Here is the second half on this chapter. I hope you enjoy.

Chapter Twenty Four

A Night To Remember

Part II

Brooke swayed back and forth to the music with her arms around Lucas' neck."This is nice."

"What's nice?"he asked as he tightened his grip on her.

"This, you and me being here together. Peyton and Nathan over there having fun and even Haley and Jake being here together. It's nice how everything has worked out for all of us."

"I guess it has."

"Yeah, I just hope Haley enjoys herself when she receives my last little surprise."

"What surprise?"

"You know what surprise. The one I told you all about at the cafe."Lucas still looked at her not knowing what she was talking about. Brooke rolled her eyes at him."Remember, I said I was going to rent them a hotel room? Well I did it."she said matter of factly.

"You're not serious, are you?"

Brooke nodded."I just wanted to do something nice for them."

"Then buy them a gift. That's nice. You don't get them a room expecting best friends to have sex."

"Well maybe they need this push to make them more than just friends. We all know that's what they want. And I'm not saying that they have to have sex tonight. It could just be a neutral place for them to discuss everything."

Lucas shook his head."I just hope I'm around when they get the key to the room. It'll be hilarious to see the look on Haley's face at the implication of what you expect from them."he laughed.

"Well if that's the first thing that pops into their heads, then maybe that's what they subconsciously want to happen."

"Whatever you say Brooke. Haley is still going to kill you for this."

Brooke rolled her eyes."Can we not talk about them anymore please?"

Lucas pulled her closer."Well what do you want to talk about then?"

Brooke shrugged."I don't know. Are you having a good time?"she asked as they continued to dance.

"Of course I am. How could I not when I'm here with the most gorgeous girl, holding her awfully close. There's no way this wouldn't be fun. What about you? Are you having fun?"

Brooke nodded."Yep. I couldn't ask for a better date and your out here with me on the dance floor without me having to force you. I can only imagine what Peyton's going through with Nathan."

"Well then I guess we're both having a good night."

"The best."she said as she rested her head on his chest.

Peyton stood at the refreshments table getting herself something to drink when a pair of arms wrapped themselves around her waist. She smiled when Nathan placed a light kiss on the side of her neck.

"Here you are. I was looking for you."he said.

She turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck."Sorry. I thought I'd be back by the time you got out of the restroom. What did Tim have to tell you that was so secretive it had to be said in there?"she laughed.

Nathan rolled his eyes."He just wanted to let me know he was going to spike the punch. He said the walls have eyes and he didn't want them to hear us. He thought it was the most clever thing ever and wanted to let me in on it."

"So what did you say after you told him we don't hear with our eyes."she again laughed. Tim was an idiot.

"I just said that I wasn't about to do something that would require my dad if we got caught. I do not want to see him right now."

"So is he still going to do it?"

Nathan nodded."Tim is not going to pass up a chance to make a fool out of himself and others."

"That's true. I better drink up now."Peyton looked onto the dance floor. Couples were swaying back and forth having a good time."So you wanna dance?"

Nathan shook his head."Maybe later."

"Come on Nathan. I really want to dance with you."

He sighed."You know I hate dancing Peyt."

"Well you know I love dancing Nathan. You can't take me to a dance and not expect to dance."

"I'm not. I said later though."

Peyton withdrew her hands from his neck and backed away."Fine if you won't dance with me then I'll go and find someone that will. You and I both know that won't be a problem."said and started to walk away.

Nathan quickly grabbed her arm before she got away."Okay. Lets go dance. I'm sorry. I don't want to fight with you, not tonight."he pulled her to him.

Peyton slipped away and pulled him by the arm to the dance floor."I was hoping you'd say that."once Nathan pulled her close she continued."I wasn't trying to be a bitch, I just really wanted to dance with you."

"I know. I'm sorry I was acting like a jerk. Of course you wanted to dance tonight. There was no way in hell I was going to let you dance with someone else though."

Peyton laughed."Good because your the only one I want to dance with anyways."

Haley pulled Jake off the dance floor."Now that was fun."she laughed."I always forget what a good dancer you are."

"That's because we hardly get the chance to dance."

"True. So we're having fun right?"

Jake's eyes narrowed."I am, what about you?"

Haley nodded."Of course. I just wanted to make sure you were too."

"I am. There is nothing I'd rather be doing then this."

"Me either."she smiled at him before looking out on the dance floor. She spotted Lucas and Brooke dancing next to Nathan and Peyton."They're having fun, huh?"she asked pointing to the four who were now laughing.

Jake nodded."Yeah, it looks like it. You know, as much fun as it seems like they're having, it's not nearly as good a time as I'm having being here with you."

Haley blushed. Jake was at it again, saying the things that made her feel as if he too might feel the way she did. She looked up at him."I feel the same way. It's not everyday I get to dance with my best friend."

Jake nodded as he looked down. Best friend. Those two words were great words, anybody should feel lucky to have Haley describe them as that, but not him. He wanted more. He loved the fact that they were best friends, he just wanted the title of boyfriend. He wanted to be able to kiss her and tell her how he really felt without having to worry about anything. He wanted more than anything to be fully honest with her. He owed it to himself and to her.

Haley looked at him She could have sworn his face fell when she called him her best friend. It looked as if in a way he was disappointed. The last thing she wanted was to disappoint him. Jake meant too much to her, more than he probably knew, which was unfair. Unfair to her and unfair to him. They had always been close. There were so many possibilities where they were concerned. Who was she to not say anything? Who was she to say they couldn't have something as good as Peyton and Nathan or even Brooke and Lucas for that matter? Sure those two had only known each other for a short time, but they looked as if they couldn't get enough of each other. She wanted that. She wanted that so bad and she wanted it with Jake. There was no need to be scared. He was her best friend. She'd be safe with him. Sure she was worried that he didn't feel the same way, but again he was her best friend. He wouldn't be evil or cruel if he didn't. He'd simply say he didn't feel the same. Things would be a little awkward at first, but eventually they'd go back to the way they used to be. So there really was no reason to not say how she felt.

"Haley."

"Jake."they both said each others names at the same time before laughing.

"You go first Hales."

Haley took a deep breath not knowing how to get this out. She was beginning to lose her nerves as he stood there looking at her."No, you should go first."she finally spit out. It was gone.

Jake looked at her wondering if he should go through with this."Well...I..."he took a deep breath. This was really hard, but even so it would be harder for him to go day after day being close to her and not being with her. Yes there was a chance she wouldn't feel the same, but it was a chance he was willing to take. She was worth it, they were worth it. After letting out a deep breath he turned and looked into her eyes and smiled."I don't really know where to start. I guess I should start with you are my best friend, you have been for a really long time. I don't know what my life would have been like if we wouldn't have moved here in the fifth grade. The day I walked into Mrs. Arnold's class changed my life. I was scared, I'll admit that. I didn't know anybody and I wasn't the best dressed kid, but you didn't care. You stood up and said I could take the seat next to yours. I was so relieved when you started talking to me. Ever since then we have been inseparable. I think even that first day I knew I was going to love you forever and I do Haley. I love you."he stopped as he saw her smile."The thing is Haley...well...I guess what I'm trying to say is that lately I've started to fall in love with you. I'm not sure when it started, but I know that's what I'm feeling."there, it was finally out. He continued to look at her as her eyes widened. It was as if this was the last thing she expected to hear. He stood there waiting for her to respond. This was huge and he was willing to wait for her to process it all.

Haley stood there. Her heart about stopped when he said what he did. He was falling in love with her? Those were the same words she was about to tell him. It was pretty unbelievable that he said them to her too. It was all surreal. Her heart was still pounding. She wanted to tell him she felt the same way, but nothing came out.

Jake took Haley's lack of a response as she didn't feel the same."Look, I'm sorry. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. I guess I just couldn't continue to not be fully honest with you. I can tell you don't feel the same. I just thought you should know."

Haley shook her head. Finally finding the words she spoke."No, I do feel the same Jake. I have wanted to tell you for a while now. This actually was what I was about to tell you, but I chickened out. I was afraid you didn't feel the same. I was scared I would lose our friendship."

Jake shook his head."That is one thing you will never lose Hales."

Haley smiled."I'm falling in love with you too Jake. You don't know how hard it's been for me too keep this all in."

"Yes I do. I was going through all those same feelings."

Haley nodded."I guess you're right. I am so happy to have you in my life Jake. I don't know what I would do without you. You're my best friend and as much as I'm falling for you and want to be with you, I don't want to lose you more. I couldn't bare that."

"Neither could I Haley."

"I'm afraid that if we try this and it doesn't work, we'll end up hating each other."

Jake shook his head."I could never hate you Haley. I love you too much."

"But what if..."

"No, what if we are happier then ever together? I love you Haley and I want to be with you. I am willing to put everything on the line for the chance to be with you fully. Are you willing to do the same?"

Haley stood there going over what he just said before nodding in agreement."I do want to be with you Jake. If you want to give us a try, then so do I."

"I do Haley. I want to be with you. I want to be able to hold you and kiss you. I want to be able to tell you how much I love you."

Haley smiled as she walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him."I want that too. You don't know how much."

"So we're gonna do this, right? We're gonna be together?"

Haley nodded as she looked up at him. Her breath caught in her throat as she watched him lean in. He was about to do the one thing that she'd been dreaming about for weeks. He was going to kiss her. She slowly closed her eyes wanting to feel his lips against hers.

Once Haley nodded, that was all Jake needed. Kissing her was something he'd been wanting to do for a while and he felt he could no longer wait. He slowly leaned in and captured her lips with his own in a searing kiss. It was everything he knew it would be. Wonderful. Amazing. Fun. It was like they were made for each other. That one kiss showed exactly how they felt for each other. No more words were necessary.

Karen locked the cafe doors before taking a seat next to Dan at the counter. She sat there not knowing what to say. It was a little weird that she'd spent the last hour talking to him and actually enjoyed it.

Dan looked at his watch and then turned to face her."Well it's getting late. Shouldn't you be getting home to wait up for Lucas?"he smiled knowing that was definitely something she would do.

"Contrary to what you may think, I don't sit up and wait for Lucas to get home."

Dan nodded."Sure you don't."

"I don't. Jesus, Dan. You don't know me as well as you think you do."

"Maybe I don't, but your an easy person to read Karen."

Karen rolled her eyes."If you say so Dan. Anyways this whole topic is useless. Though I should be getting home, it's not so I can wait up for Lucas. He's not coming home tonight. He's staying at his friend Jake's."

Dan laughed aloud. That was definitely a classic excuse for staying out all night.

"What? Why are you laughing?"

Dan shook his head."Please tell me you didn't fall for the "I'm staying over at so and sos place"excuse?"

Karen once again rolled her eyes. It was obvious that Dan wanted to give her a hard time."No, Dan I didn't. I'm not naive. I know more than likely Lucas will be staying with Brooke Davis tonight. I appreciate him at least coming up with a cover story."

"So your okay with him staying at his girlfriend's house?"

"No, I'm not okay with it, but I know it's going to happen regardless. He's seventeen years old. All I can do is hope he's being careful. Lucas is a smart boy, he always has been. I know he will continue to be where this is concerned."

"Lets hope so. Brooke Davis is a pretty persuasive girl."he smirked knowing he was getting under her skin.

"Can we not talk about my son's girlfriend like that?"

"Sorry. I was just trying to say that..."

"Well don't."cut in Karen."Besides you act like Nathan won't be with his girlfriend tonight. He practically lives with her now."

"I know. I wasn't trying to pit son against son. I just wanted to state the obvious. That Jake's was the last place Lucas would be staying tonight."

"Well thanks Dan. I really appreciate you bringing the fact that my son lied to me to light."

"Your welcome."

"You're evil, Dan."

"I've been called worse."he chuckled.

"With everything that is going on, I just want Lucas to have a good time tonight. I know I enjoyed my formal."she looked down."Do you ever think about that night?"she knew she shouldn't have asked, but she couldn't help it. Their winter formal during senior year had been amazing. She'd told her grandmother she was staying at Katie's house and Dan told his parents he was staying at Kyle's. The night from beginning to end had been special. Dan being the great guy he was, made sure it was. The hotel room he rented had been beautiful. Just thinking about that night gave her goose bumps. Even thought that night was many years ago, she still remembered it like it was yesterday.

Dan smile to himself. If he was being honest, he'd have to say yes. He'd thought about that night and all the other nights they spent together a lot, especially since she'd come back to town and they'd been able hold down an actual conversation that didn't end in yelling. He had to admit when he first found out Karen had kept Lucas a secret from him, he felt hate for the woman. He wanted to make her pay, to suffer some sort of pain and loss as he had when she left and didn't tell him about their son, but the more she stuck around and they spent time together he was reminded as to why he loved her all those years ago, why he still to this day still felt something strong for her even after all these years.."I'd be lying if I said I didn't. All day today I've been thinking about it. My mind has been going back and forth trying to remember every little detail of our winter formal. We had fun that night. I loved dancing with you, Karen."

"I loved dancing with you too."she smiled.

Dan quickly stood up and walked behind the counter where he knew the radio sat. He turned up the volume, sending the jazzy tune throughout the room before walking back to Karen. He held out his hand for her to take."Would you like to dance? For old times sake?"

Karen stared at his hand, not sure what to do. She really wanted to dance with him, but what did that mean? Deciding not to think about anything she simply nodded with a smile. This man standing in front of her was not the same man she was told all the horror stories about while she was away and this definitely was not the same man that weeks ago called her a cold hearted bitch. It was as if that Dan was a front because he'd been able to transform himself into the fun loving, wonderful man he used to be when they were kids without thinking twice about it. It had been hard for her to hear what Dan had become because it was so far from what he had been when they were together, but now it was like that man was back. Karen placed her hand in his and they walked into the middle of the cafe.

Dan pulled her close and rested his hands lightly around her waist as Karen placed her arms on his shoulders.

"Are we being silly?"she asked.

"Why? Do you feel silly?"

"A little."she answered honestly.

"Don't be. We're just doing something fun we haven't done together in years. It's all in good fun. Don't feel silly, just let go and enjoy."

Karen nodded as she rested her head on his chest. Just let go and enjoy? Okay. That was exactly what she was going to do, even if it was just for tonight. She would forget everything and everyone and tonight she would enjoy Dan's company.

Brooke had just rested her head on Lucas' chest when she was quickly pulled away."What the hell P. Sawyer?"she asked as Peyton gripped her arm.

"Sorry, but look over there."she pointed the the right.

Brooke followed her pointing hand and saw Haley and Jake kissing. She clapped her hands excitedly."Now that's what I'm talking about."she turned to Peyton and Lucas."And you both thought they should take things slow. How much slower can they go? They've been best friends forever. It was definitely passed time for the making out. It looks like my little surprised might get used after all."

Lucas rolled his eyes."It's just a kiss Brooke. I doubt they're ready for that."

"Whatever Luke. You're such a downer."

"Wait. What surprise?"asked Nathan confused.

"Oh, I didn't tell you?"asked Peyton."Well anyways Brooke ended up renting them a room upstairs after all. I told her not to, but you know once Brooke sets her mind to something you cant get her to change it."

"Well then she was right on with it because from the looks of things they're gonna need it."said Nathan.

"That's what I'm saying."laughed Brooke.

"You two need to get your minds out of the gutter."said Peyton.

"I have to agree with Peyton. I still think it's just a kiss."said Lucas.

Brooke rolled her eyes. They just didn't see it."Whatever. Look why don't you two go and dance together or something since you agree on everything."she smiled."I have to dance with my best friend at least once before the night is over."she said as she tugged on Nathan's arm.

"Good luck with that. I had the hardest time getting him out here."

Brooke turned to him."You wouldn't say no to me, would you, best friend?"

Nathan looked down at her and let out a sigh."Fine, but lets make it quick. I'm about ready to get out of here."

Brooke smiled."Peyt, keep my date company, will you?"

Peyton nodded as she pulled Lucas into a dance."Your a pretty good dancer."she said after a few minutes of dancing.

"Thanks. Your not so bad yourself."

Peyton looked over at Brooke who was laughing."So I can tell Brooke had a good time tonight. Did you, Lucas?"

Lucas nodded."Yeah, I had a great time. I mean who wouldn't have fun with Brooke?"

"A lot of people like to have fun with Brooke. I just hope that's not all you're looking forward to having with her."said Peyton seriously.

"Why? You want us to be miserable together?"laughed Lucas.

Peyton playfully hit him."No, you know what I mean. I just don't want you to hurt Brooke. She really likes you."

"Well that's good because I really like her too."he turned to look at Brooke, who was smiling and laughing."More than I thought I would."

"Good and I'm happy, but I mean it Lucas don't hurt her because if you do, I'll have to send Nathan to hurt you and we both know he wouldn't have a problem with it."she smiled to let him know she was joking.

"Then it's a good thing I don't intend on doing that, huh?"

"Yeah, good for you."she laughed.

Brooke swayed back and forth with Nathan."You look good tonight."

Nathan pretended to look her over."Yeah, you look pretty damn good yourself."he smiled.

Brooke hit him."Nate, I'm being serious. You look good. I know you've been stressed these past few weeks because of your dad and mom. I really am sorry about all of that. You shouldn't have to go through any of that."

Nathan shook his head."Don't be sorry. None of that is your fault. My dad is an ass and that's nobodies fault, but his own."

Brooke nodded."I'm just glad your doing better now."

Nathan's face grew serious."It's because of you and Peyton, Brooke. I don't know what I would have done without you both. I can't deal with my dad and I miss my mom like crazy, but you and my girl make it easier to deal with."

Brooke smiled."It's because we love you. Things are gonna get better, I promise. Before you know it your mom is gonna be back and she is gonna be well. Everything is going to work its self out and in the end your gonna have the family you're meant to have. You'll see."

"When you say it like that it makes it seem like it's really gonna happen."

"It will."

Nathan nodded."Now as much fun as its been talking about my delusional family, lets talk about you. You seem really happy tonight. I haven't seen you smile this much in a really long time. Does it have to do with Lucas?"her smile widened."I'll take that as a yes. I'm happy for you Brooke. I know I wasn't at first, but I am now. I see that I was wrong about him. I was a real jerk to him and he could have easily said screw you so he didn't have to deal with me, but he didn't. He stuck around proving he was a good guy. You deserve that more than anybody, Brooke, and I'm glad you're finally getting it."

Brooke pulled Nathan into a hug."I love you Nate. I know you gave Lucas a hard time because you were looking out for me and I love you for it. He really is a good guy. You know, he reminds me a lot of you Nate. I know it's strange, but he does."

"Well that's a bit of a scary thought, but whatever."Nathan looked away."So I take it you two are going home together tonight."he was trying to be as indirect as possible.

Brooke rolled her eyes."Don't worry about anything Nathan. I'm a big girl."

"Sorry, your like my little sister. I have to worry."

"But I'm older than you Nate."she laughed.

"That doesn't matter. Just be careful Brooke."

"I always am."

Nathan nodded as Brooke once again pulled him into a hug.

"Lets go find our dates before they realize they have even more in common and fall in love. I'd hate to have to get with you by default."she said as she pulled Nathan to where the others stood."Hey guys, I don't know about you, but I'm about ready to get out of here."

Peyton turned to Nathan."Do you wanna leave too?"Nathan nodded."Okay. So should we get Haley and Jake?"

Brooke looked around and spotted them dancing in a corner."I don't think so. Lets just go. I'll leave them a note with the room key. That way they can't try to leave with us."

Peyton nodded."They're gonna kill you for this, you know that right?"

"No, they're gonna thank me for this. They need a quiet parent free place to get it on."

"Your gross, but fine, whatever. Lets just go. Tomorrow when we can't find you we'll know it's because Haley killed you."

"Thanks, Peyt."

"Your welcome, now lets go. I need to get Nathan home."

"Yeah, I need to get Lucas home too. He has a curfew."laughed Brooke.

"Thanks for sharing that with everyone. And for your information, I don't have a curfew tonight."

"Really?"said Brooke with an arched eyebrow.

"Yeah, so I was thinking, maybe we could just go back to your place."said Lucas once Nathan and Peyton walked ahead.

"Did you? I think that can be arranged. Are you gonna be a good boy once we get there?"

"Only if you want me to be."he laughed as Brooke grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the room.

Haley turned around when she was tapped on the shoulder."Yes?"

"Are you Haley James?"asked the older man.

"Yes I am. What's going on?"

"I'm sorry to interrupt you, but a Brooke Davis asked me to give you this."he said as he held out an envelop.

Haley took the note and thanked the guy before turning back to Jake."I wonder what this is. Brooke could have just come over and told me what it was instead of writing it down."

Jake look around."I actually don't see any of them around."

"They better not have ditched us."joked Haley as she opened the envelop. She started to read the note from Brooke."Well the reason you don't see any of them here is because they in fact did ditch us."she said as she read the rest of the note."I'm gonna kill her. I can't believe she did this. I can't believe she was able to talk everyone into this."

"What did she do?"asked Jake now intrigued.

Haley once again opened the envelop and took out a key."She rented us a room. They all left us here so we could stay here together in a room that I bet only has one bed. How presumptuous are they?"

"I don't really care. We got ourselves a free hotel room."as he took the key from Haley."Wait. This isn't just a room this is a suite. Brooke wanted us to get lucky in style. Thank you Brooke."he laughed.

Haley hit him."Are we actually gonna go up there?"

"Yeah, why not?"he looked over at Haley, who looked worried. He pulled her to him."Look, I don't mean something has to happen while we're up there. It's just that we're stranded here and we have a free hotel suite. We'd be stupid not to use it."Haley still looked worried."Okay if there is only one bed I will sleep on the floor."

Haley smiled. Of course Jake would offer to do that for her even though they'd slept in the same bed dozens of times. He was being sweet."That isn't necessary. Lets go check out the room."

They got in the elevator and made their way to the room on the 10th floor not once letting go of each others hands. Jake opened the door and turned on the lights."Wow!"was all he said.

Haley stepped into the room and was taken back. It was gorgeous. She'd never seem a room this pretty or big before.

"This must have set Brooke back a fortune."said Jake."Remind me to thank her."

Haley looked around. It did seem expensive."I can't believe she did this."

"I can't either, but I'm not about to question it. Brooke was just being nice."

Haley shook her head."No, Brooke was being Brooke. She wants us to have sex in here tonight and tell her all about it tomorrow."Brooke was seriously crazy if she thought that was going to happen.

Jake walked over to her."Well it doesn't matter what Brooke wants to happen here. We just got together. That is the last thing I expected to do tonight. I am content in just holding you all night long. Just knowing your with me is enough."

"It's enough for me too Jake. Thank you for being so understanding. I really do love you."

"I love you too gorgeous."he said as he pulled her in for a hug. Everything he just said was the truth. He never expected to sleep with her tonight. It was definitely too soon. They'd barely gotten together and he knew about her wanting to wait until she was married to have sex. He had admired her for wanting to wait and he still did. Whether they were together or not he respected her wishes. Holding her in his arms would definitely be enough tonight.

Brooke walked into her room with Lucas following. She kicked off her heels."Ahh, now that feels so much better. You know, if I didn't look so damn good in heels I wouldn't wear them."she laughed.

"I can't argue with you there. You do look pretty hot."

Brooke smirked as she sat on her bed."So Mr. No Curfew, what do you want to do?"

Lucas shrugged."I don't know. What do you want to do?"

Brooke laughed. It seemed that they always came to this. They had a lot of fun together when they were out with everyone, but once they were alone things got a little awkward."We do this a lot, don't we?"

"Do what?"

"This. When we're in your room or mine we feel the need to do something, anything. We can't just be. Why is that?"

"You want my honest answer?"Brooke nodded."Well I think it's because we want something to take our minds off what we really want to be doing together."

Brooke once again nodded. That made sense."Well o' wise one, answer me this. Do you think your mother will kill you if you stay out all night?"

Lucas laughed and shook his head."No, she actually isn't expecting me home tonight."

"Really? Well lucky me. I get to have you all to myself tonight."

"No, I think I'm the lucky one."said Lucas as he made his way to her. He stood in front of the bed and pulled her off of it. He placed his hands on her shoulders and rubbed up and down her arms."You really did look beautiful tonight. I don't think there was a moment the entire night I was able to take my eyes off of you."

Brooke smiled as she placed her arms around his neck. She thought about making some comment about that not being true, but she remembered Lucas saying she needed to accept compliments, that she deserved them. It was funny because the more she spent time with him and got to know him the more she realized she was falling for him. The things he said always made her smile. He had to be the sweetest guy she'd ever met."Thank you. You looked pretty good yourself, but I already told you that."

Lucas nodded as he leaned in to kiss her. It was slow. He brought her body closer to his as he rested his arms around her waist. He traced her bottom lip with his tongue wanting to deepen the kiss.

Brooke parted her mouth at Lucas' request and felt him slip his tongue between her lips and gently caress her tongue. She moaned at the feeling just kissing Lucas elicited from her. He made her feel so many new sensations when they were together. She took a step closer bringing her body even closer to Lucas'. She had this sudden urge to be as close to him as possible.

Lucas' hand inched its way up her back and stopped when he found what he was looking for, her dress zipper. He paused his hands, wondering if he should actually continue with what he wanted to do. He decided he should. The time felt right. They weren't rushing anything and he really wanted to be with her. He slowly began to lower the zipper.

Brooke's heart began to pound when she realized what Lucas' hand was seeking. Her zipper. She held her breath as he stopped at the top as if contemplating if he should continue. For a second she thought he was going to stop, but he didn't. He began to lower it. She found herself smiling into their kiss.

Lucas moved his hands from her back to her sides as he slowly eased her dress down. It pooled around her feet. He broke their kiss to take in the sight before him. There she stood in her strapless red bra and matching panties. She looked like nobody he'd ever seen before. She had to be the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. He knew it was corny, but that's how he felt. He quickly pulled her to him and recaptured her lips. He needed to feel her lips against his.

Brooke continued to kiss him, her tongue caressed his as she moved her hands to remove his jacket. It fell to the floor and she brought her hands to work on the buttons of his shirt. She soon felt him help her with that task and then the shirt too found its way to the floor with the other discarded clothing. Lucas once again broke the kiss to pull his muscle shirt over his head.

Brooke stood there and looked at him. He was gorgeous. She ran her hand along his chest down to his stomach, loving the feel of his bare skin under her fingers. She smiled as she saw him close his eyes and hitch his breath at her touch. She let her hand linger at his belt for a second before pulling him by it with her to her bed. She slowly lowered herself down pulling him down on her.

Lucas took his position over her. He ran his hand up and down her leg up to her thigh before firmly pulling it up and making himself comfortable between her parted legs. He leaned in for a quick kiss before moving his lips to kiss her neck. His lips moved their way to kiss her shoulder then back up again wanting to taste every inch of her.

Brooke ran her fingers through his short hair. She closed her eyes and took in the feel of Lucas' lips kissing her body. She wondered to herself if he knew how good he made her feel.

Lucas inched his way down trailing hot kisses in his path. He wrapped his arms around her waist, bringing her body up off the bed. He needed to be close to her. He gave her belly one last kiss before making his way back to her lips.

Brooke placed her hands on the back of his neck and brought him further into the kiss, while her other hand trailed lightly down to his pants. She slowly began to undo his belt. Not wasting any time she worked on his pants, lowering the zipper she quickly pulled his pants from him.

Lucas smiled at her urgency. He helped her by kicking them off before taking his position over her.

Brooke wrapped her legs around Lucas, wanting to feel him against her. It was all she could do not to moan out in pleasure. Even with the materials separating them she could still feel his hardness.

Lucas ran his hands along her sides before placing them at the front clasp of her bra. He slowly began to work it. Once he had it undone, he peeled it off and let it fall to its sides. He looked down at her before taking her breasts into his hands and caressing them.

Brooke closed her eyes and just let herself feel. Lucas' hands on her set her body on fire. In an instant she felt Lucas' lips once again on hers. He was kissing her with an urgency he hadn't before. She could tell this was getting to him. She could tell he wanted her as much as she wanted him. Without waiting another second her hands flew to his boxers and began to lower them and they too were in a pile on the floor.

Lucas removed his hands from her and made his way down her body, stopping at her waist. He dipped a finger into her panties and watched as Brooke's body shook with want. He placed his hands on both sides and slowly lowered them down her soft sexy legs. He once again took in the sight of her. She lied there in front of him completely naked, her hair a mess, make up smudged and yet she was still the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. Some would say he was distracted by her nakedness, but that aside she was still the most beautiful girl to him.

Brooke pulled him up over her where he retook his position between her legs. She closed her eyes when she felt him rub against her. They were so close she could already feel how wonderful he was going to make her feel.

Lucas brought his hand to her chin."Hey."Brooke slowly opened her eyes."Are you sure about this?"he asked looking into her eyes. He wanted this so bad, but if she wasn't sure he'd back off.

Brooke smiled at him and nodded."I'm more sure about this, then I've ever been about anything."

Lucas nodded and leaned in to kiss her before lowering his lower body into her.

Brooke closed her eyes and held her breath as he slowly entered her.

Lucas steadied himself, wanting her body to get used to his. Once he felt her relax he slowly began his movements. He moved in her at a steady pace, savoring the feel of her around him. He found himself once again kissing her neck. It was becoming one of his favorite places on her body to kiss.

Brooke lied there with her eyes closed taking in the feel of everything. Being with Lucas felt great. He was so gentle like she knew he would be. She removed her hands from his neck and lightly trailed her way to his lower back where she pushed him further into her, needing to feel him deep in her.

Lucas took her eagerness as his cue to speed up his pace and grind himself against her. The moan that ensued from Brooke egged him on. He did it again, causing another moan to escape her lips. He found she wasn't one to hide her pleasure. She let you know exactly what she liked. Lucas' movements became frantic as he felt his release nearing. He thrust in and out of her before grinding himself against her one last time as he released.

Brooke pulled Lucas to her as she felt him nearing his release. When he ground into her that last time she clenched her muscles around him and pushed him further into her before she too found the release she been dreaming about.

Brooke and Lucas lied there panting, trying to catch their breaths. What just went on between them, was wonderful. Brooke never knew it could feel that good and Lucas never wanted it to end. He wanted to stay with her like this forever.

Lucas lifted his head and looked into her eyes and smiled before giving her one last kiss and rolled over, pulling out of her. He opened his arm and motioned for her to come to him.

Brooke pulled the covers over both of them as she rested her head on his chest and wrapping her arm around his bare waist. She closed her eyes and let out a content sigh. Tonight was a good night, definitely a night to remember.

Well there you go. The end of this chapter.I hope you all enjoyed. This has to be the hardest chapter I have ever written, that and the longest. lol I know there wasn't too much Pathan in this one, but it was really to set up the budding relationships of Jaley and Karen and Dan. Please, I want you all to tell me what you thought about this one. Thank you and please read and review.