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Chapter 41

Deb sent me home early, claiming Nathan and I had to celebrate. All I wanted to do was fall on to our bed and sleep, but I knew I couldn't. There was just too much to do. Emily was wide awake now and wailing for attention. Nathan did all he could to keep her entertained.

I was looking online for homes in our area, desperately trying to find the perfect one but to no avail. I finally got so frustrated with it that I switched to wedding plans. I moved to grab my phone, but decided against calling Brooke. She had things to deal with and they didn't involve my wedding at the moment.

I decided on another familiar number. "Peyton's prostitution, how can I be of service to you?"

I laughed. "I so miss you, Sawyer," I replied.

I heard her giggle. "What's up, girlie? I don't usually hear from you so often!"

I sighed. "And I'm sorry for that, Peyt. I'm calling because I'm trying to plan a wedding and I wanted some advice," I said and sat back down on our bed.

"Bullshit," she replied. "You're going crazy and you're overwhelmed and you just want someone to tell you everything will be okay."

I smiled. "You know me too well," I said.

She laughed. "That I do. Well, I've only got 1 month until we're home for summer. Can the wedding hold out until then?" she asked.

I sighed. "I guess I can postpone planning until you and Bev are here to help."

"That's not what I meant!" she exclaimed. "You two wanted to get married as soon as possible, right?"

I shrugged. "Yeah? So?"

"So you should plan it for 1 month from now. Send me and Bev our dresses so we can get them hemmed and fitted and then when we get home you'll be getting married!"

I sighed. "If only it were that easy," I muttered. "I have no one but myself working on this wedding!"

"WHAT?" she exclaimed. "Get Nathan on the phone right now!"

I would've laughed if I wasn't so stressed out. I walked over to Nate and handed him the phone. "Who is it?" he asked me before putting it up to his ear. I didn't answer. I took Emily and brought her to lay with me on the bed. "Hello? Whoa, Peyton! Don't yell at me!" he whined. "Why would I? That's a chick thing!" He winced. I could hear her screaming all the way on the other side of the room. "Okay. OKAY! I understand, Peyton!" He yelled back. "Yes, I'll put her back on the phone. Bye!" He exclaimed and walked over to me. He handed me the phone and sat beside me.

"Hey, Peyt," I said softly.

She sighed. "You won't be by yourself in planning now, sweetie," she said.

I let out a deep breath. "Thank you, Peyton. You are the best maid of honor in the world."

She laughed. "You bet your ass I am! I really wish I could be there to help you, Haley, but I can't come until school's out. Just think, you'll be getting married in just one month!"

I smiled. "If we can book a church and find a hall for the reception It'll happen," I replied. I looked at the clock. "I'm sorry to cut this short, but I've gotta go. I'll call you later though. I promise."

"I'll talk to you later, Hales. Bye!" she said and then hung up.

I turned to look at Nathan. "What do you need me to do, Hales?" he asked sweetly. "I'll do anything you need me to, even if it's just to be your punching bag."

I laughed shortly. "Did she tell you to say all that?" I asked.

He sighed and nodded. "But I meant it, baby," he replied. He laid down beside me and rubbed a sleeping Emily's back as she lay on my chest. "I'm here to help you with the planning, ease your troubled mind, anything. Hell, I'll be your sex slave if need be!"

I slapped his chest, but laughed. I looked him in the eye. "Thank you, Nate," I said softly.

He winked and sat up. "Put me to work, oh master!" he said dramatically.

I smiled and started to give out tasks.

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Brooke POV

I was nervous to even call him. It was a big step, but I wanted to take it. The thought made me laugh. Before I met him I was all about experimenting with all sorts of boys. Ever since I got a taste of Lucas Roe I couldn't get enough of him, and just him.

My thoughts were broken with my phone ringing. I looked to see it was him. I swallowed hard and picked up. "Hey, you!" I said, my voice sounding extra cheery.

He laughed. "Hey baby," he replied. "What are you doing?"

I smiled. "Dreaming of you, of course," I said and laid back on my bed. "Where are you, Broody, and why aren't you laying beside me in my bed?"

I could practically see the grin on his face. "How do you know I'm not right behind the door?" he countered.

I jumped up and opened the door. "Hey! You're not outside my door!" I exclaimed.

He laughed. "I didn't say I was! I asked how you know I'm not there!" he replied and continued laughing.

I pouted. "That was just cruel, Lucas Roe! Don't bother coming to see me."

He stopped laughing. "Aw, what if I'm already here? Do I have to climb up to your window, pretty girl?"

I sighed and lay on my bed. "You probably aren't really here. You're just figuratively crushing my hopes," I muttered. He didn't say anything else. I heard a rustling in the phone and sighed again. "Lucas? Are you not talking to me now?" I asked and then I heard rustling outside. "Lucas, this isn't funny!" I stood up and walked over to my window. I opened it quickly when I saw him struggling. "Are you crazy?"

He looked up and managed a tight smile. "I think I am," he replied and then groaned. "This seemed like such a good idea when I was on the ground."

I covered my mouth and choked back my laughter. I offered him my hand when he made it up. He closed the window and took in deep breaths. "Are you okay?" I asked.

He nodded and smiled at me. "I'm perfect now that I'm up here with you," he replied and kissed me deeply. As much as I wanted to make out with him I knew there were more important things we needed to discuss. I backed away and sat on my bed. He grinned and moved forward. I placed a hand on his chest and motioned for him to sit down. He frowned but sat. "What's this about?"

I sighed. "Lucas, we need to talk," I replied.

He looked away for a second. "Brooke, you're not… you're not trying to break up with me, are you?" he asked, his gaze never meeting mine.

I put my hands on his face and made him look at me. "No! God, no, Lucas! Far from it!" I exclaimed and he let out a sigh of relief. "Actually, polar opposite of it."

He raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about, Brooke?"

I took in a deep breath. "I love you, Lucas," I started. "I love being your girlfriend. I love everything about you!"

He nodded. "I love everything about you, too, Brooke," he said with a smile and tucked a stray hair behind my ear. "But what are you trying to get at?"

I sighed. "I thought I was pregnant, Lucas. Well, I was actually hoping I was. Today at the café, I took a pregnancy test. Haley was there to keep me sane."

His breath caught. It looked like he wasn't breathing. "Well, are you?" he managed to choke out.

I shook my head. "No, I'm not," I replied. "You seem happy about that."

He sighed. "Brooke, we're 18 years old. We're not ready for a baby!" he said and stood to pace.

"Lucas, I love you! I wanted to be pregnant because I wanted to have your baby!" I exclaimed.

He sat back down and took my hands into his. "Brooke, sweetheart, I love you more than anything, but you have to listen to me. We aren't ready for that!"

I ripped my hands from his and stood. "Oh, but Haley and Nathan were? No, they weren't, but that doesn't change the fact that they are parents right now!" I screamed.

He stood. "Well, they can handle it, Brooke! Hell, they're millionaires now!" he yelled back.

"What the hell are you talking about?" I crossed my arms.

"After you left Nathan came into the café and told Haley he was drafted into the NBA," he replied. "You see, they can handle having a baby and planning a wedding and payments on a house because they make more than we ever will in our lifetime!"

I sighed and sat down. "What does money have to do with loving a child?" I asked softly. "I mean, as soon as I saw Haley with Emily I knew I couldn't wait to have a child. Your child."

He bent down in front of me. "Brooke, I want that. You have to believe that I want that!" he exclaimed.

I felt a tear fall down my cheek. "Then why can't we do that?" I asked.

He wiped it from my face. "Just give it time, Brooke. I'm not ready for that just yet and I don't believe you are either. Once we graduate and we have steady jobs we'll talk about this again, okay? I promise."

I nodded. I didn't have a choice. I wanted to have a family now, but I understood why he didn't. We were young, yes, but I still believe we could do it. "Okay, Lucas. I'll wait," I replied.

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