Title: In the Clamor and the Clangor (Ok. If you really like this title I'll stick with it. I won't bug you for a new title. This will have to be permanent…seriously people. A little help.)

Summary: post In the Clamor and the Clangor. Hence title. (which could be better. I'm just saying.) Lorelai FINALLY realizes and admits her feelings for Luke.

A/N 1: Ok. I know I said in my other fic I may have to post this after my graduation, but I had the extra time and I looked over this chapter and figured, it's good enough already. But if it's crappy I'm sorry. I was just completely bored, and since my reviews were good, I thought, why not. I've got nothing else to do. I had nothing else to do, except for roleplaying on MySpace. So I thought, why the heck not?

A/N 2: Now, again, I'm still at school. And graduation is right around the corner. More like next door. So yeah, me being busy is highly possible. But you know, more reviews and good ones too, might keep me motivated to post sooner. Just to let you know. But in the mean time, here's chapter three.

CHAPTER 3: I LOVE YOU

It had been three days since the whole breaking the bells fiasco, and the morning after. Luke and Lorelai still haven't talked. Lorelai would go into Luke's sometimes, but Luke was never there. He would either be at the back or out somewhere. Probably with Nicole. Which didn't help her much. Lorelai didn't know whether to be sad or relieved that she hasn't encountered Luke yet. Although, she does know that not seeing Luke made her crabby.

Lorelai's days has gone from bad to worse. She hasn't talked to Jason, yet, to break things off with him. He's out of town, Tokyo or Hong Kong somewhere. And as if that's not bad enough, things at work aren't too peachy either. She doesn't have enough money to pay for the workers. Her hair's a mess. And to top it all off, she just came back from a disastrous Friday Night Dinner with her grandmother telling her how much of a failure she is. And she can't argue with her because it's true. She's failing and there's nothing she can do about it.

Lorelai briskly walked through the deserted Stars Hollow streets, late that night. She just needs to be in a place where she feels comfortable. A place to take all the stress away. Where her problems can just float on the big ocean blue. There's only one place that she knows that can make her feel that way, and she really didn't want to go there. But, she's too tired and exhausted to argue herself out of it. So she walked her way towards Luke's.

Luke just put up the last of the chairs and was already heading his way upstairs, when he heard a faint knock on the door. He looked back, really pissed at whoever would be here at this time. But once he saw who it was, his face soften. How does she do that? Luke practically ran towards the door.

"Hey." said Lorelai quietly.

"Hey." said Luke equally quiet, and bit confused as well. But couldn't help being worried. She had a smile on, but he knows better. She's been crying. She looks stressed. And even though her hair looks a little damp, she still looks beautiful. "Do you wanna come in?"

"Sure. Thanks." Lorelai walked in, not sure of herself. "You're already closed."

"Uh yeah. It's already eleven so."

"Oh. I didn't know it was already this late. If I had I wouldn't of had come here. I could leave if you want?"

"No, that's ok. You're already here now." truth be told, Luke didn't want her to leave. He missed her so much. Specially after what had happened, they never really got to talk. "Want some coffee?"

"I would love some. But you already cleaned out the pots."

"Oh, well, I could make you some upstairs if you're still up to the offer?"

"Sure. I'd love to." they walked upstairs. Lorelai knows that she shouldn't be in a room alone with Luke. Specially in a place that is so isolated from the town. She may not be able to control herself and jump him. But she's too exhausted to argue. And plus, she needed coffee.

Once upstairs, Luke instructed Lorelai to sit on the couch while he gets the coffee started. Once the coffee was done, he gave it to her and sat down next to her.

"So, are you gonna tell me what happened?" asked Luke.

"What do you mean?" replied Lorelai. Already halfway through her cup.

"I mean, what's the cause for the look you have on."

"Gee, well, take me now sailor."

"You know what I mean. you look exhausted, tired. And you just consumed that cup of coffee in less than a minute. Too fast even for your standards."

Lorelai doesn't know if she should be amused or annoyed that Luke knew so much about her. But really, she thinks it's cute that he's worried. He really does care.

"It's nothing really. Just some inn stuff, tiring me out. You know? And just…I'm a failure." she finally choked out letting the tears that threatened to escape cascade down her cheeks.

"What are you talking about? You're not a failure."

"Yes I am Luke. And my grandmother just confirmed that tonight."

"You're grandmother?"

"Yes. She's visiting us and just now, during dinner, she keeps talking about how I'm failing. And I can't argue with her on that because it's true." from this point, Lorelai was sobbing real hard now. Luke placed his arms around her shoulders, inviting her in for a comforting embrace. "I'm failing Luke. And everyone knows that. My grandmother knows that, my parents, even everyone working at the Dragonfly knows it."

"You're not failing Lorelai. Listen to me, you are not failing."

"Yes I am. I mean, I don't even know how long I can keep the workers for the inn. I don't even have enough money to keep them."

"How much do you need?"

"$30,000. And of course, I don't have that much money. I don't know where I can get that much money. Sookie even suggested to ask you, but I couldn't put you through that. I'm already a burden to you."

"That's not true."

"Yes it is. I mean, we slept together, Luke. You and me. Us, we slept together. And you're…married." it's still hard to say. "How could I do that to you? You're my best friend. How could I put you through that? And, I don't want to put you through more with me asking you for money."

Luke was quiet for a moment. "So, you do regret it?"

"No." she said quickly. "I told you, it wasn't a mistake for me. Why? Do you regret it?"

"No, never. I wanted this remember?"

"I know. But you're…married." give me a break, I love the man. It's hard for me to admit it.

"I know that."

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why did you get married? Why did you postpone the divorce? Why?"

"Because I didn't want to be alone."

"You didn't want to be alone? I don't know if that's a good enough reason Luke!"

"Well what did you expect Lorelai?" yelled Luke, furiously getting up from the couch. "I asked you before I left. At Rory's graduation, I asked you if I should go, considering everything, and you said yes, so I went."

"Are you blaming me for this?" asked Lorelai, also getting up with an equal amount of furious.

"No. all I'm saying is, I asked you if I should go. And you said yes. And it just made me realize that any chances to be with you is no longer existing. So I went."

"And got married. Luke, I never told you to get married."

"What do you expect Lorelai? You were no longer an option. So I moved on." ouch, that hurt.

"But getting married? Luke that's huge!"

"I know that. But Nicole was there and she was willing, and I was willing. So we got married."

Lorelai stared at him. Everything he had said hurt her heart. He tried to move on from her. He tried to forget he ever had feelings for her. He got married just to forget about her. Why did I tell him to go?

Lorelai walked up to him and stopped just a foot away from him. She took his hands and laced it with hers.

"Do you love her Luke?" Luke looked at her with confusion. It was hard for Lorelai to ask that question. Fear of the answer that Luke might give her. But she has to know.

"I care about her. She's my wife." ooh. He admits she's his wife. That's something. But not enough.

"But do you love her? Do you see yourself with her forever? Are you willing to commit with her?"

Luke was silent. Lorelai was afraid that he might say yes. But as the song goes; ke-sera sera, what will be will be.

"No." said Luke, quietly. Lorelai felt relieved and happy. On the inside, she's dancing the Mexican hat dance in front of Nicole chanting; he doesn't love you, he doesn't love you.

"Then who do you see yourself with? Who do you love?" and the moment of truth everybody. Lorelai stepped closer to him. Dragging her palms up his arms resting on his shoulders. While his hands found their way to her waist.

"You." Luke swallowed, answering that question. Lorelai smiled and leaned her face so close to his. Their lips centimeters apart. "I love you too." Lorelai mumbled before crashing her lips with his. Her arms encircled around his neck, while his arms practically embraced Lorelai's waist.

This was just what Lorelai needed. The love and comfort of Luke. Just to be with him, embracing him. Kissing him. Everything washed away, just as always, like she would expect less. She always feel happy whenever she was around Luke, and feels even more happy that he feels the same way.

Before they knew it, they landed on Luke's bed, clothes flying everywhere.

LATER…

Luke, once again, rolled off Lorelai laying beside her. This time, Lorelai snuggled next to Luke. Her head resting on his chest, his hands rubbing her back.

"You know," started Loreali, still out of breath, "as much as I hate to admit it, you're still married."

"I know." sight Luke.

"So we've got a bit of a problem here." because I want you all to myself and Nicole to die!

"I know we do. But I don't want to hurt Nicole. I may not love her, but she does deserve my respect. But I'll talk to her."

Lorelai seems to be satisfied with his answer. It almost seem familiar somehow…"Oh shit!"

"What?"

"Jason."

"Who?"

"Jason. This guy I'm seeing."

Luke's brows raise. "You have a boyfriend?"

"No, he's not a boyfriend. Not technically. We've only been out on two dates and they both stunk. I don't even like him that much. But he is expecting something from this."

"Then why'd you go out with him if you don't like him?"

"To piss off my mom."

"Okay."

Lorelai propped her elbow so she could look at him. "But I do want to be with you."

"I want to be with you too."

"Then again," sighed Lorelai, resting her head back on his chest, "you are still married."

"And there's that too."

"So, what are we gonna do now?"

"I'll talk to Nicole tomorrow. Don't worry."

"I don't want to be the reason why you two broke up."

"You're not. It's been over even before it started."

Lorelai is, once again, happy with his answer. "Wow, I'm really a hoot. I mean, I'm failing my business and I'm sleeping with my married best friend. Dr. Phill's gonna have fun with me."

"You're not a failure. You are many things but a failure, and a disappointment. You are an amazing woman. You made yourself a home and shelter for yourself and for Rory. You brought up that little girl all by yourself. And she is amazing like you too. You moved your way up from a maid to being the manager. And now you're on your way to owning your own inn. You can't give that up now. You've been through more than this. You can do this Lorelai. And I'm ready to help you in any way I can."

Lorelai looked at him in awe. She can't believe that this man has been there for her and she's only acting up on this now. While he's married. Why couldn't she have acted on this before? Before Nicole? They could've avoided this whole mess. Why is she too stubborn to admit it back then? All his words mean so much to her. every time he says something good about her, she always feel happy and content. And now all of what he just said doesn't just make her happy, but it also made her want to jump him. He is so sexy when he's being sincere.

"I am so going to hell for this." mumbled Lorelai before she crashed her lips with Luke's. Luke immediately responded by wrapping his arms around her tighter. Lorelai pulled herself up and now she was on top of him, trailing kisses along his jaw to his neck…

A/N 1: Ok, I hope you liked it. It may have been a bit shorter than the last one. But oh well. I promise good things will happen on later chapters. And just a warning, the next chapter may be shorter than this one.

A/N 2: Just a reminder, the reviews keeps me motivated. Jus the thought that you read and actually liked my story, is satisfying enough for me. I've never had anybody else, aside from my friend, read my stories before. I'm not really good with criticism. But all your reviews just made my day.

A/N 3: I have now posted, so I shall now go back to MySpace to resume roleplaying.