Chapter 2
"Smile guys." Julian said, as a group of photographers began to take pictures of Julian and his friends.
Julian had one arm around Brooke's waste, and the other around Haley who was holding hands with Nathan. The four began to smile at the cameras, and they all changed their positions and poses with each flash.
"Wow, were vain" Nathan joked as they continued to walk down the red carpet, and into the limousine that was waiting near the huge crowds of photographers, reporters and fans.
"Well it's not everyday people want to take our picture." Haley added, as she took her seat in the car next to Nathan.
"Who said they wanted your picture?" Brooke added playfully.
"Absolutely!" Julian agreed, laughing.
"Yeah it was Julian they wanted." Nathan said, lightly punching Julian's shoulder.
"No, I didn't mean me. I was on about the lovely brunette over here." Julian said softly.
"Aww that's so sweet." Haley said laughing, and then winking at Julian and Brooke.
"Yeah, I meant you too Hales." Julian added.
The rest of the journey home was filled with chatter about how amazing Julian's premiere was. The night had turned out perfectly, and Julian's movie he directed was very popular with its audience.
The limousine pulled up outside the Scott's house. Nathan and Haley both climbed out.
"Thanks for a great night guys, we have had a lovely time. Well done Julian!" Haley congratulated, before shutting the limousine door behind her.
"Thanks guys. See you tomorrow." Nathan shouted as the car drove off, taking Julian and Brooke back to their apartment.
"I'm so proud of you." Brooke said, once they got inside the apartment. She put her purse on the table, and took out her camera to look at all the pictures she had taken of the night.
Julian came and stood behind Brooke so he could too look at the pictures.
"Thank you for coming. It made tonight perfect." He told her.
"I love you." She simply replied, as she turned around and hugged him.
"I love you too." He whispered.
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"Lucas! Lucas get up!" Peyton's voice boomed through the house.
It was 1:15pm and Lucas was still in bed. He wasn't asleep, but he was concentrating on his thoughts. Just like he had been doing everyday this week, since he had been thinking about choosing Peyton to spend the rest of his life with.
Peyton stomped into their room, and opened the curtains, letting the bright daylight fill the room. This caused Lucas to groan, and cover his eyes with his pillow.
"For god sakes Luke, you've been like this all week!" Peyton shouted, as she yanked the pillow from Lucas' hands.
"I told you, I don't feel well." Lucas moaned.
Peyton stood with her hands on her hip, waiting for a better excuse than the one she was getting.
"Lucas's your not ill, you are just lazy!" Peyton verified, with a disgraced look on her face.
"I'm sorry." Luke apologised.
"I've just needed some time, to think." He continued.
Peyton took a seat on the edge of the bed next to Lucas. She put her hand on his face, and let a small smile show on her lips.
"I know, sometimes I just need a little time to myself too. I mean these last few months have been hard, but were just starting off as a family. We are still learning how to be parents. Give it a year or so, when Sawyer's walking and talking, and we would have all settled down." Peyton said, her voice now quiet and soft.
Lucas got up, and he kissed Peyton lightly on the forehead. He then went to the bathroom to get ready.
"I'm taking you both out for some lunch!" Lucas said to his wife, smiling to her before shutting the bathroom door. Peyton smiled to herself, happy to see her husband back to normal again.
Lucas felt guilty about hurting his wife, so he made a huge effort to have a good day, just the three of them. He didn't want to upset Peyton, or ruin everything they have together, but he knew he had to see Brooke, and soon.