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Only The Good Die Young
Chapter Ten: Even Though You Mean So Much To Me
Haley sighed, leaning against Lucas's door, not entirely sure she could go in. She'd been feeling better, but the doctor had told her that was irrelevant. There would be the ups, and most unfortunately, there would also be the downs.
Knowing it would be better that he heard it from her, and not from someone else, like Nathan or Brooke, Haley opened the door, smiling at her best friend, who seemed to have found a good book, and was reading it on his bed.
"Hey Hales." He smiled warmly, patting the spot on the bed besides him.
"What are you reading?" She looked the book over, and her eyes widened. "Harry Potter?"
"Yeah," Lucas shrugged, "You said that it was so good, I guess I just had to. I just started, but I bought all the other books, too."
"Oh, I love you so much, Luke." Haley wrapped her arms around her best friend, and felt hot tears form in her eyes.
"Hey, I love you too, Hales." He chuckled, not entirely sure at what she was getting at.
"No, no. I just, I just want you to know that no matter what happens, you'll always be my Best Buddy."
"I know." He frowned worriedly, as she sat up, grabbing his hands in her own shaking ones.
"Luke, I went to the doctor. She, uh, she said that my cancer's back. And I came to tell you that." She looked down, a small sob echoing from her lips.
"Oh my God, Hales." He sat up quickly, pulling her into his arms.
They sat there for minutes, in each other's arms, both crying. Both simply unaware of what they could possibly do to make life better, at that point. She couldn't stop crying. She was so tired of it though. She just wanted to be normal. Haley wanted to be like every other girl in the world. She just- wanted to be happy, and she couldn't understand why that was too much to ask for.
Lucas leaned back, kissing her cheek softly. "You'll always be my Best Buddy too. Don't worry, Haley, you'll get through this. We'll all be here for you."
"It's advanced, Luke. They don't know, if it can be helped." She shook her head, and Lucas hugged her closer, hoping that she was wrong, that everything would be okay.
"There has to be a way. We'll find it. I know Brooke, she'll find it."
"She's taking this so hard, Luke. I don't know what to do, I mean, I feel horrible for her. She's trying to baby me, and I mean, I love her, but I don't need to be tucked in at night. I don't know what to for her, Luke. I just don't know."
"Don't worry about it. Brooke just has- her own way of dealing with things."
Tearfully, Haley couldn't help but smile. "I know. And I can't help but say that's part of why I love her so much. She's so strong, usually, you know?"
"Yeah."
"She tries not to cry in front of me, she makes sure I've got everything I need. She's been cooking dinner every night. I mean, she's like, amazing. You were really lucky to find her, Luke."
"I know," He smiled at the memory of his girlfriend, and Haley sniffled, "But I was the luckiest guy in the world to find you."
"Hey this is Lucas. I'm not available right now, so just leave a message, and I'll get back to you."
"Hey Luke, it's Brooke. I just- I need to see you. Please, meet me at three o'clock at the park. You know where."
Clouds swirled around the sky, allowing no sun to shine down onto the small town of Tree Hill.
Brooke, clad in an expensive jacket, jogged across the street, towards the park. She walked slowly towards a bench area, where she and Lucas had met up together so many times before. There were about four benches, and they all circled a huge fountain and pond. It was beautiful. It was where they'd shared their first kiss.
She saw him sitting there, holding a few flowers in his hand. He was looking around, obviously for her. Brooke couldn't help but smile as she watched him. There was no doubt in her mind, he was the most amazing guy she'd ever met. She loved him.
Brooke rushed towards Lucas, sitting opposite him on the bench.
"Hey." He smiled and leaned forward, brushing his lips against hers.
"Hi." She gave him a small smile.
They were silent for a few moments, just looking at the fountain, and then back at each other.
"So, Haley went to see you yesterday?"
He closed his eyes. "Yeah. She uh- she told me everything. It's so, so horrible, Brooke."
"Trust me, I know." Tears filled her eyes, but she hastily rubbed them away.
"So, um, what did you come here to talk about?"
She looked up, into his eyes, and felt more tears coming on. Deciding to ignore them, she quickly leaned forward, kissing him hard. He was still for a moment, before recuperating, pulling her face closer towards him.
Brooke placed her hands on either sides of his cheeks, allowing his tongue to enter her mouth, exploring all the hidden crevices.
After a couple minutes, Brooke pulled away, hugging him close to her. He hugged her back, but made a face.
"Brooke, what are you doing."
She inhaled. "I'm plugging your scent into my memory, so I'll never forget it."
"Okay, but why?"
She pulled away, tears rimming her eyes. "Because, I can't do this."
Lucas was utterly confused. "Can't do what?"
"I can't date you anymore. We have to break up, I'm sorry."
Suddenly, a frown replaced the look of confusion. "What do you mean we have to break up? One minute you're making out with me, and the next you want to break up?"
"It's just that I came here tonight-"
"You already planned this? That you were going to break up with me?" He felt his heart break as she nodded.
"I'm sorry. I love you, but I can't just- I can't leave Haley. I have to devote my full attention to her right now. And, I can't have a boyfriend while I'm doing that. I don't need a boyfriend right now, I need a friend."
"Brooke, we can not see each other as much, you don't have to break things off!" He stood up, and she did the same.
"I do! I'm sorry, Luke, but you don't know what it's like for me right now. I'm sorry. I love you so much, you don't even know, but I just can't be with you."
She kissed him, tears still running down her cheeks. When she pulled away, she could see tears in his eyes as well.
"I have to go." He spoke gruffly, walking away, leaving her to stand by herself, looking at the fountain.
Haley was laying in bed, checking her e-mail on her computer, and watching TV. She'd decided that she'd stay in bed that night, just enjoying life while she could.
Bubbly-Boo sat besides her, along with Mr. Waffles, who she'd gotten from Nathan when they'd first started dating.
She
hugged Bubbly-Boo to her chest, gently playing with his ear. She
nuzzled her nose with his trunk, and sighed at her childhood toy,
placing him back down besides Mr. Waffles.
The door opened and Brooke stepped in, carrying a tray of food. She placed it before Haley, and smiled.
"Eat."
"Brooke, I'm not hungry." Haley whined.
"Come on, eat just a little. Please?" Brooke knew she was annoying Haley, but it was her duty to be the parent now. Haley could no longer be.
"Why?" Haley grumbled.
"Because you're skinnier then Mary-Kate Olsen, and not in a good way. Plus, it's Macaroni and Cheese, your favorite."
"Ah yes. The food of the Gods." Haley couldn't help but smile, closing her laptop, and placing it on the floor besides her.
She patted the spot next to her on the bed, and said, "Want to give me some company while I eat?"
Brooke grinned, sitting besides her sister. "What are you watching?"
"The OC, of course. Last week's re-run. I missed Thursday's episode." She said the last part quietly, and Brooke nodded, fighting off tears once more.
"So, um, what'd you do today?" Haley focused on her sister, forcing a smile on her face.
Brooke's memories of the day were painful, and she really wanted to forget about it. She wanted to forget about breaking up with the man she loved most. She just wanted it to all go away.
Smiling fakely, she turned her attention towards the television.
"Nothing."