Wow, sorry that it has been so long since the last update. Sadly, this is the last chapter. I hope you enjoy it, because I know I really enjoyed writing it. If you could, please review and tell me how you liked the ending. I really appreciate everyone who has reviewed throughout this story. Thanks!

I don't own One Tree Hill or anything associated with it.

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Brooke threw a soft teddy bear into the box. Felix had given her that bear. Felix. The same Felix that cheated on her. The anger was building up inside of her. She dragged her food back with the intention of kicking it. She regained control and put her foot back down. It wasn't worth it. He wasn't worth it.

"Well, I guess that's all." She said to herself. "The whole relationship is in that box."

She sat down on her bed and took out her journal. She's never told anyone that she writes in one, they wouldn't have expected it. Her own friends probably would have laughed at her. But it was a security for her. It was for her eyes, and her eyes only. She sighed, took out her favorite pen, and started writing:

'Wow, life sucks. I actually thought Felix was different. Different from Lucas, I guess. But I guess he's just a cheater, too. All guys are like that. It's in their genes or something. It's hard to pinpoint my feelings right now. Angry? Upset? I don't know. I guess it's just--'

The doorbell rang. "Damn." Brooke said as she put aside her journal. She got up and looked out the window. It was Felix. "Great," she said as she grabbed the box and ran downstairs. The doorbell rang again. "I'm coming." She yelled.

When she opened the door, she had no sympathy. "Felix? I can't believe that you had the nerve to come here."

"Listen, Brooke---"

"No, you listen," she said, putting the box of all the things Felix had ever given her. "How the hell could you have done this to me? You promised me, you promised me we would be together…" She started to sob. "…forever."

"Nothing's forever, Brooke."

"Then why the hell did you say it? Why? Oh, wait, I know. To sleep with me?" Felix didn't say anything. "You are shallow."

"Well, I didn't exactly have to tell you we were going to be together forever for you to sleep with me. It's not like you were a challenge."

Brooke slapped him. "How dare you say that?" Tears were streaming down her face. "I don't need you. I can't believe I thought I could be with you. I should have stuck with my instincts."

"And what did they say."

"That you're an asshole." She kicked the box at him and said, "You can take your shit and leave." Brooke slammed the door in his face and leaned up against it. The tears kept coming. Once she contained herself, she peeked out the window. No Felix. Nothing.

She headed up the stairs back to her journal. She felt that was all she had. She looked at what she had written before. 'I guess it's just'. That's where she left off, and she had no idea how to finish that. She crossed it out in fury. She started crying again, tears falling on the paper. When she finally could write again, she knew what she was feeling. She continued:

'Felix just came to my house, and I finally realized something. I need to slow down. I just can't sleep with every guy I come in contact with. It's just not fair. I'm just always wondering if I will ever find the guy for me. Maybe I haven't met him yet. Or maybe I have.'

She stopped writing. Was she actually thinking about…Mouth? No way. Not possible. But she couldn't fight it; she knew that she was thinking about him. But seriously, Mouth? She started writing again:

'Wow, something just came to me, something I thought would never come to me. I just thought of Mouth as more then a friend.' She laughed, and felt slightly better. 'He's sweet, I mean, he knew when I was sad and came over and… comforted me. He's smart, and even kinda cute.' Brooke laughed again. 'And I know he has a little crush on me. But, I've never seen him more then a friend. A really good friend. There is something about him. I don't know, but he's different. Different in a good way, it's defiantly good. I just--' She stopped writing and got up.

"…never realized it," She said out loud. "I need to go see him." Brooke said to herself as she ran out of her room.

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"And Lucas Scott shoots another three," Mouth yelled as Lucas caught the ball.

"Thanks for coming by, Mouth. This is fun." Lucas said as he shot again. He walked over to the picnic table where Mouth was sitting. "You sure you don't want to play?"

"Yeah, I'm sure." Mouth said with a laugh.

"Well," Lucas started, "I'm glad to see you're happy again."

"Happy as I can be, I guess."

They both heard a car coming towards them, and turned their heads. It was Brooke. She got out of her car, and ran towards them, as Lucas and Mouth got up, and walked towards her.

"Hey, Brooke!" Lucas yelled across the court. She walked right past him. "Nice to see you, too." He said sarcastically.

"Mouth," she said as she approached him. "I need to talk to you."

Mouth was silent. "Okay." He said, a little shaky. Brooke looked back at Lucas and gave him a little head nudge.

"Alright, I get the hint." He said, laughing. "See you later." Lucas started to walk away, and Brooke turned back towards Mouth.

"Wow, this is a little awkward." Mouth said, starting the conversation.

"It doesn't have to be." She whispered in his ear.

He pulled her back so he could look straight into her eyes. "Brooke, I get it. I know you don't like me more then a friend, and I get that you never will. I get that you think of me as a little brother." He stopped and took a breath. "But that doesn't change the way I feel about you. I don't think it ever can. Because I'm in love with you, Brooke."

She looked into his eyes. He wasn't lying, she knew that. Why was it so hard for her to tell him how she felt? She was usually so good with guys, but this was different. Butterflies came, and she knew this was right. She leaned over to him slowly, and brought his lips to hers. She kissed him.

When they broke the kiss, Mouth was stunned. "Brooke--" he started, and then got cut off.

"No, it's my turn to talk. I know that this is the right thing to do. And I know that I want to be with you. Today, when you came over, I just felt so safe. All I want is to feel that again. I want to be with you."

Mouth smiled. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that." Brooke also smiled, and started to cry. Mouth brushed away her tears. "I'll always be here for you, Brooke."

"I know you will. And that's what makes me feel so special, and safe." She said.

She gave him a hug, and looked deep into his eyes. This is where she wanted to be. It was perfect.

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A/N: Thank you so much for sticking with the story! Thanks for all your comments and thanks for reading. It really helped to read all the reviews. Again, this is the end, but I would really love to hear what you thought of the end. I had an awesome time writing it, so I might be back for a sequel!