The Davis Women
Chapter 7
"Will you stop blaming yourself for 5 minutes and look at me." Lucas asked.
Brooke placed down her now empty glass and looked up at him.
"You are all Sam has ever needed. From the minute the two of you met she felt cared for and important. This other woman is just trying to make up for the past and none of that is in you're control. All you can do is keep being Sam's mom. Thay's the only thing that matters at the end of the day. The people who are there for you no matter what." Lucas stated.
Brooke sighed deeply. "If only i could see myself the way you see me. I wouldn't feel so unsure of everything." She replied.
"You're strong. Brave. Beautiful. You're capable. And free. You just need to trust and believe in that." Lucas said.
Brooke began to turn her gaze but he stopped her.
Cupping her face in his hands. Their eyes locked on each other.
He kissed her hard. Pulling her closer to him.
She kissed him back. Now seated on his lap her hands on his chest.
Their was no fight for control. They both wanted this. Neither of them pulling back until air was needed.
Brooke pulled away. Feeling herself blush as she stared back at him.
"That's one way to thank me for staying behind to help clean up." Lucas joked.
Brooke put her hand on his chest. The other hand caressing his face.
"This wasn't a response to our talk or an impulse i want to forget. I just don't do relationships neither do you. I use my work and Sam as a shield to not let anyone get too close."
"But the truth is I haven't let anyone into my heart since Julian. And i know it's the same for you with Lindsay. So maybe we should just stop this now before anyone get's hurt or too invested." Brooke suggested.
"Is that what you really want.? Because i know it isn't what i want. It's been a long time since i've even allowed myself to feel alive and excited about starting something new with someone. I want us try and see where it goes." Lucas replied.
"I want that too." Brooke revealed.
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The Bridge
I dropped off Savannah and Brandon at Karen's. If i was being honest i didn't want to be around anyone. Seeing Rebecca just triggered this part of myself and memories i thought were long dead.
Quentin stuck around because he was insist on giving me my present in person.
When he opened the box and slipped the bracelet on my wrist.
I smiled. Which caused him to smile too.
"You like it.?" He asked.
"I love it thank you." I replied. Staring down at the charm bracelet then back at him.
I wanted to stop myself from falling for him. But him being such a decent guy made that basically impossible.
I was determined to get the image of my mother out of my mind.
So i kissed him.
He kissed me back.
I didn't know what to do with my hands. I hadn't kissed anyone until tonight.
When we pulled apart minutes later. The way he looked at me. How he put his hand in mine.
Made me feel reassured and nervous all at once.
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