An- Aundrea, here! I just want to say thanks for the reviews, I was expecting a bit more but I can't complain with what I got. Did you guys see One Tree Hill last night? It rocked! Especially the scene where Lucas rocked Peyton back and forth when she was dying and the whole don't ever leave me line; it had me in tears. Although Peyton collapsing shook me up a bit luckily for me I found out some answers. Spoiler: Apparently from a given source of mine that knows one of the One tree Hill cast, Peyton in no shape, way or form has cancer; yes, she is pregnant.
Previously:
-Leyton fluff,
- We learn of Leyton's engagement
- Leyton tell the girls and the guys about their engagement
- Leyton/Kaylee fluff.
Disclaimer: I, by any means do not own One Tree Hill. Had I did then we woul've never had to wait six whole weeks for the next chapter; especially after a cliff-hanger.
Chapter thirty four-
The sun's rays shone ever so brightly through the Leyton household as the pit patter of footsteps could vaguely be heard as it marched to its sole destination. A vague inhale could softly be heard as the scent, the enriching aroma that filled the air drifted thoroughly through said person's nostrils. He leant there, on the doorway, a smile coming to his face as he watched the explicit movements a certain poignant blonde was currently doing. Surprise danced in his eyes at her even being able to get out of the bedroom, much less cooking. Pregnancy had turned on her in the most worst human way possible, involving back aches, headaches more then he could ever think she could cope with. Needless to say, the last month had been pretty horrible for her and he was estatic that his fiancee and his child was doing just fine when it came to the health department. He had no further time to contemplate the situation as Peyton, as if sensing his gaze on her, noticed his presence and turned around with a huge smile on her gracious face.
"Well look at that, the man of the hours up." Said Peyton, humor dancing in her eyes which Lucas had to grin at before walking up to her, arms around her pregnant belly, smile widening as she rested her hands untop of his and settled into his embrace.
"That he is." Murmured Luke, before dipping his head down and meeting her in a slow, sensual kiss that made the day seem brighter then it already is. " Goodmorning."
" Morning." She hummed with a smile, before turning around in his arms and finishing off the contents of their breakfast.
" Mmm, smells good in here. What you cooking today,Peyton soon to be Scott."
"Your favourite." She said with a grin, her heart beating faster at his proximity.
"French toast?" Questioned Lucas with an eyebrow raised, at her clear nod, he laughed. His laughs vibrating sparks through her. " You know me so well."
" That I do, If I'm gonna marry you." Murmured Peyton with a smile as she watched her fiancee move the contenats of their breakfast on the dining room table.
" You should've woke me up. I would have done it, you should be resting right now.
" Lucas" She admonished with an eyeroll. " I'm pregnant not a freakin cripple! I can handle this ,don't be such a party pooper."
" Is it too much to be worried about my fiancee and my future child's health?"
" Yes." Teased Peyton before digging her face in her food. " Now I was thinking-"
" Oh god, there's a shocker."
"Such a nice thing to say to the woman that's marrying your sorry ass and carrying your baby." Snorted Peyton,with mock-anger which Peyton shook his head at,amused.
" I'm sorry baby, please continue."
"So I was thinking we should have our wedding after the baby's born. I mean, we could have it now but I'd really not like to feel fat when I'm in my dress and I really wanna look special-"
"Baby, you look special to me twenty four seven. Doesn't matter if you marry me with a sac over your head, as long as they wed you mine, I've got no problems."
"Stop doing that!"
"Doing what?" Teased Lucas, his eyes smiling humourly.
" Being such a damn charmer!"
" It's one of my finer qualities." Murmured Lucas,laughter falling out of his mouth as his fiancee slapped him lightly on the arm, smirk in place.
" Ouch, that hurt."
"Suck it up and be a man,Scott." Teased Peyton, rolling her eyes at the pout that had formed before kissing it away.
" Better?"
"Much." Bragged Lucas which she could only laugh at.
"Alright, as I was saying. What do you think?"
" I'd rather marry you,right here, right now; but since you want this so much, I'll do you the honor of granting your wish."
"Thank you."Whispered Peyton as she let her lips hover between his before giving him a quick peck.
" Your welcome. Now since we're being serious here-" He sighed. " I kinda have to tell you something."
" Oh yeah, what's that?"
" LindsaypropositionedabooktourandIhaven'tansweredyet."
"What!" Shrieked Peyton which unraveled another sigh from her fiance before he opened his mouth to repeat the sentence.
"Lindsay prop-"
" I heard what you said!" She let her eyes reach his, their gaze fixated on each other, not noticing as Peyton unconciously grabbed for his hand and held it in her own.
" Baby, why didn't you tell me? why didn't you say yes?"
" I promised myself that I'd be there for this pregnancy and your every need and I don't think I can break that; not something I'm so commited to. " He said with a sigh. " Besides, what if something happens to you or Kaylee or possible Luke junior in there; I don't think I'd be able to handle myself or the guilt that'd be passed on to my shoulders."
" Baby-" Said Peyton with a slight smile as she shook her head vastly. " This is it, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. I'm strong enough to take care of myself and as for Kaylee, she can handle you leaving for a couple weeks- she knows you're coming back in the end." At his grim expression, she laughed. " We'll miss you that's for sure, but I don't think I'd be able to handle the guilt if I kept you away from your dream and I think you atleast owe Kaylee, your biggest cheerleader; the chance to fulfill them."
"What if something goes-"
"We'll call you in a heart beat, honest to god." Recited Peyton as she held a palm ontop of her heart to seal it.
" God- I love you."
" I love you too." Whispered Peyton with a smile as she moved the tray of food around, leaning on her elbows to meet her dearly beloved husband to be in a long, meaningful kiss.
" You better love each other." Said a voice, causing the couple to break apart. " You'll be needing that peice of information to explain to little old me, how I wasn't notified that my boy and his girlfriend are getting married!"
" Hi Ma," Said Lucas with a laugh, his laugh becoming infectious as Karen waved it off rushing up to them.
"Don't hi me,boy. C'mon over here and gimme a hug." Said the brunette, tears springing into her eyes as her son did so. " My baby boy is getting married!"
" Ma!" Cried Lucas, his cheeks turning rosy pink in embarrasement which Peyton had to laugh.
" Oh hush up." Murmured Karen on the verge of tears before turning to the woman that held a special place in her heart and holding her arms out,hugging the young woman. " Peyton."
"Hi Karen,"
" You don't know how happy this makes me- I've been waiting for this the minute I found out you two got back together. I always knew you'd be my daughter in law." She gave the girl a wink. " I guess Karen Roe's still got it." Exclaimed the woman making laughter crowd through the house.
" What are you doing here,Ma?"
" What am I doing here? Boy, if you just found out your son was on the verge of marrying his high school sweetheart; you'd do the same as I did and fly out straight out here and congratulate them."
" Where's Lilly?"
"With Brooke- who is suprisingly pregnant might I add." She said letting out a surprised laugh. " You go on a trip for solely two months and you miss everything." Recited the woman, smiling at the laughs that came out of the very much in love couple in front of her, at the same time her grandaughter came running in.
" Gwandma!" Cried Kaylee sleepily as she ran into her grandmother's embrace.
" Hi sweet pea."
" Gwandma, Momma and Daddy are gettings married. I wanted to tells you but de stupid phone wasn'ts workin!" Rushed the three year old which made Karen go into fits of giggles.
"Well we'll just have to take care of that, won't we? " At her nod, she laughed. " Speaking of which? Isn't it your birthday soon?"
" Threes weeks!" Exclaimed Kaylee with a beaming smile. " Are woo gon be dere, grandma?"
" I wouldn't miss it for the world, sweet pea." Exclaimed Karen as she gave a sweet kiss to her grandchild's neck, smiling at the infectious giggles that escaped her mouth.
"Yay!" Kaylee turned to her parents with a winning smile. " Did you hear dat? Gwandpa Dan and Gwandma Karen are coming to my party!"
"Dan?" Stuttered out Karen with a bemused expression which Peyton had to slightly smile at.
"Long story."
"Remind me to ask all about it,later." She smiled as she hugged the engaged couple in front of her. " Right now, I'm in a mood to celebrate." Exclaimed Karen as she squeezed Lucas and Peyton's hands, winked at them and walked out of the room holding her grandaughter.
"Before we go into the whole Dan buisness, I'd just to like to say that I'm very much in love with you,Peyton Sawyer."
"I'm kinda in love with you too,Lucas Scott." Whispered Peyton, smiling as Lucas's lips lingered on her forehead.
Nathan Scott entered his soon to be sister in law's room and felt his mouth water at the delicous aroma of cookies that filled the air. He smiled upon the sight of his best friend attempting to take the last batch of cookies out of the oven and decided to help her out.
"Here let me help you with that." Laughed Nate as he let Peyton move out of the way before taking the batch out of the oven.
"Thank you."
"No problem." He smiled as he stole a cookie from the tray before popping into his mouth, his taste buds savouring the chocolaty taste. " Mmm chocolate, my favourite? Why is it that you never baked cookies when we were dating?"
" Because you were an egotistical jackass, besides all we ever did was fuck and break up; there wasn't much time for anything when it came to us." Said the Blonde with a smirk, rolling her eyes at the smirk that took place on her best friend's mouth.
"Ah- good times."
" Yeah,good times; one's of which my fist suffered the damages for."
"Again, my apologies." Said Nathan sincerely as he stole another cookie from the tray, ignoring Peyton's protests.
"All's forgiven, that was a lifetime ago anyway. Which brings me to my question; why are you here?"
"Can't a man come visit his soon to be sister in law for a proper congratulations without the twenty one questions?"
" Your long over due,dude." Teased Peyton as she nudged him,playfully. " I was wondering when you'd show up."
"Sorry, been a little busy."
" I can tell." She said with a smirk, which Nathan rolled his eyes at.
"So my dear brother tied the knot,huh? about time too."
" Yeah, news travels fast here,huh?" At his confusion, she laughed. " You're not the only one congratulating us today, Karen kinda beat you here by a good three hours."
"How did she take it? Karen- I mean."
" If you mean by smothering us with hugs and kisses, I'd say she took it pretty well."
"How ironic huh? my former girlfriend is about to become my sister in law."Said Nathan with a slight shake of the head which Peyton laughed at.
"When you say it like that, it sounds twisted."
" Tree Hill is twisted how many people you know are getting married to the brother of your best friend who just happens to be the person you used to sleep with?"
" It's life,buddy."Laughed Peyton which Nathan could only join at.
"Life of psychos I'd say, we're just going along for the ride." Exclaimed Nathan,emitting an eye roll from his best friend.
"Hows Naley and baby James?"
" Nickname growing on you too,huh?" Smiled Nathan, reffering to the nickname Brooke had found for them yet again. " We're good, Jamie's got his first school production in a few days, you coming?"
"Who isn't?" Laughed Peyton, smiling at the boy who had been knocking people's socks off and reminding them to schedule his activity in their agenda.
"That's James Lucas Scott for you, a general copy of his old man." Repeated Nathan, eyes sparkling at the mentionings of his son. " Hows Leyton and Kaylee- besides the engagement to look forward to."
"Great, although I'm kinda worried about Luke?"
"What did my older brother do now?" Said Nathan with a sigh which Peyton could only laugh at.
"Nothing, honest. It's just Lindsay propositioned a book tour and he's struggling with an answer."
" You threatned?"At her confusion, he elaborated. " You know, if he does say yes; would you be threatned at the thought of Lucas spending time with Lindsay?"
" Nah, should I be?"
" Most woman I know would be, especially with the ex-fiancee that almost marrried their fiancee."
"We'll we're different- besides I'm not most woman, I'm Peyton Sawyer; one of a kind. I won't say I like the idea because I don't but I trust Luke and he'd never cheat on me."
" You know, you're alright,Sawyer. I'm kinda glad that Lucas chose you as a candidate to be my sister in law."
"You know, despite all odds? I'm kinda glad I'm going to be your sister in law too." Said Peyton as she gave him a one armed hug.
"So I was thinking- you know how my father's not around and your my best friend-"
"Say no more,Sawyer."
"So you'll do it!"
"I'll be honoured to walk you down the aisle,Peyton." Answered Nathan with his signature grin, his grin widening as his mirrored one of his best friend.
"Thanks Nathan,"
" No sweat. I love you,Sawyer."
" I love you too,Scott." She said smiling, smile disintegrating as daggers replaced its postion as he tried to steal yet another cookie. " Bake your own."
"Momma,are we gonna go see Uncle Lucas?"
"You know this place like it's your own,Jim-Jam." Laughed Haley as she ruffled her baby boys blonde hair before entering the Rivercourt, laughing at a certain brother in law of hers and Skills attempting to make Kaylee shoot hoops.
"Daddy, I no want to." Whined the three year old, in exasperation.
"C'mon baby girl, just one shot." Pleaded Lucas, which Kaylee sighed heavily.
"If I make dis shot will you leaves me alone."
"Yes." Claimed Lucas and Skills in unison causing the three year old to huff angrily before taking the ball from her daddy and climbing on his back to shoot the hoop. A swish followed afterwards.
"Swish." Whispered Kaylee in glee, she turned to her uncle Skills in glee. " You owes me ten bucks,Uncold Skills." Smirked the blonde, her smirk widening as Skills groaned before giving her the cash out front.
"Why every time I come round this lil girl, she always findin ways to steal my money."
"Its bui-siness!" Cried out Kaylee in giggles, making Haley and Jamie chuckle quietly.
"Buisness,princess."
"Dat's what I saids!"She said stubbornly, her hands on her hips.
"She like a mini-peyton, man. How the hell do you live with her?"
"Beats me." Teased Lucas, which both best friends have to live with.
"Wait till Peyton gets a load of this." Bragged Haley, deciding to make her presence known with a playful smile. " Why don't you boys repeat that so I can go rat you out to,Peyton."
"We rather not."Said Skills, his eyes widening in mock-fear which emitted laughs from their friends.
"Mhmm." Teased Haley while Jamie raised an eyebrow.
"Momma,are they really scared? I heard Auntie Peyton has a nice punch."
"Where'd you hear that?" Asked Lucas as he carried his nephew in his arms.
"Poppa was telling that to Momma the other day." He pointed to his ears. " I have big ears."
"Yes you do, eavesdropper." Teased Haley as she nudged her son playfully before anyone can say anything further, Kaylee who looked up in time to see her aunt and cousin walk into the court, ran straight into Jamie's arms.
"Jamie!"
"Hey Kay," Exclaimed Jamie with a smile on his face as he hugged his best friend.
" Hi Aunt Haley!"
"Hi sweetie." She exclaimed as she cradled the three year old in her arms. Kaylee smiled at her.
" You know, my birthdays weal weal soon!"
"We've heard sweetie, you remind us everyday."
"Did you buys me a pwezzie?" Asked Kaylee as she turned to her best friend.
"I'm not telling." Sing-songed Jamie as he held a teasing smile to his face.
" Oh come on!"
"Nope, you gotta catch me first!" Laughed the four year old as he ran full speed ahead, Kaylee right behind him. Lucas turned to Haley with a smile.
" That scenes seems familiar doesn't it?"
"Yeah." She smiled. " Us, when we were four."
"Seems like a lifetime,huh? The innocent days where we'd smile and rely on our parents- or in your case mine."
"Yeah, sometimes I wish I could just go back." Reminisced Haley as she had a mental image of the past.
"Iight, enough mushy reminiscing, y'all making my stomach churn." Said Skills with a smile which both Lucas and Haley had to roll their eyes at.
" Actually Skills I have an offer that I feel you'd love to accept."
"Unless its got free food and rap music, dawg you know I aint gon be intrested."
"What if it involves the job of being my best man?" Answered Lucas, watching his best friend face form a grin ever so slowly.
"Y'all serious?"
"Does it look like I'm kidding?"
"What about Nate?"
"He's walking Peyton down the aisle and she suggested you be the best man which I agree to."
"Have I ever told you I love,Peyton?"
"Stick to Bevin,Peyton's taken." Teased Lucas which Haley and Skills had to laugh at.
"Course I take it man, anything for my homie."
"Thanks,Man." Answered Lucas honestly as he gave his best friend a man-hug.
" No sweat. So my man-" He smiled. " How the hell you gon' plan a three year old's birthday?"
"No clue. That's the hard part."
"You've planned Jamie's before what's so different?"Said the brunette woman with an eye raised.
" Actually you did- besides Jamie's a guy, Kaylee's a girl and she's very picky. Your lucky she hates clowns or there would've been a catastrophe running around."
"God bless her,huh?" Exclaimed Haley with a smile, Skills laughed.
"Why don't y'all just get her a basketball themed birthday party? Everyone loves those."
"Apparently not my kid, you saw her the past two hours. She barely cares about the game."
"I blame skinny girl, her damn genes had to stomp all over the Scott sperm." Huffed Skills angrily which the adults had to laugh at.
"Why don't you ask Peyton?"
" I wanna surprise her. She's done enough for the past three years and its hard enough that she's pregnant and can barely walk these days. I wanna give her some time to relax for a while."
"Your a good guy,Lucas Scott." Smiled Haley which caused Lucas to look down at her, humor dancing in his eyes.
"I've been told."
"Shut up."Laughed Haley as she gave her friend a light slap. " You'll figure it out and if not you can always ask Brooke."
" True, I should've came to you first? You know everything."
"Of course. Dude, haven't you heard? I'm Haley James Scott."
"Yea, quit braggin James Scott and come show us a lil thing or two." Ordered Skills as he pushed his friend since pre-school softly towards the court where a lonely ball lay all by itself.
" Just once." Warned Haley as she picked up the ball and threw it in the air, a swish echoeing through the rivercourt which Skills shook his head at.
"And she say she can't play." Murmured Skills to Luke before turning to said person at hand. " Hey baby girl, you think you can show the kids at school a trick or two. I think they'll learn better from a girl."
"Sorry Skills, My tricks are reserved for my teaching." Winked Haley as she went to retrieve the ball, Skills turned to Lucas with humour dancing in his eyes.
"You think I'm good enough to be a teacher?"
"I- I'm not even gonna answer that." Chuckled Lucas as he marched on over to his best friend.
"Magenta?"
"No"
"Red?"
"Cute but no."
"Yellow?"
"No!"
"Pink?"
"Absolutely not!"
"Peyton!"
"Brooke!" Whined Peyton in the same childish manner as she rubbed her temples frustratingly.
"How am I supposed to create your wedding dress if you won't pick a damn colour!"
"The colours you pick are all girly!"
"What's wrong with that?!"
"Its tacky! Brooke, I'm not a girly girl type and that's not gonna change because of my wedding."
" Maybe we should continue this tommorow."
"Thank god." Sighed Chase in relief as he stood up greatfully, wincing as Brooke rolled her eyes,amusedly before smacking him lightly.
"Shut up." She hugged her best friend. "We'll get this done,Peyton. We're Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, we've battled off many outcomes; I'm sure we can handle this one."
"Your right B ."
"When am I ever not?" Questioned Brooke with a laugh, frowing at the snort that came from her friends before choosing to ignore it.
"Well since we're being all mushy here- I have an offer that I'm sure you were already dying for me to ask you."
"Absolutely! Without a doubt! Yes,Yes,Yes!" Exclaimed Brooke with a squeal which Peyton had to laugh at.
"I didn't even ask you, you make me sound like I'm asking you to marry you."
" Sorry, but your not really my type." Teased Brooke earning a smack in return. " Look, we all know that you were asking me to be your maid of honor."
"Actually, I was gonna ask you to pass the mustard, my hotdogs getting dry."
"Peyton!"
"I'm kidding." Laughed Peyton as she hugged her best friend. " Brooke Davis will you be my maid of honor?"
"Hell yeah!" Squealed Brooke, the exact moment Lucas and Kaylee decided to walk through the door.
"I think my ears are broken? Are you trying to kill me,Brooke Davis. Much less in my own house."
"Hi Momma," Exclaimed Kaylee as she walked to her mommy and gave both belly and mother a kiss.
"Broody!" Exclaimed Brooke as she quickly hid the contents of Peyton's wedding dress they had finished off so far. " I'm gonna let that comment slide so be greatful that I'm too worried that you've seen the dress then to kick your scrawny behind out the revolving door."
"I'll shut up now." Said Lucas quickly before kissing Peyton quickly and sitting down. Kaylee ran up to her Uncle Chase, settling into his embrace.
"Hi Uncold Chase!"
"Hi cutiepie." Murmured Chase with a smile as he cradled the small kid.
" Sweetie,are you purposefully trying to make me feel bad?"
"Is it workings?" Said the three year old sheepishly which Brooke had to roll her eyes at, hiding a smile before holding her arms out. " C'mere you." Exclaimed the brunette, smile widening as the girl did so ever so slowly.
"How's my favourite three year old?"
"Good, I playeds with Jamie at the river courts today but he still wouldn'ts tell me my pwezzie!" Pouted the three year old which emitted laughter from the adults.
"Sorry , you gotta follow the rules. No knowing about the present before the actual birthday."
"But thas no fun!I playeds bask-etball and everything!" Whined Kaylee emitting laughter to run through the house again.
"Suck it up ." Laughed Brooke, laughing as Kaylee huffed angrily and rolled her eyes.
"Alright, Brooke. I hate to be the spoil sport around here but we have an appoitment with the Doctor right about now." Exclaimed Chase as he quickly hugged his friends.
"K." Answered Brooke as she kissed the three year old. " Bye, sweetie "
"Bye Aunt B."
"See ya later,Broody." Exclaimed Brooke as she hugged her best friends fiancee. " Nice choice on the fiancee by the way."
"Thanks." Laughed Lucas as he watched his former girlfriend hug his fiancee.
"Call me later?"
"You know it,P." Answered the brunette as she hugged her best friend one more time before walking out the door with her boyfriend in tow.
"Daddy, I'm glads your here for my birthdays this year."
"I'm glad I'm here too." Said Lucas quietly as he pulled his three year old to his lap, trying to discard the tears that were threatning to come out. " Hey Peyton?"
"Yea?" Asked Peyton from the side of her couch.
"C'mere." Whispered Lucas, holding out an arm for her to snuggle into him which she instantly obliged to.
"What did you want,Luke?"
"You." Whispered Lucas honestly as he kissed the side of her head. " I love you,Peyton Elisabeth Sawyer."
"I love you too, Lucas Eugene Scott."
"I loves you Momma and daddy."
"We love you too,Kayls." Ended the parents in unison as they kissed the side of their baby girls head before the family crowded in a snuggled up in a family embrace; enjoying the momentary peace that filled the air.