SHOUT OUTS/ANSWERS
Long Live BRUCAS: Well, read on and see. Like I said, read on and see.
Dianehermans: Thanks.
DISCLAIMER
One Tree Hill belongs to Mark Schwahn and the CW. I use some storylines from seasons 3 and 4. I only own the plot and characters you don't recognize.
Later that day, Lucas was in his history class, busily taking notes. Man, am I glad I got that talk with Rachel over with, he thought. She was one piece of drama that he didn't need. However, too soon for his liking, the class was over. He gathered up his belongings and headed for the cafeteria, where he met up with Jake, Peyton, Nathan, Haley, Mouth, and Brooke.
"Hey, what's up, Big Brother?" Nathan asked.
"Not much, Little Brother," Lucas answered, as they slapped five, which turned into a quick squeeze.
"Well, I knew you swung for their team, but I didn't think you'd be after your own brother," a condescending voice drawled. Lucas dropped Nathan's hand like a hot potato and turned around to see Rachel. "Isn't that incest?" she continued.
"How would you like another bloody nose?" Peyton queried, stepping forward.
"Easy, Peyt," Jake murmured, grabbing her wrist. She was doing better at controlling her temper, but he knew that the new girl was trying her patience. Rachel scoffed.
"What? It's so obvious that he's gay. I mean, he's not even interested in a hot girl," she said.
"That's because I already have the most beautiful girl in the school," Lucas responded, wrapping his arm around Brooke's shoulders as she grinned wildly. Beautiful! He called me 'Beautiful'! she thought to herself.
"And I have the most handsome and sweetest guy in the school," Brooke added, giving him a kiss on the cheek. Rachel glared.
"You know it's not normal for a guy to stick with just one girl, don't you?" she asked.
"Says you," Haley commented. With that, they all turned from her and got their food. Then, they walked to a table and sat down. Rachel stared at them. I don't get it. What does he see in her? she wondered.
"Miss, are you going to get something?" the lunch worker asked. The girl sighed and held out her tray. After getting her food, she sat down at a table and began eating. A burst of laughter caused her to turn around. To her surprise, everyone was laughing at something Lucas' girlfriend had said. Why can't that be me? It should be me! she thought unhappily. She continued staring at Lucas. What would it be like to be his girlfriend? They would probably be so popular, and they would rule the school, and be the golden coupleā¦Rachel walked into the cafeteria.
"Rach! Hey, Rach!" a voice cried. She turned at the sound and saw Lucas sitting at a table with some of his friends from the basketball team. She walked up to them.
"Hey, Boyfriend," she greeted, putting her tray on the table.
"Hey, Hot Girl," he responded. He pulled her onto his lap and began kissing her passionately.
"And I thought lunch was going to be boring," they faintly heard someone say. They just ignored it and continued making out. Another burst of laughter broke her reverie. She looked around to see some of the other students laughing at what their friends had said. Ugh! This is so lame, she thought to herself. And most of this food was fattening anyways. She got up, picked up her tray, and left the cafeteria. Meanwhile, Dan was walking around his car dealership, checking the cars to make sure they were in top running condition when a man walked in.
"May I help you?" he queried.
"Actually Mr. Scott, I believe I can help you," the man stated.
"Oh, really?" Dan asked. I can't wait to hear this, he thought.
"I'm Ken Grant," the man introduced himself.
"Oh, yes. My wife mentioned you," Dan recalled.
"Yes, and I suppose she told you about my offer for her?" Ken asked.
"As well as her reply to that offer," Dan answered stoically. Ken chuckled.
"Well, I was going to leave town, but then I remembered I was talking to a woman," he said. "And you know women: absolutely no business sense at all," he added with another chuckle.
"Actually, my wife has great business sense, and you've just proven that," Dan responded. Was this guy really stupid enough to think he'd earn points by insulting his wife's intelligence? He stepped closer, causing Ken to back up until his back was against the wall. "I would suggest that you leave, and not bother us again," he warned, his voice hardening, yet becoming quieter. Ken gulped.
"I-I think I'll be leaving now," he said.
"I think that'd be a good idea," the other man told him. Then, he watched as the man hurried away and shook his head. Humph. Imagine, trying to get me to second-guess my own wife. Some people, he thought to himself as he continued his quick overseeing. Then, he went back into his office, where he started looking over some papers. He frowned as he went through them. This was the part of the business that he hated, the paperwork. But it was necessary. He pursed his lips as he looked over everything. Well, it's all in order so far, so I guess just need to add the two new Lexus' that came in, he thought to himself. He made a face. I really hate paperwork, he thought to himself. Then, almost as if his brother was in the room, he heard him say, Well, no one likes paperwork, Danny, but it's gotta be done. Dan let out a chuckle and forced himself to get to work. Keith would say that if he was there. While all of this was going on, Keith had also been doing paperwork when the sound of an approaching engine caught his attention. He stood up and walked out.
"Oh, hey, John," he greeted.
"Hey, Keith," John Jagielski greeted.
"Problems, or do you just need some gas?" Keith questioned.
"Gas," John answered.
"All righty then," Keith said, and got out the gas pump. So, how are Jake, Peyton, and Jenny?" he questioned, as he began filling the car.
"They're doing fine," John answered. "Jake and Peyton sure dote on Jenny," he continued. Keith chuckled.
"Yeah, Danny and Deb were the same way with Nate," he stated. "Well, looks like that's it," he announced, and then named the price, which the man paid. Then, he drove off. Keith whistled as he went back to work.
