To Wish Impossible Things Chapter 17, an one tree hill fanfic

Brooke, Lucas and company arrived to prom to flashing cameras and smiling teachers. The school was doing a video yearbook and wanted pictures of everyone. Lucas felt so proud next to Brooke. If you had asked him a year ago if you thought he would be taking Brooke Davis to their senior prom, he would have laughed at you. He wished he got to know who she really was years before, because he was more in love with her than he ever thought possible. She was this funny, happy, beautiful, smart, and kind woman. He pulled her close and kissed the tip of her nose for their photo out front of the hotel.

Brooke felt self-conscious. She was never one to show off or look beautiful and tonight everyone was coming up to her and complimenting her. She had gone with the girls and did a few of the fun dances, but that tired her out so she went back to the table. "You okay, babe" Lucas asked, noticing that she looked tired. She smiled and replied, "Perfect." "In that case, I think it's time for us to dance," he said and took her hand in his own. All she wanted to do was sit down for a few minutes, but she couldn't refuse him.

They had danced to at least five songs when Nathan and Peyton asked to cut in. They both smiled and switched dance partners.

"You look nice today, Peyton," Lucas said as he pulled her near to dance. She smiled and replied, "You don't look so bad yourself Scott. I have to tell you I am so proud of who you have become. Since you and Brooke have been together I've seen such an improvement." Lucas smiled and said, "Thanks Sawyer. I know I haven't been around too much and I've probably been a shitty friend, but I can't stand to be away from Brooke. When I am not with her I feel like I can't breath, like I'm losing my way. I know I have changed, but I wouldn't change that for the world. She means everything to me." Peyton smiled and was happy her friend was so happy. She was thankful that he had Brooke to love and change everything that used to be bad about him.

"So, Brooke are you enjoying yourself? You're not over doing it are you" Nathan asked. She laughed at how brotherly he was. "I'm fine Nathan. Just enjoying being a normal teenager tonight. I can tell you one thing though, I am going to sleep like a baby tonight." Nathan chuckled at her. "So Brooke, you know how Lucas's birthday is tomorrow?" Brooke nodded. "Well, we all pitched in and got a place at the beach for the rest of the weekend to celebrate. Lucas didn't want to ask you, because he didn't want to make you feel like you had to go. So I said I'd ask. What do you say Brooke? You want to have a fun weekend and get Lucas away from the house for a bit? And before you say you have to ask Victoria, I already did. She said as long as you were up for it, that it would be fine. We kind of already have a bag packed for you in the car too. Oh and I had to promise that you wouldn't fall down the stairs again" Nathan said completely serious. Brooke burst out laughing, causing everyone to look at her and said "Sure, why the hell not!" Nathan looked at Lucas and gave him the thumbs up. Brooke yelled over, "You know you could have just asked instead of ambushing me with Nathan" before giving him a wink and her famous dimpled smile.

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By the time eleven-thirty came around Brooke was almost asleep on the table. They all decided it was time to head out. They still had to drive to the house they rented at the beach. Lucas and Brooke drove with Nathan and Haley. Peyton and Jake drove up in their own car. Haley was fixing her hair in the mirror when the vision she saw made her smile. In the backseat Brooke was passed out on Lucas's shoulder with her legs across his lap. "Geez, we really wore her out tonight," Haley whispered. They all shook with laughter when Brooke started to lightly snore. "My baby is tired," Lucas said as he wrapped his coat over her shoulders. Nathan looked at the clock on the dashboard. "Happy birthday, Luke" he said as he pushed his arm in the backseat and bumped knuckles with his brother.

When they arrived at the house Lucas didn't have the heart to wake Brooke up. He carried her to their room and tucked her in before heading back downstairs. He stayed up until 3 a.m. with his friends and family talking, playing games, and knocking back a few beers (that he knew they shouldn't be drinking). It was nice to just sit back, relax, and not worry about anything for a few hours. When he looked at the clock he figured he should head up to bed, since Brooke wakes up early and he knew he'd want to get up with her.

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Brooke woke up very early that morning to a snoring Lucas. She couldn't help but smile at how adorable he looked when he slept. She quietly slid out of bed, as not to wake him. She jumped in a quick shower and got dressed. She had to get the car keys from Nathan so she could run back home to get Lucas's birthday present. She didn't bring it because she hadn't expected to leave for the weekend. With luck Nathan and Haley were already up and making coffee when she went to the kitchen. "Morning guys" she smiled. "Nathan, can I talk to you for a minute?" He looked at her quizzically but walked outside with her. "IS everything okay" he asked. "Yea it is. I just need a favor. Can you give me Luke's car keys so I can go get hiss present? I didn't bring it with me because I didn't know about this." He looked around a bit nervous. "He would kill me if anything happened to that car." "I promise I'll be back before he wakes up." Nathan finally agreed and handed over the keys. "Be careful."

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Brooke's luck was good today. Nathan gave her the car keys and her mother wasn't home when she got there. It's not that she didn't want to see her mother, it's just that she had to get back before Luke woke up. She ran up to her room and grabbed his present in her drawer. She opened her box where she kept her cash and grabbed the last hundred dollars she had. On the way back to the beach house she grabbed everyone coffees and made a special stop to get Luke a special breakfast. She was about ten minutes from the house when her phone went off. It was Lucas. She decided not to answer; she would deal with his wrath when she got his car back safely.

When she got to the house, Luke was sitting outside on the porch. He didn't look mad so she took that as a good sign. He came down to open her door and help her bring breakfast and the coffees in. "Why didn't you wake me up? I would have gone with you." She kissed him on the cheek and smile, "It's okay Broody. I had something I had to go do. Happy Birthday, baby" He kinked his eyebrow and smirked at her. "Thanks, baby. So where did you have to sneak off too" he asked a little intrigued. "You'll see after." He followed her inside and joined the rest of their friends.

"I'm sorry Brooke, I tried to calm him down" Nathan joked.

"It's okay. I'll forgive him soon for the wrath of hell he gave me" Brooke smiled and winked at Luke. He walked by and smacked her ass. "You're just lucky I love you" he played.

"So what are we doing today" Brooke asked.

"Well we're going to head down to the beach but we were all going to meet up later for the fireworks, but you're welcome to join us if you want" Peyton said.

Brooke laughed and said; "I think I'll skip out on baking in the sun today. Already a cancer patient you know." She felt Lucas tense next to her at her joke. Everyone else let out a nervous kind of laugh. "Oh lighten up guys it was a joke." "Not funny" Lucas mumbled. "Okay to the beach it is then, I'll go get ready" Brooke said as she walked to her room. Lucas finished his breakfast and then went back to the room.

"Brooke, you in here" he asked, already knowing the answer.

"Just a second Luke. I'm almost ready" Brooke said from the bathroom.

"We don't have to go Brooke. Why don't we just hang out today?"

"No Luke. It's your birthday. Lets go out and have fun," she said as she grabbed his hand and pulled him out the door.

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They all had a great day at the beach. The girls frolicked in the ocean and soaked up a good tan, well Peyton and Haley did anyway. Luke made sure Brooke wore tons of sunscreen and stayed under the umbrella. They had all brought their relaxing clothes to throw on, so that they could stay where they were for the fireworks. At sunset Brooke took Luke's hand so they could go for a walk on the beach. She grabbed her purse and they headed off. She found a great spot for them to sit and watch the sunset on the rocks. He held her in his arms as she sat between his legs.

"Did you have a good birthday Broody," Brooke asked.

A big smile formed on his face. "I did. Actually the best I could ever wish for."

"Well I have something I want to give you" Brooke said as she reached for her bag.

"You don't have to give me anything, Brooke. Your love is all I need."

"I know, but I wanted to." She reached into her bag and pulled out the small, wrapped box. She placed it nervously in his hand.

He took the box and unwrapped it. He opened the top and inside was a beautiful black band. He looked at her quizzically. Before he could say anything, she spoke.

"Okay, so I'm not asking you to marry me or anything. I just wanted to get you something special. I had it engraved. It's nothing really, but I didn't want to not get you anything."

He loved it. He took it out of the box and read the inscription: You're the Broody to my Cheery forever. I love you. He placed it on his ring finger, on his left hand. He pulled her face to his and kissed her. He pulled away, but only so that their noses were touching. "I love it. It is the best gift I've ever received."

They walked back to be with their friends, since they had promised they would all watch the fireworks together. It was one of the most relaxing, comfortable nights any of them had ever experienced. When the fireworks ended they headed to a nearby restaurant and grabbed a bite to eat before heading back to the house.

Brooke and Lucas went to their room to have some quiet time alone. Lucas wanted to talk to Brooke privately anyways. "Hey Pretty Girl, can we talk" he asked.

Brooke plopped herself on the bed and said, "Sure Broody. What's up?"