Chapter 3
"Hey it's Hales" Haley said, when the other end of the phone call picked up.
"Hey Haley, haven't seen you all in a while." Peyton said, smiling once she heard Haley's voice.
"I know, how's LA?" Haley asked, taking a seat at the breakfast bar in the Kitchen.
"Great, were all okay. So how was Julian's premier on Friday night?" Peyton asked.
"Amazing! We didn't know how talented Julian was until we watched his movie. Seriously you will have to watch it. Anyway before I forget what I called for, its Brooke's birthday on Wednesday." Haley said, trying to concentrate now.
"Yeah I've already got her present." Peyton replied smiling as she remembered the present she had made for Brooke. It was a large, cream coloured photo album. On the front in gold letters it said 'Brooke P Davis' Inside it was filled with many pictures of Brooke and all her friends. Starting from when she was little, to her high school years, up to more recent ones that Peyton could get.
"Yeah Nathan and I have got her presents too. Jamie painted her a picture as well." Haley said, smiling.
"Anyway were having a party for her, Friday night. Can you all come?" Haley asked.
"Absolutely! Sounds like a great night. I think it would do me and Lucas some good to visit Tree Hill again. I think Luke's missing you all." Peyton laughed.
"We miss you as well, all three of you. But we will see you Friday." Haley told her.
"Sounds great Hales. See you soon." Peyton said, bringing the conversation to an end.
"Yeah, can't wait. Bye!" Haley added finally before putting the phone down.
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Skills and Nathan were at the River court, playing basketball.
"Admit it, I kicked ya ass!" Nathan joked, patting Skills on the back.
"I wouldn't go that far." Skills replied, laughing.
"Want a rematch? I'll still win." Nathan asked smugly.
Just as the guys were about to start, Julian's car pulled up next to them.
"Hey, glad you're here Nate. I need some advice." Julian said, as he got out of his car, and started to walk over to Nathan and Skills.
"Hey man!" Skills greeted.
"Hey, how can I help?" Nathan asked.
"Well, it's Brooke's birthday on Wednesday and well …" Julian took a deep breath before he continued.
"… Well, I'm thinking about proposing to Brooke." He finished, looking nervous as he waited for his friends reactions.
"Julian that's great!" Nathan said, putting his arm around Julian, as he patted him on his back.
"Wait, she has to say yes first." Skills said laughing, but he too gave Julian a pat on the back.
"Yeah I know, that's what I'm worried about. I don't want to ruin everything we have now." Julian confessed.
"Julian seriously, Brooke Davis deserves someone special, and I think that someone is you man." Nathan said honestly.
Both he and Julian put there heads down, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Thanks Nate." Julian said.
"But anyway, I need your help to get the perfect ring." He continued quickly before they both got more uncomfortable.
"Sure thing! When do you wanna go?" Nathan asked, happy that Julian asked for his advice.
"Whenever you're free really." Julian answered
"I'm gonna wait until the party on Friday." Julian carried on, biting his bottom lip as he started to feel nervous about the upcoming event.
Skills sniggered, under his breath.
"What?" Nathan asked confused.
"What?" Julian demanded, trying to remember what he had said to make Skills laugh at him.
"Nothing. I just find it funny how nervous you are." Skills laughed.
Nathan smacked Skill's shoulder with the back of his hand. Julian smiled, realising how he had came across to the guys.
"Plus, you're going to propose to Brooke, at her party, in front of everyone!" Skills clarified.
"Well that was the plan." Julian agreed, anxious now to what Skill's had to say about his idea.
"What if she says no?" Skills joked.
"She won't say no!" Nathan interrupted.
"She might, and how stupid would you look then." Skills shrugged.
Julian stood still for a minute, taking in all that Nathan and Skills had said. He knew that proposing to Brooke could ruin everything they had together if she said no. But he also knew that is she said yes, he would be the happiest man alive, and he would make sure everyday Brooke would be happy too.
"I'm just saying; think about this before you go rushing into it." Skills said.
"I think she will probably agree to marry you though. I mean, she's crazy enough to go out with you, so what difference would marriage make." Skills finished, laughing now.
Nathan joined in, before adding "Nah man, I'm sure you will be fine."
The laughter shortly stopped, as Skills and Nathan both waited to see if Julian had decided to go through with proposing or not.
"I've thought a lot about this, and this is what I want. Brooke is who I want to spend the rest of my life with. I'm gonna go ahead and ask her." He sighed.
"Let's just hope she says yes." He added finally.