I just have to say how much I appreciate all the kind words you all have been giving me in your reviews!! It means so much to know you guys are liking my story! Okay, so this is chapter 10, enjoy!!
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Brooke put the card key into the lock of the hotel room she shared with Evan.
"Here we go" Brooke thought before she entered the door
Before she could say anything Evan rushed over to her and hugged her
"Brooke! I was so worried, I am so glad you are okay...you are okay aren't you?"
"I'm fine Evan. I'm sorry that I worried you."
"Where were you? I must have called Haley a dozen times looking for you."
"You did?"
"Yeah, I didn't have her cell but I think I filled her answering machine. Where were you?"
"Well, it's kind of complicated..."
"Complicated? You went to have dinner with Haley last night and were nowhere to be found until this morning. All you have to do is tell me where you were."
"Okay, look just let me tell you the whole story about last night and then you can say whatever you want, deal?"
"Deal."
"I went over to Haley's last night and when I got there Haley said she wanted some decorating tips for her guest room. When I was going into the room I saw Lucas, but before I could say anything Haley and Nathan had pushed me in the room and locked the door."
"What, how could they...!"
"Evan, remember our deal?"
Evan took a deep breath
"Sorry, keep going."
"I guess they just wanted Lucas and I to talk and work out our issues so we wouldn't have another huge blow out like we did at the cafe yesterday. At first, neither of us wanted to say anything, but as time passed we eventually started talking...well, actually it was more like we started yelling. But, it was like once we opened that door we couldn't shut it. We talked about issues that stem from years ago and in doing this we both realized that...that we both still had feelings for each other and we ended up sleeping together."
Evan was silent
"Please say something."
"What do you want me to say Brooke? That it's okay? That it doesn't hurt? Cause you know what, it does. I trusted you, I loved you and you betrayed me."
"Evan, I am not asking for your forgiveness. I know what I did last night hurts you, and I am so sorry for that, but I don't regret it. I think it needed to happen so Lucas and I could accept that the feelings we share for each other can't be ignored."
"Well, I'm glad that you're happy Brooke, I just wish you didn't have to break my heart to realize that Lucas is the one you want to be with. Don't be here in an hour, I will come back and get my stuff then."
Then Evan left leaving Brooke behind.
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Brooke took a shower and got dressed. Evan was going to be there in a half hour and she had to go somewhere, so she called Haley.
"Hey Haley."
"Tigger, what's going on?"
"I was just wondering if you wanted to grab some lunch?"
"Well, I have to drop James off at a play date but I guess then I could meet you."
"Okay, well just meet me at the cafe when you're done."
"Sure, I'll see ya soon."
"Bye."
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Lucas was sitting in the kitchen, not sure of what do next. He wasn't meeting Brooke until 8 and he figured he should give her some time to herself. So, he called Nathan to see what he was doing.
"Hey Nate."
"Luke, what's up?"
"I was wondering if you could meet me at the river court?"
"Sure, I can be there in like 15 minutes."
"Cool, I'll see ya then."
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Brooke was sitting at the cafe waiting for Haley, when Karen walked up to her.
"Hi Brooke, how are you?"
"Not bad, how are you Karen?"
"Good, you just missed the rush."
Brooke just smiled
"Brooke, are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah, it's just been kind of a long day."
"What's going on?"
"Evan and I broke up."
"Oh Brooke, I'm sorry."
"Thanks, but it was time."
"What happened?"
"Let's just say I looked inside my heart and the picture of the man I love isn't Evan."
"Does this picture happen to be of my son?"
"What! Karen I...I..."
"Brooke, it's okay. To be honest I always thought you were the right one for him."
"Really?"
"Yes. It's not that I don't like Peyton, it's just that she and Lucas are so alike. You are the yin to his yang, so to speak."
"Thanks Karen."
"Anytime."
Just then Haley walked up
"Hey ladies, what's going on over here?"
"Oh, we were just chit-chatten. I better get back to my customers, I'll see you two later."
"Bye Karen" Brooke and Haley both said
"So Tigger, what's going on?"
"Are you mad at me?"
"Of course not, why do you ask?"
"I just, I wasn't sure if you were upset about me and Lucas."
"Brooke, I'm not upset. In fact, I am glad that you and Lucas worked things out."
"Really?"
"Of course. You guys are my best friends and I want you both to be happy."
"Thanks Haley."
"Anytime."
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"Hey Luke, what's going on?"
"I have some time before I have to meet Brooke and I figured we could talk."
"Sure. What's on your mind, man?
"Nate, it's not that I regret last night it's just..."
"What?"
"Last time Brooke and I tried being together everything just fell apart. I don't want that to happen again."
"It won't."
"You can't know that. Six years ago I was standing on a beach claiming that I was the guy for her and we still broke up."
"Lucas, you and Brooke are completely different people now. Back then neither of you really knew who you were but you do now."
"When did you get so wise little brother?"
"I think Haley is starting to rub off on me."
"Listen, I have to go meet Brooke but thanks."
"Anytime."
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Okay, that was chapter 10. I know nothing too exciting happened but I wanted to give you guys a sense of what was going on inside Lucas and Brooke's heads after they slept together. Coming up there will be more drama and this is where you guys come in. What kind of twist do u guys want? Do you want something to happen to Lucas or Brooke? Should Peyton or Evan be involved? Let me know what u think!!! Thanks!!
