This is my firs fanfiction ever titled By The Way. It's planned on being a Brooke and Nathan fic. And Lucas and Nathan are not related in this story. Characters that will be in this fan fic are Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, Peyton, Skills, and Mouth. I know this chapter is very short, but I'm still trying to get through the feel of things, but I would appreciate it if you would comment and tell me what you think thus far.

CHAPTER 1 - THE BREAKUP

Lucas Roe awoke to the sound of his girlfriend Brooke Davis knocking impatiently on his bedroom door. "Lucas, you up? Let me in!" He rolled over now realizing who was calling. He got up from his plaid bedded sheets and opened the door. He saw Brooke smiling up at him and he smiled back.

"Brooke, what are you doing here?"

"Do I need a reason to come see the boy I love?" she asked not wanting a response. She waited a moment then tilted her head up and gave him a gently placed kiss on the side of his cheek. Subsequently, plopping down on his bed.

"Well hello, pretty girl, what brings you to my room so early this morning?" Lucas said knowingly as he shut the door behind him and walked toward his girlfriend.

"Much better." Brooke gave him a wink, then flashed her signature dimples at him sweetly. He smirked at her smugly and removed his tank top knowing what was coming next.

Brooke sat silently with the covers pulled up to her chest. She was in deep thought, almost as if in a trance. She looked over at Lucas slightly wondering if what he truly wanted was her. After all, he did call her another girls name during sex. How could she not be modified. Lindsay.

"Luke", Brooke said hesitantly. He knew he hurt her, he could tell it in her voice. He shifted his head to the side, now looking her square in the face. She continued, "I don't know what to say…except".

"I know", he spoke softly. "And I'm sorry Brooke" he blurted, now gaining certainty. He was trying not to think about what he knew was inevitable, the break up. But he had to ask "Could you ever forgive me."

"Lucas, I'm sorry too, you don't know how much. But what you did, what you said it was so hurtful."

"Brooke, I love you! Not Lindsay!" He stated strongly.

"I love you too Lucas. But how can I not be hurt by all of this. You cheated on me with her for 2 months. I already forgave you once."

"I know, but I didn't cheat on you this time Brooke". She smirked at the desperation in his voice. "I have been faithful to you ever since I broke it off with her. And if I could do it over I would."

"Lucas I'm sorry but it's over. There's nothing you can do to fix this. We're done." She stood up and began getting dressed.

"But Brooke", he begged.

"I have to go." she stated looking anywhere but him. Then grabbed her purse and left.