Title: In the Clamor and the Clangor (seriously, come on people. Dying for a new title here!)

Summary: This is a post In the Clamor and the Clangor fic. Hence the title (which could be better. hinthint) Lorelai realizes and admits her feelings for Luke.

A/N 1: Wow, thank you guys for your wonderful reviews. Just to let you know, I was gonna post this after my graduation, cause, man, do I have a lot to do! Study for finals, projects, make-up work, and preparing for graduation! But since I'm nice, and you all gave me such wonderful reviews, I decided topost this fic today! I hope you'll be happy with this chapter.

A/N 2: Now that almost summer, I'll have time to write and post more fics. But since my school isn't over yet, I probably won't post until then. Don't worry, only two more weeks and I'll finally graduate! Enjoy chapter 2!

CHAPTER 2: I SAW MOMMY KISSING LUKE DANES

God I hate Paris. Thought Rory Gilmore as she entered her house. Why does she have to be so paranoid? And so controlling? Now I can't study in my own dorm room. Oh well, at least I get to see mom. Paris has been fighting with the other dorm mates again, which caused Rory's concentration on her studying into a halt. So she thought she would study at home. That way she could also see her mom and spend some time with her. But, also knowing her mom, she would bug her death, which would also delay her form studying. So she came early, knowing full well that her mother would still be asleep and won't be waking up till later. Giving her some time to study before she hangs out with her.

Rory entered her bedroom carrying books in one hand and a cup of coffee on the other. While listening to the Bangles on her disc man. She placed her books on her desk, picked up her coffee and finished drinking it while reaching for the knob of bedroom door. Once she opened it, what she saw was so shocking, she spit out her coffee almost choking. Her mother and Luke were making out in the kitchen!

"Rory!" screamed Lorelai, backing away from Luke. Luke immediately took his hands off of Lorelai's butt and hid it in his pockets. "What are you…um…what are you doing here?" asked Lorelai in a guilty tone trying to catch her breath.

"I came home to study, and to hang out with you." she got out, trying to hold her giggle.

"Oh, well, you're um, you're early." stammered Lorelai.

"I know. I thought I'd study while you sleep, so we'll have more time to hang out. But I see you're wide awake. Hi Luke." she waved to Luke, trying to hide her smirk. Finally!

"Hi Rory." Luke said weakly, looking down at his feet, embarrassed by being caught.

"Um, hon, Luke came by to bring me breakfast." explained Lorelai.

Looks like more than just breakfast. "Oh." Rory now noticed the table filled with empty dishes. I wonder how long he's been here.

"I ate them all." said Lorelai.

"Well that explains it." said Rory, trying so hard to not laugh at seeing her mother and Luke going at it like teenagers. But really. FINALLY!

"Listen," said Luke, "I've gotta get back to the diner."

"Oh. Right. Of course." stammered Lorelai.

"Bye." said Luke. "Bye Rory."

"Bye Luke." waved Rory. As soon as Luke left, Lorelai immediately made a run for it.

"Well, I'm gonna go back to sleep now. Give you a little time to study before we paint the town red." joked Lorelai as she walked towards the living room. But Rory immediately blocked the passageway to the living room.

"Mom." said Rory with her arms crossed across her chest. "What was Luke doing here?"

"I told you, he brought me breakfast."

"Uh-huh, and how long ago was that? And where were you when I came in?" and what were they doing?

"Just now. You don't believe me? Look at the table."

"I do believe you. And I am looking at the table. All I see are empty plates, meaning he's been here for quite a while now. And where were you when I came in just a minute ago? I mean I had my disc man on with me at the time. So I didn't hear anything. Not giving me time to prepare for this!"

Lorelai froze. What should I say? Hey offspring, our diner man and I had a fight, then we had incredible sex, and even though he's married we still liked it and did it again?

"Mom, let's sit." Rory led Lorelai to a seat and sat her down. She sat down across from her still holding her hand. "Now, tell me what happened." she said in a calm voice.

"I told you, he brought me breakfast and I ate it. That's it." and we hadamazing, over the moon, mind blowingsex. Twice!

"Yes, but something happened that caused the two of you to make out in the kitchen. What a romantic setting by the way."

Lorelai looked strait into her daughter's eyes. She couldn't lie to her. She's never lied to her.

"Fine, I'll tell you." sighed Lorelai. "Well, you remember when I said Luke and I were fighting?"

"Yes."

"Well, we made up. I asked him if he wanted to break the bells with me, which was my way of a peace offering. And he said yes. But then we got into another fight again. And, you know how much I hate fighting with him." Rory nodded. "So I called him, I told him I was hungry and I needed breakfast. And I know it was a crazy request, but he brought it anyway. And I ate, we talked. And everything was going well until the subject of Nicole came up. Then we got into another fight, and he stormed out of here through the back door. And I got so mad, I threw a coffee mug at the door."

"You threw a coffee mug at the door?"

"Yes, I did. And he must of heard, cause he came back in and…I don't know why, but he kissed me."

"He kissed you?"

"Yes he did. And my god was it amazing. I would have never thought it would be that mind-blowing."

"Whoa. So. Ok. You and Luke fought. And then you kissed. And then what?"

"Well…" we had sex. "I don't know how much I should go on to."

"Why? Did you guys do something more than just kissing?"

Lorleia nodded slowly. "Twice."

"MOM!" so not expecting that. Well, 10 years of built up sexual tension, they had it coming. But still.

"I know honey. And I'm sorry. I shouldn't have. I am totally sorry."

Rory was quiet. Not sure how to take this news. "So, you and Luke?"

"Well, I don't know if there is a me and Luke." yet.

Rory couldn't believe it. "So this was just a fling."

"No, not a fling. We both agreed that this wasn't a mistake. We both wanted it. Even under the circumstances."

"Circumstances? What circum…oh. Nicole." Lorelai nodded sadly. "And Jason." Lorelai kept on nodding, then stopped. Jason! All this time she was so worked up about the whole Nicole issue, she forgot about Jason. Of course she knows that Jason wasn't something serious. But he does deserve her respect.

Lorelai spaced off thinking about how Jason might take this. Rory noticed her off expression.

"You forgot about Jason didn't you?" asked Rory.

"Yes. I did." cried Lorelai, burying her face in her hands. "How could I forget about him? I mean, all this time I was thinking about Nicole, and how we're gonna get through this when I forgot about Jason. I am a horrible person."

Rory sighed."Mom, stop it. You are not horrible. It's good that you we're thinking about Nicole. This whole Luke and Nicole issue is way more bigger than the whole Jason thing."

"But Jason and I are dating."

"Dating being the keyword. It's not like you two are in a relationship or anything. Are you?"

"I'm not really sure."

"I mean, you guys have only been out on two dates. And both those dates didn't go exactly like a fairytale over the rainbow, now did it?"

"No. the first one, we ended up eating outside a supermarket. And the second one got cut off because he had an emergency meeting. So, no, I don't think we're in a real relationship. But he does deserve my respect. And he is expecting we're going somewhere."

"Listen, what do you see when you think of Jason?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, do you see yourself being with him forever? Do you see yourself being in it for the long haul? Do you want to be with him? Cause if you don't, then you are just wasting your time with him. And you shouldn't lead him on. Ask yourself those questions and see who you see yourself being with forever."

Lorelai stared at her daughter. How did she get a daughter so smart? And she was right. She doesn't see herself being with Jason forever. He was just a waste of time. She admits she only went out with him to piss off her mother, and because she was lonely. Not because she was interested. But can she commit with him? No. But if not Jason, then who?

Lorelai isn't much for commitment. She's committed to Rory. And to the inn, both the Independence and the Dragonfly. And she's committed to Luke.

Luke.

Yeah. Luke. She's always committed to him. The only man in her life that has been there for her, no matter what. He would never leave her, and he has never disappointed her. And he may never will. That's why when the news of the whole moving in with Nicole thing wigged her out. It made their marriage seem more real. It felt like Luke was slipping away from her more and more. And she didn't want that. She wanted to be with him. That's why she told him she didn't regret this morning.

She wants to be with him. To commit to him. She already is committed to him. But only as friends. She wants to be more than friends. She wants to be his Ava Gardner. She wants to be with him forever. To be with him for the long haul. He is IT for her.

He wants this too right? He did say it. He didn't regret this morning. He wanted it too, but how much did he want this? How much is he willing to give up for this? Is he willing to break it off with Nicole for this? But Lorelai doesn't want to be the reason to break up a marriage. She doesn't want to be the other woman. Luke has to figure this one out.

But she sure would love to be with him. To hug him, to kiss him. For him to kiss her everywhere. How she would love to feel him again. His body pressed up against hers. His hands caressing every inch of her body. Starting from her cheeks, down her neck, brushing past her breast, stopping near her thighs, teasing her. God, she wants to be with him again. How can that be? They were just together half an hour ago. Well, he does have that effect on her.

Lorelai was so in deep thought about Luke and his magic, she forgot that her daughter was sitting across from her. Waiting for her answer.

"Mom." said Rory, waving her hands in front of Lorelai's face. "Yoohoo! Earth to Lorelai Gilmore. MOM!"

"What?" said Lorelai snapping back to reality, disappointed she has to stop her thoughts about sexy naked Luke.

"You kinda drifted off there. Leaving me in a cliffhanger here."

"I did?"

"Yeah. So?"

"So…what?"

"So…do you see yourself being with Jason forever?"

"Oh…um…no." said Lorelai, filled with confidence.

"You don't?" asked Rory, though she already knew it.

"No, I don't. I have no idea why I'm in this actually. Jason is just this guy, who I hang out with because my daughter left me. And I'm just kissing him to piss off my mother. I have no idea why I'm still with him."

"Well, I cannot answer that for you. You are the only one who can. But since we're on the subject. Who do you see yourself with forever? Or do you not know yet?"

"I know." that's a no brainer.

"Oh. Then who?"

"Um…" should I tell her? What would she think? Will she freak out? Oh hell, on way to find out. "Luke."

Rory blinked, trying to hide her smile. I totally knew it, "Um, what?"

"I said Luke." and here it comes.

"Oh." was all Rory said.

"Oh?" echoed Lorelai. "That's it? Oh? I tell you I don't want to be committed to the guy I'm seeing right now, but I do want to be committed to my married best friend, whom I just slept with. And all you can say is Oh?

"Well, I'm just trying to digest this in ok? I mean, I have seen this coming. But not now, without a warning. I just saw my mother, making out with the local diner owner. The man that has been like a father to me since I was a kid. And I also find out that they just had sex, twice, even though he's married, and you are seeing some one. I just need time to digest this." and to pick out my bridesmaids dress.

"God, I am so sorry Rory, I know this takes process. God, I'm such a bad mother, and a bad influence. You should not be around me. I slept with my married best friend and cheated on my boyfriend, whom I can't even say is my boyfriend. I only went out with him to piss off my mother. And it's wrong, cause he cares about me. I should not be a mother."

Rory rolled her eyes. "Stop being so dramatic. You are still my mother. And I will still call you my mother. And no, you are not a bad influence on me. You just made a mistake, and we learn from them. So don't sell yourself out. You'll get through this."

Lorelai smiled at her daughter. "I am so lucky to have you."

"Of course you are. Cause if not, you wouldn't survive." Lorelai and Rory giggled.

"So," started Lorelai, "you've seen this coming huh?"

"Oh my god, you have no idea. I am really amused and somewhat disappointed that it took you this long to realize it."

"Well, I did have some kind of feeling about it. But I always denied it, because I was afraid that our friendship would be ruined."

"Then why act up on it now?"

"He was slipping away from me Rory. I had to do something. At least let him know how I feel."

"I think he has some ideas."

A/N 1: So there ya go. Chapter two. I hope you liked it. And it's longer than the last chapter. I have the third chapter already. But I'm just proof reading it to see if there's anything to change. And I also need to rewrite some stuff. I'll post more after I graduate. In the mean time, read Homeless No More, and Father, Mother, Daughter (also in need of a new title).

A/N 2: I will also post a new chapter for Father, Mother, Daughter. I just need some story ideas. I'll try to post more of it today, if not, maybe tomorrow or some time this week.

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