Sorry guys for any confusion…Nathan manages and plays for the Bobcats but he'll be attending school part time…they're not in UNC YET, that'll be for later on…and roll with it, its fiction…lol! Sorry but please continue pointing out mistakes so people aren't seriously confused…thanks for the reviews!

"Nathan…I want to keep the baby"

"I'm so glad, Haley, I was hoping you'd say that…I love this baby already" he said, kissing Haley's stomach. She giggled and pushed his head away.

"That tickles" she laughed. "Now we have to tell everyone else"

"How about when we go to Brooke's?"

"Ok, that works" Haley laughed, running to the bathroom. "Time for a shower, husband"

"That works with me" Nathan said, chasing after her.

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"Ok, guys, we have something to tell you" Nathan and Haley got up.

"What, what?" Brooke asked, looking up from playing with Jenny.

"I'm pregnant" Haley said.

"Oh my god, Lucas, I told you!" Brooke yelled, getting up and hugging Haley. "I'm so happy for you guys!"

"Thanks" Haley smiled, hugging Brooke back.

"So, sister in law" Lucas said.

"Brother in law"

"Congratulations…you'll be a great mother" Lucas said, hugging his best friend. "I'm happy for you guys…dude, Nathan, a father at such a young age" Lucas laughed.

"Shut up, you were almost a father at 16" he commented. Brooke flinched at the memory, but Lucas looked at her and smiled. He kind of wished Brooke HAD been pregnant…it would have guaranteed some kind of connection between them- but at least they were friends now.

"Ah Haley-shopping soon!" Peyton giggled.

"I know" Haley giggled, hugging Peyton and Brooke.

"Well, this means a CELEBRATION!" Brooke said. "I'll order pizza and we can watch a movie"

"Mm pizza sounds good" Haley said. "I want pineapple on mine…"

"She's definitely pregnant" Brooke giggled. "Actually, how about we get the cook to cook it? He makes the world's best pizzas"

"Mm home made pizza" Haley looked like she was in dreamland. "That works with me"

"Works" Everyone agreed.

"So Haley…any name choices yet?"

"Oh well I've always wanted to name my girl Alyssa and my boy Conner, so I guess those will be the names" Haley said.

"Aw…Haley, the names are gorgeous" Peyton sighed happily. Brooke giggled as she walked into the room.

"Aw hey baby" Brooke said when Jenny tugged on Brooke's jeans. She picked her up and kissed her nose. "You're so cute, you know that? Huh baby?" Brooke said, tickling Jenny and hugging her. Lucas felt his heart jump as he watched Brooke with Jenny. She would be the best mother ever Lucas decided. She's adorable with babies he sighed quietly to himself. I love her so much, I wanna get married and start a family…whoa ok ahead of myself there Lucas said to himself.

"Lucas?" he was snapped out of his thoughts.

"Yah?"

"What do you think?"

"Uh…good"

"You think marshmallow beef is good?" Brooke asked.

"I'm sorry I wasn't listening" Lucas apologized. "I don't think it's good"

"Just playing with you Broody we were asking about Haley's name choices" Brooke giggled. "Alyssa or Conner"

"I like them both, depending on whether it's a boy or girl obviously" Lucas said. "Haley's had them picked since she was little; we used to name our pretend children that"

"Aw did you guys play house?" Brooke asked.

"Yah" Haley grinned.

"Was Lucas a good daddy?" Brooke giggled.

"The best" Haley laughed. Nathan smacked her lightly but then pulled her into a kiss. Peyton and Jake started kissing, and Brooke turned towards Lucas.

"So I guess we're the only two NOT MAKING OUT WITH ANYONE" Brooke said.

"Yah" Lucas said, pulling Brooke closer to him and kissing her forehead. "But we can talk while they make out" he laughed. "How's life, Brooke Davis?"

"Good" she giggled. "I'm happy…"

"Glad to hear that, Brooke" Lucas whispered in her ear. She shivered and he put his arms around her.

"Your pizza" the chef said, walking in.

"Thanks" Brooke smiled, taking the smoking hot pizza and putting it on the table. Everyone gathered around it and grabbed a piece. After a long night of talking, Brooke and Lucas were left alone in her room.

"So…" Brooke said.

"So…" Lucas countered.

"What's up?"

"Nothing" he laughed, hugging her. "We need some music"

"True that"

"Since when did you go black on me?"

"Hey!" Brooke giggled, turning the radio dial. "Aw, I love this song"

"Brooke…" Lucas laughed.

I need you like water

Like breath, like rain

I need you like mercy

From heaven's gate

There's a freedom in your arms

That carries me through

I need you

You're the hope that moves me

To courage again

You're the love that rescues me

When the cold winds, rage

And it's so amazing

'cause that's just how you are

And I can't turn back now

'cause you've brought me too far

Brooke looked at Lucas and felt her heart jump and clatter around in her chest. She needed him…like water, like breath, like rain. She needed him to be a part of her life, romantically more than anything.

"So…interesting song" Lucas said uncomfortably.

"Its one of my favorites" Brooke said. "For some reason"

"This is our song, Brooke, did you forget?" Lucas asked.

"What? Oh that's right…the first kiss one" Brooke said uncomfortably.

"Yah…look Brooke I don't mean to ruin anything, but I do need you…in my life, at least…you're a tremendous friend and-"

"Brooke!" he was cut off by Felix barging in through the door.

"Felix, what the hell are you doing here?"

"I needed a place…crash…" Felix muttered drunkenly.

"Get the hell out of my house!" Brooke yelled, and Felix grumbled and left. Lucas bade Brooke goodbye, and walked out across the lawn. He hadn't even gotten to tell her he loved her.

"Felix don't hurt me!" he heard a scared but angry voice float out. He turned around and ran back in.

"Tell me you love me, Brooke" Felix growled. "Tell me"

"WHAT THE HELL MAN get off of her!" Lucas yelled, anger pulsing through his veins. He grabbed Felix by the neck and dragged him to the door and threw him out. "Brooke, Brooke are you ok?" he said, putting his arms around a sobbing Brooke. "Are you ok, talk to me, did he do anything to hurt you?"

"No, no…I'm just shook up" Brooke shuddered, tears falling out of her eyes.

"Its ok, I'm here, its ok Brooke" Lucas said, rubbing her back and stroking her hair. "Do you wanna call the police?"

"No its ok" she said, wiping her eyes. "I'm sorry; I'm keeping you from getting home"

"No, no, I'm staying here for the night, Brooke, he might come back cause he's drunk off his ass" Lucas said. "Just close your eyes and go to sleep, Brooke, I'm here, ok?"

"Ok, thanks Lucas" Brooke whispered. "I love you for doing this for me"

"Anything for you, Brooke" he whispered back. "Anything"

Again, their song played on the radio, and for once, Lucas truly understood the meaning of the words…Brooke HAD brought him too far, and now he had to take a leap of faith and let her know why exactly he couldn't turn back.

A/N: Aw…see where I'm going with this? Yah! I want Brucas angst before I go anywhere with the romance, but believe me, there will be romance! Soon….give it another 5-6 chapters, and I may even get them together…he-he ok review! Please! Thanks to all my reviewers so far!