Hey Guys, I know I was meant to upload yesterday, but my sister was on her laptop and my brother broke mine and I'm waiting for his payment to get a new one so I can upload more frequently.
So this story seems to be a long one with the chapters and the way it's going. The next few chapters will be the rest of the winter holidays and New Years where you all get to meet Felix and Chloe. Excited?
Anyway here is the next chapter. ENJOY!
I woke to the sound of music playing. I looked to my left and saw it was half 9 in the morning. I looked to the right and saw that Brooke wasn't there. I sat up on the bed and she was nowhere to be seen. I quickly went and took a shower and then got dressed and headed down the stairs still hearing the music playing. It was coming from the kitchen.
I slowly walk down the corridor and push the kitchen door open. The sight in front of me made me smile. Brooke was dancing around the kitchen with Ellison and their Ma singing to an old song on the radio. I think it was Whiney Houston dance with somebody.
"Ready El it's our bit" Ellison nodded and then when the song picked up they started to do some routine that had me laughing and clapping along with their Ma and Sean who was sat at the table on the corner of the kitchen.
"Oh my god it's our song" a red haired girl shouts as she walks pass me with a guy behind her. I'm guessing that is Tegan and Kyle. He walked over to Sean and sat down with him. The red haired girl joined in on the dance.
Once the song came to an end the three girls finished and laughed hugging each other. We all clapped and that's when Brooke noticed me. She skipped over and bowed in front of me then pecked me lightly on the lips.
"Now I can see why you were a cheerleader. You're a good dancer" I comment wrapping my arms around her waist "good morning butterfly"
"The cheer outfit suited me well too red and white. Red is so my colour"
"I agree" she laughed and turned around in my arms.
"Oh my god Brooke is this him?" the red haired girl asks "he is better looking in person" she waved giving me a small smile. I smiled back and waved Brooke laughing at the girl's expression.
"Tegan babe you can close your mouth now. I am right over here you know" Kyle rolled his eyes and everyone else laughed.
"Don't mind her Lucas she's just a fish by nature" Ellison teased nudging Tegan.
"Alright everyone we leave in an hour to Nana's. I want everyone packed and in the van by half 10, 10:45 the latest" Brooke's Ma says wiping her hands on her apron she was wearing "who wants breakfast first" we all called out and she smiled setting the table with the food she has just made.
By 11 we were on our way. Everyone packed into the van chatting amongst them. Broke squeezed my hand getting my attention. I turned and looked at her she smiled "what's wrong?" she asks
"Nothing's wrong I'm happy to be here with you and your family" I say and I was. It was fun this morning watching her having fun with her family "you and Ellison made up?"
Brooke looked to her sister who was laughing at something Sean had said to her and she nodded "Yeah this morning"
"That's good then" I reply and then we fell into a silence.
"Brooke, Lucas you gonna come with us to that thing they always do at Nana's?" Tegan shouts from the front of the van where she was seated.
"The lovey dovey thing that couples tend to go too?" Brooke questions with a raise of her eye brow. Tegan nods and Brooke rolled her eyes with a shake of the head.
"But you went with Felix the year before last" Brooke looks to me and then back at Tegan "I guess you don't have to go this year" Tegan sunk into her chair and turned back to the front of the van.
"Is there a reason you don't want to go to the lovey dovey thing?" I ask after a moment or two.
Brooke turns to me and shakes her head "it's not that I don't want to go with you Luke... It's just not my scene"
"But like Tegan said you went with Felix" I say knowing it was a soft spot, but I also wanted to know what the difference between me and this Felix dude is or was.
"It's not like I actually wanted to go with him, I was... He forced me to go with him. Like I said it's not really my thing. All the hearts and crap"
"If you don't want to go truly Brooke then we don't have too. I'm sure we can find something else to do" I wiggle my eye brows at her and she laughs smacking me on the chest as she covered her eyes with her other hand. Lucky for us the rest of the car or van wasn't listening to us.
We finally arrived at our destination. Every squealed in excitement. The house was huge. It looked like one of those old fashion houses you see in the films with the big drive way and the double gates with a buzzer and intercom. Brooke's Ma spoke into the intercom and within seconds the gate opened to let us in.
"Grandad and his brother built it for Nana. She designed it and they built it. This land is theirs" Brooke says as I look out the window with amazement. It was a long drive up to the actual house. Loads of green and trees filled the empty space "did I not mention that..."
"Your wealthy" I finish off her sentence and she laughed as the van came to a stop. Everyone pulled out the van grabbing their luggage as they did. There were cars parked in the driveway "who is here exactly?"
"My cousins and their families and my Aunties and Uncles too" she answers taking my hand in hers "don't worry so much Luke. They'll love you" she leaned up and kissed my cheek "just like I do"
"They really ain't all that bad Lucas" Tegan assures me as she walked pass with Sean and Kyle.
"Just watch out for Chantelle, she's always wanted what Brooke has and that excludes the guy" Ellison warns "so expect some heated discussions with she and Brooke" Ellison then patted me on the shoulder "but honestly stick with Brooke and you'll be okay" she gives a assuring smile and then feel Brooke squeeze my hand this time.
"I promise you'll be fine Luke" I nod and we follow the others up the few steps and into the big house "just remember I love you" I lean down and place a soft kiss to her lips to assure her that no matter what I'm not going anywhere. She understood my message and smile back at me.
"Brooke darling, my you've grown" an older brunette lady says walking up to Brooke and I "oh and this must be Lucas. I've heard so much about you. Victoria just hasn't stopped talking about the guy who has tamed her daughter. How is college darling?" she engulfs me in and hug then kisses both my cheeks.
"Hi Auntie Sally. College is good. It's good to be back home though" she nods and gives a smile.
"Oh it's good to have you back sweetie. Well I'm gonna go say hi to your mother. Have fun kids" she gives Brooke another hug and then walks off.
"See they love you already" Brooke says pulling at my hand "let's go mingle"
"Oh my god is that really Brooke Davis back from rehab so soon" Brooke stopped and I watched as her whole mood changed. Brooke turned around and her eyes locked with a red headed girl who started to walk towards us "I heard that you were coming home for winter break, but I never actually thought you would"
"Chantelle" it was Ellison's voice that warned Chantelle not to start with Brooke, but she didn't seem to listen.
"Chloe and Felix are gonna love New Years when they come down with their families. Little Brookie is back"
Brooke said nothing she just stared down at Chantelle, but I could see her anger boiling up. She was going to explode at any moment. I took hold of her hand and she seemed to calm at my touch "baby she isn't worth it" I whisper to her "Butterfly"
"And who's the hottie?"
"Chantelle Melissa Davis you better not be causing trouble" We all turned around and saw another red headed lady walking towards us an older version of Chantelle "oh hello Brooke darling. I've missed you" she comes and cuddles Brooke into a big hug "I'm so glad you made it back home. Is Chantelle being a witch again? I've told her constantly to change her ways. That Chloe girl has changed her for the worst I swear it" then her eyes turned to me "oh Vicky is this the boy you were telling me about last night" Victoria nodded "oh he is a looker isn't he"
"Auntie Maddie" Brooke laughed "how I've missed you" Brooke hugs her Aunt again "maybe you should send Chantelle to boarding school" everyone laughed, but Chantelle.
"I didn't even want to come here" she shrieked giving Brooke a dirty look then stomping off.
"Welcome to our family Lucas" everyone laughed including Brooke.
Brooke gave me a cheeky wink and I just smiled back at her. This was going to be interesting that's for sure.
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Love to you all. Roch xoxo
