Lucas woke up and looked at the clock. 6 a.m. He had the perfect night with Brooke, well until he fucked up and told her he loved her. What the fuck was he thinking? Sure, it was true that he did, but he should have kept his mouth shut. If he had than maybe she would be here still. Wait. He closed his eyes and turned his head praying that she would still be there. When he opened his eyes a huge grin fell upon his face. Sure enough, her brown wavy locks were spilled across his the pillow. She looked so peaceful and beautiful when she slept. He lay there looking at her, wanting to touch her. He didn't though because he didn't want to wake her. He laid his head back against the pillow just watching her. Not even in his wildest fantasies could he imagine how wonderful the woman laying next to him was. She was a goddess, in every aspect of the word. He thought his heart would pound out of his chest when she shifted and laid her hand against his back. Her touch sent tingles throughout his entire body, like someone was electrocuting him. He had never felt this way when another had touched him. He had his fair share of touches, and he almost felt dirty in this moment. How could he have been with so many women when this was the one he could have been with his entire life? Had he met her in high school he would have made sure that he had married her the minute he got to know here. She was feisty, bitchy, classy, confident, smart, and had the biggest heart. She was the kind of woman that any man would give up everything for, and he was no exception. He knew right then, that he had to have her forever. If it meant that he would wait forever, than so be it. He could never be with anyone else after having all of her last night.
She lay there, knowing he was watching her. She couldn't bring herself to open her eyes though. She liked him and was afraid that he thought of her as another one that he could add to his list of conquests. Sure, he had said that he loved her last night while they were having sex, but he probably said that to everyone he had been with. It was his way to keep them coming back when he visited the different cities. She felt almost dirty at that thought. Sex with Lucas Scott was amazing, that she couldn't deny. She had only ever been with one other person, but she knew from Rachel's stories that what she and Lucas shared last night was incredible. She found herself wanting to do it all over again, but figured he wanted her to just leave already. She figured that was it because when she had shifted and put her hand on his back he felt like he had stiffened. He wouldn't be rude; he'd just wait for her to wake up so he could move on with his day. She willed herself to open her eyes so she could get up and give him what she thought he wanted. She was a bit taken aback when she saw him smiling.
"Morning, Pretty Girl," he said with squinty eyes. She thought to herself how sexy he looked when he looked at her like that. She pushed those thoughts to the back of her head.
"Morning. Sorry, I must have fallen asleep last night. You must have a lot to be done so I'll get up," she said as she sat up, almost embarrassed. She had the blanket covering her chest as she looked around for her clothes with her eyes. She only stopped when she felt his hand wrap gently around her arm.
"I'm in no rush Brooke. It's early. Why don't you lay back down with me and we can hang out for a while more, unless you're busy," he said with a pouty face.
For some reason she did as he said. This wasn't the confident, bitchy Brooke. This was the insecure embarrassed Brooke. Jumping out of bed would just make her feel used, and she didn't want that. She shifted from her back to her side, so that she was facing Lucas. They sat like that, just starring at each other for what felt like hours. It made her feel uncomfortable so she spoke up. "What are you thinking about Luke?"
"Honestly," he asked. When she shook her head yes, he continued. "I'm thinking that last night was amazing, and you look beautiful in the morning." He watched her blush and it made him smile. "I'm thinking I'd like nothing more than to be able to kiss you right now," he said as he shifted his deep blue eyes to the pillow. "What are you thinking about Brooke," he asked nervously.
She giggled and then became serious. "I'm thinking about why you haven't kissed me yet," she said as he looked up quickly and she arched an eyebrow. "Because, I'm not sure if you're waiting for permission or maybe you just want me to go." She was about to turn away a bit embarrassed when his lips crashed on to hers. It was truly an amazing moment. Like when you watch the fairytale movies and everyone has a happy ever after. Every part of her felt alive and loved as he pulled her to him and kissed her fiercely. His hands were tangled in her hair and his tongue danced with hers. She knew her lips would be swollen when they pulled away from the kiss, but she only wanted to deepen it more. She put one of her hands to his face and the other clawed at the nape of his neck. She was beginning to feel dizzy. They both pulled away and looked at the other. Swollen lips and eyes clouded with hunger were all they both saw. She pushed all of her insecurities to the back of her mind and climbed on top of him. For the second time in less than twenty-four hours they gave in to the other.
When they finished they both lay silently, not knowing the right or perfect thing to say to the other. Neither of them wanted the moment to end, but reality was only an hour away. She shifted nervously in the bed and told Luke she had to go because she had to get her designs prepared for her next job. He told her that he had to catch a flight, but he wanted to see her again. Brooke agreed, knowing she wouldn't, but needing to get out of the room. She was hurt that he was leaving New York, but they both had real life to get back to. She had to catch a flight to Tree Hill herself because she was designing a wedding dress for a girl from the music industry and her soon to be husband. She had forgotten to get the names of the two she would be meeting in less than eight hours, but there would be time for that once she landed and got situated.
Lucas watched her go. He knew that she wanted him, but would likely never agree to see him again. He saw the look in her eyes when he told her he had to catch a flight. She truly thought that this was just a one-night stand to him. He had never been able to read a person so well, but when he looked into her eyes he saw everything. He didn't want to go on that flight, but he had to go back to Tree Hill and get some stuff in order. That was in fact where his family lived and where his true home was. He hoped while he was there he could come up with a plan to do something to get back to New York and back to Brooke. He jumped up and took a quick shower. He packed his bags and checked out the hotel to catch his flight. In less than two hours he would be back home and could get his life in order. 'Here I come Tree Hill, here I come,' he sighed as he entered the airport.
Okay I know this is a short chapter and I apologize. I wanted to get something up for all of my wonderful readers. Thank you to those of you who have reviewed. I promise I will make the next one longer and up a whole lot faster….if you guys want me to continue. I'll wait for the reviews and see what I get before I decide. Thanks for the reviews, they truly mean a lot to me!