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Chapter 4
5:45 PM Lorelai and Luke's room
The California sun brightly lightened the room mid afternoon. Lorelai started to lightly stir awake, and when she finally opened her eyes, she gasped. Lorelai was facing the tall draping windows and Luke was behind her facing them as well. He has his hand around her waist protectively and she had her hand over his. She decided to wake him up since they would have to get ready for diner soon anyways.
"Luke" Lorelai whispered and was returned by a sleepy grunt
"Luke wake up" She said a little louder
"I'm, I'm up" Luke said but still didn't move
"And here I though I was going to have this problem" Lorelai said as she pushed Luke off her
"Sorry" Luke mumbled as he realized there position and he quickly removed his arm
"It's ok, come on we have to get ready for dinner" She said and grabbed a dress from her suitcase and went into the bath room that was half the size of there room and had a Jacuzzi tub in it.
"What should I wear?" Luke asked standing in front of his suitcase
"How about that nice long sleeve polo you have and a nice pair of slacks?" Lorelai called loudly from the bathroom
"Sure, stay in there while I get dress" Luke called back as he started removing his pants
"Don't be ashamed of what you have Luke, I'm sure it's not that bad" Lorelai laughed as she slipped her black satin dress. The dress went to a little past her knees and had a long slit on the right side, and was strapless
"Real funny, Lorelai" Luke put on the front that he was mad but chuckled
"Can I come out yet?" She said impatiently
"Yup"
"So, how do I look?" Lorelai asked as he walked out of the bathroom with her dress on, black heels, and her hair was neatly curled and down
"Um, wow…you…uh. …Look beautiful" Luke said with a blush rising
"Thank you, you don't look to bad either handsome" Lorelai laughed
"Thanks" He said as he put his shoes on
"Ready?"
"Yup, let's go" Luke said holding the door open for her
"I hope I don't get lost in this house" He said chuckling as the went down the main staircase
"I'm with you on that one, I thought my parents house was big" She laughed
"Look who finally woke up" Rory said as they entered the kitchen and both took seats on stools at the island in the middle of the room
"I know I didn't realize how tired I was" Lorelai said yawning
"So where is everyone?" Luke asked
"There all out on the patio I guess where having dinner out there" Ben said as he sat across from Luke and Lorelai
"So mom how are you feeling?" Rory smiled laughed along with Luke and Ben
"Like shit" Lorelai said and put her head on the counter
"Lorelai, you should watch your language" Emily said walking in from the patio
"Sorry mom, um do you know is Hope has any Advil or Tylenol or something?" Lorelai asked not removing her head from the counter
"I'm sure she does, I will ask her, why don't you guys head out back?"
"Sure" Luke said as he helped Lorelai out of the chair and she put her head on his shoulder for some support. Rory looked over at the too and nudged Ben.
"I think by the end of the trip they wont have to pretend anymore," She whispered to him and he put his arm around her
"I hope so they are perfect for each other" Ben whispered back and smiled down at his girlfriend
"Hey you two" Hope greeted Luke and Lorelai
"Hi Auntie" Lorelai replied and sat down next to Luke.
"It's really nice out here," Luke said taking in the sight. The patio had a long table which they were seated at, the table was right on the edge of the pool which was in ground and really long also. The pool had a waterfall falling into it and a Jacuzzi tub at the end. The yard itself was huge, it consist of a Basket ball court, a Tennis Court, Gardens, and more that you could not see from the patio.
"Thank you Luke, I love it out here" Hope said sitting down with them
"So Rory how long have you and been going out for and how did you meet?" She asked facing the young couple that was across from her
"Well we have been dating for about six months and we meet at Yale" She said and smiled
"You go to Yale two?"
"Yes, although I am a sophomore not a freshman like Rory" Ben replied sweetly
"Can I ask you last name?"
"Sure, it's Bessette"
"Wow, you're a Bessette, Rory you got yourself a god one over here" She laughed
"Thanks, I know," They all laughed with her
"How about you Lorelai when did you and Luke meet?" Hope asked
"Well actually we have been friends for about eight years and how four months ago we came to our senses and Luke professed his un denying love for me" She said and laughed
"Wow eight years along time, Luke what made you change your mind?"
"Well first off how could anyone not think about dating Lorelai, and I don't know I realized I always had feelings for her and it was finally just time to let it show" He said
"Aw, you guys are too cute!" Rory said and smiled
"Here you go Lorelai" Emily said walking over to her and handing her two pills then took a seat with Richard
"Thanks mom, hi dad" She said and took the pills with Rory's water bottle
"Hello Lorelai" Richard replied as he continued to read his newspaper
"Feeling better Lorelai?" Hope asked with a smug smile
"Yes, thanks" She smiled back
"O.K well tonight we head down to the pier, which the girls can shop and the guys can go to the bar or do something manly" Hope giggled
"Sure that sounds great," They all agreed
"Kelly and her husband to be will also be joining us"
"Great I haven't seen her in so long" Lorelai said
Good, now lets eat I'm starving" If on cue the servers started coming out with diner
After Diner
"I don't have anything to wear" Lorelai said as she came out of the bathroom freshly washed and with a towel rapped around her
"You brought two suitcases full of cloths and you…" Luke would continue but looked at Lorelai standing in only a towel less then ten feet away
"And I," Lorelai laughed and blushed as she realized he was staring
"Umm, uh…I don't remember" Luke said and turned his head to study the cloths in his suitcase
"Ok, what are you wearing?" She asked Luke
"Just a pair of jeans and a dumb polo of course" Luke said sarcastically
"Aw, I knew when I bought them for you they would come in handy" She just smiled sweetly at him
"Yup, I'm going to go change tell me when your done" Luke said as he walked into the bathroom
35 mintues later
Lorelai emerged yet again from the bathroom, but this time with a pair of cute jeans and lightweight pink low cut sweater.
"About time damn took you long enough" Luke grumbled
"Well, I had to look pretty" Lorelai explained as she grabs her purse and cell phone
"Why do you need your cell if Rory and your parents are here with you?" Luke asked curiously
"Jason and Sookie" Lorelai said simply and they headed out the door
"Oh" Luke said, and a second later her phone rang
"See" Lorelai smiled as she answered the phone
"Hello"
"Hey, you didn't call me, was your flight ok?" Jason asked
"Sorry I was…I had a headache" She finished instead of saying she was drunk
"Are you feeling ok now?"
"Yup, I feel great actually we are now on our way to do some shopping so I'm really great" She laughed while Luke looked on curious to who it was
"Good,"
"So what are you up to?" She asked
"Umm nothing just getting out of the office"
"Jason, you're leaving now but its ten there?" She asked concered
"Yea, I had a lot to do, listen Lor I have to go make some phone calls so call me tomorrow?"
"Yea, whatever bye" She hung up the phone and noticed the stare from Luke
"What?" She asked a little more harshly then intended and then noticed his sad look "Sorry I am just a little pissed"
"It's ok, um can I ask you something?" Luke asked a little unsure
"Yea, anything?" She asked a confused
"Does Jason know about you bringing me to California?" Luke asked
"No" She said quietly
"Why?"
"Well because, you remember when you said I was a sore spot in yours and Nicole's relationship?" She asked and sat on the top step of the staircase followed by Luke
"Yea…"
"Well just let's say you aren't a great factor in our relationship either" Lorelai said turning to face Luke
"What do you mean?" Luke asked
"Well I don't know, one day Jason made me coffee and it was disgusting, so I said that he should take lessons from you, then he was at our house one day and my water jug was empty and he asked why I didn't change it and I said because I couldn't lift it and you come every week to do it for me, and just small things like that but they add up"
"Wow, sorry I know how it feels they just don't understand that we are good friends" Luke said with a smile
"Luke I just want you to know that you are not just a friend to me you are my best friend more so then Sookie, and Rory is my kid and I love her but you're my best friend and know matter who I am dating we are going to be best friends…right?" Lorelai asked her eyes filled with hope
"Of course and I want you to know I am here all the time no matter what guy you are dating " Luke said with a laugh
"Thanks, I wouldn't want to loose you" Lorelai laughed and stood up
"You won't have to worry about that" Luke said and pulled Lorelai in for a big bear hug
"And don't tell Sookie or Rory you're my best friend" She said but it came out muffled because her face was buried into his shoulder
"Our secret" Luke said as they pulled apart and started walking down the steps. When they got to the bottom she grabbed his hand as everyone walked into the main entry. Luke gave her a look
"Got to make them believe" She whispered and smiled. Luke didn't answer just tightened his grip on her hand as they followed everyone out to the car
TBC…You guys are the best when it comes to reviews! Thanks. And I will try to make more of the chapters longer like this one