This is an Alternate Universe story that contains material that some people may not agree with, if you don't then don't read

This is an Alternate Universe story that contains material that some people may not agree with, if you don't then don't read. This is subject is new to me so if I get some things wrong forgive me. And to all the Peytoners sorry in advance.

(I don't own anything it all belongs to Mark and the CW)

Lucas Scott lived in two worlds one was in his books; the other was in his mind. Which was confused at the moment. He played basketball up until a few weeks ago when he was forced to give it up competitively. At the same time he felt he was living a lie. The only problem was he didn't know how to come out of that lie. He recently broke up with his girlfriend because of that lie. Only he didn't tell her why. He just told her he couldn't be with her because he had to figure some things out, he could tell she was nervous about it because he had used that wording before with her and it ended up coming out that he cheated on her with her friend. This time though that wasn't happening. They've remained friends through out this time and talk everyday. Lucas knew he had to do something and soon, because if he waited it would only get worse.

"Hello?"

"Brooke, it's Luke can you come over?"

"Yeah, I'm at Peyton's I'll be over in a couple minutes."

"Thanks."

"No Problem."

"Just come in the bedroom door is open."

"Okay. You okay?"

"I just need to talk to someone I trust."

"I'm on my way." Said Brooke as she hung up the phone worried about Lucas.

"What's up?"

"It's Luke something's up with him I have to go."

"Brooke, you realize he's your ex-boyfriend, you don't have to run when he calls you." Said Peyton as Brooke grabbed her purse.

"Peyton he's still my friend and if he calls me and says he needs me, I'll always go to him no matter what."

"Brooke I'm just saying--."

"Peyton I know what you're saying and I'm saying I don't care."

A couple minutes later Brooke pulled up in front of Lucas' house and parked.

"Luke?"

"Hey, thanks for coming." Said Lucas as he kissed her on the cheek.

"I told you on the phone Luke it's no problem you need me I'm here."

"I have something I need to tell you, and I don't know how you're going to react, but you have to promise me one thing Brooke until I'm ready you can't tell anyone else."

"Luke, you're scaring me what is it?"

"Brooke please promise me this will stay between us until I'm ready."

"I promise."

"You have to know it was nothing you did."

"Lucas what is it?" Asked Brooke getting serious.

"I'm gay Brooke."

"What, no I slept with you Lucas many times."

"I know Brooke."

"So what was I a test to see if you were straight?" Asked Brooke not understanding.

"No Brooke, I was in denial about it, I was scared I mean it's expected I play basketball so I must be straight right, but come on you and I both know how hard this is going to be for people to understand."

"I know and it doesn't help we live in drama city either." Said Brooke calming down.

"No it doesn't."

"Thank you for trusting me with this."

"You're welcome, and just so you know I didn't break up with you because I don't love you Brooke, because I do. I broke up with you because I guess I was trying to protect you."

"Protect me from what?"

"Anything, everything I don't know."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"You know what I just thought of?"

"What?"

"We could totally help each other out dating wise."

"What are you talking about Crazy Girl?"

"Well see we could go out meet some guys, I'll date them first and if they just happen to be gay I'll tell them I have this really good looking best friend that they should meet."

"You're going to introduce guys that are gay to Peyton."

"No moron you."

"And how does this help you or me for that matter?"

"Because it gives us both a 50/50 chance of getting laid. And if it doesn't work out with the guys I wouldn't be opposed to sleeping with you on those lonely nights."

"Brooke the whole definition of me being gay is I'm attracted to guys." Said Lucas with a laugh.

"Well you were gay the last time we slept together so why would now make a difference."

"True, but it's not going to happen."

"Whatever you say, but Lucas just think about it now you don't have to worry about PMS."

"That is one thing I'm happy about, and I won't miss you bitching at me for trying to have fun when you are."

"Oh no you won't miss that, because I will always be around to bitch at you. So do you want to hang out tomorrow?"

"Sure what do you want to do?"

"Well I have to run some errands but we can talk more about this. And maybe you can figure out how to tell Karen and Keith, speaking of where are they tonight?"

"Date night. How sad is that my parents went out on a date and I'm home on a Friday night. And I'm not ready to tell them."

"No Lucas just hear me out."

"Fine."

"Your parents love you no matter what, they're not going to care who shares your bed, just like I don't."

"Cheery it's one thing to come out to you, it's another thing to come out to them and Nathan."

"Who also cares about you and is not going to care. Lucas they would want you to be happy with someone who cares about you, who treats you right and knows that I'm part of the package."

"Actually you're more like really expensive luggage."

"Lucas! This is not something to joke about."

"Brooke, Pretty Girl you will always be in my life and anyone who doesn't understand that can take a leap off a very high bridge."

"Good, and you have to promise me we won't stop using our nicknames."

"Absolutely not those are ours forever."

"Good."

"So you're really okay with everything I just told you?"

"Yeah Lucas I love you , and the fact you felt you can trust me enough to tell me something this huge, says a lot about us."

"Yeah it does."

"Okay, well I'm going to go home and I will be here tomorrow morning and you can come run errands with me."

"I'll see you then. Call me when you get home so I know you're safe."

"I will and think about what I said Luke, the only people who should care who you sleep with are you and that person."

"Thanks, Pretty Girl, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Bye, Broody."

"Bye." Said Lucas as he opened the door for her.

Lucas laid down on his bed and felt that a weight had been lifted off his shoulders he then started to think about what Brooke said, and he knew in his heart of hearts that she was right, though he would never admit it to her. That's when his phone rang a couple minutes later.

"Hello?"

"Hey I just pulled into the driveway."

"Okay, so what are you going to do for the rest of the night?"

"So a LustFactor profile for you." Said Brooke.

"Brooke!"

"I'm kidding, Broody besides we saw the freaks that turned out for Peyton, I can't imagine what would turn out for you."

"Thanks Cheery."

"Luke, we're going to get through this together."

"I know, Hey Brooke I know I've asked a lot of stuff of you tonight but can I ask you one more favor?"

"Of course what is it?"

"Will you be there with I tell my parents?"

"You couldn't keep me away, I'm always there for you Lucas, and I'll be there for this."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

"Well I'm going to go to bed. I'll see you in the morning."

"Bye."

Lucas and Brooke went to bed both thinking things were definitely changing, up until Lucas dropped the bomb she thought he would figure things out and they would get back together, Bout now that was gone, but on the other hand as long as he was in her life that's all that mattered to her.

Lucas went to bed happy Brooke handled it so well; things could have gone a lot worse. He knew under the jokes it was going to take her a little while to get used to it. He felt like he cheated on her again only he didn't. He wished she wouldn't hurt like she did the last time they broke up. He made a mental not to talk to her about it tomorrow. And with that thought in mind he fell asleep.