Chapter 4: Brutal, Raw, and Intense
Peyton and I arrived at the same time and I started to freak out. What am I'm even doing here? I look at the court and see the reason I came. All my friends stood on the court looking towards us and couldn't get out the car fast enough.
"Hey B. Davis" Peyton said coming around her car giving me a hug.
"Hey P. Sawyer, it's good to see you. How you have been?" I ask, dreading the answer as I see her glance at Lucas.
"I've been good. I'm so glad to back home though, I missed it." She is still looking at Lucas and I shake my head. When will she ever learn?
"Bitch" Rachel called coming towards us, ending my conversation with Peyton and not a moment too soon.
"Whore" I smirked. "Get your ass over here and give me a hug. I missed you slut." I said, pulling her into a hug. I have missed this girl here.
"How are you doing?" Rachel asked as Peyton walked away.
"I'm good, how is my godchild?" I say in a low voice, while placing my hand on her stomach.
"We're doing well; I'm going to tell Mouth tonight. How was Sam when you left the house?" she asked me like a concerned parent.
"She was just about to go to sleep with everyone else when I left. The babysitter will call me if anything goes wrong." I tell her as I see Haley heading over here.
"Tigger!" Haley yelled. As she came over to me and we wrapped our arms around each other.
"Hey Tutor Mom! Where is that beautiful godson of mine?" I asked. As I listened to Haley tell me about Jamie I look up and catch Lucas looking at me and winked at him and smiled. When I saw Peyton walk over to him, I turned back to Haley and Rachel.
"…you will get to see him tomorrow when meet up." Haley said as Rachel rolled her eyes.
"I can't wait to meet him again. I hope he likes me." I say with a smile.
"Oh he will love you, I promise." Haley reassured me.
"So Peyton what you been up to these last 6 years?" Skills asked Peyton bringing my attention to the rest of the group. I give Nathan a hug and wave at Bevin and Skills as I stood next to Mouth and Rachel waiting for Peyton to answer.
"Well I lived in California for the past six years and for the past four I have created my owned record label name Red Bedroom Records. I have about 10 artists at the moment. I'm single." She said directing the last bit at Lucas, can she not be any more obvious, and I saw him look away and I felt bad for him. She cleared her throat and continued "I just recently moved back and I am opening a label above Tric, I'm renting the space from Karen. I thought it was time I move home." She said again looking at Lucas again and I looked at Lucas and he looked so uncomfortable it was ridiculous I wanted to laugh.
"The sound cool, do we know any of your artists?" Mouth asked, also seeing Lucas' discomfort.
"Yeah maybe, um to name a few I got Mia Catalano and John Mayer." She said. I was really impressed because they were actually better than the stuff she use to listen to.
"Wow P. Sawyer, you're doing well so far. I'm so proud of you." I said as I went over and hugged Peyton and sat down beside her.
"So Brooke what you been up to?" Haley asked. "I mean other than your multi-million dollar company, of course." I smile timidly at her not liking being in the spotlight because I didn't know what not to say.
"Yeah Slut, fill us in on your life." Rachel smirked as I looked over at Lucas and he nodded to tell me to go ahead and answer the question.
I got up from the bleachers and walked over to Lucas and put an arm through his arm and he looked down at me curiously, but I just shook it off. I need some support so I just started, holding on to him for dear life "Well after I left California I went to New York and started my company. Clothes over Bros', is my multi-million dollar company that is in stores all around. I also just recently moved back and I will be opening a store right across from the café soon." I said putting on my best smiled.
"Is there a special someone in your life lately?" Rachel pushes farther and Lucas looked down at me waiting for me to answer. I blush not knowing what to say and glaring at Rachel for putting me in this predicament.
"Yeah…um…Immarriedandhavethreekids." I rushed out and Lucas laughed at me. Lucas stepped away from me and looked at me with a smirk.
"What Pretty Girl, we didn't quite catch that." He said as everyone agreed and went to sit on the bleachers next to Rachel.
"Um…I hate you" I told him as I started to play with my fingers nervously as I was standing by myself. "I said…" pausing and taking a breath buying myself some time. Then I decided to turn the attention on Lucas. "Wait what about you Luke? What have you been doing all this time?" I asked with a smirk. See how he likes being in the spotlight. Everyone turns toward him waiting for him to respond.
"Okay scary cat I'll go" I stick my tongue out at him and he laughs. I went and sat down by him and leaned on him as he begin to tell everyone what's been going on in his life.
"No Luke, she needs to say it." Rachel said before he could talk. I look over and glare at her, which she gladly returned.
He laughed and I look at him. "It's okay HSIL; I will get her back for this." I know they are not trying to double team me. I will get them back, but when I go to talk, he cut me off. "Uh uh I'm talking…just be prepared for payback." I begin to pout, I don't like where this is going. "Don't worry you'll like it," he leans over and whisper in my ear and I smirk and kink my eyebrow at him. He clears his throat getting everyone's attention before continuing out loud. "Well as you all may know I am a 3 time best-selling author. For the past close to 6 years I have lived in New York. I past my time with spending time with my favorite girls, and of course East and Mouth." He says, winking at Rachel and me, and I smile. "I have been married for the past 5 years to the most amazing girl you will ever meet. She is beautiful, kind, smart, caring and so independent, but she also the most infuriating, head-strong, and intoxicating woman I know. She has the biggest heart and forgives people far too easily for my liking, but I wouldn't have her any other way." His face is lit up just talking about his wife and I can see the love he has for her. "And I love her, God I love her so much sometimes it hurts; I mean I never knew I could love someone so much. And I'm not talking about candy hearts and rose petal type of love. That kind of love is for the faint of heart. No, I'm talking about love the way it can really be our love is Brutal. Raw. Intense. Real. And because it's real, it's honest. So honest, it hurts, it heals. It's what breaks me, purifies me, and dares me to kiss the flame that can turn me to ash then bids me together, like a Phoenix, to rise and burn again. That's the kind love we have and I haven't been happier in my life. She is an amazing mother; every time I get overwhelmed just thinking of what she would do in this situation. I had to do that a lot over the years, that or I call my HSIL Rach, she is always there for me" I smile as tears rolled down my face at his words, and I look at all the other girls and they also have a few tears leaving their eyes at his words while they stare as I'm in awe. The guys look at their wives probably thinking the same thing Lucas just said about his. Peyton on the other hand didn't look to please at this new information, serves her right.
"Always HBIL, I will do anything for my second favorite guy." Rachel replied dabbing at her eyes and I smiled. I'm glad they have that bond and she was able to be there for him over the years and it made my heart ache that I never knew how deep their bond was. I thought before looking at everyone else. As I look around, they all seem to still be in awe but one. Peyton looked heartbroken and now I know why he wouldn't look at me. Do I look as hurt by his revelation as Peyton did? Was it a bad idea for this to put him the spot like this? I hope not. I grimace at my own pain of the outcome this could have lead to.
"Uh um," He cleared his throat, bringing me out of my thoughts. "We have three amazing and beautiful kids, twin girls who just turned 5 years old and a son who just turned 3 years old. Their names are, and don't judge me for the names I didn't pick them." He laughed as Rachel and I hit him. How dare he talk about their names they are unique. "But I have to admit they're beautiful London Karen Scott, Schuyler (Sky-ler) Madeline Scott, and Easton Keith Scott. London has my wife features and i color but with blonde hair and Sky has my eye color and her hair is brown with blonde streaks but thankfully have her features too. And the girls are just like their mom. Funny, outgoing, and they talk a lot, I mean you can never get them to stop talking." He laughed when I hit him in the arm. "But East is all me, he is like a little replica of me. Blonde hair, bright blue eyes and you think you went back in time to when i was a baby. They are all my pride and joy, well along with my wife too, but...words can't explain how happy I am about them."
"Let just hope he doesn't get your stupidity and stays out anything dealing with love triangles." I teased but was completely serious and he stuck his tongue out at me.
"You will get to meet them tomorrow." He finished, and I wondered if that was true. I mean will they be this excepting when they find out the truth, I wasn't.
"So, what's been going on with you two, Skills and Bevin?" Mouth asked.
"Nothing really, I moved back here just a little over a year ago from college and I'm the assistant coach for the TH Ravens. It's going to be like old times, coaching alongside Lucas here, only difference is we will be the one doing the yelling and not the one being yelled at."
"Yeah I know what you mean, this should be fun" Lucas laughed.
"It will be." Skills said joining as everyone else rolled their eyes at them. "But yeah other than that there is Bev, we have been back together for a good 6 months." He nodded.
"What about you, Mouth?" Peyton asked.
"Oh well, I am a sports broadcaster for ESPN NY, I have been doing this for the last three years, starting off as an intern my senior year and they gave me a full time position when I graduated." Mouth said.
"Is there a special lady in your life?" Peyton asked and I am wondering why the hell she wanted to know and seems like I wasn't the only one.
"Why the hell you want to know Peytwhore?" Rachel glared at her.
"What Rachel meant to say," mouth cut in kissing the redhead's forehead calming her down. "Is yes, I have been married to Rachel for the last five years." He finished with a huge smile on his face, which made me smile.
"Rachel's married, right and I'm the Grim Reaper" Peyton said as if that was the most ridiculous thing in the world. What the hell is wrong with her tonight?
"Yes I'm married and I have a daughter named Samantha, and if you don't believe me, ask Brooke and Lucas." Rachel said glaring at the dirty blonde. I know she hates it when people say things like that about her, that's the main reason she didn't want to return and I don't blame her. I'm starting to rethink staying myself.
"So Luke, are you up for a game of basketball?" I hear Skills asked changing the subject.
"No" I answered, but was ignored.
"Yeah let me get the ball" Lucas answered and before he could move I grabbed his arm and glared at him. "Just one game?" he asked me.
"Lucas, the doctor said..."
"Don't over exert myself and I promise pretty girl I want. It's just a pick-up game." He tried his best to convince me.
"But still what if something happens to you." I say still trying to convince him. "I mean lately, you get tired just from playing with the kids too long. How are you going to handle a pick-up game Broody." I asked as fear begins the grab at my heart.
"I will be fine and we will only go to ten, I promise." He said and after a while I relented and nodded my head.
"Just be extra careful." I say as he pulled me into a hug and held me tight so I could hear his heartbeat, bringing a calm feeling over me.
"I promise to be extra extra careful," I say with a laugh. "And if I get hurt, I will even let you kiss the boo boos away." He said laughing again.
"I bet you would love that, wouldn't you?" I smirked.
"I would very much love that and I might just return the favor.' He said winking at me.
"You better." I reply. "or otherwise there will be no more of that." I say in flux seriousness.
"Now we can't have that. That just want to do," he stated.
"Glad you see it my way." I smiled, leaning up to kiss him. "I love you Mr. Scott" I say showing my dimples.
"I love you too Mrs. Scott" he replied, leaning down kissing me harder this time.
"Ugh get a room." Rachel yelled as Mouth laughed. I pulled back with red burning through my cheeks and Lucas had a smirk on his face.
"Now that I think about it that is a good idea HSIL" he stated moving his eyes to Rachel.
I turned and looked at everyone else finally remembering where we was and my smile dropped as they stood there gaping at us.
"Surprise" I say with a timid smile.
Haley and Peyton were staring at the ring on my left hand; Bevin, Skills, and Nathan were just standing there not knowing what to do. Mouth and Rachel were the only ones that had no reaction to this news. "Look guys…" I start, but I was cut off from Haley and Bevin squealing as they ran over to us to give us hugs. Their squeals broke the remaining few out of their shock.
"Why didn't y'all tell us?" Haley asked. I couldn't tell if she was happy or angry.
"Umm…see we kind of just went on a trip with Mouth and Rachel and we all eloped together sort of. It was kind of last minute." I say watching her face. "I mean not even a lot people know, I mean with our jobs and everything it was just Karen, Routh…"
"So it wasn't even a real wedding." Peyton smirk cutting me off, see this is what I wanted to avoid. "So it was a mistake and you probably got pregnant and trapped him." She continued and everyone stared at her in shock. I looked at her and search my once best friend, and saw the hurt in her eyes and looked down.
"Watch it, bitch." Rachel said at the same time Lucas said.
"Watch it, Peyton." Lucas growled. She went to talk, but was cut off by him. "You better be careful what you say next because I will not take what you say lightly. You upset my wife and you will deal with me. Do you understand?" He asked and I looked up to see her jaw clench but she nodded her head, as everyone was still stunned into silence. "I said do you understand?" he asked again and I didn't understand what he was doing. I looked at his face and saw the anger all over it.
"I got it." she answered through clenched teeth.
"Good, now apologize…"
"I'm not apologizing to that…" but was effectively cut off by Lucas glare.
"Lucas its ok…" I start.
"No it's not okay. You had to put up with her shit during the last time we were together and it almost crushed you. It's got to stop." He said and I put my head down, I know he wasn't mad at me, but it didn't do anything to help me, because I knew he was right. "Now I said Peyton, apologize." He demanded, leaving no room for discussion.
"I'm sorry Brooke" she said and I could hear the tears in her voice but she didn't let her glare at me waver.
"It's okay Peyton" I look up and give her an apologetic smile.
"Peyton if you're not going to treat my wife and our relationship with respect then I don't want to hear you say anything to us at all…" continued but Haley cut him off this time.
"Luke, that's not fair." Haley defended Peyton.
"No, what she just said isn't fair. She can't just pull this shit when she doesn't get her way. Look Peyton I know you are heartbroken, but you can't take that out on others. Brooke had put aside her feelings for you and now you need to do the same. I'm sorry to tell you, but I don't love you, and I think you know deep down that you don't love me either. You will get there, but I will not aid and abet your feelings while you degrade my relationship with Brooke in front my face. This is my first and last time telling you this so take this as a warning. If I hear you talking about Brooke again, I will cut you from our life fully. The only reason I'm not now because for some reason Brooke gives a shit about you and how you feel, but you are walking on a thin line with me so advise you to check yourself before you come at us again. Do you understand me?" He said staring her down as we all sat in silence.
"Yeah, I understand," she replied with tears staining her cheeks. I have never seen Lucas so mad at anyone except Dan and not even then did he didn't seem so upset and disappointed at one person. He rose and letting go of my hand.
"Now if you will excuse me, I have kids to get home to. Do you have a problem with that too?" he asked, not really expecting an answer because he walked away. I sat there stunned by his departure.
"Go" Rachel said, nudging me towards Lucas. I look at her and she looked like a proud mother and I shook my head at her and got up. I looked around at everyone and they looked at me.
"I'm sorry y'all, it was really nice seeing all y'all again. How about y'all take a rain-check on the basketball game?" I asked the boys and they nodded their heads still in shock of what just happened. "Okay, we will see you tomorrow at Karen's Café for noon. Rachel and Mouth, Samantha is welcome to stay the night I really missed her over the past two weeks." I rambled out apologies and as I backed up.
"Brooke, just go and tell Lucas I'm proud of him and give my baby a kiss for me." Rachel stated. I glared at her, but I ran to my car to catch up with my husband.
And the drama begins, was the thought that flew through my head as I drove home.
So there you have it, I don't know not really a fan if this chapter but I hoped you like it.
Tell Me How You Really Feel,
Miss Pretty Girl
Dianehermans- First I would like to thank you for being the first to review on the last chapter. And here is your Brucas moment I hope you like it. Tell me how what you think, I hope hear your thoughts on this chapter too.
Keep it coming,
Miss Pretty Girl
Sandygirl- Welcome to the GGMY review club, (totally just made that up) I am glad you loved the story so far. I hope your thoughts on this chapter also. I am also glad you like the mystery around Brucas, I mean whats the fun in knowing everything right off the bat lol ;). I agree Peyton is totally a creeper, let's see where she will end up in this whole Brucas romance. Tell me what you think.
Adoringly yours,
Miss Pretty Girl
Bjq- Here is the update and I hope you liked it and i look forward to hearing from you. Yes, HSIL and HBIL means Honorary Sister/Brother in Law. I know you really didn't get to much of a reaction out Peyton in this chapter but hopefully you will in the chapters to come. Let me know what you think.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Miss Pretty Girl
Lanae96- Yes they are married lol was I that obvious? Well here is chapter 4, I didn't really like it but i hope you did, I just feel as if there is something off about this chapter. But I hope you liked it. Your right Peyton needs to get a life, she is a little creepy. Tell me what you really think.
Love and kisses,
Miss Pretty Girl
Lovelybeauty468- Hey Bree! So wow, if you keep leaving reviews like this I will never stop writing lol, but seriously I enjoyed your review and I want to thank you for your input. I am glad you enjoyed the last chapter and I hope you liked this one too, and I really look forward to here your thoughts on this one also. I wish they did too but that is another think that didn't go the way I wanted it too. lol and your welcome, glad I could be of service ;) I am glad you could tell that it was from Lucas point of view from the beginning and I actually pulled it off :') I didn't think I could do it. I hope you knew it was Brooke's for this chapter too, and I will try my best to keep that going (fingers crossed). LOL everything will be reveal in due time lol hopefully next chapter will be a flashback, well not really flashbacks you will see, and I'm glad you liked the Laley scene it was pretty cute :). Hopefully your confusion will be cleared up soon. I hope Jamie is in the next chapter but I want know till I start writing, so hopefully he finally makes his appearance, along with the other kids. Routh are adorable aren't they LMAO I am glad you're not upset about Rucas not being together, though that would be and interesting story in its own, I mean that would be a miracle in the making lol. I hope Rucas friendship do rival Laley, I have no problems with the Laley friendship I just think that Rucas friendship would much more funnier than Laley, but I can see Rachel getting to Lucas in a way Haley never could. I mean she is practically the reason he reacted the way in this chapter. And about that did you think that was over the top? Sorry but no HSIL/HBIL it does stand for that but that would very Rachel wouldn't it, I might have to rethink that. I mean it sounds so much more original, I might just have to steal that. ;), we will see. Sammy is pretty awesome I will probably post some pictures of the kids soon, I hope of all the characters. I think you like Sam, the twins, and East that are pretty epic when that are together. LMAO I agree on how Peyton needs to stop, I mean did you read her convo with Brooke, glad it was cut off. She never learns. I am glad you liked Lucas speech I though it was going over board but he felt as if needed to be said so Peyton could hear and I doubt she was really listening. and the phoenix is really Brucas and this story will really show how his words are truly real. Everything that happen the last 5 years represent his words in someway. I hope you like this chapter and hope to hear from you.
All my love,
Miss Pretty Girl
P.S.- I cant wait to read your next chapter for both of your stories. I hope you update soon.
Arubagirl0926- First I would like to welcome you to the GGMY review club, LOL, and I am glad you decided to review. I am glad you like the story so far and I hope continue to like the story. I hope you liked the chapter and hope to hear your thoughts on this chapter also.
Faithfully yours,
Miss Pretty Girl
Jdubbs- I would like to welcome you to the GGMY review club, LOL, I am glad you like the chapter and I hope you loved this one too. I love Brucas together they just make a beautiful yet unpredictable couple. You are right Peyton really does need to back the hell off and I'm glad Lucas actually told her that in this chapter. The question is, Is she really going to listen? I hope to hear your thoughts on this chapter.
Don't be a stranger,
Miss Pretty Girl
Well there you have it people hope you liked the chapter and I apologize if you didn't. If you have any questions or just want rant about the chapter, just leave a review.
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Tell Me How You Really Feel,
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I am extremely sorry for the late update I have been unbelievably busy this past month. Thank you Dianehermans and Lovelybeauty468 for staying on me to get my update out there. I hope you all love the chapter. Here it go….and I own nothing at least I think I don't.
