A/N: This one-shot is based on Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne. I own nothing, but the idea.
Brooke is going through a hard time. Peyton died two months ago in a car accident and Brooke has taken it the hardest. She closed herself off from everyone. Even Lucas didn't know how to reach his girlfriend. Even though it was hard, Lucas convinced Brooke to come to Tric and watch Haley perform.
Brooke's eyes were puffy and red. You could tell she's been crying a lot. Lucas sat her in the front with Nathan, Mouth, Rachel, Skills, Bevin, and himself. They had been there for an hour and Haley had yet to perform. Brooke was about to leave when Haley came on stage.
"Hi. I'm Haley James-Scott and I'm performing a song dedicated to one of my best friends Brooke Davis. It's not just a song from me, but from the whole gang. I'm just the only one who can sing." Brooke chuckled a little and Haley started singing.
You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No I won't give in
After the first verse Brooke got teary-eyed staring at Haley who was looking directly at her.
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Flashback
Brooke was at Naley's house with the gang hanging out and waiting for Peyton.
"Where is Peyton?" Bevin asked and everyone looked at Brooke
"Don't look at me. She said she'd be here." Brooke says and before anyone can say anything else Brooke's cell rings. She picks it up and it says "".
"Hey . Where is your skinny ass at?" Brooke says and everyone laughs
"What?" Brooke says panicked and everyone sobers up
"What happened?" She says with tears in her eyes. Everyone starts asking her what's wrong.
"I'll be right there." She says and hangs up the phone. She jumps up from her place on the couch and heads toward the door forgetting about everyone else until Lucas grabs her arm.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Lucas asks and Brooke sees everyone staring at her, she forgot they were there.
"We need to get to the hospital now. Peyton was in a car accident." Brooke answers
So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Still on Flashback
The gang arrives at the hospital and Brooke rushes to the Nurses' Station.
"Peyton Sawyer. I need information on Peyton Sawyer." Brooke says and the gang is behind her
"Are you family?" The nurse says and Brooke wants to strangle her
"I'm her sister. Our dad works on a boat and our mom is dead." She lies, well about the sister part
"She is in surgery. I don't have any more information than that." The nurse says and Brooke walks to one of the chairs in the waiting room and sits with her head in her hands. Lucas sits on one side of her and Haley sits on the other with Nathan beside her.
"She's gonna be fine Brooke." Lucas says rubbing her back
"He's right Tigger. It'll be ok." Haley says
"No, it won't. I can feel it, Tutor Girl. The last time Peyton and I were in this hospital, her mom died. I loved Anna, we used to pretend she was my mom and Peyton was my sister. Especially when my parents didn't care enough to come to school functions. I was always part of the Sawyer family. DNA doesn't matter because they were more my family than my own. Papa Sawyer and Mama Sawyer is what I called them. I still call Larry that." Brooke says with a chuckle. All laughter stops when the doctor comes in.
"Family of Peyton Sawyer?" The doctor asks
"I'm her sister. Is she okay?" Brooke says and the doctor takes a deep breath.
"I'm sorry Miss Sawyer, but you sister died on the table. We tried everything we could, but she was gone." The doctor says and walks away
"No! Get back here!" Brooke screamed and tried to grab him, but Lucas puts his arm around her waist and pulls her back
"Brooke, stop. I'm sorry, but you need to stop." Lucas says
"No. She can't be dead." Brooke says as she struggles against him
Nathan walks over "I'm so sorry Davis, but she is dead." Nathan says looking Brooke in the eye and Brooke breaks down in sobs
"No…no, this can't be happening. Peyton!" Brooke sobs and everyone's heart breaks as they try to console her
Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da
Present Time
Brooke is realizing she was wrong for shutting them out when all they wanted was to help. They love her and she loves them and right now she needs them.
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Brooke gets up from her seat and wipes her eyes. She looks at everyone and gives her first real smile in two months. She goes to Lucas and pulls him into a big hug and gives him a kiss. She goes around hugging everyone and saying thanks.
Keep holding on
Keep holding on
Haley looks at the scene with a smile.
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Brooke walks onto the stage and pulls Haley into a fierce hug as the club erupts in cheer.
"Keep holding on, Tigger. We're here for you." Haley whispered to her as the gang came on stage and they had a group hug
Ok, nervous about reactions so PLEASE review. It'll keep Brooke holding on.
