Who We Are!!{{Chantel!!}}

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LUCAS NATHANIEL AMES

There comes a time when every life goes off course. In this desperate moment you must choose your direction. Will you fight to stay on the path while others tell you who you are? Or will you label yourself? Will you be honored by your choice? Or will you embrace your new path? Each morning you choose to move forward or to simply give up.

Lucas sighed as he got out of his 67 Ford Mustang. Today would mark his first day back. The first day of school for the year. The catch? He was moving back. It made you wander how much people could change over the summer. But, Lucas had been gone since 8th grade. And he was actually scared. He was scared that people changed and moved on so much that they forgot about him completely. And that he was going to be invisible. Invisible to everyone. Like a ghost on a halloween night.

Come on Ames. You've been in so many tight situations. You've had to toss the ball into mid-air and hope someone caught it with 1 minute left in the game. This is nothing. There is nothing you can't over-come.

With his mind finally encouraging him instead of putting him down Lucas slid his book-bag on and began walking towards the steps of the school, and already he could hear the whispers.

Notes:: YAYYYYY!!!!!! We're TOtally rping again!!!!! YES!!!
Credits:: Quote belongs to Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill!

[chantel mackenzie]

Chantels hazel eyes rolled as she looked at the girls in front of her, they were trying to do the moves that she'd just taught them. .. Katie, your doing it wrong again! ITS NOT THAT FRICKEN HARD! she said, running a hand through her hair. Well you couldn't blame her for being annoyed! It was just one move, a move that they'd been doing for a long time now, and she was still getting it wrong. She glared at the clock as she realized that practice was over. She's charming isn't she? Well, really, she's not that bad, its just that she loves cheerleading and it can get annoying at times! She saw the girls look at her, and she sighed, giving a smile You can go she said.

She grabbed her bag before heading out of the gym and into the showers. A few minutes later she got out, fully dressed in a cute blue halter top and jeans to go along with it. She stuffed her things into her locker in the girls locker room before heading out once again. She saw that some of the girls waved and said a few 'see you later's to her, she shot a smile before continuing.

As she got out she could hear some whispering. Then, she saw that some people were looking off into a distance before looking at her. Great, what did they find out this time? She looked calm though, she was used to rumors and stuff like that and at some point you got used to it when they were about you. She ignored them, before looking around to see if she can find any of her close friends or Tristan! But her eyes stopped searching when she saw one certain figure.

In a matter of a few seconds her heart raced up and she was suddenly frozen into her place for a moment. Lucas Ames? No, that couldn't be! Lucas didn't even live there anymore, not since grade eight... It was probably just someone who looked like him... like, a lot like him.. She realized that that couldn't be possible, last she checked her best friend didn't have a twin. LUCAS! she yelled, not even caring about who was watching. Really, she didn't even think that she could end up falling! With the shoes she was wearing it was possible! Still, she bolted straight at him, immediately wrapping her arms around him and digging her head into his chest. After a few moments she pulled away You idiot! she said, jabbing him Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?! she asked, folding her arms, clearly not sure which side won over, the happy side, or the annoyed side.. maybe it was both? But she was just glad to see him!

notes HAH I KNOW! eheh

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"See ya later Luke!!! Missed ya!!! Glad to have you back!!" Lucas smiled at every person that bothered to talk to him. He had gotten several texts that said how much everyone missed him from those that still had his phone number but had been so busy that they didn't have time to call him. And suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Ames!" Lucas turned around at the sound of his coaches voice. Immediately he smiled politely. " Hey coach. What's going on?" Their coach smiled and placed his hand on his shoulder. " Ames, I'm going to tell you something that you've heard me say before, but with a lot more meaning and confidence. You have talent. Talent that shouldn't be wasted as a wide receiver or running back. Boy you've got talent! And skill! The way you threw that perfect spiral to your team-mate for 35 yards was amazing! And then when you got in on defense and tackled guys, you bent down and helped them up. That's talent. And leadership." Lucas's heart started racing as he dropped his football duffle bag in his car. "Thank you Coach. Really it was nothing-" "No Lucas. Going out there and throwing ten yard passes is nothing. You could do that with your eyes close. But to be able to throw a spiral and gain a lot of yard-age and help your team, that's unbelievable. So I guess what I, the rest of the coaches, and your team-mates would like to say, is we would be honored if you would lead your team. What do you say...captain?!"

Luke's bright blue eyes glowed at the possibility!! Captain!! Quarterback! Those were his dreams ! But he thought he had to drop that for his classes! "With all do respect coach, I really do need to focus on my studies. I have all advanced placement cources and-" "We'll work through it! Just at least try it!" How could he turn that down?!! "Thank you so much coach!!! I owe you so much." [/b]" No Ames, we owe you. Good to have you back!!" The coach hugged him before walking off to the field house.

Just as Luke was starting to digest all that information he heard someone screaming his name. And in seconds, she was racing towards him as if running from a wild fire, and her arms were around his neck and her head was buried in his chest. And that made his heart skip several beats as it sped up, more so then it did when the coach had gave him the captain/quarterback spot.

"I missed you too Chan!"

The quarterback laughed and instantly wrapped his arms tightly around Chantel's waist and picked her up and spun her around before leaning against the car and keeping her in his arms. Then he felt her jab him. "Hey! I may be the quarterback but I'm still the fragile boy you once knew!" The Junior smirked and grabbed her finger with his hand. Then he got quiet and stared into her amazing chocolate brown eyes. "God I've missed you!" His voice drew out as he stared at her, his heart soaring.

[chantel mackenzie]

Of course Chantel was in a total state of shock at the moment. LUCAS WAS BACK! It wasn't like the two of them had lost touch when he'd moved away. No way, this was Lucas and Chantel we're talking about, her life would of been a living hell if they'd stopped talking. I mean, they were best friends, always had been since she could remember so of course she had to make sure they wouldn't drift. Truth was that even though he had moved away the two of them would still talk pretty much everyday.

As she saw him now though she wondered why he never mentioned that he was coming back sooner! Unless he'd been trying to surprise her or something? Well that was sweet but she still felt like she should of known! That way she wouldn't of been so surprised! Though either way she wasn't mad, just still really shocked!!

That was it! This was what the girls had been talking about. She remembered in the morning how some of the girls had run over to her talking to and spreading some news, giggling while saying 'Oh god, Chantel, have you SEEN the new guy? so hot!' before irrupting into another fit of giggles. She'd ignored them but now she knew that they'd meant Lucas... He really had grown up since the last time she'd seen him.. Though that was understandable since it had been a while!

She squealed and giggled as he picked her up and spun her. She laughed as he grabbed her finger Congrats! she said, about the quarterback, she grinned Oh, but look at you, you're so strong she said. For a moment she got lost into those familiar eyes of his and it wasn't until he spoke up that she pulled out of the daze. Her smile grew as she heard what he said next I've missed you too she said, her hear pounding against her chest softly. This wasn't supposed to be happening was it?! She was just happy right?! She bit her lip and gave him another hug .. more than you'll ever know she said, quietly.

Finally able to be normal again she wrapped her arms around his neck Jeez, look at you. You may still be the same guy but you've gotten more handsome she teased, her smile growing. Yes, Chantel was a flirt, that was nothing new. She had a boyfriend, yeah, but this wasn't cheating and Tristan couldn't possibly get mad at her for flirting! besides, it was Lucas... Or maybe that made it worst? Since she had had a crush on Lucas before and all. BUT that was the past.. right?! She was in love with Tristan..

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Oh, but look at you, you're so strong

"Oh please, this isn't strong." A smirk crossed his face as he lifted up to show her his chest. "You've always been stronger than I have. I mean, you're legs are strong because of all the jumping you do and you definately wave your arms a lot." Lucas smirked again trying to keep his thoughts innocent. But how could he? He was a hormonal teenage boy. And he was holding a gorgeous girl in his arms.

"And thank you! I never thought I'd be playing football again."

Smiling he looked at her and so badly wanted to press his lips against her soft beautiful lips. But he knew he had no right to do that. He had to control himself!

I've missed you too

Hearing those words---GAH! He couldn't explain!! He was so afraid that she wouldn't like him anymore or that she would hate him for not telling her but, she said that she missed him! And God knew how much Lucas had missed her.

Jeez, look at you. You may still be the same guy but you've gotten more handsome

"Well thank you miss Mackenzie! I have to say that you've definately grown up from that little girl that used to wear braids in her hair. And came up to my waist."

A smug look crossed the boy's face as he continued looking into her eyes!!! So she did like him!! At least, the way he looked. Sighing contently he moved and placed her on the trunk of his car, keeping his arms beside her legs, smiling. And then, he couldn't help it, his forehead leaned against hers, and without looking to see who else was around, he leaned in carefully, and pressed his lips against hers, his eyes closing instantly.

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[chantel mackenzie]

Yeah, well your just being modest she said, sticking her tongue out at him. She looked down at herself and then at him as he went on. She grinned and tilted her head slightly, in thought Really? See, told you what I do is just as hard she said. When he thanked her she smiled, this time a real smile, not the mischief grin. Yeah, well your amazing at that Luc, and I'm not the only one who missed you, pretty sure, the coach did.. so obviously you would be playing again she said.

What she'd said was true, she'd missed him.. a lot. Like I said, it was true that they still talked a lot when he was away. She talked to him every week and pretty much everyday. He'd still been her best friend during that little separation, he'd still been the first to know about every little thing that went on in her life. So yeah, even though they still kept in touch, she'd still missed this. She had still missed seeing him, being face to face, being in his arms...

She laughed a little at what he said Thank goodness for that! she said, but then pouted at him a little But hey, I was like the cutest little girl you've ever seen she said, her smile growing. She made a face as she realized what else he'd said, once again, she poked him on the arm I wasn't that short okay?! you were just.. A GIANT she said, nodding convincingly.

She giggled a little as he lifted her up onto the trunk, though she was confused. Before she could ask though, his forehead was against hers and once again, her heart started racing again, her breathe caught in her throat. As soon as his lips were against hers, her eyes shut. She didn't care who was watching them, she was confused though but it wasn't cheating because at the moment she had no idea where her and Tristan were. Realizing that, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back, just staying in the moment. The perfect moment that she'd always wanted, and now it was happening.

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