A/N: Thanks for the reviews. They are my inspiration to keep writing. As promised this chapter is out quicker than the last. I will try and update at least once a week. Sorry this chapter isn't very long but it is more like part one of two. Chapter five will continue where this chapter left off but it will include the talk between Haley and Peyton, which I left out of this chapter. As I said sometimes my methods don't make sense at first but in the end I promise it will.
Chapter 4: Back to reality.
Monday came too fast for Brooke. She wasn't ready to face reality, or the facts that going back to school meant she would most definitely run into Felix. The only thing she was looking forward to was walking into school on the arm of the very handsome Lucas Scott.
"Brooke are we ever going to leave?" Lucas complained from his spot on her bed.
"Well Broody if you had just informed me last night as to what you would be wearing then I could've planned my outfit accordingly."
"So you're saying that this is somehow my fault?"
"I'm doing this to make you look good too, its not just about me I'd think you would be grateful." Brooke replied with a smile.
"Fine just hurry up, I want to be able to show you off and if were late I wont be able to do that."
15 minutes and a lot of complaining later Brooke was finally prepared to face her public. When they arrived at school she was glad to find Nathan and Haley in the parking lot.
"Hey Nate, Tutor Wife!" Brooke called out as she ran to catch up with them leaving Lucas whom was still getting out of the car.
"Hey Brooke." They replied in unison. It was becoming a regular thing with them. Must be a married thing Brooke thought to herself. Lucas caught up with the group as they made their way to the entrance of Tree Hill High. When they entered the school conversations were ended abruptly, replaced by whispers between groups and glances back and forth to Brooke and Lucas. It was obvious to everyone what people were talking about.
"I guess everybody know now." Haley offered to the couple.
"Not everybody knows, we haven't told Peyton yet." Brooke countered.
"You haven't told Peyton?"
"I didn't see her all weekend, plus I figured we could just tell her today."
"Tell who what?" Peyton asked as she approached the group."
"Tell you about me and Lucas." Brooke informed her outright. No reason to beat around the bush.
"We're together, or back together whatever you prefer."
"Oh, that's great… I'm happy for you two." Although she meant it to be sincere Peyton wasn't sure if she felt that way or not.
"Thanks Peyt, that means a lot." Brooke said while hugging her best friend.
"Okay well, I have to get to class so I'll see you guys later or something." After speaking Peyton turned her back o the shocked expressions of the group and turned the corner.
"I find it hard to believe she's okay with this when she runs away after she finds out." Nathan interjected.
"Maybe I should talk to her."
"Let me." Haley offered to Brooke. She didn't wait for a response and before Brooke could even open her mouth Haley had disappeared.
"Okay now I'm confused." Brooke finally said.
"Well that's nothing new." Nathan replied. Both Nathan and Lucas laughed at the comment, which earned them both a punch in the arm from Brooke.
"Hey what was that for, Nate was the one who said it." Lucas whined while running his arm.
"Yeah but you laughed." Brooke pouted.
"I'm sorry baby." Lucas apologized, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her in for a kiss.
" I so do not need to see this."
"Well Nate, I guess you'll have to find some new friends then because this is what we do." Brooke responded.
"Well lucky for you two I don't have anyone else."
"Yeah, lucky us." Lucas said sarcastically.
"Aw, don't feel bad Nate there's always Tim." Brooke offered
"Lets think about that, would you want to hang out with Tim for any extended period of time?"
"He makes a good point." Lucas agreed. The comment made everyone laugh.
"What's so funny?" Haley asked as she rejoined her friends.
"Oh nothing, you really had to be there." Nathan informed his wife.
"What took you so long? Did Peyton tell you anything?" Brooke inquired. She was worried about her friend, she knew her and Lucas getting back together would be awkward for Peyton but she didn't think that Peyton would take it that badly.
"I think she just needs to work through some things." Haley informed Brooke.
It wasn't her place to share what Peyton had told her. If Peyton wanted Brooke to know she would tell her on her own time. Until then Haley would keep it to herself just like Peyton had asked. Brooke was about to dig further but the sound of the bell stopped her.
"Class awaits." Lucas said holding his hand out for Brooke. "Shall we?"
"Lets do it." Brooke answered and grabbed Lucas' hand. "See you two later."
Haley and Nathan waved to the retreating couple and proceeded to their respective classes.