Chapter 9 -The Bodyguard
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It was a warm sunny morning when Lorelai woke up. She rubbed her eyes and glanced over at Rory, who was still fast asleep. She decided she was too comfortable to get out of bed so she rolled over and her mind began to wander. Oddly enough, she found herself thinking of Christopher. She remembered when he came to "come get her" as her mother had stated it. She remembered how hurt he looked and she felt a knot in her stomach. She never really wanted to hurt Chris. They had some good times together and she cared about him a lot. But she knew what she was doing now was right. Marrying Chris was not a good idea. It would never work. Luke on the other hand...well she defiantly loved him. She was sure of that. It was one of the things she was sure about. Her thoughts were interrupted by Rory's crying.
"Hey there gorgeous." she said sweetly as she picked up her daughter. Rory smiled at her mother and reached for her hair.
"Hey!" Lorelai said. "That's my hair, babe."
"Ma." Rory said.
Lorelai's eyes widened. "Oh my god! Rory did you just talk?"
"Mama." Rory said.
"Rory you said your first word!" Lorelai cheered and she lifted Rory up into the air. "I can't believe you talked!" Rory giggled with excitement. "Come on let's go show Mia!"
"Mia! Mia!" Lorelai called as she entered the inn.
"Hello you two." Mia said
"Mia, Rory talked!" Lorelai said with pride.
"Oh my! Good job sweetie." Mia said as she stroked Rory's hair.
"Can you say it again babe?" Lorelai asked. "Say it for Mia."
Rory grinned. "Mama."
"Oh, Rory that was great!" Mia said. "She's growing up fast."
"I know. It's kinda scary." Lorelai looked at Rory. "You're so gorgeous." she whispered as she kissed Rory on the top of the head. Mia beamed at both of them. "Well I'll go get changed and then get to work."
"Breakfast?"
"Oh yeah. Breakfast sounds good. Be right back."
When she walked into the potting shed she saw Christopher sitting on her bed.
"You have got to be kidding me!" she yelled.
"You really should lock your door. Anyone could come in here." Chris said casually.
Lorelai put her hand over her face. "I don't know why everyone says you are so smart."
"What?"
"I have told you like a billion times that it's over and you still come back!"
"Who said I came here to see you?" he said still remaining calm. "I came her to see Rory. She's my kid too ya know."
Lorelai glared at him. "Fine." she said finally. "Here." she placed Rory on the bed. "I have to work so you can watch her for the day."
"Ok. Great." he stood up and pulled her close to him. He put his hands on her hips and leaned closer. Lorelai turned her face before his lips could reach hers.
"You came here for Rory?"
"Yeah."
"Yeah I'm sure."
"I love you Lorelai."
Lorelai shook her head. "You don't even know what you are saying."
"Yes I do, Lor!" he yelled. "I love you."
"Chris don't do this."
He grabbed her hands and pulled her back closer to him. "Come on Lor, I know you love me too. We are meant for each other."
"Chris stop!" she shouted.
He quickly leaned in for a kiss and Lorelai was not fast enough to avoid it. She quickly pulled away.
"STOP!" she screamed.
They stood there for awhile staring at each other. Finally Lorelai broke the silence.
"You need to leave." she said.
"You said I could watch Rory."
"Fine. But when I come back you WILL leave."
He nodded and she took some clothes to change into at the inn. Goddammit. She thought. He wouldn't have come back here on his own. He understood that it was over and he respected it. This has Emily Gilmore all over it.
When it was time for her lunch break, Lorelai decided to walk over to the hardware store. She opened the door and the bell jingled.
"Hello?" she called. "Luke?"
"Hey." Luke said as he emerged from the back room. She walked over and kissed him.
"So, how's your dad?"
"Oh, I was gonna tell you. They think he's ok but they are gonna keep him there for a few more days just to make sure."
"Oh my gosh that is so great!" Lorelai wrapped her arms around him. "I'm so glad he's ok."
"Me too." he stared into her beautiful eyes. Something was wrong. He could tell. "Is everything ok?"
She wasn't expecting him to ask that. "Yeah. Im fine." she answered quickly.
He walked around the counter and stood next to her. "Lorelai I know you better than anyone. Tell me what's wrong."
Lorelai felt tears forming in her eyes. Luke pulled her close to him and she buried her face in his chest.
"Christopher." she muttered between sobs.
Christopher? He thought. That sounded familiar. He thought for a minute and then it came to him. "Is that the father?" he asked
"Yeah."
Luke was suddenly overcome with anger. Anyone who hurt Lorelai was on his enemy list. He kept his emotions to himself for Lorelai's sake.
"What happened?" he asked.
"He keeps coming back and telling me that we are meant for each other and that we need to get married." she looked up at Luke and he wiped away her tears. "Every time he comes I tell him it's over and that I have moved on. He told me he loved me today. Why does he have to be like that? You can't just throw that around you have to mean it and feel it!" She buried her face in his chest again and he just let her cry, trying his best to comfort her.
When her crying had slowed down they pulled apart and Luke kissed her.
"I have to get back to the inn." she said.
"Are you sure you're ok?" he asked, concerned.
"Yeah." she smiled at him. "Thanks."
"See ya tonight?" he asked.
"Definitely."
Lorelai walked back to the inn feeling a lot better. She thought it was amazing that Luke could make her feel better no matter how sad or angry she was. Luke was sweeping up the store and his previous anger came rushing back. He gripped the broom tightly and decided he had to do something. He threw the broom down and ran out the door. He wasn't sure if this guy was still here, but he had to find out. He opened the door to the shed and saw Christopher playing with Rory on the floor. Chris recognized Luke from the hospital and immediately stood up.
"Have you heard of knocking?" Chris said cruelly.
"Don't you get smart with me." Luke said as he walked closer to Chris.
"What are you doing here? Lorelai's not here."
"Yes, I have noticed that. I came to see you."
Chris rolled his eyes. "Listen, Luke is it? Well, me and Lorelai love each other and we are going to get married. So you need to back off."
"She loves you , huh? That's not what she tells me. She told me she just wants you to leave and never come back."
"We belong together. I don't know what she sees in you but she's just confused."
"I'm sorry things haven't gone to your stupid plan but you need to leave her alone."
"I think you need to leave her alone." Chris said as he pushed Luke.
"Oh Chris, you do not want to fight me."
"Really?" he pushed him again.
Luke pushed Chris towards the door and he stumbled and almost fell over. Luke charged Chris and they were tangled in each other, both filled with rage. Chris pushed Luke out the open door and he fell on the ground. Luke pulled Chris to the ground and they began wrestling. They continued this until Lorelai saw them fighting through the window and ran out side.
"What the hell are you guys going?" she yelled. She ran over and pulled them apart. "Someone wanna tell me what the hell happened!"
"He started it." Chris said.
"Oh yeah, real mature." Luke said.
"This guy isn't good enough for you Lor." Chris said.
"What gives you the right to decide that?" Lorelai shouted.
"Because I'm the father of your child and I love you."
"Here we go again with the 'I love you' bullshit."
"It's not bullshit!"
"My mother sent you here! Don't think I'm stupid. I can figure things out."
"So what if she did?"
Lorelai turned to face Luke. "Can you make sure Rory is ok?"
Luke nodded and gave Chris a dirty look as he walked back to the shed.
"Well...that was interesting." Lorelai said finally.
"Lor, I..." he looked down at his feet. "I'm sorry."
"Chris, I know you want to be with me, but..."
"Ya know you're the only one who calls me Chris. Everyone else calls me Christopher."
"You're the only one that calls me Lor."
He smiled weakly. "Yeah." After a short silence Chris spoke again. "I really am sorry, but your mom can be really scary sometimes."
Lorelai laughed. "Trust me, I know."
"Well I guess I should go. Tell Luke I'm sorry."
"I will. Thanks."
"Ya know he really likes you. Not too many guys would get in a fight for you."
Lorelai smiled. "Bye Chris." she gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Bye Lor."
Lorelai turned around and joined Luke who was playing with Rory.
"So Mr. Bodyguard ..." Lorelai joked.
Luke smiled. "Just trying to protect you ma'am." He reached towards her and pulled her close. They kissed and kissed until they realized Rory was sitting on the bed.
"It's not like she hasn't seen it before." Lorelai whispered.
"It just feels weird. She's just a baby."
"Exactly. She will never remember that this happened." She kissed him again, this time opening her mouth so that their tongues could meet. When they came up for air Lorelai spoke.
"Thanks." she whispered.
"For?" Luke asked.
"Beating up Chris."
He smiled. "Anytime."
Ok, I think this story will only have 1 or 2 more chapters. I think it has started to suck. I guess I'm kinda bored with it. I dunno we'll see what happens. :)
