What We Had

Chapter 51

(Listen to Hold back the River by James Bay)

We were at my place in New York. Serenity was sleeping over at my parents house. It was a rare night that he had no games the next day. So he drove his car for miles. To come and see me. I was so happy. Video chatting and phone calls just weren't enough. By the time he had arrived. I had ordered take out and had one of our favorite documentaries on pause. He knocked on my door once before I opened it.

He took me in his arms. Hugging me tightly.

(My Bonnie. I've missed that face.) He said smiling up at me.

As he released me from his arms.

(I missed you too. I can't believe you used your one night off just to see me. I got a bunch of food and alcohol because I'm not back on mommy duty until Monday morning. So take your coat off and let's get started.) I said. Smiling back at him.

I wrapped my arms around his as we walked over to the couch.

He threw his coat on the other chair and opened up the food containers. Passing me one then keeping the other for himself.

I grabbed the remote and pressed play.

Then turned to him.

(How is it living you're dream.?) I asked. Looking up at him.

(It's incredible, amazing, but terrifying. You have it all to loose of something goes wrong or you make a mistake. Seeing the world is my favorite part. What about you.? ) he asked. Looking up at me.

(I'm just focusing on work and Serenity. Who is growing so much and is smart and curious. She's just the best thing I have in my life. I want her have a better life then I did. I worry about everything when it comes to her. Seeing the world through parent eyes and all the possible danger and hurt she could face keeps me up at night. ) I confessed. Looking to him.

He smiled up at me. Putting his hand on mine.

(You're the best mom. She's lucky to have you.) He said. Looking to me.

(Thanks. And I'm lucky to have you. ) I said. Looking back at him.

(We have each other. It's always going to be that way.) He said. Locking eyes with me.

I took a sip of my drink and turned away from him. Pausing the documentary.

(In the mood for something else.?) He asked. Smiling up at me.

I nodded my head leaned over and kissed him.

He kissed me back.

I broke the kiss and looked up at him.

(I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that.) I say. Looking to him.

He put his hand mine. Brushing the stray hair from my eyes.

I put my hand on his.

(I like you. I have feelings for you. For years now.) He confessed. Looking to me.

(You didn't tell me. Or you couldn't because of Jack.) I said. Looking to him.

(Exactly and I wasn't planning to. But now we kissed I can't just ignore it. How much I care about you.) Quentin said.

(I care about you too. But I can't be with you.)

(You deserve someone who can give you a normal life. My life will never be easy or simple. You almost got killed because of me. Friends is all I can handle. If something happened to you because of me. I couldn't take it. Move on and let go of these feelings for me.) I told him.

We spent the rest of the night watching movies in silence. Then at the end of the night he left.

And we didn't speak or see each other after that in months.

Until right now. I was sitting at a back booth in Karen's cafe.

Hearing the door open I looked up. Putting a smile on my face at the sight of him.

(Hi Q, it's been awhile.) I said. Getting out of booth. Opening my arms to hug him. Putting down my arms as I saw that he wasn't alone.

(Sam. It's good to see you. Thanks for meeting with me. This is my girlfriend.) He said. Smiling over at her.

A beautiful dark skinned woman with long hair, green eyes, and and a stunning smile. Stepped forward. Extending her hand to me.

(I'm Maya Fitzgerald. It's great to finally meet you. Quentin has told me alot about you.) She said.

I shook her hand. (Welcome to Tree Hill. I look forward to getting to know each other.) I said.

Secretly grateful I decided on a bigger booth.

As I sat back inside making sure to make room for them both.

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(My little boy has a crush on some kid at school. That is so you have any idea who it is.?) Brooke asked. Smiling over at Lucas.

The couple enjoying a quiet breakfast together. While the twins played together in the playroom close by.

Lucas smiled over at her. (I have no idea. But he asked me to pack an extra snack and was wearing some of my cologne.) Lucas said.

(That is adorable. This was needed we've been missing each other lately. I'll see after work. I love you.) Brooke said. Finishing off the last of her meal and coffe. Before she got up from the table.

Lucas got up and placed a kiss on her lips.

(I love you too.) Lucas said. As he walked out of the kitchen and into the entryway of the home.

Brooke leaving the home minutes later.

Lucas closed and locked the door behind her. As he went to check on the kids.

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