A/N: I am getting quite sick of this story, I really need to finish it up. So, I'm going have to wrap up the whole Jake/Brooke thing, then turn it into a Lucas/Brooke thing. Which I have planned out. Okay, because I am being so damn impatient, this story is going to skip some months. (I vowed I would never do that, but tough break. I promise I won't do that for any other fics, but you never know. I'm flighty on that sort of thing.)
Chapter 10
Three months had passed and Brooke was in her fourth month. She was just starting to show which was a bit unusual. The doctors were concerned that the baby wouldn't be big enough, but they said it was just a possibility. School had already started and Haley and Nathan were holding a Friday night bash after a basketball win.
Alcohol was floating around and Jake sat contently with Brooke on the couch. Brooke was wearing a black ruffled top that showed plenty of cleavage but disguised her pregnant stomach.
Several people were coming up to Jake and talking about the game. Jake chatted with many people, occasionally kissing the top of Brooke's head. At first, in the beginning of the school year, people were surprised that Brooke was dating and was so intimate with Jake. She was the queen of the school, and it was thought more fit to be with a guy like Nathan or Lucas. But Nathan was happily married to Haley, and Lucas was with Peyton.
Brooke suspected that it was because she was Jake, that every time she was in the room, Lucas would kiss Peyton and look straight at her with his blue eyes.
Nobody knew that Brooke was pregnant, she and Jake didn't intend for anyone to find out.
Brooke turned to Jake. "Jake?"
"Yeah?" Jake turned to look at her and Brooke suddenly noticed he was nervous about something.
Brooke just smiled and kissed him. She loved him; he was caring and sweet and took care of her. Whenever she thought about Lucas, she reminded herself that he brought it upon himself. He was the one who cheated. He was the one who constantly tried to make her jealous with Peyton. When Brooke had the pregnancy scare, she feared that Lucas would runaway just like Dan did. She wouldn't know if he would do it.
Jake wasn't drinking anything. He did it partially in support of Brooke's abstinence, but also he didn't want to ruin his health. Jake was worried of what would become with Jake and Brooke's child and Jenny. He had been constantly working out and practicing. He needed to get in the NBA. That was the only way he could get money. He knew he was getting much better though. His stats were with Lucas' and Nathan's. They played different positions though. Jake was a power forward. Lucas and Nathan, they competed for point guard. Jake knew that everyone wanted to be in that position, all the guys in basketball wanted the glory for it. So Jake chose a position not as frequented. And now he was star for it.
The party was at its hype. Jake got up from the couch and went over to Mouth. He tapped him and whispered in his ear. Mouth nodded and stopped the music and the lights. He put a muted solid blue light on. Everyone stopped dancing and looked in confusion. The room was totally silent. Everyone looked at Mouth. Then Jake who was right next to Mouth. Jake walked into the center of the room.
"Brooke." Jake called out.
Confused Brooke got up and walked to Jake. She was well aware of everyone's eyes on her.
What the hell is going on? Everyone wondered. Somehow, nobody would make a move because they were too embarrassed if they started to talk while the room was silent.
Jake got on his knees. He pulled out a black velvet box out of his pocket. Brooke and the crowd gasped. "Brooke, you know I love you."
He looked up in her eyes. She nodded.
"Brooke Davis, will you be my wife?" Jake earnestly asked as he opened the box.
Brooke looked around. Her gaze suddenly turned into slow motion. She looked at everyone's faces of shock. She glanced at Haley who was beaming in happiness and Nathan who was trying to calm her down. Then she looked at Lucas. He was staring intently at her. He was had his arm wrapped around Peyton. Brooke noticed that Lucas' fly was down and Peyton's hair was messy, like she just rolled out of bed. She was so disgust that Luke and Peyton probably did it in some car. All those feelings of betrayal came rushing back to her. Brooke turned back to Jake who was still kneeling on the ground.
"Of course, I'll marry you!" Brooke screamed.
Jake beamed. He got up and slid a 3 carat diamond on a white gold band onto her finger.
"How did you?" Brooke whispered as she looked at the gorgeous ring.
"Don't ask." Jake said before Brooke's lips crashed down on his.
Brooke held Jake tightly. Then she jumped up and down for everyone to see. "I'm engaged!" She shrieked. She held up her hand for everyone to see.
Brooke ran to Haley who was jumping up and down with excitement.
Haley was the first one to move. "Oh my god, tigger! We'll be wives together! Look at the ring!" Haley said excitedly. She hugged Brooke. "Nate! Isn't this great?"
Nathan nodded and smiled. He pulled Jake into a hug. "Congrats, man."
Nathan hugged Brooke as Haley was suffocating Jake with her embrace.
Then suddenly, the spell had been broken. Everyone started to come alive and out of their shock. All the girls ran over to Brooke to look at her ring. The guys just went to Jake and wondered how Jake got to marry Brooke Davis.
All the girls were huddled around Brooke and the guys were around Jake, nodding their heads in disappointment and disbelief.
Even Tim was impressed. "Nice score, dude. You get to have sex with her, like whenever you want. And it's not wrong!" Yes, even in a drunk state, he was happy for Jake.
Everyone was near them buzzing with excitement.
Except Lucas and Peyton. They hung around the back, watching everyone swarm around them.
Lucas' eyes blazed in fury. Peyton started to cry. Both of them heard their heart break into a million pieces.
(9 months Later)
Lucas sat on Nathan and Haley's couch, watching TV with Nathan. The NBA drafts were about to start.
Peyton and Haley were in the kitchen talking and eating some food.
"I wonder what-." Lucas started.
"Shh. . ." Nathan said.
Lucas threw him an aggravated glance.
A voice over started, "Welcome to the 2005 National Basketball Association Draft."
Nathan and Lucas watched intently.
It had been going on for some hours. Nathan and Lucas lay sprawled on the couch, eating potato chips and drinking cokes.
The announcer seemly droned on. "And Number 40, Golden State picks . . . Jake Jagielski.
Suddenly Lucas and Nathan jerked up in their seats. "Jake?" They both asked questioningly.
Haley skipped in the room. She plopped on Nathan, landing squarely on his stomach.
"Ow." Nathan managed to croak out.
Haley was covered in too much happiness to care about her husband's momentary pain. "Did Jake get picked yet!?!"
Lucas eyed her warily. "You knew this was going to happen. And you didn't tell me? You're my best friend."
Haley rolled her eyes. She slapped Lucas' arms, "Grow up. She's my friend too."
Nathan's eyes were glued on to the screen. "How did this happen?" He wondered out loud.
Flashback
Jake wasn't drinking anything. He did it partially in support of Brooke's abstinence, but also he didn't want to ruin his health. Jake was worried of what would become with Jake and Brooke's child and Jenny. He had been constantly working out and practicing. He needed to get in the NBA. That was the only way he could get money. He knew he was getting much better though. His stats were with Lucas' and Nathan's. They played different positions though. Jake was a power forward. Lucas and Nathan, they competed for point guard. Jake knew that everyone wanted to be in that position, all the guys in basketball wanted the glory for it. So Jake chose a position not as frequented. And now he was star for it.
His father had some powerful friends. One of them had covertly put in Jake's name in the group of high school athletes that were going to be picked. Scouts across the country would look for talented basketball players and submit it to the NBA to be put on a roster. Jake was a pretty good power forward. He was probably the best in the county. And one of the better ones in state.
Jake was fully aware of the consequences if anyone found out. It could ruin his basketball career and he could possibly going to jail. It was all worth it though, Brooke really wanted to go to college and have the life she grew up in, just with loved.
So if everything went as planned, he would be picked in the 2005 draft.
End of Flashback
The TV now showed Jake, his parents and Brooke.
Peyton immediately recognized the setting. "They're at the rivercourt!"
"How sentimental." Lucas said sarcastically, still not believing that Jake was going to be in the NBA.
On the TV, clapping was heard from the studio where the draft was being held and the management and coach of the team looking very proud. The announcer started reading stats and biography. "Jake Jagielski was born in Tree Hill, North Carolina. He just graduated with top honors from Tree Hill high school where his team went to the Tree Hill Ravens with Jake leading the team to their National Victory."
Nathan and Lucas scoffed. Both of their egos were sorely hurt.
"Yeah right, it was all me." Nathan said, his cockiness kicking in.
Lucas was about to refute that and say that it was actually him who was the leader, but Haley shushed them.
Haley tried to comfort two very hurt Scotts. "They are just fluffing it up." The boys had no choice but to accept and turn back to the TV.
"Jake is married to Brooke Davis who also went to Tree High School. Congratulations Jake!"
"They didn't mention that Jake had a daughter when he was 16 or that he had another when he was 18 while he was unmarried." Lucas said bitterly.
"Chill out man." Nathan said, finally accepting that Jake was going to be in the NBA.
Jake nodded. He held up his hand, "Thanks." He then kissed Brooke on camera in sheer happiness.
"Number 41. . ." The announcer continued.
Lucas turned off the TV in pure annoyance. "That son of a bitch."
A/n: After this Chapter, It's going to jump into the future. Say good bye Tree Hill, while it is still close.
Postscript: The first paragraph from the flashback was from earlier in the chapter. Thanks, and review.