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I wasn't sure if Brooke was still mad at me for not telling her about Keith or Dan, but if she was she wasn't showing it. The next morning she was awake before me sitting in the kitchen laughing with Ma and Lily. She even gave me a smile when I joined them. I mean I haven't seen Brooke really mad at me before. Not counting on the way to the cabin.

I wasn't sure if she was just bottling up the anger or upset she was feeling from last night because we were at breakfast with my family or if she really had let it go. I mean by the time I went to bed she was turned over facing the door so I assumed she was asleep since she never said anything.

I guess I'll find out soon aye.

We all sat and had breakfast then I took Brooke out to town to show her around where I grew up and what I used to do as a teenager missing out the bad parts of town I used to go to with Chris. Then she stopped off at Ma's cafe since she was going to be there today.

I pushed the door open hearing the bell signal that we had entered. Ma was standing behind the counter with a dish cloth in her hand "Hey guys"

"Hey Karen" Brooke smiles taking a seat on the stool at the counter "Is Lil here?" Brooke had taken a liking to my little sister which I thought was super cute.

Karen nodded "Yeah she's in back, you can go see her if you like. All she has been asking is after you" Brooke's smile widened as she jumped off the stool.

"Do you mind?" she asks turning to me. I shake my head "okay you'll be here when I come back?"

"I nod. I'll just come and get you when it's time to go meet the others" she nods and gives me a soft kiss then heads off to the back.

"I like her Lucas" Ma says once Brooke is out of ear shot "she takes an interest in Lily and Lil adores her and I think Brooke adores Lil too. All Lily would talk about this morning was Brooke and how she looked like a princess from her Disney movies" Ma laughed.

"Yeah she is pretty great" I agree sitting on the stool Brooke was just sitting on.

"So have you not told Brooke about any of your past then Luke?" Ma questions wiping down the counter.

"I told her about Isabella and that I went of the rails and had to go rehab" I answer.

"And why not about Keith or Dawn?"

"It's just... It's hard for me to talk about Keith Ma, with anyone and I just... I don't know if I'm okay getting vulnerable with her right now. I mean more vulnerable than Isabella"

"If you're worried about her leaving you Lucas I don't think you have to be. I can see how much she loves you and you love he rust as much. I know what young love looks like" Ma says and maybe she is right. Maybe it is because I'm afraid that Brooke will leave when she finds out about the rest of the past "I told her Keith died, but I didn't tell her the real reason"

I nod "okay. Thanks Ma" she gives me a smile which I give back.

Maybe Ma was right... Was I worried that Brooke would leave. That'd it'd be too much for her to handle. Was I that worried?

Is that why I was guarded. From letting that part out to Brooke. Is that why I freaked at her twice about it? Could I be the one ruining this and pushing her away instead of thinking she was pushing me into it.

"Well we'll well if it isn't Lucas Scott back in Tree Hill" I swing myself around letting a smile creep onto my face.

"Bonnie Kemble" I met Bonnie when Chris and I used to hang out. She was from the rough end of Tree Hill. She wasn't rough, just the area. She was probably the sweetest girl you'd meet before she met Chris. Chris ruined her. Actually now that I actually think about it. Chris ruined most people's lives including mine after Bella of course.

"Hi Mrs Scott"

"Hello Bonnie" Ma greeted back "I'll go check the stock in back. Keep an eye on things for me Luke" I nod and Ma walks in back.

"So what do I owe this pleasure?"

"The word around town is that Luke and the gang are back in town and I thought this is where you would be" she says sitting on the stool I was just on as I walk around the counter "a coke please Luke" I nod and get her drink "also word around town is that you brought a chick from college with you"

"Yeah I did. She's not just a chick Bon, she's my girlfriend" Bonnie's eyes widened

"You have a girlfriend?" I nod placing her coke in front of her "after Bella?" I nod again. Bonnie never knew Bella, but I told her stories. She knew enough to understand the big thing about Brooke being my next girlfriend after Bella "but what about Angie Luke. You know she's gonna wanna see you again"

"Angie is a chick Bon. I'm different now. I'm not the same as I once was"

"Well you'll have to explain that to her. She knows your in town and she's waiting for your call"

Angie being a chick I would bang before I went off to college as well as half the town, but Angie was always my go to girl whenever I needed her. We had a deal and now that deal was finished with. Bonnie was right though I had to sort that out before Brooke found out.

I know what Tree Hill is like. If I don't sort it, Brooke will find out sooner or later. Small town and large mouthy drama Queens.

"Crap" I mutter cursing to myself. Maybe now would be good while Brooke is busy with Lily and we don't have to meet the others for another hour or so "okay where is she. I'll go see her now quickly. Wait... Did she send you?" Bonnie's eyes travelled to her glass "of course she did. You still take her demands Bon. That's just sad. Anyway let's go see her. I'll just go tell Brooke"

I walk in back to hear Brooke' laughter echo with such grace from the back with Lily who was laughing too. They both caught my eye and stopped what they were doing.

"Is it time already?" Brooke questions standing to her feet walking over to me placing a soft kiss to my lips.

Now should I tell her where I'm really going or lie. Like I said it's a small town, but I don't want to hurt her or start argument again. Lying is the only thing that runs through my mind right now.

"Nah Butterfly I just came to say I need to pop out with a friend for a little bit, but I'll be back before we have to meet the others okay" I kiss her cheek she raises her brow in confusion, but doesn't day anything. It seemed strange for Brooke, but I left it as that.

"Okay. Bye Lucas" she walks back over to lily and takes her seat again "see you soon. Have fun" I nod and head out. Let's just hope Brooke doesn't hear the gossip mill while she's in town with me.

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