Okay so there are some Brucas flashbacks in here but not all of them. There will be more in the next few chapters.
By the way, Haley and Nathan have never been together in this. Just to clear that up.
Chapter 2 – Who You Were And Who You've Become
Lucas sat alone in the room, staring at the invitation in front of him, just as he had been for the last hour. His mind was in overdrive, asking so many questions. He just couldn't work out whether he should go or not, although deep down, he knew what the right thing to do was. Just then, his uncle Keith walked in. Well, Keith had always been more like a father to him than an uncle. His real father was an ass, but he never felt like he lost out on anything with Keith around. Keith had always loved his mother, Karen, and when she finally turned him down, he couldn't live a lie anymore, a life in Tree Hill. Lucas had always hoped that they would get married one day, but he understood Keith's reasons for leaving after everything that had happened. Little did he know back then, that his own mistakes would lead him here too, two years later.
"What you thinking about kiddo?"
"Just the past, how I ended up here."
"Yeah. You know, I've been trying to ask you that for over a year now. What made you leave Tree Hill? Not that I'm complaining about the company or anything."
"Brooke."
Keith paused for a moment, scratching his head.
"Isn't that the girl Nathan's marrying? You two didn't get on very well?"
Lucas just sat still, shaking his head.
"Ohh." Keith replied. "You two were involved with each other?"
Again, Lucas didn't make a sound, just nodded. Keith put his hand on Lucas' shoulder, sensing he was upset.
"You loved her didn't you?" Yet another nod, this time, more shakily, unsteady. Tears forced to surface from his eyes but he held them back. He had no right to cry, it was his own entire fault.
"She dumped you." Keith said, finally realising the reason.
Lucas nodded once more, furiously this time. He ran out of the room, back to his bed, hiding his head in his pillow at the realisation of the situation he had put himself in.
Flashback…Lucas and Brooke had been out on a few dates now, but then again, who hadn't been out on a few dates with Lucas Scott? But there was something about this girl, something different, and something that told him she was more than the average girl. She made him laugh constantly, he couldn't help but smile when she smiled, she always kept surprising him. Nobody else did that; they weren't even close. Lucas was already falling for her, and he knew it. He knocked on the door, opening it. He looked at her sat on her bed, her feet pulled towards her chest as she shot him that signature smile.
"Hey Luke." Yep, the smile that made his heart melt.
"Hey pretty girl." She smiled yet again. "What?" He asked, laughing.
"Nothing. I just like it when you call me that."
"Well, I like saying it. But, there's something else I wanna say."
"Sure go ahead."
She patted the bed beside her for him to sit down. He sat there, looking in to her beautiful hazel eyes.
"I know we've only been on a few dates, and well, we don't usually do the whole exclusive thing, but I like you Brooke, as in, really like you."
"Good, because I like you too Lucas Scott."
She kissed him lightly on the lips as he slowly pulled away.
"But what I'm trying to say, well ask really, is will you go out with me? Exclusively?"
Wow, she really didn't expect it. She really liked him, but she never thought someone like him would fall for her. He was the womaniser of Tree Hill and here he was wanting her to be his girlfriend.
"Well, I'll have to think about it… Boyfriend."
He laughed again at her and pulled her closer, kissing her longer this time. He never thought he would feel this way, and now, he felt happier than ever.
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He couldn't believe how different his feelings were in contrast. Then, he was happier than he had ever felt. Now, he had never been lower, all because of Brooke Davis. He was snapped from his thoughts when his phone began ringing. He reached over, looking at the caller ID; Hales.
"Yeah?" He asked coldly, bitterly even.
"Hey Luke. How are you?"
"How'd you think I am Haley?"
"Don't call me Haley, Luke."
"Why? Your name isn't it?"
"Yeah, but you always called me Hales. Look, I know things are hard right now, but I just want you to know that I'm always here for you."
"That's great Hales. Just great!" He replied sarcastically.
"So, are you going to the engage… well, the party?"
"You mean the engagement party? I don't know. So why don't you do me a favour and scuttle back to your new best friend!"
"Look Luke, when you and Brooke got together, me and her got close. So what was I to do when you just went? Ignore her? No. So don't take your mistakes out on me! Why don't you quit being an ass for once, because I really don't like the person you're becoming!"
With that, she put down the phone, and he really didn't blame her. She was right; he was an ass, even to her. He had lost everything he knew, and now, he was pushing her away too.
Flashback...Brooke walked into Lucas' room, skipping up behind him and covering his eyes.
"Guess who." She teased as he felt himself relax in her touch.
"Well, it could be one of five, since I have a few girls meant to be coming over today."
She hit him on the back as he turned around laughing, just as he always seemed to lately.
"Man, I've missed you pretty girl."
"Luke, it's been a day." She replied, attempting to hide the smile that had appeared on her face.
"Long enough. So what are we doing today?"
"Well boyfriend. I figured we could just hang out. I just, well… I wanna know more about you."
He smiled towards her as he pulled her closer to him, kissing her forehead lightly.
"Well, I guess you could meet one of the other girls in my life."
"Lucas Scott if you are suggesting a three some I'm afraid I have to disagree."
There it was again, the ability to make him laugh at the smallest things.
"Lucky for you I wasn't suggesting that. I was talking about my best friend."
"Eww, so you want it to be your best friend? Nathan? Tim? Who floats your boat broody?"
"Brooke, that's just wrong! No, I want you to meet my best friend Haley. Yeah, I hang out with the guys in school because of basketball and all. But after school, I have Hales."
"Aw, that's sweet. Can't wait."
An hour later there was a knock at the door as Haley walked in. She looked over at them both on the bed, giggling hugely. Lucas had never told her he was going out with this girl.
"Hey nice to meet you. I'm…"
"Brooke. Yeah I know who you are."
Of course she knew who Brooke was, who didn't? Brooke Davis pretty much ruled Tree Hill High along with her infamous best friend Peyton Sawyer and the typical basketball players. She never really liked her; she just figured she was some cheerleader who was too busy checking whether she looked good than on what her schoolwork was like. But hey, Lucas must see something in her, well besides the obvious good looks, so she figured she should give her a chance. Actually, when she looked at Brooke, she looked different somehow. She looked much prettier, less makeup, her hair naturally wavy. So the least she could do was try, considering Brooke was too.
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Lucas suddenly realised how selfish he had been for begrudging Haley her friendship with Brooke. Other than Lucas, Haley didn't have many friends, so obviously she wasn't going to just ignore Brooke when Lucas left. He couldn't believe he had been such a jerk and spoken to her like that. All Haley had ever tried to do was help. When they split, she was stuck in the middle and now, he was putting her in the same position again. Keith re-emerged, sitting on the edge of Lucas' bed.
"Reality is always gonna be there Luke. Sometimes it's better if you just face it head on."
"What like you, you mean? I don't see you facing reality head on."
"Then I guess, this weekend, we can face it together."
"Why? What's the point?"
"For Nathan."
"Screw Nathan! He doesn't give a shit about anyone else so why should we give a shit about him?"
"Because he's your brother Luke, simple as that."
But was it as simple as that? Could he simply hide all his feelings and be happy for his brother? Facing reality head on, so to speak? Or would he have to run and hide from it, because the true reality was enough to break his heart all over again?
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Okay so a much longer chapter this time.
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