A/N:

I know I haven't updated in a long time, but I've been working on The OC fan fiction. I just did some story pimping right there. . . lol. . . Well I'm really stuck on what to do. Usually I can do much longer chapters, but the whole Lucas vs. Brooke vs. Jake vs. Peyton is really confusing. (Yes, I'm putting in Peyton.) It's making my head swim. Well here is another jab at it.

Chapter 5

Recap:

Lucas walks in on Jake and Brooke making out.

"Brooke?" Luke almost whispered, repeating her name. He was in disbelief. Jake and Brooke? Never in a million years would he have thought that. Maybe Peyton and Jake, but Brooke? Lucas realized his mouth was still open in shock, and he clamped his jaw shut.

Brooke had put on her tank top then a jacket over. There was no point in attempting to cover herself, Lucas had already seen her enough times. Brooke looked at Lucas with an ashamed look. She was embarrassed beyond hell, and she didn't know how he would take it. He was the first guy she ever loved, but he broke her heart. Brooke steadied herself. There was no point in feeling pity for a cheater. Brooke looked away, in the opposite direction, and changed her expression and her demeanor. She straightened herself up and ran a brush through her hair. She put the pink hairbrush next to the nightstand beside her bed. When she turned back, she was smiling easily.

Brooke saw Lucas' eyes narrow in fury. Brooke inwardly cheered for herself. Lucas deserved it. Was he upset that she was finally happy with a guy who wasn't after her for sex or was he upset that he ruined his chance with her? Either way, she was confident. She glanced at Jake who was beside her, and she gained even more confidence. Brooke was going to show that the Brooke Davis was invincible. She was going to show everyone that she was perfect- that she was sexy and sultry and wasn't the slut everyone thought she was.

And that started with Lucas.

She looked up at Lucas. At his angry expression, she felt a twinge in her heart. But he cheated on you with Peyton. Brooke repeated in her head. Instead, Brooke, just confidently smiled up at Lucas, showing off her deep dimples. She stood up and took Jake's hand with hers. He stood up and his gray Adidas shirt and basketball shorts made him look so adorable. Jake's face showed absolute fear and guilt.

Jake was scared. He knew that he was the only friend Lucas had when Lucas first joined the team. And Jake had betrayed him. That was really low. Jake was the guy Lucas depended on when he couldn't rely on Haley. Lucas knew that Jake would always have his back when things at school or at times when they were with the basketball team got really rough. Jake couldn't look in his friends eyes. Wait, probably former friend. Fuck. That made Jake feel even better. But as he felt Brooke's hand slide into his own, he felt better. He looked into his eyes and he saw vulnerability. But looking at her posture and her face's determination and her award-winning smile, Jake knew she was scared. Just as scared as he was, but she wanted Jake to back her up. And that was what a good boyfriend would do. But he was definitely going to do it diplomatically.

Jake shifted in his basketball shoes. "Hey, man. . . You're . . . back." Jake struggled to find the right words to say. Of course there wasn't anything that could be said to mend the situation, but he was at least trying. He got points for that, right?

Lucas really was mad. His blue eyes darkened in fury. "What the fuck are you doing, man? I thought you were my friend!" Lucas pushed Jake by the shoulders. It caught Jake by surprise and he stumbled back a bit, letting go of Brooke's hand. But Jake retaliated.

Jake walked up calmly and grabbed Lucas' shirt and slammed him against the wall. Jake still had Luke's shirt in his hand and Lucas' back was straight against the wall.

Brooke walked up to Jake. "I'll be in the bathroom." She said as she sauntered up to Jake. Brooke traced her fingers along his cheekbone. She winked at him and threw Lucas a smirk. Then she walked out of the room.

Jake looked back at Lucas.

Lucas felt an impending fight coming. "Please. Jake. I don't want to fight you. You're my friend."

Lucas felt Jake loosening his grip on his shirt.

Quickly, Jake punched Lucas in the jaw.

"Hey Pey, Pey." Brooke chirped as she sat next to Peyton. Peyton had a sketching pad in front of her and the picture had ghostly-looking people on it.

When Peyton didn't respond and continued drawing, Brooke nudged her in the side.

"Peyton, stop with the brooding. You need to go out and have some fun. Let's go to a bar tonight." Brooke said brightly.

Peyton rolled her eyes. The only thing Brooke ever thought about was drinking and getting laid. That was all she had on her mind. "So you want to get drunk like a mule and get laid?" Peyton asked in a sneering tone.

Brooke inwardly crumbled a bit. Peyton was such a bitch. What gave her the ability to be such a bitch. Did Brooke go after Nathan while Peyton and him were dating? No. And Nathan was pretty hot, but not for her. That was low for a best friend. But, at least the girl didn't have a clue that she was going to get whipped in the ass. What goes around, comes around, bitch.

"I'll see you at 8 at that bar, Milano 5." Brooke sweetly said as she got up. She dusted herself off and headed to her car. Confident and maybe over cockily, but Brooke knew damn well that Peyton was going to show up.

Lucas walked back to Nathan and Haley's apartment. He rang the doorbell due to the absence of his own key. He really should ask Haley for one. Lucas heard some shuffling and unlocking.

Haley opened the door and gasped. "Lucas!"

Lucas gave an acknowledging nod, not really wanting to talk with Haley. Lucas knew he looked like shit. Lucas had a bloody nose, a huge bruise on his jaw. He had cuts and bruises all over his body, but he had a long sleeved shirt and long pants hiding the rest of his injuries.

Haley stood firm. "What the hell happened to you?"

Lucas sighed, knowing that Haley wasn't going to let him pass the doorway until he told the story, and he really wanted to take a shower.

"I-" Lucas started.

He got cut off by Nathan's towering presence over Haley. "Looks like someone got their asses kicked."

Lucas threw his brother a dirty look. "I got beat up by Jake."

"Jake?" Haley looked disbelievingly at him.

"Jake, Jake?" Nathan repeated.

"Yeah, you asshole." Lucas retorted. "That's what I said."

Nathan scoffed at him and walked away.

"Can I come in now?" Lucas begged.

Haley moved and let Lucas in. "Fine, but after the shower, you are so spilling."

Lucas rolled his eyes at Haley's valley girl talk. "Like. . . totally." He muttered while walking away.

Lucas had cleaned himself up pretty well. The only thing that remained was the bruise on his jaw. Haley was waiting patiently for him to talk.

Lucas settled himself down on the couch. Nathan was at his part-time job. Haley stared at him, waiting for details.

"Fine, I got in Jake's face and he beat me up. Bad." Lucas said, giving in to Haley's relentless prodding.

"Why? You guys are good buddies." Haley mulled.

"I caught Jake making out with Brooke. On her bed. And both of them were shirtless. They were going second base."

Haley clapped her hands together in excitement. "Good for them. Brooke needs a stable guy and Jake just needs. . . a girl." Haley beamed.

Lucas shot her a dirty look then buried his head in his arms.

Haley rubbed his back in comfort. "Sorry Luke." Haley whispered. "Maybe things weren't meant to be."

Lucas abruptly stood up. "I need to get out of here."

"Where are you going?" Haley demanded.

"Out."

Then the front door slammed shut.

Lucas knew exactly where he was going. Milano 5. And getting his ass drunk.

A/N: Okay seriously. I need IDEAS. Please review. . .