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Disclaimer: Don't own OTH
Chapter Eight
Everyone raised their glasses as they made a toast to Jake and Peyton. Brooke couldn't help but notice that Haley didn't even take a sip from her glass and her curiosity was peaked. However, she didn't say anything about it as she could tell that she was trying to hide it. She watched as Haley excused herself and walked towards the bathroom. Brooke only waited for a few seconds before she started to follow her.
Lucas suddenly stopped her. "Hey, don't tell me you're skipping out on the party already," he teased her. Brooke just smiled in response. "Don't stay in the bathroom for too long. I want to have a chance to dance with my girl. I'm sure we can out dance these guys."
"Is that a bet?" Jake asked him.
Brooke didn't even hear Lucas's reply as she headed to the bathroom. Peyton was right behind her. She too could tell that something was bothering Haley. They hoped nothing was wrong. However, they knew that they should check on her.
When Brooke and Peyton arrived in the bathroom, Haley was already washing her hands in a sink. She suddenly jumped when she saw Brooke and Peyton. "You shouldn't sneak up on a person like that," she said annoyed as she frowned.
"Well, we always scare Brooke. So now it's your turn," Peyton joked.
Brooke was about to comment when she decided not to. "So what's going with you, Haley?" she asked her.
Haley took a deep breath before speaking. She knew that she couldn't anything from her friends. "I'm pregnant." She immediately started to shush Brooke and Peyton as they started squealing happily. "Nobody else knows including Nathan. I haven't told him yet. I'm not even sure if I should."
Peyton and Brooke exchanged confused looks. "What? Why not?" Peyton asked her. "Is everything ok between you two?" She was concerned and Brooke couldn't blame her. There was something about Nathan that didn't make her want to trust him. However, she was willing to put up with him for Lucas and Haley.
Haley nodded. "Yeah, everything's going fine. It's just that he decided to change his mind about having a family all of a sudden."
"Did he say why?" Peyton asked.
Haley shook her head. "I can't tell him. One of you guys has to cover me and say you're pregnant instead."
"Haley, we can't do that. It wouldn't be right. And it wouldn't work because Jake and I always use protection," Peyton replied as she turned to Brooke. "But you and Lucas seem to be so into having sex that it doesn't sound like you two are always careful."
Brooke gave her an offended look. "My sex life isn't any of your business."
"But you don't always use protection, right?" Haley asked hopefully.
Brooke sighed. "No, but I can't cover for you. I have too much on my plate already to do this favor for you. I'm sorry." She didn't let Peyton or Haley reply. Instead, she headed out of the bathroom and back over to Lucas and the rest of the gang. "Come on, Lucas. I want to get closer to the band."
"Hold on. I want to take a few pictures of us before you leave us," Peyton said as she and Haley came back. Neither said anything about Haley's news. Brooke decided to forget it as she protested along with her friends. But Peyton was firm. "Hey, it's my party. I can do whatever the hell I want. And I promise I'll take only a couple of pictures," she told them.
Jake groaned. "You know that's never true. Once you start, you get carried away."
"Come on. The sooner we do it, the sooner it is done," Brooke pointed out. No one could argue with that. So they started to pose and smile as the camera started clicking. Nobody even noticed a flash from a second camera across the room from the bar.
Hours later, Lucas drove Brooke back to her apartment. Luckily, they had only drunk one glass of wine each. So they both felt safe to drive home. However, Lucas and Brooke wanted some alone time after being with their friends all evening. So he offered to take her home instead of Jake and Peyton, who Brooke had ridden with. Brooke had happily accepted.
"Thank you for driving me home," Brooke told Lucas gratefully as he walked her up to the door.
"It was no problem, Pretty Girl," Lucas replied as they shared a loving kiss.
Brooke smiled at her new nickname. "I love it. Now I need to think of a nickname for you," she said as she unlocked the front door.
Lucas shrugged as they walked into the foyer. "I don't need a nickname," he replied. "Besides, what would you call me?" he asked her.
Brooke groaned disappointed as she shut the front door. "Come on. It's only fair since you gave me a nickname."
"But what nickname would you give me? Everyone already calls me 'Luke'," Lucas pointed out as he sat down on the couch.
"You are no fun, Broody," Brooke pouted as she sat down next to him.
Lucas just gave her a smile. "Yes, I am and you know it," he replied as he started tickling her. She squealed with laughter as she tried to get away from him. She was able to escape and ran to her bedroom. Lucas ran after her and tried to grab her. She climbed on the bed and he climbed on after her. "Now I have you," he said playfully as he grabbed her around the waist.
"Please spare me," Brooke replied.
"I'll let you go on one request. You must satisfy me with my need of sexual pleasure," Lucas told her as he kissed her neck. "And it must be good or I'll demand more."
Brooke froze at his words. She suddenly realized that this was hitting too close to home. The painful memories of Dan Scott trying to hit on her instantly came back. "Lucas, I don't want to play this game anymore," she said, pushing him away from her. He looked at her surprised. He had felt tense at her words. "I'm kind of tired and just want to go to bed."
Lucas nodded understandingly. "Do you want some company tonight?" he asked her as he moved his arms from around her waist.
Brooke looked at him. "Do you even have to ask?" she asked him as she gave him a smile.
Lucas smiled in return as he leaned over and gave her another passionate kiss. "Want to play hooky tomorrow?" he asked her.
"You've been playing hooky a lot lately. I'm surprised that your mom hasn't fired you," Brooke replied with a laugh.
Lucas sighed as he realized that Brooke was right. "Yeah, I know. She understands that I am in love and want to be with my girl. But she doesn't like that I am neglecting my responsibilities as the manager."
Brooke thought for a moment. "Have you ever thought of handing the manager's job to someone else? Like Nathan?" she asked him.
Lucas shook his head. "He and Haley probably would if Haley's family wasn't living so close."
Brooke nodded understandingly. "I'll have to think about it some more," she replied as she started to pull off her shirt. The truth was that she hadn't had a chance to talk about it with her parents yet. She knew that she had to make that phone call soon. But she didn't want to think about that now. Instead, she wanted to play a different game with Lucas.
"Could you help me?" she asked him with a playful grin.
Lucas grinned back. He was thrilled to hear that Brooke wanted to play more games. "Sure," he replied. A few seconds later, her bra was exposed. Lucas took the time to appreciate the sight in front of him. "Brooke Davis, this is turning me on."
"I thought it might," Brooke replied with a smile. "Now I think it's your turn. Show me that handsome chest of yours, Broody." Lucas happily took off his shirt and Brooke looked at him unimpressed. "I think I would love it more if you showed me your boxer shorts."
Lucas interrupted her. "You go first."
They continued to play the game until every piece of clothing was off of them. Lucas wrapped his arms around Brooke and lowered her down onto the bed as he sucked her lower lip his mouth. He felt Brooke gasp as he settled his weight over her gently. Brooke drew her knees up slightly to give him more room. He looked down into Brooke's eyes, his own eyes were hooded with burning desire. Her lips were swollen; her hair mussed slightly where he had one hand tangled in it.
Lucas licked his suddenly dry lips, as he continued to gaze into Brooke's eyes. He saw the desire that was burning in them and he found himself drowning in them. He moaned slightly and simply lowered his head again, reclaiming her mouth in his.
Lucas traced Brooke's lower lip with the tip of his tongue, needing to taste her again. He felt her satin soft lips part under his, and he groaned low in his throat to her velvety tongue slip against his. His whole body throbbed with desire, his brain refusing to comply as his body took over. Brooke shifted under his weight, both of them moaning softly into each other's mouths when the hard length of his erection pressed straight against her core.
Brooke lifted her head from the pillows, pressing her lips harder against Lucas's lips. She nipped his lower lip gently. His soft growl he gave in response was in sync with the light pressing of his groin to hers. Brooke couldn't help it. She lifted her hips further against his, while running his fingers through his hair.
Lucas moved and carefully guided himself to her, causing their lips to part. Brooke gasped softly, as he grunted softly. He thrust shallowly, inching his way into her. He glanced down at her and lowered his head. His kiss was deep and powerful and Brooke lost herself in him as he filled her completely and he began to move.
She could feel his muscular back moving under her hands. His deep gasps met her ears as he thrust harder, bringing them towards the goal they so desperately sought. She could tell he wanted her with him. His hand slipped under her ass and tilted her hips up slightly as his body pushed hers harder and faster. Then suddenly, the world exploded into stars.
Brooke arched towards him as she went limp. Lucas lifted a leg and wrapped it around his waist and pounded into her hard. His entire body seemed to throb as he emptied himself, both body and soul, into her. He then slumped heavily onto her shaking form as he breathed hard and panted her into her neck.
They lay there silently for a few moments before Lucas moved and pulled the covers over them. He rolled onto his back and she cuddled up to his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and he kissed his forehead. He could feel Brooke relaxing towards sleep under him as he closed his eyes.
