Chapter 11: Thank You For Your Love
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The six ate breakfast, packed up, and left the hotel for California. San Francisco, California to be exact. They went to their original car places.
While driving Lucas can't help to feel anxious. He can't stop thinking about Brooke and his anniversary plans for her. When he's nervous, he usually turns broody and always have to urinate. They've been driving for almost 4 hours now and he already stopped seven times to pee.
"Something's wrong.." Brooke thought. "He only does this when he's nervous or whatever.."
They arrived at San Francisco after a good three more hours plus Lucas' peeing stage. They checked in at Hyatt hotel. When they've settled, they went out to go take pictures, shop and do San Franciscan activities such as seal-feeding, and riding the trolley. Throughout their first half day at SanFo, Brooke kept dropping hints of what she likes in celebration. Lucas noticed this too but decided against asking her why she's doing this. He thought that maybe Brooke thought he forgot about their upcoming anniversary. That night, they went to a buffet restaurant and fueled themselves up. They will be staying there for one week. Brooke doesn't know why but she didn't care. She's starting to love San Francisco because of their beautiful places. However, the other five knew the reason. And it is because Lucas pleadedo them so that he can pursue his anniversary plans. Gladly, the other four obliged to his request. After all, this is an anniversary to look forward to. The first anniversary of THE Golden Couple without any third party interruption. They saw a bar called 6300 and saw the guest performer was Fall Out Boy. After a couple more sight-seeing and cam-whoring, they called it a day.
The next day, they all woke up early around 7 in the morning while Brooke really, really woke up late. Lucas thought this is a good idea so that he can check on all his reservations and plans alone and to also brief the other four of what they will be doing. After he double checked on all of his reservations, he gathered his four other friends and briefed them. They sat at the hotel's rooftop bar area.
"Okay, so guys, it'd be a really, really great if you'd really help me out with this," Lucas started as he pulled out a folder. "Jake, Hales, thanks so much for helping me. Here," He handed them a couple of papers and his iPod. "Those are the songs I'd like you to personally sing for us two. You can find it in my iPod." Jake and Haley nodded.
"What's in it for us anyway?" Peyton asked.
"Well, I've been planning on a private party at the club downtown. The one where Fall Out Boy performed last night." Lucas said. "How's that?"
"It's cool! But who'll be the guest?" said Nathan.
"And do we get free alcohol?" Jake added.
"They said if I add more to what I'll be paying, they could have Fall Out Boy there again. They said if I didn't rent the place, Fall Out Boy would still be there anyway. So they asked me to add more money. This party will happen the day after our anniversary at exactly 7 pm till midnight." Lucas replied. "And we get unlimited drinks."
"Where'd you get the entire money dude?" Haley asked.
"First Hales, I thought I told you not to call me dude," Lucas said shaking his head. "And I'm guessing Dan wants to make up for me," He looked at Nathan who nodded. "So he lent me money. I'll pay him soon."
"Don't pay him man," Nathan said, shaking his head. "He won't want it." Lucas didn't completely understood what Nathan said but he just nodded in response.
"Maybe I could get them to give you a discount..." Peyton suggested, smiling at the idea as she straightened up.
"That'd be great Peyton. Thanks. Anyway, this is what you and Nate'll do..." Lucas said, as he gestured them to huddle.
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DAY 2
Brooke woke up around 11 am and she saw her Broody's gone. She groaned and got up and picked up her Sidekick.
"Lucas Eugene Scott you better answer your phone right now!" She said to herself as he placed her phone to her right ear as she paced around the room. She didn't like to wake up seeing that Lucas isn't beside her. Usually, he stayed beside her until she wakes up.
Lucas' phone rang just after he finished explaining everything to his friends. He looked at the caller id and it said "Pretty Girl."
"I've to take this call," he said as he rose up the stool and walked away from the group.
"Mornin', Pretty Girl!" He exclaimed as he answered the call.
"Mornin' yourself Scott!" She replied annoyed.
"Hey, hey what's the matter? You mad at me or something?" Lucas asked.
"Oh no," She replied sarcastically. "I just woke up without my boyfriend beside me! You promised me you won't leave until I wake up always. I don't get to kiss you AND I don't get to see you! I am so getting annoyed at this deal Luke."
"Slow down. I am sorry, okay. The guys wanted to play ball so I obliged," he answered a white lie, with his hands gesturing. "You were sleeping so peacefully. Plus, we could settle the deal and just go kiss me already." He added in a baby voice.
"Oh no way Luke," Brooke replied, shaking her head, an eyebrow raised. "I won't lose my shopping money just because I broke our deal. Nu-uh. Not gonna happen Broody."
"See...my Pretty Girl's not mad at me anymore," Lucas replied, smiling. "Suit yourself cheery..."
"Yeah, yeah whatever boyfriend," Brooke said, rolling her eyes. "Where are you anyway?"
"All of us are here at the bar roof top. Come join us."
"Okay. See you. Love you!'
"Love 'ya too!" And then Lucas headed to their table. "Hey guys, back me up will ya? I told Brooke we played ball." Then Jake and Nathan nodded. They drank a couple of "early alcohol" as Haley called it using their ever-reliable fake ids when Brooke arrived and joined them.
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DAY 3
The girls had their all-girls talk day that afternoon at Starbucks while the boys went around town.
"Hey," Brooke said as they all sat at an empty couch, with their coffees in hand. "I just realized that in four days it'll be me and Lucas' anniversary!"
"Really? That's so great," Haley exclaimed in pretention and gave Peyton a "let's-just-listen-to-her" look.
"Yeah I know! I'm so excited!" Brooke replied, her smile ear to ear.
"Do you have any plans?" Peyton asked. Hoping to squeeze out information that could help Lucas. If she has something planned, how could it work?
"Uhmm..actually no.." Brooke replied, shrugging as she sipped her coffee.
"Phew" Peyton thought. "So what are you gonna do?"
"Well nothing.."
"Nothing?" Haley asked.
"Yeah. I mean if Lucas doesn't remember, might as well not," Brooke replied. " Rather than fight with Lucas that he dind't remember it. On the other hand, if I don't get mad at him for not remembering, he wont learn. Plus I want and need a celebration. Something we bot remembered."
"Brooke where have you come up with all these thoughts??" Peyton asked incredulously.
"I came up with them 3 days ago when I realized it'll only be a week till the 24th.."
"You know, what if he doesn't have anything planned, let's just party. I heard FOB will be at 6300 again," Haley suggested.
"Yeah..that'd be cool too.." Brooke replied.
"So what's your idea of your dream anniversary?" Haley asked. She knew Brooke would tell them in complete details.
"Oh uhmm..I want roses..you know..when we got together..it's so sentimental..and I also want good..scratch that..really meaningful love songs while he asks me to have the dance..pasta..shrimp...all those goodiness of course..maybe even a nice jewelry from him...and I'll be wearing this really gorgeous red gown and he'll wear a nice polo that gives him his signature look..you know..maybe a yacht ride if he has a yacht or something.." Brooke said, her face all in a dream.
"That's perfect y'know that?" Peyton said as she turned off the recorder on her cellphone under the table. They went to a mall and shopped their hearts out. Brooke bought a nice, maroon halter dress and new sets of make up. Peyton and Haley bought some Juicy Couture sets and the like. Spending over a thousand dollars that day must be their most expensive shopping day.
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That night while they were having dinner together, Brooke left for the lady's room with Haley.
"Luke, I got something for you," Peyton said just as the two went inside the bathroom. She fished her cellphone out of her purse then clicked some buttons. "Listen to this quick."
"Okay," and he got the cellphone and held it near his ear. He heard everything about their conversation and a smile crept on his face. "This is so great. Thanks so much. Now I have an idea of what she really wants." Then the two ladies emerged out of the comfort room.
"We'll talk later," Lucas whispered to the other 3. "Same place. But we gotta find a way for Brooke to sleep."
"Big bro, why'd they invent sleeping pills for?" Nathan saaid with his signature smug face.
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That night, Lucas slipped 2 tablets of sleeping pills into Brooke's Screaming Orgasm. By the time they left the restaurant, Brooke was already asleep on Lucas' lap. He carried her into Nathan's car and they all drove to the hotel. Lucas changed Brooke's clothes. God he missed her body but he won't give in to temptation. They all met up outside with Jake carrying his guitar on one hand. Haley and Jake went to a corner and started to listen and practice the song.
"So about your conversation ago -- ?" Lucas started to ask Peyton. Nathan sat with them.
"She just went on talking realizing it's your anniversary in 4 days. Haley asked her and all. Brooke even thought you didn't remember then she said some things about you not remembering it and all. Then Haley popped in the question then there. I thought I'd record it' coz it might help you." Peyton replied as if she already practiced this line with all her hand gestures in the right places.
"Oh okay thanks." Lucas said.
"About the dress...how do you convince her to wear one without her knowing about your plan, Luke?" Nathan interrupted.
"I don't know," he replied shooking his head. "I'd love to have her wear one but I don't know what to do, or how to do it."
"You know, Brooke bought this really nice maroon halter dress.." Peyton said.
"And-?" Nathan said, shaking his head several times.
"We..Haley and I could ask her to wear it and tell her she'll look gorgeous in it," Peyton started to explain. "Then we can pretend about going to a club at exactly 12 o'clock by the 23rd...then you pick take her as soon as your 'plan' starts...you said you were gonna celebrate by 12:01 so there..."
Both boys nodded. "Aren't you gonna get tired?" Nathan asked.
"24 hour celebration? Nah..she'll want it. Plus I'll get my sleep the day before and she could do the same too. I'll just slip two more pills on her drink.." Lucas replied.
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Jake and Haley were listening to the song that Lucas chose at the corner of the bar. It went:
Now there's a reason to wake up each day.
A reason to shake the blues away.
Now I uphold a lucky soul.
I wanna thank you for your love.
Thank you.
Thank you for your love.
As the song ended, Haley and jake were both in awe.
"I didn't know this soft side of Lucas.." Jake commented.
"Yeah..but I didn't know such meaningful song was made..I love it.." Haley added.
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DAY 4
Lucas woke up early and took a bath. He left a note for Brooke saying he's gonna get his morning run. But actually, he's not, he'll get his run if he has time. He wore jogging pants ad his hoodie so that it'll look convincing when he returns. He went down and ate his breakfast and went outside. He ran for about 30 minutes then went to the mall. He pre-ordered 500 red roses that is to be delivered to a restaurant after three days. He went in the jewelry shop and looked for some nice gift. Lucas then bought a nice, shades of black Oxygen polo, and new Bed Head pomade. Then he went to this yacht rental place and placed a reservation for two on the 24th at exactly 12:01 mn. When he returned, Brooke was still sleeping so he took his note and threw it in the trash can.
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A/N: RnR please!!! Thanks for all the reviews!! I'm guessing you all have an idea about the anniversary celebration...!!