Chapter 21 – The Mountain View Inn

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Lorelai slowly opened her eyes and, at first, she was confused by what was happening. But, then she remembered and a smile spread across her face. She looked behind her and saw Rory curled up on the back seat. She looked so peaceful. Then she turned to head to look at Luke. He looked tired. He wasn't really one to stay up late.

"We can find a hotel if you want." Lorelai said.

"No. I'm ok." Luke said.

"Luke, I don't want you tired when we get married. You have to be fresh and energized, and mostly, awake."

Luke looked over at her. He knew that she wasn't going to let this go. "Ok. I'll get off at the next exit."

"Ok." She said. "We really should have brought toothbrushes and makeup and stuff."

"We?"

"Yeah."

"Make up?"

"Well obviously you don't need makeup." Lorelai said in a 'duh' voice.

"Oh, I see."

"Get off here."

Luke did what he was told and they both began scanning the streets for somewhere to stay.

"How about there?" Luke pointed out the window.

"A Hampton Inn? Are you serious?"

"What's wrong with a Hampton Inn?"

"We're not staying at anywhere generic."

"What do you mean?"

"Oooo! There! Pull in there!"

Luke quickly made a right turn into the driveway. They drove all the way to the end and parked.

"What is this place?" Luke asked.

"The Mountain View Inn." Lorelai answered.

"There is no view of a mountain."

Lorelai hit Luke playfully. "It's an inn."

"Yeah…"

"Inns are better then hotels."

"How?"

"As manager of the Independence Inn I know these things."

"Ok…"

"Let's go."

Lorelai got out of the car and opened the backseat door to wake up Rory.

"Rory. Rory sweetie." Lorelai said as she softly shook her daughter.

"Mom?" Rory said sleepily.

"We're gonna stay at this inn for the night. Ok?"

Rory lifted herself off the seat and stretched. She looked around.

"Where are we?"

"The Mountain View Inn."

"I see. But, where?"

"Where?"

"State? City? Region?"

"Oh, um…" She turned to Luke.

"Massachusetts." Luke said.

"Wow. I've never been to Massachusetts." Rory said as she yawned.

"See, we're all learning new things." She took Rory's hand and helped her out of the jeep.

"Can I get my own bed?" Rory asked hopefully.

"Of course. You think we would really make you sleep with me and Luke in the same bed?"

"I don't know. Things have been pretty crazy lately."

Lorelai smiled. "I'm sorry for dragging you around like this."

"No, it's ok." She smiled at her mother. "I'm excited, just tired. Very tired."

"Well, let's go and get you that bed."

They walked into the inn where Luke was already talking to the women at the front desk.

"Two beds, please." Lorelai whispered to Luke.

"I already took care of it." Luke whispered back.

"Now I know why I'm marrying you."

Luke rolled his eyes and took the key from the women.

"Enjoy your stay." The women said politely.

"Thank you." Lorelai said.

They climbed up the stairs and Luke opened the door to room 7.

"Lucky number seven." Lorelai said.

"Is seven lucky?" Luke asked as they walked into the room.

"Sure. Why not?"

"Whoa!" Rory said in amazement. "You gotta see this bathroom!"

Lorelai ran into the bathroom and her eyes widened at what she saw.

There was a huge jacuzzi tub with candles surrounding it. The floor was a beautiful tan tile and there was a huge mirror that hung over the sink.

"And look, bubbles for the tub and feel these towels!" Rory exclaimed. "So soft!"

Lorelai walked over and felt the towels. "Wow. Our blankets aren't this soft." She picked up the bottle of bubbles. "Oh, Luuuuuke!" Lorelai called.

"Oh gross!" Rory said, knowing what her mother was going to suggest.

"Oh come on. We won't do anything dirty."

"I'm going to bed." Rory said.

"Towel?"

"It's so soft…."

"Aw, like a blankey?"

"Mom!"

"Ok, ok. Sorry. I know you love the towel. I'm sure all the kids are doing it now."

"It's all the rage."

She kissed Rory on the check. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight. Don't get pruney skin."

Lorelai smiled. "Ok."

Luke appeared at the door to the bathroom and Rory casually slipped out.

"What's going on?" Luke asked cautiously.

"Look at this tub." Lorelai said as she turned the faucet and water started to pour out into the tub.

"I see it…"

"It's big."

"Yes it is…"

"Luke!"

"What?"

"Come on!"

"What did I do?"

"Luke, we are in this gorgeous inn and there is a huge tub in the bathroom…"

"You wanna get in the tub together?"

Lorelai nodded as she poured the contents of the bottle into the tub and bubbles began to form.

She walked over to him and wrapped her arms round his neck and kissed him softly. He swiftly placed his hands on her hips and pulled her closer to him. She slowly began to unbutton his shirt, which for once, wasn't flannel.

"The shirt won't come off unless the tie is off." Luke said.

"Take it off."

Luke loosened the tie and then put it over her head. He gently took the hair out from under it and smiled.

"I always wanted to wear a tie."

"Really?"

"Well, actually, not until now…"

"I'm not wearing your dress if that's what you mean."

Lorelai laughed softly. "Ok…I guess you don't have to…" She said trying to act disappointed.

Luke took off his shirt exposing his muscular chest and Lorelai felt her heart start to race. She softly dragged her hands along his chest and then down to his belly button and then began to unbutton his pants.

Luke slowly lifted the pink strap of her dress and let it drop past her shoulder. He did the same with the other one and both her breasts were now exposed. She looked up into his eyes and he quickly removed his pants and boxers. Now he was fully exposed.

She casually pushed the rest of her dress to the ground and began kissing him again. She guided him over to the tub and motioned for him to get in first. He climbed into the tub and then she followed, sitting between his legs. She leaned her head back and rested in on his chest.

"This is nice." He said.

"Mmm hmm." Lorelai said as she slowly closed her eyes.

"So, we have to take a boat out to the vineyard, right?"

"We don't have to. But, we can. I know you like boats."

Lorelai grabbed a clump of bubbles and blew it off her hand. She giggled softly watching the bubbles fly in the air. Luke smiled. He loved how the simplest things could make her happy.

"Luke?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think we're doing the right thing here?"

"You mean eloping?"

"Yeah."

"Well, it wasn't really what I expected, but I think so. Why?"

"I'm not so sure…" She turned around in the tub to face him and her breasts were just barely under the water. Luke noticed this but lifter his head up to concentrate on what Lorelai was saying. "I think I might have changed my mind." She said slowly.

She bit her lip as she waited for his response. "Are you mad?" She asked.

"No. Of course not, Lorelai." Luke said as he wrapped him around her under the water. "We don't have to do anything you don't wanna do."

"So, we can have our small Stars Hollow wedding?"

"Yes."

"With the gazebo?"

"Yes."

"And Sookie can cater?"

"Yes."

"And my parents won't come?"

"Lorelai…"

"Damn."

"We can just seat them in the back."

Lorelai smiled. "Can we seat them with Patty and Babette? How great would that be?"

Luke chuckled. "You're evil."

"So, can we stay here tomorrow?"

"Sure."

"I like this place." Lorelai said as she resumed her previous position.

"Me too."

"I'm sorry I freaked out before."

"You didn't really freak out…"

"Yeah I did. I always let my mother get to me. No matter how hard I try to ignore what she says, I still always let it effect me."

"I hate what she does to you."

Lorelai sighed. "I know." She grinned mischievously. "Can we wait until the last minute to invite them?"

"They hate that."

"I know."

"Lorelai…"

"You never let me have any fun."

"I know I know. I guess we can seat them with Patty and Babette."

"Really? Yay!" Lorelai said as she clapped her hands. "Who needs a band when we've got that table as entertainment."

"People will be flocking from all over to see it."

"Oh oh and paparazzi's will come and then we'll have big huge body guards to take them down!"

"This wedding sounds very exclusive."

"Well, I don't want our private life in the tabloids."

"Yeah I can see it now. 'Luke and Lorelai wed and the Gilmores are stuck with the town gossip queens.'"

"Ooo we'll have to get a copy for everyone. They can be our wedding favors!"

"So, I guess it all works out."

"Yeah. It does." Lorelai said as a huge smiled spread across her face.

So, I know they were going to elope….but, I kinda changed my mind. Sorry for the confusion and I'm sorry if you were excited to see them elope. At first I was really excited to have them elope. I was like YES, this is gonna be awesome. But, then I saw the episode from last week and the way the town reacted to Lorelai and Chris eloping. And I know the town would be SUPER pissed if they waited so long for LL to get together and they eloped. Not that it matters what the town thinks, but, I dunno. I just didn't want them to elope anymore. SO, stay tuned for the wedding!