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Is it possible to finally realise that you fell out of love with someone way before it actually happened. I mean Chris and I have been together for real long time and yet I think our love died the second year of college which was a long time ago. I think I was holding on for dear life because Chris was the only thing I knew. 6 year of my life is a long time that I've spent working so damn hard so everything was the way Chris wanted it to be. I would give up me being happy just to make him happy because I was afraid he'd leave me, but now as I realise it would have been better if one of us left. Instead it has come to heartbreak and hurting and I have to figure out a way to break my decision to him.

So here I stand now in the back yard of the Naley house sipping at the white wine Lucas had given me when I arrived. A mass of people were in my vision, but the only thing that went through my head was Chris and how I was going to get him out my life. If I know one thing about him, he won't let this go quietly. When something doesn't go his way he gets angry and tries to turn the problem around on the other person which in this case is me. I get brought back to reality when a hand touches my shoulder and turns me around "Brooke you okay?"

It was Lucas. I move back a little so I wasn't so close to him and tried to force a sweet smile. I shouldn't have come today. I was dealing with too much right now, I didn't need to worry about this attraction I seem to have with Lucas too. I down the last of the wine in my glass "Yeah I'm eh... I'm great thanks" I hold up my wine glass "I'm gonna go get a refill" I don't wait for Lucas to respond. I just turn and head in the direction of the house.

"Brooke hi" Haley says coming over to me "I'm glad you could make it"

"Oh no worries Haley" I wave it off "It was nice of you to invite me. So Nathan not back from his game yet?"

"His on his way" She says as I pour myself a glass of wine "Anyway I need to check the burgers. Please excuse me" I nod and smile as she walks pass me and out into the garden. I take a huge gulp of my wine and run a hand through my hair. Maybe I should just go home.

"Brooke..." I turn around and see Lucas standing by the garden glass doors. He was leaning on the frame with his arms crossed and a beer in his right hand "Are you sure your okay?" I nod gulping at my wine and pouring another glass.

Okay Brooke slow down... Jeez you don't want to show yourself up

I place the glass on the counter and take a slow deep breath. I had to get myself under control. I place both of my hands on the cold counter and breath slowly "Brooke..." Lucas's hand was on my back soothing me and it felt good. It felt right being so close to him, but then I had to remind myself of still being engaged. I had my ring in my jacket pocket. I don't know why, but I just had this feeling deep down to carry it today with me so I did.

"Lucas... I... eh" I back out of his grasp and back myself into the fridge feeling the coolness on my back "I'm sorry" I utter seeing a confused expression cross over his face.

"Brooke I don't understand" He says placing his beer on the counter beside my glass of wine "What's wrong?"

"I can't... I can't do this Lucas" I mutter "I'm engaged still and I just... This isn't good. This shouldn't be happening"

"Brooke... Pretty Girl. I don't understand what you mean" He slowly walks towards me and I found myself stuck this time. I was rooted to the spot as he got closer.

"I-I..." I stop for a moment and try so hard to push this attraction away from the surface. Maybe if I did that then I could enjoy my time here with everyone else. So I do... I push it away for now. I push it all the way from my mind and smile at Lucas as he stops in front of me "Okay Broody Boy lets go eat" I hold out my hand which he takes and we both grab our drinks as we walk into the garden.. Okay so just now I sound like a bipolar women who hadn't taken her medication for weeks, but I was just grateful Lucas didn't ask anymore question about it.

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"OMG you're here" Haley says running up to Nathan and jumping into his arms "God I've missed you Nate"

"Oh Hales... I've missed you guys too. I didn't think I'd make it back tonight" He wraps his arms around his wife and kisses the top of her head "I hate being away from my girls"

"We hate it too" Haley pulls away and leans up on her toes to kiss him "I have something to tell you"

"Oh yeah... Is that why we're having this party because my wife has some news?" Nathan asks looking behind Haley and at the garden full of guests.

"Actually kind of" Haley nods taking Nathan's hand in hers "But I threw the party because you won your game last night. Well done baby" Nathan kisses Haley once more then he goes to walk, but she pulls at his hand jolting him back a little "Wait... I want to tell you first"

"Okay" Nathan stops in front of his wife and looks down into her big brown eyes "What's up Hales?"

"I'm... I'm pregnant Nate" Nathan's eyes widen and a huge smile spreads across his face "We're going to have a baby"

"OMG seriously Hales" She nods just as he picked her up and swung her around kissing her "I'm so glad I came home"

"Me too" Haley whispers into the kiss "Welcome home baby"

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I stood in the back of the garden as Nathan and Haley came out of the glass sliding doors and stood on the pavement in front of everyone. I stood with my glass of wine I hand and took in the scene. The Naley couple were holding hands with smiles on their faces. At that moment I was feeling rather jealous. I wish I had what they have.

I remember the last time this scene happened in my head. It was Chris and I up there in front of everyone back in California announcing our engagement. My Dad was there with his Mom and all our friends and the rest of his family. It was one of the happiest days of my life and now it was all going to end badly... It was going to end on bad terms and bad memories which upset me because even though Chris has put me through a hell of a lot I still care for him and I hate that it has to be this way, but I have to move on and I have to move on without him.

I zone back into the Naley announcement and feel a presence beside me. I turn and see Lucas standing beside me with a smile on his face "Okay everyone thank you again for coming today" Haley's voice was heard throughout the garden "Nathan is finally home with us again and I couldn't be happier. Well anyway we have some exciting news" Haley looked to Nathan and he leaned down and kissed her light on the lips before looking out to the crowd again.

"We're having a baby!" He shouts getting loud cheers in return from the mass of people. I then watch as Haley and Nathan walk into the crowd getting hugs and congratulations from people as they walk through the garden.

"Congratulations guys" I say once they get to me "Rebekah will be happy with a sibling"

"Thank you Brooke" Haley smiles placing a hand over her stomach without even realising it

"Hi Brooke" I turn to Nathan "I've heard good things about you" I smile at that and turn to Lucas who shrugged with a sheepish grin on his face "Rebekah loves you though... Your all she would talk about on the phone every night. Thank you for doing such a good job with her"

"Oh it's not a problem" I say taking a sip of my wine "It's a pleasure to look after her. She is such a good girl and I like her company" Nathan smiles and nods at my comments.

"Hey bro" Nathan turns to Lucas and they do this brotherly hand shake thingy and then a man hug.

"Welcome back home little brother"

"Good to be back with the family" Nathan admits "I miss Tree Hill when I'm gone"

"And Tree Hill misses you" Lucas adds taking a gulp of his beer "So how long you back for this time Nate?"

"Well the next game isn't until a couple of weeks. So I'll be staying in Tree Hill until then, but I still have to train like always" Lucas nods along "And with Haley being pregnant again I don't want to miss any appointments or whatever so I'll be home as much as possible just like with Rebekah"

"Okay well we should go see everyone else... I hope your enjoying yourself Brooke" Haley says to me. I nod and she smiles taking Nathan's hand and going to walk pass us.

"Nice meeting you finally Brooke"

"Yeah you too Nathan" I wave at them both and turn to Lucas "Well your brother seems nice"

"Nope definitely not Brooke... He is married and has a baby on the way... Don't you think that would tell you his off the market" Lucas joked making me laugh "Yeah his alright"

"And there's me thinking I actually had a shot with the big time basketball player Nathan Scott" I pout poking out my bottom lip making Lucas laugh harder "Way to step on that dream Broody"

"Well how about you and I hang out again sometime soon and you'll forget all about my brother and how broken hearted you are that his off the market" Lucas says moving some air out my eyes letting our eyes lock on each other again "So whatcha say Pretty Girl"

"Okay sure" I nod as Lucas cups my cheek in his hand and brings his lips down to be just inches away from mine "Lucas..." I just about whisper

I could feel his hot breath on my face and before I knew it he leans in once more and out lips meet. The kiss was soft and sweet, but the one thing I noticed was the way it made me feel. I saw fireworks and heard bells chiming along with butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I relaxed into the kiss and slowly snaked my arms around his neck bringing him closer to me our lips moving together. I've craved this kiss ever since I first met Lucas. I haven't been kissed like this in years and I didn't want it to stop.

"What the hell Brooke!"

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