58 Crescent Road; this was the newly acquired house of Mr and Mrs Scott. It was an imposing home, rather more Brooke's style than Lucas's, however Brooke's recent pregnancy had made Lucas decide to treat his young wife to the house of her dreams. It included, of course, a large hot tub and swimming pool in the garden as well as a stunning master bedroom.
Lucas opened the door to the passenger side of their black Lexus Hybrid and helped Brooke out of the car. She might only be four months pregnant but Lucas wasn't taking any chances. Brooke refrained from rolling her eyes with difficulty, she might be pregnant but she wasn't crippled or anything and Lucas's constant treatment of her reminded her forcibly of a how one might treat a porcelain doll.
Turning around Brooke's breath caught in her throat as she surveyed her new home. It was perfect. She felt Lucas's arms sliding around her waist and turned to cup his face in her hands and place a searing kiss on his lips. "I assume this means the house gets the approval of Mrs Scott?" Questioned Lucas
"You guessed right, Broody boy," replied Brooke, excitement gleaming in her eyes, "Please can you give me a tour, please!"
"Of course Cheery, just wait until you see the garden, fully equipped with a hot tub and swimming pool." Brooke squealed so loudly that Lucas was sure that his ears were permanently damaged and dragged him towards the front door.
An hour or so later when Brooke had thoroughly explored every inch or her new home she sat on a couch in the den, with her hands resting contentedly on her unborn child, waiting for Luke to bring her a cup of coffee.
"Thanks Babe," murmured Brooke as Lucas handed her a steaming mug. Brooke smiled adoringly at Lucas and moved over to sit beside him as he wrapped his arm around her.
"This house is more than I could have ever dreamed of Lucas," said Brooke as she stared into Lucas's young and handsome face. "This will be our home, for our family." Lucas took Brooke now empty mug and placed it, with his own, on the coffee table, then proceeded to lift her into his lap. He cupped her face with one hand, smoothed his thumb over her soft cheek and kissed her lightly on the lips. In less than a minute the kisses they shared were no longer sweet and gentle, but fiery with passion and lust. With a great deal of self restraint Brooke pulled herself away from Lucas just as she felt him slip his hands under her top. "I love you so much Broody, but Nate and Tutormum are coming over in less than an hour and with all the thanking I have to do I know we're not going to be anywhere near respectable by then, so your just going to have to hold your horses and wait until tonight." Lucas groaned and brushed Brooke's lips with one last sweet kiss before lifting her off his lap.
"Sadly your right Cheery lets just hope tonight goes by nice and fast then, although I'd never miss a chance to spend time with our little Wyatt!"
"Oh so true, I can't wait until little no name gets here," said Brooke patting her stomach gently, "is born and then they can be playmates and grow up best friends."
Nathan and Haley had had their first child last month, Wyatt Christian Scott, who was the whole family's pride and joy. His jet-black hair and large brown eyes reflected both parent's good looks and his charming personality won over many hearts. Haley liked to joke that he obviously got that from her.
"My little Wy-Wy," exclaimed Brooke as, half an hour later, the Scott Juniors arrived at the door. Brooke took her tiny nephew out of Haley's arms with a look of such joy that Lucas felt his heart melt; he knew she would make an excellent mother.
"He Bro, Hales, like a drink?" Questioned Lucas as they ushered their friends into the lounge.
"Sure thing, man," answered Nathan, "This is an amazing house!"
"I know," gushed Brooke, while tickling little Wyatt, "He knew that this was my dream home!"
"I hate to break it to you Tigger," said Haley, trying not to laugh, "but this house is pretty similar to the one you grew up in, in Tree Hill, isn't it?"
"Oh but it's so much more," exclaimed Brooke, "Have you seen the amazing garden with hot tub and swimming pool and basketball court as well as our fabulous master bedroom?"
"Ok, ok," chuckled Nate, smiling at a giggling Haley, "We know that you have this one," he said pointing at Lucas, "Wrapped around your little finger!" Lucas made an indignant noise and was about to protest when Brooke silenced him with a kiss, "It's ok Babe, I wouldn't have it any other way!"
The rest of the evening passed off enjoyably as the new house owners gave their guests a tour around their home and served them dinner cooked, of course, by Lucas as Brooke's cooking skills were still mainly limited to ordering pizza. After a delicious roast chicken and vegetables served with a Merlot and sparkling grapefruit juice for Brooke, Haley feed a tired Wyatt and placed him into his carrycot before the whole party retired into the den.
They reminisced pleasantly about all the drama that they had experienced in high school and the disappearance of Peyton, about a week after graduation. Lucas had finally squeezed it out of Jake, during that summer, that she had been accepted into a college for art and design in California and was spending the rest of the summer with a cousin in L.A. They had all tried to keep in contact with her but with the lack of response from her side none of them had spoken to or heard about her in over a year.
Lucas and Nathan had both received full scholarships to Duke University and their respective girlfriends had found exciting courses there as well. Brooke had majored in Fashion and Clothes Design while Haley had chosen to study Law, much to everyone's amazement. Lucas's major was English Literature while Nathan had achieved surprising good grades in a joint degree of American History and Physical Education.
Six months before all four of them had finished their degrees, Nathan and Lucas had been head hunted and were hand picked to join the Charlotte Bobcats, straight out of college. Brooke loved her life in Charlotte and now adored their new house. Haley and Nathan lived only a few minutes drive away an expensive house, similar to Brooke and Lucas's though as Brooke was quick to point out, without the outside hot tub.
After biding their friend's goodnight, Lucas closed the front door and scooped a laughing Brooke into his arms. Although they hadn't really unpacked anything since they had arrived they had employed a cleaner and some movers to set up their main items of furniture yesterday. This had included their large oak framed bed where Brooke now found herself being placed. As Lucas gently removed her shoes and sweater, Brooke's small fingers nimbly undid the buttons on his shirt and slipped it off his shoulders. Lucas's lips found their way to her neck where she groaned uncontrollably as he kissed a particularly sensitive spot.
The kisses turned feverish with love and passion and Brooke found Lucas's lips on her own and his tongue begging for entrance. As she readily accepted it her thoughts became too clouded with lust to think straight and she sank it a joyful bliss. After making love Lucas, wrapped himself protectively around Brooke's petite form with one hand on her stomach and kissed her sweetly goodnight whispering, "I love you so much Brooke."
"I love you to darling," replied Brooke as drowsiness overcame and she drifted of into a contented sleep."
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Lucas awoke the next morning to find Brooke lying peacefully in his arms. He loved watching her sleep; she always had a look of such utter peace and joy. As he stroked her soft hair he felt her stirring and looked down to find loving hazel eyes looking back into his. "Morning Husband," murmured Brooke as Lucas kissed her softly.
"Morning Cheery, god you're beautiful," said Lucas smiling adoringly. "I find it amazing that I can find more things to love about you when my hearts feels like it will burst with love already."
"Aww, Lucas, you're making me blush," replied Brooke, "But I know how you feel!"
They had gotten married about ten months ago at a small, but quaint church in Charlotte surrounded by all of their family and friends. It had been a beautiful service with Brooke wearing a gorgeous, classic gown and Lucas in a handmade suit. Nathan had been Lucas's best man with Mouth, Skills, Andy and Keith as groomsmen. Brooke had had Haley as her Maid of Honour with Bevin, Rachel, Karen and Emily (formerly known as Jules) as her bridesmaids. It had hurt Brooke that Peyton, her former best friend couldn't be there but Lucas had tried in vain to contact Jake and Peyton. They had last heard that they were living together after graduating from college, with Jenny, who was now around eight years old. Brooke would have also dearly loved to have had Jenny as a flower girl along with Rosalie Ava Hargrove, Andy and Karen's now six year old daughter. Luckily Rosie had done a fantastic job at throwing the petals and she really had looked pretty in her miniature bridesmaid dress made of pale blue satin.
The whole family had forgiven Emily, except of course, for Dan, as her love for Keith was so obvious and they had married over five years ago. They were now a very happy family living in a comfortable house in Tree Hill, with their four year old twins, Adam Samuel Scott and Logan Peter Scott. Keith was still running his own garage and Emily had just restarted work as a Personal Assistant in a Law Firm.
Both Rachel and Mouth and Bevin and Skills were together, although neither were yet married or engaged. The former couple were living in an apartment in New York City while Bevin and Skills resided in East Rutherford, New Jersey where Skills was on the New Jersey Nets.
As Lucas thought about all their friends and family, Dan's face flashed across his brain. He instantly frowned, he hadn't heard from Dan in a long time, since he had reconciled his marriage with Deb and they had left Tree Hill. Nathan hadn't heard from them either and like Peyton, they had vanished from their lives.
He wondered if he would ever see him again but he had come to the realisation a long time ago that since Dan's disappearance, his life had definitely been on an upward slope of happiness and he frankly didn't care if he ever saw him again. He had two admirable father figures in his life, Andy and Keith, and they were good enough for him.
Staring once again at his beautiful young wife in his arms he pulled himself out of bed, bringing Brooke with him. "No… tired… bed…" Whined Brooke as she feebly attempted to grasp onto the covers.
"Sorry Pretty Girl," replied Lucas, "But the unpacking starts today and if we stay in bed all day we'll never get anything done!"
Brooke gave in and dragged Lucas towards the bathroom, if they had to get she was going to make sure that they had fun doing it!