Chapter 3

The next day…

Brooke wakes up and finds the energy to get up for another school day. One less day until I leave, she thinks as she gets ready and heads out.

As she reaches the school, she is met by the sight of her best friend and ex-boyfriend. She parks her car and hopes that she can get in the school without being seen by them. She doesn't feel like dealing with this today. Unfortunately for her, Peyton spots her.

"Brooke!" Brooke tries to smile as they walk towards her.

"Hey, P. Sawyer, Lucas"

"You feeling better, B. Davis?"

"Yea, I told you I was just tired. Now that I got some rest, I'm good."

"Hey guys!" They turn around when they hear Haley and Nathan's voices.

"Hey!" They all said.

Haley and Nathan talk to Lucas while Peyton pulls Brooke aside.

"Ok, what's going on?"

"Well, while Nathan and Haley are distracting Luke, I'm going to ask you something and I need your honest answer, ok?" Peyton asks kind of nervouse about asking Brooke this particular question. She doesn't know why, she just is.

"Ok…" Brooke says curious to know what has gotten her best friend so nervous about.

"Well, I was hoping you could help me plan Lucas' surprise birthday party?" she pauses then adds, "But only if you want to."

"I would love to, P. Sawyer. Besides, it's a reason to have a party. Don't have to be all nervous about it."

"Great!"

"Do you have a date in mind?"

"I was thinking next Saturday…"

"Any ideas?"

"I was kind of hoping you could do that part."

"Fine. I'm at your service." She puts an arm around Peyton's shoulder and adds, "What are you going to do without me?" They both head back to join Lucas, Haley, and Nathan.

It's finally the end of the school day. Nothing exciting has happened and it's been boring all day. What's with Tree Hill these days? Usually it's filled with drama. She thinks. But there was one thing that has been bothering her. She doesn't know exactly why, but ever since she answered yes to Peyton, all she wants to do is take it back. Why did I ever agree to do it? I'm so screwed.

Later that day, Brooke meets up with Peyton, Haley, and Nathan at the apartment. They are supposedly going to plan the party. What did I get myself into? Brooke thinks as she knocks on the door. She is met by Nathan on the other side.

"Hey Nate," she says as she walks in.

"Hey." He closes the door and follows Brooke to Haley and Peyton who are in the living room.

"Hey guys"

"Hey Brooke"

"Hey "

"So, what have you guys done so far?

"Well, we were thinking of people to invite. So far, we got Karen, Skillz, Mouth, Junk, Fergie, and the basketball team."

"Oh, ok. We can add on to that later. I think that we should focus on what we're going to do to make the actual party to happen."

"Well, since you're the expert on planning parties…" Haley says giving Brooke the reigns.

"Say no more, Tutor-Girl. I get the point. Let's see… where are we going to have this little soiree?"

"I already talked to Karen and she said we could use Tric," Peyton tells them.

"Ok. That's great. How about this? Peyton, you're in charge of the music and decorations. Haley, you handle the guest list and Nathan, well, we need you in case there is any heavy lifting or anything else that needs to be done. I'll handle the rest."

"Sounds like a plan. Let's go!" Haley says.

After a few hours…

"Ok, so how does this sound? We tell Lucas that we should do something for his birthday. You know, hang out, just us. Then, everyone bails out with an excuse, of course. Then, one of us, probably Peyton, will have to cheer him up and suggest going to Tric… you know? drinks, dancing…" Brooke suggests.

"Alright, cool." Peyton says, "So, everything is basically planned all we need is the birthday boy to go along with this."

"We'll talk again before the party, so we can make final stuff or whatever. I gotta go. See you guys tomorrow!" Brooke says as she leaves fairly quick.

Peyton doesn't seem to notice and just says, "See ya", but Nathan and Haley know better and turn to each other.

"I better head out to before Luke wonders where I am, I have to meet him for dinner." Peyton says getting up and seeing herself out as well.

"See ya guys"

"Bye, Peyton"

When the door shuts, Haley says, "You noticed that, didn't you?"

"Yup and she seemed distant to Peyton the whole time here."

"I guess this is worse than we thought. What do we do?"

"I don't know, Hales. I don't know." Nathan says trying to figure out a way to fix Brooke. He doesn't want her to see her this hurt and certainly doesn't want her to leave. Oh, Brooke. What's going on?

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Sorry, it took forever guys. I've been really busy and had barely and free time. I'm already half way with chapter 4, so that won't take long. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Reviews please..