Love: The Hard Way
A Lucas and Brooke Fanfiction
Apparently the whole "Love at first sight" thing really does exist, I wouldn't know. Love for me came the hard way, the result of a long and complicated journey that even now, 2 years later, is only just beginning. Who knows what the future may bring, I certainly don't, nor do you and I'm happy to keep it this way. I've learnt that life's surprises are what make life worth living, the uncertainty, the ability for everything to change in a split second. It was one of those split second changes that initially sent me on this journey, a moment which I wouldn't change for anything.
Brooke smiled wickedly as the Tree Hill Ravens latest recruit walked towards her. Okay well if she was to be entirely honest, he was walking towards his car, which she happened to be in. Who could blame her though; Lucas Scott was 6"2 of drool worthy male. His blond tipped hair was messed up as usual, but looked slightly more unruly as usual and damp from his post game shower. Too bad, she thought disappointedly to herself, pulling her cheerleading top over her head as he reached the car.
"Hey You" She greeted him with a smile, leaning back slightly allowing Lucas full view of her.
"Oh, I think you got the wrong car" She laughed, seeing him struggle to keep his eyes in contact with hers. Lucas Scott was looking very uncomfortable, an effect which she tended to have on high school boys.
"Nah, don't mind me. I just had to get out of this uniform. I'm Brooke by the way, but I'm guessing you already know that"
"Yeah I did" Lucas glanced warily at her as he got into the front seat of the car. Feeling something brush his shoulder he looked down to catch a glimpse of the leopard print bra Brooke had been wearing, now leaving her in not quite as much clothing as he was comfortable with.
"Well Lucas Scott, it looks like things are about to get interesting around here, you felt it change right?"
"Felt what change?" Lucas asked as he allowed himself a quick glance at her reflection, thankfully to find Brooke now fully dressed, or at least as dressed as the dark blue halter neck she was wearing would allow
"Everything. I mean, how many moments in life can you point to and say, "That's where it all changed".
"You were naked in Lucas Scott's car?" Peyton shook her head at her best friend, a disbelieving smile on her face. "That bold even for you Brooke".
"Well what can I say, something big happened last night Peyton. Life at Tree Hill shall never be the same again; I just wanted to make sure I left my mark on the night that started it all.
"Sure Brooke, it had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Lucas is fine. Come on; tell me you're not interested." Peyton demanded jumping up off the bed and walking over to her desk where she kept her Polaroid camera.
"Okay so that would be a lie" Brooke shrugged whilst biting her lip. Snap. "But tell me you wouldn't go there given the opportunity".
"His all yours" Peyton smiled at the excited look on Brookes face. Snap. She and Brooke had been best friends since they were just little girls, they had grown up together, through the bad times and the rare good times, it was times like these that she liked to capture, to remind herself, that life wasn't so bad.
"You know I love you right" Brooke said leaning up and enveloping her friend in a tight embrace.
"Uhuh" Peyton rolled her eyes before bursting into laughter as Brooke pulled her down on top of her.
"Hey Luke, long time no see" Haley teased as her best friend walked up to her, and apologetic grin on his face.
"What can I say? It's like I'm suddenly famous or something" he rolled his eyes then turned to spin the combination on his locker.
"Famous enough to have naked girls jumping in your car" At that Lucas spun around, he'd been hoping that one wouldn't get out.
"Relax Lucas, only half the school knows" Haley laughed, "but if your don't do something about that, soon everyone will know" she gestured towards his locker, one hand slapped over her mouth in an attempt to stop the laughter from escaping. Lucas turned around. Crap, he'd forgotten he'd left that in there.
Before he could slam his locker shut a hand reached in and snatched away the bra. "Hey Gorgeous" Brooke greeted him with a quick peck on the check. "Bye Gorgeous" she shot behind her as she skipped away, her short cheerleading skirt showing off amazing long legs.
All Lucas could do was laugh.
Authors Note:
It's been awhile since I started a new story her at so I thought what better way to do so but with a Brucas. I know this chapter is slightly on the short side, but it was done intentionally. Its largely based on episode 3 of season one, however from here on in, their story shall be my own.
Expect to see other characters making an appearance, in particular Peyton, Haley, Nathan and Chris. I have no set plan for the story, just a basic idea of where I want things to end up, so come what may, lets take the journey together.
Any feed back or suggestions are greatly appreciated. If any one is interested in being a Beta let me know.