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'Stop looking at her.' Lucas reminded himself for the twenty ninth since they reached the boat.

Technically, it was a ship. A real handsome one. Their plans to forget all about the wedding was foiled almost as soon as it was hatched.

-flashback-

"Let's blow this joint."

"Why, isn't that my little Brookie." Brooke's blood stopped cold when she heard that voice. The voice that loomed behind her. It only meant one thing.

"Brooke, turn around so I can see if that flat board you call a chest has grown at all." It was her. Brooke resisted a grunt, embraced herself for the on coming throttle and turned around.

"My, haven't those tomatoes blossomed into ripe melons." The woman turned to Lucas, who tried his best to keep a straight face. "You know boy, Brookie over here was not as big as you see her now. Why, she used to stuff her…"

"Aunt Edna, it's nice seeing you again. After all these years, you are very much"

'Alive,' Brooke wanted to say, but again decided against it.

"As charming as you always are," Brooke continued.

"Of course. I'm sorry I left you girls when I did. But, here I am, at Margie's wedding. And my, who is this strapping young man you have here?" Aunt Edna always called Macy Margie. It was the only thing Brooke liked about the woman.

"Lucas, Aunt Edna, she used to be my governess, and then my younger sister's."

"Nice to meet you Aunt Edna."

"Oh, it's just Edna to you." The woman said, pulling Brooke aside. "Does he have money, this one? He better does if he's getting it from you."

'I don't need money, Aunt Edna. My dad has lots of it. Remember? You were always bringing that cheap daughter of yours who wore that hoar costume everyday for the ten years you were under our roof to try to seduce my dad and get your hands onto his money.'

"Yes he does." Brooke replied curtly.

Lucas looked at the two with curiosity. That aunt doesn't seem to realize that her words are loud enough to be heard from as far away as Siberia. Lucas looked at Brooke. It's little wonder how the girl turned out to be that way.

"Now, you have to tell Aunt Edna, how's that darling mother of yours, Karen doing. And the darling Haley?"

"My mother and sister are fine. So is my dad. Sorry Aunt Edna, but Lucas and I are headed somewhere."

"Nonsense, Brooke. Why, the guests are invited onboard our company's new line. The Mace 5 is the ideal ship for weddings, company functions and everything else you could think of." Macy's dad came up from behind them, giving the little sales pitch for his new product.

"But, Lucas and…"

"No buts, darling. We want you there."

-end of flashback-

Lucas caught himself looking at Brooke again. The girl captivated him. She seemed so shallow, so self-absorbed. But there was something about Brooke that drew people to her. And there was another side to her that Lucas was sure Brooke never let anyone see. That vulnerable side. Lucas saw a glimpse of it when she was talking to that ex babysitter from hell. Lucas found himself yearning to know more about her.

Brooke looked up again and they locked eyes. Lucas felt his heart beat faster. It was as if he was vying for that winning basket.

And Brooke looked away.

'Shit.' Lucas knew he was feeling something for this girl. And he really didn't want to.

'He's a damn pump attendant.' Brooke had to remind herself again. But no inner voice was going to win this battle. Brooke did not really care about how wealth. Most rich kids don't. They were born with it and took it for granted. At least Brooke did. So it really didn't matter if Lucas had money, she had plenty.

Brooke looked up to look at Lucas again. Great body, cute face. So what if he is not a banker, pilot or entrepreneur?

'It's not as if I want to marry him or something. I'm allowed to have some fun.'

And with that, the inner battles of Brooke Davis ended. Lucas was going to be the lucky boy of the month after all.

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"Are you having a good time?"

"It's been bearable." Brooke had made her way over to Lucas at the deck after saving herself from old friends whom she cared little about.

"Lucas, what do you think of me?"

"You're stuck up, bratty and hypocritical."

"You've been looking at me all night. I would think beautiful and captivating are also in that list." This earned a little snort from Lucas.

"You're too full of yourself."

"Ah, yes you are right on that one. But you find that intoxicating don't you. I'll do you a favor; yes I'm free next Saturday. Pick me up at eight."

"What makes you think I'm even slightly into you?"

"I'll make a bet with you. I'm just gonna climb over this barrier over here." Brooke said as she climbed over it. There were now only Brooke's hands gripping the railing of the deck to prevent her from falling overboard.

"And I'm gonna let go. If you have any feelings for me, you'd catch me."

"And if I don't?"

"Then, I'll drown. I can't swim"

Lucas made himself look uninterested. His heart was pounding rapidly.

"I'm not joking Lucas. I really can't swim. Ok, here goes." Brooke released her left grip. Closing her eyes, she braced herself and let go of the right. Instantly, she felt a pair of strong arms circle her, yanking her to safety.

She opened her eyes and saw Lucas before her, his arms still around her.

"What took you so long?" Brooke smiled weakly.

"If we are ever gonna date, you can't ever do that to me again." Lucas looked deep into her eyes.

At that moment, Brooke really can't say who the lucky one was. She was also unclear about if this thing with Lucas was going to be just a one-month fling like she planned.

Because in Lucas's arms, everything felt so right.

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