Chapter 3- Look After You

Brooke had been trying to avoid Lucas at school but having basically every other class with him didn't really help. Thank goodness Rachel was in the same classes she had with Lucas or else Brooke wouldn't have been able survive.

It was the beginning of their Calculus class and as always, Brooke and Rachel came in late and all eyes were on them. "Ms. Davis, Ms. Gatina. Glad you could join us. Now have a seat, Rachel I'd like you to sit next to Mouth and Brooke there's a seat next to Lucas." Mrs. Adams pointed to their seats.

"Uhm…" Brooke and Rachel both looked at each other not sure what to do.

"Is there a problem? From what I can see those seats are perfectly fine now you two take your seats quickly, class is in session!" Mrs. Adams said firmly. And with that Rachel took her seat next to Mouth and Brooke nervously walked over to her seat and sat down.

A familiar pair of blue eyes was once again set on Brooke. You'd think by now Brooke wouldn't really care and ignore Lucas looking towards her way since he's been doing it quite often lately. But as soon as those blue eyes are set on her, she can sense them and she gets a little nervous. No matter how much her heart tries to build up a safety wall, one look from Lucas Scott is too strong and Brooke begins to feel butterflies in her stomach and feel her heart ache once again

Lucas wasn't sure if he should say hi to Brooke or not. He was pretty sure she was still trying to avoid him but she really couldn't since they had most their classes together. He needed to take full advantage of having Brooke in his classes and try to work things out with her, even if its little baby steps. Lucas wasn't going to let her just slip away, he had told her he was going to prove to her that he truly loves her and wants to be with her, not Peyton. And he was going to keep his word no matter how much Brooke tries to push him away. But honestly, he knew deep down that she wasn't trying to push him away. She's just protecting herself from him. Just the thought of Brooke protecting herself from him made Lucas wince. It made him sound like he was such a terrible person and hurt her pretty bad, both times. This meant he had to prove himself twice as hard to Brooke, but she was worth it. He missed his Pretty Girl.

Lucas decided to try and talk to Brooke even if she puts up a brick wall between them. "Hey Brooke." Lucas said looking at her with his brooding eyes and a nervous smile.

Brooke was surprised he was trying to talk to her even after her outburst in the gym. She wasn't quite sure what to exactly do. Should I just ignore him? I mean he deserves it, he can't just tell me all that stuff after all he's done. But he sounded so sincere and maybe he really meant it when he said he was going to prove it. Ahh! Why does he have to do this to me!!! I'm suppose to be getting over him with the whole "get over Lucas" treatment. This is ridicul…

Brooke's thoughts were interrupted by Lucas's soft voice so he wouldn't get caught. "Ok so I figured you'd be giving me the silent treatment. So I wrote you a letter, I get it if you don't want to read it. But I know your not going to be able to resist your temptations." Lucas smiled at Brooke unconsciously and he realized how beautiful she was and how much she made him happy, even just by looking at her.

Brooke looked at Lucas for the first time since she'd entered the classroom. While the teacher wasn't looking, Lucas took out an envelope and placed it on Brooke's lap causing his hands to slightly touch Brooke's hand that was on her lap. Brooke held her breath at that moment while shivers went up her spine. Even the slightest touch from Lucas Scott made Brooke feel all tingly inside. She couldn't help it. Brooke took at look at what was written on the envelope; it read "Pretty Girl."

Those two words brought back all the memories of being together with Lucas. Brooke remembered when she was leaving for California at the end of junior year and Lucas had told her he loved her right when her cab came. Then they had their whole non-exclusive dating thing because she was afraid of being hurt again. Which was when Rachel, who is now her best friend, came in the picture as a bitch. But the Lucas and Brooke became exclusive after that and then she screwed up with Chris Keller. Then Brooke gave Lucas all of the letters she wrote to him during the summer. They were back together and happy. But of course there was Peyton… Brooke's ex- best friend. She "had feelings for Lucas again" and confessed to Brooke. Great timing too, the day before Haley and Nathan's wedding. Brooke was so heartbroken and pissed that Peyton would do such a thing. She couldn't bear having the whole love triangle thing again because she wouldn't be able to handle having her heart broken by him again. So Brooke broke up with Lucas and it killed her. But there goes Lucas, off to Peyton. Brooke winced at that thought. She remembered all the pain again.

"Ms. Davis. Brooke Davis! It would be nice if you'd join the class so you don't fail calculus rather than day dream all class." Mrs. Adams said to Brooke getting rather annoyed by her being distracted.

Rachel gave Brooke an "are you ok" look. Brooke looked so puzzled and hurt and tears seemed to form in her eyes.

"Excuse me," and that was all Brooke said before running out of class.

The letter on her lap slipped and landed on the floor next to the unnoticeable Peyton Sawyer's desk. Everyone had been to busy seeing Brooke run out of the classroom that they didn't realize the letter on the floor. Peyton noticed the letter and picked it up. She read what it said on the envelope, "Pretty Girl." This must be a letter to Brooke from Lucas…Should I give it back to him…? Or maybe not… I wonder what he wrote. He can't possibly just leave me in the dust after we went out just to chase after Brooke again. I mean I don't get why he doesn't think we're not meant for each other. I gave up my 10 friendship with Brooke to be with him. Hmm... Ok I'm just gonna give it back to him... later... after I just quickly see what's inside and I'll tell him I found it on the floor.

Rachel and Lucas both called after Brooke, then they got up but Mrs. Adam's stopped them. "And where do you two think you're going?" she gave them a questionable look.

"Mrs. Adams one of us has to at least see if she's ok. Please." Rachel said urgently

"Alright ONE of you can go and see if she's ok." Mrs. Adams looked at the two of them trying to hurry it up.

"Ok thank you." Rachel was about to run out the door but Lucas stopped her.

"Rachel please just let me go talk to her, I've let her run away too many times and not do anything about it. I need her to know that I'm here for her." Lucas practically begged Rachel with his pleading eyes.

Rachel sighed then looked at Lucas. "Fine. But don't you dare hurt her in anyway or make things even worse than it already is." she said sternly, then pointed towards the door telling Lucas to go after her. Lucas nodded and ran down the hallway to look for Brooke.

A/N: Hey guys thanks to the peeps that reviewed. This is only my third chapter but I'm definitely going to put up more. So how do you like it so far? How do you want it to go? Review please :)