Simply Twisted

Chapter Seven: Reconstruct

Knock Knock.

It was eleven at night and she knew that this wasn't the right time to come over to someone's house, but she couldn't wait. The outdoor light came on and the door opened. Lucas was in his grey sweatpants, shirtless. Brooke sighed. How she hated that she could only look…

"Brooke?"

Brooke pushed past him and sat on his bed, "We need to talk."

Lucas turned on the lamp by his bed, "Mom and Keith are sleeping so keep it down."

She watched as he locked the door just in case. He took his spot on the bed.

"I called you, huh…"

He didn't say a word, just nodded his head.

"So, tell me what happened."

"Brooke, it's late, let's talk about this later," he begged.

She shook her head, "Tell me."

"You called me so I called the ambulance…then I went to your house. I…" he trailed off, eyes watering, "I saw you. I tried to do CPR. I just held you in my arms until they came. I ran to the hospital and Nathan was there. The doctor said you needed blood and I was a match, not Nathan…So, when you woe up I was sitting in the waiting room. I didn't want you to see me…"

Brooke's heart stopped, "You saved me?"

Lucas nodded, "I just didn't want you to see me because I thought it would make it worse if you knew. I was responsible for putting you in that position and I couldn't live with myself…"

Brooke broke out in tears, she cupped his face with her hands, "Luke, you didn't make me do it."

He nodded, "I should have never said what I did or did what I did to you!"

"We can't change the past but if we could, how would we learn?" she whispered.

"When I saw you like that, all I could think was the last things I said to you and that it was all my fault. I don't think anything has ever broke my heart like that did," he said as he wiped the tears from his cheeks.

Brooke shook her head, "Truth is, I was upset that you weren't there. I mean, I was glad Nathan was there, but he doesn't mean anything to me like you do."

Lucas gave her a small smile, "I love you, Brooke. I really do and I swear I will never let you do that to yourself again."

She nodded, "Me too."

They sat there for a moment and took everything in. he sighed, "I guess, you want to go home?"

Brooke shook her head and joined him under the covers. She rested her head on his chest, "I just want to stay here, with you."

He kissed her forehead, "Good, cause I don't think I could watch you leave…"

She blushed, "I don't think we have ever laid in this bed and not…got freaky!"

He chuckled, "I wouldn't want to ruin this moment for anything."

She smiled, "Night, Lucas."

Brooke entered class alongside Lucas. She felt like she was in a dream. Lucas was being sweet and they had spent a night together without sex!

She grabbed his hand and grinned, "Glad I can have you by my side again."

He nodded as they made their way to his locker, "I am too."

Brooke groaned as she saw Peyton coming towards them. Peyton looked just as nervous as Brooke was.

"Hey."

"Hey," Brooke returned.

Lucas wrapped his arm around Brooke for support, "Hey, Peyt."

Brooke cringed, "It was nice of you to want to come to the hospital."

Peyton shrugged, "I was so scared that something happened to you. Despite what happened, you are my best friend, always."

Brooke nodded, "I know, and best friends forgive each other when they make mistakes, right?"

Peyton smiled, "I hope so because I can't possibly eat this piece of cake I got from Larry all by myself."

Brooke giggled, "Well, lucky for you I'm not counting calories."

She kissed Lucas on the cheek and followed her to sit on the stairs. Brooke was glad that they made amends. Sure, she still wasn't happy with her, but she couldn't be mad any longer. She had forgiven Lucas after all.

"So, you better now?"

Brooke smiled, "Lucas saved my life."

"I guess you got your knight in shining armor," she giggled.

Brooke gushed, "I spent the night at his house and he just held me. I needed that. I spent the past few days wondering what happened to me. I could have died and I am glad that I got a second chance."

"Me too."

"Cause, if I didn't, we wouldn't be eating cake and making up right now. You were my best friend. Sure, Rachel is great and all, but we don't have memories like we do, Peyt."

Peyton smiled, "I'm always going to be sorry about what I did and the pain I caused, but I will never do that to you again."

Brooke nodded, "That was the worst pain I ever felt in my life. If I didn't have Nathan, I probably would have given up."

"He was a mess to."

"He was my rock through this and I need to thank him," Brooke said taking a mental note.

Peyton nodded, "Nathan realized that you belonged with Lucas but he didn't get upset. He knew that was where your heart was with Lucas."

Brooke smiled, "Always."

"Speaking of the devil…"

Brooke looked up to see Nathan, "Hey!"

"This is different?" he said looking at the two being friendly.

"We made up," Brooke informed flashing him a smile.

"I can see that…so, you're not mad at me?"

Brooke shook her head, "Not at all."

Nathan sat down next to the two. Brooke gave Peyton a hug, she had missed her.

"Am I the only one who goes to class anymore?" Lucas said as he took a seat next to Brooke. They all burst out laughing.

"We're having a skip first period party," Brooke informed.

"Well, party is over because we have class!" Lucas said. He grabbed Brooke's hand. She waved to Nathan and Peyton.

"Always keeping me in check," Brooke pouted.

"You will thank me when you pass," he said as he gave her a playful nudge.

"Davis!"

Brooke turned around to see Coach Fitzgerald. She gulped, what did she want now? She walked over to the coach and followed her, once again, to her office.

"We got the funding for the conference game next weekend. So, I need you to come up with a routine for conference."

She deadpanned, "Why would I do that when I am not on the team?"

"You are back on the team, that boyfriend of your's has a way with words."

"Lucas?" Brooke said shocked. "Thank you so much!"

Brooke raced out of there and tried to find Lucas. She couldn't believe that he did that for her. She grinned as she found him.

"Did I ever tell you that you are amazing?"

He nodded, "Once but I don't think for the same reason."

Brooke blushed, "Thanks, babe."

Lucas looked at her for a moment, "Anytime."

Now, realizing what she said, she corrected herself, "I mean, Luke."

"Whatever floats your boat, honey," he said as he kissed her forehead.

Brooke smiled. Maybe things were getting better from here…

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