What I Wanted
Chapter 25
"It's hard when you miss people. But you know if you miss them, that means you're lucky. It means you had someone special in your life, someone worth missing."
Ben woke up to the smell of breakfast he got out of bed and opened the door. Walking straight into the kitchen. Smiling at the sight of the waffles that were on the kitchen counter. He took a seat at one of the chairs on the counter. The kitchen had dark wood on the counters and the cabinets. The floor was covered in a Chestnut light wood. There are splashes of color on all the walls. Which is all because of Brooke and her want to lighten and brighten the rooms. Which Lucas welcomed after he began to see the transformation.
Brooke smiled at the sight of him. Him being here with them. Seeing his smile having this chance to finally be a family was more than her heart could take.
"Good morning Ben." Brooke said. Looking up at him.
"Good morning Brooke. Can I have some waffles please.?" Ben asked. Looking back at her.
"Of course, you can Ben." Brooke said. Passing over the plate to him.
The boy grabbing a fork and taking two waffles putting them carefully on his plate he then went to take the syrup bottle opening it pouring some on top of the waffles.
Lucas walked out of the bedroom and into the kitchen. Going over to Brooke kissing her. As he took a seat at the chair next to Ben.
"I see you have the same 6th sense I have being able to smell the waffles and have to have them right away. Brooke makes the best waffles I've ever had. Don't tell my mom that." Lucas said. Smiling looking over at him.
"I won't. And these are really good." Ben said. Looking up at Brooke.
"Thank you, Ben. I actually learned to make them from Lucas's mom and would love to teach you how to make them if you ever wanted to learn." Brooke said. Looking to him.
"Sure, that would be fun. I don't know how to make anything but cereal." Ben said. Looking back at her.
"That's okay. We all start somewhere. I can tell you stories of all my cooking attempts that ended with smoke everywhere and having to redo the recipe so many times." Brooke said. Smiling at the memories.
"We were thinking since you are going to be living here and beginning this new life. That it's important you feel comfortable and safe. This is your home too. What matters even more is that you have a space all your own. The room you've been staying in will no longer be known as a guest room it's going to be your room. Which means you get control over how it looks and what's inside it. We have the time to go shopping for that and for clothes, shoes, plus anything else you feel like you need." Lucas said. Looking up at Ben.
"We have these past few days completely free to help you with all of this. So how does that sound.?" Brooke asked. Looking over at him.
"This is so nice of you both to do this for me. I'm really excited." Ben said. Looking back at them.
"We have been looking forward to this. Since we found you. It means so much just to be able to spend some time you." Brooke said. Looking to him.
"Where do we go first.?" Ben asked.
"That we're leaving up to you." Lucas said.
Ben got up and started to walk out of the kitchen. Going through the hallway. Heading for the front door.
Brooke looked over at Lucas. "Is this really happening. We get to spend family time our little boy." Brooke said. Looking into his eyes. Feeling tears of happiness well up in them.
"It doesn't feel real. This is something we used to dream about doing and now it's reality. Let's just savor every part of this day with him." Lucas said. Looking back at her.
Brooke leaned over kissing him. "I love you so much Luke." Brooke said. Gazing into his eyes.
"I love you too Brooke." Lucas said. Kissing her back. Taking her hand in his.
As they got out of the kitchen and joined Ben.
The family left the house then got into the car and Lucas began to drive.
The family bonding day starting at Tree Hill mall.
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Author's Note: My heart is so full. I love this story and this family. Being able to have breakfast together and go shopping seems so normal. But for Brooke and Lucas it means so much more because these are moments they never got experience with their son. In 5 years. Ben is 9 years old. Now for Ben he is already beginning to feel a conflict within himself. His want to be with his mother between the life is living now with Brooke and Lucas. His loyalty to her has not changed. As for Peyton she plans to get back Ben and resume the life they once had. Review!