Thanks to those of you that reviewed the last chapter. I'm getting a little low on inspiration lately so it really helps getting feedback from you guys.
Okay, this chapter includes the Jeyton wedding but it is only the first half of it. The other half will be in the next chapter.
Chapter 25 – No One Else Will Have Me Like You DoShe pulled up in front of the house, surveying it for a second. She smiled as she saw a flash of blonde hair appear from the other side of the door. As she got out of the car, the girl ran towards her, almost knocking her over with the force of the hug.
"Man I've missed you." Peyton yelled as she continued to hug her.
"Yeah, you'll be missing me a lot more when you cut off my oxygen supply P.Sawyer."
Both girls giggled as Peyton attached her arm around Brooke's.
"Cummon, I'll grab this case here and we can get inside." Peyton exclaimed whilst clutching the case Brooke had removed from the car.
"Oh please. This is me you are talking to here. You know, as in best friend since we were how old? I'm sure you know I would so bring more than one suitcase. You better call for back up goldilocks, this may take a while."
Peyton nudged her friend as she signalled for Jake to come and help.
"I should have known." She whispered as she chuckled lightly.
After a lot of case carrying, mostly by Jake, the girls collapsed onto the sofa.
"So how are the wedding plans? Please tell me it is all sorted because I hope you realise this wedding is tomorrow."
"Yes, yes everything is done."
"Good, so how are you feeling?"
Peyton looked down, and then looked back to Brooke.
"Great. I can't wait to marry Jake, I've never been more certain about anything. But I just, I don't know, I don't want things to change between us. I don't want you to think that just because I'm married that you aren't one of the most important things in my life, because you are. And mostly, I don't want you to think that it has changed who I am."
Brooke smiled lightly towards her. She put her arm around her, pulling the blonde towards her a little.
"You'll always be P.Sawyer to me, no matter what your last name is."
The two exchanged smiles.
"I know this sounds a little silly as I'm marrying one. But hoes over bro's?"
"Sisters over Misters."
Peyton giggled as she hit Brooke's fist with her own.
"Always. I love you B.Davis."
"Back atcha P.Sawyer."
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Lucas sat in his room, looking around at how things really hadn't changed. He never thought he would be 23 and still living at home with his mother. Obviously he would be looking for his own place in Tree Hill soon, but as he had just left New York, he welcomed the thought of staying at his mother's with open arms. Just then there was a knock at the door as the man walked in.
"Hey Luke." He greeted. "Thanks for letting me stay. You know the drill, can't see the bride the night before. And besides, Peyton and Brooke are driving me crazy." He laughed.
"Brooke's back?"
"Yeah, she got back earlier on. Seriously man, she knows more about this wedding than I do."
"Typical." He added, not even noticing the slight smile that had appeared on his face at the mention of her name. "So how you feeling man? All ready?"
"Yeah. I can't wait now. Look Luke, thanks again for being my best man, even after the whole deal with you and Peyton. It means a lot."
"No problem." He smiled, as he reached into the mini fridge and tossed Jake a beer.
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Neither of them could believe the day was finally here. Peyton awoke to find Brooke scuttling about in the room.
"What on earth are you doing?" she asked sleepily.
"Get up soon to be bride. Big day has finally arrived."
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Guests filled the church. It was small but yet so perfectly elegant. Bevin and Skills were there and so were Rachel and Mouth. Chase sat towards the back too. As music began playing, Jenny walked down the aisle, her hair curled loosely in a cream dress. She held a little basket as she scattered rose petals in a trail. Then, Haley walked down in her bridesmaid dress accompanied by Nathan. They separated at the end of the aisle. Then Brooke and Lucas walked down. As he looked towards her, he couldn't believe how breathtaking she looked.
"You look beautiful." He muttered.
Brooke couldn't help but smile to herself at his comment. But also, she couldn't help but feel scared as she walked beside him. Scared that being so near to him would resurface all the feelings she had tried so hard to bury. As they began to walk, Lucas caught hold of Brooke's hand. She didn't even fight it. She liked the feeling of his skin on hers and she couldn't deny the tingles it gave her. Then, the music sounded once more as Peyton began to walk down. Jake turned his head, his jaw stuck to the floor. He couldn't believe he was marrying the most perfect girl he had ever seen. Her hair was curly, just how he liked it, with a little bit of it placed up. She had a huge grin on her face as she walked towards the man she loved.
During the ceremony, there were a lot of tears shed, too many even. It was such a heartfelt moment for everyone.
"You may now kiss the bride."
Jake stroked Peyton's cheek, wiping away the tears that were there. He then gently pulled her towards him and kissed her, as she put her arms around him. There they were, man and wife but still looking like the two kids that fell completely in love with each other all those years ago.
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The ceremony was now over, and everyone was gathered together. There was a tingle on a glass as Brooke stood up, ready to give her speech.
"Good Evening. To those of you that don't know me, my name is Brooke Davis. To those of you who do, I'll have my usual."
There were a few giggles from the guests as they then continued to listen.
"Firstly, I just want to tell Peyton how honoured I am today to stand by her side on this special day. On behalf of the bridesmaids and myself I just want to say how beautiful and radiant you look today. Peyton and I have been friends for a number of years now. Over this time, she has taught me that friendship is something you should value over anything. We have supported each other through good times and bad. I have many memories of wonderful times spent with her, as we all have. And I will cherish them forever. The fondest memory I will now have is watching Peyton marry the love of her life. I would also like to thank Jake for making her happier than I ever could have imagined. I love you both very much; you are two very dear friends to me."
They both smiled towards her. As she continued to speak, she thought of only one person. Not Chase, who was looking on contently, but the one she always thought of; Lucas.
"In only the past two months I have seen you rekindle your love, a love that was never lost but just faltered. But as I said long ago, love is not love which alters when it alteration finds. When things get hard, when people change, true love remains the same."
He looked back, thinking of her too. He knew her words were directed at him, he could tell by the look in her eyes.
"Both Jake and Peyton have now given me greater proof that those words were true. I have seen you both grow as individuals and flourish as a couple. Separately you both are very special, remarkable people, but together you are complete. Today we celebrate everything you have found in each other - A best friend - A soul mate and a true partner for life."
Then, she picked up her glass which was full of champagne.
"I would like you all to please raise your glasses and join me in a toast. Peyton and Jake: To love, laughter and happily ever after."
Lucas just sat still for a while, replaying her words over. Then, realising it was in fact his turn, he rose to his feet.
"Peyton and Jake have been through a lot together. Through happiness and love to heartache and loss. Peyton once said that people always leave but sometimes they come back. And it is this hope that keeps our love strong. That's the great thing about weddings. It is when two people come together and even if it is just for one night, they make us believe again. People may have doubt in that hope, but people that are meant to be together always find their way in the end."
She couldn't believe he had used her words that she had once said to him. She couldn't believe he even remembered them. She felt sad inside and as he looked towards her, he sensed it too. He just hoped that he had gotten through to her somehow.
"So please raise your glasses to Peyton and Jake, who are lucky enough to have found their way back to each other."
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The celebration was in full swing now and the music had been playing for a while. Lucas sat alone, just listening. Brooke sat by Chase as he rambled on, but she wasn't listening to him, just drowning him out by the music.
No one else will have me like you do
No one else will have me, only you
Lucas couldn't help but notice the words seemed all too familiar. Then he remembered, it was this song he had smashed his radio up to. He hadn't listened to any more of it after those two lines. He was hurting too much. But now, he just sat there, just as she did, both lost in the words of the song.
You'll sit alone forever
If you wait for the right time
What are you hoping for?
Brooke suddenly thought to herself.
"I'm never gonna settle down with anyone else, because they can never compare to Lucas. So if I keep pushing him away I really will sit alone forever. Because deep down it is only him I want, so by waiting, I'm just damaging things even more. What am I hoping for? Sometimes, you just gotta live in the present."
I'm here I'm now I'm ready
Holding on tight
Don't give away the end
The one thing that stays mine
He was there now, and he was ready to let her all the way in this time. He was holding on to that hope that maybe she would change her mind, and he didn't want her to just throw it away. It was true though, she had always been his, simply because he had her heart.
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