Chapter 22
New Years Eve Wedding.

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"I can't believe we are going to have a New Years Eve wedding," Brooke whispered into Nathan's ear on the flight, "It's going to be so romantic.."

"Yeah, I think it will be great." He kissed her.

They had tried to make the best of Christmas. Brooke came home on Christmas Eve, and slept in late on Christmas, not really wanting to leave bed. The day after Christmas, she seemed to be turning around. She came out of the room. Her and Nathan ate dinner together and watched a movie. It felt good to be able to laugh.

Nathan surprised her with the tickets to LA the day before New Years eve, now they were on the way there and couldn't be happier. They told everyone they were going to visit Brooke's family, but left out the other part. The only person Brooke had told was Peyton. Peyton was shocked but happy for them.

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"Lucas...you never did tell me what you wanted to talk to me about," Haley told Lucas over dinner. Haley had left for a few days for Christmas to be with her family again, but now she was back, and she had really wanted to know what this was all about.

"Yeah...I don't know if this is such a good time. There just seems to be so much going on all ready,"

"Please Luke...just tell me," Haley told him.

"I like you! Okay...I do. I didn't realize how much you meant to me. What was right in my face all these years, but you are beutiful and smart...and you are just amazing,"

"Lucas...wow..." Haley had a fear this was what he had wanted to tell her. She had been sensing something between them...maybe chemistry, but she couldn't quite explain it.

They both sat there, looking at each other, Haley was pretty sure if she didn't stop this, he was coming into kiss her.

"Lucas...this is very sweet...and I do think there is something more then friendship with us...but I am not ready for this...and god Luke, we have been friends for years. I don't want to give that up. Please don't hate me, or let this ruin us...I am just not ready for this Lucas,"

"Haley, I understand...I just wanted to get this off my chest,"

Haley went and hugged him.

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Brooke and Nathan were in Brooke's bedroom talking final plans.

"I found this perfect spot on the beach, I called someone to marry us...we will have to get two witness's--I guess my mom and dad will do it. I just...does the beach bother you? I know that--" Brooke wasn't sure if she should mention it, but she felt she had to.

"That was Atlantic, this is Pacific," He smiled, "It doesn't bother me. Whatever you want Brooke," He told her.

Brooke heard a knock on the bedroom door.

"Who is it?" Brooke asked.

"Your maid of honor...and if you need a best man, I got one of those too," Peyton said.

"Oh my god!" Brooke opened the door and hugged Peyton, "I can't believe you came out here! Jake, you too! You guys are amazing!"

"I couldn't have ya get married without me!" Peyton told her.

"Yay! Um...we have to go shopping. I need a dress, you need a dress. You two...go get fitted for tux's. I know it's on the beach...but you guys have to look decent," Brooke smiled.

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"I think red would be nice...I think red dresses are sexy. I was thinking sleeveless. Red shoes...we will have to get you red shoes," Brooke said as her and Peyton walked around the mall, looking at dresses.

"Whatever you want...bride!" Peyton smiled.

"Umm..since it's beach we can step it down. Flip flops on the feet...but nice dresses. Lets head over to the bridal store. You are like the perfect size...so we won't need to alter anything. Your tall and skinny--exactly the people they make dresses for."

After looking in many stores, Brooke finally found a perfect dress for Peyton, and in the bridal store she had found the exact dress she wanted. It was white halter wedding gown. It was kind of plain, so she intended in adding a red bow in the middle to match Peyton's dress. All white was just too boring, she needed a little bit of color.

"Thank god these dresses fit us good! I mean mine is a little long, but I can deal. It's good enough." Brooke said, as they headed home.

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The next day was the wedding. Brooke and Peyton forced Jake and Nathan out of the house, and said they would meet them there.

Brooke and Peyton took a limo over to the beach. Both of Brooke's parents agreed to come. Brooke's father walked her down the beach, and she saw Nathan. He looked perfect. Nathan couldn't believe how beautiful Brooke looked. They said their vows, and their I do's, and then they kissed right there on the beach.

After the beach, they all went out for a fancy dinner, at a restaurant that is impossible to get into.

"We just want to welcome you into the family, Nathan," Brooke's mother said, hugging Nathan. Brooke couldn't believe it. She had thought her parents were going to be furious, but they actually were alright with it.

Dinner lasted a few hours.

"Thanks soooo much for all being with us tonight," Brooke told her parents, Peyton and Jake as the night came to an end. "I guess Nathan and I are going to be heading out for the night now..."

"Oh ya! Where are you two going?" Peyton asked.

Brooke looked at Nathan, "Yeah...where are we going?"

"We are taking a short drive to Newport Beach. It's beautiful, and I figured we could stay the night in the hotel I booked us in,"

Brooke smiled, "Aw...Nathan, that sounds perfect."

"Are you and Jake heading home tonight?" Brooke asked.

"We thought we would stay a couple of nights, so we'll see you tomorrow?" Peyton asked.

Brooke nodded, "Yes. Are you staying at our house?" Brooke asked.

Brooke's mother nodded, "Yes. Of course they are."

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They got into the limo together.

"Nathan...I can't even tell you how much this day meant to me..."

"Me too. It was perfect. I really glad Peyton ended up coming,"

Brooke smiled, "Me too."

They arrived at the hotel. It was packed. It was New Years eve, and a lot of people had arraned to stay in hotels. There was a New Years eve party going on, so they decided to go into the room, and take a look.

"Oh my goodness, we have a bride and groom in here," A lady yelled out.

The DJ called out, "What are your names?"

"Mr. and Mrs. Scott," Brooke called out.

"Fearless" by Taylor Swift came on.

"Congratulations to the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, "The DJ called out.

"Well," Brooke said, "I guess we haven't had a first dance yet..."

"Well here you go," Nathan told her, grabbing her dance.

They danced, and Brooke couldn't help but kiss Nathan.

And I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first
Fearless
And I don't know why when with you I dance
In a storm in my best dress
Fearless

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They reached the hotel bedroom. They both hit the bed, still in the wedding dress and tux.

"That was a lot of fun," Brooke told Nathan.

"It was. I had a great time with you."

"I was so nervous today...when I saw you standing there on the beach..." Brooke confessed.

"I thought I was about to faint when I saw you walk down the beach. You looked beautiful. This dress is amazing....and I just knew I was so lucky. I was the luckiest man in the world to have Brooke Davis, walking down the beach to marry me..."

"Brooke Scott," She smiled.

"I am so tired," Brooke told him.

"I know. I am too. It's been a long day."

"Happy New Years. I have a feel like this is going to be a great year. The best year yet. All the bad stuff is in the past now, it's a new year, a fresh start."

"Yes. A fresh start to our new life together,"

Brooke kissed him, "Is it a bad thing if we don't have sex on our wedding night? I am just so tired...and I think it might be too soon after the--"

"Brooke! Of course it's okay. We have our whole lives together for that, it's not like we haven't had some amazing times before this night. I am fine with some kissing, spooning, falling asleep with you in my arms."

"I love you,"

"I love you too."

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A/N: Let me know what you think. I am all ready working on the next chapter. : )