A/N: Thanks for the reviews guys! So, as you guessed, I'm back from my holiday in the Netherlands. I'm sorry I don't have the time for personal replies but I want you all to know I really appreciate your comments.

Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill.


Marry Me 20

"You're very quiet this morning." Brooke commented softly as she watched Lucas swallowing a big part of pizza into his mouth. Her husband looked up from his plate and kind of glared at her. "And eating pizza that early…yuck."

"Am eating whatever I want Brooke…" He replied rather rudely and she threw her head back in confusion. She rested against the back of the chair and eyed him, confused. She wasn't used to him being so moody and rude to her. But ever since they had woken up this morning, he hadn't even said a word to her.

"You've been like this ever since we woke up this morning. What's wrong with you? PMS? That's funny; I thought it was only a woman thing." She asked, trying to be funny but wasn't sure that was the right thing to do when she realized he wasn't sharing her laugh.

He rolled his eyes annoyed at her sarcastic answer and shook his head. "Very hilarious."

"Okay…" She put her fork on the table, making a big noise and sighed, her eyes settled on him. "Did I do something wrong that could have upset you?" She questioned now more harshly and he sighed, his eyes still fixed on his plate.

"I just…" He started hesitantly trying to find some way to ask his question. He finally looked up at her and met her confused gaze. "Don't you have something to tell me?"

"Like?" She asked a bit puzzled, wondering what could be the big secret she could have hid from him. Because when she thought about it, she couldn't remember any.

"I don't know… just… drop it, you obviously don't wanna talk about it…" He muttered and resumed eating.

"Okay…" She trailed off and got up, a little mad at his behavior. The fact he was insinuating she was hiding things really got to her. "You're acting really weird Luke, and it's not the usual brooding time. So tell me what's wrong for God's sake!" She exclaimed and he sighed. She apparently didn't think it was a big deal and he couldn't understand why.

"I found that test in the bin this morning…" He started, hoping it would force her to admit her mistake.

"Yeah…" She trailed off, letting out a sigh. "I know you wanted us to do them together… I just wanted to do it alone so I would make a surprise…" She paused, and bit her lip looking at him sheepishly. "I'm just as sad and irritated as you are Lucas," She took his hand in hers and rubbed it softly. "…but it'll happen, we'll have a baby together, I promise… we just have a hard time right now because we're both like overbooked and so stressed…"

"Wait. You are sad and…" Lucas paused, not clearly understanding the situation. "I'm kinda lost here?" He said in a high pitched voice.

"Yes, I want to have a baby so much and it still doesn't happen an-" She started rambling but was cut off by his hesitating voice.

"You… wait… I… you are?" He stuttered and watched as she looked as confused as he was. "You think you're not pregnant then? I mean, you…" He put his hand on his forehead, trying to calm down. Was he hallucinating or was she? "How?" He asked himself softly.

"Luke… you sure you're alright?" She asked worriedly, while glancing at him with concern. She got up from her stool and walked up to him. "It'll happen, I promise…" She cupped his chin and turned his head towards hers. "I love you…" She said softly and brought her lips to hers. They kissed gently but passionately all the same and only broke apart when air became essential. Lucas ran a hand through her black perfect curls and sighed softly. He couldn't get that story out of his mind. He had to take another look at the result of the test.

"But… I saw the test babe…" He whispered while she looked at him surprised. He got up from his stool and ran upstairs very quickly. "I'm coming back. There's just something I need to check." She heard him yelling from upstairs. She rolled her eyes, and tried to figure out what the hell he was doing. When she realized he was probably looking for the test, she decided she better follow him.

"Uh…okay, wait for me!" She yelled, eager to know the truth as well...

2 Months Later

Jake led Peyton to the centre of the dance floor and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Oh my gosh, they look so gorgeous together, don't you think?" Brooke shrieked excitedly as she watched her bestfriend bride and that groom of hers swaying slowly to the slow rhythm of their wedding song. Lucas wrapped both his arms around his wife's waist from behind and put his head on her shoulder, chuckling softly.

"Yeah they do…"

"I am glad they finally tied the knot. After almost 7 years of dating… I'm so happy for Peyton! And thinking they wouldn't have gotten together if I hadn't been here to introduce them… I'm such a wonderful matchmaker… She looks so blossomed and beautiful in my bridal dress." She beamed, really happy with her work on her bestfriend's look. Knowing her like she did, it hadn't been difficult to design it in accordance to the blonde's tastes.

"You have to admit the dress is particularly amazing though…it's doing the whole job…" Rachel commented with a wicked smile. "I wonder how much we could have sold it… a high price for sure…"

"Rach-ho please… don't you ever think about something else than your money, and your little person?" Brooke replied a bit exasperated by her friend's extravagant character.

"You're just jealous you're not gonna be able to wear that sort of dress the day you renew your marriage with that dumbhead standing right behind you." At her sneaky comment, Lucas rolled his eyes and ignored his so called friend, focusing on the couple of the day. He knew Rachel was just trying to get on his wife's nerves. They were always joking with each other. Sometimes, it went far but they hadn't even got into a fight yet…which was a good thing. Though he wouldn't mind a cat fight between the two gorgeous women…

"Okay, stop insulting my husband, you bitter red-haired bitch." Brooke pointed a finger in front of Rachel's forehead, a threatening glare accompanying her words.

"Brooke, Rachel, c'mon…this is supposed to be a happy day. Can't you stop being at each other's throats for once in your lives?" Haley asked in a throaty laugh as she walked up next to her two friends.

"No!" They both answered simultaneously and let out a laugh at the same time. The whole clique smiled at their similarities and Peyton signaled her bestfriend she needed to talk in the microphone once again. After the toasts, Brooke needed to announce the development of the evening as she was the maid of honor. The brunette giggled at her bestfriend and turned into Lucas' arms to give him a soft peck.

"You tell them now…" He murmured against her lips and she half nodded, half smiled in reply. She jumped onto the scene and took the mike from Chris Keller's hands. Chris was one of Haley's friends ever since the two had done that states tour together years ago.

"Thanks CK." Brooke gave him a small smile and he winked seductively at her. In reply, she pulled her left hand right in front of his face, showing him her wedding band. He chuckled at her and stepped off the stage. Brooke adjusted the microphone to her height and took a deep breath before starting. She cleared her throat and nodded at Peyton who was smiling brightly.

"So guys, I'm really happy we are all reunited together for the first time ever and I am convinced we'll see each other very soon…" Brooke smiled at her all friends from L.A. and her new ones from Tree Hill. "Oh, anyway, I hope you all enjoy the party…" She winked at Peyton who laughed in return. "And I guess we'll stick on love songs until the newlyweds leave for their hot steamy full of beep honeymoon." Brooke stopped and laughed with her audience while both Peyton and Jake went red. "And after they are gone, the real party will begin and I promise you're all gonna love the surprises I reserved you." Brooke took a whispering voice and added. "Some strippers might do a show…" Everybody cheered and clapped their hands at her announcement. "Oh, by the way, I think it's time to tell you all about a little something…more personal. You are all invited to mine and Lucas' wedding renewal ceremony which will be celebrated on Christmas… Lucas and I wanted to do something let's say…different…" She paused again and smiled at her audience. How she loved being the centre of attention… "Also, I am also proud and really happy to announce Peyton and Jake that the limo is awaiting for them. I hope you two have fun on your cruise and that you won't forget to bring us gifts from the countries you're gonna visit." Brooke ended and stepped off the stage to hug her bestfriend goodbye.

"Promise me you'll take good care of Jenny." Peyton said softly in her ear as they stayed in each other arms. Brooke nodded enthusiastically at her bestfriend who half smiled in reply. Brooke could tell she was heartbroken to leave Jenny for three weeks, even if it was for her honeymoon.

"Don't worry hun. She's a cute little girl and I won't be alone to check on her…Lucas's good with kids. And Haley already said she would visit every day to see if we are doing fine and treating her well." She reassured her, slowly rubbing her back in circles. "We're gonna be okay…" Brooke continued, with more assurance.

"Okay."

Lucas walked into the room, and yawned loudly. "Jenny's finally asleep. I had to read Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella before she was satisfied." Brooke gave him a weird look, as if to say 'she's got you around her little finger'.

"Ah…I feel enormous Lucas…" The young woman pouted, glancing at her body in the big sized mirror of their bedroom. Lucas let out a chuckle and walked behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waistline and put his head on her shoulder. He glanced at their reflection and smiled at how perfectly they fitted.

"You look hot babe." He told her and she let out a sigh, shaking her head in denial. She placed her hands on top of his and sighed once again.

"No, I don't. I swear, I better start this after delivery diet Rachel advised me to do after the baby is born…or else, you'll soon be ashamed to have a wife such as disgraceful as I am."

"You know, you're not even weighting three quarter my mom's actual weight…" He remarked and at this comment, she shoved him in the chest with her elbow.

"Really, why can't you just try to reassure me for once? You always have to compare me to your mom, who by the way looks like a whale. So really…it's not even relevant." She pouted again and pulled off her nightgown. It was starting to tighten her around the waist and she was scared the baby wouldn't breath correctly if she kept it…(laughs) Lucas unconsciously licked his lips in anticipation of what was to come. Brooke turned to him quickly, still glaring at him. "I'm serious Luke, she should watch her weight out. You know it's not good for her to be so enormous."

"I'll tell her that, she'll be happy to know how you see her…a whale…pff…" Lucas said, letting out a small laugh at his wife's straight face. Brooke turned to him and studied him from head to toe for a second.

"I'm sorry. Look, I just hate the fact I'm gonna gain so many pounds while you'll just look so sexy, and hot, and just well proportioned! I read about those women who don't lose their weight after they have a baby. Their husbands always leave them for younger, better looking little sluts… It's just so unfair you're not carrying half of the baby!" She complained loudly, frustrated she had to be the woman in the couple. Of course, she had liked the idea of carrying Lucas' child at the beginning… and she actually had wanted to be pregnant. But now… now, she wasn't so sure it had been a good idea. She had never felt so insecure about herself ever since she had met Lucas… She didn't know what kind of power he had on her, but it was definitively stronger than any other.

"Brooke, I love you, okay? And not only because you look hot even pregnant. And this feeling won't vanish in a blink of eye, okay? I'm in love with your personality, with your craziness, with your dimples which won't ever be filled by fat even during your pregnancy…" He paused and kissed her forehead. "And I also love your voice, your mouth…" At this point, Brooke didn't know how, but she was totally naked in front of her husband, who was dressed from head to toe. Lucas kissed her lips gently, and caressed one of her breasts meantime. She let out a moan and leaned into him. He always knew the way to reassure her… And actions speak louder than words…everyone knows that.

"Nathan? Nathan, I think it's time!" It had to happen a Saturday night. Haley Scott had been sitting on the couch, watching her favorite show when she had felt she had been sitting on something damp. Surely she hadn't expected it so soon…

Nathan ran down the stairs and stared at his wife, out of breath. "What? Are you okay?"

"The babies… they're coming…" Her voice broke in fear. It wasn't supposed to happen now. It was too soon… Then again, she was having twins and she had read they were always premature. Nathan didn't react at the words. He stood there in the door entrance, in shock. She let out a huge breath and grabbed her hospital bag. Nathan started panicking. Of course, they had repeated the scene several times before…it was a sort of training Haley had thought would be useful for the D-day.

"Okay, okay, don't panic, just remain calm and steady…" Nathan scolded himself realizing he was too anxious for the situation.

"Nathan! Damn it!" Her voice snapped him out of his trance.

"Sorry, sorry… Uh, what should I do Hales? I'm so sorry, I can't. I need to sit." Nathan sat down on the couch, just besides his wife who was now calmer than him. She took his hand his hers and stroked it softly in an attempt to calm him down. They both knew exactly what they were supposed to do.

"Nathan… we practiced like ten times already…you have to help me to the car. The bag…" She took a deep breath. "You have to fill it with the things I need for the hospital…" Nathan nodded and took her hand, giving her a squeeze. "And…and you have to call the hospital to tell them we're coming… Can you do that?" The young man nodded and wrapped an arm around his wife, leading her to the garage where the car was parked.

"Does it…does it hurt?" He asked quietly as she winced while walking. She shook her head at him and took another deep breath, placing her hand on her kidneys.

"It's like menstrual cramps… don't worry about me, I'm fine." She reassured him gently talking. She didn't want him to feel even more overwhelmed by the situation.

"Okay…" Nathan helped her in the car, sitting her and buckling her. "You don't move, okay? I'm coming back."

"Like I could move that butt out of that damn car… even if I wanted to." She muttered glaring at him in reply. He smiled at her sympathetically and ran back into the house, a bit more vigorous.

"OMG, he's such a cute baby!" Brooke let out a giggle as she watched the baby stir in its sleep. "Look Jenny, this is Haley's little baby. Doesn't he look beautiful?" Jenny kept her little arms around Lucas neck and turned her head. She watched in amazement all the babies in their beds. Some were linked to wires and beeping machines. She smirked at Brooke in reply. The baby Brooke was pointing at didn't look cute at all.

"Babe, this one is not one of Haley's and Nathan's…plus, I think it's a girl…" Lucas remarked and repositioned his arms to settle Jenny better. Brooke smirked at her husband.

"You think? I mean… why is he/she so hairy if it's a she? Well, I'm glad whatever that baby is, that it's not Hales…" Lucas let out a laugh. Brooke looked so cute, here standing in front of the glass, looking at all those newborn babies. She turned to him and bit her lips softly. "I can't seem to find their babies, Luke… They all look so alike…it's scary. What if when we have a baby, it comes here and we just can't recognize it?" She whined and both Jenny and Lucas laughed at her question.

"You're so silly Brookie!" She exclaimed and giggled at her auntie who smirked at her in reply.

"Brooke, they have their names on their bracelets…" Lucas remarked and chuckled as Brooke's face lightened. He knew she knew that fact and was playing dumb with him.

"Oh? That's so cool…" She said sarcastically and both laughed, shoving each other gently.

"Hey guys, you see our beautiful gorgeous little angels?" Nathan asked excitedly when he saw them looking at the newborns. He walked up to them, a bright smile on his tired face. Brooke pulled her brother in law in a gentle hug and congratulated him. Lucas patted his brother's back and hugged him on the side. "Hey Jenny, do those two clowns treat you well?" Jenny shyly smiled at the young man and nodded her head. She obviously was spoiled by the two seeing the guilty looks on their faces.

"In fact, we don't even know which ones are yours… I tried to find any resemblances but they all look alike…" Brooke pouted at him, once he was done with saying hello to Jenny. Nathan shared a smile with his brother, who chuckled in reply.

"Brooke even thought that little princess monkey here looked a bit like Haley." Lucas pointed to the baby Brooke was referring to a little while before. Nathan took a look at the baby and let out a laugh before realizing his brother was not being very nice. It wasn't an appropriate thing to say about a baby. He kind of glared at him and Lucas rolled his eyes.

"Sorry but you have to admit she's overly hairy." He added and Nathan couldn't say anything and gave him a slight nod.

"Yeah okay… so… But she doesn't look like Hales at all, Brooke." Brooke shrugged, not giving that up. That baby did look like Haley, even if the similarities were very, very slight to distinguish.

"Do you know when we'll be able to visit the new mom?" Brooke asked as Nathan taped his knuckles against the glass to call the pediatrician so she could hand him his babies.

"Yeah…probably in an hour or two. She's still dazed due to the meds they gave her." He replied, his eyes not leaving his older boy as the nurse brought him first.

"Great! OMG! Is he one of yours? He's really amazingly gorgeous! OMG, he even has Haley's fat nose! And your eyes! Look Luke, he's suckling on his thumb! How come we didn't see this little baby boy sooner?" Brooke jumped excitedly and giggled softly. She looked at Nathan hopefully as he took his son in his arms and cradled him.

"This one is James Lucas Scott." He introduced his baby who was stirring up from his sleep. "James…" He whispered to his oldest by two minutes son. "Those two dumbheads are your uncle and godfather Lucas and your aunt and godmother Brooke. Aren't they looking like idiots, looking at you with those silly faces?" He mocked the couple who seemed in awe. "Oh, and this is Jenny… She's Jake's and Peyton's daughter. You can say she's one of your cousins." Jenny laughed and waved at the baby who opened his eyes to look at her.

"Aw…" Brooke said winking at the baby. She felt tears flowing from her eyes and succeeded in keeping them. It was the hormones, she knew it. She felt even more sensitive than ever now…

"He looks just like you on the photo your mom keeps in her wallet, don't you think?" Lucas commented and Nathan just nodded, blushing a little.

Brooke bit her lip at Nathan and looked up at him. "Can I take him in my arms please?" She asked and saw he was hesitant, even reluctant to leave his son in other arms than his or his wife's. "Oh c'mon, he's my nephew. Plus, I promise I'll be more careful than I usually am. Please, please, please!" She crossed her fingers in front of him, imploring him.

"Fine. Just…don't let his head down." He warned sternly and she nodded enthusiastically.

"Oh, don't worry, we'll be just fine." Brooke whispered confidentially as the young dad handed her the baby. Lucas and Jenny both looked at James over Brooke's shoulder and made funny faces at him. Brooke heard her husband and niece chuckling softly and turned her head a little, catching them on the act.

Lucas smiled at her and kissed her cheek. "You're gonna be an amazing mom." He told her very quietly so that they were the only people knowing what he had just said.

Nathan smiled at the nurse as she handed him his second son. "Guys…" He called them softly, to gain their attention. The couple made their way to the baby and its father and Brooke studied him for a few second before smiling widely. "This is Alexander Keith Scott…he's a heavy sleeper as you can tell…" He chuckled a little and kissed his son's forehead ever so softly.

"They look identical." Lucas commented and Brooke shrugged her shoulders.

"Not totally…" Brooke trailed off and both men looked at her questionably. "Yeah…this one's got a birthmark behind the ear…" Brooke said and Nathan nodded, realizing something.

"I have the same."

"Oh, that's so beautiful!" Brooke said in a high pitched voice and the others laughed at her enthusiast. She joined them and then sharply stopped when she felt movement inside her body. "Luke…"

"Baby, you okay?" He asked worriedly glancing at her. She nodded, a bright smile appearing on her face.

"I think the baby just kicked!"

I hope you liked it…I'm not sure it was good...

Next: The Epilogue…

and then… Pretender, my new story.