I'm so incredibly sorry that I didn't update like I said I would. But... I had to work. I'm sorry! Anyway's here's chapter 27!

Lucas POV

"Where's Mercedes Lucas!" He asked pissed off.

"She's asleep. I didn't wanna wake her ─"

"What do you mean she's asleep! Where the hell are you!" He said cutting me off.

"Don't get pissed about it Nathan. Look... can she explain this to you later? I know you wouldn't believe a word that comes out of my mouth anyways."

"Whatever."

Click. That was then end of that conversation. I hate when Nathan acts like that. I put the phone back on the blanket and looked over at Mercedes who was now lying flat on her back, with her hand on her stomach.

"Mercedes." I said shaking her a little bit.

"Brooke, leave me alone! And stop hogging the blanket!"She said turning on her side again and rolling herself up in a little ball to keep herself warm.

I laughed a little to myself as I got up and wrapped her in the blanket. I walked over to the car and opened the passengers door. I walked back to Mercedes and picked her up and placed her in the passengers seat. I turned the car on and drove back into town. As we were nearing my house Mercedes opened her eyes and sat up slowly.

"Hey sleepy." I said turning to her.

"Did I fall asleep?" She asked rubbing her eyes.

"A little." I answered smiling.

"Oh my god. Lucas I'm so sorry." She said putting her face in her hands clearly embarrassed.

"Don't worry about it. You've had a long day."

"So? I still shouldn't have fallen asleep on you." Se said looking at me seriously.

"Mercedes, it's ok. Don't worry about it. By the way... you got a phone call."

"Really? Who was it?" She asked taking the blanket off her and throwing it in the back.

"Nathan. Apparently he was pissed cause I answered his girlfriends phone." I said emphasizing the word girlfriend.

"Oh..."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I thought it wasn't a good time. With everything that's happened to you tonight telling you that I'm dating your brother... I'm sorry. I should have told you."

"Yeah you should have."

"I'm sorry Lucas. Are you mad at me?" She asked biting her lip

"No, I'm not mad. Actually... I'm happy that your dating Nathan. Maybe you can knock some sense into him. He deserves someone like you Mercedes."

"Thanks Luke. That means a lot to me."

I was telling her the truth. I really think that she and Nathan made a good couple and I'm happy for the both of them. We arrived at my house and I pulled over and got out. She moved into the drivers seat and rolled down the window.

"Thanks a lot for tonight Mercedes." I said kissing her cheek softly.

"No problem Luke. I'm always gonna be here for you. You know that." She said looking at me.

"I know. Thanks."

"Ok, well... I'll see you tomorrow then."

"Ok, bye."

"Bye."

I watched as she drove off into the moonlight and walked into my room to find my mom sitting on my bed. As I closed the door she turned to look at me and stood up.

"Nice of you to come home Lucas." She said crossing her arms across her chest.

"I'm sorry mom. I should have called." I said walking closer to her.

"You're damn right you should have! Where the hell have you been! And why didn't you answer my calls!"

"I... just needed to clear my head. I've been going through a lot right now. I don't expect you to understand what I'm going through."

"Well... maybe if you talked to me once in a while." She said lowering her voice. "I want to know what's going on in your life Lucas. But how am I supposed to know if you don't tell me what's going on."

"Peyton and I broke up tonight." I whispered looking down at the ground.

She was quiet for a moment before I felt her arms around me. I hugged her back.

"Lucas I'm sorry. I know how much you cared about Peyton." She whispered in my ear.

"Mom.. I really want to get some sleep." I said puling away.

"Ok." She said walking to the door. "Goodnight Lucas."

"Good night." I said giving her a half smile.

She smiled back and walked out and closed the door behind her. I got ready for bed and tried to fall asleep.

Brooke POV

I sat at the kitchen island sipping a cup of coffee when I heard Mercedes walk in.

"Hey Brooke. What are you doing up?" She asked walking in and sitting down across from me.

"I couldn't sleep. I'm still a little worried about Peyton. How's Lucas?"

"He's... honestly? He's pretty crappy. But... he'll get better. How's Peyton?"

"She's ok. She upstairs. She fell asleep not to long ago. I was up there with her but once she fell asleep I wanted to be alone and have some time to think."

"You ok Brooke?" She asked resting her hand on top of mine.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking about stuff."

The truth was... I was thinking about Q. We had talked before Nathan had came over and I really missed him. But... I didn't want Mercedes to know that I was feeling this way. I don't know why but... it was weird when the subject of her brother came up.

"You miss him don't you?" She said reading my mind.

"Yeah." I managed to get out.

"It's ok to miss him Brooke. I'm sure that he's feeling the same way you are." She said slightly squeezing my hand.

I shook my head and she let go off my hand.

"Actually... I was gonna ask you for a favor." She said cautiously .

"Sure. What is it?"

"I wanted to plan a small get together on Friday. Just us and a couple of other people. And I was kinda hoping you'd help me out."

"Of course I will. Birthday girl."

"You remembered!" She said surprised.

I laughed to myself and she was looking at me.

"Of course I did. I may forget a lot of things but birthdays are not one of them."

"Great! Then you'll help me?"

"Yeah. We'll start planing everything tomorrow."

"Ok. We should get some sleep then." She said getting up.

"Good idea. I'm exhausted." I said following her out of the kitchen

"Me too."

We walked up the stairs and headed into each others rooms after saying goodnight to one another.

Mercedes POV

I walked into my room and got ready for bed. But... wait... there's one thing that I have to do before I go to sleep...

The next chapter is gonna be a good one so... stay tuned! Leave me a review and let me know what you think! No, Mercedes does not have a thing for Lucas. She loves Nathan. Ans Lucas... well... I'm not sure about him yet. Thanks to Newyorkchicka and OTH-Mrs. Broody for your last reviews! You're the best! AND KEEP EM COMMIN!