A/N: I'm really sorry if it took me a while to update.. last week was really busy for me. So... chapter three is now up... the last chapter might come out a couple of days later... I'm still figuring out how to end this story...though I have this vague idea already... Anyway, here's the new chapter... thanks to all those who reviewed! I hope you'll still keep those reviews coming! (:

Chapter Three

"Do you think all my clothes would fit into three suitcases?" Brooke asked as she was placing her clothes neatly inside a suitcase.

Peyton laughed. "Trust me, you're gonna have to come back soon if you're planning on bringing everything."

It was the afternoon after Brooke told the gang she was leaving. Now, both were in Brooke's apartment- Brooke still packing all her stuff and Peyton helping her out.

Brooke mock-glared at her. "Honestly, I'm not so sure I can do this. "

"What, leave?"

"Yeah."

Peyton sat beside Brooke. "Why? Is it because of him?"

Brooke looked away for a moment. "I don't even know why I'm feeling this way. I mean, I'm not supposed to. It's not like we're even dating… it's not like he's gonna try to stop me from leaving."

Peyton placed her hand on Brooke's. "Nothing should stop you from feeling this way. And if it's the only thing that will keep you from leaving, then you'd better not ignore this."

"But what if he's not worth it?" Brooke asked.

"Then at least you took a chance."

"So do we need to cook or could we just order pizza?" Haley asked. It was the day before Brooke's departure and Haley and Peyton were walking through an aisle in the grocery to buy things for Brooke's party later that night.

"As much as I want to just order food, I think we should make an effort to cook a wonderful meal for Brooke." Peyton said with a smirk.

Haley laughed. "The problem is… do we know how to cook a wonderful meal?"

"We'll try." Peyton smiled.

"So… how about we make pasta." Haley said. Peyton raised her eyebrow. "Hey… that's the only thing I can make with the assurance that it's edible."

Peyton chuckled. "Alright"

They continued walking to every aisle to look for the things needed. Luckily, it only took them less than an hour to find everything they needed.

"So, Brooke mentioned about having doubts on leaving." Peyton said as she and Haley walked outside the grocery and into the parking lot.

"What doubts?" Haley asked.

"About leaving without letting Lucas know how she feels."

Haley turned to face Peyton. "What will she do? Or should I say will she do anything about it?"

Peyton stopped to reach for her keys. "I don't know… she's scared."

"Of what?"

"Taking a risk… I told her Lucas might be worth it… I don't know if she believed me."

"I hope she did." Haley sighed. "Both of them have felt that way long enough and it's time for them to let those feelings out."

Lucas, Nathan and Jake all agreed to set-up the place for the party. Peyton and Jake offered to throw the party at their place since they've got the biggest space. Nathan and Jake already started setting up while Lucas promised to follow afterwards.

Lucas decided to stop by Brooke's place on his way to Jake's. He stayed up most of the night contemplating on whether he should tell Brooke or not. And now, he decided it is worth a try since Brooke would be leaving the next morning and they probably won't see each other for a really long time.

He stood on Brooke's doorstep for like forever before he decided to knock. He was planning on running away when she opened the door.

"Lucas!" Brooke sounded surprised. "Come in."

"Hey… I decided to stop over on my way to Jake's… you know… to… uh… check up on you…" he stammered.

Brooke laughed. "Don't worry… I'm not going to bail on your party."

Lucas smiled. "So, are you finished packing?"

"Kind of… I'm still deciding if I should bring everything…I mean… I've only got three suitcases."

"You're really leaving, huh?" Lucas said as he sat beside Brooke on the couch.

"Yeah…I am… even I can't believe it." Brooke said with a sad smile. "I've been here most of my life and now I'm gonna leave."

"It must be hard… coz your life's practically here."

"I know… but now is my chance to be with my family… I mean, I've spent more time here with you guys than I ever did with them."

"I'm sure they're all gonna be proud of you." Lucas said as he reached for her hand.

"Thanks." Brooke smiled. "I'm never gonna forget you… all of you."

They stayed that way for a moment. Lucas grew nervous and he didn't know what to do next. He wanted to tell her what he's been feeling for the past years but he's scared it won't come out the way he wanted to. Instead, he pulled away and stood up.

"Hey… I should be going." He said. "Nathan and Jake are waiting for me."

Brooke tried to hide her disappointment. She stood up as well and led Lucas to the door. "Okay… I'll see you later."

Lucas stopped at her doorstep. "Brooke?"

"Yeah…"

"I'll really miss you."

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