Conflicts and Confrontations

A/N - Thanks for all the reviews! BTW, if you read my other story, 'I'm Still the Guy For You', I recently posted chapter 6, so please check it out! And I have another story, my newest One Tree Hill story, 'We Live Different Lives'. That's an AU Brucas story, so please check that out as well...Now onto chapter 2 of 'Conflicts and Confrontations'...Read! Enjoy! Review! (This chapter is still sort of an introduction, but by the end of the chapter, the drama starts!)

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Chapter 2 -

Brooke lay awake in sleeping Lucas' arms, just enjoying her piece and quiet, knowing that in an hour at the most, one of her kids would be up.

For some very odd reason her mind drifting off, she started wondering where Peyton was at the moment. Years ago, before Lucas and Brooke had their two kids, well, before they were even married, Peyton decided to leave Tree Hill. She didn't quite have a real reason, just saying that she wanted to start a new life. And then she left, saying her goodbyes, and they never saw or heard from her again. That day, Brooke could honestly say that she doubted her and Lucas' relationship because he seemed rather down when she left. But he reassured her that he was completely and totally over Peyton and there was no other girl he could picture being with except her.

"Hey, Brooke?" Lucas asked as they sat, eating dinner.

"Mhmm." Brooke replied glumly, no emotion evident in her voice.

"What's going on? Are you mad at me?"

"Why no, Lucas. Why would I possibly be mad? What would make you think that?" She asked sarcastically, getting up from her seat and placing her dirty plates from dinner in the dishwasher.

"Well for starters maybe because you've been practically ignoring me for the whole day ever since Peyton left-...," He then stopped dead in his tracks, "Wait a second. This has to do with Peyton, doesn't it?"

"Congratulations, you've figured it out..."

"Brooke..."

"Look, I don't wanna talk about it, okay?"

"You think I still have feelings for Peyton."

"Well you do..." She mumbled quietly under her breath.

"What was that?"

"I said I don't wanna talk about it."

"Look," He said walking towards the brunette, he faced her back, placing his arms around her waist, leaning his head on her shoulder, "I have no feelings for Peyton what so ever besides friendship. I am completely in love with you, and only you. There's no other girl I can imagine spending my life with. And I'm sorry about what happened years ago, how you lost trust in me, but I can promise you that that will never happen, ever again. And after all the stuff we've been through, and there's been a lot, those things have only made me realize how much I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Brooke Penelope Davis," Brooke finally made eye contact with him, her eyes watering from tears, "So, how did I do for my five hundred-millionth speech?"

Brooke gave a small laugh, "You did pretty good." She mumbled through sobs.

"There's no reason to cry," He said, wiping some tears away with his thumb, "I only love you and only you. And it will always be that way."

"I'm just scared that one day you'll wake up and wonder what you're life would be like if you had chosen Peyton. And then you'll regret choosing me." She sniffled.

"Brooke, that will never happen, I will never ever regret choosing you. I love you."

Brooke tends to wonder now and then what life would be like if Lucas and Peyton had ended up together. A lot of things would definitely be different. For one thing, she would have never got to experience love. Her life wouldn't be half as happy as it is now. And a major thing, she wouldn't have her kids, the two most important reasons she gets up in the morning, even if she's having a bad day. So yes, things would definitely be different.

Brooke was playing with her wedding ring, deep in thought when Lucas awoke.

"Hey," He said, interrupting the silence, "What are you thinking about?"

"You."

"Me?"

"Mhmm." She replied, giving him a grin and a quick peck on the lips.

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"Guys, I'm leaving now." Lucas called out as he entered the kitchen where his wife and two kids sat.

"Luke, remember to come home early, I have that job interview later."

"Yup, I remember."

Since forever, Lucas was the one who brought home the money for his family. Brooke always planned on getting a job of her own, but once she found out about being pregnant with Brittany, she put that off for a later time. And then, just when she was finally starting to think about getting a job, she found out about Sean. Now finally seemed like the perfect time to get a job so Brooke scheduled an interview. Over the years she collected sketches of clothing designs she had drawn, hoping one day she would be able to go into the fashion business. Hopefully today would be the start of her dream.

"Okay, well I don't want you to be late." She said, giving him a kiss.

"All right, bye guys." He said turning to his six-year-old and two- year-old, giving them both hugs.

"Bye, daddy."

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"Where the hell is he?" Brooke mumbled under her breath, sitting by her two kids who were watching tv, well Brittany was anyway, Sean was too busy babbling to himself. Brooke stared at the clock that read '6:32'. Her interview's scheduled for 6:45 and Lucas is still not home. Worry started to rise in her because Lucas knows how important this means to her and he usually is never late.

Meanwhile:

Lucas sat in his office taking down notes from the progress of the day. Glancing at the clock, he grunts, knowing Brooke is probably pissed at him by now. He quickly writes the last of his notes down and picks up his belongings, walking towards the door.

"Mr. Scott?" A woman's head peeks out from the door.

"Yes?"

"Somebody's here to see you..."

Meanwhile:

"Hi, this is Brooke Scott...I had an interview scheduled...I'm sorry for this being such a short notice but I...um... have to cancel it..."

Meanwhile:

"Oh, um, I need to leave."

"They said it's urgent."

"Um, send them in, but it has to be quick."

Lucas put his belongings back on the desk as he stood, thinking who the person might be."

"Lucas." He then heard his name being called as he looked up from the ground.

"Peyton..."

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A/N - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW!!!! THANKS! (Sorry the chapters are short, but as the story goes on, the chapters will get longer! I promise!)