Thanks for all the reviews, I've so glad you liked it because I wasn't sure if it was going to work or not. This is the last chapter as it was only supposed to be a filler while you wait for the sequel to Small World (Title suggestions are still welcome) it should be starting soon I just want to get a few chapters down on paper first before I start posting.

Lorelai spent the rest of the day at home, resting and applying copious amounts of the cream on her arms. She wanted to get rid of the bruises as quickly as possible. They were just a constant reminder of what had happened. The next morning she decided to walk to work. The sun was out and Lorelai had been stuck inside for too long. She needed a large gulp of fresh air. She walked casually down her street and into the town square. It was still fairly empty as it wasn't even warm yet. Her pace slowed unconsciously as she passed Luke's Diner. Her eyes drifted towards it and at that moment Luke's eye's drifted out the window. Their eyes met for a split second but Lorelai snapped her head away and sped off quickly. Luke sighed, he closed his eyes for a second, remembering the bruises on her arms and the cut on her head. The way she had turned away from him, Her voice when she reminded him that they had broken up and the empty, almost broke look in her eyes just now as their eyes met. In his daydream he forgot about his customer waiting impatiently for his coffee refill.

Lorelai stood at the reception desk tapping her pen against the wood. She was also in her own little world. Luke's sorrowful eyes staring back at her were haunting her. She couldn't get her mind off them.

"Do you have to do that" Michel whined. Lorelai snapped out of it and turned towards him.

"I'm the boss, I'll do what I like" Michel threw his hands up in mock surrender. He turned and walked off. Lorelai looked up and shook her head. Her morning hadn't turned out as well as she'd hoped. First she had to placate some angry guests as Michel had said something he shouldn't have, then Sookie had wanted to talk to her about her "secret relationship" with Luke. They had also run out of coffee again which was causing the bad mood she felt herself in. She heard the front door open and then close again so she looked over to greet some new guests. She was mildly shocked to see Luke standing there quietly.

"Hey" She spoke softly.

"Hey" He replied in the same volume. They stood there completely still, waiting for the other to make the first move. Finally Luke spoke.

"Can we talk?" She nodded.

"Sure"

"Let's go for a walk, it's nice outside" He opened the door for her and led her outside. "You have a good suggestion for the best route to go?"

"This way" She pointed down a small path that wound down behind the inn and disappeared into he trees "It circles the lake" She began walking, letting him follow her. "So what did you want to talk about?" She asked as they neared the lake.

"I thought I would try again and ask you who caused the bruises"

"Luke" She sighed, letting herself drop onto a nearby bench.

"Why won't you tell me?" He sat down next to her.

"Because you just go find the guy who did it and kick his ass, I don't wanna bail you out of jail a second time"

"What makes you think I would phone you?" Luke smiled, letting her know he wasn't serious. "What if I promise that I won't overreact or go off on a murder rampage"

"I doubt you could keep it"

"I swear on my life" He spoke loud and clear. His voice the most serious she had ever heard it. "Tell me what happened" He spoke soft and calmly. Lorelai stayed quiet, taking a moment to think about whether or not she wanted to tell him or not, whether he could keep his promise.

"The night before Dean found me I was alone in the house and there was a knock on the door" Lorelai began, she kept her eyes on the serene lake in front of her. "It was Christopher" Lorelai heard Luke's sharp intake of breath. She placed a hand on his arm to calm him down.

"What happened?"

"He tried to apologise for what he did at the wedding and I told him to get out my house. I didn't want to see him again. He wouldn't take no for an answer, he must have been drinking cos the next thing I know he grabbed my arms and shook me"

"Lorelai"

"I don't remember much after that but he must have pushed me to the ground, I probably hit my head on the coffee table on the way down"

"And he just ran?" Lorelai nodded. "I want to kick his ass right about now" He saw Lorelai about to protest but he jumped back in quickly "But I won't, because I know it's my fault this all happened"

"Luke no! This is not your fault why would you think that?"

"If I wasn't so stupid and broken things off then I would have been at the house" Luke stood up and walked to the waters edge, facing away from Lorelai.

"You don't know that, you could have been at the diner" Lorelai went to stand by Luke. "Luke I don't blame you, I would never blame you. It's Christopher's fault this happened, It's my mom's fault for the wedding fiasco, It's my fault for lying to you in the first place. I blame myself" Luke spun round to face her.

"Why? I was the one who said I was all in, I was the one that backed out at the first sign of trouble," Lorelai laughed, the slight breeze blowing her loose hair back away from her face. Luke thought she had never looked more beautiful. "What?"

"I guess we're both to blame"

"I guess we are" Lorelai let her hands drop to her sides, her right hand brushing against Luke's left. Slowly Luke opened his hand and Lorelai slid her smaller hand inside his.

"Luke?"

"Lorelai?" They spoke simultaneously. Both laughed nervously.

"You go first" Lorelai spoke as her laughter died down.

"I just wanted to ask…I dunno…is it too late for us?" Lorelai turned to him so they stood chest to chest.

"I was going to ask you the same thing" She replied. Luke lifted his free hand to her face and gently stroked her cheek. He then cupped her cheek and brought her face towards his. Their lips met as if they had never broken up, the spark was still there as the kiss deepened. Their lips and tongues retracing old steps, trying to memorise the contours it had sorely missed. Their hands broke apart and Lorelai's arms went around his neck to pull him closer. His arms went around her small waist with the same idea in mind. Eventually their lips broke apart but they stayed close together.

"I missed you" She whispered.

"Missed you too" He replied. He tightened his grip of her waist and she grinned madly at him.

"How about we forget the last few weeks didn't happen"

"I don't know what you're talking about" Luke played along. They kissed again, not being able to get over the feel of their lips against each other and the broken feeling ,that had once surrounded them, drifting off into nothingness. They broke apart a moment later, untangling themselves fully. They grasped hands again and began walking back down the path the way they had come.

"You wanna go for some lunch?" He asked.

"Sure, where were you thinking?" She laid her head against his shoulder as the walked.

"How about Sniffy's and then back to the diner"

"I love sniffy's" Luke laughed.

"I know you do"

"And I haven't had a decent cuppa java in weeks"

"Who said anything about coffee" Luke gave her a sly smile and she smiled back flirtatiously.

The End