A/N- New chapter...
Chapter 9-
Brooke patiently waited outside the hotel for her personal driver, a.k.a Lucas. She thought about what Haley had said about her being careful with Lucas. She didn't think Lucas had any feelings for her beside friendship. She didn't think she had any strong feelings for Lucas anymore either. Her feelings were disturbed by a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Lucas with a red rose in his hand.
"Aw Lucas, my favorite."
"I know," he said handing it to her. She smiled at him letting the dimples show.
"Thank you Lucas."
"Your welcome. Where to today?" He asked opening the car door for her.
"How about we take a walk to the rivercourt?"
"Whatever you want," he closed the door and put his arm around her shoulders.
Peyton was looking at Jenny and she smiled to see her again. She mentally hit herself when she thought back to before she went to Tree Hill. Why was she such a bitch to the person who meant the most to her.
"Hey," Jake said sitting next to her on the couch.
"Hi," Peyton said smiling at him. She put his arm around her and she leaned into him.
"She's beautiful isn't she?"
"Yep, she's also very curious. I think we played twenty questions about where I was for the last couple of days."
"Yea, she asked about you a lot."
"I'm sorry about that. I needed some time to think. This is where I ended up, here where I belong with the two most important people in my life."
"How about just the two of us go out tonight?"
"What about Jenny?"
"My cousins would be more than happy to take her until the morning. They love the company."
"Hey Jenny, how about a sleepover at your cousins house tonight?"
"Can I go now?"
"Mommy?" James asked sitting down at the table.
"Yes?" she answered putting down his breakfast.
"Why did you get mad at daddy and aunt Peyton when they kissed?"
"I wasn't mad," Haley said trying to get over this subject as soon as possible.
"Then why were you yelling?"
"I was shocked."
"Why?"
"Because you aren't supposed to kiss someone you're not married to."
"So, I can't kiss anyone?"
"Until you're married."
"Why?"
"Just eat your breakfast."
"Bye," Nathan said kissing James on the top of his head. "Bye Hales."
"Where are you going?"
"I think I'm going to take a walk."
"Oh, ok," Haley said looking into her plate.
"How about later we go out and maybe Brooke and Lucas will sit for James?" he asked putting his arms around her shoulders.
"I would love that," she said kissing him.
"Luke? What are you thinking about?" Brooke asked breaking the silence.
"Nothing."
"Ok, rephrase that. Who are you thinking about?"
"What are you getting at Davis?"
"I'm just saying, maybe you should play the field. Get some dates, choose a girl, and you know," she said raising one of her eyebrows and smirking.
"I don't know about that," he said laughing.
"Of course you do. I taught you remember?" she laughed.
"Yea, I do," he said smiling.
"Anyway, I was thinking that I have this friend in New York who would totally love to go out with you."
"Brooke, I'm fine."
"Who is she Luke?"
"What?"
"Who is the girl you're thinking about?"
"I said no one."
"Whatever you say," Brooke said leaning back on her elbows.
"How's everything with Chase?" Lucas asked.
"Good, he's taking me out tonight for dinner."
"Then I guess I'll be babysitting James by myself tonight."
"I'd come over after but we'll be benefiting I hope," Brooke laughed.
"Something I didn't want to imagine," Lucas laughed.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself."
"We better get back," Lucas said helping Brooke up.
"Let's go Broody."
"Are you ready yet?" Jake asked Peyton. She was staring at herself in the mirror to see if she forgot anything.
"Don't rush me. We have all night long," she said turning to him and kissing him passionately.
"But, we have reservations and you look beautiful."
"Ok, fine let's go," she said taking his hand and walking out the door.
"So, where are we going?" Peyton asked once they got into the car.
"It's a secret," Jake said closing his door.
"Come on Jake."
"Keep your curls in," he said playing with one of her curls.
"Ok fine."
Brooke couldn't help but smile at Lucas on the way home. She also could find him staring at her when she wasn't looking too. She needed to know what he was thinking.
"Luke, I need to know something. I want you to be completely honest with the answer even if you think it will make things weird between us."
"What is it Brooke?"
"Do you have any feelings for me because I really have to know?"
"You want the truth?"
"Yes."
"Then here it is, I do have feelings for you."
"Lucas," Brooke whined.
"You said to be honest; I'm just doing what you told me to."
"Well, you failed that test," Brooke said walking into the hotel and leaving him outside.
"Nathan, this is a really nice place," Haley said looking around after they got seated.
"The best for you," he said taking her hand.
"I love James and all but I'm happy we have a night to ourselves."
"Me too. I heard what James asked you his morning."
"Yea, it's fine. I handled it."
"I'm sorry you were uncomfortable."
"Nathan, I want to have a night that doesn't revolve around being sorry about anything. Let's just have a good night."
"You're right."
"Now, let's see how long it takes for us not talk about James."
"Probably not long."
"Well, this will definitely take attention away from him."
"What?"
"I'm pregnant," Haley said not sure of the response that Nathan would give her.
Lucas sat on Nathan and Haley's couch as James played some educational video game that he was sure Haley bought for him. He checked his cell phone resisting the urge to call Brooke and apologize. For what? He knows he didn't do anything wrong but he knew Brooke and that's what she was expecting from him.
"Uncle Lucas?"
"What's up kid?"
"Are you and Aunt Brooke related?"
"No, why?"
"Because mommy said that you can't marry anyone that you're related to."
"We're not married James."
'Oh, when are you gonna be?"
"We aren't getting married."
"But, I want you to. It would mean extra presents and a little cousin to play with."
"Aunt Brooke is dating someone."
"Is it you?"
"I'm afraid not."
"Mommy and daddy think you should."
"That's very nice. You should really get back to your game."
"Ok but think about it Uncle Lucas, wouldn't it be great?"
"Yea, it would."
Don't worry...more Brucas is in the next chapter.
