Find Our Way Back

Chapter 21

Crazy Little Think Called Love

Author's Note: Sorry it's been a while. I kinda had writer's block. I knew where I wanted to go with the story, but was unsure of how I wanted to get there. So I took time out to write my story "Whiskey Lullabye," check it our if you haven't already! Then, I had a slight problem with the song for this chapter...Chapter 22 was even all ready and waitingg (song and all) until I could get the song fro this one...but have no fear, my writer's block is gone, and I'm working on more new chapters. Just remember, it takes me a little bit longer because I write it out on paper, then type it up! Hope you enjoy it!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these OTH characters, as much as I'd like to. And none of these songs are mine. The song in this chapter is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" performed by Queen.

This thing called love, I just can't handle it
This thing called love, I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love

Haley strolled through the bridal shop with Peyton and Brooke, looking for the perfect dress. She sighed in frustration, "I'm going to be too fat for any of these dresses."

Peyton looked at her, "Move up the wedding, you still have a few months before you really start to get huge."

"Yeah," Brooke agreed, "Then I won't be waddling yet either."

Peyton and Haley laughed, "You do realize it's not about you, right?" Peyton questioned.

"Well, yeah, of course, I was just making a statement."

Ideas started spinning in Haley's head, "We could get married now."

"What?" both ladies stopped in their tracks to look at their friend.

"I'm serious, why not? Peyton, you and Jake wouldn't have to make another trip. And we'd be giving people a week's notice, anyone who really wants to be here will be. We could do it next Saturday."

"Are you off your rocker woman!" Brooke exclaimed. "That would give you a week, count it - 7 days, to plan your wedding. That's just plain insanity."

Haley placed her hands on Brooke's shoulders, "Take a deep breath. Now listen to me carefully. Last time, Nathan and I were engaged and married over the course of 24 hours. Then in a matter of just a few days, you, Peyton, and Lucas threw us a HUGE reception. We've got plenty of time. Besides, I don't want anything big. Just family and close friends."

Peyton smirked, "You do realize, don't you, that every member of the Chicago Bulls team is included in that 'small' group of close friends and family."

Haley groaned, "Don't remind me," she paused, "But it's the off-season, they should be able to make it." She grabbed her phone, "I'd better call Nathan."

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night
It swings (woo-ooo), it jives (woo-woo)
It shakes all over like a jelly fish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love

Nathan rejoined his friends outside, shaking his head, "We're getting married on Saturday."

Lucas tilted his head, "THIS Saturday?"

"Yep. Something about getting to fat for a dress, and Jake and crew already being here, blah, blah, blah."

"I'm supposed to get on the horn and start calling people. I've already called the pastor, Saturday at 2pm. Now I'm recruiting you guys for phone calls. Haley wants close friends and family only. Jake - you've got her family. Lucas - take the old gang - Tim, Skills, Fergie, Mouth, your mom, and Keith. I'll call mom and dad, then the team. Remember, Saturday at 2. Here, in the backyard." Nathan disappeared back into the house, leaving Jake and Lucas to look at each other, bewildered.

"What just happened here?" Jake asked.

"We were just recruited and enlisted as wedding solicitors."

"They're serious about it happening on Saturday, aren't they?"

"Um, yeah," Lucas paused, "Just be glad we're invited to this one."

"Good point. Well, guess we'd better get to work."

There goes my baby
She knows how to rock and roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

That night, Peyton and Jake sat on the sofa in Nathan's living room, enjoying the peace and quiet. It had been a busy day of wedding planning, and they had gladly handed their oldest children off to their crazy aunt and uncle; Jenny and Jacob were having a sleepover with Jimmy. Johnny was happily sleeping in Jimmy's race car bed, here at Nathan's apartment and James was snoring in his play pen. The day had worn them out as well.

"Hey honey."

Jake looked at his beautiful wife, "Yeah."

"I've been thinking about what Nathan said yesterday."

"Which thing would that be?"

"Moving here. Missing hanging out withy Brooke, and Haley."

"But you said it yourself, we can't afford it."

"I know. But a small part of me likes thinking abut how much fun it would be, raising our kids together."

"You're serious, aren't you? About wanting to move here."

Peyton paused, "Yeah, I am."

Jake smiled, silently admitting that he liked it too, "Why don't we wait until we get home. Then we can talk about it more, examine our finances, and see if we could truly afford it."

"Thank you," she kissed him lightly.

I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip, get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motor bike
Until I'm ready
Crazy little thing called love

Yeah

I gotta be cool relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motor bike
Until I'm ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love

This thing called love, I just can't handle it
this thing called love, I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah
Crazy little thing called love, yeah, yeah