Time had been flying by after Brooke and Lucas had gotten back together, Brooke enjoyed having the extra time with Lucas not going to practice but she could tell deep down it was not what he wanted. She decided since it was getting close to the playoffs she had to say something to Lucas. They had been sitting on the beach in each others arms all night now seemed like the perfect time.

"Hey broody can I ask you a question?" she said.

"Of course cheery since when do you ask for permission" he laughed.

"How come you haven't gotten back on the team, I mean you say it's not what you want but I can tell deep down you have the itch" she said. This caught Lucas off guard he had been avoiding this at all costs.

"Well Brooke for a long time basketball defined me and who I was I don't want it to do that again" he replied.

"Lucas basketball never defined you, you just thought it did. From the moment we talked in Peyton's room that night after Duke I saw beneath that I saw an incredibly caring and loving person who cares more for the people he loves than himself" she said.

"Brooke that was the most incredible thing I've ever heard you say and I love you for it" he said. "I have been thinking about it awhile but to be fair I've been thinking about a lot of things lately"

"Like what broody?" she asked.

"Well cheery to be honest if I tell you I think I'll freak you out" he said.

"No I won't tell me please Lucas please please" she said.

"Fine I was thinking about the reunion" he replied.

"Oh" was all she could say.

"See I told you" he said.

"No Luke I'm not freaked its just I've been thinking a lot about it too" she said.

"Oh yeah and what have you thought about" he asked.

"Well, honestly I just keep wishing I hadn't said no" she replied.

"Wow I never saw that coming" he said.

"Luke I really do love you and that's all I think about is us in the future" she said.

"Me too" he replied.

"Too bad you don't still have the ring" she said.

"Who said I don't have it?" he asked.

"Well I just sort of figured you wouldn't gotten rid of it" she said sadly.

"Brooke I was hurt then yes, but I always planned on giving to you one day" he said.

"Really, when?" she asked.

"When I feel the time is right" he replied.

"Ok. Broody?" she asked.

"Yes, cheery?" he answered.

"I love you" she said.

"I love you too" he replied.

Lucas had just dropped Brooke off at her house and returned home. He was sitting on his bed with his jersey in one hand and the ring box in the other when his mother walked in.

"So Lucas doing a lot of thinking huh" she asked walking in.

"Yeah well I just had a talk with Brooke" he said.

"I see, I knew she had it in her" she replied.

"Had what?" he asked.

"She had the ability to make you admit you miss it" she said.

"Miss it?" he said.

"The game, I've known it and so has everyone else but once again you only listen to Brooke" she laughed.

"Sorry but that's not all we talked about" he said as he put the box on the bed.

"Hmm seems you two finally got there huh" she said.

"She said she wished she had said yes and then she thought I had gotten rid of the ring" he replied.

"And you told her what?" his mom asked.

"I told her the truth that I still had it, I kind of shocked her, then I told her even though I was hurt I still always planned on giving it to her" he replied.

"And do you?" she said.

"Of course I do I'm just terrified" he replied.

"That she'll say no?" she asked.

"Yeah" he said.

"Well Lucas I know you understand why she said no, it's up to you to make her feel safe enough she won't worry about that anymore" she said.

"Believe me mom when I say that is all I plan on doing" he said. She left and Lucas laid back thinking of what he was going to do the next day. He had to get back on the team. Brooke had been right he wanted it more than he would admit.

The next day Brooke was sitting in class with Haley and Peyton this was one of the few she didn't have with Lucas. All she could think about was the night before when Lucas had told her of his plans to ask her again when she heard a voice over the intercom.

"Lucas Scott could you please come down to the principals office please" it said.

"What could they need Lucas for?" she wondered. Lucas thought the same thing as he made his way to the office. When he arrived not only was the principal there but Whitey and…his mom?

"Ok this is just freaky" he said walking in.

"Don't worry Lucas you're not in any trouble" the principal said. "We just have a job for you during tonight's game".

"Speaking of which coach I need to talk to about that" Lucas said.

"Don't worry son it's already done" Whitey said.

"Anyway as I was saying, tonight before the game we're going to be giving a special role model award out to Brooke Davis. We feel since she's done such a turn around academically that this is needed, and we want you to present it to her seeing as how according to Coach Durham and your mother you were the one responsible" the principal continued.

"I couldn't possibly take credit for that it was all her, but I would be honored to do it" he replied.

"Great Coach Durham will get it all set up before the game, once again thank you Lucas" he said.

"Again it's my honor" Lucas said as he got up to leave.

Later that evening Brooke was getting ready she was confused. Normally Lucas went with her but for some reason he had said he would meet her there so she was getting ready and going with Peyton.

"Peyton do you know anything about why Luke couldn't take us to the game?" she asked.

"Brooke I have no idea" she replied. But Lucas had told her what was going down Brooke didn't even know he was back on the team yet.

"Ok well be better get going or we'll be late and I miss my broody" she said making Peyton laugh. When they arrived neither saw any sign of Lucas which was making Brooke worry after they had stretched and both teams had armed up the lights went off except for the spotlight in the middle of the floor.

"Ladies and Gentleman" came the voice of the principal "Tonight before the game we will be giving out an award for being a role model, tonight's recipient is someone who has went from lower half to upper half in academics, Brooke Davis could you please join me at center court" he said. Brooke walked lowly to center court not knowing what was going on but she saw the grin on Peyton's face knowing she did.

"Ok Brooke we would like to commend you first of all for your incredible turn around and congratulate you on winning this award, now where is that plaque could someone please bring it to me" he said. When Brooke saw Lucas walking with it in his hand all dressed to play she almost cried.

"We couldn't think of a better person to give this to you than Lucas" he said stepping aside as Lucas took the mic.

"Brooke, Girlfriend, Cheery I could never have been more proud of you than I am now some would say I did this that I made you do this but the truth is this is all you congratulations" he said hugging her. Everyone began to clap Brooke was turning to make her way back over to her squad when Lucas took her hand.

"Cheery I kind of have one more thing I need to say" he said getting down on one knee. Brooke knew what was coming but she couldn't stop the tears from flowing.

"Brooke Davis will you marry me?" he asked. With out hesitation she answered.

"Yes Lucas I will marry you" she replied as Lucas slipped the ring on her finger everyone stood up clapping as they embraced.