AN: I would like to thank all of the people who were generous enough to leave a review

Also if anyone is wondering why Lucas didn't come to Skillz and Bevin's wedding, which is because they eloped!!!

Hope you enjoy the chapter!

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A small cough from the doorway shook him out of his thoughts. Looking up he suddenly realized that Lindsay was there, standing awkwardly by the door. Walking up to her, placing his arms around her waist he looked at everyone and said,

"This is my fiancée, Lindsay."

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Chapter 3: Blue Eyes

Everyone froze, staring at Lucas and the blond next to him. Lindsay seemed pretty uncomfortable; she expected a little better reaction to the announcement.

"Engaged! You're engaged Luke?" a peculiar voice broke the silence.

Everyone looked to a corner where Bevin stood. But Bevin didn't notice, she wore a confused look on her face, looking from Lucas to Lindsay. She had always expected Peyton to be the one in Lucas' arms when he made that announcement.

"It seems like you have a thing for blond girls Luke, it's too bad that Skillz got me first," Bevin said, her blue eyes twinkling.

"Excuse me! I feel insulted. Unless I am suffering from a huge memory loss, I think I remember that I was never a blond," Brooke said, pretending to look hurt.

"Mummy, when will we cut Aunt Peyton's birthday cake," a small voice interrupted them.

Standing in the doorway that separated the dining room, from the living room was a girl who looked very much like Bevin.

"So this is Lauren?" Lucas asked looking at Skillz.

"Yup, that's my baby girl," Skillz said, and than looking at Lauren he said, "Why don't you ask Aunt Peyton when she will cut he birthday cake."

Nodding, Lauren turned to Peyton and repeated, "When can we cut your cake Aunt Peyton."

Smiling, Peyton said, "How about now. Why don't you go into the living room, and tell all of the kids to come over here so we can cut the cake." Peyton said.

Nodding happily, Lauren bounded out of the dining room, and into the living room.

"Why don't I go get the cake?" Brooke said, and before anyone could say anything she left for the kitchen.

As soon as Brooke left all the kids came in the dining room, laughing and shouting, while a young brown haired girl was trying to get them quiet.

Laughing at the scene Rachel said, "I am surprised that you haven't given up yet Sam. Preparing for the future?"

"Unlike you Rachel, I don't give up so easily," Sam shot back, her brown eyes twinkling merrily.

"Alright, settle down all of you," Brooke shouted over the commotion.

Gradually the room fell silent, and everyone gathered around Peyton, except Lucas and Lindsay, who were hovering awkwardly in the background. Before Peyton could cut the cake, Casey whispered something in Sean's ear, and both of them ran to Lucas and Lindsay.

Casey grabbed Lucas by the hand and pulled him towards the circle that had formed around Peyton, while Sean did the same to Lindsay.

Stunned Lucas looked down, and for the first time actually took in the little girl.

She had blond, bouncy curls, just like Peyton, but that wasn't what caught his attention, it was the eyes. They were crystal blue, exactly like his, and as he continued to study her face, he noticed that she was a spitting image of him, in girl form. Before he could say or think anything else he found himself among his family and friends.

Looking beside him he saw a very uncomfortable Lindsay, who was looking anywhere but the people she was surrounded by, which was pretty hard, as she was surrounded by them, so she settled to just staring at the cake that sat in front of her.

"Well, are we gonna cut mommy's cake?" Casey asked, and that's when Lucas realized that Casey and Sean had somehow made their way back to Peyton's side without him noticing.

"Uhh… what? Yes darling, come on, why don't you kids start singing Happy Birthday and than we'll join in," Brooke said distractedly.

Nodding, all of the kids started singing soon followed by all the adults.

After Peyton had cut her cake, Karen said,

"Luke, why don't you and Lindsay go to your room, and freshen up before dinner."

Nodding briefly, Lucas led Lindsay out of living room, down the hall, and into his bedroom.

-- In the Bedroom--

"They hate me Lucas, they absolutely hate me!" Lindsay exploded as soon as she followed Lucas into his bedroom.

"Relax Lindsay. It's only the shock that they are going through. Once they get to know you, they will absolutely love you," Lucas promised, trying to comfort his stressed out fiancée.

"Yea right! Give me a break. Did you see how everyone froze as soon as you told them I was your fiancée? They didn't even greet me, none of them. I would have been okay if at least one person said hi, or hello. Just one simple word!" Lindsay ranted looking at Lucas accusingly.

"Bevin talked to you," Lucas pointed.

"No. she talked to you! Oh, and not to mention how your mother tried to look anywhere but at me when she was talking to you. Even your mother doesn't like me Lucas, she is going to be my mother-in-law soon, and she doesn't even like me! What am I going to do? You were nervous before we arrived here, and they accepted you with open hands, but me, I was completely ignored!" Lindsay said, as she collapsed on the bed.

"Listen Lindsay, you haven't even been in Tree Hill for a day, my family barely knows you, so relax and take one step at a time. Everything will fit in the end. I promise," Lucas said trying to reassure Lindsay.

"Don't make false promises Lucas," Lindsay said before she stormed inside the bathroom that was attached to Lucas' room.

Sighing, Lucas fell on his bed. Only one thought floating in his mind, 'I still have to get through dinner! Let's see how that goes.'

AN: I haven't forgotten about updating!!! I so sorry for the delay. My computer keeps acting up so I didn't really have a lot of chances to write.

Anyways, I would like to thank all of my readers and reviewers. Just keep reading and reviewing