Hey everyone. Thanks so much for the reviews! :) Just to clear some things up though. Brooke has not yet found out that her family is broke. Felix doesnt have a sister (and dont worry, he'll be going away eventually). And you'll just have to read the story to find out how the "Love Triangle" works itself out!! Oh yes, and all the italics are thoughts. Just to let you guys know!

The next day at school started out as any normal day would.

"So… party at my house this weekend?" Brooke asked as she and Peyton walked down the hall together.

"Yeah. If that's what you have planned, bring it on. Your parents gone again?" Peyton responded.

"As always. They said it was some important meeting this time. But aren't they always important?" Brooke linked her arm through Peyton's as they continued to walk. "Oh no. Jack-ass at 2 o clock."

Felix gave Brooke a huge smile as they passed, but all Brooke gave him wasthe finger. "Did I tell you wants to be 'Friends-with-Benefits'?" She said disgusted.

Peyton laughed. "No I don't think you did. You should go for it. He's hot Brooke."

"Eww. Gag me." Brooked unlinked her arm from Peyton's. "Well here's my class. See you next period?"

"Totally."

As Peyton and Brooke parted ways, Lucas approached Peyton.

"Hey Peyton."

"Hey Lucas! What's going on. Isn't your class like forever away?"

"Yeah, but I thought I would skip it. Can we talk?" Lucas pointed to an empty classroom.

Peyton looked at the empty room and back at Lucas and chuckled. "I don't think that's such a good idea."

"No Peyton! I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to talk to you about something." He looked down and shyly said, "I wanted to ask you something about Brooke." He looked back up at her.

"Oh, umm.… sure?"

They made their way into the classroom and Lucas sat on one of the desks while Peyton leaned against the doorframe.

"What's up Lucas? You ok?" Peyton asked to the blonde sitting with his head in his hands.

"Well…no. I'm falling for her again Peyton. And I don't know what to do."

"Oh. Wow." Peyton crossed her arms over her chest, unconsciously shutting Lucas out. "Well what are you gonna do?"

"That's where I need your help." Lucas stood from the desk and approached Peyton. "Do you think there is a chance she would feel the same way?"

Peyton thought back over the last few weeks. Brookes reaction over the letter; Brookes looks of regret every time she looked at Lucas; Brookes behavior based on Lucas' decisions…God. Why did he have to come to me for this? "Honestly Lucas, I think that you might have a chance. As long as she doesn't catch me and you doing things like this; meeting in empty classrooms and all." Now why did I say that? Why didn't I say that she isn't at all interested? I guess i just want her to be happy. Whether it's with me or Lucas. And wow these thoughts are getting more intense about Brooke. Damn.

"Really? Wow. Thanks Peyton!" Lucas hugged her as he walked out of the room. Two seconds later, he popped his head back in. "Are you ok by the way? You seem a little odd? A little distracted maybe?"

"What? Oh yeah, I'm fine! Don't worry. You just go get Brooke." She smiled at him, even if it was only to get him to leave her to her thoughts. This is not something I need right now. I cant deal with another Lucas/Brooke/Peyton love triangle. Wait, but that would mean that Brooke would have to feel the same way I do. Which is what exactly? It's new whatever it is, and its not just a normal "friend" feeling. God, this bites.

Peyton realized that she didn't want to deal with school or her feelings about Brooke anymore that day, so she went home to sleep away the things that were tormenting her so.