"Karen the dress is fine!" I assured her for the last time. "Stop worrying about it, you look great."

She bit her lip and stared into the mirror for the dozenth time. "Are you sure?"

I nodded and put ar arm around her shoulders. "You look terrific. Keith will freak when he sees you."

She hugged me lovingly before shooing me out of the room. "Now get out. I need to practice my vows."

I chuckled exiting the small room, and spotted Lucas enter the church in the back. Oh god. My heart slowed almost immediately. Haley giggled running and hugging me in the next moment. "Haley oh my god, you're so big!"

She smiled brightly touching her protruding stomach. "I can't help it. Boys gotta grow. What about you? Where's Tess?"

I pointed over to Jake, who had Tess and Jenny both sitting down neatly. "Being good. Can you believe Karen and Keith are getting married? It's so exciting!"

"Yeah I just wish I could look as good in my bridesmaid dress as you. Jeez you could never tell you had a kid!"

I laughed putting an arm around her as we headed over to Jake. My eyes were desperately trying to avoid Lucas. "Jake, look at Miss Pregnant here," I grinned as we approached him.

"It's Mrs. Pregnant thank you," she smiled showing the ring I had seen so many times before.

Jake chuckled at both of them. "I think the ceremony is about to begin. You guys better join Deb."

I nodded and kissed Tess on the head. "Be good for Uncle Jake." Haley and me walked swiftly to the back where Deb was already getting the flowers ready. "Are we ready?"

Deb was smiling ear to ear. I was happy her life was now peacefully. Dan had left Tree Hill, and she and Karen were best friends. "I should say so. Brooke go tell the pianist to play an opening song before we start."

I nodded and lifted my dress as I jogged down the aisle. "Mrs. Hamilton," I smiled approaching the old woman. "Deb says to go ahead and start the opening song."

She nodded and her fingers started to work magic on the keys. I didn't pay much attention as I swung around, and I bumped straight into my ex best friend. The blonde curls assured me I wasn't dreaming. "Peyton," I nodded, a singe of coldness in my voice. I still hated her, but this was Karen's wedding. Her perfect day. I would have mine one day, maybe, and I wouldn't want a single thing to go wrong.

"Brooke," there was a longing in her voice.

I completely dismissed her as always, and brushed past her smiling over at Tess. Haley was waiting patiently for me at the back, and we set up quickly, so to be ready when the music started. I smiled as Karen adjusted her shoulders, situating herself in front of the 3 of us. I could tell how nervous she was. The flowers she held in her hands were trembling.

The music started, and we stepped in unison behind Karen and Peyton's dad. Since her dad wasn't alive, he offered to walk her down the aisle.

I watched intently on the minister's mouth as words spilled out of them. For some reason all I heard was blah blah blah. Typical of me. I didn't even realize it was over until they kissed. Shit! I hadn't been paying attention. But how could I when my pantyhose were scratching the hell out of my thigh? Everyone headed into the communion hall to gather and talk while eating. Personally I wasn't hungry. That and the fact that I could constantly feel Lucas's eyes on me.

Jake came over and I took Tess graciously from him. "Thanks for watching her for me Jake. You're a lifesaver."

"No problem," he replied before scooping Jenny in his arms and heading to get a piece of cake. He really was a good guy. Tess squealing with laughter made me spin around to face Haley.

"Hey Hales, is it just me or are weddings extremely boring?" I smiled when she laughed. She was such a great friend. "I forgot to ask earlier, where's Nate?"

"He couldn't make it. Work and all, ya know? He's the best lawyer in Orange County." I knew Haley was so proud of him. I was sure he was going to support his family just fine.

"I'll bet," I chuckled. "You want some cake or something?"

"That'll be great, thanks Tigger."

I gave a small wave as I headed over to the table where ¾ of the cake had already been eaten. I cut a slice especially for Haley. I knew what it was like to be pregnant. Tess giggled again in my arms, and I turned around in another quick movement. It wasn't Haley this time. "Lucas," I practically breathed. Avoiding him would be kind of hard at the moment. At least until I walked away.

"This...this is her?" he asked nervously looking at Tess lovingly.

I glanced at her too, brushing back some of her hair. "Yep. This is her."

"Can I hold her?" he asked extending his hands.

My mind was screaming No! No! While my heart was thinking it over. I always used my heart. Maybe I should use my mind for once. After all, my heart had gotten me in this mess in the first place. "I don't think so Lucas..." I trailed off as I brushed past him to bring Haley a piece of cake.

I glanced back once, just to see. I wished I hadn't then, because his face was pained and his sorrow seeped its way into my heart. My god what was I doing to him?! In one swift movement, my lips were on his in an instant, with Tess standing on the floor and the slice of cake overturned.

A/N I was going to hold off on the Brucas, but then again, what the hell? Let me know if I should continue or if you just completely hated it.