Home Sweet Home

Today Brooke Davis was finally getting to go home. She was so tired of being in the hospital. Nurses coming to check on you every 30 minutes making sure you are getting sleep. There was even an uncomfertable smell about this place. She looked down at her watch. Two more hours until the officialy release her. Lucas was going to pick her up. They were never able to get a hold of her father so Mrs. Roe took care of everything for her. Brooke decided to turn on her TV. She needed to pass the time. Just then a head poked in from the hall.

"Brooke?" It was Haley. She hadn't been in sense she awoke.

"Haley. Hey come in please. It's so good to see you. How's Nathan?"

"Well...Brooke I have something to tell you."

"Sure buddy. What's up?" Brooke creased her brows at Haley thinking there was something wrong.

"Well...Nathan and I...we...we got married." Haley bit her lower lip. She felt like such a horrible person. Being happy while Brooke was going through probably the hardest time in her life. "I know I am a horrible person Brooke. It's just that seeing Lucas in so much pain over you kind of made us realize that we didnt want to take the chance of being in the same place. We didnt intend to just up and get married it just sort of happened and I am really really sorry."

"Haley, Haley stop. You'r rambleing. Its ok sweetie. I'm really happy for you. A little worried about your sanity being as you're still in high school but...happy."

"Really? Oh I am so glad to hear that. I mean I was so worried. I didnt want you to think we didnt care. Because we did."

"Haley. Your doing it again." She said giving the girl a small giggle.

"Sorry. Oh I am so glad you're awake." Haley threw her arms around Brooke. Both girls had huge smiles on their face. Even with her dad vacant from her life Brooke was happier now then she could ever remember being. These people in her life were her real family. The girl pulled apart.

"So tutor girl. Tell me everything. I live for this kind of thing."

"Well...the night they brought you here, Nathan and I realized just how much we needed eachother. Sense he is emancipated it was ok for him. So we went to ask my parents permission. It took some charming but they agreed. We went down to the court house and with my parents as witnesses we got married. Not the most romantic thing but to me it was perfect. I just want to be able to call him my husband."

"Oh Haley I am so happy for you. How does Lucas feel?"

"Actually you're the first to know. I haven't been able to tell Lucas yet. I'm sort of dreading that."

"Haley I'm sure he'll be happy for you. I mean you were already engaged. So what's the big deal?"

"I know your right. I'm just scared."

"So wait if I am the first does that mean that the Scotts dont know yet?"

"NO! Nathan wanted to wait until things settled down around her before we leaked that tid bit of imformation to them."

"Well tutor girl, as long as your happy your friends are too." Brooke gave her anouther hug.

"Well I should probably get going. Nathan will be wondering where I am. I didnt tell him I was leaving. He was asleep."

"Asleep? It like 5:00 at night. Why would he...? Oh my God you had sex today."

"How do you know things like that?"

"It's a talent."

"Ok. Well I'll be going now. See you later Tigger."

"Bye Hales."

Brooke was beaming from the happy news about Haley and Nathan. They really made her believe in the kind of love that movies were made for. The kind that every girl dreams of. Then she thought of Lucas. She could see herself by his side forever. HE was perfect as far as she was concerned. The way his blue eyes sparkled when he was near her. Love was something she never fully trusted or believed in. But now it seemed as if she was being surrounded by it. Lucas was in love with her. She was in love with Lucas. It was real. Payton found love. Now Nathan and Haley joined their hearts to become one. If someone told her just a few months ago that any of this would have happened she would have just laughed in their face.

Two hours passed and Lucas came walking through Brookes hospital room door. She was sleeping in a ball on the bed. She was already dressed and ready to go. Lucas couldnt help but smile down at her. She looked stunning lying there peacfuly. He walked over to her bed and placed a soft kiss on her forhead.

"Wake up beautiful. It's time to go." He ran his hand through her hair. Brooke looked up at Lucas and smiled. Her heart felt like it just grew two sizes from the love she felt at that moment. The way he was smileing at her.

"Hey boyfriend." She said in a whisper. "Come here." She pulled him by the hand down to her. She pressed her lips to his. It was a soft and loving kiss. He put his hand to the side of her face. He savored the taste of her. Basked in the glow of her spirit. And marvled in the softness of her skin. He found happiness in this girl. HE was happy before he met her but now that happiness didnt compare.

"What was that for?"

"Just for being you. I love you Lucas. You mean the world to me. I realized today that I could really love you forever. I know it was fast. I know that there are still things we dont know about each other. But I'm not in any hurry to find them out. I have my whole likfe to know you. I would like it if we took our time. I know that I should be scared at this feeling. But I'm not. It just feels right." HE could tell that it wasnt easy for her to put herself out like this. But he was proud of her for being so brave.

"Brooke I know how you feel. I love you too. I will always love you. There will never be anouther girl for me, and I'm the guy for you Brooke."

"I know you are. What do you say we get out of here huh?"

"I think that's a great idea." He took her hand and walked her out to his car. The light was now fading outside and the wind was hot. But it was perfect. He opened the door for her and she crawled in. He got in then turned to his loving girlfriend.

"Are you ready to go home?"

"You have no idea. I just want to crawl into bed and..." Just as the words left her mouth the memory of that horrible night flooded her mind. Then she remembered that it happened in her room. She closed her eyes as a tear ran down her cheek. "Actually...um...Lucas? Could we just go back to your house. I guess I'm not as ready as I thought I was." Lucas pulled her to him. He wished with all his heart that he could just make that night vanish from her mind. Tears fell from his own eyes.

"Shhh. Of coarse. You're more then welcome at my place. You know that. My mom will understand. "

"Thanks Lucas. Thank you."

"Oh you're welcome baby."

"No I mean thank you. You saved me. I dont know what I would have done if he..." She couldnt finish her words. She broke down into tears once again.

"Oh baby. I just wish I had gotten there sooner. God I am sorry Brooke."

"No you dont have to be sorry. You didnt know. I love you for that but please dont blame yourself."

"I just...I cant help it that I feel like it's my fault."

"Shh. Lucas you are the nicest guy I have ever met. I know you would never hurt me. You didnt know that that psyco was going to come after me. It's ok Lucas."

"I love you Brooke. I just...God I love you."

" I love you too. Now can we please go. I kind of getting hungry."

"Yeah. We'll stop by the cafe on our way. Sound good?"

"Sounds perfect."

They drove in slilance. It was a comfertable silance. IT felt right. Lucas reached over and grabbed her hand. He didnt want to let her go ever. He wanted to protect her for the rest of his life. If he had to live every waking moment with her, he would make sure that nothing like that ever happened to her again. Underneath her tough exterier there was a heart of gold. And that heart desrved to be safe. He was going to make sure it stayed that way. They pulled up in front of the cafe. All the lights were off.

"Lucas why is the cafe closed?"

"I dont know. But it's ok. I will make us something. Come on." Lucas walked in first. He knew why the lights were off. He reached to his right a flicked them on. Everyone jumped out and yelled "SURPRISE."

"Oh my God. You guys." Payton walked up to Brooke and pulled her into a hug.

"Hey buddy. We just wanted you to know that we all love you."

"Thank you P. Sawyer."

"Anytime." They hugged once more. Haley and Nathan walked up to her and both in turn gave her a hug. Brooke whispered in to Haleys ear.

"Have you told him yet?"

" No. We are going to annouce it to everyone tonight."

"Ok but I thought this party was suppose to be about me."

"It is. I just...I.." Haley was all flusttered at what Brooke said. Brooke started bustting up laughing. "What's so funny?"

"You should have seen your face. I was kidding Haley. I would like it if you did that." Haleys face turned beet red. She should have known Brooke was joking.

The party was going good. Everyone made their rounds to tell Brooke how happy they were she was back and how sorry they were for her.Brooke was sterting to feel a little crowded so she went to tell Haley to make her annoucement so that some of the attention would be taken off of her.

"Haley you need to tell everyone now."

"Why now?"

"Please. I cant take it anymore. I need a break. "

"Ok ok. Just calm down. Let me go get Nathan." Haley walked off and Brooke took a deep breath and let it out slowly to try and calm herself.

"Nathan, honey, It's time. Let's go."

"You sure you're ready for this?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."

"Ok. Let's do this." He took her hand in his and gave a sqweeze. "Uh...Can I have everyones attention please?" Everyone turned their heads to the happy couple now up in front. "Haley and I have an annoucement."

"Well...as most of you know, Nathan and I were engaged to be married..." Haley was cut off by a voice from the back of the room.

"I knew it she's pregnant."

"Um...no I'm not pregnant. We umm...we got married. I am not Mrs. Scott." Lucas started laughing.

"You guys have got to be joking right?" They both gave him a serious look. "Oh you're serious. Wow. Well congradulations. I'm happy for you guys." Lucas walked forward and enveloped Haley in a hug. Then turned to Nathan and gave him one of those man hugs.

Everyone offered their congrats and hugs. Brooke could finally breath. The focus was taken off of her. The party went on for about anouther couple hours before people started to leave. Brooke stood at the door to say her goodbyes and thank yous. Finally the last person left. She walked up to Lucas and put her arm around his waist.

"Not to shabby there boyfriend."

"Well I try. Did you have fun?"

"Yeah I did. Thank you. You're amazing boyfriend."

"Yeah I am aren't I?"

"Someones cocky. But don't worry. I still love you."

"Mmm. That is a good thing." He pulls her close to him and puts both arms around her. He leans down and kisses her. That night the two of them would spend the night in each others arms. Brooke felt safe lying next to him in bed. But her dreams would still be haunted of images of the terrible night.