A/N: Teske and myself have come together to write a fabulous Breyton fic for you all. My hat goes off to Teske for the storyline, she's the true genius behind it all. Enjoy
Chapter 1.
NO POV (REALITY)
Decisions. We all make them. Though what happens when these decisions become fatal and your own life is at risk.
'That was Cooper' Nathan rushed to the edge of the bridge looking down into the dark depths of the river where the limo disappeared in.
'Cooper' yelled Nathan. Looking frantically into the water, hoping for some sign that they are alive and alright. Nothing.
'Cooper' Hayley joins her husband. This isn't suppose to happen, this was to be the happiest day of her life.
'Hayley call 911' Nathan asks whilst taking off his jacket
'Nathan don't' she begs, not wanting to lose her husband, the man of her dreams.
'I love you' was all that he said before he ran to the edge of the bridge and dives into the river to save his uncle and Rachel.
Lucas and his mother were driving to meet Hayley and Nathan to give her, her purse before they left for their honeymoon. As they drove around the corner they notice Hayley huddled in a heap in the middle of the bridge. Without thinking Lucas slams his brakes on causing the car to screech to a halt. Karen looks frantically at Lucas trying to find answers for his sudden reaction. Before she could speak Lucas was out of the car, racing over to Hayley.
'What happened?' pants Lucas as he looks around for Nathan.
'L-limo plunged over' is all she manages to say. Lucas crouches down and wraps his comforting arms around Hayley as she sobs into his chest.
'And Nathan? Where's Nathan?' he tried to be calm, not wanting to cause anymore pain. He had an inkling where he could be, but wanted confirmation for himself.
'He went in to save them' she sobs looking into Lucas' bright blue eyes.
That was all that needed to be said before he unravelled himself from his frantic best friend, knowing that he needs to save the man she loves. His brother.
'Lucas what do you think your doing?' Karen asks warily, as she walks quickly over to them.
'Saving the people I love' he says whilst he undid his tie, shoes and jacket. Tossing them carelessly into a heap.
'No your not' she replies sternly 'Wait for the paramedics and police to take care of it'
'There's not much time Mum. None of them have resurfaced' he explains whilst pulling up his shirt sleeves.
'That's exactly why I don't want you to go in after them. I don't think I can take losing you, not after losing Keith' she says tears forming in her eyes.
Lucas was now in an inner battle with himself. Should he go and try and save them or just stay helplessly on the bridge not knowing what is happening beneath the surface..
'I love you Mum. Tell Brooke I love her as well and she will forever be my pretty girl'. He smiles before he plunges into the river. As he pierces the darken surface of the river he could feel it seep through his suit. The weight dragging him down as he struggles to keep afloat. He takes a deep breath then plunges in search of the sunken limo.
It takes him a few good seconds before his eyes begin to focus. He peers around the dark depths and his eyes catch onto the vehicle that sits lonely on the darken depths of the river bed. He swims over peering into the window, no one. Maybe they have escaped? Maybe Nathan has managed to save them? As he turns around to swim up for air his pants become caught on the side of the car. No amount of forceful tugging could unlatch him. Oxygen now clearly becoming a problem he frantically moves his body about, hoping ripples in the water will develop to get the attention from the women above him, though time running out he felt himself become tired finds himself seeping into darkness.
POV LUCAS (ALTERNATE WORLD)
I open my eyes and I'm no longer under water fighting for my life. I'm laying in my small single bed. I roll over and notice the clock beaming brightly 8.45am. I jump out of bed wanting to know if Nathan, Cooper and Rachel are okay. I shuffle to the kitchen and see my mum cooking up a storm.
'Mum, what are you doing?' I ask as I walk to the fridge to grab a glass of milk.
'Making my son breakfast' she turns around briefly and smiles.
'Don't you have to work in the café today?'
'Yes but Jake has happily agreed to open for me'
'So what happened after I dived in after Nathan' I ask, not remembering what occurred after I got myself caught on the limo.
'What are you on about?' mum says confused
'You know after Hayley and Nathans wedding the limo plunged into the river and I went in after them' I say closing the fridge and turning to sit on the table.
'I don't know what you're talking about Luke, is this a dream you had?'
'No, no, no it actually happened'
'Luke sorry to tell you but Hayley and Nathan aren't married' she says as she joins me at the table her hand over mine in concern.
'What?' it is now my turn to question, confused with her answers.
'Yeah they are dating, but seriously marriage at your age' she laughs at the idea
I stand up from the table afraid what is happening, that maybe I wasn't the only one to swallow too much water. 'Oh, well I'm going to go out' I say pointing to the door.
'What about breakfast?'
'I'm not hungry' I lie as I quickly walk out to go see Brooke, for her to tell me what is actually happening and why my mother is acting all strange. Maybe it is pregnant hormones or something. I finally make my way to her apartment and knock on the door. No answer. I slowly open the door knowing she has a habit of forgetting to lock the front door. I walk my way through her deserted house. Maybe she really isn't home, however I hear a muffled sounds coming from her bedroom.
I hesitate hearing Peyton and Brookes voices, a smile appears on my face as I softly knock on the door.
'In a sec' came my favourite voice, however a little huskier then usual. She opens the door; her facial expression conveys it all. She was not expecting me to be here. I notice her hair is all dishevelled like she has just woken up.
'Um Luke what are you doing here?' she asks surprised her hands going to her hip as her eyebrow arches. I look at her and take in her beauty, how her stature is the biggest turn on.
'To see my girlfriend' I say obviously moving closer to her.
She moves back her hands over her chest protectively 'We have never dated' she states in a duh tone
'Huh' was all I managed to choke out, confusion evident. What the hell is going on?
POV BROOKE (REALITY)
The fight with Lucas I had earlier today keeps replaying in my mind.
Flashback
Brooke is looking through some purses for her own purse as Lucas enters.
"Look Brooke, I need you to listen to me, ok, I understand that you didn't know about the kiss, and I'm sorry for springing it on you, but I meant what I said. It didn't mean anything." He tried to explain his kiss with Peyton in the library.
Brooke's head shot up. "A kiss always means something."
"Ok, well, maybe you're right. But it wasn't a romantic moment. And you would know that if.."
"If what? I was there?" Brooke cut him off. "if what I was there?! As you so sweetly pointed out, at the party, the party that I threw for you, I wasn't there, was I?" she continued, using her hands to support her words.
Lucas closed his eyes. "Is it impossible, for you to forgive me?? I forgave you.."
"For What?"
"For Sleeping with Chris Keller."
"And you know what Lucas? I loved you for that. You had such grace in that moment that I fell in love with you all over again. I can't believe that you would use it now as a bargaining chip." Brooke said gaining tears in her eyes.
"No, I'm not." Lucas said trying to defend himself. "I just need you to trust me and believe me when I tell you that my heart is with you. A part of me feels like ever since we got back together you've just been waiting, waiting to push me away."
Brooke's sadness turned into anger. "Oh, great! You kiss Peyton, again! And I'm pushing you away!" She yelled walking to another table, throwing another purse on it. "God! Why did I make everybody identical purses as wedding gifts!"
Lucas walked up to her. "I love you, Brooke. I don't know how else to say it."
Brooke gained tears in her eyes once again. "How about how you show it?? I am not pushing you away Lucas, I am holding on for dear life! But I need you to need me back! Why wouldn't you tell me about the kiss and why wouldn't you call me while you were away and why won't you ever just let me all the way in?" With every word she said, she pushed her hand to his chest as the place of his heart.
End Flashback
I don't know why I made such a big deal out of it, I mean, Peyton was bleeding to death and Luke just protected her. Maybe Lucas is right, maybe I just forgive him for that one kiss, as he forgave me for that stupid Chris Keller part. I grab my car keys and I walk outside to go to Luke's as suddenly my cellphone beeped. I opened it and saw a text message from Karen.
Come to the hospital. Take Peyton with you.
I wonder what it could possibly be. I hope it's nothing with Lucas or Haley or Nathan. God, I even hope it's nothing with Rachel. I quickly get into my car and race off to Peyton's. When I go in, I found her lying on her bed, drawing one of her sketches.
"Peyton?" I ask, trying not to scare her.
"Brooke." She states. "I didn't hear you come in. What's up?"
"We have to go to the hospital." I say, grabbing a hold of her arm and pulling her with me. Not even listening as she asks me what's wrong. I almost ran over a kid on a skateboard with the speed I was driving. Peyton puts her hands on the dashboard in order to steady herself.
"Brooke, easy. It's not gonna change anything if you come just five minutes later. You don't have to race." She says, actually making a point.
"I'm sorry." I whine. "I just don't know what's going on and I would really like to know."
"Me too, sweetie, me too." Peyton calms me. "But that doesn't mean you have to drive so fast or you're gonna end up in hospital too. And I wouldn't be able to handle that. Not since my mom died in the hospital."
I sigh slowly and slow the car down 'til a normal speed. As we arrive to the hospital, I run in, not even bothering taking my car keys with me. I see Karen sitting on a chair with her head in her hands.
"Karen?" I ask.
Before she could answer, Peyton stands besides me and hands me my car keys.
"Thanks." I quickly say, before turning to Karen once again. "Karen, what's wrong?"
"It's Haley, Nathan, Lucas, Rachel and Cooper." She says between sobs.