New Author's Note: Hi everyone! I took this story down to resolve a conflict, now that it's over I am putting it back up on FF. I let it sit too long in limbo so now I'm re-posting the first two chapters and finishing the story. Sorry for any confusion this might have caused. As always you guys are amazing... :) Thanks so much for reading!

-Krystal

Someone Like You

Author's Note: So this is a story idea Diane sent me about six months ago and I was too busy at the moment to take it on… But even though I am currently working on a few stories, I decided to write this out for her. :) It's going to be short - 6 chapters max. Thanks!

Summary: AU Story - Dan Scott will stop at nothing to break up Brooke and Lucas's relationship, even threatening her heavily pregnant mother who happens to work for him. After some tragedy and time will they survive or have to call it quits? Read to find out…

Disclaimer: I don't own anything OTH related… If I did the show would have gone a completely different direction. Story title is Someone Like You by Adele. As I mentioned earlier, the story outline belongs to the lovely Diane Hermans, but the story itself is mine. :)

Chapter 1:

"I can't open it." Lucas said as he paced his bedroom, "Do you think you can open it pretty girl? I mean my entire life is hindering on this envelope; if it's good news I get to go to Duke with Nathan on scholarship, if it's bad news I have to stay in Tree Hill for two years before transferring." He stopped and sat on the edge of the bed, "My mom and uncle Keith cannot afford tuition otherwise, I am too anxious to open it."

Brooke stared at him and started to laugh, "Lucas you are one of the smartest people I know, any university would be lucky to have you." She kissed him gently and gave him an eskimo noses kiss to calm his nerves, "And if Duke doesn't offer you a scholarship - screw them." She shrugged with another giggle, "Let me see the package broody, you got this."

Lucas tossed the envelope to Brooke a little forcefully, "Sorry pretty girl I didn't mean that."

Brooke motioned for Lucas to join her on his bed and waited for him to get settled, "Whatever the outcome, just know I love you." Brooke flipped it over quickly and removed the file jacket embossed with Duke University insignia and seal, "It looks like it's filled with fluff, not to jinx it but I think that is a good sign." She opened the folder and read through the admissions letter, when she got to the end she squealed loudly, "Congratulations Luke you are a Blue Devil." She handed him the crisp sheet of linen paper.

Lucas read through it and felt his eyes burn with fresh tears, "I did it pretty girl, I cannot believe it. I need to go down to the cafe to show my mother, would you like to come with me?"

"No… I wish I could, I need to go pick up my mom for her doctor's appointment. She has already rescheduled it twice," Brooke slid off the bed and grabbed her jacket and scarf, "Thank you by the way for talking to Dan. I know that must not have been fun for you but I appreciate it broody."

"Of course, that's what boyfriends are for." Lucas pulled her in for a hug, "Victoria is nearly six months pregnant, doctor's appointments are a must."

Brooke nodded into his chest, "I know… I am hoping today we can find out if she is having a boy or a girl." Brooke was the first to admit that becoming an older sister at the ripe old age of eighteen was strange most of the time, but after the initial shock had worn off she had to admit that she was excited about all the possibilities. Her fingers were crossed in the hopes that the baby was a girl, for no other reason that whenever she perused the mall baby girl clothes were infinitely cuter than baby boy clothes. "We did narrow the name pool down though, so that's a plus."

Lucas took his Keith Scott Body Shop hoodie, "I haven't heard the latest list, care to share?"

"Boys or girls?" Brooke replied.

"Let's start with the boys," Lucas smiled.

Brooke glared, "You really think it's going to be a boy? I don't think I could deal with having a baby brother." Brooke wrinkled her nose before continuing, "Dakota, Gideon, Jasper, Leopold and Rylan."

"I don't think I've asked this before but what last name is the baby going to have?" Lucas asked as they headed to the door that lead to the back porch.

Brooke shrugged, "Well considering she is refusing to name the father I am assuming it will be Davis. I mean, Tree Hill is a small town, I would figure out who it is if the baby had his name." Brooke fished the keys out of her purse and walked down the brick pathway to her powder blue VW bug - the parting birthday gift from her absentee father. "The girls list still needs some work I think, Cordelia, Gemma, Helena, Piper and Waverly. She has settled on Wren for a middle name though, my mom and I are both thinking baby Davis is a girl, so the name needs to be perfect."

Lucas shook his head and opened the driver's side door, "You are so cute it's silly. I'll call you tonight beautiful, I love you." Lucas kissed Brooke gently then watched as she got into her car and shut the door.

"I love you too," She smiled, "I'm so proud of you Luke, you have worked so hard for this. You are amazing, being on this journey with you has been surreal."

He couldn't help the grin the crept across his face, "We have many more adventures to come pretty girl just you wait."

Brooke pulled into the parking lot of Dan Scott Motors and double parked in front of the glass double doors that lead to Victoria Davis's office, Brooke hurried inside, "Mom?" She said when she was just inside, "Come on mom, I don't want you to be late for your appointment."

Victoria Davis came out of her small darkened office and smiled at her daughter, "Brooklyn my love we aren't going to be late. Stop worrying so much, I just need to drop these contracts off to Dan and then I am free."

A few years ago when Richard Davis ran off with him twenty year old secretary, Victoria needed to find gainful employment to keep her and Brooke from becoming homeless. Richard had managed to successfully hide the majority of his assets to avoid lifelong alimony payments for Victoria and higher child support payments for Brooke. She didn't like pity but Richard Davis could give Dan Scott a run for his money in the shitty father department. Brooke looked up at the large wall clock and sighed, "Mom we have to get to the other side of town in fifteen minutes, come on. Whatever it is, it can wait till tomorrow."

Dan stormed out of his office and huffed at the sight of Brooke's car blocking the possible entrance of customers, "Brooke I am not going to tell you again, double park outside one more time and I will be forced to tow your car."

Victoria handed him the files and placed her hand on his forearm, "Dan there is no reason for that, it's my fault honestly. I wasn't ready when she got here, plus she's excited." Victoria rubbed her slightly rounded abdomen, "Today is the day we find out baby Davis's gender."

Brooke watched in horror as Dan's angry exterior softened at her mother's words, 'was there something going on there?' She wondered? She felt a chill run down her spine and willed herself to just let it go, "Fourteen minutes mom."

"I still have my money on a boy, a strapping baby boy would be good for both you and Brooke." Dan smiled and contorted his face into an almost awkward grin. "Were you with my son this afternoon by chance?"

'Oh here we go,' Brooke said to herself before answering, "Yes I was."

"I know the college declaration notices have to be returned soon, did he hear from Duke?" Dan spoke, walking towards her.

Brooke bit her lip and shrugged, "I am not sure," she lied. "You would have to talk to Lucas about that." Brooke reasoned with herself that it wasn't her news to share, she did smile though at the thought of all of Lucas's dreams coming true without Dan's help or money. "Mom… Thirteen minutes."

Victoria rolls her eyes with a sigh and walks out to Brooke's car, "Brooklyn," she calls from the passenger side.

She breaks eye contact with Dan and retreats to her car, "Let's go figure out what baby Davis is, I can hardly stand it."

Karen looked up as the bell on the cafe door chimed with a customer's entrance, she smiled at the boy rushing inside, "Did it finally start to rain?"

"It did," Lucas removed his coat and shook out his hair, "I thought I would beat it, apparently not." Lucas saddled up to the counter and took a seat, "I have some news ma, is Keith coming by soon I really want to share it with the both of you."

Karen placed a coffee mug on the counter and poured hot cocoa from the waiting carafe, "He was finishing up his final car when I spoke to him last." Karen scooped a dollop of whipped cream into the waiting cup and smirked, "I was in labor with you for nearly thirty-six hours Lucas Eugene with-"

"No drugs," Lucas finished. "I know ma, you've told me this story before." He surveyed the cafe and there currently weren't any patrons, "I suppose you're right," Lucas reached into his shirt pocket and handed the folded sheet of paper to his mother, "Let me know what you think."

"Can you first tell me if it's good news or bad news?" Karen asked, kinking her eyebrow at him. "I have had a long day, I don't think I can take much more disappointment."

Lucas sighed, "It's good news ma I promise."

"Thank you Lukey bear," Karen patted his hand and unfolded the paper. She read over the contents and brought her hand to her mouth, "My goodness." Tears welled up in her eyes, "This is one of those moments, those wonderful parental moments. Duke is your dream and according to this you get to go to school there all four years for free, hopefully you will start for the Blue Devils, they have even lined you up a part time job. This is the best news I have had in weeks."

"Thank you," Lucas beamed, "When I came home I saw it in the mailbox and I couldn't open it. I made Brooke come over and open it for me," He took a drink of his cocoa, "So what's the rotten news you received today?"

"Oh it's nothing," Karen waved it off, "We might need to replace the roof. Keith had two contractors come out over the leak in the kitchen. When the rain clears, they want to get on the roof and check out the sub roof. Best case scenario we just have to patch the spots where it's leaking, worst case they off to tear off the entire roof."

"Jesus ma," Lucas worried, "Can we afford that?"

"Can we afford what?" Keith said from the kitchen. "I thought I would surprise your mother and here you are ruining my game kid."

Keith hugged Karen and kissed her forehead, "Here you need to read this?"

"What is it?" Keith asked, "Is it the quotes for the roof? That was quick." Keith unfolds the paper and looks it over.

He silently folds it back up and slides it to Lucas, "What's wrong?" Lucas asked.

"Nothing," Keith shined, "My son is going to Duke in the fall and I couldn't be prouder." Keith reached across the counter and hugged Lucas, "What do you say we close up early and celebrate?"

"That can be arranged," Karen smiled, "I know the owner and she is alright with it." The small family laughed and hugged and prepared to celebrate Lucas's momentous achievement. Dan crossed the street to head inside Karen's Cafe for any news on Lucas's admission to Duke when the site in front of him was confirmation enough, now was the time to make sure that the bastard son he never wanted rose to his highest potential… Phase one was now complete; Lucas was just admitted to a top tier university, his own alma mater. Now was the time to implement phase two; the removal of the anchor holding him to Tree Hill - Brooklyn Penelope Davis.

So I hope you all enjoyed this chapter... Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? It's going to be a fast paced story, only about 5-7 chapters max.

Hit review and tell me what you think. :)

Thanks again!

Krystal