Again unfortunately I do not own either the Vampire Diaries or One Tree Hill but i wish i did.

"Well folks, its another brilliant sunny day in Tree Hill."

"Brilliant my ass" grumbled Brooke as she rolled over, reliving the events of the night before.

"Argh, I've never felt like such an idiot in my entire life!" She moaned out loud.

After storming back into her apartment, Brook packed a few boxes of belongings and made some calls. Today she was leaving Tree Hill and starting fresh somewhere very far away.

She wasn't sure how long she would be gone, or where she was even going but there was no doubt about it. She couldn't stay in Tree Hill any longer and put up with Lucas and Peyton's pathetic excuses.

Brooke had a shower, put the boxes in her car then sat down and began to write:

Dear Haley,

By the time you read this I will be far away from Tree Hill. It was a spur of the moment decision but then again most of my decisions are. I don't know how long I will be away but I just can't stay here at the moment. Please don't show this letter to Lucas or Peyton and please don't let anyone come looking for me. I need some space to clear my head and sort my life out again. I will miss you so much but I need to do what is best for me right now.

Until I see you again, stay safe Haley.

Love always,

Brooke.

Brooke dropped the letter off as she drove past then pulled out her map, she still had no idea where she was headed sighing heavily Brooke put the map down next to her. As she put the map down a name caught her attention out of the corner of her eye, Mystic Falls.

What a strange name, Brooke mused.

"Oh screw it," She mumbled, "This has been a strange week, why not go to Mystic Falls, couldn't be worse than Tree Hill at the moment. Any anyway its not like any other name interested me."

After driving for what seemed like 4hrs, Brooke finally saw a sign that read 'Welcome to Mystic Falls'

"About time" Brooke yawned as she drove past the sign.

Soon enough she managed to find a small motel to stay in while she organised her housing arrangements. She went up to her room and collapsed onto the large bed where she instantly fell asleep.

Lucas's POV

Lucas strode into the school building intending to find Brooke and explain everything he couldn't bare the thought of her hating him. He didn't love her, he knew that much but he couldn't lose her as a friend.

He was interrupted by Hayley his best friend. "Hales not now, I have to find Brooke. It's important I'll talk to you later."

"Lucas thats what i need to talk to you about. She's gone, she left Tree Hill." Haley exclaimed. "Now would you like to explain to me why Brooke has left Tree Hill so suddenly and you are so desperate to see her this morning? What's going on Lucas?"

"Luke! Have you seen Brooke yet, I feel terrible she hates me! God i can't believe we were so stupid! I can't find her anywhere!" Peyton rushed over, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Ok you two, time to spill what the HELL have you done?" Haley demanded.