The next few days went by rather fast Brooke stayed distant from everyone. Lucas didn't really seem to notice he has been concentrating on basketball. Nathan was also being pretty distant too all he could think about was Brooke. Today was the last day of our junior year, and tonight was the championships. Brooke and Peyton walked into their English class to give their last final. When they arrived Nathan and Tim were also there.
Brooke got up and started to read hers, "The cruelest words in the English language…goodbye. This is a word I thought about when I visited Lover's Lane and Heartbreak Alley." Nathan looked at Brooke and the locked eyes "Did you ever think that maybe everyone was right, and we're too young to fall in love? Actually maybe it is not that we are too young, but we're too young to make love work?"
Brooke shifted her eyes back to the entire class. Brooke continued, "Think about it. You know what I hate most about a break up is if the one you loved spends their days depressed, dragging their feet around the house, wishing they had you back again, and saying they would do anything to get you back. Just like you did when you wanted them back" Brooke paused for a moment. "I realize that I cannot erase you from my past or delete you from my mind all I can do is say goodbye. I can't pretend you were never here or that I don't still care that you're so near. A part of you is always with me as a part of me is always with you. The only thing I know for sure is in the end after a goodbye. A broken heart continues to beat" Brooke went and sat down not looking at Nathan.
Nathan took the front to read his paper Nathan said, "My word was true love, and I am sure when you think about true love; you think what does Nathan Scott know about true love right? But everyday I think about the true meaning of love, and how it fits into this world. How is love there? We spend everyday to find out where love is, love is a question of how we act in the universe. How we respect people, and how we take love for granted. I for one did because we forget the true happiness inside of it, love is here and I am celebrating the discovery of love for me, and hopefully for you too. So this paper isn't for the teacher, or the grade in fact its for no one, but one day it might be for my true love in the future."
Brooke glanced at Peyton than focused back at Nathan. Nathan stated, "In my heart I would do what I need for my true love. The truth is I don't know where she is, or what she is doing right now." Brooke looked away from Nathan "Who knows one day I might find her in school, or maybe on a riverside in a country of love, passion, and romance. So until we met I would like to call this a love letter for no one and someday she'll find this." Nathan sat down and glanced at Brooke, but she didn't look at him when he looked away though Brooke looked at Nathan.
Later that night Nathan walked out onto the court he saw Lucas and Brooke talking. Nathan thought 'When I said I wanted out at the time I was so angry and upset. I could have cared less about staying with her I had to prove I didn't care. I let my pride take me away, and right into the arms of Lucas.'
The game began and was not looking to well for the Ravens, but after second quarter the Ravens were going strong. The Ravens were inbound the ball and the Pirates are trying to isolate Nathan on the baseline. Nathan battles through and works hard to get open.
Tim has the ball working over on the wing, patiently dribbling looking for Nathan. Nathan is underneath, but he is boxed in, and all of a sudden a cross right hand pass Lucas Scott for the basket, and for the win! Brooke ran into Lucas' arms. Nathan stated, "Guess you don't suck after all."
Peyton noticed Nathan watching Brooke and Lucas talk with Karen. Peyton spoke, "She still loves you."
Nathan replied, "I know she loves Lucas, and I can only imagine how long it took her to get over the hurt I caused her. I messed up on trying to give us time; instead she took the time to move on to Lucas." Peyton began to feel sorry for him and Nathan could tell by her facial expressions. "It's alright Lucas is a great guy, and he deserves a great girl like Brooke. I could've have had my second change with Brooke Peyton, but I couldn't hurt my brother like that."
Peyton stated, "You turned into the guy she always knew you could be."
The next day Nathan stopped by the river court Lucas said, "I looked for you after the game."
Nathan spoke, "Yeah I had to go home and pack."
Lucas questioned, "You going somewhere?"
Nathan answered, "Yeah I'm going to California to see my Uncle Cooper."
Lucas asked, "When do you leave?"
Nathan responded, "I'm on my way to the airport I just wanted to drop in and say bye to my big brother."
Lucas smiled and remarked, "Well I will sure miss you little brother."
Nathan said, "Take care of Brooke."
Lucas spoke, "Of course."
Nathan left Tree Hill and headed away for the summer.
(Author's note okay I know it didn't turned out like some of you may liked, but continue reading. I will have the sequel up tomorrow more surprises in store. I appreciate all your supports and reviews while I did this story. THANK YOU)