Chapter 13
Luke snuck back into the house around 10 am. He hadn't realized it, but he was gone nearly five hours. He was hoping he could hop in the shower and be dressed by the time Brooke woke up.
Luke peered into his room, expecting to find his old friend sleeping peacefully. Instead, he saw a note in the same spot in which Brooke had been in just hours earlier. He picked up the note and smiled when he read it. He didn't even realize he had a stupidly huge grin on his face until he passed the mirror on his way to the bathroom. He hopped into the shower as fast as he could, he could not wait for what was coming next.
When Lucas got out of the shower, he heard people rummaging through his fridge and kitchen cabinets. It didn't take long for him to throw on sweats and a plain white T-shirt to go and join the Scott family for a family breakfast.
"Am I invited to this family event," Lucas smirked as he walked into the kitchen running his hands through his wet hair.
"I don't think you are invited," Nathan threw back without hesitation.
With that remark, Lucas punched Nathan in the arm and gave him a kiss on the forehead.
"Gross, get outta here man, only one person can kiss me like that and it sure as hell isn't you," Nathan laughed while winking at Haley.
"Hey! You said a bad word," Jaime yelled, "That's five dollars for the swear jar!"
"Well wait a minute, since when has the swear jar gone from one dollar to five?!" Haley asked in a mischievous tone.
"Fine, you can have two dollars, Ill keep three! How's that for a deal," Jaime rolled his eyes as he gave in.
Nathan shook his head in disbelief, "No, Haley, you cannot be teaming up with Jaime to get more money from me."
"Mmm, pretty sure I just did," Haley shouted giving Jaime a high five.
All four of them laughed and continued to eat their breakfast, continuing to poke fun at one another. Nathan casually looked up to see his half-brothers' smile rather large.
"Hey cheeseball, what are you smiling about over there," Nathan asked while raising an eyebrow at Lucas.
"Nothing," Luke replied, "I'm just enjoying a meal with my favorite people. Is that a crime?"
"It is when you're lying about it," Haley said with an accusatory smirk.
"Come on, Uncle Lucas, spill it already," Jamie said with intrigued eyes.
"Okay, okay! Since you guys are relentless, I might as well tell you before you attack me." Everyone paused waiting for Lucas to continue. He waited a couple of seconds, took in a deep breath, and let it out, "Brooke left a note asking me out tonight and I said yes. She said it was a conversation she has been wanting to have for a while now. The note said to be ready by 6 and to dress nice."
