Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill or any of these characters. All I own is this plot!
It's Saturday morning. Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, and Haley are at the café having breakfast. Karen has just given birth to her daughter, and is resting in the hospital. Deb is taking over the place until she's back. Prom is only a week away.
"So pretty girl, are you done with your prom dress yet?" Lucas asks Brooke sweetly.
"Almost. But I already told you, no peeking! Plus, it'll look even better on your bedroom floor on prom night, I can promise you that," Brooke replies with a smirk.
Haley laughs. "God, Brooke!"
"Sorry. What about you, Tutor Girl? Have you found a dress yet?" Brooke looks over at her best friend.
"Ugh don't remind her, please!" Nathan groans.
"NO!! Everything I like, I can't fit into! It's like some sort of evil curse!" Haley looks down at her breakfast.
"Well, baby, either that or you're pregnant," Nathan says gently.
Haley punches him playfully. "It's all your fault!"
"Eh, I don't know Hales," Brooke says with a smile. "But I actually paid attention in Health class and I think it takes two to make babies."
"Okay, I've heard enough, really." Lucas drops his fork and picks up his glass of orange juice.
"Hun, have you tried dress shopping at an actual maternity store?" Brooke asks.
"No, she's in denial to the fact that she's now carrying the weight of two," Nathan answers for her.
"I'm not in denial. I just can't stand looking at all those huge dresses. Eight months ago I would've been able to fit into a skimpy, little black dress. Now I have to shop at a store with 30 year old soccer moms."
"Come on Hales, stay positive. I'm sure you'll find something," Lucas tries comforting her, unsuccessfully.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm going dress hunting again tomorrow. Maybe I'll have some luck then. And if not, I'm just going to skip out on prom."
"Oh come on Haley, you don't want to miss your last prom!" Brooke looks shocked.
"And I also don't want to go looking like a giant, miserable hippo wearing a poncho."
"Please, not the poncho," Nathan groans.
"My point exactly."
"Look at it this way, Hales. In a few months you're going to be a total MILF! You're a lucky man, Nathan Scott," Brooke winks at Nathan.
"I tell myself that every time I see that smile…" Haley smiles at him and they kiss tenderly.
Just as the gang is finishing up their breakfast, Peyton walks in holding her sketchbook.
"Sup P. Sawyer! You just missed Deb's killer scrambled eggs. She's no Karen, but these eggs are to die for." Brooke hops up to hug Peyton.
"Nah, I'm not here for the food. I just sort of felt uncomfortable being home alone, even in broad daylight. Big baby, huh? Anyway, I knew I would find you guys here so I decided to drop by."
AN: Psycho Derrick incident has recently happened. After stalking her, he attacked Peyton at her house; Lucas and Brooke came in and saved the day, and now Derrick's in prison.
"Peyton, I meant it when I told you, you're welcome to come stay with us in our apartment until you get over this," Haley says.
"Hey, you can stay with me and Rachel too. Just try not to pull each other's hair out." Brooke laughs, trying to lighten the mood.
"Thanks guys, but I'll never get over this fear if I try running from it."
"Well, Psycho Derrick's behind bars now so you don't have anything to worry about. And if you ever need anything at all, Nate and I are just a call away." Haley reaches over to squeeze Peyton's arm.
"We all are," Brooke nods.
"Thanks. I love you guys."
With this, Peyton looks over at Lucas and they make eye contact. He smiles at her casually, but his arms are wrapped around Brooke. Peyton looks back down at her sketchbook, lost in her thoughts. Why won't these feelings for Lucas just go away already? He's in love with Brooke. What would she say if she found out her best friend has feelings for her boyfriend? What a mess.
"Alright gang, what are you all up to today?" Brooke asks.
"Haley and I are doing some more shopping for the baby. We're still working on his nursery," Nathan puts one hand on Haley's tummy proudly.
"Oh please, you guys have been working on that nursery since before you even found out you were pregnant." Brooke rolls her eyes.
"Very funny," Haley fights back the urge to giggle. "No, it's just that we want it to be perfect by the time Baby Scott decides to drop by."
"Trust me, that place is full of stuff Baby Scott doesn't even need. I think the kid has so many stuffed animals in there he could start a zoo." Lucas shakes his head with a smile.
"And who's to blame for most of that, exactly?"
"What?! I can't help but spoil my first nephew." Lucas leans over to talk to Haley's tummy. "Isn't that right, little Baby Scott? Uncle Luc is going to spoil you rotten."
"Anyway, I think we should meet up for dinner tonight. It's been a while since we've all gotten a chance to sit down and just hang out. No baby talk, no talk about graduation or college. None of that responsibility junk. Just fun fun fun!" Brooke says with the usual cheerleader pep in her voice.
"Alright, that sounds good to me. But we should really get going right now. Nate's got his heart set on buying Baby Scott a mini basketball hoop." Haley stands up slowly.
"Please! The kid's not going to be able to shoot hoops for at least another 5 years," Peyton laughs, relieved to finally be thinking about something other than Derrick.
"You can never be too prepared. See you guys later!" Nathan takes Haley's hand and they leave.
Peyton, Brooke, and Lucas are still seated at the table but Peyton feels awkward watching them together. Brooke notices something's on Peyton's mind and makes a mental note to ask her about it later.
AN: Well there's my first chapter. Don't worry, I already have so much planned for this story but I had to start somewhere. Just stay with me here and leave me some reviews! Thanksss.