AN:Oh my gosh you guys have no idea how badly I feel that I havnt written in ages. I have serious had the worst writteres block you could ever imagine and it was so killing me that I hadnt updated. I got so discouraged I thought everything that I had worked on was crap but I'm updating because I hate when people stop writing there stories and I get into them. So as long as the reviews keep coming then I am going to keep writing.

Disclaimers: I dont not own the song These Wall by Trapt and I do not own one Tree Hill

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Chapter 7: These Walls

Something missing
Left behind
Search in circles
Every time I try

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Lucas groaned as he rolled around in his bed. "Nathan?"

"Don't look at me man," he said horsly from his own bed on the opposite side of the room. He also stirred in his bed he really did not want to get up right now and the noise was getting rather annoying.

Lucas stumbled from his bed to the door of which was the source of the loud noise at 6 a.m. He swung it open ready to beat the crap out of whoever was on the other side of it.

"Alright ass ho..." His sentence fell when he saw Dan on the other side of the door. "Dad?" Lucas groaned. He was not in the mood for a Dan Scott intervention at this time in the morning.

Nathan whined as he pulled the cover over his head. He also was not happy to see Dan. Hell Nathan couldn't name any time when he was happy to see Dan but at 6 in the morning who was he kidding.

"Good Morning Boys. Now explain how you two are going to make the big leages if your not up for you 6 a.m. run? It looks to me your slacking off here. Lucas you've put on some weight and its doesnt look like muscle. Go to the gym more son your going to need it." Dan strolled into the dorm looking around highly disgusted with the way his sons where living. Usually they had a heads up when Dan was coming so they could at least pick up some but not this time.

"Dad what are you doing here?" Lucas was getting annoyed with him.

Dan ignored him walking over to Nathan's bed and pulled the covers off him. "Up! Now! Your both going with me for a run, will get breakfast and then at noon will meet your mother for lunch. Then were going to the game of course."

"Dad." Nathan graoned pulling his pillow over his head. Nathan was always the more rebelous one and Lucas just did as he was told and Dan pushed Lucas harder with everything it seemed and Nathan got the slack end of it.

10 minutes Later

Lucas had been ready for the last 5 minutes and had been listening to Dan rant and tell him how he would never be as good as him. Lucas took it though not saying a single word. That was how it worked. Now if it had been Nathan he would flat out tell Dan where he could shove it and that would be that. Lucas had to stay calm he was the mediator of the three he kept Nathan and Dan from killing each other.

Nathan finally came out ready to go.

Dan shook his head and grabbed Nathan lighlty by the shoulder. "Son if I wanted a daughter I would have had one. Stop being such a girl. You took 10 minutes to get dressed, and lets just say your hussel on the court has been just as bad."

Dan started down the hall. Nate and Luke exchanged glances and headed down the hall. It was going to be a long weekend and they had to stick together if they were going to survive hurricane Dan.

During there run Lucas was zoning out and Nathan and Dan were having a civilized conversation about MBA teams that would be good to play for.

-Flashback-

It had been the night that everything changed and they had no clue of anything else that was going on in the world. There on the beach sat 12 year old Brooke and Lucas. They had rode their bikes to Lucas' Family beach house and they had played in the ocean all day. Nate was going to come in about a half an hour to meet up with them and they were going to go back to Nate and Luke's house to watch movies.

"That was so much fun." Brooke said as she fell back into the sand with a sigh.

"Yeah it was. I don't want this day to end." Lucas voice squeaked as he talked. He was going threw the vioce changing stage and Brooke loved teasing him abou it.

Brooke giggled a bit and Lucas shot her a look as he looked down at her. She was in a red swimming suit her hair was fanned out around her and she just looked so cute he couldn't be made at her. Brooke smiled her dimple smile back up at him. He layed back on the sand next to her and they just staired up in the sky. Lucas took Brooke's tiny hand in his. They layed there for a while not really sure of how much timed had passed until Nathan was heard from the deck of the beach house.

"SERIOUSLY YOU TWO ARE SO DISGUSTING!" He yelled.

Nate voice had changed but he now thought girls were the most disgusting thing ever. Well except Brooke because she was like his sister.

Lucas and Brooke laughed as Lucas got up. He lended his hand to help Brooke up and she took his hand and brushed the sand off her as she and Lucas headed up the sand to the beach house. Nathan stood there tapping his foot. Brooke rolled her hands.

"You so mature Nate."

"Shut up Brooke."

Brooke gasped and pretended to be hurt.

"I was kidding."

"You better have been mister."

"Alright you two." Lucas broke in with a smile as he rolled his eyes.

"Alright Nate give me a piggy back ride to my bike it all the way in the front."

Nathan groaned as Lucas chuckled. "Brooke you have to be kidding me your such a lazy pile of crap sometimes."

"I know but thats why you love me. Now lets go slave boy take me to the front."

"Fine. Lucas man your girlfriend is crazy."

"Yeah well she is your best friend."

"I'm still here you know." Brooke said loudly and stood behind Nathan as he leaned down for her to hop on his back. He carried her to the front and the three got on there bikes to ride home. When they got there Dan and Alan Brooke's dad where on the front lawn screaming at each other while Karen and Melinda were trying to calm their husbands down. the kids looked at each other confused and Brooke had a very scared look on her face. Finally their parents had realized their presence and Brooke who was standing between Nathan and Lucas was soon pulled away from them by her father.

"Boys in side you need to pack." Dan barked at the two of them angerly.

"WHY?" Nathan yelled. Lucas just stood there ready to go inside and do as he was told but him and Brooke stared at each other with a look of sadness. This was not looking good.

"Just do it? You're not aloud to go anywhere near Brooke you hear me neither of you." He yelled at Nathan and Lucas their eyes got big at this and Brooke had a look of pure horror on her face with hint of confusion. Dan turned to Alan. "And you keep your daughter away from my boys and stay the hell away from me. This isnt the end of this."

"Oh keeping my daughter away won't be a problem I don't want her seen with the likes of your family any day."

Alan grabbed Brooke by the shoulder and lead her into the house. It had all happened so fast they had no time to think. That was the last time he had seen her before they had gone on the long vacation for the summer. Lucas had come back a complete different person and Brooke had to move on with her life.

-End Flashback-

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I can't escape winding down these halls
Hard to find a place where there are no walls
And no lines begging me to cross
Only straight ahead better move along

Brooke was at the Tri Delta House. Before every game their was a players/cheerleaders meal. They would all get together and eat before the game. Tonight was a pasta feast at the Tri Delta House. Brooke had on her UNC baby blue uniform on with a black zip up on over it. Her hair was all done up and a baby blue ribbon was in her hair around her perky ponytail. On her cheeks she had spakrles which also lied on her eyelids. On her temples where 3 smallblue stars. Brooke was perfectly ready for the game tonight.

After eating brooke had ventured upstairs to touch up her make up in the bathroom. She had to check and make sure everything looked good and such. Coming out she was heading for the stairs as she turned around a corner and ran dead into someone.

"Oh I'm so sorry." Brooke looked up and her smile faded. She saw Lucas Scott standing in front of her smiling sheepishly.

"Sorry." Was all he could say. He was dressed nicly in his button up blue shirt and nice pants. It was weird seeing her seeing as he couldnt get her out of his head. It amazed him how much power she seemed to have over him sometimes.

They stood there for a minute just staring at each other and Brooke bit her lip like she always did when she was nervous. Lucas noticed this. "What are you nervous about?"

"What are you talking about?" She snapped at him. Brooke did not like that fact that he knew her so well.

"Auh you bit your lip when you get nervous." Lucas said this nervously a bit.

"Okay thats just creepy."

He laughed and the mood seemed to lighten a bit. She really had no idea that they had shared something that night she looked at his eyes and for a moment she had familiarnous. It was strange they looked so, so, so, familiar. Some how their faces had come inches away from each other and they were so close to kissing and then Brooke finally snapped back.

"I have to go."

She backed up from him and then manuver around him to the stairs. He watched her as she disappeared out of sight.

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Like Clockwork
I commit the crime
I pretend to be
everything they like

The game started and as soon as it had begun it was over. Nathan and Lucas had played amazingly doing the best they had done in ages. It was mostly just to prove to Dan that they were going to be better then him. After the game Karen had gone out to the car and Dan waited for them to come out of the locker room. They came out and for once Dan was actually being nice. Then she walked by. Brooke Davis in her short little cheerleading outfit walking with Mallory. She hadnt even noticed them standing there.

"Ahh Miss Davis... Suprised to see the school has still kept you around... Your dad really must be putting good money towards this school. I figured they would have kicked you out weeks months ago."

Brooke wipped around and glared at Dan and then rolled her eyes. Enough was enough she couldnt take it anymore. She stamped back over to where Dan stood and now stood right in front of him staring him down.

"You know what Dan, your a joke. Look at you Bullying some College student. Newflash Danny boy your not in high school any more and I'm sure you must get some sick power from bullying around people but it gets old. You can bully your sons and you can bully other people around but I'm not going to stand for it because to me Dan your no one who matters your just a big joke. Grow up. I dont know what I personally did to you. I get it my dad and you screwed up but thats not my fault and I'm sure the hell not going to pay for anyones mistakes. So leave me the hell alone got it." Brooke was an inch from Dans face and just ready to punch him. Her voice raised with every word she said.

Nathan stood with a huge smirk on his face. That a girl Brooke. He thought with a grin and Lucas stood suprised by this out burst but couldn't help but have a silly grin on his face. Dan wasnt sure what to say to this.

"You know what your not even worth it." Brooke said cooly and then rejoined Mallory and gracefully left. Karen had seen the whole thing. She had always loved Brooke like she was her own daughter and to be honest she had been keeping in touch with the girl for a while now and was glad someone put Dan in his place.

"Whatever." Dan said angerly and then shook his head trying to figure out what had just happened. "Me and your mother are heading home. You two need to keep up the work. I know I dont say it enough but I am proud of you."

He walked off and joined Karen who had kissed both of the boys goodbye before leaving.

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I've been here before
And I trade everything for this
Why do I read the writing on the wall

Nathan and Mallory had plans to go out after the game and to skip the after party that everyone usually went to. Which ment Brooke had no party partner or 'partner in crime' as she liked to call it for the night.

"I can't believe your ditching me."

"I said I was sorry but I couldn't say no."

"I bet." Their was knock at the door and Brooke ran to answer it and saw Nathan in the door. "Hey Natey Boy. Sorry about earlier its just Dan hit a nerve."

"Are you kidding that was amazing Brooke." He hugged Brooke and she pulled back looking at him confused. "It was about time someone told him to grow up."

Brooke laughed and then smiled at Mallory. "You two have fun I guess I'm on my own for the party then."

"Bye." Mallory and Nathan said together as they left.

Heading for the restraunt they were seated and sat down.

"I think we should tell Brooke about Lucas."

"What?" Nathan blurted out.

"She needs to know."

"He has been driving me crazy he keeps zoning out a lot and I caught him looking threw old pictures. Pictures I was sure were burned way back when. So what are we going to do about the two of them..."

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I won't lose my place in line
I've been here too long and I've spent too much time

Lucas got to the party and went straight to the kitchen to get a drink. He saw Dean and Brooke laughing. He felt a twing of jealousy he couldnt help it though. Looking away he saw Dane walk off and Brooke was now talking to some other girls. He over heard there conversation.

"So you and Dane huh?" Jasmine a cheerleader asked.

"Yeah I guess where just trying to figure things out I guess."

"Yeah I bet?" Jasmine said. "So you like him a lot then."

"I dont know."

Lucas left and headed to the living room. After a few more drinks he got up from where he had been and went out on the balcony and saw Dane making out with some girl. Lucas got angry at this sight. Mason and hurt Brooke last year and she wasnt going to let her get hurt again.

"Hey Dane."

Dean stopped kissing the girl and she walked off. "Whats up man?"

"You need to stay the hell away from Brooke."

"Why?"

"She doesnt need an ass like you hurting her thats why. Just stay away from her okay."

Dane looked at him confused. "Alright whatever man." Dane nodded his head and walked off.

Next Chapter:

-Brooke find Dane brushing her off

-Mallory and Nate are acting stange with Brooke and Lucas

-Brooke goes to the movies by herself and runs into someone who is it.

-We find out more about Karen and Brookes relationship