Chapter 13

Setting-The Gym

15 minutes later Brooke found Nathan standing in the gym. Staring at the basketball hoop. In a daze looking sad. Nathan didn't see her since his back was to her. She slowly walked over to him. And wrapped her arms around him from behind. She felt him relax against her. They both stood like that for a while.
B-"Knew I would find you here."
N-"Brooke?"
B-"Yeah it's me."

Nathan turned around in her arms. And pulled him into his arms.
N-"You ok?"
B-"Yeah I am."
N-"Peyton said you were talking to your parents. Every thing ok?"
B-"Yeah we had a good talk."
N-"That is good."
B-"Nathan you ok. you seem a little sad."
N-"You mean besides the person I love could be dying."
B-"Nathan if you taught me anything these last two days. It's not to give up. There is still a chance a donor could be found. But if not I want to spend whatever is left in my life with people I love. You the most of all. You are part of the reason I want to live. You give me hope. But if it's to much for you I will understand. You don't always have to be strong for me."

She reached up and put her hand on his cheek.
B-"What are you thinking about?" He looked down at her.
N-"That I can't lose you. It scares me."
B-"Nathan this scares me too. But I have dealt with it. And if the lord thinks it's time for me to go. Then it's time. I thought it would be easier if I left. Then to see you all watch me die. But I was wrong Nathan. If it's time than I will know we tried everything. And that I was surrounded by people I love. And that is enough for now. But there is still hope. You taught me that." She brought her hand to his neck and brought his head down for a kiss.

They pulled apart a few minutes later.
N-"I love you."
B-"I love you too. But right now you have to get ready for a game."
N-"I don't think I'm going to be up for that."
B-"Yes you will. Do it for me."
N-"Ok I'll do it for you." Then they went back to holding each other.

2 hours later at the game. And Nathan was doing really well. Brooke looked up into the stands to see her parents cheering them on. They smiled at each other. She looked to see that Lucas and Haley were sitting next to each other. And looking alot more happy. She looked down to see Peyton. Who was all smiles. Peyton looked back and they both smiled. And Peyton seemed to be looking at Jake. She looked out on the court at Nathan. She smiled and mouthed I love you. He mouthed I love you.

Then it was half time. When players were going into the locker room. That Nathan took the microphone. He looked at Brooke.
N-"Can I have everyone's attention please? There is something I want to say. In front of you all." He then looked over at Brooke.
N-"Brooke Davis can you come over here for a second please?"

Brooke hesitantly walked slowly to where Nathan was standing.
B-"What are you doing?" She whispered. He looked down and smiled at her.
N-"As most of you people don't know. I love this girl. And I'm going to ask her something that I never asked any other girl before." Nathan slowly bent down on one knee. Brooke looked at him.
B-"Nathan what are you doing. Get up."
N-"Brooke you are the love of my life. I know we are only 17. But I know you are it for me. So with that said. Brooke Annabelle Davis. Will you marry me?" He took the ring that was handed to him by Tim.

Brooke kept looking at him. The tears started forming in her eyes.
B-"Nathan I don't know what to say."
N-"Brooke we are waiting for an answer." Brooke looked down at him and smiled.
B-"Yes I will marry you Nathan."
N-"Really"
B-"Yeah." Nathan slipped the ring onto her finger. Got off the floor and pulled her into his arms and kissed her. With the whole gym watching.
N-"You have made me the happiest man alive."
B-"No I think it's the other way around."
N-"I love you."
B-"I love you too." Nathan leaned down to kiss her. They were so in a daze that they forgot where they were until they heard whitey shout.
W-"Nathan come on we still have a game to win."

Brooke and Nathan separated. Both with red faces. But they both seemed happy. Nathan walked to the locker room with the guys. And Brooke walked back over to her squad. When she got there. They all said. Let's see the ring. They all looked at it. They all said wow. But Brooke was happy. And she could see that Peyton and Haley were happy for her as well. They all smiled at each other.

End of Chapter 13
A/N I knew this last part was a little curve ball. But I hope you liked it.

Next Chapter

Brooke and Nathan's wedding.

Donor testing begins.