What Lies Ahead

About four months ago, Nathan found out he was pregnant. And for those four months, Lucas never heard the end of it. Neither did Dean and Sam. But they were always patient due to Nathan's condition. They had just gotten a sonogram of their baby a month ago, and Lucas showed it to his mom. He hasn't gotten it back since. Sam informed Lucas that Nathan was now in the second trimester, and is considered the easiest stages of pregnancy, no more morning sickness and Nathan will regain his energy, which the younger Scott was more than happy with.

Nathan was starting to get fed up with Lucas, Dean and Sam constantly stuffing all sorts of vitamins and shit down his throat, to the point where he almost got violent. In the end, however, he relented to the trio's request.

Nathan's belly was starting to show, but he was still able to wear a sweatshirt without anyone saying anything. Luckily, their junior year was over and Nathan wouldn't have to suffer the whispers and stares of everyone while his pregnancy progressed. If all went according to plan, No one would ever know Nathan Scott was pregnant.

Lucas, with the help of the Winchester doctors, explained his brother's situation to Principal Turner, just before the school year ended. And was told that Nathan will return by second semester, thus providing proper recouperation time. The principal agreed, on the condition that Nathan still complete all his homework. And as planned, Nathan has been granted a private, secluded time to take his tests and exams.

Despite his condition, Nathan was still adamant about getting married this summer. And as such, the girls have practically taken over the wedding plans as both Lucas and Nathan have anticipated. Which was fine, as long as it was simple, inexpensive...and involved no tuxes. With Haley's resources and Brooke's prusuasive skills, they managed to find place right on the beach, as well as someone who was more than willing to bind Lucas and Nathan to holy matrimony. They just neglected to mention that they were brothers.

The Scott brothers were finally enjoying the more intimate aspects of their relationship. The first trimester really kicked their ass where sex was concerned. Nathan was feeling too crappy and rundown to want anything more intimate than being held while he slept. Lucas had endured. Once the morning sickness had passed, though, that had changed. Like flipping a switch, Nathan’s libido came back and came back with a vengeance. So much so in fact, that, the moment Lucas came home from work, his sibling pounced on him. It happened so fast, they never made it to the bedroom, and opted for the couch.

"I must say...that was one hell of a welcome home greeting." Lucas panted, just coming down from his post-coital bliss.

"Yeah well, expect a lot of them in the near future." Nathan replied, still hovering over his older brother. Without warning, Nathan immediately assaulted Lucas' mouth with a hot, open mouthed kiss for a few minutes until breathing became nessessary.

"Jesus, Nate...again?"

"Hell yes!"

"Normally I wouldn't complain when it comes to sex with you, but my god...it feels like my cock's about to fall off." Lucas whined.

"Too bad. Once this kid comes, we won't have much time to do this."

"So you're trying to have as much sex as possible till then?"

"Exactly!" Nathan exclaimed before claiming Lucas' mouth again.

The moment Nathan broke the kiss, Lucas was about to protest, but the moment Nathan's mouth enveloped his cock, all coherent thoughts flew right out of his head.

"Okay I have the perfect date for your wed..." Brooke excitedly burst through the door, only to stop short at the sight of Nathan's ass in the air, and Brooke, with a very pleasing look on her face, clearly saw him going down on Lucas, who was in fact trying to get Nathan off of him.

"BROOKE! WHAT THE FUCKING HELL" Lucas yelled.

Nathan slipped his brother's cock out of his mouth and turned to their visitor, "Hello, Brooke." Nathan grinned.

"Hello to you too. And might I add, that was an impressive show you put on." Brooke smirked, "By the way...nice ass."

"Thank you." Nathan smiled at her before turning his attention to his apparently embarrissed and pissed off fiance', who was looking at the two brunettes like they were insane. In an attempt to maintain what was left of his dignity, Lucas grabbed a nearby blanket to cover himself. He would have offered it to Nathan, but he was practically strutting his naked form for Brooke, obviously not giving a shit that his erection was proudly displayed for all to see.

"Brooke, you ever heard of knocking?!" Lucas was fuming.

"Yeah, but it's so much more fun this way." Brooke laughed.

Lucas didn't even respond as he dragged Nathan into the bedroom to get dressed.

"You can't encourage her, she'll just keep doing it if you do." Lucas scolded as he and Nathan put on their gym clothes.

"Relax, Lucas. So she caught us in the act, who cares. Maybe now that she got the peak she always wanted, she won't be inclined to do it again."

"I doubt it."

"Look, why don't we see why she's here, and send Brooke on her way so we can continue with out previous activity." Nathan leered.

Lucas looked down at his cock and sighed, "I think she broke it."

Nathan walked over to Lucas and slipped his hand in Lucas' shorts and felt him swell.

"I'm sure I can fix him." Nathan said as he continued his minstrations, his lips ghosting over Lucas'

Relenting to Nathan's touch, Lucas sighed, "Fine, let's hurry up and get rid of Brook so we can finish what we started."

"Now you're talking!" Nathan smiled as he pushed Lucas towards the living room and to an anxious Brooke.

"It's great to see you, Brooke." Lucas greeted with as much sarcasm as he can muster.

"And it was great to 'see' you as well." Brooke smirked, obviously refering to his crotch, "Nathan is a lucky guy."

"You have no idea." Nathan piped in.

"Yeah, well...it won't happen again." Lucas stated.

"So why the visit, Brooke?" Nathan asked.

"Oh right, I almost forgot." Brooke smiled, and Lucas snorted. Brooke gave him a look before continuing, "Anyway, I came over to tell you that I have the perfect date for your wedding."

"When?" Nathan asked.

"July 4th."

"July 4th." Lucas repeated, "But that's a month away."

"So? It's perfect. Just think about it, you both are at the beach at night on a clear, starry night, and you're finishing up your vows. The Reverend pronounces you two wed, and that you may now kiss each other. Then, the fireworks in the background go off." Brooke had her eyes closed as she imagined what it would be like, then snapped out of her thoughts to look at the boys, "So what do you think?"

"That's...pretty good actually." Lucas said looking at Nathan, who had tears in his eyes, "Nate, are you crying?"

"No." He lied, "Fucking hormones man."

"You're right, Brooke...it is perfect, we'll do it." Lucas said, while looking at Nathan, grabbing a hold of his hand. Nathan placed a soft kiss on Lucas' lips, letting Lucas know that Nathan did indeed think it was perfect.

Brooke watched the tenderness shared between the two brothers. She'd hate to ruin it, but getting the date set wasn't the only reason why she was here.

"Sorry to intrude on your moment, but..." Brooke started.

"What?" Lucas groaned, breaking the kiss.

"Since the date has been set, everything else is done, except for one thing."

"What?" Nathan asked.

"You two need to choose your best man. Let either Tutor Girl, Peyton or myself know by the end of the week." With that said, Brooke got up and let herself out.

"I forgot about that little detail." Nathan said.

"Me too."

Lucas and Nathan sat there in silence each contemplating a possible best man. They knew that neither of their friends from school would do, none of them knew the full extent of their relationship, and they didn't want them to. Besides, both of them already had an idea of who they wanted. All they had to do was ask.

"I'm gonna ask Sam." Lucas said.

"I'm gonna ask Dean." Nathan spoke.

Though the pair of brothers were the best of friends, it just seemed as though that Lucas connected more with Sam more due to the fact that they are similar intellectually. Topics of authors, books, philosophers were often discussed between the two. Stuff that neither of their brothers would understand. Just like Lucas and Sam were alike, so were Nathan and Dean. Both of them were a bit arrogant and self-assured. Stubborn as hell too. The'd always team up when facing their siblings. Besides, Dean was basically Nathan's only option as best man.

Lucas decided to cut their intimate time short, much to Nathan's displeasure. They needed to go ask the Winchesters about the best man gig. They were sure Dean and Sam would say yes, but it wouldn't hurt to ask first.

They reached the Winchester's door, Lucas proceeded with knocking on their door. After several minutes gone by, they still haven't received any word. Nathan leaned over the rail and spotted the familiar '67 Chevy Impala in it's usual parking space, which signified that Dean and Sam were home. Lucas used the key the doctors gave them and unlocked the door. No sooner did Nathan shut the door, did the bathroom door open, and out stumbled Dean and Sam, naked as the day they were born, involved in an intense make-out session. The Scott's could only stare in shock and amazement at the sight before them. Before things escallated any further, Lucas decided to announce their pressence.

"Uh, hey guys." Lucas greeted

Dean and Sam instantly broke apart and Sam instantly tried to hide himself behind Dean, who was using his hands to cover his crotch.

"Hey now, there's no need to hide what you got. You guys have already seen all of me. I think it's only fair." Nathan smirked.

"Let me guess...sex drive made a triumphant return?" Dean asked.

"Yep. In fact, we were gonna end up fucking for a third time in a row, but we were...interupted." Lucas said the last part slowly, realized they just did the same thing Brooke did not ten minutes ago.

"Uh, Dean and I are just gonna, go put something decent on." Sam said pointing to their bedroom.

"Oh no, no. I wouldn't dream of it...seriously." Nathan grinned.

"Nate!" Lucas chided.

"We'll be right back." Dean chuckled all the way to their bedroom, leaving the Scott boys alone.

"Can you at least keep your horn dog comments to just strictly ourselves?" Lucas asked.

"Tell that to your offspring." Nathan said rubbing his rounded belly.

"Yes, because you weren't a fucking horny bastard before I knocked you up."

"That's right! I was a good boy!" Nathan beamed.

"Bullshit!"

"Lucas, language. You know how impressionable kids are." Nathan smirked.

"Oh my god." Lucas mumbled in his hands.

"I see Nathan's milking this pregnancy for all it's worth." Sam said as he and Dean appeared.

"Oh you have no idea." Lucas grumbled, while Nathan sat there looking sure of himself.

"So, what are you guys doing here?" Sam asked.

"With the help of Brooke, we've managed to set a date for the wedding." Nathan said.

"Really? When?" Dean asked.

"July 4th." Lucas answered.

"Wow. You guys are really going to do this." Sam said.

"Yep. All the wedding plans are taken care of. But Brooke told us that the only thing we needed were best men." Nathan said.

"Which is why we're here." Lucas spoke.

"You want us to be your best men?" Dean asked.

"Yup." Nathan answered.

"What do you say Sam, will you be my best man?" Lucas asked.

"Sure." Sam smiled.

Nathan turned to Dean, and laid on him the best puppy dog eyes he could muster.

"Fine." Dean sighed, but a smile eventually graced his features, "We don't have to wear monkey suits do we?" He asked as an after thought.

"Nope. We won't be sporting tuxes either. Just wear whatever you feel comfortable in." Lucas said.

"I know what I would feel comfortable in." Nathan spoke.

"No Nathan! You are not going to the wedding nude!" Lucas scolded.

"Aww, you're no fun." Nathan pouted.

The Winchesters busted up laughing.

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A month had pass, and it was the day of the wedding. Lucas thought it was unusal that he was so calm. He wish he could say the same for Nathan. He called Lucas over fifteen times last night to make sure Lucas wasn't going to back out. He chalked up Nathan's behavior due to his pregnancy. As such, Lucas sent Dean and Sam to keep Nathan company until they were walking down the isle.

It was everything both Lucas and Nathan wanted for their wedding. The girls said they would take care of everything, and inded they did. Just as Brooke envisioned, everything was set up on a secluded spot on the beach. It was a clear night sky and the stars were shinning brightly. The moon hung overhead, and reflected brightly over the water. The Reverend was standing under the makeshift alter speaking with Karen and Keith. Haley and Peyton were dealing with last minute minor details.

"Hey Broody." Brooke greeted from behind.

"Hey Cheery."

"So. What do you think?" She asked, gesturing to the setup.

"It's perfect." Lucas whispered, taking it all in.

"I just one more thing."

"What?"

"Well in order to find someone who was willing to marry you two, we sort of fibbed about your last name. Because there was no way anyone would marry two brothers to each other..." Brooke rambled.

"Brooke! It's fine." Lucas assured her. Moments later, his curiosity peaked, "By the way, what's my last name supposd to be?"

"Oh. Murray."

"Murray." Lucas repeated.

"Yep." Brooke smiled.

"Why not Roe?"

"Why would it be Roe?"

"Because it's my mom's last name."

"Oh. Yeah, that would have been a better idea."

"Why Murray?" Lucas was curious.

"Because of this actor who you kinda look like."

Lucas was about to respond, when Haley rushed to them.

"Hey guys, it's time to get started." Haley said and her and Brooke rushed to their places.

Dean and Sam appeared with Nathan. The Winchesters took their places at the alter, and Nathan stood next to Lucas at the end of the aisle.

"This is really happening isn't it?" Nathan asked, turning to Lucas.

"Yeah, it is." Lucas responded, looking deep in Nathan's blue eyes.

One last look around, Lucas saw that it was time. Though he and Nathan had no music to direct them, it didn't matter. They both grabbed a hold of each other's hand and proceeded to walk down the aisle.

"Marriage is a commitment under God and shall not be entered into lightly. The world our God created is full of many people and many things. Some are good, beautiful and eternal. Some aren't. But I say here and now that love, pure searing, passionate, all consuming love between two people, any two people, is good, beautiful, and eternal in the sight of our Lord. Let not this holy union be looked upon as anything else in your own lives. You will have to bear the ill wishes and scrutiny of others who aren't so enlightened. But if you make a steadfast and firm commitment to shut out all the nay sayers and haters, then you can and will endure to love as no others have loved before you for the rest of your lives. Please take each others hands." The Reverend spoke.

Nathan, a tear rolling down his cheek, took both of Lucas' hands in his, gently squeezing them as he did. Lucas seemed to be overcome with emotion. The moment was overwhelming, and as beautiful and wonderful and memoriable as it was and would be, and Nathan couldn't wait for it to be over so that he could make love to the love of his life.

The Reverend continued, "Do you Nathan accept Lucas as your life partner, to love him and respect him, to listen to him and enjoy him, to work with him and compromise with him in all things you face together, until death do you part?"

"Yes, I do." vowed Sam.

"Do you Lucas accept Nathan as your life partner, to love him and respect him, to listen to him and enjoy him, to work with him, and compromise with him, in all things you face together, until death do you part?"

Lucas was softly crying. He tried to speak, but his voice broke. Then, "My God yes, I do."

"Do you have rings?" the Reverend asked.

"Yes" Lucas said as he turned to Sam for the rings. Sam removed a black box from his pocket and handed it to the Reverend.

The Reverend opened the box and within lay two beautiful white gold bands.

"These rings will stand as a symbol of your undying love and unbroked committment to one another. As you accept these rings from each other, rinder your hearts, minds, and souls to each other, never forsaking. Nathan, place the ring on Lucas' finger and say what is in your heart."

Nathan took the offered ring and placed it on Lucas' finger.

"Lucas. I never expected to find the love of my life in this way. I am surprised everyday by the wonder of our love for each other. I commit myself to you, body and soul, until the day I die." Tears in both their eyes now.

Lucas took the other ring and placed it on Nathan's finger.

"Nathan" he began, "you are my everything, and everyday I find another reason to fall in love with you. I could stand up here and talk forever about why I love you and the amazing things that you have done in my life and yet there are no words to explain how much I love you. I promise before these people and God in Heaven that I will love and care for you until I am taken from this life."

"By your words, I commend this holy union to God. May no one put it asunder. Gentleman, you may show your love" The Reverend said.

And with that Nathan and Lucas began to softly kiss at the alter of God, with people setting off fireworks in the background, celebrating the national holiday.

"I can't believe we did it." Nathan whispered as they broke the kiss.

"And you had doubts." Lucas joked.

"Nah. Those were just pre-wedding jitters." Nathan joked.

"That's crap and you know it." Lucas laughed.

Everyone turned to watch the fireworks display, and talked about nothing in general during the reception. Nathan and Lucas were completely oblivious to their surroundings. Both were sitting on the sand, with Nathan leaning against Lucas, and Lucas' hands wrapped around Nathan's stomach.

"So how does it feel to be Mr. Lucas Scott?"

"No way, it's Mr. Nathan Scott."

"I'm older so we're using my name." Lucas laughed.

"That's a bitch move, playing the older brother card." Nathan pouted.

"What does it matter? We're married, and that's what counts." Lucas stated.

"I suppose." Nathan answered as he burped and absently rubbed his stomach. “I guess I shouldn’t have had that last piece of cake...”

“It’s more like, you shouldn’t have had the last two pieces of cake,” Lucas snorted. He felt Nathan's body stiffen all of the sudden. He looked closer and saw a strange expression on his brother’s face. “Are you okay?”

Nathan was looking down at his belly. “It moved.”

“What?” Lucas asked, knowing even as he did so that he was being unbelievably dense. “What moved?”

“The baby.” Nathan lifted his head to look at Lucas, eyes unusually wide with surprise. Or was that awe?

Lucas felt like he’d stopped breathing. “The baby moved?”

“That’s what I sa-. . . .” Nathan’s voice broke off as strange look on his face returned. “It did it again.”

“Well, you are 20 weeks along and the baby book says to expect it after about the 16 week mark, although every pregnancy is different. Some women feel it sooner, but a lot of them feel it later.” Lucas was babbling and knew it, but damn if he was able to stop himself. “The point is, you’re right on target.”

Nathan unbuttoned his coat hiding his pregnancy in order to put his hand over the bulge that was their growing baby. Lucas watched those expressive blue eyes go wide again and figured their child had moved another time, proclaiming its presence to the father that was carrying it.

With his hand still on his stomach, Nathan looked up at his brother again. “Well, I'm pretty much awsome in everything else, why should pregnancy be any different.” he said smugly.

Lucas felt his eyes filling with tears. “Ass.”

His brother blushed a little, but didn’t protest. He did, however, reach for Lucas' hand and carefully placed it on his stomach. Neither man spoke, not wanting to break the moment. When he was about to give up, figuring the baby had moved all it was going to for the night, Lucas felt the faintest of flutters underneath his hand.

“Wow.” There really didn’t seem to be anything else to say. Some things defied description and feeling your child for the first time was one of them.

“That’s all you can say?” Nathan teased, although Lucas was close enough to see the tears in his brother’s eyes. Nathan always did try to cover up the tender moments. “I wonder if our English teacher would be impressed with your vocabulary now.”

Lucas shook his head, knowing that the goofy grin was back, but not caring in the least. “That’s the most amazing thing in the world.”

Lucas leaned over and kissed Nathan, trying to put all the love he felt for the other man into the gentle brush of their lips.

"Lucas. Nathan." Karen interupted.

Both boys broke their kiss to gain Karen's attention.

"Yeah?" Lucas asked.

"Keith and I have a wedding gift for you."

"You guys didn't have to do that." Nathan said.

"We were happy to. Here." Karen said as she handed Lucas an envelope.

"What is it?" Lucas asked.

"Open it." She encouraged.

Lucas opened the envelope and the newlyweds peered inside. Lucas pulled out what looked like two plane tickets.

"Plane tickets?" Nathan questioned.

"For you're guys' honeymoon. They're open ended tickets, so you can wait until sometime after the baby is born."

"Oh my god, Nate! These are tickets to the Bahamas!" Lucas stared wide-eyed at his husband, then turned to his mom, "Mom, you really didn't have to do this." he said, clearly suprised.

"We wanted to." Keith said, walking up to the trio.

"This is too much. Lucas and I would have settled for two weeks of absolutely no interuptions at our apartment." Nathan said.

"Well, now you get two weeks of absolutely no interuptions in the Bahamas." Keith smiled.

"Thank you." Lucas and Nathan said.

"You're welcome. Now come on, we need to save Dean and Sam from the clutches of Haley, Peyton and Brooke." Karen laughed, pointing to the overwhelmed Winchesters.

As Karen and Keith got further away, Nathan leaned in closer to Lucas and whispered, "Do you think we should tell everyone about the baby kicking?"

"Nah. We'll wait until we return to Tree Hill." Lucas whispered back before planting a light kiss on his husband's lips.

"Mmmm. Sounds like a plan." Nathan murmered before their light kiss became a full on heated one.

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