I don't own One Tree Hill or any of the Characters or Flashbacks, just my plot.

The wedding was very, very private. That possibly could've been because it was short notice, or because Peyton had always been that kind of woman. Nathan served as the best man and Jake as the other groomsman, and Brooke and Haley shared the title of Maid of Honor. Anna, Jake, Karen, Jenny, Alyssa, the old basketball team and cheerleading squad, and a couple other family members were scattered throughout the sanctuary. Brooke and Haley wore deep red dresses with layered skirts (not too puffy) and rose corsages. Anna was wearing a green strapless green dress that was cut in angular motions to show off her curves, with the bottom adorned in soft silver glitter. The star of the show, the bride, was graced in a frothy white gown that had see-through skin-tight lace for the arms, a nice pearl pattern on the bodice, and a long, silky train. She looked truly beautiful, and she glowed all over. Nobody could forget that day, and no one would've wanted to if they had the power in themselves to do so.

Lucas felt as if the wind had been knocked out of his lungs when he saw the love of his life walk down the aisle towards him. Peyton was truly beautiful, and for a split second he regretted having delayed this moment for so long. She stopped in front of him, and the minister began his speech: "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate and observe the joining together of these two..." They stood there, tears pooling in their eyes, and waited until the moment that they had waited too long for. "Do you, Lucas Scott, take Peyton Marie Sawyer to be your lawfully wedded wife?" "I do, Lucas said, his voice ringing with conviction. "And do you, Peyton Sawyer, Take Lucas Scott to be your lawfully wedded husband?" the minister said, as if he seriously was doubting for some reason or another she'd say yes. She gave Lucas a half-smile, which became a full smile and whispered, "I do." Her voice became louder and she said a second time, "I do take you, Lucas Scott, and whatever comes with you, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness or in health, 'till death do us part." "You may exchange the rings," the minister said with relief. "And now you may kiss the bride," he let out with a huge pent-up sigh. Lucas took her in his arms, and with a kiss that would never be matched, they sealed their eternal vow.

Jake sauntered over to her at the reception, which was being held at none other than Karen's Café. "Would you care to dance?" Anna smiled up at him, glad that he'd asked. "Well, I suppose since no one else has asked me," she responded flirtatiously. "I see the way it is," he whispered into her ear as he pulled her up to meet him. Peyton had requested that instead of the traditional dance between only the bride and groom, Anna and any guy of her choice dance with them, "Since this is just as big for you as for us," she'd stated. The song started, and they swayed gently... "Another long day is gone and I'm ready/ For another long night where I'll be by your side. / Another long long day will come and I'll thank Jesus/ That I am alive and that he made you mine/ We belong together you and me/ Holding on tight like lock and key/ going strong the way this love should be/ a fantasy/ and I'm so glad that God made me for you and you for me/ I'm having that dream again/ where we're walking together along with the sand in our feet/ Then I am awake and I realize/ It wasn't a dream it was reality/ We belong together you and me/ going strong the way this love should be/ a fantasy/ and I'm so glad that God made me for you and you for me." When the two guys leaned in for kisses from their soul mates, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Jenny sat back watching everything unfold from her seat. It had been the most romantic wedding she'd ever witnessed. She'd only seen to or three she thought with a chuckle. This one still meant something more in her eyes, though. Two people could search a lifetime for that special someone or spend their lives trying to avoid them, and that person could've been right there, so very close to home the whole entire time. Anna and her little brother seemed to be getting pretty darned close too, she mused. Hopefully, they were taking things slowly.... Who knew these days, though? Jenny smiled when Jake made his way over and said, "Anna had to go to the bathroom, and she insisted that I ask my beautiful big sis for a spin on the dance floor." "Nothing fast. I'm still a little wobbly, especially on heels," she replied cautiously. "Don't worry. I don't plan on getting us both killed or maimed for life," he said flippantly. She laughed, and the two of them glided around, talking and joking. "Jake, I want you to know I'm proud of you, and I'm really, really glad you and Anna are together. I mean, she's like the first choice for a girl I would ever have for you! You guys are perfect for each other. You have to believe me when I say that you two are a perfect match," she finally said, her eyes shining in the old familiar way. "Oh, you won't be getting any arguments from me on that field. I'm ecstatic right now; just being with her gives my life meaning. Like even though I was always complete, she came and the additions she made to me were just so great, I can't live without her now and be the person I want to be." She sighed contentedly and said, "Well, Anna's back and I think I'll let you two love birds talk for awhile. And remember, I said talk, not make out." With a wink and a small trip on the hem of her dress, she was gone.

Anna and Jake smiled at each other. They'd talked for a long time, and comfortable silence permeated their atmosphere. Finally Jake leaned in and whispered, "If your dad wasn't here, I might kiss you." "If your mom wasn't here, I might kiss you back," she shot back playfully. "If your mom wasn't here, I might wrap my arms around your waist, and shut a door somewhere." "If your dad wasn't here, I might just be okay with that, and take it one step further," she whispered, completing their dialogue. "Since they are here, why not just find some place where they aren't there?" he suggested seemingly innocently. Suddenly serious, she looked straight into his eyes. "Why don't we?" she put out. He took her hand, tensing up a little, and then he led her out of the main area, taking her into one of the back rooms and closing the door behind them. The two stood facing each other for a moment, and then it started.

He trailed kisses from her forehead to her lips and down her neck. She ripped of his jacket, and silently he started to unzip her dress. "Anna...?" he asked once again, so much like another familiar scene. "I'm ready," she said quietly, smiling as he kissed her again. Before he could finish what he'd started, there was a knock at the door. "What do we do?" he whispered urgently. "Okay, calm down. You stay in here and say you were getting some... some cups. I'll go into the next room and get dressed. I'll come out in a few minutes." They both breathed heavily, and with one more kiss she hurried out of the room. He threw his jacket back on and wiped his face with a napkin laying on a crate nearby, then opened up the door. "I'm sorry, I was just looking for some more cups he said," surprised when he saw Alyssa outside of the door. She smirked and said "Tell Anna to come out when she's dressed, and the next time you two try something like that, be a little more careful; you never know who's watching, even if it's just one person. I am happy you finally corrupted her though." With a quick smile at an emerging Anna, she slipped away. "Wow, that was close," Jake said, and they both laughed nervously. "We don't have to keep going..." he said uncertainly, but she silenced him with a kiss. "Not here. Not now. But later on. I promise." That was it.

Peyton smiled at Lucas as the bent towards each other on the plane. "Are you sure it's a good idea to leave Anna home alone by herself for two weeks?" she said uncertainly. "Oh, come on. She's almost sixteen; she'll be fine. Besides, how could she possibly get into trouble? She's as good as gold." They both laughed at that comment, and his wife answered him, "We shouldn't be saying this when she isn't here to defend herself." "Where do you think she is right now?" He asked randomly. "Well, I'm not quite sure Mr. Scott," she said with a tinkling laugh. "Oh, I don't find that tone of voice very amusing, Mrs. Scott." They shared a kiss, which might've been longer if the flight attendant hadn't come up behind them and said, "Sir, Ma'am, you're lasagna's ready." They looked at each other and smiled, Lucas replying to the man, "Bring it on."

Since it was a Saturday night, Alyssa had been able to come down for the weekend and had slept over at Anna's new house the night before, too. Adam had taken her out, and they'd laughed and talked for over two hours before he finally dropped her off with a steamy kiss and a promise to see her Sunday. Anna was pouring out her guts. "I'm really nervous. I mean, what do we do now? The weird thing was, I wasn't afraid. We were both totally into it, and ten more hours of thought or options wouldn't have changed my mind." "At least this way you can be safe," Alyssa interjected. "Maybe it's the sex gods smiling down on you and approving of your union." "Or maybe you're just crazy," her best friend said, rolling her eyes. The two of them laughed and giggled, and Alyssa finally stated, "Okay, invite him over tomorrow night. I'll make myself scarce, and we can meet up at the River Court say, one?" Anna smiled wryly and said "Apparently you're planning a sordid little event of your own." "Just thinking in the moment, just thinking in the moment."

Jake didn't know what to think. He could hardly keep concentration on playing basketball, a real first. Everything was rushing through his mind. "I'm ready," she'd said. Anna had sounded so sure. Was there a possibility those thoughts were still in her mind? His cell phone rang. "Hey, this is Anna." "Oh, hi Anna," he replied, uncertain. He checked his watch. It was almost nine o'clock on Sunday night. "Um, I was thinking, maybe you might want to come over?" she asked timidly. He picked up right away, smiling broader than ever before. "That would be great," he replied. "I'll be there in five minutes." When he showed up, he was stunned. Everything was perfect, and she looked more beautiful than any other time he'd seen her. "Are you still ready?" he asked slowly. "It think so," she replied, and he moved to her side, kissing her slow and long. She was the one to take his hand this time, leading him slowly upstairs.

She rolled over, looking at him. He had been so great. He was gentle, and he didn't push her at all, and everything had been perfect. It had gone exactly the same way she'd always dreamed her first time would be, only a thousand times better. Anna involuntarily looked over at the clock and realized it was twelve thirty. "Hey, wake up," she said softly, not really sure she wanted him to just wake up. "It's almost twelve, and you'll get yourself into a world of trouble if you don't get home soon," she said even more quietly. "I wish I didn't have to leave," he'd said remorsefully. "Don't worry, I imagine this won't be the last time you'll see me." "Anna, this was... amazing. Not just the uh, you know... but everything else too. I hope you understand this isn't going to change anything between us in a negative way. I'd never take advantage of you like that." "I know," she replied, and they kissed before he slipped out of bed, dressing and saying "Good night," before going down to his car. She sighed contentedly, then rolled over and got out of bed herself. "This has been one heck of a night," she though with a small smile.

Adam's heart was practically pounding out of his chest as he leaned in for another kiss. "Hey, hey, this is only free samples. You're treating it like an all-out buffet," Alyssa said sarcastically. "Okay, Okay. I can take a hint," he said, settling back in the car and wrapping his arms about her waist. "I could stay like this forever," she whispered. "I know. I only wish it could last the night," he groaned. "I promised Alyssa I'd meet up with her at one. It's really important," she insisted, leaning forward and turning around to look at him. "You'll survive. It's only a week. Besides, if any cheerleaders, or basketball chicks for that matter try to snatch you up, I'll mutilate them," she said fiercely, with all of the spunk that he knew her to have. "Okay, fine. I'll let you go as soon as you give me one more good-bye kiss." She giggled slightly and leaned in, giving him the lightest peck and then jumping out of the car. "Come on, you can do better than that!" he yelled. "Later, James!" she tossed out, skipping freely towards the River Court. He sighed and drove off, shaking his head and smiling.

The two girls had met up, and they shared their stories with smiles. Nothing needed to be said to explain how happy they were, and a complete stranger could've read their faces. When they finally got back to the apartment, they opted to stay up and watch schmaltzy movies until three instead of getting some much-needed sleep. That was around the point Alyssa got her bags loaded up and waved goodbye. "See you later, bestest friend." "Same here," Anna replied. She waved as the convertible rolled off, and entered back inside her house, going to get some sleep and get ready to face Jake the next day.

Hey guys! Thanks once again for the reviews, and as you can tell I've decided not to end it. Well, I'll try to update soon! OnTheOutsideLookingIn.