Chasing the rainbow

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters they belong to the WB, though I wish I would!

I'm so sorry that it took me so long for posting this chapter, but after re-reading it, I discovered that 2 scenes were very…let's say just dumb, but those were essential for the following chapters, so I had to make up some new twists… I hope you like them.

Thanks for all the reviews, I love them. If anyone of you has some wishes were the story should lead to, just say it. I have some ideas, but I'm open for suggestions.

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Chapter 8: The story of this love

Lorelai descended the stairs in a tight dark red dress, which could easily drive a red-blooded man crazy. The dress fitted perfectly to her body and she knew it would surely impress Luke. Her hair was in loose curls, covering slightly the silver earrings, she was wearing. The outfit was completed by pair of high-heels.

Rory was waiting for her in the living room; she got up from the couch and looked at her mother.

"How do I look?" Lorelai mad a twirl in front of her.

"Mom, I don't know if Luke can take this much."

"Are you implying that the dress looks slutty?"

"Not only the dress…" Rory smiled.

"I don't have to do this." Lorelai played shocked and turned around to go in the kitchen, followed by Rory.

"You said you're going to Lane, right?"

"Yeah, about…" Rory looked at her watch. "…now." Rory went in her room, to get her backpack

"Goodbye mom and don't do anything I wouldn't approve of." Rory said smiling and kissed her mother goodbye.

"Bye, hon."

At 7:37 the doorbell rand and Lorelai went to answer it. She was a bit surprised when she opened the door, to find a flannel-less Luke and especially without his hat. Luke was wearing black slacks and a dark blue dress shirt. His black leather jacket was completing the ensemble. Luke was completely stunned by Lorelai's appearance, his jaw slightly dropped, when he first say her.

"Hi." Lorelai said, still holding the doorknob. 'Hey handsome.'

"Hi… Hi." Luke managed to say. "You look… absolutely beautiful!" 'amazing, gorgeous, stunning… I could go on…'

"Why thank you, Luke." Lorelai was blushing a little. "But look at you, all GQ'ed up, you look great, unusual without flannel and hat, but really great." Now it was Luke's turn to blush.

"Thanks and it's a special occasion." Luke flirted a little. "So, are you ready to go?"

"Yeah, let me just grab my coat." Lorelai did as told and closed the door.

"Aren't you gonna lock up?" Luke gave her a questioning look.

"Why, this is Stars Hollow." Lorelai stated simply.

"Somebody could go in and steal all your belongings." Luke reasoned.

"Again, this is Stars Hollow."

"I haven't thought of that." He replied sarcastically and led her the way to his truck. Lorelai smiled at him, when he opened the door for her.

"How gentleman like of you." 'I like it.'

"Well, I'm an old fashioned kinda guy." Luke returned the smile.

He closed the door and made his way to the driver's side and got in. When they drove of, both knew that this is the start of something good.

After about twenty minutes, they arrived at a small restaurant in the suburbs of Hartford. They had spent the drive mostly in comfortable silence, occasionally interrupted by Lorelai asking where he is taking her, but Luke kept telling her, it's a surprise. After a few tries Lorelai gave in and stopped asking, but pulling a pout instead.

Luke pulled the truck in the parking lot and got out. He made his way around the truck and opened the door for Lorelai. On the way to the entrance Luke placed his hand in the small of her back, which made her smile.

"Good evening." The waiter greeted them.

"Evening, I got reservations under Danes." Luke told the waiter with a nod.

The waiter looked at his list. "Yes, table for two. Will you follow me, please?" The waiter led them to a booth in the back of the restaurant. They both sat down and the waiter handed them two menus.

After he left Lorelai was the fist to speak.

"It's really cosy here." 'I wonder if he takes all of his girls here…'

"That's why I chose it." Luke replied with a flirtatious smile.

"You come here al lot?" Lorelai asked holding his gaze.

"Once in while yeah, the owners were good friends with my parents." Luke told her.

A few minutes later they ordered and Lorelai was shocked by what she just had heard.

"Oh my god, I can't believe health-nut Danes just ordered red meat." Lorelai looked at him with an open mouth.

"Why, I can enjoy a good steak once in a while." He simply answered.

During the dinner they kept their flirtatious game of back and forth and it was for everyone to see that both were having a great time. Luke even let her have a third cup of coffee for dessert, but when she wanted a fourth he told her she's had enough.

"But Lukey…" Lorelai pouted.

"No, you've already had three cups and two pieces of tiramisu. I think that's enough."

But Lorelai wasn't about to give in, so she gave him the puppy eyes.

"Lorelai." Luke said in his gruff voice.

'I love when he says my name like that.'

Luke knew he couldn't win this one. "I'll give you an extra cup tomorrow at the diner." Luke compromised.

"Throw in a piece of pie and you got yourself a deal."

"Fine." Luke looked a bit defeated. 'Why can't I deny her anything, oh yeah because she's the most gorgeous woman I've ever met.'

"Yay!" Lorelai cheered, what made Luke look up and smile again.

On the drive back both were contend on how the evening had went, but the evening wasn't over yet and the traditional porch scene was yet to come, this thought made both smile inwardly.

Gilmore mansion

"Gilmore residents." The maid answered the phone.

"Good evening, this is Christopher Hayden, may I speak with Emily Gilmore."

"Yes, one moment please."

The maid went into the living room, where Emily was reading a book in the armchair.

"Mrs. Gilmore, there is a Christopher Hayden on the phone for you." The maid said a little scared. Emily looked up immediately when she heard the name and took the phone.

"Hello Christopher."

"Good evening, Emily. I apologise for calling that late, but I got your message."

Emily's mood lightened up. "That's no problem Christopher. Does that mean you plans have changed?"

"I'm afraid not. I'm just calling to tell you that I'm still going to Kansas said weekend and I would appreciate it, if you would stop trying to bring me and Lorelai together, but I will take your advice and work on my relationship with Rory…"

Emily was now fuming and about to yell at him for talking to her like that, but she had no chance, because Chris ended the call before she could say anything in return.

Crap shack

Luke pulled into Lorelai's drive way and turned the engine off. He knew that when he would lead her to the door, the evening would be over soon and that was the least he wanted, so decided to stay ion the car a bit longer.

"I had a terrific time tonight." He said, as he turned to her and undid the seatbelt.

"Me too." Lorelai replied and looked him directly in the eyes.

"You wanna… do it again?" Luke asked a bit shyly and breaking her gaze.

"Definitely." Lorelai reassured him instantly and Luke looked her again with a smile.

"Good, good." Bothe were smiling at each other and then Luke decided to do what he'd wanted to do all evening and the week before and he leaned in.

'Now or never!'

His lips brushed softly over hers, his eyes closed and after a few seconds he pulled slowly back to look in her eyes. Now was the moment that scared him most, would she now slap him in the face, get out of the truck and never wanting to see him again, or… His question was answered when Lorelai cupped his face with her hands, slightly rubbing over his freshly shaven cheeks and kissed him back. 'She's kissing me back!'

Luke's hand wandered to the small of her back and Lorelai's hand rested behind his neck. The kiss was slow in the beginning, but grew more and more passionate and when Luke felt her tongue at his bottom lip, he was lost in sensation and he let out a moan barely audible. The sparks were flying when their tongues touched for the first time, slightly massaging in a game of back and forth. When their hands began to wander, both let out small moans, but at some point oxygen became an issue and they slowly parted, but still lost in each others eyes.

After a few moments Lorelai broke the comfortable silence and moved in a more comfortable position, but still holding his gaze.

"That was a great kiss." 'Great? That was the best kiss, ever!'

"Yeah?" Luke was now grinning like an idiot. 'She liked it!' He felt like the happiest man alive, he just had kissed Lorelai Gilmore.

"I think we're really good at this and we should do it again." Lorelai said, still smiling.

"I think so too." 'You're the man, Danes!'

They got out of the car and Lorelai grabbed his hand and intertwined their fingers, what made Luke smile even more. They slowly walked up to the porch, where Luke's hands rested on Lorelai's hips and he began to pull her softly in for a goodnight kiss. Their lips met again for a kiss which set a bunch of butterfly free in their stomachs. They both parted again and breathing heavily.

"Goodnight." Luke said releasing her of his touch.

"Goodnight." She replied with a smile and placed a last peck on his lips.

There was no need to ask her, if she was coming to the diner tomorrow, he simply knew. With that Luke turned and made his way to the truck, the goofy smile still plastered on his face.

Lorelai went inside and leaned against the closed door, her tongue brushed over her lips, still having the taste of Luke on them.

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In my first version there would've been an evil cliff-hanger here, but after re-reading it I thought it looked a bit forced, so I decided to go with a different idea, I hope you liked the chapter.