Chapter 20
Introductions
Tree Hill High
Peyton was walking down the hall when she saw Haley and Nathan talking to a girl she had never seen before. She had wavy blonde hair, blue greenish eyes, full pink lips and was about 5'3 (think Christina Point Pleasant). She decided to go up to them and see who this girl was. "Hey Haley, Nathan, what's up?"
"Hey Peyt. Have you met Alison?"
"No I haven't. Hi Alison, I'm Peyton. How you liking life in Tree Hill?"
"Hi Peyton. It's okay. I'm really glad that I made some great friends here. I've moved around to a lot of schools and this is the first school where the people are actually friendly. I don't know what I'd be doing right now if Brooke wouldn't have talked to me and introduced to people."
"You know Brooke?"
"Yeah, she's great."
"She has her moments."
"Excuse me?"asked Alison.
"Never mind."said Peyton.
"Well since you two are now acquainted we're gonna go. We'll see you two at lunch."said Haley leading Nathan away.
"So you said you moved around a lot, where were you before you moved here?"asked Peyton.
"I lived in Charleston. I was there for about a year. That's probably the longest time I've lived anywhere. I made some really great friends there."
"Charleston huh? My friend used to live there. He moved back now, but he lived there for a little over a month."
"Really? What's his name? Maybe I know him."
"Lucas."
"Scott?"
"Yeah, you know him?"
"Yeah, he's a great guy. Did you say he moved back here?"
"Yep, he decided he needed to be near his girlfriend or so I hear."
"His girlfriend? He has a girlfriend?"
"Yeah, actually it's Brooke."
"What? Brooke is going out with Lucas?"
"Afraid so. They supposedly have this undying connection to each other and decided to work things out."
"You don't sound too thrilled."
"You can tell?"
"Well it doesn't seem like your trying to hide it."
"There's a lot of history between the three of us."
"History. What kind of history? I mean if you don't mind me asking."
"It's cool. Well Brooke and I have been best friends since we were little so of course we have history, but it kinda got ugly when she started dating Lucas a while back. Lucas and I sorta had feelings for each other and we acted on them."
"You did? Was he still with Brooke?"
"That's the bad part. So she found out and decided to hate us both. Then a couple of months later she forgave me, but not Lucas and then he moved away."
"So you slept with your best friends boyfriend? That's not good."
"We didn't sleep together. We just messed around for a couple of weeks."
"That's still pretty bad."
"I know and what's even worse is that Lucas was the first guy she actually fell for. For her things were always just about hooking up with random guys."
"So basically she was a slut?"
"Well I wouldn't call her that exactly, but sorta."
"Does Lucas know about her past?"
"Yes he knows all about her and he doesn't care. After they broke up she didn't go back to the way she used to be. She changed."
"Again I hear the hostility in you voice. I thought you said you guys were friends again."
"We were, but a couple of days ago that ended."
"When Lucas got back? Did she choose him over you or something?"
"No, nothing like that. Lets just say I made a stupid mistake."
"Oh, I see you don't want to get into that. I'm sorry, she seems like a really great friend to have."
"She's the best person I know, but when you get on her bad side she can be the worse person to know."
"So is she and Lucas happy?"
"I actually haven't been around them lately so I'm not really sure, but if I had to guess I'd say yes."
"Really."said Alison hoping she was wrong. Knowing it would be harder to get Lucas away from Brooke if he was happy with her. It's too bad Brooke is with Lucas she thought to herself. I really liked Brooke. It's a shame I'm gonna have to do this to her. She knew it wasn't just a coincidence that her and Lucas moved here at the same time. It had to be fate.
"Well we should probably get going or we're gonna be late. See you at lunch?"asked Peyton.
"Definitely. I'm glad we met."
"Me too. See you later."
"Bye Peyton."
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Charleston
Brooke, Lucas, and Karen woke up early and went to have breakfast. After breakfast he took them to a few places he started to like. Brooke of course wanted to stop at a couple of clothing stores so they did. Soon it was lunch time and they were headed to Lucas' school.
"Wow Broody this is your school? It is so small compared to Tree Hill."
"I guess what they say is true. All schools are not created equal."said Lucas laughing.
"I don't know why your laughing, that wasn't even funny."said Brooke pushing Lucas away from her.
"Okay you two settle down. I don't need you making a scene in the office."said Karen.
"Well I thought it was funny."said Lucas.
"Give it up Lucas it wasn't."said Brooke.
"Hey mom, it's actually lunch time here, do you think you could handle the office alone? I want to show Brooke around and maybe introduce her to some friends of mine."
"Sure, but only if you two behave yourselves."
"We will Karen. We'll see you in a bit."
"Okay, but you two don't be long, I'm sure this won't take long."
"Okay mom, we'll be back."
"So where are you taking me boyfriend? Is there an empty closet anywhere around we could use?"
"I wouldn't know. I didn't have anyone to take into a closet while I was here."
"Good answer."
''But seriously Brooke I want you to meet a couple of my friends."
"I guess that could be interesting too."said Brooke grabbing Lucas' hand."Lead the way handsome."
"Hey Lucas."said a shaggy haired boy as both Lucas and Brooke entered the cafeteria."Glad your back. Who's this?"he raised an eyebrow and smiled at Brooke suggestively.
"This is Brooke and don't even think about it Ben, she's mine."said Lucas grabbing Brooke around the waist."
"I didn't know that I was now your property Lucas."
"She's feisty, Luke. I like, but you sure move fast. She's new right? I've never seen her here before."
"She doesn't go here. She's from Tree Hill. I wanted her to meet you guys."
"Well Luke I'm very impressed with your choice of women."said Ben.
"Actually Lucas didn't choose me, I chose him."said Brooke glaring at him, not at all liking this Ben person.
"Why would you choose a guy like Lucas, when it's obvious that your interested in guys like me."said Ben.
Brooke was about to say something to Ben when Lucas interrupted her seeing she was rather annoyed with his friend."Well anyways Brooke that over there is David and his girlfriend Tracey."Brooke said her hellos."Next to them is Mike and his girlfriend April." April took Brooke's hand and shook it. Brooke instantly liked her."And of course this is Ben."said Lucas finishing the introductions.
"What no girlfriend?"asked Brooke."Why am I not surprised?"
"I've just been looking for the right girl and it's a shame my pal Lucas over here found her before I had the chance to snatch her up."
"Like I'd give you the time of day."said Brooke.
"That's harsh."said Mike.
"But true."said April."Ben hits on anything with breasts and it's getting old."
"Has he ever hit on you two?"asked Brooke to April and Tracey.
"No he knows better. He knows David and Mike would kick his ass."said Tracey.
"Well I guess he's just not afraid of you huh, Broody?''
"I guess not, but then again I'm not very intimidating now am I?."
"Of course you are Lucas."said Brooke. "I'd be scared of you if I didn't love you so much."
"Sure you would."
"So how long are you staying Brooke?"asked April.
"Not long, just until Friday or Saturday. We're just here to take Lucas out of this school. He's moving back home."
"You are?"asked Ben."When were you going to tell us?"
"Right now."said Lucas.
"Well we'll miss you Lucas."said April.
"Yeah, we will."said Tracey.
"Nice knowing you man."said Mike shaking Lucas' hand.
"Hey I'll come back to visit you guys."
"Just don't leave that girlfriend of yours at home when you do."said Ben.
"Yeah, I wish we had more time to get to know you Brooke."said April.
"So do I."said Brooke smiling at April.
"I'll see you guys around, my mom is probably waiting for us. Bye everybody."
"Bye."said everyone.
Lucas and Brooke walked out of the cafeteria hand in hand.
"You have some really nice friends here."said Brooke."All except for Ben. I can't stand that guy. Is he always that obnoxious?"
"He's not that bad once you get to know him."
"He reminds me of the old Nathan, cocky and arrogant, but way more annoying."
"I'm sorry you didn't like him. I have to admit, he was laying it on pretty thick."
"I liked that April girl though. She seemed really nice. Did you ever have a crush on her?"
"No, she's been with Mike since they were little, besides she's not my type."
"Oh yeah."said Brooke as she stopped walking and turned to face him."So what's your type?"
"Well she has to be hot of course. She has to have dark straight hair and look exactly like you. Not to mention have your personality. Your the whole package for me Brooke."
"That was really sweet Lucas. I love you."
"I love you too."said Lucas leaning down to kiss her.
"How sweet. I love you both too, now lets get out of here."said Karen.
Brooke and Lucas pulled apart laughing at Karen.
"So where are we going now?"asked Lucas.
"The apartment. We need to help you finish packing. If we finish tonight we can just leave in the morning."
"Sounds good to me. Did you already enroll me in Tree Hill mom?"
"Yes, I told you I would."
"I know just making sure."
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They all got to the apartment and started packing, before they knew it it was dark out.
"What time is it Broody?"
"Almost 7, why?"
"I'm starving."
"When aren't you hungry Brooke?"
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing, I just meant that your always hungry. That's all."
"Uh, huh, whatever."
"Come on I didn't mean anything by it. Okay? I'm hungry too."
"You better not have meant anything by it."said Brooke now wrapping her arms around Lucas' neck.
"I knew you weren't really mad."said Lucas kissing her.
"Is this all you kids do?"asked Karen walking into Lucas' room.
"Sorry mom, we just stopped packing because we were hungry."
"For each other?"asked Karen.
"He was just apologizing to me for calling me fat."
"I did not call you fat Brooke."
"I know, but it's fun teasing you, but we are hungry though."
"Well I bought to make sandwiches and there is also chips and lemonade in the kitchen. Lucas will you help me?"asked Karen.
"Sure."Lucas followed his mom into the kitchen."What's up mom? I know you didn't really want my help in here."
"You know me too well son. I just wanted to ask you why you didn't think you should tell me about Deb and everything that happened last week."
"Who told you?"
"Brooke, but I practically forced her into it."
"I can't believe she told you."
"She figured it was important enough that you would have told me yourself."
"I know and I'm sorry. I should have told you. I just didn't know how you would take the fact that Keith and Deb slept together."
"What did you just say?"
"What are you talking about? Isn't that what Brooke told you?"
"No, she told me Deb was going to try to contest the will and that she was really ugly to you, but they really slept together? Wow, that's pretty disgusting. Did she forget that he was her husbands brother? I can't believe it. I think I'm just going to go lay down. You kids fix yourselves the sandwiches. We'll be leaving in the morning. Goodnight Lucas. See you in the morning."Karen kissed Lucas and went to bed early.
Lucas walked out of the kitchen to the living room where Brooke was sitting on the couch."What the hell Brooke?"
"What's your problem Lucas?"
"Why did you tell my mom about Deb?"
"Oh that. I'm sorry Lucas, I thought you would have told her."
"Well I didn't."
"I know that now."
"I didn't know what you told her so I ended up telling her that they slept together."
"You did? Oh my god."
"Yeah, you should have just kept your mouth shut Brooke."
Brooke just stared at him."God Lucas I said I was sorry, what more do you want? I just didn't think your mom should leave her café with Deb. Who knows what she would have done to it to get back at you, but your right I should have kept my mouth shut. Don't worry I won't make that mistake twice."said Brooke walking toward the bedroom."I'm going to bed."Brooke slammed the door.
Lucas suddenly felt guilty. He knew he shouldn't have gotten mad at Brooke. She was only looking out for his mom. He went to her door and knocked on it."Hey Brooke, it's me. Can I come in?"
"Go away Lucas I'm tired and I want to go to bed."
"Come on Brooke, just open the door. I want to apologize to you."Brooke opened the door."I'm sorry baby, I shouldn't have yelled at you. You didn't mean anything by telling my mom. You were just looking out for her."
"Yes I was, or at least I thought I was."
"I just hate seeing my mom hurting and I accidentally told her the wrong thing. I should have known you wouldn't tell her about Keith and Deb."
"Once I realized you hadn't said anything, I tried not to say anything, but it was too late."
"I know my mom said she practically had to force you to tell her. I'm sorry Brooke, I shouldn't have yelled at you. It won't happen again. I promise."
"It better not or else you'll be finding yourself without a girlfriend yet again."
"So you forgive me?"asked Lucas.
"Yes. Your lucky I love you so much, but next time I won't be so forgiving."
"I understand."
Lucas moved closer to Brooke and kissed her. She kissed him back, gently sliding her tongue in his mouth. The kiss turned heated and soon Lucas was on top of her pushing her down into the bed. He began to kiss her neck letting his hands roam all over her body. Brooke couldn't help it she moaned out loud, loving how great it felt to have Lucas touch her. She was in heaven as Lucas' hands moved all over her. All thoughts of caution forgotten. Only Lucas could make her forget everything and everybody. She forgot that she was still a little mad at him the second he touched her. She forgot that Karen was just down the hall the second he kissed her. Brooke rolled over now on top of Lucas. She slowly took off his shirt and threw it to the floor and began to kiss his bare chest. Lucas loved the way it felt when Brooke kissed his body. It was like her lips were made especially to fit him and his body. No one had ever made him feel this way and he knew no one ever would in the future. They were perfect together and there was no way he'd let this go. Not again. Brooke left a trail of fiery kisses along his chest and up to his mouth, meeting his lips once again with hers. Lucas began to undo her pants when Brooke stopped and jumped off of him.
"Did you hear that?"
"Hear what Brooke?"said Lucas trying to pull her back to him wanting to finish what they started.
"I thought I heard something. Maybe it's your mom coming."
"Brooke she's probably asleep. I doubt she'll be coming out of her room tonight. Now come her, I need you."
"No Lucas we can't. I told you not while we're here with your mother. She could catch us and then she'd know I lied to her."
"Well then you shouldn't have let thing get this far. You know what you do to me Brooke."
"Sorry Broody, but nothings going to happen tonight, so if I were you I'd take a cold shower."Brooke looked down at the bulge in his pants."It looks like you need one."
"Very funny Brooke."
"Hey I thought it was, now go take your shower. I'm going to make me a sandwich. I'm still hungry."
Lucas took his much needed shower and then they both ate their dinner with Lucas making comments like "See she still hasn't come out we would have been done by now."Brooke went back to her bed room after fighting Lucas off her. They both finally went to bed.
The next morning after coffee all three packed everything they could fit into both trucks. Karen was no longer upset. She was happy with Andy and figured people like Kieth and Deb deserved each other. They finally had everything packed and Brooke kissed Lucas goodbye and started to walk to Karen's truck.
"Oh Brooke sweetie are you riding with me?"
"I didn't want you to be alone and bored."
"No it's okay. I'll be fine, I'm actually not leaving right away. I'm going to stay a while and catch up with my friend that owns that restaurant. Why don't you ride home with Lucas?"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure, go ahead."
"Okay, well in that case hand over the keys Broody. I want to drive."
"No way Brooke your not driving my truck."
"We had a deal remember."
"Yeah that applied when I was home and we're not in Tree Hill, so not yet."
"Fine you get off on a technicality, but I'm gonna drive this damn thing when we get there or else Lucas Scott won't be getting off on anything else if you know what I mean."said Brooke whispering the last part in his ear.
"Fine Brooke I promise when we get home you can drive my truck."
"I knew you'd see it my way."
"Okay you two have fun. I'll see you both later when I get home. Drive safely Lucas. Do you hear me?"
"Yes mom, don't worry I will. I love you."
"Bye Ms. Roe. See you back in Tree Hill."
"Brooke I told you to call me Karen."
"Oh sorry, bye Karen."
"Bye sweetie."
They all got in the trucks and drove off.
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The basketball game.
Brooke tells Haley and Alison about her trip.
Lucas sees Alison.