A/N: Hey guys thanks for all the reviews there very appreciated. I always love feedback. This chapters going to be a bit different I'm gunna try without anyone's POV and see how that's goes. This is also a big chapter and you will soon find out alot, so tell me what you think. Here's the next chapter Lucas and Lindsay's wedding. Enjoy!
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Summary: 4 and a half years later and Peyton and Nathan are still madly in love with each other. Couples: Neyton and Brucas.
The group of three approached the church and all let out a sign preparing for the event ahead of them. Everyone knew this wasn't right it was always suppose to be Brooke and Lucas' day or even Peyton and Lucas but never in a million years Lucas and Lindsay's day but there was no turning back now since Skills and Mouth had already spotted Nathans car and were making there way over to the 3 sum.
"Hey guys, Did you make it home alright last night after everything?" Nathan asked Skills as the group all exchanged hugs.
"Ya Dawg, no problem at all. What about you guys did you all survive the night under the same roof?" Skills shot a look to Peyton which made her immediately blush and turn her face so no one could see and Brooke caught on beginning to laugh. "Okay what am I missing?" Skills was confused with the sudden sheepishness from Peyton and Nathan and what Brooke thought was so funny.
"Nothing, nothing at all. You know we should probably head in. The ceremony will be starting soon and I haven't even gone down to get ready with Luke yet." The rest of the group nodded in agreement with Nathan and started to head in when Peyton looked behind her to see Brooke frozen solid.
"Come on B, you know you can do this. You one of the strongest people I know." Brooke didn't say a word just stood there scared out of her mind. "We'll do it together Brooke I promise." Peyton held out her hand for Brooke and she nodded and accepted her hand and let Peyton lead her to the place she had been dreading to go all month.
Once inside the church it felt so surreal to both girls. The hold church was decked out in white lily's and blue roses, there was candles hanging all along the sides and white lace leading to the front of there church. It was beautiful and felt all to farmlier until Brooke spoke.
"Blue roses. My favorite flower." It was shaking and raspy Peyton could barely hear her but managed to make out what she said. Peyton knew something was wrong this just wasn't right this wasn't Lucas and she knew she had to do something.
"Brooke, I need to go talk to Nathan will you be okay for a few minutes?" Brooke nodded and went to find Haley who should be arriving soon with her mystery man, while Peyton made her way down to the room Lucas, Nathan and the grooms men were in.
Once she found the room she knocked twice waiting very impatiently for the man she needed to talk to. The door opened slightly and a Scott appeared at the door but not the one she was looking for.
"Nate, sorry to bug you guys but do you think I could talk to Luke for a second. I'll explain to you later."
Nathan a little confused nodded. "Sure I'll get him but you better explain."
She agreed and Nathan left as Lucas appeared. "Peyton, I'm a little busy right now getting ready to get married do you think this can wait for after."
"I wish it could Lucas but it can't and I'm sorry I just really need to talk to you and this can not wait any longer." Luke closed the door behind her and she continued. "I have been trying to put this in the back of my head cause its your day and everything but I cant because my best friend is out there hurting and its because of you. I can not just stand here and watch her hurt. Lucas what the hell has gotten into you lately. This is not the guys I know or dated. This isn't you and I dunno what happened but you seriously need to find him or I dont think we can be friends anymore. I just dont understand."
"Peyt, slow down what are you talking about?" Lucas was now seriously confused.
"Blue roses. Seriously Lucas that was a real ass move. Are you trying to like rub this hole wedding in her face? This is seriously some kind of sick joke if you are. I seriously dont know what has gotten into you lately. The hole night with Brooke than taking off to get engaged to some girl none of us have ever heard of, than we find out you were dating her when you were dating me. I thought you learned the first time with Brooke but anyways than now your pulling of this today." She was frustrated and just let loose on him a little more than she indented but atleast she got her point across. He let out a sigh knowing this was coming but didn't think he would have to let it out today.
"I'm sorry Peyton I really am, I know this isn't me I dont know whats gotten into me lately I just guess I lost myself somewhere along the lines and I dont know how to get back to who I am." She knew she was a little to harsh on him and she could tell by the look on his face. He looked like a lost puppy dog. She wrapped her arms around his muscular body and held on to him as he clung to her for life. They stood like that for a few minutes when he let go and leaned against the wall sliding down to the ground as she joined him.
"Well explain everything to me and maybe I can help you get back to that guy."
He took a deep breath and began. "God where do I begin. Well first off Peyton I never cheated on you not once. I would never do that to you. I love you Peyton. We may not be in love but you will always have a place in my heart. We met after I flew out to L.A to see you for the weekend, I was at the airport heading back home and I didn't think it could get any better after the weekend we had and she called me saying they wanted to publish my book and ask the soonest I could get to New York. I headed right down there and it went from there. We had dinner a few times but it was always strictly about the book she knew I was dating you and she had a boyfriend of her own. Than after we broke up we still just remained friends and she still had her boyfriend. Than that one night you called me saying Brooke was having a breakdown, that Chase had broken up with her and you couldn't get away from work wondering if there was any way I could fly there to see her and I did as you know." She nodded and he continued. "Well I got there and we just sat in her hotel in Miami for the first 2 days watching movies and talking than the 3rd night after we got back from dinner we were just sitting in her room and god she looked so beautiful and broken and I dont know what took over me I knew I still loved her. The next thing I know I told her I loved her. She looked scared at first than she leaned over and all of a sudden we were in a full on make out session. It was perfect it was like a dream. I awoke later that night to find myself naked beside her and remembered we had slept together I felt content until I heard her talking in her sleep. She must of learned that from you. Anyways she said 'I love you'.
"Umm Luke isn't I love you a good thing?" Peyton was confused by his last sentence.
"Peyton I'm getting to that stop interrupting. Anyways she said 'I love you, Chase'" Peyton's eyes widened at what the brooding blonde had just said. "I didn't know what to think. I got scared and I ran. I ran to Lindsay. After everything that happened that night I just couldn't deal with anything more. I just I dont even know what I'm doing today getting married without her hear its just not right. She should be hear." Peyton was really confused now.
"Lucas, what do you mean? you should be getting married with out her here? Who are you talking about." Lucas couldn't help it anymore he could feel his cheeks getting hot and tears building up in his eyes but he tried to blink them back and continue.
"My mom, Peyton, god my mother. She gone. Shes died. I should of been there for her and I wasn't. I was too busy with my book and everything, I wasn't there for her. Peyt how could I do that. I found out she was sick and I couldn't be there for her and than she just died right before I could get there for her. Lily and I both dont have any parents now. I found out she died the night I left Brooke. I was scared and Lindsay made me feel safe and I was just so confused and than I heard Brooke was coming to town and I got scared all over again and I proposed to Lindsay and I dont know what to do now. All I could think about was Brooke and that's what the Blue roses are about." Lucas couldn't hold back the tears now they were falling down his face like rain. Peyton saw this all and held on to him letting him get it all out, She was shocked by everything she had just heard cling to him, when they were interrupted.
"Hi Lucas sorry to bother you but the ceremony is starting is a few minutes you gotta get up there." This was coming from Lindsay's brother who was one of the grooms men. Lucas nodded and turned to Peyton mouthing her a thank you before heading to get Nathan. Peyton began to walk up from the basement when she caught a glance of a puffy faced Brooke who had clearly been crying.
"Did you hear all of that?" Brooke only nodded and Peyton grabbed hold of her hand and led her back to the ceremony.
The two best friends walked back into the church and noticed music had started playing. They walk along looking for the sight of Haley who they had not seen or hear of yet when they caught a glance of someone very farmiler.
"Jake is that you?" Peyton had almost jumped into his arms when she noticed who is was.
"What are you doing here-" Peyton was cut off when She and Brooke noticed who was on his arm.
"HALEY!" The two girls basically jumped the petite brunette as Jake used all his strength to keep her up.
"Hey girlies, you guys look awesome." Haley hugged both girls and went back to holding Jake's hand.
"As do you tutor-girl. When did you and Jagielski hook-up?" The couple looked at each other blushing, thinking back to the day they got together when the group was interrupted by the usher claiming the ceremony was beginning. The group took a sit with the rest of there friends and some of there family.
The grooms men stood up at the front of the church as Brooke's eyes were locked on Lucas. Peyton looked over to Nathan who winked at Peyton and she returned it with a sawyer smirk. The two shared a smile and eyes stayed locked on each other as the brides maids made there way down the aile and Lindsay approached.
The moment she began to walk down the aile everyone noticed the black eye still forming around her and gasps filled the church. Brooke leaned into Peyton.
"Good job P. I always knew you had a good right hook." Peyton smacked her arm and began to giggle as Haley looked at the two puzzled. Lindsay approached the alter and grabbed Lucas' hands. The priest began to talk as Lucas began to get nervous he looked back and forth between Brooke and Lindsay and felt himself getting hot. He didn't know what to do anymore. He took some deep breaths as Nathan put a hand on his back. Even though he was disgusted with Lucas at the moment he was still his brother and was here for him through whatever.
Brooke's breathing became rapid as she felt Peyton and Haley squeeze her hands. She blinked back some tears as she felt Lucas' eyes on her. She took a deep breath but choked back as she felt 4 words slip out of Lucas' mouth "I cant, Lindsay sorry." with that he ran off leaving a black eyed crying bride and a speechless brunette.
(Sorry guys dont hate me about the Karen thing. I didn't want to but it fit into the story. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Tell me what you think.
Love always Leighton.)