A/N thanks again to samvalasam for doing the beta and providing feedback and some changes to make the chapter better.
Luke's Lake
Chapter 14
Lorelai opened her eyes feeling the warmth of another body sharing her bed for the first time in years, her arm across Luke's chest she could feel his heart beating slowly, moving to get closer Lorelai lay her head on Luke's chest to listen to it.
"Good morning," Lorelai heard as Luke kissed the top of her head once again.
"It sure is," Lorelai said in a soft voice barely audible.
Luke smiled pulling Lorelai closer, they lets intertwined, "Did you have a good sleep?" Luke asked.
"You know I did, even without having great sex first," she said pulling back to kiss Luke on the lips.
"Well if you get much closer," Luke said in a deep voice.
"So do you regret not having your way with me," Lorelai joked.
Luke chuckled with a little snorting in his usual way, "If someone had told me a week ago I'd not want to sleep with you I would have got the butterfly nets out, but no this was good. Not that I hated all we did but at least we know we can share the same bed and not wake up on the floor with the town watching," he said.
"What time is it?" Lorelai asked with the clock behind her.
"Just after six," Luke said.
"There's one of those in the morning?" Lorelai joked with a smile.
"Yes they just bought it in and I better start breakfast so I can get to the diner, before the morning rush is over," Luke said getting out of the bed.
"You having a shower?" Lorelai asked with a grin.
"Yes, and I'm locking the door," Luke said finding his bag.
"Great I finally get you naked in my house and I still don't get anything," Lorelai pretended to pout, "Come on let me wash your back I'm a good back washer."
"Nice offer, call me when Rory goes back to Yale," Luke said opening the bedroom door to enter the hall and go down the hall to the bathroom.
"Geez," Luke said opening the door to face Rory.
"Oh Luke," the young Gilmore said first looking at Luke then down to the floor.
"I'm sorry," Luke said backing off, "I'll…" Luke said turning away, wanting to return to the bedroom.
"No it's fine, I just finished," Rory said regaining her composure.
"Are you sure?" Luke asked turning back.
"Yes, it's all yours to um…" Rory said not wanting to think about Luke in the bathroom and possibly naked.
Smiling at each other the both laughed a little as they passed each other in the narrow hall.
"Rory," Luke said, as he was about to enter the bathroom. Rory stopped, turning back to Luke.
"Thanks for letting me stay," Luke adding.
"Luke your welcome to stay here any time, it's not up to me," Rory said with a small giggle.
"I'll be down in five minutes, how about pancakes for breakfast," Luke said with a smile.
"Sounds good, I'll get the coffee started. You might want to lock the door," Rory suggested, feeling better after their small talk.
Meanwhile Lorelai had been listening from her bed, smiling she put on her robe and slippers, following her daughter down to the kitchen.
"Luke locked me out of the bathroom," Lorelai complained reaching for the coffee.
"My idea," Rory said sipping her coffee.
"Are you sure you're my kid?" Lorelai joked.
"Just helping Luke out," Rory said before adding, "He'll be down in a minute to make us breakfast."
"I knew there was a good reason to date Luke," Lorelai smiled.
"So I'm going to visit Lane but how's about we meet up at Luke's for lunch?" Rory said getting up.
"Where are you going?" Lorelai asked.
"I need to get dressed before Luke gets back," Rory said walking over to her room.
"Why? He's already seen you in your Barnie the dinosaur PJ's," Lorelai commented as Rory closed the door.
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Later that day Lorelai made her way into the town square, ignoring the looks from the townies she made her way past Doose's market and across the small street. Walking fast the brunette breezed into the diner, "Where is everyone?" she asked looking around and seeing the vast emptiness of the diner while Luke was fixing the toaster again.
"I think they're avoiding me," Luke said looking up from his task.
"Did you throw the toaster at Kirk again?" Lorelai asked.
"I only did that once," Luke replied putting down the screwdriver he was using. "Coffee?" he asked as Lorelai sat or the stool.
"Is the Pope Catholic?" Lorelai joked smiling at Luke.
Luke poured the dark liquid into a blue coffee bowl and placed it on the counter in front of his girlfriend, "Here you go."
Lorelai took a sip before placing the bowl down again, "Come here," she said with a smile.
"Why?" Luke asked suspiciously.
"I want to kiss my boyfriend," she replied with a wink, making Luke smile.
"I'd like that," he said stepping back to her and leaning in. It was just a quick peck on the lips but meant so much to both of them.
"So how would you like to go out tomorrow?" Luke surprised Lorelai.
"Sounds good, dinner and a movie?" Lorelai asked relieved they would finally be going on a date.
"I have a few ideas," Luke said with a smug grin.
"Juice bar and the batting cages?" Lorelai joked.
"Maybe, you'll just have to wait until tomorrow; can you be ready by five?" Luke asked, not giving anything away.
"Five! Why so early?" Lorelai's interest was tweaked.
"I have a lot planned, so can you get away from the Inn early?" Luke asked again.
"Tom can cope without me for a few hours. What should I wear?" Lorelai asked.
"Neat casual should suffice," Luke said.
"What is neat casual? I think it's just an easy way to say wear what ever you want, just make sure no private parts are showing. Come on Luke I need more details." Lorelai pleaded leaning across the counter.
"Dress for a good time then," Luke added.
"So just my Mets caps and a pair of pumps?" Lorelai joked.
"Make it a Sox cap and you will make me happy; get that little black dress you've been talking about for the last few weeks, it'll make me even happier," Luke replied with a smile, "So do you want to order anything?"
"My usual burger and fries Hon," Lorelai said as she thought about the date.
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Five past the five following afternoon Luke pulled up outside 'The Crap Shack' as Lorelai liked to call it, knowing Lorelai's rules for dating he didn't arrive on time to allow Lorelai her bonus time to get ready. Knocking on the door Luke was greeted by Lorelai wearing the little black dress he had heard so much about, he looked like a goof as Lorelai twirled to show it off, deep V neck line, the same on the back.
"What do you think, I clean up good?" Lorelai asked standing in front of Luke, "Wait," she said reaching for her Sox cap on the hat stand.
Luke chuckled, "Perfect, it looks great," Luke said as they both lent in for a kiss.
"So where we going?" Lorelai asked picking up her purse and wrap.
"You'll see," Luke said closing the door for Lorelai.
Luke opened the truck door to let Lorelai in, "So it's not going to break down tonight it is?" she asked.
"Gypsy charged me a fortune to fix it so it better hold together for the next few hours," Luke said climbing behind the steering wheel.
Lorelai smiled putting on her safety belt and turning to Luke, "So the dress is a hit, what about the girl in the dress?"
"See this is why I hate complementing women, you never know the right thing to say," Luke put his face in his hands as Lorelai smirked at him, "Lorelai you look fantastic, you could be wearing just the cap and shoes and I'd be pleased."
"And so would our waiter," Lorelai added.
"You look beautiful as always," Luke said leaning across for another quick kiss before backing out of the driveway.
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"I don't believe I'm doing this," Lorelai smiled looking back at Luke behind her.
"I told you it would be fun," Luke reassured Lorelai.
"You know I'm going to have helmet hair," she said giggling as Luke moved behind her.
"That's why I asked you to wear your hair in a pony tail," Luke said taking hold of the baseball bat.
"You could have got me to wear jeans as well. I feel over dressed," she said looking around the batting cages.
"You look great, I like showing you off," Luke said with a smile.
"So I'm a trophy girlfriend?" Lorelai joked with a slight sarcastic tone.
"You're my girlfriend and I wanted to show you another part of my life," Luke said, proud she was there with him.
"I was joking with the batting cages comment," Lorelai said enjoying the moment.
"So you hold the bat like this, do you want a few practice swings?" Luke asked getting Lorelai into the batting stance.
"Be gentle, it's my first time," she joked with a dirty grin.
Luke let go of Lorelai to start the machine, "Okay when the green light comes on the balls will start being pitched," Luke reminded Lorelai as he got back in position behind her.
"I'm ready…" she said as a ball came flying past just missing them, "Geez they're fast!"
"It's on the slowest setting," Luke said getting ready for the next, "Swing!" he said the ball missing the bat again.
"I swung it!" Lorelai said proud but still missing the ball.
"Third ball," Luke reminding Lorelai to focus.
"Oh okay," she said finally making contact, "We got one!" Lorelai said loving the experience.
"You want to try it alone?" Luke asked, Lorelai nodding as he stood back in the corner.
"Here batter, batter, batter," Lorelai said as the machine let out another ball.
Lorelai began getting better at hitting some and missing less before the machine ran out.
"That was fantastic!" Lorelai said running up to hug Luke, "Can we do it again?" she asked.
"Maybe later," Luke said pointing to the line of people waiting.
"I love baseball," Lorelai hugged Luke again before picking up her purse and shoes.
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A short time later they were sitting in the juice bar, Lorelai eating her fries and burger while Luke picked at his salad.
"This is a great first date Luke, not what I expected but you're full of surprises." Luke blushed at her comment.
"Yeah well it's not over yet," Luke said picking some fries from Lorelai plate.
"There's more," Lorelai grinned, "We had the batting cages and mini golf what else is there in Black Rock?" she asked.
"Eat up or we'll be late," Luke said taking a drink.
--
"How about a movie in the park?" Luke said as they pulled up in the car park.
Lorelai lent over and kissed Luke again, "Just the perfect end to a great date," she said pulling back to look into Luke's dark blue eyes.
"I hope this is not the last thing we do tonight," he returned with a cheeky grin.
Lorelai held onto Luke's arm as they walked to their spot on the lawn, Luke put down a basket he had prepared and stowed in the back of the truck.
"There we go," he said as they lay the blanket out together.
"What happened to the guy not wanting to picnic on the lawn?" Lorelai asked taking off her heels and sitting down.
"Well this is not a picnic it's a movie," he pointed out.
"But we have food and drinks and this is a picnic blanket," she joked as Luke joined her.
"You know we can pack up and go home if you like!" Luke said pretending to get back up.
"Don't tempt me mister," she said pulling Luke back for a kiss.
Luke sat back down and opened the hamper, pulling out a still hot thermos. Lorelai smiled as he opened it and the coffee aroma filled the air.
"Luke this is officially the best date ever, I don't know how you'll even top this?" she smiled as Luke handed her a cup of the hot liquid.
"Me neither, I'm using all my A grade material tonight," Luke chuckled.
"Wow that's better, it's getting a little cool out here," she said pulling the wrap tight.
"That's why I bought the extra blanket, we can snuggle up under it together," he suggested.
"Sounds like a plan," Lorelai said as Luke unfolded it, "So what classic movie is on tonight?" she asked now sitting between Luke's legs.
"Last surprise of the night," Luke said just as the screen lit up and Casablanca began to play, "Thought we could watch the whole thing without interruptions this time, turn off your phone," he said, Lorelai obliging.
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Late that night, well the next morning, they lay in bed together, Lorelai clinging to Luke's side as they came off their orgasmic highs.
"How many times can I thank you for the best date in my life," she said resting her head on his chest.
"Well I liked that thing you did earlier," he said with a dirty grin.
"You mean the massage?" Lorelai joked, "I like giving you a good deep massage."
"It felt good," Luke said, "And thanks for introducing me to your little friend."
"Ernie," she giggled.
"You know I've never… before," he said blushing a little as they looked over to the nightstand with the device sticking up into the air.
"I normally work alone," he joked, "Now promise you won't use him when I'm not around, I'll not be replaced by a toy," Luke demanded.
Lorelai giggled, "I promise only to use Ernie in your presence."
There was silence for a few moments, "Hey Luke," Lorelai called softly.
"Yes Lorelai." Luke replied with the same tone.
"Why no flowers?" she asked.
"I have to leave something for the next time," Luke joked.
"You don't have to, if you don't want to," Lorelai added, "I know flowers are not your thing. Let's not forget every Thanksgiving Day argument.
Luke smiled to himself before answering, "I can do flowers, I just…"
"What is it Luke?" Lorelai turned to look at him.
"I just never have," Luke confessed.
"Not even with Nicole?" Lorelai asked, not one to bring up ex's while in bed.
Luke shook his head, "It just never felt right," he added.
Lorelai was a little concerned, "Does it feel right with use?" she asked.
"Lorelai I'll go out at get you some flowers if you like," he said going on the defensive.
"No Luke it's fine, let's get some rest," she said hating to end the night on a bad tone.
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The next day Lorelai was still a little upset from the end of what was a fantastic date. She worked on the computer at the check in desk when Kirk appeared before her.
Surprised, "Oh Kirk, don't do that!" she said holding her hand to her chest.
"Sorry Lorelai but I have a delivery for you," he said as some other men began bringing in flowers as all shapes and sizes.
"What is this?" Lorelai asked.
"Flowers?" Kirk said confused.
"Yes but from who?" Lorelai clarified.
Looking at the order, "Luke, he placed the order two days ago and specifically said they were to be delivered at nine AM today."
Lorelai smiled and she realised what Luke had done.
TBC…
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