Words simply couldn't describe the woman walking towards him, and his eyes seemed to never leave hers as she made the long walk down the aisle. Had he taken a moment to glance at their friends and family, all he would have seen were tears and smiles all around, but in his world, now and always, it was just Peyton.

When they made it to the altar, Larry Sawyer took another look at his daughter, kissing her on the cheek, and then placing her hand in Lucas', "You take care of this one rake boy." he said quietly so only they could hear.

Acknowledging his father-in-law he let his eyes meet hers again, watching them sparkle back at him with his love reflected. "You are so beautiful Peyton Sawyer."

"Well, I try..."

They took longer in their moment than they realized, because the cough from the pastor was what finally brought them back into the church. Then he began, "Love is something amazing, that which shared between two people brings the greatest of happiness. I was told that Lucas and Peyton had a bumpy road to arrive here today, but their love is stronger for it. Their marriage too, will be stronger because of it. Now, a marriage is something not to be entered into lightly, which I know is not the case with these two. Marriage is a union built on love, trust, honesty, care, patience, and a multitude of other building blocks. It is today that they choose to pledge their commitment to each other with the exchanging of vows and rings before God and all their family and friends. Lucas... Peyton... are you ready to exchange rings?"

As they nod, Jamie walks up behind his uncle presenting him with the rings they had picked out. Before he does his job and hands the rings to his Uncle and Aunt he pulls another ring box out of his pocket and hands it to Lucas. The Pastor nods and Lucas opens the box, revealing the ring his mother wore during her engagement to his Uncle Keith.

"Before we exchange the rings that officially make us husband and wife, I wanted to officially propose to you. It seems like anytime we tried to get around to that it wasn't the right time, or... well, you know how we are." he gets down on one knee in front of her as the tears start to well up in her eyes, "Peyton, I have loved you for a long time, but the road always seemed to be cluttered with detours. My heart has always belonged with you, no matter how I have strayed. We hid so long behind the friendship that we shared, caring for each other, being there for each other, and saving each other, but never admitting our true feelings for the sake of our friendship. You once told me that it was what my uncle Keith did for my mom, so it is you and has only been you that I want to wear this ring for the rest of your life. Peyton Sawyer, will you marry me?"

Peyton, who had been crying through the whole speech nodded as he slipped the ring on her finger. She knew what it meant to him, and she had always dreamed of finally wearing it after what happened in Los Angeles.

"Allright then, the rings for this ceremony?" the Pastor asks, and then Jamie hands his Aunt the first ring.

After what seemed like an eternity of words and repeating, Lucas said "I do."

It was when Peyton was repeating those same words back to him that he let his mind go back to that night in her bedroom, when he finally told her that he had come back to her because he had to tell her how much he loved her. Her eyes had the same spark as they did now, looking up at him with a smile that seemed to only be around in his presence. The breath escaped him when he heard her finally utter "I do." and the couple was officially introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Scott.

The kiss they shared in that moment was definitely the most perfect they had ever shared, with family and friends clapping for a couple that had been meant to be since high school.

At Peyton's request, Brooke and Haley set out to get people out of the church as fast as possible and over to where they were having the small reception, leaving her and Lucas alone in her ready room.

"Lucas Scott...."

"Peyton Scott.... wow... that sounds good on you." he says, pulling her to sit on his lap, and placing a gently kiss on her lips.

"The ring, Luke, it's beautiful."

"And it is right where it belongs."

"True Love Always, right?"

"Definitely. So are you ready for what lays ahead?"

"Which part? Today or the next few months?"

"All of it, Peyton. It is going to be hard for us, but I know that I'm going to love every second of my life with you and with this baby."

"Which reminds me.... I never gave you your wedding present!" she says, walking over to her bag and pulling out an envelope for her new husband.

"Wedding presents? We were supposed to exchange wedding presents? No one told me that part."

"Don't worry about it, it is something that I've actually had in my possession for a few months, but I learned something recently that I thought you might enjoy."

"Well what is it?"

"Open it Luke!" she says, laughing at him and pointing at the unopened envelope he had in his hand.

He held onto her hand as he began to read the few words she had written, letting a few tears well up in his eyes at what she was sharing with him. I hope that she has your eyes and finds someone just as amazing as her father to love. – Peyton

"A Girl?"

"A girl... get ready for your daughter Lucas Scott..."

"When did you find out?"

"I had the doctor write it down during our last appointment, but I didn't open it until this afternoon to be able to share it with you."

"Your curls, your legs, and your lips... and your passion... that's what I want her to have."

As they were enjoying their moment, Haley walked into the room and told them that it was time for them to get over to the reception and stop being mushy. While she was walking out of the room, Lucas asked Peyton if they could let their news be known and Peyton buried her face in his neck saying yes as he called out to his best friend.

"Yeah?"

"How would you like to have a niece?"

"What! It's a girl!?" she says, running in screaming with arms out to hug her new sister in law. "I am so happy for you guys!"

At the commotion, Brooke and Nathan come running into the room as well, concerned with the history of drama that always surrounded the weddings in Tree Hill. "What's going on?" Nathan says, looking between a crying Peyton and Haley and then back to his big brother.

It was Peyton that said it this time, catching the eyes of Brooke as she exclaimed "It's a girl!"

After a celebration of jumping up and down and screaming with each other for a few minutes, the group left, and made their way to the reception. Introductions of the wedding party, as well as the bride and groom were delivered by Tree Hill's finest DJ, Mouth, of course, and the group sat down to salads and soups being served.

It was when Nathan stood up to give his best man speech that the room fell silent and all attention was on the one time enemy of the groom. "Lucas and I had a rough start... to say the least... considering I was dating Peyton when we met..." he starts, as the group takes a moment to laugh at the comment, "Somewhere along the line, he and I looked past our differences, and past our past to become great friends, and real brothers. Peyton came to her senses and dumped me, and after what seemed like an eternity the two of them finally got together. Lucas and Peyton seemed to be attached at the hip, even when they weren't dating, and the care and love that they showed for each other was unmatched by anyone. I know that they are going to survive anything that comes their way, and it is one of my happiest days getting to see them live out their dream. To Lucas and Peyton...."

The applause came and went, and then it came for Brooke to stand up for her best friend, "Okay... fair warning, that I will cry... so don't judge! P. Sawyer now Scott and I have been friends since elementary school... we've gotten through my absent parents, two amazing women passing away, Lucas... Lucas again...four years apart after high school, and Lucas... again. That was quite the triangle, but just like I told her when they finally decided to get married, all of us have been waiting on the two of you since high school." she says, as Peyton and Lucas meet eyes, and lean into each other.

"I can't think of any two people that were more meant for each other than Lucas and Peyton, who are two of my best friends in the entire world. It makes me so happy to be here and to see them finally get their happy ending and really getting a chance to have a great life together. So... best friend... and best friend's husband, here's to you guys..."

The evening went on, with first dances, bunny hopping, and all the crazy wedding cliches, and in the end the limo drove them home. As they reached the top step to the home they had built, Lucas picked his new wife up, carrying her across the threshold.

"So... this is it?" Peyton says from his arms, as they reach the bedroom.

"This is everything..."

"Peyton, you are unbelievably beautiful, and I am so glad that you chose me to spend forever with."

"Lucas Scott, I am going to love you forever, you know that, right?"

"I do know that...and I feel the same way about you. Today was just the start of something amazing."

"Well, since we've got a long road ahead of us in the weeks to come, what do you say, we get this wedding night started?" she says, raising an eyebrow in that sexy way, putting on the flirty smile that he can't resist.

"What did you have in mind Mrs. Scott?" he says, putting her down, but not letting her pull away from him.

"You help me out of this dress, and you just might find out..."

With that, he laughed, pulling her in for a kiss that would be one of many in this new life they started that day. It was also the first of many that would happen during their first night as man and wife.

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So, I put in all that I could, and I hope you guys like it! Sorry about taking so long to update. I'm thinking that now that school is back in session, it will probably only get to happen like once a week... don't kill me!!! Hopefully this update will get you through part of the misery of having to wait a whole extra week before a new OTH episode... seriously... after only 3 new ones they have to leave us again!!! Sooooo sad.

On a side note... did anyone else think that the ring he gave Peyton on Monday was hideous??? Cause my friend and I have taken to calling it the "ice cube on a silver setting". I think Mark purposefully made it so I would hate the ring and want Lucas to come to his senses and give her Keith's ring.... which, shouldn't it technically be called Karen's ring, because she was the one who wore it.... Also, did anyone else think that Lucas was totally going to say that he should direct the movie, cause that's where I was thinking it was going!

Okay, oh, and if anyone is looking for some musicvids (yeah, I'm obsessed with those too) head over to youtube and check out the videos under my author name... I just put two Leyton ones with Hazy by Rosi Golan and That's Where it is by Carrie Underwood. Random Plug!!

Sorry for the long A/N, I will update soon!! Happy reviewing!!!