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Day Thirteen – April Leaving
Friday – June 15th 2007
4:59 am
April awoke early; too early, it was still dark out. Putting on her iPod she listened to some tracks recommended by Lorelai. This was one of her favourite bands when she was growing up, The Bangles. She was excited about the day ahead, the side trip to Roswell and leaving for the science camp. It had only just hitting her how much she would miss her dad over the next 6 weeks. She would have weekly phone calls to him and email, but this would test her strength.
She didn't lie there for long, she dressed, put on a sweater and track pants before going to the main room. Seeing that neither her dad nor Lorelai was up she started the coffee for Lorelai. She put some water in the electric jug to make tea for dad and herself. Once started she went up stairs, slowly approached the room, just in case they were doing things. While she knew what adults did, well the basics, she had no need to see or hear it, especial her dad.
Hearing nothing she knocked and called their names before slowly pushing the door open. Taking a deep breathe as she looked into the room, and to her relief they appeared to be wearing clothes and still very much asleep. She watched them for a few seconds, seeing how much they were in love and just lying there. Lorelai clinging to her dad's arm and he with a smile on his face, something he had been missing for months in the last year when she visited him. She quietly left, closing the door to continue to make tea, coffee and her own breakfast.
Lorelai opened her eyes; the sun was just starting to lighten the room. She didn't want to move but she had to, her bladder was full. Kissing Luke on the cheek she slowly moved out of the bed put on her robe and went into the bathroom. She was feeling a little sick but it didn't feel like a cold. After washing her face, and brushing her hair and teeth she went back in the bedroom. Luke was still asleep so she let him be, and decided to get some coffee to settle her stomach.
Luke awoke about 10 minutes later, reaching for Lorelai. It was odd that she was not there. Looking at his watch on the side table it was 5:32 am. He got up and went to the bathroom, coming out minutes later, trimmed back to his usual five 'o clock shadow. He put on a sweater before going down stairs to start breakfast for his girls. Luke walked down the open staircase to see his daughter and fiancée talking, which was not unusual now but they were also cooking, with a frying pan!
LORELAI "Morning sleepy."
APRIL "Morning dad."
LUKE "What's going on here?" Looking confused as Lorelai walked up to him.
LORELAI "It's breakfast, bacon, eggs, hash browns, toast."
LUKE "I can see." Lorelai kissed Luke on the lips for a second she looked a little pale. "Are you okay?"
LORELAI "I'm fine, I was a little sick before but coffee fixed me up."
LUKE "As always. Um so no fires yet?"
LORELAI "Not yet, you taught April well."
LUKE "Looks like it."
LORELAI "Sit down. Here is your tea, just like you like it."
APRIL "And here you go, breakfast and nothing is burnt."
LUKE "Looks great." Leaning in to April. "You didn't let Lorelai near the frying pan did you?"
APRIL "No dad!" They both looked at Lorelai.
LORELAI "Okay enough. This was all April's idea, she even had the coffee made by the time I got down here, and let me tell you it's just as good as yours."
LUKE "I'll take your word on that one." Looking at April. "I hope you didn't have any."
APRIL "Just a taste, to see if I got it just right."
LUKE "Great another junkie." He said dryly.
They continued to talk over breakfast, Lorelai put on the TV to catch the local weather report, it looked like it was going to be another clear day, with maybe rain in the evening. Dressing, Lorelai decided to wear a colorful cami with jeans, sneakers and jacket until it warmed up. Luke was in his usual jeans, a navy colored t-shirt, boots and his blue cap. April also wore her jeans, and her favourite 'Think Geek' t-shirt. They cleaned up the breakfast mess, packed the Jeep and put the house in order before leaving by 7am, remembering to drop off the DVD on their way past the rental store.
It took them about 3 hours to reach Roswell. They only had time for a quick stop so they grabbed an early lunch at a diner before they had to getting back on the road.
LORELAI "So is he an alien?"
APRIL "I don't think so."
LUKE "So this is Roswell. Looks like any other crack pot town where the locals have too much time on their hands."
APRIL "I just love the history and the fact it only started 60 years ago!"
LORELAI "60 years, really?"
APRIL "Yep, July 8 1947, William Brazel claimed to have found a space craft but the government covered it up."
LORELAI "So do you 'believe'?"
APRIL "I want to believe, but the evidence is just not there."
LORELAI "Or it was covered up."
APRIL "But keeping this secret for 60 years, something would have come out."
LUKE "I guess." Luke chimed in.
LORELAI "So you don't 'believe' in them Lucas?"
LUKE "Well, show me a little green man and I'll believe."
Just then their waitress came up, a teenager with her face paint green, Luke turned and was startled.
LUKE "What the…" Stopping short of finishing the word.
The girls could not contain themselves and burst into laughter.
LUKE "AW Geez."
WAITRESS "Welcome to The Crash Down Diner, what will we be having today?"
They ordered some 'alien' specials as April gave them a history of the town. She had done a report for school in the past month. When finished they got back on the road, they only had a couple of hours to get April to her bus.
They got back to April's house just after 1pm. Dropping her off they went back to the apartment to clean up from the road trip. It was getting cold outside as the weather closed in, so Lorelai changed into her black long sleeve dragonfly top, same jeans and put on some heels to be more presentable. It also helped her to be taller around Anna. While for the most part she was over any jealousy she had felt and they were becoming friendly it was always good to have the upper hand, besides the heels were cute. Luke put on a clean flannel shit and his leather jacket.
They returned an hour later to April's house just in time for a quick coffee, tea for Luke and Anna, before following them to the bus station in the Jeep. April was being chaperoned by her chemistry teacher, Mr. Lazovic, along with another boy and girls. She would be staying with relatives of Anna's who live near the Reeves ASK Science Centre in California.
APRIL "I'll be back in no time mom." She said as she hugged Anna before moving to Luke. "And I'll call you every week with updates, and email you all the time, don't forget I'll be in Stars Hollow in early August."
LUKE "Can't wait." Hugging her again. "I'm gonna miss you kid."
She moved on to hug Lorelai.
APRIL "You take care of him now."
LORELAI "I'll do my best."
APRIL "I can't wait for the wedding."
LORELAI "Me too."
Breaking apart before going back to Anna.
ANNA "Don't get into any trouble."
APRIL "I won't."
ANNA "But have fun."
APRIL "I will."
They hugged again before the kids were ushered on to the bus. The three adults waved as the bus pulled away.
ANNA "So Luke I'll let you know the flight details when I book our tickets."
LUKE "You're coming as well?"
ANNA "Well I wanted to visit some friends so I thought I'd fly her out, stay a few days and then you can send her home after the wedding."
LUKE "Oh I didn't mean…"
ANNA "Its okay, no need to apologize."
Anna hugged Luke then Lorelai as they said their goodbyes. Anna walked back to her car.
LORELAI "So Anna's coming to town!"
LUKE "Yep."
Lorelai took Luke's hand before turning to him.
LORELAI "Come on, I want to do something.
LUKE "What Lorelai?"
LORELAI "Come on you'll love it."
LUKE "I just want to go home and rest."
LORELAI "Trust me!" Smiling in that 'I know Luke will love this.' way she has.
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LUKE "Stop that!"
LORELAI "But I want to please you."
LUKE "You please me by just being here, with me. Now put your top back on before you catch a cold."
LORELAI "I'll be fine, don't you like this bikini any more?"
LUKE "Yes but you don't need to wear just that, people are watching."
LORELAI "Luke, there is no one else is around."
She had stripped off her dragonfly top to revealed a very tinny white bikini top, Luke was grateful they were the only ones at the car wash. But worried because she had not been looking her usual self most of the day. Lorelai put money in the machine and grabbed the spray gun from the wall. It seamed stupid to Luke that she wanted to wash the Jeep when it was clear the weather was turning bad and it would rain any minute. But sometimes Luke could not reason with Lorelai when she was acting crazy. Luke stood nearby just out of the sprays range, but this didn't stop Lorelai from trying to wet him.
After the Wrangler was wet she changed to the soap brush, soaping down the Jeep doing a sexy dance as she washed, using a sponge to do the wheels getting soap down her front. Luke was clearly turned on while he kept an eye out for other cars. Switch in to the high press wash setting she washed off the suds. Luke could see she was starting to sniffle.
LUKE "Okay we're done!" He turned off the water and got her clothes from the Jeep. "Put these on now!" Luke grabbed a towel out of the back of the Jeep to dry Lorelai's hair.
LORELAI "I'm fine." Clearly sounding like she was not as she coughed.
LUKE "Alright crazy lady time to get you home and in bed."
LORELAI "Aw the sweet talk!"
Luke put Lorelai in the Jeep. It started to rain just as they pulled out of the car wash. They stopped off at a drug store to get Lorelai some cold medicine and then some take-out chicken, Luke picking up some soup at a near by store as Lorelai waited in the Jeep. When they got home Lorelai was not sounding or looking good. Using the umbrella Luke shielded Lorelai from the rain. But they were both soaked by the time they got inside. Luke changed into some dry clothes as Lorelai stripped down putting on her long robe before going back to the kitchen. Luke had the fire going and with the central heating the room was nice and warm.
LUKE "Okay time to get some food in you."
LORELAI "I'm not hungry."
LUKE "Well do you want a drink, coffee?"
LORELAI "No."
LUKE "No?"
LORELAI "Juice."
LUKE "Well that's proof enough, you are sick!"
They sat in front of the fire for warmth. Lorelai barely touching her fried chicken and only eating a few fries, but she did drink two glasses of Juice.
LORELAI "Hey Luke?" Trying to act sexy.
LUKE "Yes Lorelai."
LORELAI "We haven't had sex today, wanna do it in front of the fire?"
LUKE "Take me now." In his dryly tone.
LORELAI "I'm serious, we can't go the whole day without sex."
She put on a sexy pose, kneeling on the rug before opening her robe then arching her back, coughing and ending up bent over trying to regain her breath.
LUKE "Seriously you want to have sex now, you can barely breathe or talk. Now normally I wouldn't complain because you yak too much most of the time…"
LORELAI "Hey is that any way to treat the sick!" Pouting as she closed her robe.
LUKE "So you admit it, you're sick."
LORELAI "Of course Luke, where have you been today!"
LUKE "Okay if you're not gonna eat then at least take your medicine"
LORELAI "I don't need it." Finishing with a very bad cough.
LUKE "Here!"
Reluctantly she drank the cough syrup, followed by a glass of water to wash away the taste.
LORELAI "Yuck!" Sitting back against the couch, hugging her legs. "I hate being sick."
LUKE "I know."
LORELAI "I'm special, if I'm sick I want to have something special."
LUKE "Geez this is the whole 'haunted leg' thing again."
LORELAI "You remember that."
LUKE "You're hard to forget."
Luke got up, kissing her on the forehead before leaving the room, coming back a few minutes later to see Lorelai eating.
LUKE "What are you doing?"
LORELAI "Eating."
LUKE "You do know that's an apple right."
LORELAI "I know."
LUKE "Okay then. I just ran you a bath."
Lorelai looked surprised as he took her hand and led her to the bathroom.
LORELAI "You're too good for me Mr. Danes." She said sniffling but with a big smile.
Luke had filled the bath, adding bubbles and scented soaps.
LORELAI "When did you get these?"
LUKE "At the drug store."
Leading her to the bathroom, Lorelai undid her robe as Luke helped her out of it, before she turned to him.
LORELAI "Luke I'm going…" Quickly putting her hand over her mouth she ran to the toilet, Luke holding her hair back as she throw up.
LUKE "Are you okay?"
LORELAI "See this is what happens when I eat fruit!"
LUKE "Yes, blame the apple. Do you need anything?"
LORELAI "I just want to wash my face, then get into that tub."
To keep her warm Luke insisted that Lorelai put her robe back on while washing her face; Luke proceeded to light the scented candles he had also bought at the drug store. Finally ready she slipped out of her robe again, Luke held her hand as Lorelai stepped into the bathtub, and it was just the right temperature.
LORELAI "Luke this is fantastic, oh God!" She almost moaned as she lowered her self down.
Luke had also setup her laptop on a chair at the end of the bathtub so she could watch the Jamie O'Neil' DVD Luke bought her or just listen to the music. He left returning a few minutes later with some juice and apple cut in to wedges for Lorelai, since it was all she was eating. As Lorelai lay back in the tub she relaxed and forgot about her cold.
LORELAI "Have I told you how good you are to me?"
LUKE "It's my pleasure." Kissing her on the top of her head.
LORELAI "Lips."
LUKE "I don't want to catch your cold." He said as he left the room.
Lorelai pouted again but it was short lived as Luke returned with just a towel around his waist.
LORELAI "You getting in here?"
LUKE "Not if I want to stay healthy!"
He turned on the shower and hung up his towel, the site improved Lorelai's mood immensely, she watched Luke wash himself. She moved her had between her legs, rubbing the thumb over her clit. Even though she was not feeling her best this was making her feel better. Luke smiled, he knew what Lorelai was doing just a few feet away; he could hear her quietly moaning.
Getting hard Luke stroked his length knowing Lorelai was watching, this only made Lorelai more excited. She plunged a finer inside, then two. Knowing her own body she continued to rub her clit and play with her folds. Meanwhile Luke couldn't resist her anymore. While he could get the job done him self, if forced to, he had little choice for most of the last year. But that was never as much fun or satisfying as being with Lorelai. Stepping out of the shower he stood before her for a few seconds before Lorelai opened her eyes.
Moving her legs Luke climbed in, Lorelai reaching for his member, stroking it as he sat down. Luke put his legs under Lorelai's as she moved forward. Still hold his length she line it up, sliding him inside as she wrapped her legs around his back. Using her legs she move along his shaft slowly, the cold had left her drained but she still had some energy in reserve.
Luke kissed Lorelai's shoulder and neck, avoiding her mouth on purpose. He moved to her left breast cupping it as he kissed freckles just above the beautiful form. He toyed with the firm nipple before moving to the right. Running his hand down her front to Lorelai's clit as she arched her back. The music, scented candles and Luke moving inside her pushed Lorelai to climax, clamping on Luke's shaft made him come at the same time. For few minutes they laid back basked in the afterglow of their combined orgasm. Lorelai let the water wash over her chest as her nipples dipped under the water, she was covered in a few bubbles which Luke brushed away as he held her waist.
LORELAI "That's just what the doctor ordered."
LUKE "I like this doctor." He said with a smile. "You do look much better."
LORELAI "I feel better. Thanks for all this Luke."
LUKE "It's what I do."
LORELAI "And you do it so well."
LUKE "Come here."
Lorelai sat up and they hugged before he kissed her on the lips.
LORELAI "What about getting sick."
LUKE "I don't care." Kissing again, this time deeper he could feel him self grow, whispering in her ear. "Turn around."
Luke pulled out as Lorelai moved to turn around, she sat back down but to her disappointment Luke reached for the shampoo.
LORELAI "What are you doing?"
LUKE "Your hair needs to be washed."
Pouring the peach smelling shampoo he began to massage it into her scalp, used his fingers to work the shampoo through her long brunette locks, taking his time. He then rinsed her hair before moving on to the conditioner. Once done they changed positions and Lorelai did Luke's hair. He didn't like the peach shampoo normally but did fight Lorelai this time.
Luke got out of the tub first, drying himself off, then putting on his robe. Holding Lorelai's hand he helped her out, Luke noticed how good she did look as the water dripped off her body, she did look much better. Lorelai dried herself off before leaving the bathroom, by now Luke had dressed for bed in his usual track pants a t-shirt. Packed up the laptop and returned from the kitchen with two glasses of juice. Lorelai had dressed in her Spice Girls pajamas.
LUKE "Here."
LORELAI "Thanks." Taking the glass with no fuss and drinking it down in seconds. "Apple, nice."
LUKE "Feeling better now?"
LORELAI "Much better, thanks. Throwing earlier up helped I think."
LUKE "Do you want something to eat, maybe soup?"
LORELAI "No I just want to sleep." She said as she pulled back the sheets. "The fruit was enough for tonight hon."
They both got into the bed, snuggled under the blankets in their usual spooning position. Lorelai fell asleep minutes later soon followed by Luke.
TBC…