Chapter Two

Getting Started

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Lucas awoke to the hideous sound coming from his alarm clock. He quickly shut if off, not wanting to hear that racket for another second and stayed in bed. In no way was he in a hurry to get to school today. He was going to have to hurt someone he really cared about. He was going to have to tell her he made a mistake and take back everything he said yesterday. How was he supposed to do that? How was he going to hurt her? Lucas quickly got up and out of bed and as he walked to take a shower he realized that no matter how painful it was going to be it had to be done and today.

After he got out of the shower he quickly got dressed and went to meet his uncle in the kitchen.

"Morning Luke. Man you look like crap. What's going on?"

"Have you ever had to do something you knew was going to hurt someone, but it had to be done?"asked Lucas.

"Well I hope that this hurting you are talking about isn't anything physical? I don't want you endangering yourself."

"No, Keith I'm not talking about physically hurting someone. I'd never do that. It's just that there's this girl and what I have to tell her is really gonna hurt her."

"Well if you know she's going to be hurt, why tell her anything at all?"

"Because there's this other girl and I..."

"Oh, I get it now."

"I really don't want to do this, but I know I have to."

"Yes you do. This girl deserves to know you don't feel the same way she does. It wouldn't be right if you didn't and trust me she'd be able to tell something was up."

"I know. I guess I'll see you later."

"Sure thing. Be home before 7:00. Your mom is calling tonight."

"Okay. Bye."

"Bye and good luck."

"Thanks."

Lucas left the kitchen shutting the door behind him.

"Poor Brooke."said Keith shaking his head.

In another house Haley was also waking up dreading going to school, but for a different reason. She didn't want to have to see Nathan. It was going to be hard. She didn't want to hear his excuses on why he did what he did or how everything was now different. It didn't matter. Everything between them was a lie and it had been all along. She was just too stupid to realize it on her own. She should have listened to Lucas. If she had then she wouldn't be hurting so much right now.

Her thoughts drifted back to Lucas. She still couldn't believe what he was doing. She knew she needed to talk to him and get his side of the story. She was going to tell him to tell Brooke. She just hoped she didn't see her first. It would be hard not saying anything, but she couldn't, he was her best friend.

Haley quickly got dressed and was about to walk out the door when the doorbell rang.

She opened it and really wasn't surprised at who was standing on the other side. She was actually surprised it had taken him this long to come and see her again."Why are you here? I thought I told you to stay away from me."

"I know you did, but you never said for how long. So I assumed this was long enough."said Nathan with a slight smile, hoping she'd give him one in return. No such luck.

"Well you assumed wrong. I can't believe you actually came over here and expected everything to be okay."

"I didn't expect everything to be okay. I just wanted us to talk before we went to school. I wanted you to know I was sorry. Because I am. I was stupid and I went after you for the wrong reason, but you have to know all that's changed. Please say you believe me."pleaded Nathan.

"I do believe you Nathan."started Haley.

"Oh thank god."Nathan stepped forward and was about to hug her when she stopped him."I thought you said everything was okay."

"That's not what I said. I said I do believe you Nathan, but that doesn't change the fact that you've been lying to me since day one. And in no way is that okay. I don't trust you anymore."

"So what does that mean?"

"It means that we can't be together anymore. I think we should break up."

"No. We can't. Don't do this Haley."

"That's just it Nathan. I didn't do this, you did. Now I want you to leave."

"Haley."

"Please don't make this harder Nathan. Just go."

Nathan gave her one last pleading look before he turned and walked away.

Peyton on the other hand woke up ready to go to school. She couldn't wait to see Lucas. It killed her when Lucas had to leave yesterday with Brooke. She wanted him to stay with her, but Brooke said something about how much she missed him and how they needed to make up for not being together last night. Then she winked at him. It made him smile, but it made her sick to her stomach. She just hoped they didn't sleep together. She would have to ask him about that later when she saw him. She was going to make him forget about Brooke, although she knew that wouldn't be hard. It's not that she wanted to hurt her, it's just that she and Lucas belonged together. Brooke was just going to have to understand that.

Peyton picked up her phone smiling and dialed the familiar number.

"Hello?"

"Oh, hi. Is Lucas home?"

"No, he already left. Is this Brooke?"

Peyton stopped."No, this is Peyton."

"Oh, right. Sorry. I just thought he was meeting her this morning to talk and was late or something."

"It's cool. I'll just see him at school. Thanks."

"Alright, bye."

"Bye."

She threw down her phone."So much for seeing him alone before school."said Peyton out loud with a sigh.

After putting her things away in her locker, Peyton walked up to Haley who was doing the same thing.

She saw Peyton approach."Hey. What's up?"

"Have you seen Lucas? I've looked for him everywhere."

Haley just looked at her. She wasn't even trying to hide it. The first thing out of her mouth was have you seen Lucas. No hi, no nothing.

Peyton saw the way Haley was looking at her and quickly added."It's just that I needed to ask him a quick question before first period. We have it together."

"Oh, well no I haven't seen him, but I haven't seen Brooke yet either so I bet they are together somewhere making out."Haley knew she should stop, but she couldn't help herself. She was pissing her off. Peyton wasn't really doing anything to her, she was already in a bad mood.

Peyton frowned. She hoped they weren't off somewhere together kissing. She told him she wanted him to stay with Brooke, but now she wasn't so sure she could take it."Yeah, maybe."

"Well if I see him first I'll let him know your looking for him."

"Thanks."

"Oh my god P. Sawyer there you are. I've been looking everywhere for you."shouted Brooke as she ran up to the two.

"Well you found me. What's up Brooke? I've never seen you this hyper this early in the morning. What are you on and can I have some?"laughed Peyton.

Brooke laughed too and turned to Haley."Hey there Tutor Girl. It's good to see you. Now back to the reason I've been looking for you Blondie. You will never guess what happened yesterday."

Haley couldn't help but think, no Brooke you'll never guess what happened yesterday.

"You won a million dollars."answered Peyton.

"No, guess again."

"You were able to fit into some jeans you weren't able to before."cut in Haley.

Both girls just looked at her.

"What? Hey that happened to me not that long ago and I was just as happy as Brooke is right now."

Brooke laughed."As happy as that would make, this made me even happier. Anymore guesses?"

They both shook their heads.

"Fine, I guess I'll tell you. Lucas said he loved me last night."Brooke swooned. She'd never been this happy before.

Peyton's eyes widened in surprise. As did Haley's. He was only supposed to continue seeing Brooke. That's it. Not tell her he loved her. Even if it was a lie and she had no doubt in her mind that it was.

"Doesn't anybody have anything to say?"asked Brooke apprehensively.

"Wow. That's great Brooke. We're really happy for you and Lucas, aren't we Peyton?"asked Haley.

They both turned to look at her.

"Yeah, it's great, but can I ask you something Brooke?"

"Sure go ahead."

"Okay, well did he only say it because you said it first and he didn't want to hurt your feeling. Did he do it to be polite?"

"Peyton stop!"shouted Haley. She couldn't believe her.

"No, it's okay Haley. I know she's only asking to look out for me and no Peyton that's not why he said it. He was actually the first one to say it. I was so surprised I didn't know what to say. He said I didn't have to say it until I was ready, but that's how he felt and he wanted me to know. He was really great about it, but I was ready so I said it too. We had the most amazing sex afterward."

"Okay I'm happy for you and all, but that is way too much information. He's my best friend remember? I don't need to be picturing you two that way. Gross."

Brooke laughed."Sorry. I'm just so happy right now."

"That's good Brooke. You deserve it. Right Peyton?"asked Haley hoping she wouldn't say anything bad this time.

"Yeah, I'm happy for you."Peyton leaned forward and gave her a hug half heartedly. Just as she was pulling away she saw Lucas coming toward them. She couldn't help but give him an evil look.

Lucas caught that look, but approached them anyways. He rested his hands on Brooke's shoulders. She turned back and quickly gave him a kiss.

"Hey there Boyfriend. Did you miss me? I know you did."

"Actually I did. I went by your house this morning, but you were already gone. What were you in such a rush to get to school for?"

"Nothing really. I just had to talk to Peyton and Tutor Girl."

Lucas finally looked at Peyton. She looked so hurt.

"So I'm Tutor Girl again? Just a minute ago you called me Haley."

"Sorry I guess that was a slip up. It'll never happen again Tutor Girl. I promise."

"Very funny Brooke."

"I know."Brooke turned back to Lucas. So why'd you come over this morning other than you missed me?"

"I just wanted to see you and I thought we could talk."

"Oh, well can it wait or is it really important?"

"It's really important. I think we need to do it now."

"Okay, well we'll see you guys later I guess."

Brooke took Lucas' hand and led him outside."Okay well we're now alone. What is so important that we needed to talk about?"

Lucas pulled Brooke to him and wrapped his arms around her waist. He leaned in and stopped just as their lips were about to touch and whispered."It's nothing. I just wanted to tell you that I love you and that last night was amazing."

Brooke smiled and threw her arms around his neck and closed the remaining space between their lips. The kiss started off slowly, but soon turned passionate. Before Brooke knew it she was pressed up against the wall of the building. They were so into the kiss that they hadn't even heard the footsteps approaching.

"Will you two get a room? We're at school you know."

Brooke pulled herself away from Lucas as Nathan passed them by."Sorry Nate."laughed Brooke.

"Whatever."said Nathan as he walked through the door.

"Now where were we before the little brother from hell interrupted us?"asked Lucas as he leaned into her again.

She pushed him away laughing."We were where I definitely want to pick up later because he's right we are at school. We shouldn't be doing this."

"Come on Brooke. Do you see anyone else around?"

Brooke looked around. "No, but.."

"Then come here."Lucas grabbed the front of her shirt and pulled her to him once again.

"Okay, fine, one more kiss, but then we have to get to class. We're gonna be late."

"I have study hall this period. I can skip it."said Lucas.

"Yeah, well I don't and I can't skip."

"Too bad for you. Your definitely gonna be late."Lucas smiled at her.

"I know."Brooke kissed him. She could never resist that smile. One kiss turned into a dozen and they were officially late.

Brooke again was the first one to break the kiss, but that didn't stop him he just started to kiss her neck."Come on Lucas stop. I really have to get to class."

Lucas stopped kissing her neck."Fine I'll stop for now, but your coming home with me after school."

"I wouldn't have it any other way. Now walk me to class Loverboy."

"Glady."Lucas grasped her hand and held it tight until they were standing in front of her classroom door.

"I am going to be in so much trouble. You know that right?"

"If you want, I could go in there with you and tell him the reason your late."

"And what exactly would you say to him?"

"Just that my girlfriend was looking so hot that I couldn't keep my hands off of her. He sees you everyday. I'm sure he'd agree with me."

"Don't you dare go in there and say that. I'm already in enough trouble. Just give me one more kiss and then leave."

"You don't have to tell me twice."

Brooke smiled and gave him a quick kiss and was about to pull away when Lucas pulled her into him deepening the kiss. After a couple of minutes he pulled away."Sorry, I just couldn't help myself."

"That's fine with me. I hope you can't help yourself with me later when we're alone at your house."

"I don't think we'll have a problem there."

Brooke smiled."Okay well I guess I'll see you later. Probably at lunch."

"Sure thing. I'll look for you."

"Bye."

"Bye."Lucas started to walk away, but stopped and turned around."Hey?"

"Yeah."Brooke turned in his direction.

"I love you."

Brooke felt like her heart was about to burst. This wasn't the first time he said it, but it was still new and it felt like the first time every time he said it."I love you too Lucas."She turned and walked into her classroom with a big smile on her face. She turned to her teacher."I'm sorry I'm late. My car wouldn't start."

"Save it Davis. You used that one last week. Just sit down."

Brooke took her seat next to Haley and smiled at her.

"You look happy."said Haley also smiling. It was like Brooke's happiness was contagious. When your around her you seem to brighten up with her.

"I am."

"So I saw that major PDA out in the hall a few minutes ago. You know I've never known Lucas to be into public displays of affection before."

"Yeah, there's a lot of things Lucas never did before me."said Brooke with a smirk.

"Didn't we just have this conversation earlier? You really love over sharing don't you?"

"Sorry. It's just that I tell Peyton everything and I guess I'm starting to do that with you too, but I'll stop if you want me too."

"No it's okay. I take it as a compliment."

Brooke nodded.

"So I hope I'm not crossing any invisible friendship lines or anything, but I'm dieing to know what Lucas needed to talk to you about in private. I mean obviously it wasn't anything bad. You walked in here practically floating."To be honest she actually thought that Lucas was going to tell Brooke about Peyton when they ran off together, but when she showed up for class extra happy she knew that he hadn't and now she was curious.

"Your not crossing any lines so don't worry and no it wasn't bad at all. He just wanted to get me alone to tell me how much he loves me."squealed Brooke.

"Really? That's another first for him. Telling a girl he loves her."

"He's never told a girl he loved her before?"

"Not that I know of and I know him pretty well."

"Well good. That makes it more special. You know I don't have many firsts left if you know what I mean, but this is also a first for me and I'm glad we can share this first together. Wow, I'm the only girl he's ever said he loved and here I thought that he and Peyton had this wonderful connection that they couldn't get over. I'm glad I was wrong."Brooke couldn't keep herself from smiling.

Haley smiled back. She hoped for Brooke's sake that was true. Seeing Brooke this happy just reminded her she needed to talk to Lucas about Peyton. He needed to make a choice and she hoped it was Brooke. Never in a million years did she think she would hope for that, but here she was hoping for it. She had been wrong about Brooke and was glad to admit it. Brooke turned out to be the total opposite of what she originally thought of her. She thought she was a self centered spoiled brat who didn't care about anybody but herself, but she wasn't self centered and she always thought about others before herself. She had only known her for a little while but she could already see that. Although she was spoiled, but that could be over looked. Lucas really was a jerk for doing this to her and right after class she was going to tell him exactly that.

A/N:Thanks for the reviews. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. Let me know what you think. Please read and review.

Coming Up:

Lucas talks to Peyton.

Haley tells Lucas exactly how she feels

about what he's doing.

Haley tells Lucas about Nathan.