Lucas stared across the parking lot at Julian and Brooke. Brooke was laughing at something Julian had said and Julian had teasingly flicked her hair as he walked away waving and smiling at her. Lucas ran over to where Brooke was stood now alone "Hey Brooke!"

Brooke looked up surprised and smiled happily at Lucas. "Hey Luke! How are you?" Lucas could feel his heart pounding as he went to answer Brooke. "Yeah I'm not to great. I really need to speak to you do you think you could meet me in the library after lunch?" Brooke nodded her head confused by the nervousness of her best friend.

"Ok Lucas. Sure should I bring Julian only I'm…..." Lucas interrupted "No! Why does he always have to be involved? This is about you and me!" Brooke was shocked by Lucas's angry tone "Ok Lucas I'll be there alone I promise I got to go to class though now…. I might be a bit late I'm tutoring Julian as well."

Lucas felt himself start to panic what if Julian told Brooke how he felt first then it would all be over for them. The truth be told Lucas wasn't sure how far his feelings stretched for Brooke but he was sure that he didn't want Julian to take her away from him. "No you cant tutor him!" Brooke stared shocked at Lucas "And why not?"

Lucas took a deep breath ashamed of what he was about to say but at this point he was willing to do or say anything to stop Julian stealing Brooke "He told me he was only spending time with you because he wanted to sleep with you!" his words came of in a rush but Brooke still heard them she couldn't stop the hurt look that crossed her face.

"What? He told you that? I-I-I don't believe you!" to say Lucas was surprised would be an understatement, of all the time he had known Brooke, practically all of his life, she had never doubted he was telling the truth "Its true Brooke I just want you to know because I couldn't bear to see you get hurt."

Brooke stepped closer to Lucas looking deep into his eyes trying to figure out if he was lying or telling the truth "Is that really true or is there another reason why you are telling me this?" Lucas stared at Brooke unable to lie to her. He shook his head softly his voice at a whisper "No. I'm sorry but he is like that so for all I know it could be true...."

Brooke started to walkd away too disapointed in lUcas to even look at him. Lucas ran after her shouting. "Wait!There was another reason. I came to the conclusion last night that I liked you!" Brooke laughed softly forgetting her anger momentarily"Well I like you too. Which is why you dont have to lie to me You doofus!"

Lucas smiled wryly "No Brooke I mean I like you as in I really like you!" Brooke opened her mouth unable to speak. The many times she had pictured this scene in her head, when Lucas would finally declare his love for her, so it was no declaration but it was a start she opened her mouth to reply but was stopped by the soft kiss that Lucas pressed against her lips.

She closed her eyes as he kissed her sweetly she had dreamt of this moment for so long, she couldn't count how many times she wished Lucas would just kiss her and here they were kissing in broad day light and there was only one thing Brooke could think of, Julian.

Lucas pulled away from Brooke smiling brightly "So?" Brooke looked back at Lucas her eyes glazed "I really don't know what to say Lucas I need some time to think about this." Lucas nodded slightly perplexed about why Brooke would need to think about anything it was obvious she had been in love with him since they were kids why was she hesitating now?

"Ok Brooke whatever you need. Come to my house tonight." Brooke nodded her head slowly "Ok Lucas I'm going to go now Julian will be waiting for me see you tonight." Brooke walked away quickly her head in a daze her feelings even more confused because of the mornings event, she just wanted to get away from Lucas in that moment, she needed to be away from him, and she needed to see Julian. Unbeknownst to Brooke though Julian had witnessed the entire exchange between Lucas and her and now the last thing he wanted was to see Brooke.

Julian smiled as he walked away from Brooke turning around to wave at her he saw her talking to Lucas in what looked like an intense conversation they were huddled together and Lucas had a serious expression on his face Julian watched as Brooke moved closer to Lucas a worried look on her face.

The next thing that happened hit Julian like a punch in the stomach Lucas leant in to Brooke and kissed her in the middle of the school grounds in broad daylight he felt his heart sink as he watched Lucas place his hand on the back of Brookes neck and pull her closer into the kiss.

He couldn't believe his eyes he prayed that Brooke would push Lucas away maybe even slap him but no of course not she looked blissfully happy and as they pulled away Lucas grabbed Brooke's hand in his own and spoke to her again. Brooke nodded her head obviously dazed from their amazing kiss she started to walk away from Lucas but not before turning around and smiling at Lucas happily.

Julian sighed what a fool he had could he even begin to hope that someone like Brooke would ever want to be seen with someone like Julian. It was beyond crazy that he even thought he had a chance with her, it was obvious to him that Brooke and Lucas were now an item and Julian was just going to have to plaster a fake smile on his face and play the clown, even if it was clear that inside his heart was breaking.

Brooke walked over to where Julian was stood smiling and chatting to Peyton the skanky blonde ho from yesterday she had her hand on Julians shoulder running it down his arms Brooke swore under her breath she tried to convince herself she wasn't jealous or bitter but the stabbing pain in her heart begged to differ.

"So this is where you are Julian I thought we were going to study?" Julian looked at Brooke uninterested he was about to reply when Pyeotn rudely interrupted "Excuse me we are having a conversation here do you mind!" Peyton said instantly taking a disliking to the brunette girl stood in front of her, to say the feeling was mutual would be an understatement

"Ok first of all yes I do mind because I'm trying to save his butt from failing maybe you should mind your own business and go back to shopping at slut barn!" Peyton laughed scornfully "Slut barn? Cute. Is that the best you can come up with you grubby slack jawed yokel?" Brooke moved towards Peyton only to be pulled back by Julian

"Whoa now Davis is that anyway to talk to a newbie? Now shake hands and be nice Brooke!" Brooke shook herself free of Julian and ignored the tingling she felt where his hands had touched her arms and annoyance she felt when she heard Julian come to Peyton's defence. "You're right Julian a skanky ho-bag like her just isn't worth it. If you still want my help I'll be in the library.

" Peyton waited until Brooke had rounded the corner before she started laughing loudly "What is her problem! Bitch or what?" Julian clenched his teeth trying not to act bothered by Peyton's insults to Brooke "Yeah I guess she must have missed her afternoon nap or something excuse me!" He ran in the direction Brooke had just stormed off in. Peyton watched him go "Ok stud see you later!"

Julian caught up with Brooke quickly and pulled her around to face him "What the hell was that Brooke?" Brooke threw his hands off her "Why don't you tell me just when I think maybe your not such a jerk, you go pull a classic Julian move and prove me wrong bravo!"

Julian shook his head confused, why was she was so upset she was with Lucas now wasn't she? Why did she care who he flirted with and that was all it was flirting, because no matter how hard he tried he could never find anyone who could measure up to Brooke and he knew he never would.

"What Peyton she's new here I was showing her round. Anyway what has that got to do with you? Why should you even care?" Brooke shook her head "I don't....... I don't know why I care I just do." Julian watched Brooke carefully as she searched for the right words "I guess I thought you were slipping away from me and I got scared I mean I'm sixteen and in my entire life there have been exactly two people who have actually known me Julian, Lucas and………."

Julian watched Brooke his breath caught as he waited for her next words "And you." Brooke started to walk away when she felt herself being pulled back by Julian he grabbed her arm and pulled her into the closest empty classroom he looked around making sure no one else was there and then addressed Brooke trying to appear more calm than he felt

"Alright what did you mean by that?" Brooke looked at Julian angrily "About what?" Julian stared at Brooke a mixture of frustration and nervousness on his face "About me knowing you better than anyone else?" Brooke looked at Julian confused "Exactly what I said Julian. Ok you know me in a way that nobody else besides Lucas ever has……." Julian interrupted Brooke throwing his hands up in the air in frustration

"Were not talking about Lucas right now. Were talking about me. I mean you cant keep on doing this to me Davis!" Brooke stood hands on hips in front of Julian "Doing what?" Julian ran his hand through his hair irritated "So you call me out in front of Lucas and then you insult Peyton and act really jealous when I speak to her! And you invite me to one of yours and Lucas's special movie nights why?"

Brooke threw her hand in the air "Well I'm sorry I asked you to spend time with me…….." Julian interrupted her moving closer "I'm not mad you asked me I just wanna know why you asked me." Brooke shook her head " I don't know I guess I just wanted to spend time with you I wanted to get to know you better!"

Julian stepped forward again "What does that mean Brooke?" Brooke took a step back from Julian. "I don't know I guess it means I can talk to you and that your there for me!" Julian stepped forward again Brooke was now almost backed up against the wall their intense eyes contact with each other scaring them both

" Don't you ever get tired of talking?" Brooke nodded her head and bit her lip she bridged the distance between their bodies pressing herself up against Julian and kissing him with all her might Julian's eyes flew open in surprise he could not believe that Brooke was kissing him, he knew that he was about a second away from kissing her,

but not even in his wildest dreams did he think she would actually want to kiss him he felt her soft lips massaging his own with a gentleness he had never know he tangled his hand in her hair and pulled her closer savouring the warmth of her body attached to his. Only when it became difficult to breathe did they both pull away resting their foreheads on each other Julian was the first to speak

"So what exactly does this mean?" Brooke touched his cheek softly "I don't know Julian I really don't know." Julian nodded his head softly "I kinda figured you'd say that." Julian stepped away from Brooke slowly "Wait Julian you cant expect me to make this decision right now I mean I have so much junk to work through I mean how I feel about you and how I feel about Lucas…."

Julian interrupted Brooke placing his hands on her shoulders "Sounds to me like you made your choice good for you." Julian pressed his lips softly to Brooke's cheek then without looking back walked away. Leaving Brooke standing there alone more confused than ever.

Brooke ran down stairs to answer the ringing door bell secretly hoping that it would be Julian stood on the doorstep. She opened the door and saw a smiling Lucas he took advantage of Brookes shocked state leaned in and put a quick peck on a surprised Brooke's lips "Hi I know I said I'd wait til tonight but I had to see you….."

Brooke interrupted Lucas quickly "Wait Lucas there something I have to tell you about Julian….." she watched Lucas tense up as he heard Julian's name she sighed deeply there was no way he would forgive her if she told him she kissed Julian and the last thing she wanted to do was hurt her best friend.

"He seems to have found a new object for his affections." Lucas's face eased into obvious relief "Really wow that's great for him, so me and you, Julian and mystery girl we can all double date to prom." Brooke looked alarmed at Lucas "Prom?" Lucas smiled happily "Yeah that's what I came to ask you. Would you like to come to prom with me?"

Brooke couldn't believe the irony of this situation, if a month ago someone had told Brooke she would be going to the prom with Lucas she would have jumped for joy but now all she felt was dread at the thought of seeing Julian dancing with Peyton. Lucas looked at Brooke patiently waiting for her answer she seemed to be deep in thought

"Ok Lucas sounds good." Suddenly a voice piped up behind Lucas "Oh yeah and what sounds good?" Brooke looked over Lucas's shoulder and saw Julian making his way up the steps. Lucas smiled at Julian triumphantly "Hey Julian! Nothing just Brooke has agreed to go to The prom with me!" Julian's face fell as the news sunk in

"Really wow that's great for you two congratulations you make a lovely couple!" Brooke could hear the sarcasm dripping from every word but Lucas was seemingly oblivious to Julian's negative reaction "Yeah well since your are going out with Petron or whatever her name is we figured we could double date!"

He punctuated this by putting a protective arm around a reluctant Brooke they heard a voice pipe up behind Julian "Did I hear someone mispronounce my name?" Julian laughed bitterly as Peyton walked towards him and looped her arm in his. He watched as Brooke's face took on the jealous look she had that very same afternoon.

He smiled a devious grin as he removed Peyton arm and put his own around her "Yeah babe Lucas and Brooke want us to double date for Prom since they are together now." Lucas stepped forward with Brooke and smiled friendly at the blonde she was kind of cute he guessed but she didn't hold a candle to his Brooke Peyton smiled back delighted that Julian was attracted to her to. She put her arm around his waist and standing in her tip toes kissed Julians cheek softly Julian smirked as he saw Brooke turn her head so as not to witness the kiss

"Yeah Lucas allow me to formally introduce this blonde bombshell by my side this is Peyton……." He looked directly at Brooke as he spoke further keeping eye contact the whole time.

"My girlfriend."

AN SO THERE IT IS GOOD BAD LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK :D NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE PROM AND THE END OF PULIAN TOUGH TIMES AHEAD FOR BRULIAN AND BRUCAS AND THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW CHARACTERS. PLEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW COUPLE PREFRENCES. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS REVIEWED YOU ARE ALL STARS! LET ME KNOW WHAT DIRECTION YOU WOULD LIKE THIS STORY TO TAKE. THANKS AGAIN :D XXXX