San Francisco, California

October 15, 2013; 7: 26 PM

Brooke's Apartment

BROOKE'S POV

My heart has been thumping like hell and my mind is racing. I looked at myself at the mirror. I chose to wear a red bubble dress and I curled my hair. I didn't put too much make- up on 'cause it's evening anyways. I just hope I don't look overdressed. I'm nervous as hell and Lucas is going to be here any minute now.

Suddenly, the door bell rang. Speaking of the devil, I thought.

I opened the door to see Lucas looking at me with a smile, the smile which makes my heart melt.

"Lucas?" I asked while snapping my fingers in front of him. He looked like his brain suddenly flew out of his skull.

"Huh? What?"

"Are you ok? You look you saw an angel in heaven."

"I did, because I saw you. You look beautiful, Brooke. You're my angel."

"Starting with the compliments, I see. But thanks. You look pretty good too, Broody."

"Ready to go?"

"Yup."

We got into his car and I immediately looked into his pile of CDs on the stereo.

"Can I play a CD?"

"Sure. What do you want?"

"Dashboard Confessional."

"Woah! Since when did Brooke Davis listen to emo? My, my, I'm surprised."

"Shut up! They are a good band."

"You used to hate these kind of songs."

"I know! But I can relate to them more, you know."

"I see. Me too. It's like they sing what your heart feels."

"Exactly. So…where are we going?"

"That is a surprise, Pretty Girl."

"You know I hate surprises."

"When you see this, I'm not so sure that you're going to hate it."

"Whatever! Are we there yet?"

"Yes, we are."

Lucas hopped out of the car and opened the door for me. When I saw the restaurant, my jaw literally dropped. I was blown away!

"Do you like it?" Lucas asked.

"Wow! That's all I could say."

"Told you you're going to like it. Come on, let's go inside."

"How did you afford this kind of restaurant? From what I heard, this is world- class and, by far, the most expensive restaurant here in San Francisco."

"Let's just say, I have connections."

"Oh yah! You and your surprises."

When we entered, I didn't expect that more surprises are coming my way.

"Lucas, how come we are the only ones who are eating here?"

"I had the restaurant closed so we can have it to ourselves. But that's not all Cheery. Look at the stage."

"OH MY GOD! You had Jimmy Eat World to play here?! You are so freaking awesome!"

"Part of my charms, I guess."

"Shut up! But seriously, thank you Lucas. I didn't expect all of this."

"I knew you wouldn't. Come on, let's sit down and eat."

When we were settled, one waiter came to me and said,

"Red daisies for you, Ms. Davis."

"Are these for me?" I asked Lucas.

"Yup."

"From you?"

"From me."

"Thanks."

We ate silently with Jimmy Eat World playing in the background. Lucas and I kept on glancing and smiling at each other. And every time he looks at me, I can't help but feel all these tingling feelings and the butterflies in my stomach. I feel 16 all over again. Surely, Lucas is the only guy who could make my heart melt. He sure knows the way to my heart.

"For dessert, I ordered your favorite Crème Brulee. Is that ok?"

"Definitely! I haven't had those in years!"

"I'm glad you still like it!"

"Hey, can I request a song?"

"Sure. What do you want?"

"Work."

"That song really means something to you, huh?"

"To us."

"So you still remember it."

"I do."

"Hey, before I drive you home, could we pass by my house first? I want to show you the first draft I have for the book I'm planning to write."

"Sure. I can see you still plan on pursuing that dream."

"Of course! You've been a big part of that book, Brooke. And I want you to be beside me when it comes out."

"That's nice to hear, Lucas."

"So…are you ready to go?"

"Yup. Let's go."

After a few minutes, we arrived at his house.

"You have a nice house." I said.

"Thanks. I had it put up two years ago."

"That's great! So where's your draft?"

"Here. Read it. It's all about you."

I read it and tears are suddenly forming in my eyes. I was touched at the thought of Lucas making me his inspiration for his book.

"Hey Pretty Girl, are you crying?" Lucas asked me as he held my hands and wiped my tears away.

"I just feel so bad for causing all the hurt you felt."

"Hey, don't feel bad. You want through the same thing. There's no one to blame. Come here," he said as he hugged me.

"Thank you Lucas, for everything."

I pulled away and we stared at each other's eyes for quite some time. He inched closer to me and the next thing I knew, he's kissing me.

This time, I let my emotions make my decisions. This is what we've been wanting for so long now. We both deserved it! I'm with the one that I love and nothing could surely be better than that.

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AN: Hey guys, I didn't put much detail on what happened after the "kissing part." I'm still a minor so I cannot write about that stuff. But you probably know that.

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