Title: Waiting on Forever

Author: D Sollers

Subject: AU Season Six fic. Lucas chose Brooke to take to Las Vegas.

Author's Notes: Thanks for all of the reviews for this story. I am glad everyone is enjoying it and hopefully the last few chapters will not disappoint.

Chapter Thirty Four

WHATEVER IT TAKES

"Well since we don't have a lot of time, how about you join me?"

Lucas pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it to the floor, smirking down at his girlfriend. "I was hoping you'd say that," he said, pulling at his belt buckle. Once he was out of the jeans, Brooke moved towards the center of the tub so that Lucas could slide in behind her.

He kissed the base of her neck as she turned to look at him. "I've missed you," she admitted quietly, rubbing the palm of her hand against his cheek.

"I missed you too."

Brooke leaned her body against his and shut her eyes, allowing herself to enjoy the moment. She knew that Lucas and her had plenty to talk about but she decided that tonight, she'd just allow herself to enjoy her time with him.

"Can we go to bed now?" Brooke whispered a few minutes later and he nodded his head. She stood up and pulled him with her, carefully handing him a towel in the process.

Lucas placed the robe over Brooke's shoulders and took a hold of her hand, leading her towards the bedroom. "You have no idea how much I've missed you," Lucas he murmured against her skin.

His smile is spread across his face and Brooke can't help but smile back. She could tell that he meant it too, the way his eyes keep trailing over her body.

"You want to show me how much?" She raised her eyebrow suggestively and allowed the robe to fall to the floor. It didn't take long for his lips to crash down on hers, and he leaned her back against the bed. "I guess that was a yes," she giggled against his lips.

Lucas slipped his tongue inside her mouth, allowing his hands to roam her body. "You have no idea," he repeated, wasting no time as he slipped inside of her.

"Luke..." She moaned.

Lucas cupped her face gently. "Brooke, look at me..." He whispered and she followed his command. "I want you to know I love you," Lucas said, kissing the base of her neck.

And even though the words were everything she wanted to hear, she couldn't concentrate on them. The feeling of Lucas inside of her after their weeks apart was enough to send her over the edge right there.

Brooke nodded her head, her fingers trailing over his back and his fingers ran through her hair. He continued to thrust inside of her, matching her own frantic movements.

"I love you too," Brooke said finally.

--

"I can't believe he's finally out," Nathan said, shutting the door to Jamie's bedroom behind his wife. He took a hold of her hand and led her towards their bedroom.

Haley headed towards the bathroom and began to take off her clothes, tossing them into their hamper. "Do you think Brooke was surprised about Luke?" Haley questioned, loud enough for Nathan to hear.

He leaned against the door frame and shrugged his shoulders. "Probably," he said with a laugh. "I don't think Brooke's realized how serious Lucas is about her."

"Well hopefully she'll understand after tonight," Haley said, turning to look at her husband. "You know we're really lucky." She leaned up onto her tippy toes to give him a kiss and then she relaxed against her chest.

Nathan held her close as he ran his hand against her back. "I'm glad that Brooke and Lucas have found their way back to each other," he admitted honestly.

"Yeah," she smiled. "Me too."

--

The next morning came too soon for Brooke, who woke up as the sunlight peeked through the windows. Brooke groaned, pulling the blanket over her eyes as a shield from the sun.

A smile formed on her lips as she thought about the night before and how special it had been for her. For the first time in forever, Brooke felt at peace in Lucas' arms. And then to top everything off the store had a successful opening.

"Damn," Brooke exclaimed, sitting up in her bed. She had told both Millicent and Mouth that she would be at the shop first thing and she had over slept.

Brooke turned to see if Lucas was still asleep but the left side of the bed was empty. "Luke?" She called out to the empty room. "Lucas, are you still here?"

The bedroom door opened and Lucas slipped inside, a tray of food in his hands. "Room service," Lucas said with a smile.

"Oh Luke," Brooke laughed as she sat up in the bed. "You shouldn't have, I promised Milly I'd be at the store..."

Lucas placed the tray on the bed and kissed his girlfriend. "I've already talked to Millicent this morning. She said to enjoy your day off, she'll take care of the shop."

"Really?" Brooke yawned, leaning her head back against the pillow. She paused for a moment, as if she had something truly important to say. And then she smiled. "Do I smell pancakes?"

Lucas nodded his head and pulled the cover off of the food. There was a stack of pancakes, complete with whipped cream and strawberries and Brooke clapped her hands with excitement. "This is so great Luke. I'm starving."

It didn't take long for her to begin to eat the breakfast and Lucas laughed as he watched her. "Did you want some?" Brooke asked as she bit her lip, obviously embarrassed.

"No, no. Honestly I'd rather just watch you eat."

She ignored his comment and continued to eat her breakfast. "I wish you could stay here with me," Brooke said finally. She took a sip of the orange juice and then looked up at her boyfriend. "I can't wait to go home."

Her words took him by surprise and he wondered what was wrong. Brooke had been so sure that coming to Las Vegas had been for the best.

So what had changed her mind?

"Brooke," Lucas said as he took a hold of her hand. He squeezed it gently and smiled at her. "What's going on baby?"

Brooke bit her lip nervously. "Nothing Luke. Why would you ask that?"

"I just feel like somethings wrong."

In that moment, she wanted to tell him the truth. But somehow, she couldn't form the words. "Nothings wrong Luke," Brooke sighed. She wasn't ready to deal with the outcome of her honesty so instead, she tried her best to drop it.

"You're sure?"

Brooke rolled her eyes.

"Shut up and kiss me."

--

Hours later, neither Brooke or Lucas had managed to leave the hotel room. Lucas watched as Brooke slept peacefully, his arm wrapped protectively around her. His cell phone rang and he successfully pulled it from his pocket.

"Hello," he whispered into the phone.

"Lucas?" Lindsay asked.

He didn't bother to sit up from his position beside Brooke as he smiled into the phone. "Hey Linds, what's up?" He leaned his head against the beds head board and waited for his ex girlfriend to talk.

"I was actually calling with some good news," she smiled into the phone. "Your book is number two on the best sellers list."

'At least someone liked it,' he thought bitterly. He had spent the first few months after Peyton and Brooke's arrival into Tree Hill writing that story and he had meant every word. But it had caused him nothing but trouble.

He almost wished he'd never had written it. But there was a bigger part of him, that was proud. Yet again, his story had been well liked by the readers.

Lucas grinned. "That's great Lindsay, I couldn't have done it without you."

"True," Lindsay agreed with a laugh. "How's the writing going Luke? Have you finished it yet?"

Lucas glanced at his suitcase and smiled slightly. "Yeah, it's just about done."

"Well I look forward to reading it."

They said their goodbyes and Lucas tossed his phone onto the night table. Without waking Brooke, he pulled himself away from her body and made his way to the suitcase. He pulled out a leather bound book and flipped it open, allowing himself one last look at the book that had taken him forever to write.

Lucas placed it on the night table and glanced at the clock, realizing there was only an hour left before he needed to be at the airport. He hated waking Brooke from her sleep but she made him promise.

"Brooke," he whispered gently.

Brooke opened her eyes and smiled slightly. "I really wish I was going home with you," Brooke sighed. She brought him into a hug and held onto him, too afraid to let him go.

"You'll be home soon enough and I promise I'll be around you so much it drives you crazy," he tried to joke.

The brunette rolled her eyes, touching his shoulder gently. "It could never be too much," she admitted quietly. "And I know you're right, it's just being in Las Vegas without you, has really made me think about the future."

"Our future?" He questioned hopefully.

She nodded her head yes and smiled.

"I think about it every day and we'll have a lot of things to discuss when I get back home."

Lucas placed a kiss on her forehead. "You know how much I don't want to do this but it's time for me to get going," he explained. Brooke nodded her head and tried her best to fight back the tears.

"I'll see you in a couple of days, okay?"

Lucas gathered the rest of his things and gave her one last kiss goodbye. Brooke sunk back into the bed, groaning in frustration.

"Great job Brooke, you had your perfect opportunity to tell him!" She said to herself, reaching on the night stand for the television remote. She needed a distraction, hopefully something entertaining was on.

A leather book hit the ground and Brooke reached down to pick it up, realizing that Lucas must have left it behind. She made her way towards the front of the suite, calling out to him.

"Luke, you forgot your book!" She said, peeking her head outside the hotel door.

Only Lucas was no where in sight.

Brooke rolled her eyes and walked back towards the bedroom, bringing the book along with her. She had seen the majority of his book collections and even though she hadn't really read them all, she'd never seen this one.

The brunette flipped over the cover and gasped at the handwritten words.

TO THE GIRL BEHIND THE RED DOOR.