We all Want Our Own Happy Ending Chapter Nine, an one tree hill fanfic

Chapter 9. I got nothing left to lose, but I'm no pair of dancing shoes.

Lucas helped Brooke out of the car. She was wearing a long lilac coloured dress.

Jon McLaughlin – So Close

You're in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
So close together
And when I'm with you
So close to feeling alive

As they entered the ballroom Brooke was filled with fear. She saw the people dancing so close together.
She started to think it had been I mistake to come, but didn't get time to come back at her decision, because Lucas was so caught up in the whole event, that she completely missed Brookes doubts.

A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close was waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close

As he pulled her with him to the dance floor.
Brooke moved her thoughts to the fact Peyton would be there soon and that she had an excuse to excuse herself.

So close to reaching that famous happy end
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you're beside me and look how far we've come
So far we are so close

As they danced Lucas pulled her close. For a moment memories filled her thoughts. The day Lucas promised her everything would be okay, was the day Davis was born, he'd promised he wouldn't leave her, never, that he'd fight for her.

How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?
We're so close
To reaching that famous happy end
And almost believing this was not pretend
Let's go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
So close
And still so far

As the song ended, the memories disappeared and she shyly smiled. "but he didn't, he didn't care, and he didn't make it okay" she thought.

Her attention was drawn by Julian and Peyton who entered the ballroom, and thoughts made room for jealousy.

"Hey, you've been her long already?" Peyton asked. Brookes eyes were locked on Julians.

"No, we just had one dance that's all" Lucas replied.

Peyton was wearing a long red dress, also a dress from the C over B exclusive collection. "Hey" Brooke said.

"Hey, where were you, you seemed like a million miles away" Peyton said. "I don't know got lost in the dance I guess" Brooke said and smiled.

The music continued and both the girls turned to their dancing partner.

Gavin DeGraw – Dancin' Shoes

It's so nice to see you
Can we sit and talk for a while?
I have searched forever
I can't imagine anythin' better

Peyton made eye contact with Brooke during the dance. Lucas kept Brooke close to him, so close that Brooke felt like she couldn't even breathe.

Kids up on the stairway
Couples on the sidewalk squares
If I get to your heart soon
I'll call a perfect afternoon

Peyton noticed the look on Brookes face. It was clearly a look of discomfort and jealousy. Peyton gave her a look that said : "Nice right!?" while she hugged Julian a little.

Won't you call my number?
Don't push, but don't hesitate
Wake me from this slumber
Rush me, but leave time to wake

Brooke rolled her eyes, and made Lucas loosen his grip on her. He apologized, and she said it was okay.

Checkmate on my shoulder I'm tired of this win or lose
Well, I'm no knight in shinnin' armor But I'm no pair of dancin' shoes
I'm no pair of dancin' shoes

My patience ran away, take me with you You keep me holdin' on
Nothin's understood, you're so confusin'
Tell it to me straight

Won't you call my number? Don't push, but don't hesitate
Wake me from this slumber
Rush me, but leave time to wake. Rush me, but leave time to wake

"Brooke" Lucas whispered in her ear. "I still love you" Brooke tried to continue dancing while she figured out what to say.

I got nothin' left to lose
But I'm no pair of dancin' shoes
I got nothin' left to lose
But I'm no pair of dancin' shoes

"I love you too Luke.." Brooke said. Lucas' face lit up like a candle. "..but that was never the problem Luke, you know that. I never doubted your love."

I got nothin' left to lose
But I'm no pair of dancin' shoes
I got nothin' left to lose
But I'm no pair of dancin' shoooes

The music stopped and Brooke stepped back from Lucas. Peyton saw the look in her eyes and said. "Hey Brooke why don't we go do a makeup check?"

"Yah, sure" Brooke replied.

As they entered the ladies room Brooke sighed. "Oh my god this was such a mistake!"

"Ah, no Brooke, you just have to let Lucas know you're friends, remind him you're here as friends, and show him, take a little more distance" Peyton said.

"Ha! Did you think i was choking by choice?" Brooke said. "No, but you did realy wa trying to show him you want more space" Peyton said.

"I should have said No" Brooke wined.

An Hour later

"Ladies and gentlemen! The last dance of the night! I'd like to ask each gentleman to invite a lady he did not accompanied his evening to dance to last waltz of the night!"

Peyton quickly switched looks with Brooke. Lucas at first refused invite Peyton because Julian would instantly invite Brooke, and she was his for the night.

Unfortunately, was this part of the big master plan Peyton worked out, for Brooke, and for Julian, although he was even less aware of this plan than Brooke was.

But that still didn't stop Peyton.

So instead of waiting till Lucas had found another couple to switch with, she insisted that she'd dance with Lucas.

"Come on Luke, we haven't danced in like... ever!" Peyton said and pulled him with her.

As Brooke was left with Julian, Lucas looked back. He saw Julian and Brooke come closer to each other.

"Shall we dance?" Julian said. Brooke smiled. "Yah, I'd like that"

Music started, people took "positions"

Delta Goodrem – Together we are one

Here we are
Sharing our lives
We made it through
The good and bad times
And still we stand
With hope in our hearts
No matter what
We will play our part
And now we've come so far
One chance to touch a star
Go higher and higher

Brooke looked Julian in his eyes and while they started to dance. As they were striding through the ballroom, Lucas kept his eyes on Brooke and Julian, who had no eyes for anyone but each other.

Find your guiding inspiration
In a place where dreams are made
With a lifetime's preparation
It's no time to be afraid
Put our difference behind us
While we shine like the sun
See what we've all become
Together we are one

Peyton thought it was perfect. It was not like she wanted Lucas to dance with her, she just wanted Julian and Brooke to dance together. She just had to keep Lucas busy.

Deep inside your heart and soul
You've worked so hard
To reach your goal
With every step
With every breath
You gave it all
Till there was nothing left
Seek out the strength to win
No thoughts of giving in
Go higher and higher

Turning around and around through the room with her eyes locked on his, Brooke felt like she was flying. She wished she could dance like this all night.

Each step, each turn became bigger and more beautiful as the song continued. Striding through the ballroom, all worries and irritations disappeared. She felt so alive.

See what we've all become
Together we are ooone

As the song ended tears filled Brookes eyes, and pulled Julian into a long hug. She closed her eyes, and just enjoyed to moment.

Till Lucas placed his hand on her shoulder, and practically pulled her away from Julian. "Thank you," she said to Julian. Being to most words they'd he dance Brooke was pulled away by Lucas into the crowd.

" ahh, don't take it too hard, she wasn't enjoying her night with him anyway." Peyton said.

" Right, shall I take you home?" Julian said. " Yah, I'm guessing I need to be there when she gets back." Peyton said. Julian smiled. " I think It's brave the way you take care of Brooke." Julian said.

" We take care of each other, I got my bad days too." Peyton said. " You've heard from him since you left LA?" Julian asked while her escorted her to the exit.
" No, I haven't, and Brooke and I have been thinking about extent our company to some other professions. So I keep myself busy." Peyton said.

"Good, I'm happy for you, no luck in love yet?" He said. " No, it's not really been on my mind, but the celibacy thing is good too." She smiled.

Julian chuckled, and that famous grin appeared on his face. " Ach! Wipe that silly grin of your face! JULLES" Peyton chuckled.

" I never ever called that! I told you that" He said hitting her playfully.

" Sorry!" Peyton said. " It's good to have you around I missed you" - " I missed you too Peyton" Julian said.

As they arrived at the Davis - Sawyer residents, Peyton invited Julian in and they had a glass of wine and caught up.

When Peyton changed the subject to Brooke, Julian suggested he should go home but Peyton stopped him.

" Oh don't go! Come on, there's a reason Lucas interrupted you dance so brutally" Peyton said. " it looked really intense"

" You enjoyed your dance with Lucas?" Julian asked changing the subject.

" No, he was constantly trying to keep an eye on you and Brooke, changing the subject back! You two seemed to have so much fun." Peyton said.

" Can we drop the subject Peyton please…" Julian said.

Brooke walked up to her front door. " Thanks Luke for the evening, I had a good time" Brooke smiled.

"Did you? You seemed a little preoccupied all night?" Lucas said. " Yah, I'm good thanks" Brooke said.

And putted the key in the lock.

" You're sure I don't need you come in?" Lucas said. " Luke I'm fine Peyton is probably home, so I'll be okay, thanks again."

She opened the door. Before she could fully close the door she saw Julian and Peyton closely supposedly talking on the couch.

"Oh, hey" Brookes face turn white and intensified her grip on the door handle.

"Brooke you're home, what took you so long?" Peyton said. " Lucas noticed her change and tried to get in, but Brooke brutally pushed the door shut.

" Luke" Brooke said. " Right" Peyton said. "Hey, Peyton I had a good time tonight, but I think I'm going to go." Julian said.

" Okay, I'll see you around." Peyton said. " Yah, Bye Peyton, Bye Brooke."

Julian passed Brooke on his way to the door, she followed him with her eyes till he was behind her, Julian did the same thing, but then opened and shut the door as he left.

Peyton said: " Hey I'm going to sleep, good night" and she entered her bedroom and shu the door.

Brookes eyes were filled with tears as she took a deep breath, and opened the door.

Ow clifhanger, i just love clifhanders don't you?
Okay Enchanted right!
told you
I watched that movie last friday at a slumber party, could barely keep my eyes open but it was so great
that's why i used the song So close
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Love Philine