Thanks for the feedback guys :) I realized that when I copied the story into fanfic a chunk of one of the paragraphs was missing…oops. Sorry for any confusion. But anyway, here's chapter 2 xo

Brooke woke up, the light from the window shining on her face, squinting she slowly opened her eyes. She went to stretch, but her arm was stopped by the body next to her, turning she smiled. She forgot she was in Lucas's room, she must have fallen asleep while they were talking. Slowly untangling herself from Lucas, she walked quietly to the door. She was grateful the cabin was quiet, it sounded like everyone was still sleeping. The last thing she needed was for everyone to see her coming out of his room, especially since nothing even happened.

After heading back to her room and taking a quick shower, Brooke made her way into the kitchen area. "Hey," Haley said as she came into the room. She was getting breakfast ready for everyone, pancakes, eggs, bacon, the works. And she had a nice hot freshly brewed pot of coffee sitting on the counter.

"Hey, I didn't think anyone else was up yet," she answered grabbing coffee and sitting at the counter.

"Yeah me either, you look like you've been up for a while. You're not working are you?"

"No, I wasn't working, you took my phone remember. But even if you hadn't, I realized you were right, I wanna enjoy this trip."

'Really?" Haley asked looked at her skeptically, "you're not just saying that to get your phone back right?"

Brooke laughed, "no, I really think this trip will be good for me."

"What changed your mind?"

Shrugging the brunette smiled. She thought about last night, staring up at the mountain, how at peace she was. Then she thought about Lucas and how easy it was talking to him, venting really. They both needed this time off. "I just think I deserve a break for a week, besides, it's my birthday, I'm not gonna let Victoria bring me down."

Before Haley could reply, Nathan walked into the kitchen stretching, "that smells great Hales," he said kissing his wife and sitting next to Brooke. "I wonder if Lucas ever got here."

Brooke smiled and had to stop herself from saying anything as her thoughts went back to last night. Just as Haley went to ask about the smirk on her friends face, Lucas walked in answering Nathan's question. "Morning guys," he said making his way over to hug his best friend.

"Hey stranger," Haley said wrapping her arms around him.

"Glad you made it," Nathan chimed in as Luke made his way over and patted his brother on the shoulder.

"I wouldn't miss this, I missed you guys," the blonde said as he continued his way down the line. "Brooke," he smiled, taking a seat on the other side of her. He wasn't sure if he should bring up last night, he wasn't really sure what happened between them, but he knew he liked having her in his arms again.

"Morning Broody," she smiled, dimples shining on her face.

He held Brooke's stare for a while before she looked away, taking a sip of her coffee. He could see Haley watching them and knew he needed to direct his attention somewhere else. "Food smells good, I'm starving."

"Don't rush the cook, it'll be done soon."

"Hey, not rushing. I mean I guess we should all be thankful you're the one behind the stove though," clearly directing that comment at the woman next to him.

"Hey!" Brooke replied, lightly pushing Lucas. "But shouldn't we wait till everyone is up to eat?" she asked thinking not only would that be polite, but also thinking it would mean Lucas would have to wait for his food.

"Uh uh, I'm with Luke, I'm hungry." Nathan answered.

"No, Brooke's right, we should wait," Haley said flipping another pancake, and receiving groans from the two men at the counter. "What's the plan for today anyway?"

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm planning on hittin that mountain today," Skills said as he joined the rest of them, Bevin following behind.

As everyone slowly started waking up, they grabbed food from the kitchen and spread out throughout the living room. Brooke sat out on the porch wrapped in a blanket, just taking it all in. This place was amazing. She was blown away by the size of the mountains and just how beautiful everything was. Opening the sliding door, Lucas walked out and sat next to her, smiling at the site in front of. "This place is gorgeous," he said, getting a nod in reply from her. "It's so peaceful; it may be the perfect place to get some writing done."

"Just be careful, Haley might take your laptop," she teased and he leaned into her, "But about your book, I guess I fell asleep on you last night, how's this one going?"

"It's ok. I feel like I'm a block with it though."

"Maybe I can help?" she offered.

"I can let you read what I have so far, I'd like another opinion that's not mine or Lindsay's."

"Lindsey?" she asked her heart sinking a little, as in his ex-fiancé Lindsey?

"Yeah, she's working for the new publishing company I'm with. It was weird at first, but now it's nice, she knows my writing and she knows what I'm trying to say. And she's doing really well, she's engaged to another editor at the company, they're actually a great couple," he said a smile resting on his lips. That's not something he ever thought he'd say, especially after she had left him at the alter. He was so sure Lindsay was the one he was meant to be with back then, like Peyton in high school, but now he was happy for both of them.

"You're right, this really is amazing," Brooke said pulling him out of his thoughts," It kinda puts it all in perspective, ya know? Like all that stress and worry is for nothing, this is all that matters." Turning, she looked at him for the first time since he came outside, "I'm really glad you're here."

"Me too," he smiled taking her hand in his and giving it a little squeeze. He wanted to tell her how much he missed her, how much he had thought about her lately, but this was Brooke, he knew he had to take things slow. So for now, he settled for taking in the view of the mountain, holding her hand, that sense of peace washing over them both; he somehow knew everything would be ok.

Nathan watched as Lucas followed Brooke out on the porch and smiled, before heading into his room to change. He had been looking at the two of them all morning, watching them interact. "I'm telling you Hales, there's something going on there."

"Nathan will you stop, they're friends."

"Yes, but they're friends with history. Do you see the way they keep looking at each other? I'm telling you something is gonna happen this week."

"Ok, I'll admit I saw them looking at each other earlier, but that doesn't mean something is going to happen," she said walking into the bathroom to get ready.

"Alright if you say so, but I'm just saying, the last time I thought Lucas had feelings for Brooke I wasn't wrong and they dated for a year."

"Wait a minute, are you trying to tell me that you think you know Lucas better than me?" she asked walking back into the room, hands on her hips.

"I'm not saying that, maybe just that I know his emotions better," he teased.

"Really? And what makes you such an expert? I mean you may have been right before, but things didn't exactly work out for the two of them last time."

"I'm more observant than you think. When everyone was pushing him towards Peyton, I just sat back, look how that ended up."

"So you're telling me that you've always thought he'd up with Brooke?" Nathan nodded, a smug smile resting on his face. "You're so full of it. Besides, he's not even with Brooke."

"No, but just wait he will be," he said pulling his wife into him.

She shook her head and rolled her eyes, there was no use in arguing, he wasn't going to let this go, "whatever you say Nathan."

"I'm gonna remember you said that," he said, causing her to laugh. Leaning in, he kissed her softly, knowing he was right, but loving his wife enough not to continue to push. They'd all just have to wait and see.

Everyone was suited up and gotten their skis. Now they were just waiting for their friends. Jake had gotten a call from Jenny and now he and Peyton were passing his phone back and forth. Haley and Nathan decided to take this time to check on Jamie.

"Ok, why do we have to wait for them? It's not like the rest of us have kids to check on," Rachel scoffed as she paced impatiently.

"Rachel's right, I wanna start skiing already," Bevin added, always one to agree.

"Because we're a group, we'll go up as a group and end the day as group," Brooke said causing Rachel to scoff and Bevin to roll her eyes. Lucas squeezed her shoulder to reassure her and give his support. Turning she smiled at him and mouthed 'thank you' and he nodded in return. Peyton and Jake walked over to join the group, "how's Jenny?" Brooke asked smiling back at her friends.

"Good, she just wanted to tell us about her art show, she's excited the teacher asked to hang up one of her pieces," Peyton said beaming with pride. Even though Jenny wasn't hers biologically, she still helped raise her; especially now that Nikki had fully given up her parental rights.

"Like mother, like daughter," the brunette replied, causing her friend to grin even brighter if possible.

"Finally!" Rachel said as Haley and Nathan made their way over to the group.

They all made their way over to the hill and started putting their skis on. When it came time to sit on the lift, they all broke off into couples, leaving Brooke and Lucas paired with each other.

"I guess you're stuck with me," he said taking her hand as they stood in line.

"I'm ok with that," she said smiling back at him. "When's the last time you were skiing?"

"Oh, I don't know, I was little. Keith took me and my mom," he replied, a sad smile on his lips. She squeezed his hand in comfort knowing the memory was both a happy and a sad thing for him.

"Next," the man running the lift called, pulling them out of their thoughts and conversation. Sitting down they locked their skis as the they slowly moved off the ground and up the mountain.

Lucas was staring, he knew he was, but he couldn't help it. "What?" Brooke asked catching him, "what?" she laughed asking again.

"Nothing," he answered shaking his head, not able to wipe the smile off his face.

"So what else is going on in the world of Lucas Scott?"

"Not much, Lindsey keeps saying I should do another book tour, but I don't know."

"Why not? I think it'll be good for you. Plus, It'll give you an excuse to come see me," she said only half serious.

"I don't need an excuse to come see you Brooke Davis."

Before she could reply, they got to the top of the hill and had to get ready to slide off. Brooke grabbed Lucas's arm for balance, but when he slipped, they both ended up tumbling down the small dip, Lucas landing on top of Brooke. "Are you ok?" Lucas asked brushing the hair out of her face.

She nodded, "I'm fine." They stayed like that for a few seconds, staring at each other, that was until Skills came over to help them up.

"You alright man?" he asked pulling Lucas off the snow, Mouth helping Brooke.

"We're fine, we just slipped," he said shrugging.

"Brooke lets go!" Rachel called from the top of the hill. She turned to look at Lucas and shrugged heading over to the girls.

"Alright, let's do this!" Haley said as they all lined up.

"Last one to the bottom has to buy everyone a round at the bar," Rachel yelled as she took off down the hill; everyone else following quickly behind.

After a long day on the slopes, the gang opted for a relaxing night in. The girls were all excited to get in the hot tub, so after changing into their suits, they grabbed wine and headed out onto the back deck.

"Alright, so what's going on in everyone's life?" Haley asked as she poured wine and handed out wine glasses. "What about you Rachel?"

"Not much, Mouth and I have been thinking about moving back to Tree Hill. He got offered a job at the news station. Besides if we're gonna start a family, he wants it to be at home."

"Awwe, you guys wanna start a family?" Brooke cooed taking a sip of her wine.

"Yeah, yeah, lets not make a big deal out of this," Rachel said trying to brush off the thought of her settling down was a big deal.

"Actually speaking of starting a family, I can't have this," Peyton said handing her wine back to Haley.

"Oh my God, P. Sawyer are you pregnant?" Brooke asked looking across at her best friend. She smiled looking around at her friends and nodded. "Alright, cheers to Peyton being a mommy," she smiled raising her glass up, toasting to her best friend.

"What about you Brooke? There's no new guy in your life?" Rachel asked always one to push the guy question.

She shook her head, taking another sip, "I don't have time to date right now, things are pretty crazy with the company."

"Who said anything about dating?" the red head shot back, causing Brooke to roll her eyes.

"You Lucas seem to be getting pretty cozy," Bevin chimed in.

"Why because we shared a ski left?" Brooke shot back. She wasn't sure what her feelings for Lucas were anymore, but she knew she didn't want to talk about it, especially right now.

"I'm just saying, you guys have been spending a lot of time together."

"Bevin does have a point," Rachel added.

"Guys we're friends, we've been catching up." Brooke was happy the guys decided to come out and 'invade' their chat, not giving anyone time to respond.

"Hey ladies," Mouth said climbing in first, sliding next to Rachel.

"Hey baby," Rachel said she wrapped her arms around his neck and started kissing him.

"Get a room!" Nathan yelled sitting next to Haley.

"Actually," Rachel said standing up, "that's a great idea." Grabbing Mouth's hand and pulled him up and out of the Jacuzzi and into the house.

"That's a good idea," Bevin said getting out and grabbing Skills before he had a chance to get in the water.

Haley and Nathan finally decided to go in, leaving Brooke, Lucas, Peyton, and Jake.

"So Jake, Peyton told us the good news, congratulations," Brooke said smiling.

"What are you talking about?" Luke asked looking between the three of them confused.

"Peyton's pregnant," the brunette said.

"Wow, congrats guys," he said smiling at Peyton and patting Jake on the shoulder.

"What about you man? When are you settling down?" Jake asked.

Lucas shrugged feeling like he was being put on the spot, "I guess when the times right. I'm pretty busy with my book tour and writing. I guess I just need a girl worth visiting," he said looking over at Brooke. Her heart jumping slightly, thinking back to what he had said to her this morning.

She shifted and cleared her throat, feeling like the attention was on her, even though they're other friends weren't even looking her way. "So you decided to do the tour?" she asked.

"Yeah, you were right; I think it'll be good. Besides, traveling usually helps with writing," he answered sliding a little bit closer to her.

Peyton saw the exchange between her friends and smiled, maybe Bevin was right, there was something going on there. "Ok, well I'm exhausted, Jake, lets go to bed," she said practically pulling him out of the water. The truth was, she really wasn't that tired, but she wanted to do this for her best friend.

"Good night guys," Luke said.

"Night," Brooke said turning up the heat in the tub, the cold air starting to get to her.

"You cold?"

"A little," she replied sinking her shoulders into the water. Lucas wrapped he arm around her and pulled her into him. Leaning in she smiled, she didn't know if it was the wine, the mountains, or the fact that they were sitting so close in a hot tub, but Brooke couldn't help but lean into him; everything about this just felt right. "Do you remember the first time we were in a hot tub together?"

He laughed, pulling her in to him closer, "I could I forget it. You brought me to a stranger's house and stripped in front of me, I say it was a pretty good night." She laughed with him, thinking about that night. She had gotten him to do some pretty crazy things back in the day. "We had a lot of pretty good nights," he said kissing the side of her head.

She turned in his arms and smiled and nodded, "we did." Shifting, she ran her hand through his hair and smiled. It was now or never, Lucas thought as he leaned in, placing a soft kiss on her lips. As he felt her deepen the kiss, he ran his hands through her hair. Brooke ran her hands down his chest, loving the feeling of each muscle. As she felt his hands slide lower, she felt every part of her warm; it had been way too long since she had been with Lucas. But something in her knew this was too good to be true, she didn't want to think about that, she tried with everything in to push those thoughts down. Pushing him back slightly she rested her forehead against his.

"Sorry, I…"

Brooke placed her finger on his lip to stop him from continuing, she didn't want him to think she regretted what just happened. "no, it's ok. I just think we should take things slow. Whatever is happening between us, it's just a lot to think about."

Luke nodded, knowing exactly what she meant, especially given their past. "We'll figure things out," he said pulling her in, kissing the side of her head again.

Since the last chapter was so short, I tried to make this one a lot longer for you. I hope you enjoy it as much as you did the first one. Please let me know what you think xo