A/N: Thank you to VeroSNM and Rory Granger, you guys rocks! You was the only persons who reviewed chap 5. I want to know where is everyone? Is VeroSNM and Rory Granger the only persons reading this? I reaaaaaaaally need some reviews, I don't mind if is short or longer.
A/N 2: I know I took an era to update it, but I had a block and was really difficult to write, last Saturday I sended it to ProFfeSseR (my beta) and she replied the e-mail on Tuesday but now I'm studying (I was in vacation) and I just am on in internet on weekends. Because of this, probably the next chapters will take some time to update. I am really sorry because of this, I hope you guys forgive me.
A/N 3: Thank you Laura for being a great friend and beta-ing this, you are so much cool and nice to me.
A/N 4: Answering a question: Emily and Richard will show up on next chapter, I guess. I am deciding, okay?
Chapter 6- Look what a pamphlet can do to your mind
It was Friday afternoon and Lorelai was walking towards the diner, holding Rory's hand in hers. The two girls were talking about the wedding and all the preparations. When they finally arrived at the diner they sat down at one of the counter's stools, Rory on Lorelai's right side. The diner was almost empty. There were only two guests at a table. It wasn't rush time. Usually the diner was full early in the morning, around lunchtime and around dinner time.
Lorelai waited for a while, but Luke wasn't coming she helped herself with a cup of coffee and did the same for Rory.
When Luke appeared behind the counter and saw Rory sipping her coffee he made a grumpy face and ejected the words:
— Fine! I won't have this conversation again, from now Rory can have drink coffee! What can I do about these crazy genes she has?— Both of the two girls smiled to him, and Lorelai stood up to kiss Luke's cheek. He pulled her closer and kissed her lips. Lorelai smiled and returned to her seat.
— So, how was your day?— Luke asked to Rory.
— Fine, I guess. We have a new English teacher, 'cause the other retired. She asked everyone's name and asked about our life's and all. At the end of the class she said we have to write a paper about our favorite book.— Rory said and sipped her coffee, happily.
— So a lot of homework. And you, Lorelai?— Luke said and Rory nodded.
— Well, our chef will retire as well, so Mia told me we'll have a new chef. She will start on Monday. I don't remember her last name but her first name is Sookie, I guess. The last name... oh boy Mia told me 2 hours ago.. St. Something... Ohhhh, I remember! Oh no, I don't.— Lorelai was babbling, trying to remember the woman's last name.
— How old are this Sookie St. Something?— Luke asked.
— Why?— Lorelai pouted trying to seem jealously— are you searching for someone to have an affair with?
— Sure, a nice looking woman with blond short hair and green eyes I guess.— Luke joked and Lorelai slapped his shoulder playfully — What can I get you guys to eat?
— Cheeseburger, bacon, chili fries and pie for desert. Oh and coffee.— Rory answered.
— Same here.— Lorelai agreed.
— Gotcha!— and with that Luke disappeared into the kitchen.
When Lorelai couldn't see Luke anymore she turned around in the door's direction because the bell jingled. She saw how a tall men with blue eyes and light brown hair, wearing a dark suit walked in and sat down on the chair next to Rory's. The two guests from the table exited the diner, and an awkward silence dominate the place. Lorelai was scratching her nails on the counter. Rory opened her backpack and took her notebook and her kit out of it, and started to do her homework. Finally, the man murmured something:
— No one will serve us?— he asked.
Lorelai stood up and walked behind the counter.
— What can I get you?— she asked.
— A cup of coffee and lots of fries, please.— the man said, smiling to her.
— Ok— she said and screamed:— Luuuuke! Lots of fries for the customer here, please!— and turned back to the man— he will be here with your order in a minute.
— Do you work here?— the man asked while Lorelai served him a cup of coffee. Rory was focused on her homework but she was listening the conversation and had to laugh at the guy's question.
— No I don't work here, I am just- — she didn't said she was Luke's fiancée, because she had a good joke in her mind.— I am just serving you. I'm always here so I know about everything in this diner. More coffee hon?
Rory nodded.
— Is she your sister?— the guy asked, focused on Lorelai, just thinking about her beauty. Rory giggled harder this time.
— I am her daughter.— Rory answered looking at the man, before Lorelai could say something. Rory returned her concentration back to her notebook immediately.
— Woooooooooooow!— the man exclaimed— are you... are you married? Man! How old are you?
Lorelai laughed.
— Well, I am not married, and I won't tell you my age.— she answered, flirting with him— and you?— a little smile appeared on her face— are you married?
— Nope.— the man answered, flirting back. Lorelai gave a smile "Oh boy, this men... we just have to explore the little slut inside of us"
— What do you do?— she asked, glancing at his briefcase.
— Technically I persuade the people to go to Harvard. I tell them all the good stuffs, the pamphlets, all about our modern equipments, you know...
— Sounds fun.
Lorelai returned to her seat, and the man gave to her a pamphlet. Lorelai looked amazed, she had always preferred Harvard over Yale. Rory took her attention of her homework and grabbed the pamphlet out of Lorelai's hand and when she read about the amazing stuffs the place offered her mouth dropped.
— Can I go to Harvard, mommy?— Rory asked hopefully to Lorelai.
Lorelai grinned at her, totally forgetting about the man next to them.
— Sure hon, when you finish high school you'll go to Harvard.
— When I finish high school?— Rory repeated her mother's words, don't understanding— I want to go now, I want to start tomorrow... oh tomorrow is Saturday, soooo Monday! Yeah, I'll go to Harvard on Monday.
Lorelai and the man laughed.
— Darling, Harvard is a college, for growing up boys and girls. You're only seven. You aren't grown up enough.— Rory pouted and returned to the pamphlet in her hands.— So your job is pretty easy, huh,... oh I don't know your name.
— My name is Guy— the man said offering his hand, Lorelai shook it, trying hard not to make a joke about his name. Rory was still young but she also needed to control herself not to make a joke herself.
— I am Lorelai and this is Rory— she introduced herself and pointed at Rory who gave to the Guy a half smile.— Are you moving to Stars Hollow?
— No, I am just on a business trip.
— Oh yeah? You will talk about Harvard's wonderful modern equipments and show some pamphlets to the Stars Hollow's folks?— Lorelai asked, really curious this time.
— No, in fact I'm going to Hartford. I'll go to some famous school there, but I don't remember the name at the moment. I just stepped by here to take some rest for the night.— Guy responded. He tried to fix eyes with Lorelai's. She noticed this and lowered her head, glancing at Rory.
— Taking some rest is a good thing. You need to prepare your mind for the crazy students you'll met in that school. Certainly you have to think about a way to persuade them, and my friend I can assure you it won't be easy. They have theirs small heads with theirs small brains occupied by Rolling Stone's magazine, nail polish, motorcycles and that "who kissed who" stuffs. So if they don't pay attention in what you're saying don't worry, it isn't personal.— Lorelai said and grinned, the man grinned back flirting.
— Ok, then. You really knows how to cheer someone up. But do you know somewhere I can stay for the night?
— Independence Inn. I work there.— she replied quickly and took a card out of her purse and handed it to him. Theirs hands slightly touched each other and Lorelai pulled away quickly.
By that time Luke showed up behind the counter and watched the scene. He saw the part where the man asked where he could stay for the night and the 'touch thing.'
Lorelai looked at him, smiling and tried to appear normal, but her heart was out of control. Luke gazed at her in disbelief. Rory stopped her notebook and the kit back in her backpack and stared at everyone in the place.
— Cheeseburger, chili fries and bacon for Rory.— he placed the plate at the counter in front of Rory.— He did the same with Lorelai's, but this time the plate echoed when it touched the surface. — And fries for you— he looked at Guy with furious eyes. The plate echoed even louder than Lorelai's.
— Hey calm down, man!— Guy said looking at Luke.
Rory was bored with the scene and a cartoon would probably animate her.
— Can I go upstairs, daddy?— Rory asked glancing at Luke. He looked back to her and a half smile appeared on his face. When it came to Rory, Luke immediately forget about everything else, she is his priority.
Guy watched the scene in disbelief, is he her father?
— Sure, kid. Take your plate with you and climb the stairs slowly. Don't drop anything, okay?— Luke replied. Rory nodded and started walking towards the stairs.
— Are you Rory's father?
— Yes.— he responded while he was cleaning the counter, not looking at Guy.
— Oh!— he said disappointed— So, I am going now.— Luke looked at him and grabbed the plate full of fries and put them in a take-out container. He grabbed a to go cup and filled it with warm coffee.
— It's 7,00 dollars. Thanks for visiting, you always welcome to come back at your next visit to Stars Hallow.
— Sure I'll come, the coffee is great.— he opened his briefcase and took out his wallet, grabbed some money and placed it on the counter. After that he turned back to Lorelai.— Independence Inn, right? I'll think about it. Are you have sure the Inn isn't full?— Lorelai nodded with a grin— Ok, so bye, say bye to Rory for me, ok?
— Ok, bye back.
Guy walked towards the diner's door and stood there, gazing at Lorelai, she gave a small smile and turned back to face Luke.
— I thought you were leaving.— Luke said grumpy and with that the man closed the door behind him while he stepped outside.
Lorelai faced Luke who gave her an annoyed look and started to clean up a table close to the counter.
— More coffee?— Lorelai asked carefully.
— Help yourself as you always do.— he said, not taking his eyes of the table.
— Oh come on Luke, don't be such a Sean Penn!— Lorelai exclaimed, laughing inwardly. She walked closer to him.
Luke just walked towards another table, and Lorelai grabbed his arm. She wrapped her arms around his waist. His gaze found hers and she giggled.
— You are jealous.— she said with a pitchy babe voice.
— You are ridiculous.
— I am not! I was just thinking that if you're going to have an affair, I should have one too. Don't you think?— she said in an innocent voice. Luke's mouth dropped open.
— You were flirting with the guy just because I went along with your insane thought about me having an affair?— Luke exclaimed and turned over to the counter.
— I wasn't flirting with him! He, hey, are you listening? He flirted with me.— Lorelai said, following Luke.
— Don't play dumb! I saw the two of you talking and smiling. You almost asked him out when you said you work at Independence Inn. Lorelai this was so childish! Come on!— he almost yelled. Lorelai laughed.
— But I got what I wanted.— she said grinning, Luke faced her.
— Oh come on Lorelai, please! Don't tell me you wanted a customer to go to the Inn, 'cause that isn't your job there and if you say it I'll loose all the respect for you I have!
— But I didn't want a new customer at the inn.
— So then what, Lorelai? You wanted one more man in your weird collection or something? Is this about your ego?
— Of course not, hon. I wanted you showing me your jealousy. You don't have any idea how handsome you become when you're mad.
— If you wanted an angry Luke you can be totally sure you've got one! Now, please go somewhere where I can't see you!— Luke ejected and Lorelai's mouth dropped out.
— Hey! Are you throwing me out?
— Noooooooo! Of course not. I am just showing you how mad I can become when I see my fiancée flirting with some other guy.— Luke said sarcastically.
— Oh come on Luke! I was just kidding!— Lorelai said forgetting her coffee on the counter and following Luke.
— I don't care!
— What if I promise you I won't do this jealous thing again. Please, I thought you would understand that I was just kidding.— Lorelai said hopefully. Luke turned around and grabbed Lorelai's waist and drew her close, theirs foreheads touching. Luke felt Lorelai breath quicken and kissed her passionately. His tongue entered her mouth and his tongue met hers. Lorelai shuddered and after they pulled to catch some air, she grinned. Still holding her, Luke said:
— Got ya!
— You were pretending all the time!— she exclaimed and slapped his shoulder.
— Ouch! No, I was pretending just after you told me you wanted me jealous! You like teasing me, don't you? Well, same here.
— So you admit that you were jealous before I said I wanted you to be jealous?— he rolled his eyes and kissed her once more to shut her up.
They stood there, kissing and whispering lovely things to each other for awhile until Rory descended the stairs and they pulled apart.
— Hey, what were you guys doing?— Rory asked approaching them.
— Just talking.— Luke responded with a little blush on his face.
— Okay.— here eyes searched the place— so the Harvard's Guy, haha, he gone, right?— Rory asked chuckling. Lorelai looked at her and the both of them started to laugh harder.
— The guy's name is Guy. Haha! Gosh, this is so funny.
— Wait a minute, the name of the man who was here some minutes ago, is Guy?—Luke asked starting to laugh too.
— Yeah!—Rory and Lorelai responded. They were talking about crazy names for long time before a customer entered the diner and Luke went to serve him. Rory sat on a chair and started reading the pamphlet again.
— Sweetie, you really like the pamphlet, don't you?— Lorelai asked gently.
— Yeah the photos are awesome, it seems really pretty.— Rory responded but didn't took her eyes of the paper in hers hands. Suddenly, Lorelai had an idea and went to the kitchen, where Luke was.
— Hey Luke, what do you think about a trip?— Lorelai asked and Luke turned around to face her.
— Lorelai we won't go to Europe just with ours backpacks.— Luke said rolling his eyes.
— This is what you think now but I'll convince you otherwise. I promise! However I was talking about a road trip... to Harvard.
— Why?
— Because Rory is really excited about the Harvard's pamphlet and I thought she could be happy if we pay a surprise visit with her.— Lorelai said excited.
— Come on Lorelai, what we'll do there? See buildings? You'll be bored within 20 minutes.— Luke argued while he was frying a burger.
— I won't be bored, Luke. And it isn't just buildings.— she tried to convince him.
— It isn't just buildings, huh?— he said not really convinced.
— Of course not! We'll see dorms, gardens, important and historic benches and...
— Sounds like fun!— Luke replied sarcastically and Lorelai blinked her eyelashes — Okay, Lorelai! If both of you want this so much, I'll go on a road trip to Harvard. I just hope that later I'll get a reward for this.
Lorelai jumped up and down and when Luke looked at her he smiled. Her face lighted up, her hair shone, her eyes was full of happiness and he made her look like this, nothing in the whole world would make him more happy. Lorelai's smiles are his everything. He kissed her desperately to have a little of her youth, her joy, her bright and optimism. She kissed him back and when they needed some air they pulled apart. She stared at him. She hugged him tightly with many thoughts passing across her mind, he made her feel so special. Suddenly they needed to pull apart because something was burning.
— Oh my God the burger!— Luke exclaimed trying to see something trough the smoke.
— Hey Luke.
— What?
— I don't ate my food and now it's probably iced.
— Okay Lorelai, I'll make something for you.
— Thanks Lukey!— and gave a small kiss on his lips before she walked out of the kitchen.
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Luke arrived at home late that night, because Caesar needed some sleep and went home early. At least he would open the diner early the next day. Lorelai was asleep on the couch with a lot of junkie food at the table in front of her. The movie's credits were rolling on the TV. He walked to Rory's bedroom and saw her sleeping like an angel. He took the blanket in his hands and covered her with it. He gave a small kiss on her forehead. She murmured "goodnight daddy" and turning to the other side of the bed while she continued sleeping.
He walked back to the living room and tried to wake up Lorelai, she murmured incomprehensible words that Luke needed to carry her to their bed. Upstairs, he took off Lorelai's shoes and he putt them on the ground. Before he lay down on the bed next to her, he took a shower. This ritual took place about once a month but he liked it. Of course he liked it more when they are awake, but both girls seemed so fragile when they were sleeping... It made Luke feel like he was their protector….
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