The Scars Behind My Mask

Disclaimer: I don't own anything or anyone from one tree hill.

A/N: Please read the authors note at the bottom of the story. It is important. Thanks! Also, sorry this chapter is not very long.


"So you decided to come and dance with me huh?" Rachel asked smirking as she grinded against Nathan to the beat of the song.

"Yeah…those guys were boring me" Nathan lied as he spoke into her ear because of the loud music.

"So it had nothing to do with that guy who I was dancing with before?" Rachel pushed, a huge smirk playing on her lips.

"Of course not" Nathan answered confidently.

"Are you sure about that? Because you seemed to use more force than needed when you shoved him off me" Rachel grinned.

"He was a big guy" Nathan shrugged

"He was no bigger than you" Rachel reasoned.

"So?" Nathan asked getting a little annoyed with Rachel's questions "I thought we were here to dance, not talk?"

"Ok…Ok" Rachel laughed "Someone's getting a little touchy tonight" she smirked.

Nathan sent her a short glare before continuingly grinding up against her.


"Babe…You look so sexy tonight" Lucas whispered into Brooke's ear as they still stayed seated in a booth with Jake, Haley and Mouth.

"You aren't looking to bad yourself either Broody" Brooke smirked as Lucas began to trail butterfly kisses along her neck.

Jake, Haley and Mouth shifted in their seats uncomfortably before deciding to just make a quick exit.

"Lucas" Brooke moaned as Lucas removed his lips from her neck and onto her lips and Brooke deepened the kiss and ran her fingers through his hair.

"Hey guys"

Brooke and Lucas quickly pulled apart to see Tim sitting across the table smirking at them.

"What Tim?" Lucas asked annoyed that he broke up his and Brooke's make out session.

"Nothing dawg…but you are so lucky; pulling Brooke Lee...You are a legend!" Tim smirked.

Brooke rolled her eyes "I am going to get a drink" she said before shuffling past Lucas and making her way towards the bar where Jake, Haley and Mouth were at.

"Hey guys" Brooke smiled as she approached them.

"You finally pulled yourself away from Lucas I see" Haley commented.

Brooke blushed a little "Uh, yeah…sorry about that…we just haven't…you know…in a while" Brooke explained trying to get them to understand what she meant.

This time it was Mouth who blushed as he looked away after her explanation, Haley however let out a small laugh. But it was Jake who was frowning.

"Brooke…are you sure? I mean you are still grieving" Jake pointed out.

Brooke looked at him confused "So? He is still my boyfriend, it's not like he is some random guy"

"I know but it's still early…and Lucas knows that" Jake said.

"Lucas isn't pushing me into it if that's what you are thinking" Brooke said defending her boyfriend.

"I didn't say he was…I am just saying that you should take things slow and Lucas is a teenage boy…you know how we work" Jake sighed.

"I know Jake" Brooke nodded still confused to why Jake was bothered about this "But seriously...I am fine"


"Glad to see you have returned" Lucas smiled as Brooke came and sat back down next to him.

"Yeah well you are much better company" Brooke shrugged.

Lucas looked at her confused "Why? Did something happen over there?" he asked.

"It's nothing" Brooke sighed "It's just Jake"

"What about him?" Lucas asked curiously.

"He seems to think that it's too soon for us to sleep together, after the shooting and everything" Brooke explained.

Lucas looked at her in disbelief "He actually said that?"

Brooke nodded "Yes…and then he even had the nerve to imply that you were pushing me into having sex with you" Brooke said annoyed.

"Whoa Brooke…you know I would never do that right? And if you aren't ready then I can wait…you know that?" Lucas asked hoping that Brooke didn't also think that. Lucas couldn't help but feel angry. Who the hell did Jake think he was? This new obsession with his girlfriend was really starting to piss him off.

"Don't worry Luke...I know" Brooke said giving him a small smile.


"What was that about?" Haley asked confused.

"What?" Jake asked innocently.

"That whole thing with Brooke…she can do whatever she wants with Lucas; they are dating" Haley pointed out.

"I know!" Jake groaned "But I am just trying to look out for her!"

Haley raised an eyebrow at him "I know that you two are friends Jake but its not really your place to…I mean Lucas is her boyfriend and Nathan is her brother; if anyone should be looking out for her then its them" Haley commented.

"You know what Hales? Why don't you just mind your own business" Jake muttered annoyed before walking away towards the bathroom.

"What's his problem?" Mouth asked confused.

Haley shrugged "I have no idea"


Jake stood at the sink in the boys bathroom and turned his head when the door opened, he sighed when he saw it was Lucas.

"What's up with you man?" Lucas asked annoyed "Telling Brooke that I was pushing her into sleeping with me"

"I didn't tell her that!" Jake defended.

"Yeah well you certainly implied it" Lucas said coldly "What the hell's your problem?"

"Nothing!" Jake argued annoyed "I'm just trying to help"

"Yeah well we don't need your help ok? Are you into her or something?" Lucas asked angrily.

"No!" Jake answered quickly "It's just after everything during the shooting…I am just worried about her that's all" Jake sighed.

"Look" Lucas sighed as he leant against the bench "I get that you and Brooke went through a lot that day but she's healing now…why can't you see that she doesn't need your help? She has me and she has Nathan now" Lucas pointed out "I understand that you want to help but it really isn't any of your business"

"You know what Lucas! This isn't about you!" Jake muttered angrily "Brooke is my friend and whatever goes on between us isn't any of your business"

"Yeah well Brooke is my girlfriend so I will make it my business" Lucas said coldly

"What's wrong with you Lucas? Are you jealous?" Jake taunted.

"No" Lucas answered in a bitter tone "But it's obvious that you like Brooke"

Jake chuckled lightly "Ok…so what if I do?" he challenged.

Lucas frowned and was a little shocked; he actually didn't think that he would admit it to him, and part of him didn't even think it would be true.

"What's wrong Lucas? No comeback?" Jake smirked.

"Just stay away from me and stay the hell away from my girlfriend" Lucas said coldly before storming out of bathroom.

Jake sighed shaking his head; he didn't mean to sound like an ass but Lucas was starting to piss him off. Groaning a little he leant against the wall and his eyes widened when he realized what he had just admitted to; he liked Brooke Lee!


"Thanks" Rachel smiled as Nathan handed her a drink.

"This was a good idea" Nathan smiled as he looked around the crowded club. He could see Brooke laughing with Lucas and he could tell that she was happy.

"What? Coming to this club?" Rachel asked confused.

"No…the whole weekend. We all needed something to take our minds off all the drama" Nathan shrugged "So thanks I guess"

"Don't thank me Nate…I just wanted to help"

"But you didn't have to" Nathan pointed out

"I know but you and Brooke are the closest thing I have to family…I just wanted you both to know that I was here" Rachel admitted

Nathan gave her a small smile as he pulled her in for a long hug.


"Luke!" Brooke smirked almost squealing as she pointed towards Nathan and Rachel hugging.

Lucas followed her gaze and shook his head laughing at his girlfriend "Babe, they are only hugging"

"So! It's a start!" Brooke argued

"I know" Lucas smiled as he kissed her softly on the forehead "You know that I love you right?" he asked.

"Of course…and you do know that I love you?" Brooke asked smiling as she rested her hands onto his chest.

"I know" Lucas smiled as he leant in and kissed her softly.

Brooke noticed that a slow song had just started and she smiled as she stood up taking Lucas's hands in hers "Come dance with me Broody" she said softly as she lead Lucas to the dance floor.

Lucas smiled as he wrapped his arms around Brooke's waist and Brooke placed her hands around Lucas's neck as they gently swayed to the music.

"This is nice" Lucas whispered into Brooke's hair as he took in the smell of her shampoo.

"It is isn't it" Brooke smiled back as she leant her head against his chest and Lucas kissed the top of her head.

Lucas lifted his head up and saw Jake watching them from the bar, he knew Jake had seen him looking but he didn't really care…Brooke was here in his arms; not Jake's.


A/N: So I have had mixed feelings and reactions about the whole Lucas/Jake jealousy thing…some of you like it and others don't. Well I will tell you that I am doing this all for a reason…and you will find out that reason in the sequel! Yes that's right! Sequel! This story has nearly finished…but the sequel shall follow pretty soon after! I will not give much away with what I am planning but let's just say that I am doing this whole Lucas/Brooke/Jake thing for a reason and storyline which will happen in the sequel! And if some of you don't like the way Lucas is acting right now and how Jake is into Brooke, then I apologize and hope that you will try and understand it. thanks.

So thanks again for reviewing the last chapter and don't forget to review this one! And I will update soon! Promise!