Chapter 2- An Afternoon Walk
A/N - Does anyone know when Luke's dad died. I mean how old Luke was when it happened. I'm not sure. I'm guessing Luke was old enough to start a business but I don't know. So if you know please help me out! Thanks!
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The next morning Lorelai was awoken by beams of sunlight coming in through her window. She rubbed her eyes and stretched. She looked at the clock next to her on the table. 11:30! She thought. How did I sleep that late? She sprang out of bed and got dressed. She could smell the delicious food coming from the kitchen as she stepped out of her room. When she got downstairs she was greeted by Mia.
"Hello Lorelai!" Mia said cheerfully.
"Hi." Lorelai said, still a bit sleepy. She needed coffee, even if it wasn't early.
"Why don't you come in the dining room for some brunch." Mia said.
"And coffee." Lorelai said quickly.
Mia laughed. "Yes, of course coffee."
The two women walked into the dining room and had a delicious brunch. There were pastries, fruit, and every breakfast food imaginable. Mia kept talking about the town and the inn but Lorelai wasn't really listening. Her thoughts were consumed by Luke. The gorgeous boy from the hardware store. She really liked him and she couldn't believe the new feelings she was experiencing. Was it love? She had huge doubts. She didn't know what it felt like to be in love. Who would like a pregnant girl anyway? She thought. Lorelai was brought back to reality when Mia lightly tapped Loreai on the hand.
"Sweetie, are you ok?" Mia asked
"Oh, yes. I'm fine. Sorry. I guess I'm a little distracted." Lorelai answered.
Mia smiled. She could sense the chemistry between Luke and Lorelai. "Well I must get back to work, but if you need anything I'm here."
"Thanks Mia." Lorelai said. "I think I'm just going to go for a walk. Get some fresh air."
Mia nodded and headed back to the front desk. Lorelai got up and grabbed her belly.
"Oww!" She said. "Stupid kid! Stop kicking me! What did I do to you?" She sighed and walked towards the door. As she was about to leave Luke entered the inn. When she saw him her heart fluttered. He smiled at her and went to talk to Mia. He had a great smile. In fact, she found it hard to find any flaws with him. She walked over to where Luke and Mia were talking.
"Hey." she said. She could feel her hands sweating and her heart racing. Was she nervous? No way. She was never nervous talking to a guy. Or at least she used to never be nervous talking to a guy.
"Hi." Luke said looking in to her beautiful blue eyes.
"Luke's going to help fix up that potting shed I told you about yesterday." Mia said
"Oh, yea. Great." Lorelai said.
Mia and Luke finished their conversation and about as Luke was about to leave Lorelai grabbed his arm. He looked at her and then at her hand on his arm. She noticed what she had done and quickly let go.
"Uhhh...sorry." She said awkwardly.
He smiled. "That's ok."
"I was going to talk a walk and I was wondering if you would come with me." She said her heart racing faster than ever. "I mean I don't know the town very well." she added quickly.
"Sure." Luke said. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." Lorelai said, relieved he had said yes.
Mia saw the them leave and she smiled. "How cute." she said to herself.
They started walking towards the town square, both feeling nervous but enjoying each others company. Luke noticed Lorelai shiver. It was unseasonably cold for summer in Stars Hollow. Without thinking he took off his jean jacket and draped it over her shoulders. She looked over at him and smiled.
"Thanks." she whispered.
He smiled and they kept walking. As they were passing the hardware store Liz saw them out the window. "Luke is with that girl again." she said to herself.
"What?" her father asked.
"Luke has been hanging out with that new girl the past 2 days." Liz said. "I like he likes her."
"Is she pregnant?" William asked surprised.
"Duh dad!" Liz joked. "Where have you been?"
William gave Liz a look and resumed looking at his son and this girl he had never seen before.
"Isn't that Luke's jacket over her shoulders?" William asked
Liz pressed her nose against the window. "Yea! I think it is!" she said surprised. "Luke's got a girlfriend, Luke's got a girlfriend." She mocked.
William pulled Liz away from the window and they resumed their previous activities. Outside, Lorelai pulled Luke's jacket closer to her. Luke wanted more than anything to put his arm around her, but her knew that wasn't a good idea. Too soon. He thought. Little did he know that was exactly what Lorelai wanted.
"So..." Lorelai said trying to start up some conversation. "Thanks for helping with the shed. I really appreciate it."
"Oh yea. It's no big deal. I'm glad to do it." Luke said "Have you thought of any names for your kid?" Luke asked, changing the subject.
"Ummm...no. Not really." Lorelai said. "Lorelai is a family name so I guess that is always an option."
Luke nodded.
"Any suggestions?" Lorelai asked
"Oh, umm no sorry." Luke said, unprepared for the question. "I'm not really good with that stuff."
"What stuff?"
"Kid stuff."
"I'm not good with it either but I guess I'll have to be." Lorelai said.
When they reached the inn Lorelai took of Luke jacket and handed it back to him.
"Thanks." she said
"Anytime." he said
"No, really Luke. Thanks for everything." She said gazing into his eyes.
He took her hand. "Anytime."
"You like that word don't you?" Lorelai joked.
"I guess it's one of my favorites." Luke played along.
Lorelai laughed softly. "Bye." she said
"Bye." he said holding his jacket.
He stayed for a minute watching her, but then he decided it was weird so he left. As he was walking home he put his jacket up to his nose and smelled it. It smelled just like her. He couldn't really define the scent except that it was her's. What am I doing? He thought. I'm such a dork. He looked around to see if anyone was around and when he saw the road was empty, he smelled it again.
When he got home Liz greeted him with a taunt.
"Luke's got a girlfriend!" Liz mocked.
"No I don't! Shut up Liz!" Luke yelled.
"Luke and Lorelai sittin' in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love, then comes.."
"Stop it Liz! I'm just trying to be nice to her because she's new!"
"Yea, really nice." Liz said
Luke came charging angrily at his sister until their father came to break up the fight.
"Liz stop." William said "That's enough of this girlfriend stuff."
"Thanks dad." Luke said
"Luke, just because you're sister is making fun of you is no reason to injure her."
Liz stuck her tongue out at Luke.
"Geeze, I feel like I'm dealing with two 5 year olds." William said as she was leaving the room.
Luke ran up to his room and slammed the door. He knew the only reason he was angry was because it was true. He liked Lorelai. He had never felt this way about any girl before and actually, he didn't know what to do with these new found emotions. He just lied on his bed and let put a huge sigh.
