I know it's been awhile…yet again. I have no good excuse, sorry.

Well…here's another ud! I hope you enjoy it.

Again, I own nothing related to One Tree Hill except for this story.

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Chapter 6 Familiar Faces

Lucas watched on as the plane began it descent. The sun was rising and coming over the horizon, the Lady of Liberty basking in its rays. God, I love this city, Lucas thought. Growing up in a small town Lucas never thought he would prefer anything else, but the city life was really growing on him. All the tall buildings, the hustle and bustle on the streets, all the different faces, it appealed to Lucas.

"Ladies and gentlemen this is your captain speaking, we are now taxing into the terminal. I would like to thank you again for flying Delta, and enjoy your stay in New York."

As soon as the captain finished a shuffling of feet and words took the cabin over. Lucas waited patiently. He was never one for racing off the plane. He would let everyone else trip over their own feet in an effort to get off first; he could wait.

"Oh, excuse me sir?" A voice almost whispered into his ear.

Lucas looked up to see a women staring right back at him. She was an older woman, of about 40, and her chest was heaving up and down in his face; as if she had just been in a marathon. It took him a moment to gain his composure and not stare at her chest.

"Uh huh?" Lucas managed to get out.

The woman giggled, "I was just hoping you could help me get my luggage down. I've got a really heavy bag."

Lucas nodded and stood up from his seat. The woman, whose name he learned from her work tag around her neck was Lucy, pointed to her bag. He pulled it out of the compartment and quickly realized how heavy it wasn't. Lucas chuckled to himself, oh women, he thought.

"Oh thank you so much…sorry I didn't catch your name…" She looked at him with wanting eyes.

"Umm…Lucas." Lucas put out his hand so she could shake it.

"Well, thank you Lucas. It's good to know there are good guys in this world. I'm Lucy." She took Lucas' hand, clasped it with both of her hands and rubbed lightly.

Lucas smiled and nodded. He was a bit confused with himself. Am I being turned on by an older woman?"

"Now I have to repay you." Lucy added. "Do you have time for a drink when we get off, or do you have to run and meet your girlfriend?"

Lucas began to see a bit clearer. Yes, he was in fact turned on by her and she was in fact hitting on him. He peered down at his watch. Haley would probably be at the airport in a few minutes, but he would call her tell her to take her time. He was going to have a drink.

"I think I can spare some time." Lucas smiled and then added, "I mean I want to make sure you make it out ok with your tremendously heavy luggage." Lucas said as he patted her bag.

"Good." Lucy replied and turned forward, shuffling around in her purse.

Lucas pulled out his cell to call Haley but before he did he leaned forward, "And by the way. I don't have a girlfriend.' He whispered in her ear.

She turned to face him and smiled, "Good. Neither do I." She joked and Lucas laughed along.

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"No, No, I think I have heard of it. Small town, not too far from Charleston." Lucy laughed and Lucas nodded.

For the last twenty minutes Lucas was lost in a land he had never been before. This woman constantly kept him laughing, and he loved it. He had learned she was 41 years old, not married and no kids. She worked with an advertising agency called Derbusta and the she had wanted to talk to him since they got on the plane. He mentioned much of Tree Hill and his job.

Lucas' phone vibrated and he instantly knew that it was Haley. He didn't reach for it but let Lucy finish what she was saying. Once she was done it was silent for a moment and Lucas hurriedly jumped in before she spoke again.

"I've really enjoyed this…" Lucy looked up and smiled at his words, "…but my friend's here and I can't keep her waiting any longer." With those last few words Lucy's face fell a bit but she nodded in understanding.

"I thought you didn't have a girlfriend?"

Lucas laughed at the thought of Haley and him together. He knew it would make Haley cringe.

"I don't. She's my best friend and more of a sister than anything else."

Lucy just nodded, a bit skeptical at the thought that two people of the opposite sex could be "just friends". She drank the last of her drink and stood up from the bar.

"Well, thanks again Lucas. You know for helping me out with my oh so heavy luggage."

Lucas laughed, "Well if you need me to help you any further…"

Lucy waved her hands back and forth in the air, "No, No, you go meet your best friend. I'll be fine."

Lucas nodded, "Ok." He stuck his hands in his pockets and wobbled on his feet a bit.

"Alright." She said and did the same.

"This is silly…" Lucas muffled, not aware that Lucy heard him.

"Excuse me?"

Lucas looked up, embarrassed. "I, well…look, I won't be in town for too long but maybe we could do this again. I mean, if you want."

"Yeah, yeah." She pulled out a piece of paper, scribbled on it and handed it to Lucas. "That's my cell…umm…give me a call."

Lucas took it gratefully and put it in his pocket. He looked at her, leaned in and gave her a small peck on the lips.

"Absolutely." He mumbled against her lips.

They both said quick goodbyes and parted their ways. She was a bit ahead of him and he noticed her go into the bathrooms. He fastened up his pace; sure that Haley would be full of questions. He would not want to keep her waiting.

Lucas came around the corner and saw escalators and stairs. He opted for the stairs, realizing how excited he was to see Haley.

"Lucas Eugene Scott!!" A voice yelled from below.

Lucas knew it was her and feared he was in trouble.

Haley nearly pummeled Lucas to the ground as she gave him a hug. She shook him side to side and he could only laugh.

Haley pulled away, took his laptop case for him and started walking. "Obviously you have to tell me why you made me drive around in circles for twenty-minutes, but do it while we're walking." She motioned with her head.

"You're not going to believe this but I met this hilarious woman on the plane, well technically it was when we landed but that doesn't matter. Anyway, I helped her with her bags and she offered to buy me a drink." Lucas smiled, "There was no way I could pass it up."

Haley looked over at him, "Good for you buddy. So, was she nice? Hot? Give me details."

"She was super nice, and yes hot. I honestly couldn't believe how attracted I was to her. You're not going to believe this but she was…"

"There you are!" A high pitched voice interrupted him.

Lucas' head jolted, a bit annoyed of the girl who just interrupted him. He laughed to himself when he saw who it was: Brooke Davis

Lucas leaned in to Haley and whispered, "What the hell is she doing here?"

Haley hit him in the chest and greeted Brooke. "Thanks for parking my car." She said with a hug. "Ok, Luke you keep Brooke company…" Haley handed Lucas back his laptop, "…and I will go get your suitcase. I'm sure you've had a long day." Haley's face was insistent and she leaned in and whispered, "Be nice."

Haley quickly scurried off, leaving Lucas and Brooke to salvage for themselves. Lucas tried not to make eye contact with the brunette, who was also doing the same favor towards him. Eventually, much to Lucas' dismay, Brooke broke the silence.

"I just came here to keep Haley company."

"Ok."

Brooke bit her bottom lip, "But I wouldn't be opposed to talking, ya know, if you wanted to apologize to me."

Lucas scoffed, "Me? Apologize to you?"

"Yeah. You know, after being a jackass on New Year's Eve."

"Ha!" Lucas said loudly.

Brooke rolled her eyes, "See. That's exactly what I'm talking about. You are complete jackass." Brooke huffed and Lucas rolled his eyes.

"This is going to be a fucking long week." Lucas mumbled to himself.

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So? There you go…I promise there will be flashbacks on why Lucas and Brooke don't like each other. But don't worry, as a die hard Brucas fan it will get better. So, please review so I can read your lovely comments!