Hey there ! Here's a little one-shot about the 5x18/6x01 ! Lucas' POV. Forgive the mistakes please, I know it's annoying to read something you can' t fully understand because the writer sucks, but I really enjoy writing English so don't take that away from me ! lol

Enjoy, and feel free to review ! :)

Love was everything but a choice. He knew it. But now, Lucas Scott had to pick one. He had to make a choice. Take a decision that would change his life forever. A choice involving three other lives. He had to choose with whom he wanted to continue his life. And the problem was that he loved the three of them. Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey. It always came in this order after his break-up with Peyton in Los Angeles years ago. Before, Peyton was the number one. But she had said no. She had broke his heart, just like Brooke did back in high-school. And Lindsey… Well, Lindsey had said no the day of their wedding. In front of everybody. That's why she was in the third position. So Brooke was the first one on his list. Their friendship was stronger than ever and deep inside Lucas knew he would, in a way, always love her. Was she the one ? He had no way to know and that was frustrating. He was sitting in that fucking airport for about forty minutes now and he still didn't have any idea of who he should call. They were beautiful, smart, interesting… Maybe a list would help him ? Lucas sighed. This was really fucked up, but if it could help him, he would do it. He decided to begin with Lindsey.

With Lindsey he would have an easy and comfortable life. She was his editor. Beautiful, clever, involved in his career. But she was convinced he still loved Peyton, which in a way was not completely wrong. And she had said no on their wedding day. He would get bored probably very soon.

Lucas felt like a jerk. Gosh, he was making a list to see who was the one he should be with ! He decided to continue with Peyton.

Peyton had wonderful legs. Okay, that was stupid, but the first thing that popped up in his mind when he thought of Peyton was her legs. And she was his first love. They had a lot of common points. She always needed him and was still in love with him. They had a past together. But she had said no when he proposed to her. Peyton was selfish sometimes, and unpredictable.

Peyton had more good points than Lindsey. Should he go back with her ? Were they really destined to be together ? She was unpredictable, yes. If he choose her, would she say no again ? Well, probably not. In fact, the real question was : did he want to ask her ? And right now, he didn't have the answer. The last girl was Brooke. It amazed him to see how he could easily picture his life with her. Maybe because that night in New-York, they had done that. For one night, she had been her fiancée.

Brooke was impossible to describe. She had grown more than anyone else in less than two years, in high-school. She was an incredible woman, selfless, funny, strong, caring… He remembered what was written in his book. Beautiful, brilliant, brave. That was really her. Unlike Peyton, she was unpredictable but in a good way. But she was also insecure and could not trust anyone enough to let her walls down.

Lucas shook his head. Who was he trying to fool ? He was responsible for that ! He was the one who broke her heart in high-school. He couldn't blame her for being so insecure. No, Brooke didn't have any defect. She was perfect. Except one thing. She had moved on. She didn't love him. So, being with Brooke would be hard. Peyton and Lindsey both wanted to be with him, but Brooke ? He didn't know.

He was still wondering about the whole thing when an old man approached him.

"Can I sit down here ?"

"Sure".

"So, what's in your head ?"

"I'm sorry ?"

"You're thinking about something and you can't find a solution. I might be able to help you."

Lucas was surprised by the man. He didn't know him and was talking to him as if they were friends. Nevertheless, something about this man encouraged him to speak.

"I… It's stupid."

"Is it ? When it comes to women, it's always complicated."

"How… How did you know…"

"Come on man, you've been sitting here for an hour now, doing nothing but playing with your phone."

"Oh, yeah. Well, yes. It's about women. Three women."

"You're a heartbreaker, ain't you ?"

"I'm also a broken-heart."

"Sorry. Anyway, you have to choose."

"I know. That's what I'm trying to do."

"Is there one of them you think you love more than the two others ?"

"… Maybe."

"Then focus on that person. All the memories you have with her, what you shared, what she did for you, all of this."

"Doesn't help me, I've already done that."

"Are you sure ? Our memory hides things. You'd better look twice."

"Who are you ?"

"That is not question, boy. Just pick one."

Then the man stood up.

"Where you going ?" Lucas asked.

"I have other people to see."

"Alright. Hmm, thank you, I guess."

"You're welcome. And by the way… I don't know if this will help you but… I think the girl's colour is red."

Lucas didn't answer at first. How was he doing that ? Was he reading in his mind ?

"Yes. It helps. But it just confuses me some more."

"You have your answer, Lucas. Now just do what you think is right."

"I will."

The blonde man took a look at his phone and then looked up and asked :

"How do you know my name ?"

But the old man was gone. Lucas stood up and looked around but didn't see him. Had he dreamed all the scene ? Then his eyes caught the sight of what seem to be a game card on the seat where the man was sitting a minute ago. It was the queen of heart. And Lucas knew. He knew whom he had to call. It had been her all the way. He had made the shot, he told her he was the guy for her, she had tried to help him to deal with Keith's death, he discovered so many things thanks to her, she showed him the crazy side of life, she was the first one he had wanted to be here when all his dreams came true, and she had been there. That night, when he had learnt his book was published, she had been the one who spent the whole night with him. Too many coincidences, that finally appeared to be his destiny.

Lucas quickly grabbed his phone and dialled automatically the number, hoping she would answer. When he finally heard a "hello", he didn't hesitate.

"Hey, it's me. I'm at the airport, and I have two tickets for Las Vegas. Do you want to get married tonight ?"

So, what did you think ? Good, bad, could be better ? Sequel ?

And I'm sure you all found out who was the girl ! ;)

OTH-FOQ