Okay…I know this has been a long time coming and I'm sorry lol…I just got huge writers block and stuff. But here it is.
"I believe that's another point for us baby brother", Lucas said mockingly. Nathan rolled his eyes.
"Whatever old man. We're just warming up, right Jamie", he called out to his son who was firmly planted in front of his cousin, waiting for the perfect chance to steal the ball.
"Right dad", the dark haired boy yelled back. Nathan dribbled toward the net, fully intent on a slam dunk. He passed the ball to his son and then hurried to pick him up and rush to the net. With a quick throw the young Scott scored against his uncle and cousin.
The girls watched from the sidelines as the dark haired Scotts did a victory dance.
"I can see he hasn't changed", Peyton joked. Haley smiled.
"Not when it comes to basketball", she sent a small wave in her husbands direction.
"It's amazing", Peyton said quietly as Haley turned to face her, "you two have been together for so long and yet you're still so in love", Haley blushed at her friends statement.
Before she could respond Lucas's rushed footsteps were making there way over to them.
"Luke, come on man", Nathan yelled out.
"One second", he said without turning his attention from Peyton.
"Hey", he said as he tried to steady his breath. Peyton bit her lip.
"Hey", Haley watched as Lucas leaned down and captured Peyton's lips with his own. They break apart only when air is absolutely necessary. Both with goofy smiles.
"What was that for", Peyton asked playfully. Lucas shrugged.
"Haven't done it in a while", Peyton nodded her head and leaned forward to kiss him once more.
"Dad, come on", Keith yelled from the court, "we've got a game to finish", they both separate and laugh.
"That son of ours is something else", Peyton said offhandedly. Lucas looked at her. Our son was ringing through his ears.
"Yea, he certainly is", with one last peck he ran back to his place in front of his brother, all the while Peyton's eyes never left him.
"You know, you're one to talk", Haley spoke, causing Peyton to re-focus her attention.
"What do you mean?" Haley rolled her eyes.
"You talked about how amazing it is that Nathan and I are still so in love, but look at you and Lucas", she said as she nodded over to her best friend. Peyton blushed.
"Yea, well, things are really starting to look up. I mean Keith absolutely adores him and thankfully let him all the way in", Peyton truly was grateful that her little boy wasn't closed off to him, "and Luke's been great. He cares about Keith and he's done nothing but show me that he wants to be me…us", she said dreamily.
"I'm happy for you Peyton", Haley said sincerely as she slung an arm over her friend's shoulder. Peyton smiled at her appreciatively.
"So, what happened last night", Haley asked as she wiggled her eye brows. Peyton bit her lip.
"Well, he came over and gave me flowers. We ate dinner and then he read Keith a bedtime story. I did the dishe-"
"Peyton, I wanna know the good stuff", Haley said as she wiggled her eye brows again. Peyton laughed.
"We sat on the couch and watched old family movies. Then we went up to my bedroom and just lay together. Every once in a while we kissed but other then that we talked", Peyton finished with a look of pure bliss on her face.
"Nathan and I will take Keith tonight. You and Lucas need some real alone time", Haley said and Peyton immediately took the hint.
"I'm not ready for that yet", she said shyly. She and Lucas had just gotten back together. She couldn't go there with him already…could she?
"I'm just letting you know. Keith will be with us so you two can do whatever you want", Peyton nodded her head and thanked her longtime friend.
Nathan had been keeping an eye on the time. It was nearing fifteen minutes.
"Luke, fourteen minutes and thirteen seconds", he warned. Lucas rolled his eyes but secretly appreciated his little brother's concern.
"Here Keith, you and Jamie have some fun. Me and your uncle will be right over there", he said as he pointed to the bleachers.
"Okay dad", the blonde replied. Lucas smiled.
"So, what happened last night", Nathan asked as soon as they were out of earshot.
Lucas grinned. "It was great. We had dinner, and then put Keith to bed, and then we just lied together on the couch", Nathan smiled at his older brother.
Nathan was truly happy for him. Lucas had wanted this for as long as he could remember. A family with Peyton. Things may not have happened in the traditional order or go smoothly at first but in a way that's what made it so…them. Their timing always sucked and there were always obstacles in their way. They made it through though.
"That's great man", Nathan said as pulled Lucas in for a manly hug.
"Yea", he rubbed the back of his neck before continuing, "she umm…she said I could move in", he watched as Nathan grinned.
"Wow, this has certainly been your week", he joked and Lucas laughed.
"Haley and I will take Keith for the rest of the day. You and Peyton can move all of your stuff into the house and if you need help with anything let me know and we can do it tomorrow. Tonight is about you guys", he said as he looked over at his best friend. He hadn't seen her smile that much in a long time.
Back on the court the two younger Scott's were sharing a moment.
"So, my dad came over last night and my mom said that we were a family", Keith exclaimed as he shot at the small net. James simply smirked.
"I knew everything would be fine", he said as he shot a lay up.
"Yea, its really cool", he said as he looked at both his parents.
He had a real family now.
It had taken a few hours, nearly five if they were getting technical, but as promised Lucas was officially part of the Sawyer household
"You don't think we're moving too fast do you", he asked as they laid in bed. She looked at him questioningly.
"Do you not want to be here? Cause I can get this stuff outta here a lot quicker then it came in", she teased. He smiled, but knew there was some seriousness behind those words.
"No, I just mean…I don't know", he was at a loss for words. If someone had told him a few months ago that he would be moving in with Peyton and their son, he would have laughed in their face.
Peyton grabbed his hand and intertwined their fingers.
"I know that this feels like its happening fast, but if you think about it…we've waited long enough", she said without realizing that she had just mimicked the words she spoke to him in their senior year.
Lucas looked at her and moved closer. He lifted his free hand to caress her cheek. She snuggled closer to him and closed her eyes. This was perfect. This is what true happiness felt like.
He threw his arm over her waist and pulled her as close to him as he could. He couldn't believe this was really happening. He was here in bed with Peyton.
He felt her take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Her hot breath seemed to cut through his t-shirt and almost burn his skin. God, he wanted her. They hadn't slept together yet, which was fine. He was incredibly nervous about that whole situation. He was also incredibly ready for it. But he wasn't going to pressure her into anything. Moving in with her was more then enough for him. For now anyway.
"I love you", he whispered without thinking. He was praying that today's events had taken a toll on her and she was already sleeping. As soon as she stiffened in his embrace he knew that his prayers were futile.
"I'm sorry", he immediately spoke, "it just came out. I didn't mean it", he was rambling like an idiot, "Oh God, of course I meant it, I just didn't meant to say-" he was cut off when Peyton freed herself from his embrace and walked to the bathroom.
"Peyton, I'm sorry", he said sincerely. He was also aggravated. He was apologizing because he loved her?
"You can't say those things Lucas", she said in a small voice from behind the door.
He rubbed his temple before speaking again, "Okay", he said dejectedly.
"It's too soon to be saying that", he bore a hole into the door. Peyton shivered involuntarily. It was like she could feel his gaze on her.
"Too soon", he exclaimed, "Peyton we moved in together. We have a son together. I'm pretty sure it's obvious that I love you", she swung open the door and stared at him.
"Stop it", she spat out. She couldn't handle a Lucas Scott conversation. Tonight was supposed to be about them just being together. No pressures included.
"No", he said as he looked into her eyes. God, she was always so difficult when it came to expressing her feelings for him.
"Lucas, we're not doing this tonight", she told him defiantly. She went to walk past him but he gently grabbed her arm.
"Tell me you don't love me", he challenged. She looked down. Of course she loved him. She wouldn't be doing the things she did if she didn't.
"Peyton, why can't you just say it", he begged. In his mind set this was the last hurdle they had to overcome.
"Because, love only ends in heartache", she spoke quietly.
"It doesn't have to", he assured her. She looked up into his eyes.
"With you it usually does", he dropped her arm as if it had burned him. He knew she didn't mean to make him feel guilty, but that's exactly what it did.
"Peyton, I love you. I've always loved you and I always will love you", he needed her to know that he meant it. He was never turning back. Not now. Not after everything.
"You've said that all before", she was still so scared.
"Peyton, I've never meant it more then I do now", he cupped her face to keep her eyes focused on his.
She looked into those blues and knew everything he was saying was coming from the heart. She knew he meant it all. But, there were two hearts that could get broken in all of this. Hers and Keith's.
He took a deep breath. He and Peyton were never about speeches. He never needed to tell her he loved her, he could always show it. Just by looking at each other, by calling others when he knew he couldn't help her, by running into a building with a gunman, and by fighting off a crazed stalker. No, they never needed words to express how they felt, but if she needed one now, she was going to get it.
"You know that you stick your tongue out to the side when you're concentrating? Or that you smile to yourself when you hear the MASH theme song? You hate carrots, but always eat them in front of the kids because they have to eat them. You laugh at Haley because she buys things from the Home Shopping Network, but I've seen you watching it", at this she blushed, "You bite your lip when you're nervous. I know it kills you that you can only talk to Derek four times a year. I know that you miss Brooke, but you'd rather die then admit it", he watched as Peyton relaxed a little.
"And I know that you think me giving you this speech is ridiculous, but there's nothing I can do to show you that I love you. You're not running red lights, you're not doing drugs, you're not bleeding in a library, and there's no crazy stalker obsessed with you", Peyton continued to stare at him. He looked down dejectedly before speaking again.
"Listen, it's late and we've had a long day. I'll go and sleep on the couch", he brushed past her but stopped when her small arm clung to his. He turned to face her. She had tears in her big green eyes.
"Just" she stopped to take a breath and suppress a sob, "…love me", she stressed desperately. He smiled as he walked over to her.
"I'll love you forever", he whispered as he placed his forehead to hers. She leaned up and captured his lips with her own.
"I love you too", she said with a small smile. He picked her up and spun her around as she laughed with delight.
They had finally overcome their last hurdle.
Okay...chapter 11 is finally up lol...thanks to everyone who kept asking about it. I hope you all didnt loose interest in this story because more chapters will be coming. Leave some reviews.