Just wanna thank you all for the reviews. Ah, they honestly make my day; I love reading them. Right, I have decided that this is the last chapter as I thought it was a good way to finish it. I'm really happy with it, I hope you are too.
Chapter 28 – When It All Falls In To PlaceThe big day was finally over, and man, had it been an eventful one. There were marriages, reunions, pregnancies and even bitterness. But at the end of the day, everyone was happy. Well, all except one.
Brooke walked over to Lucas' house, tapping on the door she had once called her own. She smiled as she noticed it was red again, just how she liked it. He answered, his hair messy and his eyes sleepy. He immediately perked up on seeing her. He pulled her into his arms, the smile never leaving his face. He signalled for her to come in, as she sat down beside him on the bed, snuggling her head into his chest.
"Man, I've missed you pretty girl."
"It's only been a few hours Luke." She giggled.
"That's long enough." He whispered as she smiled in return, her dimples fully showing. "So how'd things go with Chase?" He asked.
She thought back to the conversation she had had with Chase only an hour or so ago.
"Look Chase, can I talk to you for a second?"
"Yeah, sure. What's up?" He asked, although he had a pretty good idea of what it could be.
"Well first, I just wanna tell you that you really are an amazing guy and that I really enjoy spending time with you. But, well, there's someone else, and I've been kidding myself for a long time thinking there could ever be anyone but him. I wanted to love you Chase, I really did. But I guess, in the end, the heart wants what it wants; you can't change that. You deserve so much better than me, and I truly hope you find it."
He looked down, hurt obvious on his face. Obviously he had saw it coming, but it still felt horrible to hear her say it.
"Lucas?"
"Yeah. How'd you know?"
"It's always been him for you. I knew when you were looking at me that you were hoping it was him. But you're right Brooke, you can't help who you love. I respect your decision. Just know that I love you, and no matter what I will always be there if you decide otherwise. I'm gonna miss you, beautiful."
She felt so upset at that time. She was hurting someone she really did care about, even if it wasn't love. She hated how even after doing this to him, he still said he would always be there, and he had called her beautiful this time.
Chase just looked at her, seeing everything he wanted stood right before him, yet seeming so far away. He wanted to try and jeopardise their relationship, he wanted to spoil what they had and win Brooke back for himself, but he knew it just wasn't worth it because he could never be Lucas. If he really loved her, he would let her be happy, and so, he decided to do just that.
"I'm gonna miss you too. Take care of yourself Chase."
"I'll try." He replied as he pulled her into a hug.
She was removed from her thoughts as Lucas waved his hand in front of her face.
"Oh, yeah it went surprisingly well. I was really shocked. He understood everything."
"Yeah. He's a good guy really, even though he was my number one enemy for at least a month."
"Ha, you make me laugh, boyfriend?"
"You bet. Ah, you don't know how long I've wanted to hear you say that."
"Trust me, I do." She replied. "About as long as I've wanted to say it."
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It was evening and everyone was going over to Nathan and Haley's house. It seemed everyone had some news to share.
"So guys, Nathan and I, well, I just wanna tell you that, I'm kinda, well I am…"
"Spit it out Tutor Mom, we don't got all day." Brooke joked.
"Well that's exactly it. Tutor Mom is having another baby."
Jaws dropped to the floor as everyone looked on in shock. It was a huge surprise, but great news.
"Wow, congrats guys." Jake shouted.
"Yeah, I'm so pleased for you both." Peyton said, smiling.
Brooke glanced over to Lucas, who smiled back deviously. He stood up, as Brooke just watched him, confused a little.
"Well guys, I kinda have some news of my own."
"You're not pregnant too are you?" Nathan joked as the others laughed.
"Unfortunately, no. I just wanna tell you guys, I have a new girlfriend."
They all smiled slightly, but looked down. They felt so awkward and sorry for Brooke, it must have been hurting her that Lucas had a new girlfriend and he was pretty much bragging about it. Little did they know, it was her.
"Oh, cool." Haley added, not wanting to take the matter much further.
"So what's she like?" Brooke asked, the others looking shocked that she would take any interest and be so cool about it.
"Extremely beautiful, amazingly optimistic and utterly perfect."
Everybody looked completely bewildered, even feeling angry that Lucas could be such an arrogant jerk. They looked at Brooke, as if waiting for a reaction, some form of anger or hurt. She jumped from her seat, bounding into Lucas' arms.
"Oh, did I forget to mention that her name was Brooke Davis?" Lucas joked as their friends grinned hugely. They were amazed and yet so happy for them.
"Well, it's about time." Nathan congratulated as he laughed, hugging them both as the rest of the group did the same.
"I'm so fricking happy for you two." Haley yelled, jumping up and down, as she couldn't contain her excitement.
"Coming back to Tree Hill sure has changed all of our lives huh?" Peyton exclaimed as the others thought for a moment.
Jake, before returning, he had a job in Savannah raising his daughter. He was relatively happy and had enough money, but there was always something missing, something he always longed for, someone even.
Then there was Peyton, the girl who had given up the one thing she had truly wanted all because of a dream. She had chosen the wrong path, but upon realising it, was willing to make a change. She had left her relationship with Lucas as it wasn't what she really wanted. She didn't need him like she needed someone else. Her job was great at the magazine company, but she always had the thought of the man she let go.
Nathan and Haley had left Tree Hill just two teenagers who had gotten in deep at a young age. They were married and already had one child. They had gotten amazing jobs and were raising their child, but there was always that feeling that it wasn't where they belonged, that they were meant for something else, for somewhere else.
Lucas was the perfect example of making huge mistakes. After hurting Brooke, he had gotten together with Peyton until she ended things. He didn't realise it at the time, but he felt the same way she did. He couldn't be in a relationship he wasn't fully committed to because his heart was somewhere else. In his life, he was lonely. He had a published book but all that meant nothing without people to share it with, or just one person to be exact. The person he wished he had never taken for granted.
Lastly, there was Brooke, the picture of a broken girl. Her life seemed like every girl's dream, but it somehow felt less than fulfilling. Yeah, she got to make pretty clothes and all, but the people were so false. But it wasn't that that bothered her, it wasn't that at all. She too felt lonely, like there was something missing, him.
Now here they all were, finding the pieces they needed to complete their lives. Peyton and Jake had their someday, after waiting what seemed to be forever. They were married and even though they had lost their way, here they were now, better than ever. Forever.
Nathan and Haley had finally returned home, where they felt they were destined to be. They had the jobs of their dreams and the last piece to complete their perfect family, another child.
And then Lucas and Brooke. After so much struggling, they were finally together, and they had never wanted anything more. Money, fame, it all meant nothing without each other. And that was what they had come to realise, no matter how hard you try, you can't replace that one person that your heart truly wants. There they were, proof that people that are meant to be together, really do find their way in the end.
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So I am really sad this is the last chapter, as I have loved writing this fic :( What did you think of the ending?
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