Never Enough

Chapter 1

Tell Me Why

She sat in her car as the tears streamed down her face. She didn't know why she put up with so much crap. Maybe it was because she was just so use to it or maybe it was because she was just so in love with her and always would be. They've been together for so long that she couldn't imagine life with out her; she wasn't only her girlfriend but she was her best friend too. More tears began to roll down her cheeks and she buried her face in her hands and then heard a knock on her window which scared her. She jerked her head up and saw the blonde boy looking at her with his blue eyes which were filled with concern. She wiped her cheeks with the back of her hand and rolled down the window.

"Lucas, you scared me" she said softly not looking directly in his eyes.

"I saw you sitting here crying. Is everything okay?" he asked worriedly.

He was on the varsity basketball team at Tree Hill High School and she was on the cheerleading squad. Lucas and her met freshman year of high school and they became best friends. He could tell her pretty much anything and Rachel could tell him everything too, well almost everything. She's wanted to tell him everything that has been going on so many times but the words never seemed to come out. She already knew what he would say if she told him; everyone would tell her the same thing.

"I'm fine Luke. Just a fight with Brooke." she told him.

"Another one? You two seem to be fighting a lot lately. What was it about this time? You always look so down." he told her and Rachel thought of the incident that happened earlier.

Students filled the halls of Tree Hill High School before the last class of the day. Rachel was at her locker putting away some books and getting the one she needed for her next class. Brooke was further down the hall as she watched her girlfriend at her locker and a smile appeared on her face. She looked so beautiful Brooke thought to herself. She was starting to make her way over to Rachel but stopped when she saw Peyton approach Rachel.

Peyton was not a close friend of Brooke's and she never thought she was one of Rachel's either. The only time either of them spoke to was during cheerleading practice and at the games. Brooke saw as Peyton handed Rachel a CD. "Did she make her a mix?" Brooke whispered to herself. She saw Rachel smile as she took the CD from Peyton. They continue to talk and she wished she were closer to hear what they were saying. The bell rang and it looked like Rachel thanked Peyton for the CD. She watched as Peyton turned into another hallway with a huge grin on her face. The halls slowly emptied. And Brooke was furious as she marched over to Rachel who was still at her locker.

Brooke closed Rachel's locker and grabbed her arm forcefully. Rachel looked at her in fear yet again. She hated when Brooke was rough yet she never really did anything about it.

"What the hell Brooke?!" Rachel said "Let go of me." she demanded.

Brooke let go but slightly shoved her against the lockers. "I saw you and Blondie. She gave you a mix and the two of you seemed pretty happy. So you tell me what the hell is up. Are you sneaking around behind my back and don't you dare lie to me." she said as she pointed a finger at her.

Rachel grew nervous. She was not into Peyton that way at all; they were just friends that's all. Now having Brooke believe her was going to be difficult. "Brooke it was nothing. I let her borrow a CD and she was just returning it. Stop thinking that I could do such a thing to you. I love you and only you." Rachel assured her.

"I don't believe you." Brooke stated, "What were you two talking about?" she questioned her.

"Nothing, Jesus Brooke why do you have to be such a jealous possessive bitch sometimes. It's getting fucking old already. Same thing over and over again." Rachel said annoyed. "I don't have time for this. I'm already late for class." she said and was about to walk away but didn't because she felt Brooke's hand connect with her face. Rachel put a hand to her cheek. Tears stung her eyes as she looked at Brooke. "Why?" is all she could to say.

Brooke was pissed, "Don't ever call me that again. And don't talk to that bitch Peyton either. You know she wants to be more than friends with you. Don't be so fucking naïve." and with that she walked off with her head high.

"It was stupid and it was my fault. I'll be fine." Rachel told him

"You can tell me, Rachel. You know that right. I'm here for you always."

"I know you are, Luke." she smiled slightly, "and I'm so thankful for that but really it wasn't that bad. It just sucks to fight you know."

Lucas sighed, "Okay, I'll take that answer this time but if you want to talk about it you can always call me. I have to head home so I'll see you later okay." Rachel nodded and he smiled. "love you, buddy." he said to her and kissed her forehead and then walked away from her and towards his.

She didn't know why it was so hard to tell Lucas. She hated lying to him.

When school ended Brooke Davis walked to her car as fast as she could. She wanted to get out of there as soon as possible after what happened to Rachel. She was so angry and needed to talk to her best friend since childhood. When she got to the record store she marched in and walked over to the counter. She groaned as she set her purse down next to the cash register.

"What happened this time?" Chris Keller asked her already knowing it had to be about Rachel.

Brooke and Chris have known each other since they were little. When Brooke was five the Keller family moved right next to them. Her and Chris became very close, even though he is 3 years older, and have been best friends ever since.

"Why the fuck does she have to be the way she is. Ugh! I saw her with this girl, Peyton, she's on the cheerleading squad with us."

"Were they kissing or something?" he asked

"No…."

"Holding hands?"

"No….."

"So what were they doing then?"

"Well I saw them talking and-"

"Wait…that's it they were talking? Brooke come on they were just talking. I don't think that's something to be pissed about" he told her and chuckled.

"No, Chris! I could tell. Peyton gave her a CD and they were like smiling and just seemed like more than friendly." She was getting angrier.

"Chill Davis. No need to get worked up."

"It just makes me so mad, Keller." She groaned again and ran her hand through here hair.

"Rachel, loves you Brooke and you know it. You always seem to want to pick a fight and you very well know Rachel doesn't deserve that."

Brooke looked down at the floor and knew he was right. She overreacted and knew she had to apologize to Rachel for being such a bitch again. "Damn you, Chris. You're right. Now I have to go apologize"

"Chris Keller is never wrong" he said with a smirk.

"Fuck you" she laughed and grabbed her purse.

"So I'll see you later tonight? Go out drinking or just hang out at my place."

"I'll let you know. I might be with Rachel all night if you know what I mean." she told him with a huge smile. He just laughed and she left the store.

Brooke took a deep breath before getting out of her car. She rang the doorbell and waited for Rachel to answer. The door open and their stood Rachel she looked beyond pissed and Brooke gave her a weak smile. Rachel's expression didn't change. "Rachel, I'm sorry." Brooke told her and all Rachel did was slam the door in her face.