Hey all, here is the new chapter! To recap, they're on their vacation at the beach, and they just got there. Just to warn you, there is one use of 'strong' language in this chapter, right at the end, if you're sensitive about things like that. It's literally the last word of the chapter, so you can read the rest of it! Hope you enjoy!

July 12th

I'm having to write this in the middle of the day today, rather than at bedtime like I normally do, because today at bedtime I'll most probably be with Lucas.

That's why I didn't write last night after we got here – because we were more than a little busy in our room. Which turned out to be a double rather than a twin, but hey, I'm not complaining! We got like two hours sleep last night, if you know what I mean… I didn't think it was possible but it just keeps on getting better.

But it's not just the physical side of things that are great. I mean, we are complete opposites, and I'll be the first to admit it, but we just get on so well, and we can talk about anything. Yes, it's fun and exciting, but it's kind of new and thrilling as well. I'm just not used to feeling like this, and it's a little scary.

So, our vacation is great so far. The house is perfect, and the beach is gorgeous. White sands, turquoise sea. We're there now. The adults are off somewhere, so us kids have been here most of the day, just soaking up rays. Peyton and I were a little worried about how Lucas and Nathan would be together, and it's been a little awkward, but they aren't at each other's throats, thank god. Tomorrow we're planning on checking out the shops, if the guys can bear to come with us or do something alone.

Oh, sorry, gotta go. Broody keeps rubbing my back and kissing my neck, and I have to investigate!

July 13th (just)

Totally. Mind blowing. Sex. Three times. I think I've died and gone to heaven.

It's just a couple of minutes after midnight now, and Lucas is lying in the bed beside me, breathing softly. I just had to write that down to prove it wasn't a dream.

Oops, he's stirring. Will write later!

July 13th (definitely)

It's just gone 6pm now, and we're back at the villa for a half-hour before we go out for dinner. I'm supposed to be getting changed, but Lucas is out of the room for about ten minutes, and I know that once he comes back, I won't have any time at all to write.

So this morning, it must have been around three, both Lucas and I woke up because of - well, let's just say we heard noises coming from Peyton and Nathan's room. We decided to do one better and head down to the beach, in nothing but our underwear and jeans for me, shorts for him. Then we found this really romantic spot and watched the sun come up together – something I'd always wanted to do but never got the chance. And you know I'd be lying if I said that's all we did, so I'll just say that we had to find somewhere to leave a used condom, and leave the rest to your imagination…

Then later, when we'd got dressed, we, along with P & N, got into Peyton's Comet and drove up to the town for some shopping. The guys trailed after us for a bit, clearly uncomfortable, so I was really glad when Lucas asked if we minded if he went to get a coffee, and Nathan ended up going with him. Plus, I hadn't had a chance to really talk to Peyton for what seems like ages.

"So, how are things with Lucas?" she asked me.

"Oh, great." I grinned, "Like we can just talk about anything, and the-" I glanced around to check my parents weren't anywhere near and lowered my voice, "the sex is amazing." Then by default, I said,"How are you and Nathan?"

"Oh, alright, I guess…" she said absent mindedly, like they weren't all right at all.

"Come on, you know you can tell me everything, P. Sawyer! They don't sound all right. Although around 3:06 this morning they certainly did." I added and smiled wickedly.

"Well, it's just that he's getting a little stressed about his dad, that's all. I mean,it's not even coming into preseason yet and Dan's already riding him, making him train every day, stuff like that. So Nathan's just annoyed at him, really. And, well, I think…" she trailed off.

"You think what?"

"It's just… nothing. It's nothing." She shook her head and turned away from me, pretending to be looking at a pair of sapphire earrings. I thought she was acting a little strange, but I knew that if she wanted to tell me something, she would.

So we browsed the shops for a little while, but neither of us bought anything, and then we headed back to the place Lucas said he'd seen a coffee bar. When we got there, would you believe it, we saw Lucas and Nathan through the window, and they were actually talking! And I mean talking – not the kind that someonedoes to prevent awkward silences, but really chatting.

We waited outside the bar for a while, not wanting to interrupt, and out of the blue, Peyton just said, "Basketball."

I turned towards her and said, "What?"

"They're talking about basketball. See, Nathan just said 'Celtics'."

"And I saw Lucas say something a while back about the Bobcats. Oh, that makes sense, I guess."

"Does Lucas play?" she asked.

"Oh, only a little, down at the court near the river. He plays shooting guard, I think."

Peyton laughed a little before adding, "Just make sure he doesn't try out for the Ravens next semester."

"Why not?"

"Shooting guard is Nathan's position, and God help anyone who tries to take it away from him," she sighed. "Shall we go in?"

She went in without waiting for an answer, so I followed anyway. Lucas and Nathan looked up as we came in and smiled, but not like 'oh, thank god they're back', just like they were pleased to see us- but also a little annoyed that we'd interrupted their little chat. See, that's how I want things to be, I just didn't know it would be this easy.

There's just this one thing that's bothering me, though. It's probably nothing, it's just… well, when we got back here and said we'd see each other in a bit, there was like… I don't know, I guess, like a look between Lucas and Peyton. Like, they caught each other's eyes for just a little too long. Oh, I'm just being stupid and insecure. It's fine. We're going to go out and have a romantic dinner and then have really, really hot sex. At least once.

July 13th (five minutes later)

By the way, Mrs Montgomery, if you're still reading this, hi! I forgot you'd be marking this. And all that stuff about sex, that was just me making it up. I would totally never give away my flower underage. Promise. And when you caught me in the janitor's closet last year, that was totally innocent, I swear. Well, that's all from me, bye!

July 14th

I'm meeting Peyton on the beach in ten minutes. She said she has something really important to tell me, but neither Lucas or Nathan could know I was seeing her, especially Nathan. Oh, I hope it's some juicy gossip!

July 17th

Oh my god. Peyton thinks she's pregnant. Oh, oh shit.

Well, there you go, your dose of Brooke. Hope you liked it, and review!