"So basically, I think I've come worse, because now I know that they won't even talk to me," Lucas lamented to Nathan as they change for practice. "I mean, at least before, I was somehow driven to patch things up; but man, their looks could kill. It's like there's this wall that way above my reach, and I can't get past that."
Nathan stood silent for a while, kind of knowing what his brother's going through. "I know what it's like man. When Haley found out that I was interested at her at first so I could use her against you, you know just before your accident, she wouldn't even give me a chance to explain." He stood up and gave his brother a pat on the back. "Maybe you should just give them a little while. I don't know much about Brooke but Peyton's reaction is kind of expected. She's definitely gone through some bad relationships. You've been a jerk, and I've definitely been a jerk when we were together."
"Yeah, I know."
"So, just hang on man, you'll get through this."
Lucas smiled at Nathan. "You know what, you're right. They may not want to talk to me, but I won't stop trying. I don't want to ruin a possible friendship with Brooke. And I definitely don't want to give up easily on Peyton."
As they went their way to the gym, Lucas decided that he won't stop trying until he gets a chance to have a proper talk with Peyton and Brooke. I'm done with running. I'll do what I have to do. I won't stop trying.
