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She kissed him with everything she had. Moving from his lips to his neck, she smiled when she heard him groan. She always knew his weak spot. She kissed her way down his body. His collar bone, his chest, his abdomen, she kissed each hip bone. He bucked his hips in anticipation. She looked up at him and raised a brow playfully.

"Impatient much", she joked. He looked at her seriously.

"Only for you", she smiled before resuming her previous actions.

She kissed her way down his length and she heard him moan with desire. Smiling one last time she placed her mouth around his hardness and slowly began to please him.

Lucas awoke to the sound of the bathroom door opening. He groaned as he realized that it was only a dream.

"Luke, Keith's back and Nathan and Haley brought Jamie. How does a barbeque sound?" Peyton asked as she walked out from the bathroom. She had obviously just showered. The water droplets zigzagged down her long, tanned legs, and her curly hair stuck to her face. The towel she was wearing did nothing to ease the tightening he felt in his pajama bottoms.

"Sounds great", he said in an almost painful voice. Peyton tilted her head and looked at him.

"What's wrong", she asked hesitantly.

"Nothing", he answered quickly. Peyton raised a brow. She looked at him and knew something was up. She looked at him again before turning to her dresser in search of something to wear. Lucas seized the opportunity.

"I'm gunna jump in the shower", Lucas called out as he practically ran out of the room.

"Okay", Peyton said in confusion.

What the hell had gotten into him?

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"The place looks good", Haley said as she took a seat on the patio chair.

"Yea, his stuff goes well with mine", Peyton joked. Peyton looked over at Lucas as he worked the grill. They locked eyes and both instantly smiled.

"I'm happy for you Peyton", Haley said sincerely. The blonde in front of her had been through many hardships; most of them caused by the other blonde across the yard.

"Thanks, it feels good you know. To be this happy", she said almost in shock.

"Well, you of all people deserve this", Haley assured her. Peyton smiled appreciatively.

Her eyes followed the squeals of laughter coming from the other side of the yard. Keith and James were running away from their fathers, each had a devious smirk on their faces. She watched as Lucas picked Keith up and threw him over his shoulder; Nathan doing the same to James. The men ran with their children over their shoulders until the boys faces were beat red.

Peyton smiled fondly. "Keith deserves this", Haley nodded her head in agreement.

"So, I know it's only been a day, but what's it like", Nathan asked while regaining his breath. After taking a break and running with their boys they decided to go back to manning the grill.

Lucas smiled instantly, "yesterday was…good", he said uneasily. His brother raised a brow.

"We sorta got into an argument", Lucas continued, "but its fine now", he assured the younger Scott.

"What could you possible have fought about already", Nathan asked incredulously.

"Oh the usual", Lucas said with a sigh, "I told her I loved her, she freaked out."

"Well, its understandable", Nathan defended, "she's been hurt a lot Luke, a lot of the time it was by you", Lucas opened his mouth, but Nathan continued, "I know it wasn't always intentional, but it happened. Besides, with Jake disappearing off the face of the planet I'm sure she was even more closed off", Lucas tried not to wince at the mention of Jake.

"I know and you're right. We yelled for a bit, but in the end it all worked out" he said confidently.

Nathan watched with a smile as his brother and Peyton exchanged flirtatious glances.

"Good", Nathan said as he patted Lucas on the back. He flipped the last of the burgers.

"Let's eat", he yelled out into the yard.

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"Thanks for coming over guys", Peyton whispered as to not wake James. Today's events had taken a toll on both the boys. Keith was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

"Thanks for having us", Haley said as she hugged her blonde friend. She looked between her husband and Peyton and knew he had some best friend advice.

"I'll take James, we'll be in the car", she said to Nathan as he handed over the small boy. He stirred a little, but wrapped his small arms around her neck.

"What's up", she asked with a curious expression.

"I just wanna make sure everything's okay", he said as he stuck his hands in his pockets. She nodded.

"Everything's going really well", Nathan nodded.

"What's really going on Nate?" Peyton asked as she crossed her arms and leaned against the doorway.

"Just, don't hold back", he watched as Peyton raised an eye brow, "with Lucas, don't close yourself off", she was about to protest, but he continued talking, "I know that you aren't, but I just want to make sure that things are going to be okay. I don't want to have to kick my big brother's ass", he watched as Peyton smiled, "again", he added purely for his own ego. Peyton walked forward and hugged him.

"Thank you, Nathan. I'm lucky to have you for a best friend", she whispered into his ear.

"Yea you are", he said in true Nathan Scott form. She rolled her eyes.

"I should head back in", she said as she nodded to the house.

"Yea, I should too. Remember what I said though Sawyer", he warned.

"I will", she said as she hugged him once more. She watched as they pulled out of the driveway before heading back inside.

"What's all this" Peyton asked with a smile as she entered the living room. Soft music was playing and the few candles she had in the house were lit, the lights were dimmed.

"This is because I haven't had a chance to take you out on a date", Lucas said as he took her hand.

"Luke, I don't need dates. Having you here is more then enough", she whispered as she caressed his face. He leaned into her touch.

"I want to though", he stressed she shook her head.

"Lucas Scott, I love you. No amount of dates or money you spend on me is going to change that", she finished with a smile. Lucas brushed his lips over hers.

"At least dance with me", he requested as he led her to the middle of the living room.

Together they swayed with the music. To Peyton this was better then any date. Being here, in the house they shared, with their son asleep upstairs…it was a dream come true. She put her arms around his neck and his hands instantly went to her hips.

Lucas looked down at her. Her head was nestled in his chest, her eyes closed. She was truly savoring every moment of this. Lucas was too. Every movement her hips made against his, every time her fingers brushed the nape of his neck, he found himself suppressing a groan.

"I love you", he whispered as he drew circles on her lower back.

"I love you too", she said without reserve or hesitation.

The song ended and Peyton pulled back and looked into Lucas's eyes.

"Let's go up to bed", Peyton said through a yawn. Lucas smiled before leading the way.

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"Oh God, Peyton", he moaned out as he buried his hands into her curly hair. He was nearing the edge, but didn't want it to end that way. He wanted, no needed to be inside of her.

As if reading his mind, she stopped. Looking him in the eyes she slowly moved herself up, and hesitantly placed herself on top of him. They stayed like that for a moment, neither believing this was happening. After they were use to the feeling of each other, they began a slow and steady movement

Peyton looked up at him with a curious expression. She had no idea what he was dreaming about, but whatever it was he was thoroughly enjoying it. He inched closer to her and she was suddenly well aware of the type of dream he was having.

"You dog", she whispered so that she wouldn't wake him.

She studied his features. He looked different somehow. As if, everything he had been worried about over the past few months had disappeared. One thing that didn't change was his broodiness. His brows seemed to be permanently furrowed. She smiled anyway; she loved everything about this man. His slightly upturned nose, his broodiness, his constant need to always protect her, his love for literature, the love he had for their son.

She bit her lip before leaning up to kiss him. Lucas's eyes fluttered open.

"Hey you", he said as he smiled down at her. It was only a dream. All of that was only a dream.

"So, wathca' dreaming about", Peyton teased. Lucas blushed before looking down at her.

"You", she rolled her eyes before asking again.

"I'm serious", he blushed again and she knew he wasn't lying.

Overcome with passion she lunged forward and kissed him. He tilted Peyton's head to deepen the kiss. Together their tongues danced a slow movement. They pulled away when air became a necessity. His lips worked his way down.

"Lucas", she moaned as he kissed her neck.

"Hmm", he asked as he left a small red mark on her neck. His hand crept beneath her tank top and she ran her fingers through his hair, they both shuttered at these touches.

"Make love to me", she whispered into the room. Lucas stopped all his ministrations and looked at her. Her green eyes smoldered with passion. He gently kissed her lips.

"Are you sure", he didn't want her to feel pressured into doing anything.

"I love you", she answered.

He held the hem of her tank top in his hands, having an inner battle. Peyton placed her hands on his and together they took off her top. He leaned forward and kissed her with everything he had. She raked her long fingers up and down his already bare chest; stopping when they reached the rim of his boxers. She felt him gasp as she hooked her fingers in them. With one swift motion she pulled them down and they were tossed to the side. Lucas did the same with her sleep shorts. A few kisses and passion filled touches later; he was positioned above her. His tip awaiting her entrance.

They locked eyes and it was a silent confirmation that neither wanted to turn back. He entered her and she gasped; clutching onto his arms. He froze fearing that he was hurting her or that this was too overwhelming.

That all disappeared when she smiled and began to rock her hips. Together, they made love. It wasn't animalistic, it wasn't rushed, and it wasn't simply their urges taking over. No. It was slow and sweet. It was what they had both wanted for the past five years.

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Keith Scott pushed open the bedroom door. Nightmares had never really been something he was plagued with. Whenever they did happen though, he retreated to his mother's room and snuggled as close as he could. He sleepily rubbed his eyes before focusing on the second body in the bed.

"Dad", he whispered in delight. With all of today's activates he had forgotten that his father was living with them.

Keith carefully climbed into the bed his parents shared. His parents were facing each other, a small smile played on both their lips. He crawled between them and squirmed around to get comfortable. Peyton put her arm around him without even waking; used to his occasional habits. Lucas, on the other hand, slowly opened his eyes. He thanked the fact that Peyton had gotten hungry and they both ventured down to the kitchen earlier that night. He watched as Keith yawned. Lucas threw an arm around both blondes and they instinctively snuggled closer. He placed a kiss to Keith's golden locks before falling back into a peaceful slumber.

Keith didn't have nightmares often. There weren't many times where he was scared. He had always felt fairly protected. Jake was a strong man and Keith was confident nothing would happen with him around.

Right now though, lying here, between his two parents...

He'd never felt safer.


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