Disclaimer: I don't own Gilmore Girls or any of the pretty characters (Well besides Robert, Charles, Lisa & Chloe)
I also don't own any of the songs in the story below.
1. It was written in the stars - Ella Fitzgerald
2. Love me or leave me - Nina Simone
3. At last - Etta James (I know it originally a Glenn Miller song but I just love the Etta James version)
AN: This is it. Finally! It never took me this long to finish a story but I'm happy that I finally did. This chapter is about Luke's and Lorelai's wedding but I included many other relationships too, so it's not entirely a JavaJunkie. I'm not only talking about romances but parents/kid relationships. Hope you like it.
I just want to remember you guys that this little series had started mid season 5 which means that in this universe nothing happened after episode 514.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. You guys are great.
Lorelai opened her eyes slowly, adjusting to the brightness of the room. She turned her head to look at Luke but his side of the bed was empty. A smile crept over her face when she realized why he wasn't sleeping next to her. It was their wedding day.
She sighed happily and sat up in bed. That it was just slightly after six in the morning didn't bother her. She got up and went to the bathroom. A few minutes later she emerged and found Rory sitting on her bed.
"Morning babe."
"Morning soon-to-be-Mrs. Danes." – Rory said with a smile. Lorelai returned the smile and joined her daughter on the bed.
"Why are you awake this early?"
"Grandma unintentionally woke me up. I walked her out and then came up here to see if you're up and to my amazement you are."
"Oh, shut up."
"Someone's eager to get married." – Lorelai rolled her eyes but was not able to suppress the smile that was tugging at the corners of her lips. – "Grandma said to tell you that she'll be back at noon to help you get ready."
"Bah, I didn't ask her to come. Besides why should she want to come that early, the wedding is at four. I don't need the whole day to get ready."
"Of course you don't. You tried your dress so many times on that you only need ten seconds to put it on now." – Lorelai glared at her.
"Didn't your mother ever tell you not to mock people?"
"No, she didn't." – They smiled at each other and both let out a content sigh. – "This is going to be a wonderful day."
"Yes it is."
"I'm so happy for you mom." – Rory said and Lorelai pulled her into a hug.
"I love you kid." – They hug for a bit until they heard the doorbell ring. Both women wondered who it could be this early. Rory got up and walked downstairs. She opened the door but no one was there. When she looked down she found two bags from Luke's on the doorstep waiting for her.
As soon as she picked up the bags she smelled coffee and the well known breakfast food. With each bag in a hand she closed the door with her foot and walked into the kitchen. That's were Lorelai found her a few minutes later.
"What's that?" – Rory turned around at the sound of her mother's voice. Without a word Rory handed her a folded note which Lorelai immediately opened and read.
'In case you girls partied all night long. Here's your favorite hangover food and drink. I'll see you today at four. I'll be the one trying not to kill Kirk, Taylor or TJ.
Love, Luke
Lorelai chuckled when she finished reading the note.
"My man's the best."
"Yes, he is." – Rory agreed and placed two plates with pancakes, eggs and bacon on the table. Lorelai grabbed the coffee and they sat down to eat their breakfast. A few bites later Rory cleared her throat slightly and spoke without to raise her head.
"Jess is back." – It was a statement, not a question. Lorelai looked at her and noted that Rory wasn't looking at her.
"Yes, he is. Are you okay with it?"
"Of course." – Rory answered too quickly. Lorelai knew that there were still some issues that Rory hasn't dealt with. They never really broke up, Jess just ran away and came back only to run away again. Lorelai sighed rather loudly and put her fork down.
"Ro…"
"It's just a bit weird. That's all." – Rory said before Lorelai could say anything. – "Especially after the incident at Yale."
"What incident?" – Lorelai asked, feeling a tad confused.
"Oh…" – Rory said, realizing that she has never told her mom about Jess' visit last year. – "I never told you about it."
"Told me what? Come on, spill it sister."
"It was last year before I came home for the summer break. I guess I forgot to tell you with all the stuff happening last summer." – Rory said apologetically. Not because she forgot to tell Lorelai about it but because she reminded them both of that summer that caused them a lot of pain.
"So what happened?" – Lorelai asked, not wanting to let thoughts of the last summer ruin her good mood.
"It was on the night of his mother's wedding. I came home from an awful date that was set up by grandma. Just when I was about to go into my room he came and asked me to talk with him. He wanted me to go away with him to New York. He said that he loved me and that he knew we were meant for each other. He said that I could count on and that he wanted to be with me but not in Stars Hollow and not at Yale. I said no over and over again and then…" – Rory stopped when she remembered the hurt in his brown eyes. – "…he said I should only say no if I don't want to be with him and I practically yelled no. He looked so hurt, so sad. Then he walked away and that's the last time I saw him." – Lorelai looked at Rory, wondering why her daughter seemed so sad all of a sudden.
"Are you regretting your decision?" – Lorelai asked quietly, somehow fearing the answer. Rory stared at her plate for a while, contemplating her answer.
"I don't regret it. Sometime though, I cannot but think that maybe I should have made him stay with me." – Rory said and looked up at Lorelai.
"Do you still love him?"
"I think that a part of me will always love him, that he'll always be special to me albeit the fact that it was him who had hurt me the most. However I'm not in love with him. I'm in love with Logan and Jess is just a memory, a bittersweet one."
"You know what I think?"
"What?"
"I think you need closure." – Lorelai said. – "You and Jess never really ended. You never got to say goodbye, adios, au revoir, auf wiedersehen, i hasta la vista baby." – Rory rolled her eyes at Lorelai.
"I did say goodbye when…" – Lorelai interrupted her mid-sentence.
"I know, when he called and didn't say a word and you just talked and talked. Maybe it wasn't enough."
"Maybe." – Rory agreed after a short pause and the two of them continued with their breakfast.
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By noon Rory had successfully accomplished two difficult tasks. Number one was to convince her grandmother not to come to Stars Hollow before three in the afternoon, the second was to get Lorelai to calm down and get a few hours of sleep. Lorelai had felt like a wild animal trapped in a cage. More than once had she cursed hers and Luke's decision to get married so late in the afternoon. Whatever Rory suggested they do Lorelai found a reason why they couldn't. They couldn't go to the mall 'cause what if they got stuck somewhere. They couldn't go out of the house because the town would probably annoy her. They couldn't get drunk 'cause that would end up messy.
Across town in the tiny apartment above Luke's diner a very similar scene was being played out. Luke had been up at five, like most of his mornings. He had promised Lorelai that he wouldn't open the diner that day and that he would just relax until it was time for the wedding but that was easier said than done. He had first made breakfast for himself and then for Lorelai and Rory. He had gone to Doose's to pick up a few things but was cornered by more than one townie who either wanted to talk about the wedding or about his bachelor party from the previous night.
His mood had suffered more than he thought possible and he had gone back to his old apartment where Jess had still been asleep. Once he was awake Luke had driven him up the wall more than once. Murder was a word that Jess often directed at Luke. At some point Luke had gotten quite and before Jess knew it he found his uncle asleep on the couch that used to occupy Lorelai's old living room.
At three o'clock Lorelai, Rory and Lane arrived together at the Dragonfly Inn and they immediately went up to room number one where they would get ready for the wedding. Rory was Lorelai's maid of honor and Sookie and Lane were her bridesmaids. With some effort she had convinced Luke that beside Jess he needed two groomsmen too. Buddy and Robert happily accepted that job.
In room number one Rory, Lane and Emily were sitting around waiting for Lorelai to emerge from the bathroom.
"Mom, come on." – Rory called out. Everyone was ready except for Lorelai who had just a few hours ago claimed that she wouldn't need much time.
"Keep your pants on." – Lorelai called back but just a few seconds later they heard the door of the bathroom get open. – "I'm coming out." – Lorelai announced herself and stepped outside the bathroom. The three women smiled at her and openly admired her beauty. She looked gorgeous in the dress. It was a strapless white gown, princess seam, covered with European tulle lace and Swarovski crystals, the shop assistant had said. Lorelai hadn't really cared about those details. She just knew that she had to have it. It was the perfect dress.
"Mom, you look amazing but I've already told you that a million times."
"You look beyond amazing." – Lane added in her own giddy way.
"You really look beautiful Lorelai." – Emily said and Lorelai smiled at her mother , knowing from the look on Emily's face that she meant it genuinely.
Without knocking or any other announcement Sookie rushed into the room.
"Okay, I know I should already put my dress on but I need to finish something in the kitchen. I'll be back in five minutes." – As rushed as her entrance was so was her exit. A second after the door closed behind Sookie the three younger women burst out laughing and even Emily didn't try to suppress the smile on her lips.
"That Sookie is something else." – Lorelai said of her friend before sitting down on a chair. She looked at Rory and Lane, thinking how beautiful they looked in their lilac satin dresses. Rory's hair was log and curly, Lane's straight and at one side held up with a sparkly hair clip.
"So, Lorelai. Are you nervous?" – Emily asked her and Lorelai remembered another time when her mother had asked her the same question.
"No, I'm not." – Lorelai said and smiled at her mother. – "Nervous, no. Excited, yes."- She added happily before casting down her glance at the diamond ring on her left ring finger. The four of them chatted for a while to make the time pass before Sookie rushed into the room once again.
"Okay, here I am." – She said and took her dress into the bathroom the get changed.
"Now that everyone is here I'm going to pay a visit to Luke, see how he's holding up." – Rory said and stood up.
"Wait, we haven't give her the gifts." – Sookie said as she walked out of the bathroom.
"Oh, you're right."
"Oh, gifts. Yay." – Lorelai said excitedly. Emily stood up and took her purse. She pulled out a small velvet box and handed it to Lorelai.
"This is something old and borrowed." – She told Lorelai who opened the box and found beautiful diamond earrings in it. – "They belonged to your grandmother. She wore them on her wedding and your aunt Hope and I on ours." – Emily explained and Lorelai smiled gratefully at her mother.
"Thank you mom."
"This is something blue." – Sookie said and showed Lorelai the blue garter she was holding in her hands.
"Oh, sexy." – Lorelai commented and put the garter on her left leg.
"And finally something new." – Rory said and handed Lorelai another box. Lorelai opened the box and found a beautiful white gold bracelet.
"Rory, this is gorgeous. You shouldn't have. I bet it cost a fortune." – Lorelai said, looking up at her daughter.
"Don't worry about it."
"But…" – Lorelai tried to protest.
"No buts. Let's see how it suits you." – Rory said and took the bracelet out of her hand and put it around Lorelai's wrist. – "See, it looks perfect on you."
"Thank you babe." – Lorelai said and stood up to hug her daughter.
"You're welcome." – Rory said and hugged her back. After the hug Rory left to see if Luke was okay. She walked down the hallway to room number nine and knocked lightly.
"Come in." – She heard Luke's muffled voice and then she opened the door. He was sitting on the bed in his suit pants and white shirt sans tie and jacket.
"Hey Luke."
"Rory." – He smiled, surprised to see her. – "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, I just wanted to see how you are doing. If you have already killed someone." – She joked and Luke chuckled.
"Nope but it crossed my mind one or two times. You look beautiful." – Luke said and she blushed slightly.
"Thanks. Where are your groomsmen?"
"Robert and Buddy are outside with their wives and Jess had to run an errand." – Luke said not really wanting to tell Rory that he had left to pick up his girlfriend at the bus station. Rory nodded and decided to change the subject.
"Are you nervous?"
"A bit." – Luke replied honestly.
"Soon everything will be over and after the ceremony there's an open bar." – Luke chuckled and picked up the black tie that was on the bed. A few quick moves later the tie was hanging around his neck. Rory walked over to him and straightened the tie out.
"So…" – She said and looked up at him. – "Now it's perfect. Luke, there's something I want to tell you." – She said and took a deep breath. – "I'm glad that it's you, that you're are the one for mom. I know that in the past some certain persons, who I will not name now, said and did some hurtful things but not a single one of them is true. It could never be. You and mom are meant to be together. I know it, mom knows it, you know it, this whole town knows it. There's no doubt about it."
"Thank you."
"There's more. I want you to know that as much as I love my dad, you've always been my father. There's no doubt about that either."
"I'm happy that you allowed me to be a part of your life." – He said after listening to her touching words.
"My pleasure." – Rory replied and they smiled at each other before she pulled him into a brief but tight hug. – "I better go back now. Just ten more minutes."
"I'll see you downstairs."
"Bye."
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The ceremony was taking place in the backyard of the Dragonfly Inn. The chuppah was decorated with flowers and lights and in front of it were chairs for the fifty guests. There was a small makeshift stage for the band Lane had suggested for the wedding and also a dance floor that Luke himself had built. It was big and taking lots of space but that's how Lorelai wanted it. Once the ceremony would end the chuppah would be moved as well as the chairs and tables added. Lorelai had planned it all and two days prior they had made sure that everything would go as intended.
Zach was sitting on a chair near the chuppah playing soft music on his guitar and reverend Skinner was standing under the chuppah with a Bible in his hands. The groomsmen walked down the aisle followed by Luke. Then it was the bridesmaids turn to walk down the aisle. Once they all stood at their places Zach changed the music to the wedding march. Lorelai appeared with her arm linked with Richard's and everyone stood up and looked at them.
Lorelai smiled up at Richard who squeezed her hand affectionally. They started together down the aisle and everyone was looking at Lorelai and thinking how beautiful she looked in her dress and the long veil.
However, Lorelai barely took in her surroundings. She was entirely focused on Luke and the way his eyes followed her every move, the way his smile made her heart flutter excitedly.
Finally she was only an arm's length away from Luke. Richard let go of her hand and Lorelai instantly reached for Luke's but not before thanking her father.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God…" – Reverend Skinner began and everyone got quite as they watched the couple in front of them.
By the time Luke and Lorelai said the I do's Sookie and Rory had a hard time fighting their tears. Patty and Babette were both dabbing the corners of their eyes with tissues.
Richard felt very proud of his daughter. One thing was certain, Lorelai loved Luke and Luke loved Lorelai. He was ready to accept that. Luke was not the man he envisioned Lorelai with. On the other hand he hadn't envisioned Lorelai getting pregnant at sixteen either.
Now he knew that none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered was that Lorelai was happy. He and Emily stopped as best as they could to interfere in their daughter's life and surprisingly Richard felt relieved and content. Never in his life did he have a better relationship with Lorelai. He'd do everything that things stay the way they are now because one night he had realized that he didn't want to spend the rest of his life fighting with his only child.
Luke and Lorelai exchanged rings and she beamed at him. Skinner nodded and then proclaimed "…and now it is my happy privilege to congratulate and introduce to you Mr. & Mrs. Luke Danes. Luke, you may kiss the bride." Luke smiled and leaned closer to Lorelai, whispering gladly before they shared their first kiss as husband and wife. With a hand on Luke's cheek, Lorelai brought him closer to her and deepened the kiss. When their guests started to cheer and applaud they broke apart.
Rory was the first one to hug and congratulate them. After that the rest of the bridesmaids and groomsmen did the same before Luke and Lorelai walked hand in hand back the aisle until they disappeared in the inn for a few minutes.
With Luke's hand still in hers, Lorelai dragged him upstairs into the room she was earlier getting ready. Once the door was closed she captured his lips with her own and he eagerly kissed her back.
When they pulled apart they were breathless but more happy than imaginable.
"We finally did it."
"Yeah, finally." – She said and kissed him again, this time more slowly.
"We should go back." – Luke murmured against her lips.
"In a few minutes." – Lorelai replied, placing soft kissed down his jawline.
"Lorelai, we can't do this now. We have dozens of people downstairs." – Luke tried to be the logical one but he was quickly losing his reasonable demeanor. Thankfully she pulled away before he lost all of his control.
"Let's go downstairs." – She said and reached for the doorknob. Before she could open the door he halted her with a hand on her arm. She looked up into his eyes and saw only love and affection in them.
"You look amazing."
"And you look absolutely sexy in this suit." – She said and brushed her fingers softly across his cheek.
"You know that I don't like suits. I can't wait to take this one off."
"Well, I can't wait either." – She said smugly and Luke just rolled his eyes.
"Let's just go downstairs." – He said and opened the door.
Twenty minutes, many hugs, kisses and tears later the lead singer of the band announced the first dance of the newlyweds.
Luke took Lorelai's hand in his and led her on the dance floor. They smiled at each other and Luke wrapped his arm around her waist as the singer started to sing in a smooth and soft voice.
it was written in the stars
what was written in the stars shall be
it was written in the skies
that the heart and not the eyes shall see
Lorelai pressed her cheek against Luke's and brought her body closer to his. Luke wrapped his arms tighter around her and sighed contently, forgetting that dozens of eyes were following their every move.
and so whether it bring joy
whether it bring woe
it shall be done
now suddenly I know
you are the one
here as in a daydream
by my side you stand
here with my tomorrows
in your hands
"At this time, if you're in love, join the happy couple on the dance floor." – The singer said before continuing with the song.
it was written high above
that I have to have your love
or I'll never be free
and cloudy though the day be
crazy though I may be
what the stars foretold shall be
Rory and Logan, Sookie and Jackson, Liz and TJ, Charles and Lisa, Buddy and Maisy, Richard and Emily and many of the other couples joined Luke and Lorelai on the dance floor but they barely noticed it. They were lost in their own little world.
here as in a daydream
by my side you stand
here with my tomorrows
in your hands
it was written high above
that I have to have your love
or I'll never be free
and cloudy though the day be
crazy though I may be
what the stars foretold shall be
and so shall it be...
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Two hours later the reception was in full swing. Everyone enjoyed the talk, the music and the open bar. Rory was sitting at her table waiting for Logan to come back with their drinks. She couldn't help but cast glances over at Jess and the dark-haired beauty that seemed to hang on every word he said. He looked really good, Rory had to admit. His hair was shorter then the last time she had seen him. The black suit and the black tie suited him very well and Rory wondered for a moment how Luke had managed to talk him into wearing it.
Rory watched as the girl whispered something into Jess' ear and made him smile. An unsettling feeling fell upon her and she realized that she was jealous. She felt jealous and that in return made her feel guilty on so many levels. She had a boyfriend, she shouldn't feel jealous of Jess' new girlfriend. Jess had hurt her in the past, that was the truth but she had hurt him back and he deserved to be happy. She really wanted him to be happy.
Rory couldn't but feel a pang of sadness when the girl made him smile again because once upon time she was the only one who had that privilege.
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Luke and Lorelai were dancing to 'Love me or leave me' and Lorelai laughed wholeheartedly whenever Luke twirled her around. Her laughter was contagious and Luke couldn't stop the smile that was permanently gracing his lips.
When the tunes of the music changed to a slower song Lorelai smiled at Luke and whispered something into his ear. He nodded and let go of her. Lorelai walked over to her parents who were dancing just a few feet away. She tapped Emily on the shoulder and smiled when they looked at her.
"May I cut in?" – Lorelai asked.
"Of course." – Richard said and let go of Emily's hand. Lorelai couldn't help but tease her parents a bit as she took her mother's hand and tried to dance with her. Richard laughed and even Emily had a hard time hiding the smile that was tugging at the corners of her lips.
"Lorelai, don't be silly."
"Sorry mom. I couldn't resist." – Lorelai said and then turned to her father who took his daughter's hand in his.
Rory who watched that scene from her table stood up and asked Logan to follow her.
"Go dance with my grandma, please." – She said as they approached the dance floor. She then hurried over to Luke who was about to go to their table. She grabbed his arm and he turned around.
"A dance with your favorite step-daughter?" – Rory asked and smiled sweetly at him.
"I'd be honored." – Luke said and took her hand in his as they stepped on the dance floor.
"I want to apologize in advance." – Rory said.
"Apologize for what?"
"For stepping on your feet."
"Well, then I want to apologize too." – They smiled at each other and then focused on the dance. Rory looked over to Logan and her grandma and than at Lorelai and Richard. She was happy that after all these years her grandparents had finally found a way to be happy for her mom.
"Lorelai?" – Richard said and Lorelai looked up at him.
"Yes?"
"I'm really happy for you." – Richard said and Lorelai was deeply touched because she could see in his eyes that he was sincere.
"Thank you daddy." – Lorelai said in the rare moment of affection between father and daughter, Lorelai kissed him on the cheek. Richard couldn't remember the last time she had kissed him. She had probably been a child. Her kiss brought tears to his eyes for two reasons. One was that his daughter loved him even after everything had happened and the second reason for his teary eyes was that he had realized it almost too late.
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Rory was standing at the bar contemplating what to drink when someone's shoulder collided with hers.
"I'm so sorry." – The person said and Rory turned around to see who it was. She immediately recognized her as Jess' date and felt all of a sudden nervous.
"Uhm,…it's okay." – Rory said and smiled politely at the other woman.
"I'm such a spaz sometimes. I'm glad I didn't spill anything on your pretty dress." – Rory looked down at her dress, thinking it would have been really a pity.
"Chloe, what's taking you so long?" – Rory froze when she heard that voice. His voice. She slowly lifted her head and her eyes instantly locked with his.
"I'm sorry. I just had Clouseau moment." – Chloe replied, unaware to the discomfort of Rory and Jess.
"Then it's not safe for you to be at the bar where there are lots of bottles and glasses." – Jess said once he composed himself.
"Very funny Mariano." – She said and poked Jess into his side. – "You're Lorelai's daughter, right?" – Chloe asked and Rory nodded.
"Yes, that's me."
"Oh, where are my manners. I didn't introduce myself. I'm Chloe." – She said and extended her hand which Rory shook.
"I'm Rory. Hi Jess." – Rory acknowledged his presence.
"Hi."
"Oh, right. You two probably met when Jess used to live here." – Chloe realized.
"Well, it's a small town. Everyone knows everyone." – Rory said as an explanation. Jess apparently hadn't told Chloe about her. That was okay, Logan didn't really know about Jess either. – "Excuse me for a moment." – Rory said and turned her attention to the barkeeper. – "Derek give me please a martini and a water."
"Coming right up Rory." – Derek said and a few moments later Rory had in each hand a drink.
"Well, I have to go now. My boyfriend is waiting."
"It was nice meeting you." – Chloe said.
"You too. Bye." – Rory said with a small smile on her lips and left. Logan caught her eyes and he smiled. His smile calmed her and her fast beating heart too.
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It was almost midnight and most of the guests had gone home. Rory had just said goodbye to Luke and Lorelai and waited for Logan to come back from the restroom so they could leave.
She walked out on the front porch of the inn when a voice startled her.
"Hey." – Rory turned around and saw Jess sitting on the swing.
"Hey."
"It was a nice party."
"Yes, it was." – Rory agreed, feeling awkward to have a small talk with Jess of all people. – "How long are you staying in town?"
"Just tonight."
"Where's Chloe?"
"Lady's room." – The talk was getting more awkward by every passing second. Thankfully Logan appeared just then.
"Ace, I'm back."
"I can see you Logan. No need to announce yourself." – Rory said and smiled at him.
"Well, then I'm glad that you haven't lost your eyesight. Ready to go?"
"Yes. Bye Jess." – Rory said to him and Logan turned around to notice the other man for the first time.
"Sorry, I didn't interrupt something, did I?"
"No, you didn't." – Rory said and took his hand in hers.
"Bye Rory." – Jess said as he watched her and Logan descend the porch stairs. A few steps later Rory suddenly stopped and told Logan to wait a minute there. Logan didn't understand what was happening but agreed anyway. Rory ran back to the porch and surprised Jess with that.
"I just wanted to tell you that I'm not mad at you anymore. I was mad for a long time. I was furious and although I never understood why you left or why you did any of the other things, I just want you to know that I forgive you and I'm sorry. I'm sorry for the last time we met. I'm glad that you have found someone else to make you happy." – Rory spoke quickly, getting everything out before the courage left her. – "That's all I wanted to say." – With that she ended her little speech and turned around to go back to Logan.
"Rory." – Jess stood up and called out to her. – "Thank you. I'm sorry for the way I treated you. You didn't deserve it. I'm really sorry and I understand why you said no. It's okay." – Jess said and Rory nodded before walking back to Logan who had watched the whole scene but to his dismay hadn't heard a thing.
"What was that?"- He asked her once she was holding his hand again.
"Closure." – Rory said and threw one last glance at Jess. What happened next surprised and confused her. Jess was standing in the same spot and when she looked back at him their eyes locked instantly, captivating Rory. Her pulse quickened and a warmth settled over her and she took in a sharp breath. "Closure, my ass." Was her only thought.
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In the backyard of the Dragonfly Inn Luke and Lorelai were in each other's embrace swaying to the music. All their guests had already left, leaving the couple alone to dance to the last song of their wedding. Both were lost in thoughts and neither of them realized that they were actually thinking about the same thing. The long road they had travelled to be in the place they were now.
Their minds were filled with memories of the last nine years. They remembered horoscopes, chuppahs, ex-boyfriends, ex-wives, flowers, weddings, funerals, and the time when they finally had stood still.
Lorelai realized that she didn't regret any of the things that happened no matter how bad they were. She didn't regret that it took her years to understand that Luke was the one for her. She didn't regret any of her failed relationships and the pain that followed every break-up. She didn't regret any of it because five years ago she wasn't ready to a lifelong commitment. She was scared and a relationship back then wouldn't have worked. She believed that both of them needed to experience other relationships to fully understand what their definition of the perfect partner was. It took all the fights, pain and tears to understand that they were perfect for each other.
'Everything happens for a reason, after all' - Lorelai thought and sighed contently. Her arms tightened around his neck and she raised her head which was resting on his shoulder.
"I love you."
"I love you too." – Luke said and pecked her on the lips.
"This is it." – She said, her voice barely over a whisper.
"This is what?"
"The whole package. Our middle." – She told him and knew that he understood.
"At last." – Luke murmured the words of the song they were dancing to. He smiled and bent down a little, capturing her lips in a chaste kiss, a promise of more to come.
I found a dream
That I could speak to
A dream that I could call my own
I found a thrill
To press my cheek to
A thrill that I have never known
You smile
you smile
Oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine at last
Thanks for reading
BTW - I had a hard time describing Lorelai's wedding dress so I thought, why not show you guys? I really spent almost an hour looking at different dresses until I decided on one.
here is the link (you'll probably have to copy and paste it)
Lorelai's dress: img141.imageshack.us/img141/1165/odessalg3vm.jpg