Never Enough
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Chapter 4: Coming Back
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(New York)
The week had been anything but good for Brooke. She had reporters come up to her all the time, asking about Jackson. Alexis took her by the arm and they ran back into Brooke's apartment. When she looked out her window she saw them still standing there from last night.
She stood in her closet, packing for her trip to Tree Hill. She was nervous about seeing everyone, but she was excited too. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror, and frowned.
She didn't look any different did she? Her hair was shorter and layered and she grew taller, but that's about it.
That and you're a lot thinner. She reminded herself. She wasn't that skinny but you could tell she lost some weight.
She had too though. When she first came to New York and Alexis saw her, she wasn't model material yet. Alexis recommended eating healthier so she could lose about 15 pounds. That's what Alexis said, but not what she meant. Brooke had to learn the hard way.
When they were in high school, she had always ragged on Peyton because she was so thin. Whenever Peyton came over her house, they would all the junk food in the house. She was jealous that Peyton could eat anything, and not gain any weight.
Peyton. She was going to get to see her tomorrow. She hadn't seen Peyton since she told her she was leaving. She had nothing in Tree Hill. Her parents were never there and she lost the one person she loved.
Part of her was hoping that he would be there, but the other part didn't want him to be. It would just bring back to many memories.
She would know tomorrow and to Brooke, it couldn't come fast enough.
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(On the plane to Tree Hill)
"Lucas, can you put this up there" Katie whined to him
They had only been on the plane for 5 minutes, and she was already annoying him.
He groaned and grabbed the bag from her hands. He stood up on his toes and pushed it into the overhead compartment.
He sat back down and buckled up. Katie leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thanks for taking me. I'm so excited to meet your mom and your friends" She gushed
Friends. The thought brought a smile on his face. He missed Haley so much, and was looking forward to seeing her. He was also looking forward to seeing Peyton and Jake.
"So, any ex-girlfriends coming that I should be aware of" Katie teased
Brooke came to mind. He wanted to see her, to hold her and kiss her. That was over a long time ago and it was his fault. He dumped her for Peyton, who didn't want him. Why couldn't he see what was right in front of him?
He looked over and heard Katie asking Nathan about Haley. Nathan was blushing while explaining how they got together.
He smiled and drifted off to sleep
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(Tree Hill)
"Peyton, I can't believe you're pregnant" Haley exclaimed
Peyton chuckled and said, "Well, It had to happen sometime didn't it?"
"Do you know if it's a boy or girl yet?" Haley asked
"Yeah, it's a boy"
"I bet Jake's excited. Another basketball player"
"So, how awkward is it going to be?"
Haley glanced at her and then said, "Oh, pretty bad. I mean between Parker and Nathan, I'll have my hands full. Lucas is bringing his girlfriend and Brooke is coming. There's bound to be a fight tonight"
The doorbell rang downstairs and she ran to get it. She opened the door and stood frozen.
A hand waved in front of her face and a voice was calling her name
She looked around and saw Peyton beside her, giving Nathan a hug
"Sorry, I'm a little tired" She explained
Nathan looked the same, but taller. He still had that same smile that could make her melt.
Something behind Nathan caught her eye and she felt her excitement return.
"Lucas!!!" she shouted, giving him a huge hug
He laughed and hugged her back. She heard someone clear their throat and she saw a woman standing beside Lucas
"Oh. Guys this is Katie, Katie that's Peyton, Jake, and Haley" Lucas pointed them out.
"This is Parker" Haley pointed him out to the new arrivals
She saw the look of jealously cross Nathan's face and her heart skipped a beat. Why was it doing it now? They all had moved on.
Let the games begin. She thought, closing the door
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Brooke slammed her suitcase on the bed and jumped on it. She had butterflies in her stomach and she was really jittery.
Alexis had the room next to her and she poked her head in the doorway
"Brooke darling, I'm going shopping. Remember not to stay out too late, okay? She didn't wait for Brooke to reply before she left.
Brooke looked at herself in the mirror and decided to change her clothes.
She changed into a short jean skirt and a purple off the shoulder top that tied on one side. She slid her feet into some black rainbows and grabbed her black Prada purse.
Alexis had rented a car from the airport and she had left it for Brooke. She slid into the drivers seat and drove to the address that Haley had give her.
She pulled into the driveway and examined the house. It wasn't small but it wasn't huge, either. It looked pretty cozy. She thought as she walked up toward the door.
Her hand reached up to knock, but she hesitated. She was more nervous than excited right now. She made up her mind and knocked on the door.
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The house was full of laughter and talking after everyone got over the uncomfortable silence
Nathan, Jake and Peyton were sitting on the couch talking, and Katie and Parker were talking. Haley was in the bathroom and he was the odd man out. There was a knock on the door and he looked around. No one made a gesture of getting up so he answered it.
When he opened the door, his hand froze on the doorknob.
"Brooke" he whispered
"Lucas, it's been awhile" She said
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A/N: I know it took awhile for this chapter, sorry. The love triangles begin. Fun time.
Review, Review, Review please. I'll love you forever.... I'm just kidding, but I would appreciate it.
Chapter 5 coming soon!! (I promise sometime this week, and also chapter 3 of Life's Surprises)