Chapter 2: Luke


The bell did its familiar jingle, but this time I wish it wasn't there. Whenever the bell rings, it is obvious someone has arrived. In this case, I didn't want anyone, especially Luke, to know I'm here.


"Come on mom!" Rory said urgently.
"I'm coming, hold your horses little miss horsy holder!'
"Hey, that's my line."


Then it happened. Luke emerged, with the pot of coffee that I longed to drink. My heart was beating 100 times a second. I was panicking. Me, the confident Lorelai, panicking over a guy?


"Hi Lorelai"
"Hey there, Luke."
We both stood still for a moment, and it felt rather silly. I came back to reality when Rory gave me a gentle nudge.


Luke is staring at me. Oh my god what do I do? I glance at him, as furtively as possible. He smiles at me, I smile back. I guess it's official; I'm with Luke. How do we tell people? What will Taylor think? And the gossip gals of Stars Hollow, Babette and Patty…I can't deal with this right now. As I think of all the possibilities, the "what-ifs" our destination came into mind. I would take Rory to my old high school. I can't believe I haven't taken her there!


"Thanks for the coffee, Luke but we should be on our way."
"Oh well, OK have fun. I'll give you some coffee for the trip."
"Thank you Luke." I said, giving him another one of my smiles.


"Where are you going?"
"That's for me to know and you to find out"


To be continued...