A/N: I didn't get nearly as much time to write as I'd anticipated this weekend so I've broken the next section up into two chapters so I can get this first part posted today, the next part will hopefully be up later in the week.

As always these characters are not mine, although I wish they were.

I'd like to say a quick thank you to everyone who has taken the time to review so far, it's really encouraging to hear how much you are enjoying the story!

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"Come on let's get out of here quick before we get accosted by Patty or Babette for another show and tell" Lorelai said as she picked her bag up from where it had fallen on the floor earlier.

Luke didn't need to be told twice, with his hand on Lorelai's elbow he quickly guided them both out of the studio and towards the refuge of the diner. Lorelai was practically running to keep up with Luke's long strides but with their quick pace they managed to escape before anybody from the meeting had chance to make any more comments to either of them.

Once safely inside the diner Luke re-locked the door behind them and started pulling down the blinds to give them some privacy from the curious townies who had started to follow them to continue their viewing of the Luke and Lorelai show. "It's like living in a damn fish tank" he muttered to himself as Kirk took up a spot in front of one of the windows after finding the diner door locked. Luke glared at the small group who had gathered outside as he pulled the last blind down, creating a private little world for him and Lorelai away from the town crazies.

"So…" Luke started awkwardly, "Do you want some coffee?" Not waiting for a response Luke started brewing a new batch, desperate for something to focus on other than the tingle he still felt on his lips.

"Hey Luke"

"Yeah?" Placing a steaming mug down on the counter in front of her Luke finally allowed himself to look at her but she was studiously looking down at her mug. Her finger lightly traced the rim as she said "We just kissed"

" I remember" He said with a smile.

"I-I just wasn't expecting that. But I liked it. A lot." She finally met his gaze as she spoke her eyes were wide blue saucers. Seeing the smile break out across his face at her words did wonders to dampen down her nerves "I'd like to try it again maybe"

"Only maybe?" Luke asked with a grin as he rounded the counter to stand in front of her.

"Or definitely…" Luke took that as his cue, his hands gently framed either side of her face as he tilted it up to meet his. Their lips met softly at first, but this was already much more that the ghost of a kiss they had shared in the studio. Luke angled his head as Lorelai threaded her fingers around his neck and toyed with the ends of his hair. She ran her tongue lightly across his bottom lip, asking for permission to deepen the kiss. Permission Luke willingly granted. Eventually they broke apart both panting for breath.

"So are we still so sure there's nothing going on here?" Lorelai's eyes twinkled playfully as she asked this. She ran her hands across his shoulders and down his arms taking great pleasure in the feel of the strong muscles she found there. Her fingers splayed out around his biceps, her thumbs lightly stroking backwards and forwards, mirroring the movement of Luke's hands on her hips. "Lorelai I would very much like for there to be something going on here" His voice was low and husky and it sent a shiver of anticipation up Lorelai's spine. "Would you like to go to dinner with me?"

"Dinner hmmm? Well they do say the way to a girl's heart is through her stomach"

"I thought the promise of food would be a good enticement knowing you" Luke laughed, they were both still holding each other close neither one of them wanting to break contact just yet. "Is that a yes?" Lorelai simply nodded her response before her lips were once again claiming his. Luke started placing feathery kisses along her jaw until he found that sweet sensitive spot just below her ear. "Does tomorrow work for you?" Lorelai asked breathily her eyes closed as Luke continued to work his magic down her neck. She gasped as he sucked gently on her pulse point then soothed it with his tongue. She knew that would leave a mark on her delicate skin but she found it hard to care at the present time. "Tomorrow's good" Luke managed to murmur in response as he furthered his exploration of her skin. She tasted sweet, like a peach almost. Whatever the flavour was Luke found it addictive, he had worked his way down Lorelai's long slim neck and was just starting to tease the flesh across the top of her breasts when Lorelai's cell started ringing. Reluctantly Luke tore his mouth away from her heaving chest and stepped back slightly but not fully breaking contact with her, his hands still gently caressing her hips. Lorelai gave him an apologetic smile as she pulled her phone out of her bag. Seeing the call ID said Rory she took a big steadying breath to hide her excited state. "Hi sweets what's up? Oh yeah erm I had a cup of coffee at Luke's after the meeting, I'm coming home now see you soon"

As she hung up she noticed the time. "No wonder Rory's calling me the meeting finished nearly two hours ago! Man time really does fly when you're having fun. As much as I'd love to stay here and continue having… fun, I really need to get home. I should probably talk to Rory about us too before tomorrow" Luke's smile faltered slightly, would Rory have a problem with them being together? He knew how close the girls were so Rory's opinion could be a deciding factor in the future of any relationship between him and Lorelai. Noticing the worried look on his face Lorelai brushed her fingers through his hair soothingly. "Hey don't worry about this, Rory loves you and she loves me so she'll be happy for us. At least I hope she will, I'll talk to her".

Trusting that Lorelai knew her daughter best Luke tried to push his worries aside. They had finally both opened their eyes at the same time, he didn't want this chance to just disappear again. "Come on I'll drive you home"