This is the other story I was talking about.

And btw, I am not abandoning SEHC because I love that story and I'm going to update every chance I get. ;D

Don't give up on me. I'm trying my best. :3

I'll update this story as soon as I can, well if people read and like this, that is.

So here it is!

Enjoy! :D

Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill, if I did; I'd beg Chad and Hilarie to come back and work their Leyton magic so the show would have higher ratings.

Some things we don't talk about, rather do without and just hold a smile.

Falling in and out of love. Ashamed and proud of, together all the while.

- Never Say Never by The Fray.

Lucas stared off into space thinking of ways to get to Peyton Sawyer. His 'love' after realizing it, his ex friend, the stunning blonde who held his heart.

"Luke, what are you brooding about?" Brooke smiled, standing behind him; placing her chin on top of his shoulder.

Lucas and Brooke have been best friends ever since Haley and Nathan got married. Sure Haley would always be his one and only best friend but it never hurt to have more right? Especially when she's the only one you've been with through everything since your 'best friend' married you brother and the girl you love now confessed to you and you chose someone else over her.

Frankly, Lucas and Nathan weren't close. Damn they hated each other; even swore upon each other's existence they would never get along but once Haley started tutoring his brother; everything changed.

They fell in love and Nathan changed, soon they get married and Lucas and Nathan became those real brothers helping each other through everything.

Then there comes Peyton Sawyer. He loved her, they were good friends, and she… Well she doesn't seem to know anything anymore about him after he became best friends with Brooke. Yes, he's talked to her and they hung out sometimes when Nathan and Haley were there but it was different you know? Something seemed to stop them from ever having one serious conversation. Now, they were going back to school tomorrow and he's thinking of a plan to talk to her and become close once again, not like he couldn't ask his Haley, even his brother; hell yeah they were all close to her but he wanted to do it himself, plus he had too much pride to just lose it. He envied his brother a little knowing that Nathan and Peyton were best of friends even after they dated. They became closer and they hang out more and it's like Peyton, Haley and Nathan are best friends; actually they are. He hated himself from ruining what they had before, they were good friends and it all went away when Nathan and Haley got married at the start of summer, after she confessed her love to him, he went to Brooke and they became best friends and everything changed. Their friendship drifted away, it's like they lived in another country, his existence didn't matter to her anymore but he loves her now; he realized it, even if she doesn't seem to feel the same way anymore.

Brooke Davis, well she's changed. He used to think she's some bitch partying and having one night stands all the time but she was more than that; especially when he grew close to her and they became inseparable. They became good friends, best friends to be exact. She's pretty, talented and yes he's physically attracted to her but nothing more. They're close; they hang out all the time if Brooke wasn't working at Karen's Café. Yes, she's started working there because she needed extra money after Victoria decided she needed to work her but off sometimes. That's where Lucas told her to work at his mum's café. It all went well; the café was going great and they had more time to hang out and talk to each other. Like what everyone said; they practically look like a couple. Except for the show of romantic gestures and all those things.

"Nothing," He turned around and smiled. "Hey you."

Brooke furrowed her eyebrows, she didn't mean to pry but she was just curious. "And there goes denial. Seriously Luke, tell me. I'm your best friend."

Lucas sighed. "Yes and no I'm not in denial. Aren't you supposed to be working?"

Brooke grinned, shrugging. "I am but looking at my best friend, who looks like he's planning on committing suicide, well that got me worried a little bit."

Lucas laughed, hopping off the bar stool. "Get to work and I'll be going."

"Where, may I ask?" Brooke raised an eyebrow; placing her right hand on her hip.

"River court," He smiled. "Playing with Nathan."

"Alright, see you later?" She smiled; giving him a hug and kissing his cheeks.

"Always," He grinned; walking out of the café. "Work hard!"

Brooke shook her head; smiling at the sight of her best friend or crush as a matter of fact.

Yes, Brooke Davis has hidden feeling for her best friend, she sucks and she knows that. She has to tell him and she knows that but she can't, especially when he's crazy over Peyton Sawyer, it was obvious even though he didn't tell her. Peyton Sawyer, her other best friend well maybe they're not best friends now because Brooke stopped talking to Peyton since she became closer to Lucas. God, why is her life so complicated? She can't even risk telling him knowing that if she tells him their friendship which she worked hard to build would all fall down in a second. She wouldn't do that. She'd rather bury her feelings to see her best friend happy. She's changed, everyone knew that; all because of Lucas and she became a better person and she's contented, she's not happy because she's not in love but it's alright this way, that's why she won't do anything to ruin their friendship; not now not ever even if that means she'd lose her other friends, it didn't matter if she had Lucas. She will try though; she'll try and make him fall in love with her, after all; she was still Brooke Davis and she still had that inner devil, it's just waiting to be let free.

"Look who finally showed up," Nathan smirked, dribbling the ball.

"I'm late?" He asked, not sure if he was.

"Yes, 30 minutes to be exact," He shook his head. "What's up?"

"Never knew you counted," Lucas chuckled, sitting on the bleachers. "Nothing much."

"There's more than nothing, man," Nathan chuckled, sitting next to his brother; placing the basket ball on his lap.

"How's Haley?" Lucas asked, changing the subject.

"She's fine," Nathan furrowed his eyebrows. "And you're not, seriously man."

"Just worried about going back to school tomorrow," He lied, smiling at his brother.

"Right," Nathan laughed. "I would believe you because…" He trailed off, knowing that by prying his brother; he would get his answer.

"Seriously," He laughed. "Just worried."

"About Peyton," He laughed. "For all that counts, she's at my apartment with Haley right now."

Lucas' eyes lit up. "Seriously?"

"See, it's about Peyton," He laughed, placing a hand on his brother's shoulder. "What do you say we skip the river court and head to my apartment?"

"You sure?" Lucas asked; grinning.

"Just looking at your face you wouldn't play ball with me properly because all you'd be thinking about is Sawyer," Nathan laughed, shaking his head. "I swear, you're like my little brother and I'm younger than you!"

"Funny," Lucas deadpanned. "Let's go."

"You're such a girl Lucas," Nathan laughed, walking towards his car.

"You're such an ass," Lucas retorted. "I'm not a girl."

"I'm not an ass either," Nathan laughed. "I have an ass though."

"Yeah, and everyone else too," Lucas rolled his eyes.

"Lucas, you are so full of yourself today," Nathan smirked.

"I'm becoming more like you, everyday," He grinned sarcastically.

"Hanging out with me, pays off then," Nathan laughed. "Plus, you earn extra points because Peyton likes me."

"Oh shut up," Lucas groaned. "You're married."

"She was my ex," He shrugged innocently; keeping his basketball in the trunk.

"And apparently you were an ass back then," He sighed. "And she was my ex friend."

"We're good friends now," Nathan sighed. "I'm sorry, Luke."

"I know," Lucas sighed. "Me too."

"It'll get better Lucas," He smiled; looking at his brother's expression.

"I'm sure it will," Lucas smiled sarcastically.

"I'm doing well, aren't I?" Nathan laughed, turning on the engine.

"What exactly are you doing well at?" Lucas asked, closing the passenger door.

"Annoying you," Nathan laughed.

"You already Aced that," Lucas rolled his eyes. "Since the day I was born."

"Thanks for the love, Luke," He rolled his eyes.

Lucas smiled sarcastically, chuckling a little bit. "Always."

"And forever," Nathan smiled.

"Really cheesy," Lucas laughed.

"You already know that," Nathan rolled his eyes.

"Yes and it's still nice to hear," He shook his head, his laughter subsiding.

"Shut up," Nathan muttered, shaking his head.

"And Drive," Lucas once again started laughing.

"Jeez Luke," Nathan rolled his eyes at his own brother's weirdness at times.

"You know you love me," Lucas laughed, holding his sides.

Nathan laughed. "Yeah right."

"Please Haley," Peyton laughed. "I'll have you know that you can't finish that tub of ice cream."

"Excuse me?" Haley raised an eyebrow. "What if I do?"

"I'm pretty sure you won't," Peyton shrugged, smirking.

"Bet?" Haley suggested.

"What?" Peyton asked, grabbing the chocolate ice cream from Haley's fridge.

"Let's have a bet." Haley said, grabbing a spoon.

"Fine," Peyton grinned. "And what would you suggest for this bet?"

"Hundred bucks for me," Haley smirked. "Because I can definitely finish this."

"Hmm," Peyton grinned, sitting back at the barstool and placing the ice cream tub on the table. "And what if you don't?"

"I'll give you a hundred bucks," Haley shrugged, opening the ice cream. "Deal?"

"That's too little," Peyton pouted.

"Fine," Haley stated. "I'll buy you a record."

"Any?" Peyton's eyes lit up.

"Anything," Haley smirked. "If I win, I get a hundred bucks and you buy me a book."

"Fine," Peyton grinned mischievously. "Start eating."

"Alright," Haley narrowed her eyes at Peyton and stuck her tongue out at her. "Get ready to lose."

"Oh, I'm not going to lose," Peyton smirked.

Haley gave Peyton one last glance before taking a spoon full of ice cream.

Before Peyton could say another word; the apartment door flew open, revealing the infamous Scott brothers.

"What the hell is my wife doing pining over a tub of ice cream? Tell me it's nothing about my marriage," Nathan sighed, kissing the top of Haley's head.

"Shut up Nate," Peyton laughed. "This is just a bet."

"A bet for…" Nathan trailed off.

"A hundred bucks and a record," Peyton smirked.

"Seriously?" Nathan asked, laughing at his best friend and wife's antics.

"We're serious!" Haley affirmed. "It's either a record or a book."

Lucas gave a fake cough, his presence already forgotten.

Haley gave a small wave; still busy eating the ice cream.

He and Haley has lost their friendship somehow along the way too, even after they promised each other that it would never happen.

It's not as worse as his 'friendship' with Peyton though.

"Oh, hey Lucas," Peyton smiled.

"Hey," He greeted. He was loss for words, especially when his crush/ex friend was standing in front of him.

"How's Brooke?" Peyton asked, walking towards the sofa.

"Aren't you guys—" He was cut off.

"I thought you guys already forgot us," Peyton laughed. "We all lost each other since she's met you."

He closed his eyes for a second, pretending her words didn't hurt so much. "It's not like that, Peyton."

"I know," Peyton shrugged, plastering a fake smile on her face. "It's life."

Lucas sighed. "Peyt, you know Brooke will always be your best friend."

"Don't," She shook her head. "Don't call me Peyt and act like we're close."

"Peyton we—" He sighed, getting cut off again.

"You don't know anything about me," Peyton laughed bitterly. "Not anymore."

"Peyton, I'm sorry for letting our friendship drift away but it wasn't my fault! Even I had some things going on with life," Lucas sighed, closing his eyes.

"We had more than friendship Luke," Peyton smiled sadly. "Sadly, they meant little to you."

"Hey, it's not like that," Lucas shook his head. "Peyton, you mean so much to me!"

"Yeah," Peyton laughed bitterly. "That's why you didn't talk to me for the past 3 months. That's a good way of showing I mean so much to you."

"Please don't say any more excuse Lucas. It's too hard already," She smiled sadly, tears falling on her face.

"B-Brooke, she needed me after what happened to her dad's company and I had to be there, she needed a friend, Peyton and she went to me for help." He explained. "After that, Nathan and Haley got married and we drifted away, I became best friends with Brooke and you became best friends with Nathan and Haley, why can't you at least talk to me?"

"I needed you too Lucas," She wiped her tears furiously. "But you've already chosen that day."

"Peyton, I lo—"

"How many times do you have to hurt me, Luke? Just how many? Tell me!" She shouted, all her anger coming out. "I tell you I love you and you pick Brooke! Now you're telling me it's not your fault our friendship drifted away? God Lucas, I loved you. Everything about me ached for you, my soul, my heart, my everything Lucas!" She closed her eyes, trying to stop the tears. "It's hard to know you picked her after everything that happened to all of us."

"It's over Lucas," She sighed loudly, trying to stop the tears. "Whatever we are right now, it's over."

"I'm tired of pretending to be happy when I'm around you, smiling when I'm around you and Brooke, pretending for some time that we're all close and all those drama didn't happen." She paused. "I was doing that for Haley and Nathan but not anymore. This is it, I just needed to talk to you one last time and it's done."

"Peyton!" Lucas shouted. "You can't do that! I know I've made mistakes but don't do that; don't stop being my friend."

"I didn't stop being your friend Lucas," She cried. "You stopped being my friend and so did Brooke!"

"We never left you, Peyton." He shook his head.

"You may not have left Tree Hill but you've left; as far as I'm concerned things ended when you chose her over me, you left me Lucas, you and Brooke, both of you! God, Brooke was my best friend! I don't know what happened." She buried her face in her hands.

"People always leave, Peyton," Lucas sighed. "Don't add up to that list."

"Don't you dare twist my words Lucas!" She shouted.

"If that's what'll make you stay as my friend then I will," He scoffed.

"We were never friends," She shook her head. "Since that day."

"Peyton—"

"I don't care anymore Lucas!" She shouted, tears falling on her face again and again. "People always leave? That list had both of your names a long time ago."

"I'm not letting you go, Peyton," He shook his head. "Never."

"You already did," She smiled sadly. "Goodbye Lucas."

With those last words; Peyton Sawyer stormed out of Nathan's apartment in tears.

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You can check out my other story too. It's called 'Suddenly Everything Has Changed.' My other OTH fan fiction which is definitely Leyton. ;D

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