A/N: Thank you for all the reviews. I can see that everyone is a big fan of Lucas and Nathan bonding. Don't worry because it will continue. I plan on getting Brooke and Lucas back together soon. It's no good with them apart all the time. That doesn't mean that they are going to be drama free. Far from it actually. I would have posted this update yesterday but I didn't want to rush it and have it suck. I think its much better this way.
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
Chapter 6: But wait there's more.
Brooke had arrived at Lucas' house quickly the only problem now was getting out of the car. She wanted to talk to talk to him and she knew she had to but she was still afraid. She reached slowly for her keys and turned off the engine that was the first step. He hand grasped the door handle but she couldn't make herself open it.
"Come on Brooke you can do this." She told herself.
She walked purposefully up to Lucas' door and knocked. A part of her hoped that he wouldn't be home or at least wouldn't hear the door. When she heard movement from the other side she knew that wasn't going to happen. He looked disheveled when he opened the door his hair was messed up from sleep and his clothes were wrinkled. Brooke thought it made him look cute.
"Brooke?" Lucas was surprised to say the least. He never in a million years thought Brooke would be standing in his doorway. He had hoped but never thought it would happen.
Brooke's only response was to hug Lucas. She hadn't realized how much she missed him until she saw him standing there. Lucas hugged her back tightly, he wanted this feeling to last. He had thought he would never be able to hug her again. Brooke pulled away slowly and looked into his eyes. They weren't the same. They were filled with sorrow and regret and she knew that was partly her fault.
"Just so you know this doesn't mean I forgive you." Brooke said referring to the hug they had just shared.
" But I am willing to hear you out." Brooke informed him.
Lucas nodded and walked back into his room and sat on the bed followed closely by Brooke. He wasn't sure what had changed her mind but he was happy that she had.
"After you told me about you and Peyton it was just a lot to absorb, I should've let you explain." Brooke started.
"It's not like I blame you, I think I would've reacted the same way if the situation were reversed."
"So you would've kicked me out if I told you I had been making out with Haley?" Brooke teased.
"Very funny, you know what I mean."
They laughed at that. Real laughs, nothing fake or forced. It was like nothing had changed, for that brief moment everything that happened was forgotten. Lucas was the first to become serious again, remembering Haley's words.
"You know I love you right?"
Brooke looked at him when he said that. She knew deep down that he loved her but he had never admit that to her.
"I know that Broody, and I love you but it doesn't change anything." Was her reply.
"I know that, I just needed to tell you. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I knew that I never told you how I really felt."
"And how do you really feel?"
"I feel like every time I kiss you everything around me disappears and it's just the two of us. When I see you its like you're the only one in the room and nobody else matters. I love you more than anything and I would do anything for you. I fell your pain when you hurt, I'm happiest when I see your smile. My favourite sound in the world is your voice."
"I love the fact that you let me see a part of you that no one else sees. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen and you make this world a better place just by being in it. I will love your for the rest of my life whether your in it or not."
Brooke was moved to tears by Lucas' confession. She never thought that anyone would ever say such wonderful things about her. She wiped away the tears and was about to say something in response when Lucas stopped her by putting his hand to her mouth.
"You probably shouldn't say anything until I finish what I have to say."
Brooke nodded in response.
"When I told you about what happened between me and Peyton I didn't tell you everything."
"What did you leave out?"
"It wasn't just that one time, it never went past kissing but it was more than once." Lucas confessed.
Brooke was fuming. He just sat there and professed his love to her only to tell her that he cheated on her more than the one time she knew about.
"I can't believe you, were you even going to tell me or were you just going to keep it a secret?" Brooke asked angrily
"I was going to tell you but you never gave me the chance. As soon as you found out, you kicked me out of your room. How was I supposed to tell you?"
"Don't even play that game with me Lucas. If you had really intended to tell me you would have found a way, me kicking you out is just an easy excuse."
Lucas was about to defend himself when there as a knock at his door. Who the hell could that be? He wondered. Brooke gave him one last death glare before pasting on a fake smile for whoever was at the door.
Lucas reached for the handle and turned it, pulling the door open slowly Brooke's smile turned into frown at the sight of the person on the other side.
"What the hell do you think you're doing here?" Brooke yelled standing from the bed and approaching the door.
Peyton glanced quickly at Brooke. She hadn't expected to find her here. I better be nice. She thought to herself.
"Hey Brooke I didn't expect to see you here."
"I'm sure you didn't." Brooke replied under her breath.
"I'll just leave you two alone."
"No, Brooke don't leave we aren't finished."
"Yes we are." Brooke replied angrily.
"Please just let me get rid of Peyton and then we can talk."
"We already talked, and I didn't help."
"Please just give me a chance." Lucas pleaded with her.
"Fine but this is your last one" Brooke answered finally giving in.
With that said Lucas turned back towards Peyton.
"Why are you here Peyton?"
"I wanted to talk to you, Brooke told me that you guys broke up and I knew that meant you had reconsidered your choice."
"I didn't reconsider anything. Brooke got mad when I told her that we kissed. We haven't broken up we are just going through a rough patch."
"That's an understatement." Brooke commented from her spot on Lucas' bed.
"And I didn't break up with Brooke so I could be with you." Lucas added.
"It's okay Luke, my delusional ex-best friend cant get it through that thick head of hers that no guy would actually leave me for her." Brooke responded to Peyton's earlier comment.
"Don't be upset Brooke, we can still be friends. Lucas loves me and you'll come to terms with it soon enough. He needs someone who can stimulate his intellectually not just sexually."
"You did not just say that." Brooke spat back. She was pissed. The girl who had been like a sister to her almost he entire life had turned on her so quickly; and for a guy.
"Listen Peyton, I think it would be best if you leave." Lucas announced.
"I think Brooke should leave, I'm your girlfriend now." Peyton replied grabbing onto Lucas' hand and leaning in to kiss him.
That was the last straw. Brooke was furious. That was her boyfriend Peyton was trying to kiss. Before her lips could connect with Lucas she was being forcefully yanked away by Brooke.
"Don't you dare put your skanky lips on my boyfriend." Brooke warned. Still holding tightly to Peyton's arm. Peyton tried to pry her arm away from Brooke and push her off.
"He's not your boyfriend anymore." Peyton yelled at Brooke pulling away from her.
In response Brooke slapped Peyton hard. Seeing this Lucas decided that it was time to break up the fight. He grabbed Brooke by the waist and pulled her off of Peyton.
"Peyton you need to leave now!" Lucas yelled standing beside the now open door Brooke still struggling to get free of his grasp and get a hold of Peyton.
"I'll leave but this isn't finished." Peyton threatened as she walked out the door.
Brooke slammed the door behind her and locked it. At Lucas's questioning expression she explained.
"Don't need her letting herself back in."
"Good point."
Lucas ran his hand trough his hair. He had no idea what had just happened.
"I just want you to know Brooke, that I didn't ask Peyton to come over here tonight." Lucas informed her.
Brooke saw the sadness and confusion in his eyes. She knew he was telling the truth. She walked over to him quickly and wrapped her arms around him, resting her head on his chest.
"I love you Broody."
Lucas responded to the hug, wrapping his arms around Brooke and breathing in the scent of her.
"I love you to Cheery." He answered smiling into her hair.
"This doesn't mean everything is okay between us but I am willing to work on it." Brooke informed him. She knew she had to forgive Lucas, she owed it to herself to see where the relationship went.
"Don't worry I'll be the best boyfriend ever, I want to make you feel as special as I know you are."
"You already do." Brooke whispered into his chest while shutting her eyes. "You already do."
Peyton sat in her car, still in Lucas' driveway.
"How could he choose her?" She asked herself.
"He's just confused, I'll just have to help him realize that we belong together."
Peyton smiled as an idea formed in her head. She started the car and drove off, devious ideas swimming around in her brain.
This is going to be good!
A/N 2: Hope you liked it. FYI just because Brooke and Lucas are back together now doesn't mean that everything will be perfect. I will leave them alone for a few chapters but then Drama, Drama, Drama! Expect some more Nate/Lucas and Brooke/Haley bonding. And Peyton gets some help in her plan to destroy Brooke and Lucas.
