I open my eyes to the sound of birds chirping outside my window. I spent my entire weekend locked in my room. Thank god I have my own bathroom. I couldn't face my family after everything, I just couldn't. I didn't know what I was suppose to do. I looked at my phone 37 missed calls and 30 texts from Chasity. All of them with deep concern. My mom kept pestering me about the situation but, I didn't want to talk about it. I knew that today was going to be a disaster, I'd have to go back to school today. On top of it all, it was Monday. Literally the worst day of the week. Suddenly I heard a loud knock on my door.

"Get up Brooke! You can't hide in your room forever." My dad said.

"If only I could." I whispered to myself.

"You heard him Brooke. Up and at 'em!" David said.

"Can you all just leave me alone!" I screamed.

"We wouldn't be your family if we did." My dad said.

I could tell right know there was a big smirk on his face.

"Come on Brooke, I'll even give you and Chasity a ride." David said.

"Promise?" I said

"Promise."

I got out of bed and put on an old outift, to avoid being seen.

"There she is." David said, greeting me as I made my way down the stairs.

"Here you go sweetheart." My mom said, handing me my favorite breakfast meal.

"Chocolate chip waffles, bacon, sausage, and eggs. I must not be in trouble then."

"Oh trust me, you are. Sneaking out of the house and not tell anyone where you were going. You're lucky we're just grounding you for a week." My dad said.

"Well I guess I can't complain there."

"I want you straight home today." My dad said sternly.

"Fine." I grumbled.

I never really been in trouble before so it was a new perspective to take. I always thought they would just give me a slap on the wrist if I ever did. I'm guessing since they know about what happened I'm not grounded for the rest of my life. Probably, a courtesy from my mom to lower my sentence.

"Come on, Brooke. I don't want to be late." David said.

"When are you ever late?" I said jokingly.

"Take the breakfast to go."

"Alright, alright."

"Bye!" My mom and dad said to us.

We went outside to get inside the car and my body froze.

"What's wrong?" David asked.

"What if I can't do it? I can't look at him."

"Don't you have that big test today? You won't even have to talk to him."

"I guess you're right." I had completely forgot about the exam.

"Come on, we have to get Loud Mouth."

"Her name is Chasity."

"Yea, whatever."

We pulled up to Chasity's house and saw her and her mom in a heated argument in Spanish. Chasity's mom was from Spain and her dad from Charming. Every time she spoke Spanish I could never understand her and she always made fun of me for it. I promised her one day I would learn it and talk shit to her in Spanish.

"Goodbye mom!" Chasity said. She walked up to the car looking highly confused.

"So you don't answer any of my calls or texts but, you come to take me to school with Golden Boy." She said.

"I have waffles." I said with a big smile.

"You're lucky I love your mom's food."

She got into the car. The whole ride we were making fun of my brother, singing at the top of our lungs, and studying for the exam. We pulled up to the school's parking lot.

"Alright, we're here. Thank god." David said. "Another minute with you two, my head would explode."

"Thanks big brother!" I said.

It was like nothing from that night happened until, I heard a motorcycle pull up close by. My entire body went numb. It was him. Don't look, don't look, don't look. Ignoring my own advice I adverted my eyes to Jax on his bike. Wrapped around him was Tara. She gave him a kiss then, walked inside the school. My heart dropped. Both David and Chasity looking at me to see if I was okay. I didn't respond or move an inch.

"I'm gonna kill him." David said. He walked straight up to Jax, who was in the lot talking to Opie.

"David, stop!" Chasity yelled but, he ignored her.

"What the hell gives you the right?" David asked Jax.

"The fuck are you talking about, Hale?" Opie said, ready to fight at any moment.

"Calm down, Ope. I got this." Jax said. "Look Hale, What happened isn't between us. I get your anger but mind your damn business."

"That's a lot of talk coming from a complete screw up!" David yelled.

It was like at that moment everyone turned their attention to what was going on. Watching them go back and forth.

"Aw, that's sweet. You know what was a lot? The moaning your sister kept doing when I was popping her cherry. Did you know that your sister is tight as hell or, was tight as hell? And the screams, I never heard someone call my name so many times." Jax said.

Him and Opie were just laughing. I could tell all of this was pissing David off. He lifted his fist and punched Jax.

"Now why did you have to do that?" Jax said.

David was strong but, Jax was stronger. He punched David twice. Once in the stomach then, the face. Before I knew they were in a full blown fight. David was getting his ass kicked. Though he was getting a few punches without going down first. This surely aggravated Jax. I couldn't bare to watch anymore.

"Stop it! Both of you." I said, running over to them.

"Stay out of this Brooke!" David said.

"How can I?"

"You should listen to your brother, darling." Jax said.

I looked into his eyes and it just broke me. I tried to keep a straight face but, I had a feeling he could see my pain.

"Was it just to get to back at him? For the stupid ass feud you guys had since middle school. Was it?!" I screamed. "You know what? I don't even care. You're not the Jax I spent three months with or the one I let take my virginity. I never want to speak to you again."

I grabbed David and went inside the school. Chasity followed asking if I was okay. I clinged to my brother. I didn't want to let go. I was done with Jax Teller, for good. Throughout the rest of the day I avoiding him at all cost especially during the test. It was the end of the day and I was heading to the parking lot to meet up with David. That's when I was stopped.

"Hey." Jax said softly.

"I don't want to talk to you." I said firmly.

"I know but, I do."

"So what? I should care?"

"Look Brooke, the shit I said out there this morning I didn't mean it. I was just pissed at your brother. I said some dumb stuff. I'm sorry."

"I wish I could believe you but I don't. I saw you out there with Tara."

"Tara's just ... Tara. I'm sorry about the stuff she said. She shouldn't of said that. I should've told you about her."

"Yea and that's on her but, you didn't even try to defend me. You just stood there. You never once even mentioned it. I told you everything!"

"I didn't know what I was supposed to do. I was dumb Brooke. Just please give me another chance. Look I even passed the exam for you. So you can go to that program."

"I don't care, Jax. We're done. You ruined it." I said walking away from.

I went to go see my brother so I can go home and forget about this day. Forget about it all. When I got home I saw Mrs. Taylor in the living room with my parents.

"Hello Brooke."

"Hi, Mrs. Taylor. Why the sudden need to come to my house?"

"Well I'm here to tell you that got in."

"Are you kidding me?! Thank you so much!"

"Hold on Brooke, we haven't decided if we'll let you go." My mom said.

"What are you talking about? I got in."

"Brooke, it's all the way in New York. You won't even spend your senior year in Charming." My dad said.

"I know. A year in New York at the Star Program. Then I can go to college at Juliard. This has always been the plan."

"Well that's even if you get in. What happens then?" My dad said.

"Are you doubting my capabilitiy to get in?"

"Look, Mr. and Mrs. Hale, your daughter is remarkably talented. She'll most likely get in with her grades, SAT scores, and recommendations. There's no doubt." Mrs. Taylor said.

"If I was David or Jacob you'll let me go."

"Jacob stayed in state. You want to leave it." My dad said.

"I have to let the program know by the end of the day." Mrs. Taylor said.

"Honey, is this really your dream?" My mom said.

"Yes, it is."

"Well I guess we should at least give you the opportunity to explore it."

"I guess." My dad said relentlessly agreeing with my mom.

"Congratulations Brooke."

"Thank you!"

"I'll see you out Mrs. Taylor." David said. I completely forgot he was behind me.

A week had gone by and today was the day I would leave. My parents, David, and Chasity, came to send me off at the airport.

"Remember to call us everyday." My mom said sobbingly.

"I will."

"I love you." My parents said.

"I love you too."

"Come here you." David said, hugging me. "Have fun, not too much though."

"Okay, David."

"I'm gonna miss you so much!" Chasity said as she gave me a big hug.

"I'll miss you more!"

I boarded the plane waving goodbye to my loved ones. Leaving everything behind, including Charming. I owed this opportunity to one person, Jax. Though I couldn't help but think about what we could've been on the plane. I'd have to let all of it go. I can't be stuck up on Jax Teller even if it would take me a lifetime.

Present Day

"All passengers board a flight from New York to Charming, please board now." I heard over the P.A. system.

I can't believe I'm going back. I get to see everyone again. Hopefully not, everyone. I kept thinking of all the things I would say to my family. Everyone was going to be there even Jacob. I couldn't wait. It was like fear and excitement overwhelmed me. I fell asleep on the plane. Thinking about what would await when I got off.