All for Her
Disclaimer: I own NOTHING; though I would love to own One Tree Hill. Definitely a cool thought.
Story by:B. Davis FTW
"This is it Luke, are you ready?" His brother's voice echoed in his ears and a wide smile appeared on his face as he nodded. He'd been ready for this since the day he met her. He was wearing a stupid tuxedo for her that made him feel like a stupid doll, all because he loved her. The white carnation and baby's breath he wore in his breast pocket was for her; because he loved her and couldn't imagine one day of his life without her. So he nodded again, one hundred and twenty percent sure that she was the one for her. "Alright bro, I'm gonna go check on the ladies for you and make an attempt at preparing you for how amazing she's going to look" With a smirk and a quick wink his raven haired brother was gone.
Lucas turned his back to the door, looking into the mirror as he fiddled with his tuxedo jacket and bow. He laughed to himself as he fixed the bow tie, trying to make it straight. Brooke had insisted on a black bow tie for Lucas's tux instead of a regular tie. 'People always get married in ties, Broody. We have to be different in at least some way! What about when we tell our grandchildren about our wedding? Do you want to be the one to tell them we had a boring traditional wedding and you wore a stupid boring tie?' It wasn't a compelling argument in the least, but just like always, Lucas ended up giving in, and now he was here; annoyed at the fact that his bow tie won't stay straight. It's also why he was getting ready in a hotel room, with Brooke in the room next door before he walked out onto the beach for the ceremony. No, there was never going to be a traditional wedding in Brooke's life. It just wasn't enough, and he loved her for it.
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"Knock, knock ladies" Nathan peeked his head past the white door, closing it behind him quickly after he had passed through. His small four year old son quickly ran towards him, and Nathan lifted him into the air, settling him into his arms. "Hey buddy, you wanna go keep Uncle Lucas company for me while I check out the ladies?" He knew the young boy wouldn't go quite that easily. He was very attached to his mother and godmother, and wouldn't leave unless he knew for sure nothing was going to go awry. "I promise I'll keep a good eye on them" Nathan added after realizing that fact, and the four year old nodded, hopping out of his father's arms and out of the hotel room, running off to keep his uncle company. Nathan laughed softly, shaking his head as he walked into the second part of the hotel suite Brooke and Lucas would be sharing that night.
"Well, well, well. Lucas doesn't have any idea what he's in for, now does he?" Nathan grinned as Brooke and Haley turned around to look at him. Rachel had been sitting on the bed, putting her two cents in on Brooke's appearance from afar. His smile relaxed as he moved forward and took his friend and soon to be sister in law into an embrace, quickly letting go after being scolded about the bride's hair. "You look amazing Brooke, really" He could tell his words mattered when her cheeks reddened and her smile brightened.
"Thanks Nathan" She spoke softly, "How is he? Hopefully not as nervous as I am?" Jitters. That's what she was blaming it on. There were no nerves when it came to Brooke and Lucas and any decision they had made about their relationship. His kisses continued to give her chills up her spine; her skin tingled at his mere touch, and his eyes; God, his eyes made her melt in her shoes every time she saw them. There was no question that Brooke Davis was head over heels in love with Lucas Scott, but that didn't mean this wasn't a huge step for her. She was committing herself to Lucas for life; through both bad times and good. She would wake up to the same man every day for the rest of her life, hopefully. She had a fear that he would get sick of her and begin to regret their marriage, that he would look to fill their voided marriage through other women. Her fear always had been that she wouldn't be enough.
Sensing her friend's fear, Haley reached a hand and put it on the brunette's bare shoulder. "He's sure, Brooke. Trust us" Brooke looked around the room, seeing nothing but reassurance from her friends. She smiled to herself and nodded, accepting all their silent words. Haley glanced at the clock and clapped her hands, "Okay everyone, it's show time!" Brooke chuckled softly at her friend's words. "Nathan, you get Lucas and get out there and Rachel and I will go get ready. Brooke, we'll see you out there, okay?" Brooke smiled weakly and nodded, As Nathan and Haley left the room, Rachel stayed back for a second longer.
"Here we go, slut. You're not gonna be allowed to be a slut anymore, are you?" The red head joked, getting Brooke to laugh a bit.
"Don't leave yet Rach...I need someone with me for a couple more minutes, okay?" Brooke knew it was a rare moment when Rachel Gatina ever showed any type of real emotion for anyone, but she also knew that Rachel was an amazing best friend to her, and would be a good friend if it was needed. That's why Brooke wasn't surprised when Rachel simply nodded and sat down on the bed with Brooke, her arm draped over her friend's shoulder. Deep breaths were heard in rhythm with Rachel's hand moving up and down Brooke's bare arm. Her strapless wedding gown was flawless, and she knew Lucas would love it, she just needed a friend before the plunge into marriage. Especially a marriage that was supposed to be so perfect.
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"How's she looking little brother?" Lucas had become anxious when Nathan hadn't come back for at least ten minutes; but the moments felt like hours as the brooding blond awaited his younger brother's report. Was she nervous? If she was, did it seem like she was going to back out? She couldn't, right? They loved each other and they both had been dreaming about this day ever since they got engaged.
"She's breathtaking man. I'm in no way attracted to her, and I swear to God, she was amazing" Nathan put a hand on Lucas's shoulder, squeezing it gently and shaking him slightly. "She's so excited, she's basically shaking. Dude, I can't even explain the emotions that are going to be running through your head when you see her walking down that aisle" Nathan knew from experience, being his own wedding on the shore, knowing Brooke's simple yet elegant dress was going to literally knock Lucas off his feet.
"Thanks Nate. I'll see you out there, alright?" Nathan nodded, squeezing his older brother's shoulder once more, silently letting him now that this was it. As his dark haired brother left, Lucas took a deep breath. "Alright Luke. This is it," He wasn't normally one to talk to himself, but this was a big day that definitely called for calming of some nerves. "you've been waiting for this day, okay? It's going to be fine. Everything's going to go off without a hitch, just as you and Brooke planned"
"Talking to yourself help at all?" The feminine voice took him by surprise and Lucas turned around quickly, facing a head of loose blond curls. "Hey there Luke" Her smooth voice continued to shock him. What the hell was she doing here?
"Peyton, what are you doing here?" Lucas asked cautiously. Brooke and Lucas had decided together it was best if they didn't invite Lucas's ex because just as everyone knows, you never invite your ex to your wedding. It was like giving them a kick in the face. (How I Met Your Mother anyone?!)
"Well, those incompetent mailmen seemed to have misplaced my wedding invite" She sauntered over toward him slowly, forcing him to look up and down her body at the dark green dress she was wearing. She as she moved within inches of him, he stepped back uncomfortably. She ran a hand down his cheek, "They obviously misplaced my invite, right Lukey? You wouldn't dream of not inviting me to your wedding, would you?"
Lucas's breath hitched in his throat, because this situation made him completely nervous of what Peyton wanted to do to him. "Br-Brooke a-a-and I decided it wasn't a-appropriate" He stuttered because of his nerves. He stepped back again from her, finding himself against the mirror he was previously fixing his bow tie in. "Peyt, I-I have to go. I'm getting married"
"Luke, you know you don't want me to leave" She moved toward him again, running a hand through his hair, and he quickly ducked away from her hands
"Peyt, I'm serious," 'Well there's your voice, ya douche.' "You have to go. I'm about to get married to Brooke, the girl I love. We didn't invite you for this sole reason. Because you can't get over the fact that you and I are over. For good." He was about to walk out of the room when Peyton spun him around, pressing her lips against his, hard. He pushed her away harder than he intended to, and she stumbled back against the mirror, cracking it.
"Damnit Peyton! I said no! You and I are over! I'm in love with Brooke, and you're not messing that up again! We're not in high school, okay? We're adults now and there are actual repercussions to our actions!" He couldn't help but feel bad for her though; he would always have a soft spot for people. "Just get out of here Peyt, and I'll forget this ever happened. For your sake." The blond woman sighed, walking past him and pulling on his bow tie a bit, "Don't worry Luke, I find your resistance a turn on" Her devious smirk caused Lucas to be overwhelmed with a feeling of anger as he readjusted his bow tie, walking out of the hotel and to his place next to Nathan at the alter on the beach.
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His small conversation with Nathan seemed unimportant as he waited for the time that the violins would start, and Brooke in all her bare-footed beauty. She had insisted on not wearing shoes for the ceremony because she wanted to feel the soft sand between her toes so she could remember it for the rest of her life. She gave Lucas the choice to wear shoes or not, but he decided the former considering people would actually be able to see his feet because his slacks didn't cover them and it just might look a bit awkward on the altar.
When the slow violins began the music, Lucas's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but want to push Rachel and Haley forward to make them walk the aisle faster to let Brooke come so he could finally see his girl. He hadn't seen her in over twenty-four hours, and it was killing him. Any thoughts of the kiss with Peyton had been long since diminished. His complete and total focus was on his wedding right now. After what seemed like hours, Haley and Rachel finally made their way to their appointed spots, and it was time for Brooke to make her way through the matching flowered arch to the one he was currently standing under. For the second time that day, his breath hitched in his throat as he watched Brooke emerge from underneath the white carnation covered arch. He watched as she slowly made her way towards him, with her trail following flawlessly behind her white strapless gown. It was completely breathtaking, just as Nathan had told him.
Brooke could feel her cheeks reddening as everyone stood from their white wooden chairs and smiled at her as she walked down the flower bordered lane. Just as she wanted, she felt the cool sand between her toes and noticed everything was going perfectly because as she looked up at Lucas, she could see the sun slowly beginning to set as she made her way in front of him. She took his hands in hers and let out a quiet "Hey" when she noticed he couldn't take his eyes off of her.
"You're beautiful" He whispered simply before the priest began.
"Welcome everyone. We are gathered here today on this beautiful July 24th, 2011 to share with Brooke Davis and Lucas Scott as they exchange vows of their everlasting love. As Brooke and Lucas take their vows today, we are privileged to witness the joyous love of a new family -- a family that will be nourished and nurtured through the devotion of two separate individuals growing together through the common bonds of love. May their marriage bring them the peace, joy, comfort and contentment that is known in the hearts of all God's children. And may Lucas and Brooke both look forward to each new season of their marriage --- just as the world looks forward to each new season of the year. For all seasons bring with them their own special moments and memories. An essential requirement of a good marriage is a strong bond of real friendship and trust. Brooke and Lucas, your love for each other will grow deeper with every passing day, but it's important to remember that your love stands on a foundation of genuine, mutual affection and respect for each other. To truly LOVE another person is to be willing to accept both their strong points, and their weak points, with equal measures of understanding and respect. The vows you are about to exchange, will serve as a verbal representation of the non-verbal emotions that are as real as any thing that can be seen, heard or touched. For it is not the words that you will speak today that will bond you together as one --- but the strength of the love and commitment found deep within your souls."
'Here goes Luke, this is it. In about five minutes, you'll be married to the love of your life, and everything will be perfect'
"Brooke and Lucas have decided to memorize their vows, and so we will continue with the ceremony. Lucas, you may begin" He smiled, looking toward Brooke as he began.
"Brooke Penelope Davis, I told you that I would love you for as long as we will live years ago when we decided to get back together...for the third time" A couple scattered chuckles came from the small group of people watching "But you know what they say, third time's a charm. But in all seriousness, you know I can't live a day without seeing that beautiful smile of yours, and I wouldn't be able to go through my day without waking up to your sleeping figure in the morning. My sun rises and sets with you Brooke Davis, and my life is completely boring and bleak without my bright and shining Cheery. We've had our rough patches through the million and one years we've known each other, but I have never stopped loving you for even a second during those days. You're my one and only pretty girl and to go through even a day without you is like living without breathing for me. It's simply impossible baby. In the name of God, I, Lucas Eugene Scott, take you, Brooke Penelope Davis, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow. "
Well, for a writer Lucas really did know how to bring tears to a girl's eyes. As fat salty tears accumulated at the bottom of her eyes, Brooke began her own vows, quickly dabbing at her eyes before beginning. "Lucas Eugene Scott, you've told me numerous times how much you hate your middle name, and it shows every single time you cringe when it's said how much you really dislike it. But I wouldn't let you change it for all the happiness in the world because it's a part of the Lucas Scott I've come to know and love. I can't claim to know every single detail about your being, but I'm sure I've come pretty close after all these years. Lucas, I can't imagine falling asleep for even a second if I'm not in your arms. It's come to a point where I can't even close my eyes if you're not in the room when I'm going to bed. You've become a huge part of my life over these years, and I love it. I love you, Lucas Eugene Scott, and I'm ready to commit the rest of my life to you. In the Name of God, I, Brooke Penelope Davis, take you, Lucas Eugene Scott, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow"
"Thank you Brooke, Lucas. Now can we please have the rings?" Jamie hurried over to his godparents, presenting them with the white satin pillow he was told to hold, which had the rings laying on top of it, a single thin thread holding them securely to the pillow just in case Jamie had dropped them. "Bless, O Lord, this ring to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Both Lucas and Brooke took their respective ring from the priest and looked back toward the other.
"Brooke, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you, in the Name of God." He slowly slid the ring onto Brooke's finger, placing it in front of her engagement ring, slipping perfectly.
Lucas, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you, in the Name of God" She repeated Lucas's actions, slipping the ring on his finger, signifying he was her husband for as long as they both lived, and it was finally for sure.
"Now that Brooke and Lucas have given themselves to each other by solemn vows, with the joining of hands and the giving and receiving of a ring, I pronounce that they are husband and wife, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Lucas, you may now kiss the bride" The priest looked on with happiness as Brooke and Lucas shared a short and sweet kiss before they parted and looked onto their friends and family, faces gleaming with joy. "It is with my greatest pleasure that I present to you all Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Scott"
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"Now, I think everyone knows Lucas and I didn't have the greatest of starts as brothers." Nathan smirked as he began his speech for Brooke and Lucas, who were standing together on the dance floor, Brooke in Lucas's embrace, with his hand placed casually on her side. "But Luke, over the years you've come to be not only my wife's best friend of..well basically your whole lives, but mine as well. When I saw you and Brooke together, I couldn't help but feel a bit protective over her and think you would break her heart. She's been my friend since kindergarten, but today I stand corrected. Even though you two have had your hardships, you two are truly meant for each other. I can't think of one man in the world who deserves Brooke Davis more than you do. Oh wait, Brooke Scott now, right?" Nathan chuckled a bit as he continued his speech.
"Brooke, the only advice I have for you is good luck. We Scott men are probably the laziest bunch of men you will ever meet. I might as well warn you now as much as you think you have Luke here wrapped around your finger, once a basketball game's on, he's out. But I look at my brother standing before me Brooke, and I know he's completely and totally in love with you. I know for a fact there's no other person he'd rather be standing next to right now, at his wedding reception, than you, and I speak on behalf of Jamie, Haley, and myself when I say I wish the both of you the utmost happiness and amazing memories this life can give you" He raised his champagne glass to the couple as they smiled and gave him a hug as he walked toward them.
"Well, now how am I supposed to back that up?" Rachel laughed softly, lazily holding her slender glass of champagne in her hand. "Brooke, you've been my best friend since I moved to Tree Hill, even if we did have our differences over Lucas over there" Her smirk caused everyone in the room to laugh knowingly. "But through it all, Brooke's really been the only friend I've had who has really been there for me whenever I need her, regardless of Haley and mine's feelings for each other. Brooke, you've always been an amazing friend to me, and I'm glad to be standing here making this speech for you and Lucas. Now I won't lie to you all, after the thirty millionth breakup between these two, I began to have my doubts about Lucas, but once he came to me practically on his knees begging me to help him get her back, I knew they were meant for each other. Lucas, you've got a great girl on your hands and I'll give you the whole best friend deal here. If you break her heart, I'll break your neck." The redhead made her way toward the couple and gave them both hugs.
Lucas raised his champagne glass as he took the microphone from Rachel. "Well first of all, I want to thank you all for coming to our reception to celebrate Brooke and mine's marriage. As you all have heard from Nathan and Rachel's speeches, it's been a long road for Brooke and me and to be honest, we're just ready for that two week honey moon in Spain. But on behalf of both of us, I want to thank you all for coming tonight to help us celebrate once again, because you all mean so much to us both, so without further a due, let's get this party started, yeah?"
AN: A Brucas story was needed, I'm sorry! I just couldn't help myself. This idea came into my head and I couldn't leave it alone! Hopefully I get some of my previous readers back for this story? You know the dealio guys, review and I'll be the happiest girl in the world!