We Trusted You

Chapter 14

IF YOU HAVE CHEMISTRY YOU ONLY NEED ONE OTHER THING... TIMING ...

Waking up the sheets are everywhere. I'm trying to catch my breath. My heart is racing. I look to the side of me and see Lucas there. Trying to put into words what I'm experiencing right now is basically bliss. To think it all began with that kiss. I remember feeling that sudden rush of pure Adeline when our lips touched.

Yesterday changed everything. Feeling his hand rub my back. I look at him. Leaning over kissing him. As I lay back down. He turns to me. I touch his face with my hand. He takes my hand in his kissing it.

"So much happened last night." I said to him. Looking into his eyes.

"It's only the start for us." He said to me. "Are you okay.?" He asked with concern in his voice that made my heart swell.

"I've never been so happy." I told him. While I laid in his arms.

"And I didn't think you could get more beautiful." He said. Smiling at me.

He held me close and securely. I had been too afraid. Of possible rejection. To admit the truth. I was falling in love with him. Brooke thought to herself as he leaned over kissing her. The world and her worries slipping away. Pulling the covers over them. As they rediscovered each other once again.

Time going on. Until the sun had risen and the next day had officially arrived. The two climbing out of bed holding hands. Brooke took her light purple robe off the hook. Putting it on wrapping it around herself with a tight knot. Pulling her hair together in a ponytail. Feeling his arms wrap around her. Laying against him. "I loved waking up next to you." He said to her.

"I didn't want to get out of that bed." "Shutting out the world and being with you nothing has ever felt so right." Brooke said. Feeing herself blush as he touched her face. "We have to put a pause on this for now." "Until Gwen leaves for school." Brooke said smiling as she took his hand.

Enjoying the closeness and connection they shared. Walking out of his bedroom closing the door behind them. Walking side by side. Letting go of each of each other's hand. As they saw Gwen. At the kitchen table. Eating and already in an ongoing conversation texting on her phone.

"Good morning." Brooke said smiling happily.

"Morning aunt Brooke." "Morning uncle Lucas." Gwen said. "You both must have been tired I texted the both of you and told you that I was going to be running late. About thirty minutes. There was traffic on the way back." "But neither of you got back to me." "Was everything okay.? Gwen asked. Looking up at them.

They looked at each other then back at Gwen. "Yeah we were up late talking." "We never meant to worry you Gwen I'm sorry." Brooke said.

"And went to bed right after." "We'll make sure and stay up so you don't worry next time." Lucas said. Looking to her "From the looks of it." "We can see you a good time." Lucas said. Looking up at her.

She smiled excitedly. "Yea it was more fun than I thought it would be."

While Brooke sat down. In the next open seat, next to Lucas. Getting the play by play of the party and the fun that was had. It warmed Brooke's heart to know that Gwen had someone who cared so much about her in her life.

Gwen waved goodbye to the both of them. As she went to school.

Brooke looked over at Lucas. Then down at her breakfast. Starting to eat. Halfway through. Unable to ignore the feeling of his eyes on her and her own want for clarity she looked up at him.

"Brooke, we should talk about what happened between us yesterday." Lucas said.

"I agree let's go sit down this conversation isn't really kitchen table talk." she said smiling. As she got out of her chair and went into the living room.

He followed behind her sitting in the chair opposite of hers. Looking into her eyes as he spoke. "Brooke this night together was a mistake." Lucas said.

Brooke felt her heart drop. "I don't understand." Brooke started to say.

"I know what I said and where things went with us." "But I was wrong you were vulnerable freshly out of a relationship." "And I took advantage and acted on my own feelings and wants instead of making sure you were okay and I think we shouldn't let things go any further." Lucas said to her.

Brooke put her hand on his. Looking into his eyes as she spoke.

"No, I'm not doing that." "I can't go come back to living a life where my heart and feelings are pushed away and are unable to be expressed the way I want and need them to be."

"You didn't take advantage of me or my feelings." "Julian and I have been over long before the break up."

"I just couldn't admit my feelings for you." "And I want to see where things go between us." "This is right."

"I've never been more sure of anything." Brooke said to him.

Lucas took in her words as he spoke. "I just want you to know much you mean to me and how long I've waited to feel this way with someone."

"It is so raw and consuming you deserve someone who will give you their heart and take care of yours in return."

"And none of that comes with a guarantee that we won't make mistakes and hurt each other."

"But I want to try and build a life together on our own terms." Lucas said to her.

"I'm scared." "But I want us so that is worth risking everything." Brooke said to him.

"I am too." "We're in this together." "Anything life throws our way." Lucas said. Taking her hand. As the couple got out of the chairs.

"We should clean up." "Then get ready for the day." "I was thinking we could go down by the water and head out on a boat. Enjoy the water and the beautiful day then have a picnic lunch." Lucas said to her.

"That sounds wonderful." "And romantic." "Lucas Scott are asking me on a date.?" Brooke asked. Her smile bright.

"Yes I am." "Brooke Davis would you go on a date with me.?" Lucas asked. Looking into her eyes.

"Yes." "I thought you would never ask." Brooke said. Leaning over kissing him. "Now when you say we should get ready do you mean alone or together.?" Brooke asked smiling up at him.

"Whichever you want." He said back to her.

"I was thinking we might as well get clean at the same time." "I think the shower is just big enough for us both." Brooke said. Taking his hand in hers. Leaning over as she kissed him.

"There is plenty of room." "But the minute we get in there we'll be very preoccupied." He said to her. Leading her into the hallway. As they got into the bathroom. Shutting the door behind them.

"Where should we start.?" Brooke said. Her hands starting to undo her robe.

Taking her in his arms as he spoke. "We should get the water going and get rid of any clothing just to make sure we don't miss a spot." Lucas said. Pulling her close to him.

The rob falling to the floor. The couple go into the shower one after the other. Sliding the door shut.

Lucas backed her up against the wall. Reconnecting their lips.

"Luke." "Yes, I love you.!." She whispered into his ear. Clinging to him tightly.

The steam filling up the walls of the shower.

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Gwen was on the way out the door. It was her free period. When someone walked into her.

"You should watch where you're going!" Gwen said. In a hurry. Getting a text from Richard that he was able to save them spots at her favorite restaurant. So, they could get lunch off campus.

"I'm really sorry." "I'm new here just trying to find my way around." "The other person said. Helping Gwen gather her things.

Gwen held her stuff and looked up at the person. "Its okay I apologize for not being more understanding." "I'm a junior here so I'm sure I could help you find the class your looking for."

"Thanks, I would really appreciate it." "My name's Carson Rollins." "I'm a junior too." The girl said. Extending her hand.

"I'm Gwen Scott." She said. Shaking her hand.

"Nice to meet you." "Welcome to Tree Hill High School." "So, that means I might be seeing you around class." "If so feel free to reach out to me." "See you later Carson." Gwen said. Heading out the door.

Once she was outside. Gwen headed into her car and started to drive. Rolling down the windows and letting in the cool breeze. Basking in the glow of summer in Tree Hill. Making her way to the parking lot.

Parking her car. Getting out and walking through the doors. Smiling as she walked to the back table. Getting wrapped up in a hug.

"Hey Rich." Gwen said. Hugging him back. The friends pulling away. Seconds later. "Did you order already.?" "I've been craving their food all day." Gwen said. Sitting down next to him. Noticing the other person already at the table.

"I know you weren't expecting it." "But I invited someone to eat with us." Richard said. The other person placing down their menu. As Gwen got a better look at the person.

"Why would you invite her without telling me!" Gwen yelled. Getting up out of the chair.

Ignoring the glares from other diners. As she started to walk towards the door.

Richard getting up as he went after. "Because this needed to end." "Gwen, we all used to be friends she's been riddled with guilt for months." "She wants to apologize and make things right between the two of you." Richard said.

"He's right Gwen we should talk." The girl said.

"No way in hell!" Gwen said. As she continued to walk in the direction of the exit.

"See I told you Rich." "She's completely unhinged." "I personally don't get why you waste your time with her." "It's too bad she didn't double dose and put us all out of our misery." "I can't help but feel bad for her parents." "This is their legacy." "She's going end up all alone and she's going to have no one to blame but herself." "Come on Rich let's find somewhere else to go eat." Amy said.

"No I was obviously wrong about you and your intention to meet up." "Find your own way home." Richard said. Looking away from her as he got out of his chair to go after Gwen.

"She needs to get over it already." "It's been almost year and everyone around her is still treating her like she's made of glass." "She isn't the only person who ever lost someone." "When is this pity party going to end.?" She said.

Richard ignored her and went out the door searching for Gwen.

Seeing her car not in the parking lot. He got into his own car. Sped off down the street. Knowing exactly where she would go.

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Gwen wiped her eyes. She was such a bitch. She along with all those other people Gwen had called friends. Completely deserted her. And now Amy had gotten to Richard too.

She needed a break from her life and Tree Hill. Looking around the beach. One more time. She smiled at the sun setting in front of her.

The reflection of it. Bouncing off the water took her breath away.

Getting out her phone as she texted Lucas and Brooke. Telling them where she was going so they wouldn't worry. And that she would be back soon.

Putting away her phone beginning to walk away from the beach and to her car. As she heard footsteps behind her.

"Amy that better not be you I don't want to see anyone right now." Gwen said.

Keeping her pace arriving in front of her car in minutes.

"Even for your best friend." Richard said.

At the sound of his voice. Gwen turned around.

"I thought you would be off with Amy." "She seemed to have had her hooks into you pretty tight when I left." Gwen said. Looking to him.

"She thought she did." "But I have this policy of not being around people who suck plus she doesn't get to talk to you like that and expect me to be on her side." Richard said to her.

"Plus, from the looks of it you are on your way out." "You know I'm always down for an adventure." "Where are, we going.?" Richard asked. As he got into the car.

Gwen took a breath. Starting her car again. Tuning to him as she spoke.

"To my family's cabin." "Being cut off from the world sounds like just what I need right now." Gwen said. Turning her face forward. Driving as they took off down the road.

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