"She has a scar right above her left eyebrow." Lucas stated in a deep voice the second they heard the door close.
"Lucas, I don't want to do this with you right now, because frankly I have no nice things to say to you at the moment." Haley responded as she sat down on the couch, across from Lindsey and Lucas.
"Oh so you're mad at me now?" Lucas scoffed, rolling his eyes as he watched Haley nod her head. "Hales, she's the one that disappeared for four years! Sending us letters with fake addresses on them so we could never track her down. She's the one that missed Jamie being born, the one that just abandoned us all…"
"But she's sorry! I can see it in her eyes and I know you can too! You know, you were dying for her to come back and now that she is you're just making her want to leave all over again!"
"Oh I'm making her want to leave?"
"Not only Brooke apparently…" Haley said quietly as they heard the front door shut once again.
"Damn it…We'll have to reschedule dinner. Tell Jamie I said bye…" Lucas said before quickly running out of the house to catch up to Lindsey. Haley just shook her head with a frown, things were about to get interesting.
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"So are you going to give me the silent treatment all night?" Lucas asked as he unlocked the door to his house, moving aside to give Lindsey room to walk in.
Lindsey smirked and shook her head. How could he be so oblivious to the way he had been acting since Brooke had walked in?
"Can you at least tell me what I did to get you so pissed off? Please?" Lucas sighed.
Lindsey stopped right as she was at the door to his room, turning around to face him. "Are you serious Lucas? Do you think I'm that stupid?"
"I never said you were stupid! I really have no idea what you're talking about…"
"Really? No idea? That's funny because I had no idea you were still in love with Brooke Davis. Well that was until I watched the spark appear in your eyes the second she walked in the room. Or how you were so angry with her for leaving YOU."
"Linds…" Lucas sighed as he walked closer to her. "Whatever spark you saw wasn't out of love, it was out on anger. I was angry with her because of the way she left…especially Haley because she needed her most at the time. She just picked up and left without telling anyone where she was going. It was just—a surprise to see her." Lucas knew he was lying. Of COURSE he was lying; this was Brooke Davis they were talking about. His first true love, the first girl he ever gave his heart to.
Lindsey sighed and nodded. "Well I'm going to be gone for two days. When I come back, we'll see how things go." Lindsey said quietly. She didn't want to argue right now, then again she didn't want to just give in easily.
"You're flight doesn't leave until tonight…" Lucas sighed, scratching the back of his neck.
"It was going to leave tonight. I was online on the way home, I rescheduled." Lindsey told him with a small smile as she moved to get her suitcase, which she had already packed this morning since she was supposed to leave for New York right after dinner at Nathan and Haley's.
"At least let me take you to the airport?" Lucas offered, not wanting to leave with them in an argument.
"No it's fine, I want to go by myself." Lindsey replied quickly, the seriousness evident in her voice.
"Lindsey, please…I don't want to leave like this…"
"And we're not going to." Lindsey told him with a smile. Slowly, she made her way over to where he was standing. Lindsey leaned up a bit and set her hand down on his cheek softly before giving him a gentle kiss, "I love you, and I'll see you soon. We'll leave it like that, okay?"
Lucas sighed, staring back into her eyes. "Please don't be mad at me." He whispered as he took her hands in his.
"I'm not. Behave while I'm gone…" She joked, giving a soft laugh before giving him one more kiss. With one more look at Lucas, Lindsey turned and headed toward the door, luckily opening it just as the cab driver honked.
Quickly, she made her way down to it, not exchanging any other words with Lucas. It hurt seeing him with Brooke today, she didn't deserve that. Then again, she wasn't exactly being fair to him either. "Hey babe it's me. I'm getting in a little earlier than expected, so give me a call when you get this and we'll meet up somewhere. I can't wait to see you…love you." And with that, she hung up the phone, satisfied with her message.
Sighing, Lindsey stared down at the engagement ring that had been placed on her finger a few nights back. It was sudden, and she certainly wasn't expecting it. But what could you do? Sighing once again, Lindsey slid the ring off of her finger and into her bag.
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So she needed a drink after the afternoon she'd experienced. She definitely hadn't expected to not only run into Nathan and Haley, but Lucas as well.
But Brooke had grown to learn you can never expect anything in life. The more you do, the more you'd be let down.
Sipping down her drink, Brooke laughed and rolled her eyes as whatever cheesy lines the guy next to her was feeding her.
"Ya know buddy, I really don't think she's interested." A brunette suddenly spoke up for her. Brooke's eyebrows narrowed as she watched the man across the bar scare the guy off.
"You know, I could have taken care of myself. I am a big girl ya know…" She said sarcastically. If there was one thing Brooke Davis never grew out of, it was the hatred of being looked upon as vulnerable. She was very much capable of defending herself…well in the oral form. Physically? Let's just say that was definitely on her list of things to do.
The bartender let a small smirk come about on his lips, his eyebrows raised. This girl was feisty…he liked that.
"But apparently you aren't capable of talking. I take it staring is your forte?" She smirked, kinking and eyebrow up as she saw him instantly redden.
"Sorry, I just thought you might be a bit more grateful that I helped you out with that creep. Most girls have to come begging me to get the drunks off of them." He replied back cooling, a cocky smile replacing the smirk that had been there moments ago.
Brooke threw her head back, a small laugh coming out of it before looking back in his eyes. "You really think that's going to impress me bartender boy?" She asked, raising her eyebrows. "Any guy in this room could have taken care of him. You just happened to be so set on staring at me that you noticed first." She shrugged as if it were obvious.
"The name's Owen." He said, sticking his hand out for her to shake.
"Hm, I don't recall asking for a name…" She smirked, shrugging her shoulders as she watched his rejected face appear. "Kidding! Brooke Davis…" She finally replied a smile on her face as she shook his hand.
"Moving on so fast?" They heard a voice boom next to them, taking the seat next to Brooke where the drunk had just been sitting.
Brooke instantly tensed up as her and Owen released hands.
"You know this guy?" The bartender asked, noting how fast Brooke had retreated her hand from his and grew stiff in his seat. The confident girl he'd just seen seemed now like a shy, lost little girl.
"Yeah, it's cool." Brooke nodded, smiling at Owen. She really didn't feel like arguing anymore today…not with Lucas. So she decided to just ignore the comment he'd made.
Just then, someone a few seats down called out an order to Owen, causing him to leave his spot watching the two and go back to his job.
"New guy?" Lucas made a comment once again, causing Brooke to roll her eyes.
"Do you really have nothing better to do then accuse me of being a slut? Where's your fiancé?" Brooke asked, finally swirling her barstool around to look him in the eyes.
"She's out of town." He shrugged, taking a long drink of his beer.
"Is this really how it's going to be between is Lucas? We're going to be awkward and only argue with one another?"
"You're the only one to blame for this." He shrugged, standing up and about to leave when he heard the raspy voice from behind him speak up.
"Grow up Lucas and stop being such an asshole! Yes I left, and yes I regret it every god damn day. If I could go back I would, but I can't…and I've grown to live with it! Why can't you?!"
"Why can't I what Brooke?" Lucas yelled, turning around. "Why can't I just move on and act like it's okay that you left? Do you know how long I tried searching for you? I checked my damn voicemail 100 times a day hoping I'd hear your voice on the other end? But what did I get? LETTERS! Letters that never explained to me what happened, where you were. You even took the time to find fake addresses on everyone so I could never get back to you! How do you think that felt Brooke? Huh?"
Brooke took a deep breath as she stared down at her feet, hoping to keep herself together. "And I'm sorry Lucas…if you only understood…"
"Make me understand Brooke!" Lucas yelled, frustrated that she couldn't just open up to him like she used to be able to. "Why did you leave?" He asked this question a bit softer this time.
"I can't tell you that Luke, but you have to believe me when I say…it was the best for you. For you and everyone else…I did what I had to do…"
"What did you have to do?"
"Leave." She said softly before grabbing her purse and quickly exiting the bar. Lucas sighed and ran a frustrated hand through his hair.
"You can't keep running from this Brooke!" He shouted, although she brunette just kept making her way through people, not looking back once.
Thank you everyone SO SO much for reviewing! I thought this chapter was going to be up by the weekend, but you guys know how weekends get lol. SO it's one day later, not too bad (: Again, another intense run in with Brooke and Lucas. Buttt I love a little angst, and Lucas is of course still hurt and bitter about her departure.
And YAY for the new OTH tonight…but poor Brooke. And all Brucas fans, keep your fingers crossed and don't lose faith.. this is only the beginning of the season; there's still time!!
Personal reviews;
Stagediva23; She'll slowly but surely let everyone back in, it'll just take time. And you have some really good predictions about what's to come! Stay tuned!!(:
Tanyatobeyour21; Heeheehee you're warm, very warm! But there's a lot to why she left, but you are getting closer(:
Brucas333; Thanks! I'm glad people are liking it…I know I'm having fun writing it being 4 years ahead! Thanks for the review!
Superstargirl7; Ah fisrt just let me say that I absolutely LOVE your stories! I loved Trapped, it was amazing…and I'm already hooked on your newest one, your writing is just fantastic! I'm a big fan:D Thank you so much for the compliment! I've always got a soft spot for the Brathan friendship…Lol it always has to fit in somewhere in my stories. And you're very warm about your guess!(:
Brucasfan23; Lol I hope you liked this! There will of course be more of Brooke and Lucas in the future..intense at some times, sweet at others.
Othfan326; You're comments are awesome!! (: Lol I figured Brooke wouldn't just let him trashtalk her the entire time..she'd definitely say something. OF COURSE he still loves her haha, and you're exactly right if he didn't he wouldn't have flipped out. He's just trying to figure out a way to deal with his feelings of her coming back. Haha the proposal on the anniversary, I'm glad someone commented on that! It just seemed like a TOTAL Lucas thing to do hahah. In the show he proposed to Lindsey after him and Lindsey kissed..so it just seemed like he should do it in my story hahah.
BLendgame; Aw thank you SO much! You're comment was really inspiring for me to keep writing!
Sophia-Chad; Aw, I'm sorry your cried! Lol! Thank you so much!
Cellochick003; Thank you! We'll definitely find out soon lol!
Brucas224; thank you! It's finally updated haha!
Xopri24; Oh she's definitely affected by it. She's slowly realizing she has competition for Lucas' love in a big way!
Storyteller247; Haha Lucas definitely needs to stick a foot in his mouth! Oh and I'm DEFINITELY excited for Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill haha WOO!
Tory07uk; Thank you! Oh yeah, they'd definitely have intense fights lol. I'm hoping I'm making it realistic Brucas fights haha, which is why they're so filled of emotion!
Brookenlucas4eva03; Lol I know! I wish he would've picked Brooke too, but hopefully he'll realize his mistake! Haha:D
Sweetstepy; Aw thanks so much!!
Mosie1213; Lol I know, hopefully this will work for a little longer before the secrets are revealed! Haha thanks for reviewing! I loveyour stories as well!
Brook-Lucas-Fan-23; Aw thank you!
Brucasxo4ever; I noticed that a lot of old stories I used to read haven't been updated! Thanks so much though!
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