Chapter 15- Turkey on Rye and Cheap Champagne

He's never enough
And still he's more than I can take

As Brooke walked towards her car her anger grew. Who was he to walk away from her yet again? She let him walk away all those years ago and look at the pain it caused her. She wasn't about to let it happen again.

Turning around she broke out in a run towards him. She stopped a little ways behind him.

"Lucas Roe, you turn around right now."

Lucas stopped and hesitated for a minute before turning around to face Brooke.

She stood her ground, keeping a few feet between them.

"You walked away from me once and look what happened. We were apart for years. That isn't going to happen again. You aren't going to walk away from me again. We're going to stand here and figure this out."

"Figure what out? Something you've known for years? We come from different worlds, I was nuts to think that things would be any different now."

"Are you kidding me? They're completely different now. I don't care about all that stuff I used to care about. I don't care if you drive a Benz or a 10 speed Schwinn. All I care about is that you and I are together. I love you Lucas, you know that."

"Love wasn't enough back then, who's to say its enough now?"

Brooke stamped her foot like a child, "I say its enough now."

Lucas crossed his arms over his chest, "And apparently what you say goes?"

"Yes, what I say goes. I say you're going to stop this storming off bit and you're going to walk over here and pull me into your arms and kiss me. And not just some little peck on the cheek, I mean Hollywood style, no holds barred, kiss. After your little tantrum you owe me at least that much."

Lucas hesitated again, this time though not because he didn't know what to do, but purely because he loved to make her squirm.

"I'm waiting." She exclaimed as she tapped her toe against the pavement.

Lucas walked over to her, wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned her backwards, deeply kissing her.

After pulling her back up she smiled.

"See, me getting what I want isn't always a bad thing for you."

"I suppose." He admitted.

"Now boyfriend, my last request of the night is that you come home with me."

"That sounded more like an order than a request. So it's your last order?"

Brooke winked and then smiled that dimpled smile that melted Lucas' heart, "Oh trust me, the rest of what I have planned for tonight, well, let's just say I won't have to order anything, and you'll happily give me what I want."

Brooke turned and headed towards her car, Lucas eagerly in tow.

ooooOoooo

Reaching over to turn off the alarm, Brooke loudly sighed.

"I don't want to go to class. Can't I just stay in bed here with you all day?"

Lucas smiled and wrapped his arms around her tighter.

"I wish you could babe, but you can't skip class just because I'm here."

"Why can't it still be the weekend and we can spend all day together?"

"Because the real world had to step in sometime, and the real world entails classes and work and all that good stuff. How about you get in the shower and I'll go and make you some breakfast?"

"Only if it's french toast."

"You're wish is my command."

Lucas got out of bed and Brooke rolled over, pulling the covers of her head, groaning.

"I don't want to get up."

"Whining won't get you any pity. Up, up, up." Lucas exclaimed as he pulled peeled back the covers. "I'll start your shower."

Half an hour later Brooke skipped out to the kitchen. Her hair flowed down her back, wet and wavy. She had on a pair of black gauchos, black stilettos, and a red turtleneck sweater that was a sharp contrast against her milky skin. Lucas felt his breath get caught in his throat as he took in the sight of her. She was definitely the most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on.

Brooke sat down at the table just as Lucas placed a plate of french toast and a steaming cup of coffee in front of her.

"Mmm, Broody, this looks good."

"I know. Now dig in, you're going to be late."

Brooke took his advice and wolfed down her french toast.

Standing she grabbed her coffee cup and headed towards the bedroom, "I'm going to finish getting ready, I'll be out in a few."

Fifteen minutes later Brooke headed back out towards the kitchen. She smiled at the sight of Lucas sitting there reading the paper while drinking his coffee.

"I didn't think we got the paper."

"You don't. I ran out and got it from the machine by the pool house."

"Hm. I never knew we had one. So, what're you going to do all day?"

Lucas put down the paper, "Well, I thought I'd go and explore a little. See what all's around here. Then I'm going to start working on dinner for tonight."

"Oooh, what's that going to be?"

"It's a surprise. All weekend we ate out at your favorite places, so tonight dinner is on me, my style. Okay?"

"Okay." Brooke glanced up at the clock. "I gotta run. Kiss."

Lucas stood up and planted a soft kiss in her lips. "See you later babe, have a good day."

"You too."

With that she was out the door.

Lucas took his time finishing the paper. He headed towards the bathroom for a quick shower before he started preparing for that night.

ooooOoooo

"Broody, I'm back." Brooke called as she flipped the lights on in her apartment. "Are you here?"

Brooke walked cautiously through her apartment, half expecting Lucas to jump out and yell "Boo" any second.

Pushing open the door to her bedroom she saw a candle burning on the dresser. She walked over and saw a pink piece of paper folded underneath it. Carefully, she lifted the candle and opened the piece of paper.

Grab a sweatshirt and some comfortable shoes and go out front.

L

Brooke did as instructed, grabbing her favorite hoodie and trading in her stilettos for some flip flops. She then headed back outside towards the parking lot.

Smiling, she saw Lucas standing outside the passenger side of his Jeep.

"Your carriage awaits."

Brooke smiled and got into the car. Lucas walked around and got into the driver's side.

"Now I'll admit, I thought about picking you up on my Schwinn, since you said you wouldn't care either way, but instead I opted for my beat up old Jeep."

"Either would have been alright with me. Where are we going?"

"You'll see."

Lucas pulled away from the curb and headed out of the complex. Just as he was about to turn onto the main road he stopped.

"Put this on."

He handed her a black blindfold.

"Only if you promise you aren't taking me somewhere to kill me." She said playfully.

"I promise."

Once the blindfold had been adorned, Lucas proceeded to drive.

Fifteen minutes later the car came to a stop. Lucas hopped out and walked over to the passenger side. He helped Brooke out and took her hand.

"Just come with me, I promise I won't let you bump into anything."

Lucas guided Brooke a little ways before he stopped. She grew more and more curious as she began to feel her feet sinking into soft sand.

She could feel him walk behind her. He reached up to remove the blindfold.

He removed it slowly and Brooke blinked a few times before looking at what lay before her.

"Oh Lucas, its perfect."

He'd set up a blanket on the beach. There was a picnic basket sitting in the middle of the blanket.

Lucas took Brooke's hand and guided her over to the blanket, gesturing for her to sit down.

Lucas took a seat across from her and reached into the picnic basket.

"Tonight, for your dining pleasure, we have one of my personal favorites. Turkey on rye and Doritos."

Brooke smiled as he pulled the food out from the basket.

"And to top it all of, a nice bottle of Food Lion brand champagne. We'll just have to cross our fingers and pray it's tolerable."

Brooke laughed. "It's perfect Lucas, all of it."

"I wasn't sure if the turkey was the best way to go, I thought maybe you were more of a ham girl."

"No, turkey's fine." Brooke responded softly. "It's beautiful here. You found this on your own?"

"No, I'll admit I cheated a little bit. I asked some girl that was walking in your complex where I could find a romantic spot like this. She pointed me towards this beach and I thought it was perfect."

"She was right, it's perfect. But what's it all about? I would have been happy eating back at my place."

"I guess I just wanted to show you that I heard you. Our differences aren't bad things, they don't matter. So, I figured I'd show you how I do it. I might not be able to afford the nice restaurants and the expensive food, but I can promise you that I'll always put my heart into everything we do."

"That's all I want." Brooke leaned forward and kissed Lucas softly. "I'd rather have turkey on try any day, as long as you're here with me."

After they ate, they strolled arm in arm down the beach, admiring the stars.

Once they returned back to the blanket, Lucas bent down to start cleaning up.

Brooke reached out and put her hand on his back, "Wait."

Lucas stood up and turned around to face her. He eyed her curiously.

"Can't we stay just a little longer?"

Lucas nodded and sat down on the blanket. Brooke sat between his legs and leaned up against his chest.

They sat there, gazing up at the stars.

Brooke began to speak softly, "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight."

"What did you wish for?"

Brooke shook her head, "Uh uh, if I tell you it won't come true. I do have another wish though, and that one I'll tell you."

"What that?"

Brooke turned to face him. "Make love to me Lucas?"

Lucas smiled softly, leaning his forehead against hers. "Now that is one wish I can grant."