To The End
Chapter 13
Can't you just make it move faster?
Lovely to be sitting here with you
And it feels like the start of a movie I've seen before
Before.
I kept my plans to myself. As i dropped off Bailey at my parents house. I saw no reason to give anyone the wrong idea. Or to fill Bailey's heart with hope.
I wasn't going to make a huge deal over whatever this.
I drove to where Lucas said to meet him.
Which was one of the newer places to eat in town i had not been too. And only saw when i was driving in.
I welcomed the warmth of the fireplace. The feeling i got when i saw Lucas. He was dressed up more then when i saw him last.
A green dress shirt and black pants and black dress shoes.
I had on a newly bought. Red dress that highlighted my curves. And make up which i only wore when i worked so an effort was being made.
It was a family run hole in the wall. Just by looking at the menu. I know the food would be good. Along with the drinks.
Alot of dark and light wood. Dim lights. Warmth and comfortable.
We talked about how we grew up our friends. I spoke about Bailey and how becoming a mom so young changed me.
Time just seemed to go on. Both of us losing track.
At some point Lucas mentioned the time and getting me home.
He lead the way out and i followed him. His hand holding mine securely.
He walked me to my car. "So how did tonight work out?" Lucas asked.
"I would of regretted missing tonight. I want to thank you for this."
"I forgot what it was like." Brooke replied.
"It's too bad you're leaving. I would love to have more nights like this. Really anymore time with you at all." Lucas admitted.
The truth was Brooke's closest friends had moved to town. Keeping it a secret from her. Both were settled into their lives and were over the long distance friendship.
Plus Bailey hadn't mentioned wanting to leave in some time now.
Which was causing her to second guess leaving town at all.
"You're leaving too." Brooke said.
"I can write anywhere. Plus i wasn't feeling settled out there."
"I didn't realize how much i missed being home until i came back."
"Tree Hill is home. I thought you weren't interested in dating anymore celebrities especially one with a child."
"What changed you're mind.?" Brooke asked.
"You did. I can't make any promises but i can tell you. I want to explore what's happening between us. I've never felt anything like this and I would regret walking away."
"I like you Brooke. I want you."
"The more time i spend with Bailey the more i realize fear took over me wanting a serious relationship. Kids. To settle down at all." Lucas explained.
"I'm afraid. To do any of this. I haven't dated in 12 years for a reason. Between my career commitments and raising Bailey."
"My wants and needs took the backseat. I haven't let anyone into my heart and i've been stress free because of it." Brooke explained.
"It sounds like existing. And lonely. I know about that."
"Trying to make something work even though it isn't." Lucas replied.
Lucas leaned over caressing her face with his hand.
Their eyes locked on each other. As he pulled her into a kiss.
Brooke kissed him back.
Feeling the temperature within her rise. As she pulled him closer.
His hands in her hair.
"Yes. More." Brooke replied. When they pulled apart.
Smiling shyly.
"I really have to get home." Brooke said.