Summary; 6 years ago, Brooke left Tree Hill with a secret. But now she's back and this time she won't get away that easily without revealing her secret. Set after Season 4's finale. Mainly BL but other pairings too. Such as; BL/BOC/NH/JP/LP/RM/SB/MOC.
Author's comments;

Thanks for all of your reviews! I'm so happy. I thought I wasn't going to get any haha. And, I'm sorry it took me a week to update! It was a bit hectic with it being my last week of school before the summer, but now summer is here and hopefully I'll have some spare time. (: Anyways;
cheerrrgurl71: Lol, Yes, Lucas is a jerk, but in the next few chapters, that will change. He doesn't know about Ashley and how Peyton knows will come in a flashback later. And yeah, I loveeeeeeee Brooke/Haley so I'll definitely put some in for you! And thank you so much for your review!
tinycapricorn12: Haha yeah, but I guess they were all like "wtf?!" and probably couldn't move lol. And yes, Maddie is her sister, and I'm going to reveal how Brooke found out in a flashback. Also, only Peyton knows that Maddie is her sister. (Minus Rachel, Ashley, Mouth and Belle.) That also will be revealed in a flashback about why nobody else knows. And once again, thanks so much for your review!
Chapter name; Gavin DeGraw – "More Than Anyone"

Disclaimer; I own Ashley Elizabeth Davis-Scott, Belle McFadden, Stephanie Vela and Maddie Davis. The amazing Mark Schwan owns all of the others.

Chapter Two – More Than Anyone

8 hectic weeks later and Brooke and Ashley had settled right into Tree Hill. Rachel, Belle and Maddie's casual day-visits from California usually resorted in them staying for the whole week. Thankfully, Brooke hadn't had any run ins with Lucas. But this was all about to change."Mommy, can you take me and Emma to the park?"
3 weeks earlier, Ashley had started Tree Hill's Kindergarten and as Belle, James and Lily all went there, she fitted right in and made new friends quickly. The phone started ringing.
"Sure baby. Let me just get the phone Kay? Hello?"
"Hey, It's Rachel."
"Hey Rach what's up?"
"Well, tomorrow it's Belle's birthday and we're gonna have a big party in 2 days. But seen as we're having one here in Cali, I knew that you guys wouldn't wanna miss celebrating her birthday, I thought maybe we could have a party for her at your place tomorrow?"
"Sure Rach! That's a great idea. Ashley will be thrilled."
"Excellent." "Do you want me to get drinks or anything?"
"Oh no, I've got that all sorted. All I need you to do is invite the Peyton, Haley and all that lot."
Brooke frowned. 'Peyton, Haley and all that lot' meant that she was referring to Jake, Nathan and Lucas.
Rachel broke the silence. "Brooke? Are you still there? Look, I know that you don't want to see him, but you have to. You have to tell him about Ashley and why you left. You can't keep lying to him Brooke. And what about Ashley? You can't do this to her. She deserves a father, and I know that Lucas would be a hell of a father to her."
Tears started to fall out of Brooke's eyes. Rachel sighed after Brooke didn't respond. "Okay, I've got to go. But please Brooke; just think about what I said. How will Ashley react when she's older? It's better for her now." More silence followed this. "Well, I've really got to go now, bye Brooke."
Rachel hung up. By now, Brooke had slid silently to the floor, her face red and her eyes puffy. She remembered a conversation Lucas and her had 3 months after they started dating.

Flashback
"
Brooke, I want us to be honest with each other. No matter what. I don't want there to be secrets between us. So that's why I'm going to tell you my deepest secret. One I've not told any other girl but you. And I can honestly say that I've never meant it as much as I am about to say now."
Brooke looked into Lucas' eyes. They sparkled with warmth and excitement. The grin etched across his face fell slightly as their eyes locked again, "I love you pretty girl. And I want to spend forever with you. I love when you smile and how you get all excited about little things, like puppies and shopping. You're crazy and spontaneous but you have a good heart and I know you're scared, but I just want to know if you feel the same way as me." Brooke looked over at Lucas. The honesty stood out from a mile away. He just poured his heart out. A smile crept onto Brooke's face as she replied, "I love you too Lucas." Relief swept across Lucas' face as Brooke leaned in for a kiss.

No matter what were his words. She knew she had to talk to Lucas. But when?

You need a friend
I'll be around
Don't let this end

"Hey Brooke."
Brooke looked up to see Haley.
"Hi."
Haley knelt down. "Look, can I talk to you?"
"Isn't that we're doing now?"
Haley laughed heartily. Haley sat down next to her. For a few minutes they just sat in silence looking at everyone laughing and joking with each other. Nathan, Jake, Lucas, James, Mouth, Skills and Ryan were playing a game of flag football. Maddie, Rachel, Bevin and Peyton were dancing with Lily, Belle, Ashley and some of Belle's friends that had come with her. Stephanie was on her phone texting again, whilst Keith and Karen were taking a walk down the beach.

Before I see you again
What can I say to convince you
To change your mind of me?

"Why did you leave Brooke?"
Brooke looked down. She thought carefully about what to say before honestly replying. "I was scared Haley. I had no-one. Chase had gone off to New York, Peyton went to her internship, you and Nathan were busy with James. And then I got this letter. It said that my designs were going to be in a fashion show. In Paris. So I left and then I stayed there for a few months. Until, I found out something, and I had to leave. So I went to California. I stayed with my sister."
"You have a sister?"
"Yeah, Maddie."
"How come you never told us?"
Brooke sighed, "It's a long story."
"Brooke, I used to stay up all night ona school night listening to your long stories. What makes you think that I won't now?"

I'm gonna love you more than anyone

Flashback
"Brooke, I didn't want to lie to you!"
"Then why did you!?" Brooke screamed at him.
"I had to protect you. And your mother."
Brooke looked at him with disgust. "Don't you dare talk about mom. You betrayed her! You cheated on her! You ruined everything! I hate you."
Brooke ran through the front door and across the street. A car skidded around the corner. A chilling, hair-rising scream was heard through the prim and pleasant neighbourhood.

Brooke shivered. "It's getting late, we should probably take the kids home." Brooke was about to stand up when Haley grabbed her hand. "I'm always here for you Brooke. Just remember that. No matter what we've been through." Brooke nodded and Haley let go of her hand.

I'm gonna hold you closer than before