The Takeover
Chapter 32
authors note Lucas's grief journey has only just started. Brooke is also grieving as well. For a long time Karen was a mother figure to her. Karen's death has given Peyton an opportunity to make a place in Lucas's life again. Her plans to leave town are on hold until she gets what she thinks she's owed.
The brucas pregnancy is the light that is really keeping Brucas afloat.
To most seeing it from a distance. Peyton was simply offering support to Lucas on the porch that day.
But what started off as words grew into hand holding. Hugs and affection that Peyton knew she shouldn't attempt.
Yet she had feeling consumed with her own feelings.
Wanting to make him feel better. In the only way she knew how.
Using her body and crossing boundaries.
A kiss on cheek soon turned into a kiss on the lips.
Lucas was so stunned by it he didn't know how to react.
He made his way inside after that. Peyton cringed knowing she had done too much.
...
Time had moved forward. Life continued to go on at lighting speed.
As Brooke entered her 18 week of pregnancy.
The couple's face lit up at the sight of their latest ultrasound pictures.
The babies were developing well. Moving around. Sucking their thumbs. Despite how they felt early on.
Keeping the genders a secret was still the plan.
Trouble sleeping. Back aches. Leg cramps. Swelling.
Brooke felt intune with her body yet disconnected at the same time.
The babies were kicking strong enough for the sensation to be felt.
And each time Brooke or Lucas felt that. They were reminded that there was much more life and memories to make.
They had to allow themselves not to darken this life altering experience.
They knew that's the last thing Karen would want.
"Shopping for maternity clothes with Haley and Rachel was alot more fun then i thought it would be."
Her belly had extended. Her breasts had gone up a size.
And to Lucas she had never been more captivating or stunning.
"I had been spending time with Peyton up until recently."
"We connected over losing moms but that's over now."
"Because during our last and final meet up. She kissed me." Lucas admitted.
Brooke's eyes went wide. A hurt expression went across her face.
"Why didn't you come to me? Instead of her and why hide it?" Brooke questioned.
"Because i didn't think you would understand and i didn't tell you until now because i didn't want you to get hurt or feel angry."
"You're pregnant and I'm not trying to ruin this experince. I love you so much."
"Peyton's presence just became comforting I don't know." Lucas admitted.
