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Summary: This story is set after CCIPC. Brooke and Lucas are still together, but for how long? What does Nathan have to do with all of this? What about Peyton?

A/N:This story is going to take place after Crash Course In Polite Conversation. Everything that happened on the show has happened, but everything after will be changed. I might use some of the plots. I'm not quite sure yet.

A/N2: I know this story is set in a old eppy, but I just had these ideas that wouldn't stop coming. I guess you can blame it on the Season One DVDs. I can't stop watching them. And since CCIPC is my most hated eppy and I didn't like how things turned out for Brooke afterward. Namely how she really didn't have anyone to turn to and she pretty much was all alone for a while. I decided to change things to where I liked them. So let me know if I should continue with this story or if it is a little to old to be bringing up again. Thanks, I hope you enjoy.

Chapter one

Everything is Okay

Lucas and Peyton were on their way to her house to meet up with Brooke when they decided to stop at the Rivercourt to talk about what had just happened between them. They sat parked with the top up. Nobody said anything for a long while not knowing what to say. Finally the silence became overbearing.

"Peyton what we did was wrong."

"I know. I can't believe I let it happen."

"But even though it was wrong, it felt really good."

"So, you did feel it too?"

"Yes. I just don't know what to do about it."

"Me neither, but if it feels this good, why should we stop?"Peyton leaned forward as did Lucas and their lips met.

Peyton wrapped her arms around his neck and drew him in closer. Lucas kissed her back forcefully. Both were too into what was going on at that moment to see the figure walk up to the car and then retreat back after seeing everything.

They finally decided to take a break to finish their conversation.

"So, what are we going to do?"asked Peyton.

"I don't know. I don't want to hurt Brooke, but I also don't know if I want to stop doing this."

"I don't want to hurt her either she's my best friend, but maybe we can have both."

"What do you mean?"

"Just that this feels good and we don't want it to end, so maybe we continue this, us, and just don't tell Brooke yet. Not until we feel that the time is right and that she'll be okay with this."

"I don't know if I can do that, but I'm willing to give it a try."

Peyton leaned forward and gave him another kiss before they drove to her house to meet up with her best friend and Lucas' girlfriend.

After witnessing what she did, Haley walked to her house shocked. She went straight up to her room and without bothering to turn on the light she threw herself onto her bed. She couldn't stop thinking about what she had just seen. She never thought that while walking home from the cafe she would see Lucas and Peyton kissing. They didn't seem to have a care in the world other than each other. What is going on? Last she knew Lucas was still with Brooke and they seemed like they were happy. It looked like they couldn't keep their hands off each other, but then again not too long ago Lucas looked like he couldn't keep his hands off of Peyton. She couldn't believe what was going on. She felt so bad for Brooke. What they were doing to her was just plain wrong. Yes, she knew it was wrong and Brooke did deserve to know, but at the same time she knew she would never say anything. Lucas was her best friend. Besides who was she to judge them? This was none of her business. For all she knew this was a huge misunderstanding. Although you really can't misunderstand seeing two people kissing, who really shouldn't be. Haley's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Come in."

"Hey babe, what are you doing sitting here alone in the dark?"

"I'm just thinking."

"About?"

Haley hesitated."Oh, nothing really just about how much of a jerk Lucas is turning into."

"Wow. I didn't see that coming. What did he do? I've never heard you say a bad thing about him."

"Lucas isn't perfect and I know that."

"I guess you do now. So what'd he do to piss you off?"

"He didn't do anything to me. I've just been thinking about how much he's changed in these last couple of weeks."

"You mean since he's been seeing Brooke? You need to cut her a little slack. She's not that bad. In fact she's not bad at all. Anything that Lucas has done, he's done because he wanted to, not because she talked him into it."

"I know that and that's not what I meant. Brooke has nothing to do with why I'm mad at Lucas. I'm mad at him because he's an ass."

Nathan couldn't help but laugh."Wow things really have changed."

"What are you talking about?"

"Well just that not long ago you were probably using that word to describe me, not Lucas. Who would have known that after I decided to use you to get back at him we would switch places."Nathan let out another laugh.

Haley just stared at him. She couldn't believe what he just said. It had to be a mistake."What did you just say?"

"Nothing just that after I used you to get back at him we totally switched places. He's now the ass."

"No, your wrong I think that you both are asses."yelled Haley.

"What?" Nathan finally realized what he said. She didn't know that they started out because he wanted to get at Lucas."Haley that's changed now you know that. Just because that's how it started doesn't mean that's how it still is. You know that right?"

"No, actually I don't know anything anymore because I thought I knew you and obviously I was wrong. Everything that Lucas said about you was true and I was just the dumb one that didn't believe it. I swore to Lucas you were a great guy and you made me a liar."

"Haley please, you have to listen."

"I don't have to do anything. I want you to leave."

"No, we need to talk about this."

"I said leave. I can't stand to look at you right now."

"Haley, I..."

"Just go."

Nathan knew that she was upset and needed time to cool off so he decided to leave. When he stepped out of her room he turned to say something, but she in turn slammed the door in his face.

(Later)

Brooke and Lucas are lying down on her bed.

"I'm so glad that everything turned out okay with Larry. I hate to even think about what would be right now if things turned out differently."

"Shh, Brooke don't even think about that. Like you said everything is okay and we should be grateful for that."

"I know and I am, but things could have easily turned out different. God just think, Peyton almost lost her dad. I don't think she could have taken that. Not again. I know we were little when her mom died, but I still remember that she took it really hard. I'm really glad Larry's okay."

Lucas turned from his position on his back to his side so he was now facing Brooke. He took her hand in his and intertwined their fingers."It must have really been bad back then, when she lost her mom I mean."

"It was. Peyton and I were only nine or ten. We were already really good friends. I was always at her house and her mom never seemed to mind and we all know that my parents could care less where I was. I really loved Anna. She would always let us help her bake cookies or cakes. She always baked whatever we wanted that day. And then one day she was just gone. One red light and that was it for her. I will never forget the look on Peyton's face when Larry told her her mother died. I may have only been nine, but after that day I promised to never let anyone or anything hurt her again. I vowed to myself to never let that look cross her face again. So far it hasn't.We were good friends already, but after her mom died we became inseparable. We were all each other had and it was enough for us." Brooke raised her free hand to her face and began to wipe away the tears that had already fallen as she talked about the past.

Lucas lifted Brooke's hand that he was still holding to his mouth and kissed it."You have such an amazing heart Brooke. I've always known that, but hearing you talk about how much you love Peyton. Wow. You continue to blow me away everyday we're together."

"There is nothing I wouldn't do for her. I would never do anything to hurt her and I know she wouldn't do anything to hurt me either. We're too close to do anything like that."said Brooke with a smile.

Lucas couldn't help but look away. Brooke had so much faith in Peyton and and everyone in general. It would kill her if she found out about what he and Peyton did. Hell, what they were still doing. It gave him little comfort to know that he stopped things before they went too far, but then again did he really? Just kissing his girlfriends best friend was going too far. At that moment he realized what a bastard he really was. But you can't help the way you feel about a person whether you want to or not. He's always wanted to be with Peyton right? He wasn't so sure anymore. There he was thinking about his time spent making out with Peyton and it didn't bring him comfort. It made him stick to his stomach. He couldn't believe what he had done. As bad as it was though, maybe it was also a good thing. It made him realize exactly what he wanted. And she was lying right beside him. She was the one with a heart of gold. When she let you in, you were there to stay. She was fiercely loyal and he'd never known anyone like her. It's too bad he knew he didn't deserve her. He decided he couldn't think like that. She was his and he had to make everything up to her, even if she didn't know why. She could never know why. Could she? Would she be able to forgive him if she ever found out?

"Broody? Hello?"Brooke called out waving a hand in front of his face.

Lucas was brought back to reality."What?"

"Where'd you go? I've been calling your name forever. You seemed like you were somewhere else."

"Sorry. I was just thinking."

"About?"asked Brooke turning onto her stomach resting her arms and head on Lucas' chest.

"You."

"Me? Really?"asked Brooke a little shocked.

Lucas smiled."Yes. Is that so hard to believe?"

"No. I guess not. So what exactly were you thinking about me?"

"Well if you must know."said Lucas rolling his eyes."I was thinking about how wonderful you are and how much I don't deserve you."

"Lucas.."Brooke was cut off as Lucas continued to talk.

"And how much I..."Lucas stopped as he realized something he never thought he would.

"How much you what?"asked Brooke. Her curiosity was peaked and she wanted to know what he was going to say and why he stopped.

Lucas sat up pulling her up with him. He grasped both her hands in his."How much I love you."

Brooke's eyes widened in surprise and without realizing it she stopped breathing. That was the last thing she thought he'd say and her shock was evident. She finally let out the breath she didn't even know she was holding as her eyes teared up."Wh...Wh...What did you say?"she was finally able to get it out.

"I said I love you Brooke. I don't, know maybe it's too soon to be saying it, but I just couldn't help it. It's how I feel. I just thought you should know."Lucas said every word never breaking eye contact with her. A person could get lost just looking into her beautiful green eyes.

Brooke couldn't help but let the tears fall. Those were the exact words she had secretly longed to hear him say, but never thought he actually would."I don't know what to say."she whispered.

"You don't have to say anything Brooke. Not until your ready. I know this is a lot to take in. I want you to know that I've done some things that I'm not proud of."This was it. Lucas was going to tell her about Peyton. He looked into her eyes once again and saw how happy she looked behind all the tears. He couldn't hurt her. He couldn't take away her glow. Not now at least. He had just told her he loved her and he couldn't ruin it. Not for either of them. He would tell her just not right now."But from this day forward I am going to do everything I can to make you happy."

Tears continued to fall from Brooke's eyes. She couldn't stop them even if she tried. She never thought this day would come. The only guy she had ever let herself love now said he loved her too. He said it without her having to say it first. There was no doubt in her mind that he meant every word. Lucas wasn't the type of guy to lie about something this serious. Brooke smiled and jumped into his lap."I love you too Lucas."

A/N3:Hey everyone. I know it took a while, but I'm finally back with my second story. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as you enjoyed my last one. That is if you enjoyed my last one. lol. Although I hope this one is a little better seeing how I'm no longer a writing virgin. I know this chapter is short, but I just wanted to introduce you to this story. Let me know if you liked this first chapter. Is this storyline too old for your liking? Should I quit or continue? Let me know what you think. Please read and review. Thanks.

A/N4:I just wanted to say that I'm not sure what Peyton's moms name is, but in a few different fics I've read I've seen them use the name Anna, so I also went with that. Thanks.