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A/N: I had to include a song in this last chapter you all. I love it. It fits with this story on more than one level and not using it would make me extremely unhappy, it was too damn perfect for this story. I'm not going to ruin it by telling you now what it was so just read, the disclaimer for the song will be at the end. Do me a favor though and don't look at what it is. Trust me I would like it better if I didn't know and I think y'all would too.

"Luke!" She exclaimed, tripping over the umpteenth time since their hands had disconnected so that he could knock down fallen limbs and plants for Lorelai's way.

"What?" He grunted, stopping in front of her and half-smiling at her mussed hair and exasperated sigh.

"We've been walking forever, what exactly are we going to see?"

"It's right up ahead." He replied, motioning for her to follow. Mumbling on behind him she followed him nevertheless, knowing that wherever they were going would be worth it. "We're here." He finally said, spreading his arms wide to indicate just that. Stepping out of the forestation Lorelai's breath caught in her throat at the sight before her.

Immediately in front of her was the lake in all its glory, the pier about a mile away with Stars Hollow behind it. The warm September sun cascaded off the water, the shimmering effects of the moving water not lost on Lorelai. "This is gorgeous!" She exclaimed, finally looking back to where Luke was sitting…under a willow tree that's limbs almost covered him from sight. Flannel however proved to be a deep contrast to the forest behind him. "How on earth did you know this was here?" She asked, squinting to make out his face through the willow.

"I discovered it a long time ago." He replied, staring out across the lake. Pushing the limbs aside like a curtain she sat beside him under the tree, truly mesmerized yet again at how beautiful nature was.

"How?" She prodded.

"Well…" He hesitated slightly, looking over to Lorelai. The curiosity and warmth in her eyes provided him with the comfort he needed to continue and at that moment he let the little guard still remaining between the two. "I was about seven when mom first got sick. She always loved nature, everything about it, the sun, the snow, frost, wind, thunder, and even lightning. There wasn't a single thing about nature that she had a bad word for. She and I used to take walks around town, just to be outside. One day before she got too bad she brought me here. She used to hide here when she was growing up, get away from the world. She used to say that with one glance of this and you'd relax, make the world go away. Then she got too sick for our walks and I came here alone, everyday until the day she died."

"You haven't been here since she died?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"Never had the time. After mom died dad was never the same. I had to step up, be the man. Then dad died a few years later and I've never had the desire to come back."

"Until today?" She smiled.

"Until today." He nodded, smiling at her before turning back to the water.

"Why today?"

"I don't know. Something just…it felt right."

"You know this is the most you and I have ever talked."

"We've talked before Lorelai, for longer than this."

"Yeah, but the conversation was always just banter and quick witted quips….this is…meaningful."

"I suppose." He replied, stretching his legs out and resting his weight on his hands that had moved behind him.

"Your mom was right, you know? This place is perfect."

"Yeah." He smiled again. "It is." A breeze picked up across the lake, blowing her hair in her face as she stared at him. His jaw set, dark eyes glimmering like the water before them, stubble on his face that she estimated at least three days old…perfect. Standing and making her way to the edge of the lake she picked up a flat stone and threw it across the water, managing three skips before it sank into the water. "Watch a pro." He startled her, picking up the first rock he saw and threw it across the water. It skipped twice before sinking into the water. "Agh." He snorted.

"Watch a pro." Lorelai laughed, her eyes twinkling as she doubled over laughing.

"I'm a little rusty."

"Dirty!" She exclaimed, her laughing escalating as Luke stood staring at her.

"I deserved that." He smiled, chuckling along with her. After a long moment of laughter Lorelai finally settled down, a tear rolling down her cheek at his tactics. "Now watch, that one was practice." This time he picked up a small flat stone and reared back, the stone skipping across the lake.

"One…two…three…four…five…six…seven…" They counted simultaneously.

"Decent." She credited him, grabbing a stone and throwing it across the water to gain two whole skips.

"You're not doi-throwing it right." He caught himself.

"What am I doing wrong?" She asked, picking out another rock.

"You're not bending your arm right, you have to throw down on the water, don't throw it like a ball."

"Well it skips."

"But not a lot. I don't see how you get it to skip. Now bend your elbow and throw it so that it hits the side of the water." Watching her she threw four rocks without succeeding before he gets tired of waiting. Picking up a rock he places it in her hand and maneuvers himself so that his right hand covers hers. Wrapping his free arm around her waist he guides her, moving her shoulder and hand the right way. "On three let go." He orders. "One…" They swing. "Two." Another swing. "Three!" Releasing the rock from her hand they watch as it sails across the water eight times before finally disappearing.

"I beat you!" She exclaimed, turning back to playfully poke his chest.

"If it wasn't for me it wouldn't have made one skip."

"That's where you're wrong, with the old way I was getting two."

"Dirty." He replied quietly, much to Lorelai's dismay.

"You know you're spending way too much time with me, before you know it you'll be a caffeine/sugar junkie."

"Somehow I doubt that."

"We'll see." She replied, as they continued skipping rocks across the water.

An hour passed in no time, both content throwing rocks. As a few dark clouds began to slowly cover the sun she found herself tiring out and was the first to settle under the willow. Luke followed closely behind, plopping down beside her to again enjoy the view. Looking over to again see her reaction to the sight he did a double-take when her figure was not beside her. She giggled at the sight of him and he looked down to where she was laying in the grass, her arms as a pillow to her head. Only smiling he followed suit, his hat keeping his head from getting dirty.

"Your mother was a smart woman." Lorelai whispered.

"Why do you say that?"

"I've completely forgotten everyone and everything since I've been here."

"Yeah." He answered, only giving her a vague inclination that he agreed with her.

We'll do it all

Everything

On our own

We don't need

Anything

Or anyone

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

"Why didn't you ever come back here?" She asked, turning her head to face him. "You could've made time."

"I guess for a while it just hurt too much, you know?"

"I can imagine." She replied. "Still you must have some fond memories here."

"Only the one with her." He answered. "But I have a feeling I'll be making more here."

"You do?" She smiled.

"Yes." He answered sternly, turning to look over at her.

I don't quite know

How to say

How I feel


Those three words

Are said too much

They're not enough

One look into his eyes and Lorelai found herself tingling from head to toe, her heart beating wildly in her chest. Startled slightly at the sight of his hand advancing towards her she was surprised when he pulled her half onto him, his arms wrapping tightly around her as her head rested on his chest, listening to his heart which was beating as wildly as hers. It was then, as she recounted their day that she knew. This was her one moment, one place, and one time. Everything that she had ever hoped to have and always been there, behind that counter bearing coffee, friendship, and love. It was here that she knew she belonged, in his arms.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told

Before we get too old

Just show me the garden that's bursting into life

Let's waste time

Chasing cars

Around our heads

Smiling as his hands ran up her back and up to her hair she found herself gasping for breath at his touch. As his hands finally reached their destination she sighed contentedly, her left hand coming to rest on his right pec, as she not only heard but felt his heart rate quicken. Slowly raising her head so that her chin rested on his chest she looked to him with questioning eyes.

I need your grace

To remind me

To find my own

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told

Before we get too old

Show me a garden that's bursting into life

All that I am

All that I ever was

Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see

Thunder clapped behind the two as rain began to gently fall onto the lake. Startled Lorelai had unconsciously moved herself closer to Luke so that they were now face to face. As random drops of water began to fall through their haven Luke stood to his feet and took her hand, leading her quickly through the woods. The rainfall began to increase as they ran, step for step, breath for breath back towards Stars Hollow. Finally making it back to the pier they weren't surprised that they were already soak and wet. Stopping to catch their breath Lorelai tilted her head back towards the rain, letting the water overtake her already soaked form.

As Luke finally stood fully he watched as she smiled into the rain. As mascara ran down her cheeks and her arms spread wide to envelop the rain he found himself unable to resist her any longer. Grabbing her by the waist he pulled her to him, his mouth crushing hers immediately. As his arms enveloped her he slowly lifted her off her feet, kissing her with everything in himself. Her hands found their way to his head, his cap knocked off without complaint as they kissed through the wet rain that covered them. When breathing became necessary they broke apart, both eyeing one another curiously.

I don't know where

Confused about how as well

Just know that these things will never change for us at all

Smiling through it all he extended his hand for the third time that day. Taking it quickly they made their way through town and into the diner where they were met with questioning glances. As they dripped through the diner hand in hand they paid no attention to the whispers nor the cat calls being directed towards them as they headed behind the curtain and up the stairs to his apartment.

Afterwards they lie in silence, the only sounds that of their heart beats and the rain pounding the roof above them. Settling down into the bed they lie entangled with one another, content to remain here, in this one moment, one place, and one time, for the rest of their lives.

If I lay here

If I just lay here

Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

A/N: The song is "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol and it is one of the greatest songs I believe I've ever heard. I love it to death and I love it in this story. Even though this is the last chapter I would appreciate reviews, tell me if I was completely wrong to include this song, do you hate it, do you love it? PLEASE REVIEW! Thank you.