Hey guys! Here's the next chapter! I want to thank all my reviewers. You guys are amazing!
Ok, so stupid me forgot to mention an important fact in the beginning. Lorelai and Rory aren't fighting in this fic, for those of you who didn't realize that when Rory showed up in Ch. 1. They're not fighting, but Lorelai still randomly proposed.
Also, I know this chapter doesn't really make any logical sense, because Sookie would have been one of, if not the first person Lorelai told about the engagement. But work with me here people!
Chapter 3- The Morning After
Lorelai woke up the next morning feeling better and more relaxed then she had in ages. Luke's arms were wrapped around her, as if protecting her from anything bad that could ever happen. Lorelai felt great knowing that this feeling would never leave her; that he would never leave her. Lorelai turned over to look at Luke. His eyes were open, and he was looking at Lorelai lovingly with a small grin. He was still in disbelief that he was lucky enough to have Lorelai Gilmore in his arms-forever.
"Whatcha doin?" Lorelai asked, grinning broadly.
"Just watching you. You looked so peaceful. And for once, you weren't talking," Luke said teasingly.
"Hey! Is that any way to talk to your fiancé?" Lorelai asked, playfully hitting Luke's arm.
"You're right, I'm sorry," Luke leaned down and kissed her.
"I guess I can forgive you," Lorelai teased, playfully rolling her eyes and sighing. "But only if there's something in it for me. Coffee, perhaps?"
"I guess I can manage that," Luke got up and started getting ready. Lorelai, too, got up; snuggled in the comfy blue flannel shirt she was wearing. Her shirt. Or at least, it was now.
A little while later, Lorelai joined Luke downstairs at the diner.
"Good morning, again," she said cheerfully, greeting Luke with a kiss.
"Hey," he replied. "Where are you off to today?"
"I'm gonna stop by the inn for a little while. I have to fill Sookie in on the engagement."
"You didn't tell Sookie yet?" Luke asked in disbelief. He thought Sookie would be the first person Lorelai would tell, after Rory of course.
"Nah, I haven't really gotten a chance to talk to her yet. You wanna come with?" Lorelai asked.
"Please. For endless hugging and jumping and giggling? I think I'll sit this one out." Luke replied sarcastically.
"Suit yourself," Lorelai replied, shrugging, as she got up from her seat at the counter. "I'll be back around lunch, okay?" Lorelai leaned in for another kiss.
"Okay, See ya," Luke replied, kissing her goodbye. He handed her a to-go cup of coffee.
Oh, he knows me so well, Lorelai thought with a grin as she made her way out the door.
Lorelai bounded into the inn's kitchen, where Sookie was preparing lunch.
"Hey, Hun," Sookie greeted Lorelai when she saw her enter the kitchen.
"Hey, Sook. Got any coffee?" Lorelai asked. She had polished off her coffee from Luke's long age. Sookie's coffee wasn't as good – no one's was – but hey, caffeine is caffeine, right?
Lorelai watched as Sookie got her some coffee and placed it in front of Lorelai.
"Okay, so Sookie, I have some news for you," Lorelai started, while making a show of picking up her coffee with her left hand, which flashed her engagement ring. Sookie's eyes widened as she did this, and her hand flew to her mouth. She pointed at the ring.
"Ohmigod!" Sookie exclaimed. "You-Luke-Oh, this is- wow- you're- this-wow!" Sookie couldn't even form sentences. All she could do was envelop Lorelai in a huge hug.
"So, I take it you're happy for me?" Lorelai asked, laughing.
Sookie looked at her.
"Eeeee!" They both shrieked at the same time, jumping up and down, giggling.
"I'm getting married!" Lorelai squealed.
"You're getting married!" Sookie echoed.
"When did this happen?" Sookie asked.
"Well, I proposed to Luke the night before last. It was a pretty spur-of-the-moment thing, and then last night he surprised me with the most beautiful 'official' proposal…" Lorelai explained. She went on to tell Sookie all the details about the previous night. When she finished, Sookie's mouth was hanging open.
"Luke did all that?" Sookie asked, astonished.
"Yup," Lorelai replied, grinning broadly.
"Luke Danes Luke?"
"Yes Sookie," Lorelai responded, laughing a little.
"Luke, with the backwards baseball cap and the monosyllable answers?" Sookie was truly in disbelief.
"Yes, Sookie!" Lorelai said again, rolling her eyes. "I know that it's totally un-Luke like, but it was- amazing. It was prefect. He is perfect." Lorelai was grinning broadly. It seemed like she hadn't stopped grinning for days.
Sookie smiled while she listened to Lorelai go on and on about how amazing Luke was. Sookie was so glad Lorelai had finally realized it. Sookie, like the rest of Stars Hollow, had realized how perfect Luke and Lorelai were for each other long ago. And Sookie knew that, for Lorelai, this was new. It wasn't the same as it had been with Max and Christopher. Lorelai had always run to Luke when things went wrong. Now, she wouldn't have to. Because Luke would be right there with her.
"Sweetie, I am so happy for you," Sookie, said giving Lorelai one more hug.
"Thanks Sook. I gotta go. I have a ton of work to do. They call this 'a job' for a reason!" Lorelai said with a grin as she walked out of the kitchen.
Later that day, Lorelai was chowing down on a burger and fries at the diner.
"So, um, Luke?" Lorelai began from her seat at the counter.
"Yea," Luke looked up from where he was cleaning the counter.
"I have to tell my parents about the engagement. It's better sooner then later," Lorelai said, remember how it had gone over when Lorelai didn't tell her parents about Max.
"And I want you to come with me to tell them."
"What? Lorelai, no."
"Luke! Come on! You have to come!" Lorelai pleaded.
"Lorelai, your parents hate me," Luke reasoned.
"So? Join the club, mister!" Lorelai shot back.
"Lorelai…" Luke began. Just then, however, Lorelai did the hair flip. There was no way Luke could stand up to that. He never could.
Jeez, I never should have told her that the hair flip had any effect on me, Luke thought, thinking back to their conversation about his dark day.
Luke sighed deeply and rolled his eyes. Lorelai could see he was beginning to crack. She switched to the sad puppy-dog eyes.
Aw, jeez, not the sad eyes, Luke thought. Luke could never resist those eyes of hers.
"Please, Luke," Lorelai begged with a pout.
"Fine! Fine, I'll go!" Luke finally gave in, just like both he and Lorelai knew he would eventually. He always did.
"Yay! Thank you! Pick me up at seven?"
"Yea, see you then," Luke grumbled.
"Kay bye," Lorelai kissed him deeply goodbye, to show how thankful she was, then nearly skipped out the door.
Tbc!
It might take me a little while to update, because I go back to school tomorrow. But I'll update as soon as I can! Review please! And if you get sick of waiting, read my other stories, The Whole Package (oneshot) and The Incredible Sinking Luke.
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