Chapter 5
Okay, so thank you for all of your help on how to do their first date.
Thank you to: chmelms, JJSoulmatesLL, and flirtswithdisaster.
As Lorelai jumped in her car, she couldn't wait to get to Diner. She was in a panic to get back to Stars Hollow. Yale was way too far from Stars Hollow- she had no idea how far Yale was. Rory and her and always talked about how close it was, but she had to get home. But at least it gave her a chance to think about what she would say to Luke. Luke, she better get him back. He was the One, she was sure now. It isn't that she had doubts; she was just confused and needed to talk them out. Lorelai was finally in love- not like with Max. This time she would want to try her wedding dress on every evening, she would daydream about their wedding until the day it happened, and they would live happily ever after. Happily ever after! She was going to live happily ever after. But this was all only if she got him back. She had to get him back. If only the stupid traffic could understand that her happiness depended on getting back to Stars Hollow. When she finally got back, she ran to Luke's from the road. She grabbed the key from above the door, and let herself in. Lorelai couldn't breathe, so she made herself stop for a moment and breathe.
Luke was asleep when there was a knock on the door. He sighed. He knew exactly who it was, and he was very interested in what she would have to say. He wondered if they would be together by the time that she left tonight. He put on his robe, and headed for the door.
When he opened the door Lorelai looked into his eyes to see what he was feeling. He was hurt. "Luke?" she started, but didn't know how to continue.
He sighed once again "Lorelai, do you want this? Do you want there to be a Luke and Lorelai relationship?"
"Yes" she said, watching him and stepping into the apartment.
"Then why did you run away from our date? Were you scared? Because we can talk about that" there was a lot of understanding in his voice, and Lorelai completely melted into him. He held her for awhile, while she cried. Her tears were tears of relief, and she was feeling much better. There is going to be a happily ever after, is all she could think about.
"So, can we talk about what happened today?" Luke said after a while.
"Yeah, we can." And she sat on the couch and told him the story of everything that she had been feeling about their date. She felt stupid, but she wanted to tell him everything. Now that she knew that they were going to be okay, she felt like she could tell him anything. She also felt very tired- the last 2 days had been awesome, but also emotionally draining. Luke listened to all of what she said, and understood it all. He knew how he was feeling, but it was really good to hear that this was what she really wanted.
"Lorelai, do you want some food?" wanting her to stay around for awhile.
"Yeah, that sounds really good"
"Okay, hamburgers and coffee?"
"Yup, and onion rings!"
"Lorelai it's midnight! You don't have onion rings at midnight!" and she gave him the puppy dog face, and his rant quickly ended. Onion rings went into the hot grease. He just couldn't argue with that face. There was no arguing with that face! He made up all of Lorelai's favorite foods, and even a tomato to sneak into her burger. She babbled on and on about something, he didn't understand any of it- but you better believe that he listened. Well, Luke had always listened to her babbling. He just made sure that she didn't KNOW that he listened to her babbling. But tonight, he didn't even pretend to not listen. He was all ears, and smiling at her while she babbled.
They sat down to eat, and laughed and talked. It wasn't what this night was supposed to look like, but it was Lorelai and Luke. Things were bound to go differently for Lorelai and Luke.
"So, when is the next chance for our first date?" Lorelai asked
Luke smiled. "You want there to be a second first date huh?"
"Yeah I do"
"Okay, very good to hear." And then said carefully, "Any reservations about it still lingering?"
"Nope, not a one"
"Good, what about tomorrow night? I think that we could use a night of rest. But you better come into the dinner tomorrow."
"Yeah, tomorrow night it is, and I will be in for some coffee." She smiled. So he really does like it when I come in for coffee. This diner owner isn't quite as grumpy as everyone makes him out to be.
He broke into her thoughts when he said "Can I walk you home?"
"Yeah sure, yeah I would like that" she smiled.
Their walk home was slow and full of laughter, but Lorelai felt like they got there far too quickly. She kissed him goodnight, and walked up the stairs to her bedroom smiling a giant goofy smile. She slept very well for the first time in forever, and woke up not being able to wait to get to the diner.
"Luke, I need coffee" she stated. She had walked into the diner when someone left, so he didn't know that she was there. Then she snuck behind the counter, and said that right into his ear.
He jumped at least a mile. "Jeez Lorelai!" but he smiled when his breathing became regular again, and grabbed her favorite cup (you know the one with the heaviest coffee stain on the inside that he couldn't get out) and handed her coffee. He pretended to take it back, asking "How many cups does this make for you today?"
"Well actually number 1, I was really excited to get here, and so I haven't had any yet today?"
"You're lying to me! Lorelai, I wasn't going to stop you from drinking it, but you don't have to lie to me about it."
"Actually that was the truth"
"Oh." And Luke felt stupid and he changed the subject. "Are we still on for tonight?"
Between gulps of coffee she said "Of course" and sat at the counter nearest to where he was standing. She still couldn't believe that her and her coffee supplier were going out. It didn't seem real at all. But she loved the butterflies she got around him. And she loved to just watch him. She had never let herself believe the town that he liked her, but now she noticed all the little things that he had always done so that she wouldn't notice his feelings. "You're on backward baseball cap guy." And she left the diner.
He watched her go and couldn't wait to go out with her. Tonight was their night, and he was sure that she wanted it to happen as much as he did. Luke pulled his wallet out and opened it up. He carefully pulled the horoscope that he had been saving for 8 years out of the pocket. "It will bring you luck" the pretty girl had told him. After 8 years, it really had brought him good luck, and he knew that Lorelai probably didn't remember it at all. But he would remind her tonight. And he was pretty sure, that she would be absolutely floored that he kept it for so long. OH! He couldn't wait to see her face!
Okay, so I am having their TV show first date be their first date here. It was untouchable it was so perfect. So the next chapter will pick up after 'Written in the Stars'. Thanks for all of the help
