Chapter 1: A New Beginning

"Do you, Lucas Eugene Scott, take Brooke Elizabeth Davis as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do"

"Do you, Brooke Elizabeth Davis, take Lucas Eugene Scott as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do"

"Congratulations, you are now joined together as husband and wife…you may kiss the bride"

Lucas leaned in to kiss Brooke, losing himself in her deep brown eyes…

With a flash, Lucas woke up and looked around. Seeing Brooke peacefully asleep next to him calmed him down. He was dreaming of their wedding night again, the happiest night of Lucas's life. He didn't know why, but the amazing night was cemented into his mind, replaying itself over and over again like a broken record. Lucas shimmied back down under the covers and felt Brooke stir.

"Hey baby, what's the matter?" Brooke rolled over and kissed Lucas on the forehead.

"I was just dreaming…about you again" Lucas said, knowing he sounded like the biggest cheese ball ever.

"Aw, how cute" Brooke giggled. Lucas kissed her on her nose and she snuggled closer. Lucas wrapped his arms around her and she giggled again.

"Lucas…are you glad you married me?" Brooke asked.

"Brooke…of course I'm glad I married you! I wouldn't have it any other way! Why?"

"Well, I dunno…I just wanted to be sure" Brooke said, realizing she sounded stupid.

Lucas just held her tighter and Brooke took that as an indication that the discussion was closed…Lucas didn't have anything further to say on the matter. Lucas stroked Brooke's hair until he heard her even breathing, realizing she had fallen asleep. Inhaling Brooke's sweet smell, Lucas felt his own eyelids dropping and he let himself fall into a sleepy trance, in which he recounted their wedding again and again till morning's sunny rays burst through the sheer curtains of the bedroom window.

"Morning, Brooke!" Lucas said cheerfully, bringing in a cup of coffee and sitting at the edge of the bed.

"Broody, sweetie, love of my life…It's 8 in the morning…" Brooke mumbled from underneath her pillow.

"Cheery, sweetie, love of my life…its not 8, its 11" Lucas said. The alarmed noise Brooke made was enough to make him start laughing like crazy.

"What, Lucas, I'm gonna be late for work! I'm a doctor I can't shirk my duties…" Brooke panicked jumping out of the bed.

"Brooke, honey, its Saturday"

"Oh." Brooke sat back down and laughed, and grabbed the cup of coffee. "You should have included that in your morning greeting" Brooke said, smacking Lucas lightly on the arm and kissing him good morning.

"I do need to do rounds, though…sucks being a doctor" Brooke whined.

"Brookie, you complain all the time, but you know you love it, and you know the patients love you…" Lucas comforted, hugging her little body close.

"Yeah, yeah…I love them too" Brooke dragged herself up and pattered to the bathroom. Lucas chuckled and walked into the kitchen.

The answering machine was blinking, so Lucas pressed the messages button. Haley James Scott's sweet voice came over the machine. Lucas smiled when he heard his best friend's voice.

"Hey Brooke, hey Lucas…its Haley. I just wanted to let you know that Peyton and Jake are coming over tonight for a little get together, and I wanted to know if you guys wanted to come and hang…we can honor the newlyweds. Ha-ha well call me back and let me know, but feel free to come! K talk to you later bye!"

A just-came-out-of-the-shower Brooke emerged from the hallway opening. Her hair was wet and curly, and she was wearing a sheer pink gown thing.

"Ah…I love the clothing" Lucas commented slyly from the island in the center of the kitchen. Brooke glared at him playfully and grabbed the last croissant on the dish.

"Did Martha leave these out?" Brooke asked

"Yah"

"Aw, how sweet- give her a raise"

"Yes ma'am! Oh by the way, Haley is having a little get together tonight and she wanted us to come…wanna go?"

"Sure, I would never miss a chance to make fun of my tutor mom/wife" Brooke said with a little giggle. Lucas shook his head and kissed her softly.

Brooke felt her heart jump the way she did when Lucas first kissed her. For some reason, she felt like she was just getting to know Lucas again- his kisses sent shivers and his eyes made her shudder. "I love you" he whispered softly. "I love you too" Brooke gazed into Lucas's eyes for 10 seconds and then looked down.

"You have no idea how much I love you" Lucas said, playing with the wedding band on Brooke's finger, the simple gold circle that never left her hand. Brooke giggled and kissed Lucas again.

"Ok enough cheesiness lets get dressed" Brooke laughed and got up. But her heart was pounding. He had the capability of making her feel like it was her first time. A wide smile spread across her face as she buttoned her shirt.

"Brooke, you look beautiful, are we ever gonna leave?"

"Oh, so you WANNA go shopping. AHA! You're a drag queen…I know it! Lucas, if you're a…" Brooke was stopped abruptly by Lucas kissing her.

"Hey, not fair! You can't do-" he kissed her again. Brooke giggled and shook her head and gave up. Lucas was…Lucas.

In the car, both sat quietly, thinking. They're hands were locked into each others, which sent shivers down Lucas's and Brooke's backs.

I guess the reason I feel like it's my first time every time I kiss Lucas is because this marriage was a new beginning…in fact, each day is a new beginning. But I'm glad my new beginning was with Lucas

The reason I feel the way I feel every time I'm with Brooke…I dunno. I guess I'm just head over heels in love with her.