A/N: I don't know who the hell posted a review telling me the grammar mistakes I had made in the first chapter but to who ever you are it kind of pissed me off. Of course as a writer, a novice at that, I know better, but spell check didn't catch it and I only skimmed a proofread. But to who ever you are, get a hold of me at my e-mail, maybe you could beta the final chapter for me, tell me what grammar mistakes I made. : )
As she awaited his return from the mess Caesar had managed to create upon the mere mention of his departure Lorelai took a moment to analyze the woman who was obviously in to Luke. Her creamy complexion along with blonde hair and blue eyes made her the all American girl. Why on Earth wasn't Luke attracted to her? As she contemplated this inwardly she was even more conflicted as to why she felt a pang of jealousy at how blatantly this woman was able to stare him down. Apparently having been raised with no shame she was unafraid to crane her neck to watch him in the kitchen. 'That bitch.' Lorelai thought silently. 'What was that?' She chided herself. 'Luke is not yours so quit being so damn jealous.' Draining the rest of her warm coffee she changed the direction of her stare to the full coffee pot behind the counter. 'Why not?' She asked herself. 'Might as well mark my territory.'
Lifting herself from the table, coffee bowl in tow she sauntered behind the counter and towards the pot. Trying to act inconspicuous she stepped in front of the unsuspecting blonde, resting her cup on the counter beside her while she got her refill. Lifting the pot towards the woman in a silent gesture of giving she was met with the nodding head of a woman obviously with her mouth full. "Thanks." The woman replied after given her cup. As a gruff throat cleared behind them Lorelai scrunched her shoulders guiltily and felt a rough hand gently grasp the pot from her hand.
"What have I told you about coming behind the counter?" He grunted, replacing the pot in its rightful spot.
"I can't remember."
"Lorelai…" He sighed.
"Ok, ok. But you were taking too long back there."
"Well it was either take the additional minute to put out the grease fire Caesar managed to start or letting the place burn."
"Then you made the right decision."
"I know that but it still doesn't tell me why you are behind my counter." Looking at him dumbfounded she replied.
"I thought that I had successfully evaded that conversation topic."
"I know you too well." He countered, grabbing a to-go cup and pouring the contents of her mug into it and reaching it to her. Knowing that the flirty blonde was watching Lorelai could only reply sweetly.
"I know you do." Walking to the door of the diner the woman watched as Luke opened the door for Lorelai and followed her out, knowing by the look on his face that he was already taken.
"So what are we doing?" He asked after they had walked around the square.
"I don't know. It's just so pretty out. Maybe we could walk around town for a while."
"Don't you see the town everyday?"
"What's your point?"
"Well Stars Hollow is Stars Hollow. You can take a thousand trips around the square and the only change would be that they had added a new trinket shop."
"I thought you said we could do whatever I wanted to."
"Are we not doing what you want?"
"Yes, but I didn't sign up for grumpy Luke."
"This isn't grumpy Luke, it's ranting Luke and you never signed up for anything, I volunteered."
"All the more reason for me to get what I want."
Chuckling Luke replied. "Dirty."
"I didn't mean it that way."
"And I don't mean half the things I say that way when I say them."
"But you set yourself up for them."
"And that time you did too." He countered.
"Not intentionally."
"But still a set up. Get over it Lorelai, it happens to the best of us." Only smiling at his rare sense of humor they walked again along the square, taking in Stars Hollow and all of its glory. "There really is nothing to do in this town." Luke grumbled.
"Except for the festivals."
"You call that something to do?"
"Of course. There's food and games and the carnival and the go carts and…"
"Too many ands Lorelai. I know what all they have, they just become redundant after so long."
"That's what makes them so wonderful. People may change and some come and go, but festivals are a constant."
"I'm gonna let that one go." He replied, actually shuddering at how empty her life must be if she saw stability in a festival. Walking along the two were quiet, the only sound being the sound of clothes brushing when their shoulders met. Looking up and seeing the pier Luke suddenly had a flashback. Snapping his head to Lorelai he held out his hand. "I've got an idea of somewhere we can go." He offered. Looking down at his hand she hesitated for only the slightest moment before grasping his rough hand. Half smiling Luke led Lorelai into the trees surrounding the lake…
A/N: The next/final chapter will be posted either tonight or tomorrow. Hopefully tonight. So tell me what you like about it and I'll try to post tonight.
