Just a little warning, this story is un-beta so all mistakes are mine, sorry.
Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill….someone else does.
A/N: Thanks so much for the reviews: crazyjan, grayfan, RJMoonspell4, Justine and LPfan4evr. They really do mean a lot to me.
It's time to celebrate…
"No." Brooke's raspy voiced echoed through her empty store "No, no, no. Stupid thing." she stopped talking as she hit the side of the computer "Why aren't you working?" she whined, stomping her heel clad foot on the ground " Gah… MILLIE!"
"What's wrong?" Millicent asked as she came around the corner.
"Oh, I'll tell you what's wrong." Brooke declared, waving a finger in Millie direction as she moved out of the way. Pointing at the computer, she said "This thing insist on my making my already bad day, worse."
Millicent tried to hide her smile as she walked up to the computer, hitting a couple of button as she said "When's Julian coming home?"
"He's coming home for the weekend in about a week." Brooke said as her face soften "I'm sorry, Millie."
"It's fine." she said with a soft laugh "What are you trying to do, anyway?"
"Well, I have to get the Scott's to sign the release forms for the pictures and I wanted to be able to show them what the pictures actually look like. So, I was trying to pull them up on the computer…" Brooke paused when she saw the slightly frown that fell upon Millie's face "What's wrong? Why are you frowning? Can you not pull up the finally designs? No, No, No." she said as she ran back over towards the computer "This can't be happening. Peyton and Haley are totally on broad but Luke and Nathan are still up in the air about it. I wanted…"
"Brooke." Millie exclaimed trying to calm her down "Everything's fine."
With that, she walked back around the corner, towards the back room and Brooke watched confused. A look of worry crossed her face when she heard something fall closely followed by Millie letting out a groan. She was about to ask if everything was alright, when Millie suddenly rushed back out, carrying a large packaged in her arms, causing Brooke to jump back startled.
"I thought you saw these last night."
"Do I want to know what fell in the back?" Brooke asked, bracing herself for bad news.
"Huh? Oh no, that was just a box of samples I'll clean it up in a minute." she said ripping the paper off "Now, they're not true to size but they're big enough to get an actual feel of what they're going to look like." she said as she lined up five different poster broads.
"Millie." Brooke said breathless as a smile appeared in her face "They're precious. Definitely, the right five pose's, don't you thin?."
"Definitely." Millie repeated
The five poster broads were the examples of the five images everyone had agree upon for the Clothes over Bros, Kids ad campaign. In one, Sawyer stood out side, surrounded by flower's, a stem in one hand and the other stretched above her head, throwing a hand full of peddles up in the air as a huge smile played across her face.
In another, Jamie stood on a basketball court, trying to spin the ball on one finger, a look of concentration on his face. At first, the photographer veto the picture because of the look on Jamie's face but Brooke over ruled him, pointing out that you could see the outfit perfectly besides, Jamie Scott still looked handsome as hell.
The last single shot was Liz. The staff had taking a break and Liz had wobbled along a wooded fence, her hand rested on the bottom rail. She let out a giggle and reached for a butterfly that had fluttered in front of her, just out of arms reach. Luckily, the photographer, who had been keeping a watch full eye on the situation, quickly snap a couple of pictures, hoping he had caught the moment and Brooke let out a squeal when he called her over to preview the shot.
The last two were of all three kids. In one Jamie was walking backwards, up a hill, pulling the handle of a wagon that Liz sat in with Sawyer behind it, her hands gripping the back as she tried with all her might to help push it. The last was all three of them simply standing in a line, in front of a back drop. Liz was standing to the far left, clapping her hands as she looked up at Sawyer, who was obviously laughing at something as she looking up at Jamie, who was looking directly into the camera with an innocent smile on his face.
Of course, each image had the logo for Clothes over Bros, Kids on it some where and in every picture, the kids were dressed in the newest line. But no one could deny that these certain pictures were close to Brooke's heart and she couldn't be happier with the way they turned out.
"You know for someone who missed their best friend as much as you claim, you sure are a hard person to get a hold of. Hi Mille." Peyton said as she walked into the store, sending Millie a wave. It was then she noticed the tears in Brooke's eyes and a look of worry crossed her face "Brooke, Honey, what's wrong? Did something happen?"
"No, everything's fine." Brooke said, running her finger under her eyes to stop any tear from falling. Motioning towards the poster broads, she said "I was just looking at the finally prints for the new ad campaign."
"Brooke Baker, these are amazing." Peyton exclaimed as she looked them over.
"I know, right." She said with a smile as she walked around the counter, picking up a piece of paper, holding it out for Peyton to take "I just need to you sign this."
"What's this?" she asked as she tore her eyes away from the pictures and took the pen from Brooke.
"The release form for my amazing pictures."
Peyton let out a laugh as she signed the paper, pushing it to the side as she bent down to get a closer look. Picking the one up of Sawyer, she looked over at Brooke, saying "Oh, I'm so keeping this."
"No way, Missy." Brooke said walking back around the counter before snatching the broad out of Peyton hands "Sorry, but these are going up in here."
"Did you tell her yet?" Haley asked as she came in the door "Hey Millie."
"Haley, look at these." Peyton said pointing to the picture as Millie waved at her.
"Tell me what?" Brooke asked, grabbing another piece of paper off the counter.
"Oh my god," Haley exclaimed "Brooke these are amaz-"
"Yeah, yeah, I know. We've been through that." Brooke said handing the paper to Haley "Tell me what?"
"Gees," Haley said looking over at Peyton as she took the paper "What's this?"
"It's the stupid release form for the pictures. Now, someone better tell me what Haley was talking about." Brooke exclaimed
Peyton and Haley shared a look before Haley looked down to sign the paper and Peyton looked at Brooke, saying "Well if you were a better best friend, you would know Lucas and I put an offer in on the house."
"What?" Brooke asked excitedly "Really when?"
"Two day's ago. We would've done it sooner but we had to wait for the inspection guy to finish." Peyton said as she started to flip through some of Brooke latest designs she had laying on the counter "But I'm a little worried. Luke being Luke offered less then the asking price so I'm not sure if the owner's are going to take it."
"I wouldn't worry about that." Haley said handing the paper back to Brooke
"Why do you say that?" Peyton asked with a laugh.
"I just wouldn't." Haley said, sending her a smile.
"What did you do Haley James Scott?" Brooke asked with a smile "and why wasn't I included in this little scheme?"
"I didn't do anything." Haley said a little to innocently "Let's get back to these pictures. When are they going up?"
Brooke and Peyton share a look before tuning back to Haley.
"You are so lying." Peyton said with a smile "Tell us what you did."
Haley was about to defend herself again but was interrupted by Millicent setting down a bottle of champagne and four glasses.
"I thought we could celebrate. Brooke's new ad campaign and Peyton and Lucas getting-"
"May be getting." Peyton said "Or are you in on whatever Haley's up to?"
Millie looked around confused having missed the last part of the conversation.
"It doesn't matter." Brooke said as she opened the bottle "It's time to celebrate."
*One Tree Hill*
"Hit x, Uncle Lucas. Hit x." Jamie cried from his spot on the couch.
"I am, I am."
"His coaching isn't going to help you." Nathan said hitting a button on his controller.
"Man Luke, Nate's kicking your ass." Skills add
"Thanks man. I hadn't noticed." Lucas mumbled causing Skills to laugh.
"I'd just give up if I were you." Andre said from his spot next to Jamie, mostly because he wanted to adults to let them play the game, again.
"Ha." Nathan exclaimed when the screen flashed that he had won as he gave Skills a high five.
"I give up." Lucas said, setting the controller on the table. Skills went to grab it but Andre snatched it up, sending a glare at him.
"Go head little man." Skills said, pulling his hand away.
The rest of them laughed as Nathan handed the controller back to Jamie. Luke's phone started to ring and he made a face, not recognizing the number on the caller id. Flipping it open, he stood up from the couch and walked towards the kitchen for some privacy before answering it.
"Hello?" he said confused and turned back to the living room to see Nathan watch him "Oh, hi. How are you doing?…Really?" he said surprised, sending a look at Nathan, who by now had got off the couch and was making his way towards the kitchen, getting the attention of Skills. "Yeah, that's sound like her….Tomorrow morning? Yeah, we'll be there….Okay, no thank you. By."
"What's going on?" Nathan asked
Luke stared down at the phone in his hand in disbelief, saying "We got the house."
This caused everyone to stop what they were doing and look at Luke. It was Skills who broke the silence, looking down at Sawyer, holding out his hand for a high five, saying "Alright, Little Sawyer's here to stay."
She smiled up at him, giving him a high five before looking back at her Dad who was still staring down at the phone in disbelief. "I gotta call Peyton."
"Hold on, Man." Nathan said as his phone beeped, reading the text messages "Hales just sent a text saying we need to get to Brooke's store. They're together, you can tell her there."
Lucas nodded his head as he started to walk towards the door, kissing the top of Sawyer's head as he pasted, saying "I'll be back in a little while."
"Okay Daddy." she said giving him a smile.
"Wait a minute." Skills called out as he followed him to the door "Who's watching the kids?"
Nathan and Luke raised an eyebrow at him as Nate pointed a finger at him, saying "You."
Over hearing this, Andre and Jamie shared a smile before looking over at Liz and Sawyer. "Come on." Jamie whispered to Sawyer as he picked up Liz and all four of them disappeared from the room.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Skills said "I really don't want to have to deal with both Mrs. Scott's if something happens"
"Relax." Lucas said "You're at Nate's house. Just don't let them get outside and you should be okay."
"I wouldn't take my eyed off of them for to long or they'll disappear." Nathan warned as they walked out the door.
Skills shoulders slumped as he walked back towards the living room "Alright guy's, you can't…Damn it." he said once he made it to the living room only to see it empty "Jamie…Andre…Sawyer….Liz….Come on, one of you have to be around here."
He walked into the kitchen and looked out over the back yard. Not seeing any off the kids, he locked the door before making his way down the hallway, yelling "This isn't funny."
*One Tree Hill*
"Finally!" Brooke exclaimed as Nathan and Lucas walked in.
"What's going on?" Nathan asked when he saw the glass of champagne.
"Oh, we're celebrating." Brooke said as she stood up, grabbing their hands and pulling the further into the store "What do you think?" she fished moving out of the way so they could see the pictures.
"Wow." Lucas said after a few seconds.
"Yeah." Nathan said in agreement.
"I'm glad you like them." Brooke said with a smile as she shoved a piece of paper at both of them "I need you to sign these."
"What's this?"
"The release forms for the pictures." Millie, Peyton and Haley all said at the same time.
Luke and Nathan looked over at a Brooke, who just rolled her eyes, causing them to smile as they signed the paper before handing them back to her.
"Well since we're celebrating, " Lucas said, reaching down and grabbing Peyton hand, pulling her up sop she was standing next to him, he wrapped his arm around her waist, looking down at her, saying "We got the house."
Haley smile, Brooke let out a squeal and Peyton looked shocked as she repeated "We got the house."
"We got the house." Lucas confirmed with a smile before giving her a kiss.
"How? When? Are you sure?" Peyton asked, totally surprised that they heard back this quick.
"Well apparently," he said, looking over at Haley "Someone called the girl that use to live there and told her who wanted to buy the house. She called her parent and told them they had to except the offer. That it was fate."
"You didn't." Peyton said, looking over at Haley.
"You guy's really wanted that house and I didn't want you to not get it because Lucas is a cheapskate. I had to do something."
Lucas sent a glare at Haley as Peyton wrapped her arms around her neck, saying "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
"How'd you get her number anyway?" Lucas asked
"Please, it's Tree Hill. If you want to know something, all you have to do it ask around."
"Alright," Millie said, handing a glass to Nathan and Lucas "Here's to Brooke's kick ass ad campaign and to Lucas and Peyton, finally come home for good."
Everyone raised their glasses, clinking them together.
*One Tree Hill*
Three weeks later…
Lucas sat at the table, in his kitchen reading over an e-mail from his editors office. They had signed the papers on the house but Peyton had decided she wanted to paint the inside before they moved anything in. So, they waited for the paper work to go through, got the key's and have been busy getting the house together.
The only problem with this was Sawyer had been spending a lot of time other people. Not that, that was a problem, Lucas and Peyton were thrilled that she was adjusting so easily, especially after her freak out when they told her they were staying. No, the problem was, she wasn't used to spending so much time away from them. So, Peyton came up with the idea that, once all the other rooms were done, her and Sawyer would go to the store and she would let her pick out the paint for her room and they would paint it together. Sawyer was the one who told Lucas he couldn't come with them, with her hands on her hips, when he tried to get into the car earlier. So, he waited at home, praying that they wouldn't come home with that blood red color Peyton was so fond of when she was younger.
"Hi Daddy." Sawyer exclaimed walking into the kitchen, carry a couple of paint brushes.
"Hey Baby." he said, scooping her up in his arms when she tried to run by him, causing her to giggle. He looked up to see Peyton come in, carrying two paint cans. He sent her smile before looking back down at Sawyer, tickling her stomach, saying "What colors did you pick?"
"It's a surprise." she said as she wiggle out of his grasp "Come on, Momma."
"Please tell me it's not red." he said as Peyton lean over to give him a kiss.
She giggle when she pulled away, saying "It's a surprise." before following after Sawyer.
"Make sure the window's are opened." He called after them causing them to look back at him "You're already on a paint fume high, our four year old doesn't need to be."
Peyton gave him an offend look, saying "Come on, Baby girl."
"I'm not joking." he called out only to hear Sawyer giggle echo through the house making him assume Peyton had made some smart ass comment as the walked up the stairs "I'll come up there to check, Sawyer." he finished, using that name to let them know he was talking to both of them.
"No peaking, Daddy." Sawyer exclaimed "It's a surprise."
And he didn't, for the first couple of hour at least. But hearing them laughing from upstairs made him feel left out. He answered a couple of e-mails and decided to go outside and mess around with his car but their giggle echo through the summer air. Finally, he gave into temptation and made his way upstairs. He stood in the door way, crossing her arms over his chest, waiting for them to noticed him. The room was painted purple with white trim. The closet doors had been painted white again and Peyton was standing behind Sawyer helping her write her name on it, in purple paint.
"Look's good in here, ladies." he finally said, causing them to turn around
"Daddy!" Sawyer exclaimed, running towards him.
"Don't pick….Never mind." Peyton said with a laugh as Luke caught Sawyer in his arms.
Looking over at her, he raised an eyebrow, noticing she was covered in paint. Pulling Sawyer away from his body, he saw a purple spot on his shirt and he heard Peyton trying to cover up her laughter.
"Good thing it's not a good shirt, right?" Peyton said with a smile.
Sawyer reached out and cupped his face with her small hands, forcing him to look at her before saying "Do you like it Daddy?"
Between Peyton snort and the wet feeling on his face, he assumed he had two purple hand prints on the side of his face. He nodded his head, giving Sawyer a smile as he sat her down on the ground before walking towards the bathroom only to discover that he was right. When he looked back out the door, Peyton and Sawyer stood there trying to cover up their laughter.
"Oh, you think this is funny." he said walking towards at paint brush.
"Lucas Scott, don't you dare." Peyton warned, standing behind Sawyer who was giggling.
"Do what?" he asked innocently before swing the brush around, making paint splatter down the front of Peyton just missing Sawyer because she moved out of the way.
"Okay, you want to play that game?' Peyton said before picking up a brush of her own, dipping in a can of paint before walking up to him and painting a x on the front of his shirt.
He looked down for a second before looking back up at her, squinting his eye as he reached down for the paint can. Peyton eyes went wide as she turned to duck around him. Sawyer giggled as she reach down to pick up her own paint can. Realizing that it was to heavy for her to carry, she dipped her hands into and ran towards her mom, grabbing her pants.
"Daddy," Peyton said looking down at Sawyer "Get Daddy."
"Hey." Luke said.
Sawyer let out another giggle as she dipped her hands in the can of paint before running at him. Twenty minutes later, the paint can's and trays were empty and the Scott family laid in the middle of the floor, covered in paint. Peyton head rested on Lucas shoulder as Sawyer took a seat on his stomach. White and purple paint splatter cover the purple walls.
"You are so helping me clean this up." Peyton said, breathlessly before hitting him lightly in the chest "And then you can repaint all the walls to."
"I like it." Sawyer said after she looked around "Can we keep it like this?"
"You got it." Peyton said before he could protest "but we need to get you in the shower before this paint dries."
Sawyer smile before getting off him and walked towards her bathroom, a fact that she pointed out to everyone that has stopped over to see the house. Peyton went to stand up but Luke grabbed her by the waist, pulling her back down to him.
"Lucas." she laughed before his lips meant her for a sweet kiss. When she pulled away, she gave him a smile before saying "What was that for?"
"I love you." he said, staring her in the eyes.
"I love you to." she said, leaning in to give him another kiss.
"Mmm." he said as she pulled away "I got an e-mail from my editor today."
"Okay." she said wondering why he brought that up at right now, as the laid covered in paint in the middle of their daughters room.
"They finally realized I was back in the states and want me to come to New York for a meeting."
"Oh," she said as she started to play with the button on his shirt.
"I think they want to talk about another book tour."
"For The Miracle?" when he nodded she went on "Well, that a good thing, right?"
"I don't know. The one for The Comet didn't go to well. I don't know if I can handle that again Besides, that would mean being away from you and Sawyer and we just moved home, I really don't want to take off again."
"Luke." Peyton interrupted his rambling "For all you know, they could want to fire you."
"Thanks." he said causing her to laugh.
"Seriously, just go. You won't know what they want until you do." she said smiling at him "If it's for a tour then we'll deal with it."
"I told them I can't come out until we're settled here."
"What they say?"
"They wanted me there with in the next two weeks."
"Momma, the paint's drying." Sawyer called out from the bathroom.
"I'm coming." she laughed before looking back down at Luke "We'll be all moved in by then."
"You sure you wouldn't mind? I'd probably be gone for a couple days."
"As long as you come home." she said giving him one last kiss before standing up and walking towards the bathroom. Resting her head against the door frame, she said "Hey, " she wait until he turned to look at her before going on "it's gonna be alright. Besides, Momma needs you to make her some money."
Luke laughed as she sent him a wink before disappearing into the bathroom. He wasn't sure Peyton realized just how much he'd be gone if they wanted him to do another book tour, because he only went to one stop for The Comet before coming home and she wasn't around when he was on the one for Ravens. Also, he wasn't so sure he wanted to leave his family for that long. But none the less, he pulled out his phone to call and set up a meeting with his editor. Like she had said, it wouldn't hurt to see what they had in mind.
