3. Being Honest With You

PREVIOUSLY:

"Wow" Brooke said as she sat on the couch. She didn't know how to process all this. Peyton had been devastated when she found out Lucas was engaged to Lindsey, but she never said she was in love with him. She remembered Peyton telling her about how it was painful to lose the love of your life, but she never mentioned Lucas.

It was Jake.

It always had been.

Brooke looked up at Lucas who smiled, his hand still holding hers
"See Pretty Girl? It was always you. Yes, I admit that I got a bit lost, and I didn't always treat you right. But I've loved you since I was 16 years old Brooke. I still want everything with you, if you want it too"

"Lucas" She whispered "I-"

...

"I-" she let out a frustrated breath. How is it that words had failed her when she needed them most?
"Brooke, you don't have to say anything right now. It's ok" he spoke trying to act like his heart wasn't breaking inside. He stood up and began to walk to the door when Brooke grabbed his arm
"I love you too" she smiled "I just...I'm scared Lucas" she looked down at the ground feeling tears brim over her eyes.

She took a deep breath before looking back up at him. She could see the slight confusion on his face from her words.
"When we were 16, I gave you my heart Lucas, completely. And you and Peyton tore it to shreds" she whispered.
"Brooke, I-" Lucas stopped as Brooke shook her head, signalling she wasn't done talking
"It took a long time to put my heart back together Lucas. And if Im being totally honest with myself, it's barely holding itself together. I waited five years to hear you say those words again Lucas, and I would've waited fifty years if I had to. But it never seemed like you would've waited for me"

"I didn't think I deserved you after what I did" he told her taking her hands in this
"I watched you move on Lucas. You dated Peyton, and almost married Lindsay. I had to sit there and hold my best friend while she cried holding the book you wrote confessing your undying love for her. I had to tell her she should fight for you, even though I knew she was still in love with Jake, and that she was holding onto you because she was too afraid to fight for him" she sighed before placing her other hand on his cheek.

"You have to understand Lucas, I'm not saying all this to hurt you. But, I want you to understand. It took me a long time to trust anyone. And I haven't given anyone my heart in the last five years. I want to be with you, but we have to take this slow"

Lucas sighed in relief before attaching his lips to hers once more. He broke away and rested his forehead against hers.
"I promise you" he started "I won't hurt you this time Brooke. I won't screw this up again"
Brooke smiled "so, where do we go from here?" she asked
Lucas chuckled "Well, I was thinking dinner, maybe a movie?"

Brooke pulled back, kinking an eyebrow at him "Is this your attempt at asking me on a date ?"
Lucas smirked before wrapping his arms around her waist, pulling her back into him "Yes. yes I am Miss Davis. What do you think about that?"
Brooke smiled up at him, her dimples on full display. She dropped her arms onto his shoulder, clasping her hands behind his neck
"I think...that I would like that very much" she replied before kissing him once more.

A/N: Hey! sorry for the wait, I've been really REALLY sick lately and haven't been able to focus on writing. I hope you liked this chapter. The date will be next and the chapter will be longer! PLEASE REVIEW! and let me know in your reviews what you'd like to see in the date and I'll try to incorporate them.

- Maddie :)