Believing Again – Chapter 1

Lucas stared out of the window and sighed, trying to block out the piercing voice of his teacher Mr Jensen. 'Lucas Scott, I'm sure the trees are fascinating, but you do have a paper on the Spanish inquisition to focus on right now' Mr. Jensen Informed Lucas as he smirked and leaned back in his chair. 'Sorry Mr. J', he apologised. Lucas' attention was stolen when a paper ball was thrown at the back of his head; he turned to see his best friend Brooke giving him a serious look. 'Are you going to Jesse's tonight?' she mimed, making him flash a cheeky grin. He shook his head to signal no, as she nodded and turned her head back to her work.

The bell rang a few minutes later, the class cleared and Lucas pulled out a chair to sit next to Brooke who hadn't left with everyone else. 'What's up?' he asked biting into his apple. 'Nothing', she replied bitterly as she began packing her bag. 'Look B, I know something's up so just tell me'. Brooke lifted her head and placed her chin firmly on her palm. 'You really want to know?', 'Yes', he smiled placing his hand on top of hers. 'Jesse broke up with me last night'. Lucas deeply sighed and pulled her into a hug, 'he's such an asshole, I'm sorry Brooke' he whispered sweetly comforting her. Brooke slowly released herself from the hug and gave him a small smile. 'You deserve much better, okay?' he smiled stroking her hair. 'Okay', she agreed smiling back at him.

They walked down the school halls and Brooke linked her arm In Lucas', 'so who's gonna be your rebound?' he laughed looking around the halls. 'Hmmm... I'm not really gonna rebound this time Luke. I'm feeling okay actually'. Lucas smiled and lightly tapped her on the arm, 'Thatta girl'. Brooke rolled her eyes and continued walking, 'I don't get your deal Lucas'. 'My deal?' he asked looking confused. 'Yeah, you know like with me you're this sweet sensitive guy and with other girls you're an asshole, no offence' she laughed. Lucas grinned and nodded his head, 'you... are my best friend and I would never treat you badly'. Brooke smiled, 'So, why do you act so horribly with the girls you date then'. He rubbed the straps on his bag and shrugged his shoulders, 'I guess acting nice would undo my bad boy Image'. Brooke rolled her eyes and laughed and he pulled his arm around her shoulders, continuing to walk through school.

Arriving outside her house, Lucas pulled over the car and smiled at Brooke in the passenger seat. 'Look, I'll come and watch the notebook with you tonight again if it'll help you with the break-up'. Brooke laughed and shook her head, 'No, really Luke I'll be fine you need to stop worrying. I mean unless you want to completely ruin your bad boy Image'. Lucas smiled and watched Brooke step out of the car. 'I'll call you later', he said before driving away.