From the death of the old man, Lucas didn't feel like he could win this game without him. Lucas buttoned his suit and looked at himself in the mirror. Haley walked into the room, making sure that he was okay.
"This is the first game that he's not going to see." Lucas frowned, noticing that old man has been there for Lucas.
"Who says he's not going to see it?" Haley asked him. Lucas turned around and looked at Haley. He had to believe that the old man was watching, so that he could see him again. "I think he's going to watch every game, every book signing, Davis' first walk, word, girlfriend. He's going to be there for it all." Haley said to him.
"Let's just hope that Brooke gets to." Lucas raised his eyebrow. Haley tapped him on his back.
"I believe she's coming back, you go to the game, I'll stay and watch Davis." Haley told Lucas. Lucas quickly ran out to the house to the game. Haley walked into the living with Nathan who was holding Davis. "I'm trying to keep Lucas from falling apart," Haley said honestly. She tried to smile but nothing but tears came from her eyes. Nathan didn't understand, she seemed so happy. Haley turned around. "I'm just so afraid that I might actually lose her this time...I can't lose her Nathan. I can't." Haley sobbed.
"She's going to make it." Nathan assured her.
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Lucas looked around the crowded gym, seeing the people cheering on their teams. He had this sudden urge of peace and hope. This was everything that he dreamed about but was scared to have. He thought that this life would be behind him but things come around full circle. Lucas walked over to skills with a bright smile.
"Hey, man, what's going on?" Skills shook Lucas' hand.
"I finished the book," Lucas informed Skills.
"Congrats man," Skills pulled Lucas in for a hug. Lucas watched the team run around the court, fighting for the ball. "This is it, man." Skills looked over at the team.
"Yea..." Lucas smiled proudly. He was proud of himself and the life that he had. He never thought about what of this happened because he was thankful for what he had. This life, the wonder, it all made him thank God and the people that made it happen. He was doing what he wanted to do, what he had dreamed about. Everything was falling in line, he realized that life was going to be hard and that he will have lose in his life. He believes that he will see the old man and that he's looking over him. This was an amazing feeling that Lucas was having. The hour had past and there were only a few seconds left. His team meant in a huddle.
"Do you guys want this!" Lucas asked them.
"YEA!" the team yelled.
"Then get it! We fought for this! We worked hard every day for this. Now it's time to pay it off. We do this for us! We do this for the school!"
"And for Davis, for Brooke!" One of the boys screamed.
"You only get one shot at this. This team, this moment. Take it." Lucas said softly. The boys nodded, they ran out into the court. They played their best until the last five seconds. Lucas watched as he team tried their best, as they fought as hard as they could. Now, it was the end of the game and they only had a few seconds left. Number 15, Tristan grabbed the ball from the other team and took the shot. The crowd looks up as the ball went in. Lucas jumped in amazement, they won. They had won the championship. They actually won. Lucas dropped to his knees, he did it.
They had won the championship, they couldn't believe it. Everyone was running, hugging and crying. Lucas stood there, not knowing what to do next. Everything was happening so fast, his dream finally came true. He felt a pat on the back, he turned around and saw Nathan.
"We did it!" Nathan yelled, they hugged each other quickly.
"That was a risky shot nat," Lucas laughed. Nathan shrugged his shoulders.
"That's not the only thing risky were going to make tonight." Nathan turned Lucas over to Brooke. She was cheering and hugging strangers because she was so excited.
"It's useless nat. We tried, it didn't work out." Lucas turned back around to Nathan.
"Yea because your sorry ass felt sorry for Peyton." Nathan playfully shoved Lucas. "Now you have both girls falling head over heels for you." Nathan laughed. Lucas rolled his eyes.
"I don't. Brooke doesn't feel the same way." Lucas shrugged his shoulders.
"Oh, please. You guys been in love with each other ever since you laid eyes on each other." Haley walked up behind Nathan, wrapping her arms around him.
"You too Haley. I thought you were on my side." Lucas asked her.
"I'm actually on Brookes side but its your decision. Brooke or Peyton." Haley told Lucas.
"Maybe both." Nathan shrugged his shoulders. Haley slapped Nathan.
"Just go, be with the love of your life." Haley grabbed Nathan's hand and walked away. Lucas turns around, he walked over to Brooke. He was asking God to stop him, anything and everything. He knew that something would but if it didn't, then she was meant to be. Brooke turned around to Lucas standing in front of her.
"Lucas!" Brooke wrapped her arms around him. "As senior class president I would like to say congratulations." Brooke told him.
"Wow, that means a lot coming from the president." Lucas smirked.
"Just because you won the championship mister doesn't mean you can be smart ass." Brooke pointed at him. "So who do you want standing next to you?" Brooke asked him. Lucas paused, he looked back at Peyton and saw her dancing with friends. "Its okay, go. We weren't meant to be the epic love of Tree Hill High." Brooke winked, pushing him towards Peyton. Lucas couldn't believe how selfless Brooke was. Lucas smiled, walking towards Peyton. Lucas rubbed Peyton shoulder to grab her attention. Peyton turned around, hoping that Lucas made up his mind.
"I heard about you and Brooke." Peyton said to him. "Cant say that I'm not surprised," Peyton said still bitter about the whole thing.
"You're going to be even more surprised when I tell that I chose her." Lucas quickly said with a smile. Peyton frowned, that's not what she wanted to hear. "I hope you find happiness, Peyton. I really do." Lucas walked away. Lucas looked through the crowd, trying to find Brooke but he couldn't find her. He walked out the gym and looked down the hallway, he saw Brooke walking away. "Brooke?!" He yelled, she turned around to see Lucas running towards her. "Where are you going?" Lucas asked her.
"Home." Brooke chuckled.
"No, see, because I had this whole speech about how I love you and how I want to spend the rest of my life you." Lucas started to say. Brooke smiled happily, she was hoping that he would choose him. "You will always be the one. And we were meant to the epic love of Tree Hill High." Lucas smirked. Brooke laughed and leaped into his arms. Lucas spun her around as they kissed passionately.
"I want to hear that speech one day." Brooke kinked her eyebrow.
"I'll tell you at our wedding." Lucas placed Brooke on the ground. Nathan and Haley walked out of the gym and saw Lucas and Brooke.
"So you chose," Nathan said surprisingly.
"Damn right." Brooke crossed her arms. Haley ran to Brooke and hugged her tightly.
"I thought you would have chickened out." Nathan told Lucas.
"I thought about it but being with Brooke would be better." Lucas chuckled.
"Brooke, huh?" Nathan asked him as they walked out of the school. They watched as Haley jumped on Brookes back.
"Yea...Brooke." Lucas smiled happily.
"Are you sure?" Nathan raised his eyebrow.
"Seriously? Yes I'm definitely sure. She's the one." Lucas looked back at Brooke.
"I know... I actually knew this whole time." Nathan shrugged his shoulders. "God and I were just waiting for you to figure it out."
Lucas pulled the chair up to Brooke, he grabbed her hand and looked down at the paper that was in front of him. He kissed her hand.
"We won the championship, I wouldn't have done it without you." Lucas confessed. "I wouldn't be able to do a lot of things without you...but I finished my book. For a second I was stuck, I didn't know how to write an ending because it's about us. But I did." Lucas looked down at the paper. It was the ending of his book, the last chapter of a never ending story. "People aren't always meant to be together. But I got lucky. She was a beacon of light." Lucas took in a deep breath, reading the last chapter of his book to Brooke. "The first night I meet her, I couldn't keep my eyes off her. Trust me, I tried. She was perky, loving, the funny girl that everyone loved to know. I never thought I would have a chance with her. But I did. She's a godly woman. She was love. So Brooke Davis, this is my letter to you. Dear, Brooke," Lucas stopped, feeling a chill down his spine. "There is so much I want to say, so much I want to thank you for. I miss you. I wish you'd wake up so I wouldn't be scared of losing you. I haven't heard your voice for a long time. It seems like years. I forgotten what you sound like. But I will never forget your contagious laugh. It always made my night. Some nights I wait for you at the door. I tried to refuse myself to think that your gone. Everything reminds me of you. Even when your not with me. It feels like you are. I keep reminding myself that everything is okay. Because that's what you would tell me. Davis is getting bigger but there is something missing and it's you. I feel like I can't do this without you. There are things you can teach him that I can't. I miss you so bad it hurts. I feel like this pain will never go away until you come back to me. I try to not think about it but I can't escape it. No matter how much I distract myself but I believe it's going to get easier. So please wake up. I don't want our story to end...love, Lucas." Lucas let out a deep breaths. He held his head down, looking down at the paper.
"That's one hell of a letter," A voice said. Lucas looked up, he saw her lips move but her eyes were still closed.
"What?" Lucas' heart stopped, he didn't even realize that he spoke. He felt like his body was going to shake. He didn't believe that he heard her voice, that it wasn't real.
"I think it's better than your vows." Brooke continued, her voice was shaky and raspy.
"Oh my god," Lucas quickly stood up, quickly kissing her.
"I hope I wasn't gone long," Brooke smiled.
"Just a little." Lucas chuckled.