AU. Brooke Centric. Brooke lives a fairy tail life. Royalty, riches, and unwanted fame fill her life. What happens when old friends come home and Brooke's life is thrown threw a loop. Love, friendship, and confusion are set in her future.

AN: So I like always I want to thank OTHretard for being my beta for this story. I send her a chapter and she sends it back with everything fixed so I owe her big. Also I know the story looks like it is going to be a Brucas right now but there is a chance that it will be making a turn to a Brathan. I don't know. Brucas has some obstacles before them so you'll just have to wait and see what I have up my sleeve. I have been getting some mixed reviews its an equal amount of Brathan and Brucas fans here so I will love to see where I go with it. One more note I would love to thank my writing group OTH writers 911 has helped me out a lot.

Disclaimers: I do not own anyone from One Tree Hill.

Twice Upon A Time
Chapter 3: I Melt

Instantly she sat upright in her bed. Drowning in a sea of covers, she pushed them from her body and rubbed her eyes. That had to be the weirdest dream she had ever had. She had kissed Lucas Scott. Her Lucas Scott. Then Brooke realized that it was not a dream. It had really happened. Just the night before she and Lucas Scott had shared the most sweet and supple kiss. Shacking her head from her thoughts she couldn't help but smile. She had the same dream the night before and night before she had awoken thinking that it had only been a dream and nothing more but that moment had been very real.

-Flashback-

There lips parted from one another and Brooke opened her eyes slowly to make sure she wasn't dreaming about what had just happened. When she opened her eyes she saw that it was not a dream but that Lucas Scott was sitting right in front of her with the same dazed look on his face. They both tried to find the words but neither could find the right words.

Brooke finally broke the silence that had accumulated, "We should probably get back."

"Yeah, I think your right."

Lucas stood up offering Brooke his hand. She took it and stood up. They walked back to the castle and passed threw the same doors they had walked out of just 10 minutes before and down the darkened hallway before them. They could hear the noise grow louder as they approached and see light creeping threw the cracks in the doorway ahead. They exchanged glances to one another before pushing the doors open and passing threw them.

Just then they were snapped back to reality by the worst voice. "Brooklyn!" Squealed Brooke's mother at the first sight of the two. She gallivanted over to them with a look of urgency. "Lucas," she said acknowledging his presence before turning her attention back to Brooke. "We have been looking everywhere for you. We're about to cut the cake and we can't do it without the Birthday Girl. So come on, we can't keep everyone waiting." With that said she began to pull Brooke over to the cake that was now being gathered around by the guest. Brooke gave Lucas 1 last look that simply stated that she was sorry.

The rest of the night the two had tried to find chance to speak with one another but was pulled away in the last minute. So the night was to be spent with stolen glances and teasing smiles.

-End Flashback-

It all seemed like something out of a dream. So unreal, but it still brought a huge grin to her face every time she recalled it. Sadly she had not spoken to Lucas since that night, even if it had been 2 days. Both the Scott boys had moved into the palace and even in close living quarters they found it hard to just run into each other. Looking to the clock the red lights read 3:46 a.m. Her stomach gave a gargle and she placed her hand to stop it. So maybe a little midnight snack would be good.

Brooke rolled off the king size bed and shivered as her bare feet hit the cold wood floor below. The room around her was dark and only lit by the pale moonlight that poured threw the window on the opposite side of the room. It lit a path to the doorway. Brooke grabbed her satin robe from the chair and wrapped it around her barely clothed body.

The palace always seemed empty and hallow to Brooke at night. It had no life. All its occupants slept tightly in there bed dreaming and sleeping peacefully. The only thing that could be heard was the creaking of the floorboards as her petite figure danced down the hallways. Not that anyone knew this because Brooke seemed to be the only one in the whole palace who was more of a night person. Her feet felt the chilliness of the cold marble on her small toes as she skipped down the stairs a bit more quietly. A few guards sat in the security office playing cards and watching the monitors. Brooke poked her head in with a smile.

"Hey boys," Brooke said simple before finishing her little mission by finally reaching the kitchen. Gently she pushed open the swinging door to find it dark but someone standing in the light of the refrigerator.

"Good to see I'm not the only one who likes a little midnight snack."

The man standing in the refrigerator door jumped a little not knowing that someone now joined him.

Nor did Brooke know exactly whom she was speaking to until he turned around and the light showed on his corn silk blonde hair. Although she could see those crystal blue eyes she knew exactly who stood before her.

"Hey Brooke."

"Lucas," was all she could say, this of course was followed by a nervous Brooke biting her lip.

"So I've been hoping to bump into for the last two days. Yet it seems fate had different plans."

"Yeah I guess you could say that."

"So do you think we should talk about what happened?"

Brooke swallowed hard as she walked to the stool that sat around the island in the middle of the kitchen. "Look Lucas I understand if it was just an impulse thing," she began to ramble.

"Hold up Brooke, it's not like that at all. I kissed you because I've wanted to kiss you since the day I met you." He walked over to the stool beside her and sat down setting his glass down to look at her.

A stunned Brooke looked back at him. He had liked her for that long. It didn't seem possible. She would have known that he liked her right? She couldn't be that blind could she? "Are you serious?" These were the only words that could come out of her mouth.

"As a heart attack." Lucas looked down hoping, no praying, that she felt the same way. He wasn't sure if he could take the rejection.

Sensing his insecurity she knew it was now or never. "I wanted to kiss you too."

His eyes slowly came back up to hers. "Really."

"As a heart attack."

He laughed at her mocking tone.

"So you have really liked me since that day 7 years or so ago?"

"Yeah. I mean Brooke I love everything about you. I love how you laugh at a senators bad joke just to make them feel better, I love how when your bored you tend to talk out of the side of your mouth, and how when your nervous you tuck your hair behind your ear and bit your lip."

How had he noticed all of these things? Things she herself had never noticed about herself yet he was standing right there in front of her telling her this. Now that she thought about it she did all that. Absent-mindedly she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled.

"See there you go." Lucas pointed out as she pulled her hand away from her face.

This made her blush. "I don't know what to say Lucas."

"Well I have an idea. How about you agree to go on a date with me."

"Well Mr. Scott, we are blunt tonight. I don't know what has gotten into you. Your usually the beat around the bush shy type."

"I saw something I liked and I just have to have it. So what do you say? Will you Brooke Davis go out with me Lucas Scott on an official date tomorrow night?"

Brooke couldn't believe the Lucas Scott that sat beside her right now. He was never one to act like this but here he was just so charming and dashing she couldn't say no. "I would love to."

"Great." Lucas got up taking his glass. He kissed the top of Brooke's head. "Night Brooke. I'll talk to you tomorrow about the details okay."

"Alright night Lucas."

With that said he gave one last smile and disappeared out of the door she had passed into only a few minutes ago. Brooke couldn't lie right now she was completely awe struck by what had just happened. Getting up she went to the cookie jar, pulled out a chocolate chip cookie, and took a bite from it. Now it was back to bed because it looked like Brooke was going to have a big day tomorrow. As she went back to her room she had a bit more bounce in her step and millions of thoughts of what exactly tomorrow was going to hold. When she reached her room she found it very simple to crawl under the pill of sheets and drift off to sleep.

The morning came quicker then she had thought. Brooke woke up the worst way possible. Her mother brigaded into the room because god knew that Annabelle Davis never just did anything like a normal person she had to add much more drama to everything. Bounding in she ripped open the curtains letting every ounce of sun light into the room. This made Brooke grown loudly and pull the covers over her head.

"Up, Up, lets go, no one ever got ahead by sitting on there behind Brooke Davis. Out of bed now!"

Brooke whimpered again but slowly pulled her sheets away from her head. Squinting her eyes to adjust to the light she really did not want to crawl out of her warm comfy bed right now. You see as much as Brooke Davis was a night person she was the worst morning person on the planet but it would only take a shower and coffee to get her to her usual perkiness. Then of course the night before the events flashed in her mind and she smiled and quickly got out of her bed. Of course she had forgotten how warm and toasty her bed was and how absolutely chilly her room was. "Oh bur."

Brookes mother watched in disapproval by the door. All she could do was shake her head at her daughter "So Brooke what is on your agenda for the day?"

Everyday was the same since the day Brooke had insisted that she pick out her own clothing. Annabelle would come in, scold and criticize Brooke. Then of course if there was nothing on the agenda for the day she would check on Brooke's plans. These too she would criticize until Brooke's father came into check on things. So here went nothing.

"Well I'm planning lunch with Haley and Peyton and then I have a date."

"A date? With whom?"

"Yes a date and if you must know. I have a date with Lucas Scott."

Her mother stood slightly shocked her mouth a gapped for a second. "Lucas… Scott?"

Archibald walked into the room at this very moment. "Good Morning Princess," he said smiling at Brooke. "What was I hearing you say about Lucas, Annabelle?"

"Well it…" but Annabelle was cut of by her daughter.

"I have a date with Lucas tonight daddy," Brooke answered proudly.

"Really? That's great sweetheart Lucas is a nice boy. I think I'll have a chat with him." He smiled mischievously at his now nervous daughter.

"Oh no you don't Daddy. Don't think you can scare every boy who shows even the slightest interest in me away. It's going to happen sooner or later I am 21 after all."

"I was hoping it would be later rather then sooner but you are a smart girl. You'll make the right choices."

"So I have your blessing then?"

"Yes Brooke go ahead. Have fun." He kissed her cheek and ushered his wife from the room.

Brooke jumped up and down excitedly. Her father had never been approving of any boy who ever showed any interest in her but now he did. She ran to her dresser where her cell phone laid. Picking it up she pressed one and pulled it to her ear.

"Peyton."

"Hey goldilocks."

"Hey Brooke."

"I have some news for you, so what do you say you come over and have lunch around 11?"

"Sounds good see you at 11."

"Okay bye Peyt."

Closing her phone she pressed the two next and pulled it back to ear. Hearing 2 rings and then a soft voice answered.

"Hey Tutor girl can you come over for lunch?"

"Yeah sure. What's up Brooke?"

"I have to tell you and Peyton something so just come over around 11ish okay."

"Alright Brooke whatever you say. See you at 11."

Brooke hung the phone up with a huge grin on her face. It was time to get ready for the day. This involved going into her over sized bathroom, which held the entire essentials for getting ready, and getting started. It was a fairly easy system that Brooke had quickly mastered. A long shower, followed by a strenuous search for something to wear, then blow drying her hair, applying make up and getting dressed. So she went about her business and when she finally emerged from the bathroom she was wearing a simple yet elegant halter toped cotton dress. That was perfect for the summer weather they had been having this season. Her long brown hair hung straight on her slender shoulders and her make up was light and natural giving her a radiant glow.

Brooke had found things to occupy her time until lunch and as usual Haley was 10 minutes early and Peyton 10 minutes late. By 11:30 the three girls took a seat on the patio set over looking the garden. Brooke had a goofy grin plastered upon her face and Haley and Peyton were just dieing to know what was going on.

"Alright spill," Peyton finally demanded.

"I kissed Lucas!" Brooke blurted out on accident.

Both girls looked at Brooke in shock but it disappeared quickly from their faces.

"Wait this is not shocking at all. Lucas has been like in love with since the day he met you. It's about time one of them made a move." Haley said not thinking about her words.

"One of them?"

Both girls looked at each other and then at Brooke. How could she not know that both Scott boys were in absolute love with her? She couldn't be that naïve.

"Yeah one of the million guys that likes you," Peyton said quickly to cover Haley's tracks. If Nathan wanted Brooke to know of his feeling he would have told her and neither girl was going to tell her that she had two very competitive brothers head over heals for her.

"Oh." Was all Brooke could say as the food was brought out to them. "He also asked me out on a date last night."

"Really?" Peyton said looking at Haley, both girls wore matching smirks on their faces.

"Yeah. He is taking me out tonight. I'm not really sure what were doing he is going to call me later."

"This is so great Brookie," Haley said.

After the girls had finished their lunch Brooke got the call. She was supposed to be ready by three o'clock and is supposed to wear something comfortable. So right at three there was a tiny tap at the door of her room and Brooke opened it. Lucas was standing there in a dark blue button up shirt and nice jeans. He looked very handsome and he had that innocent smile that Lucas Scott was famous for. As for Brooke she was still wearing the simple dress that she had been wearing earlier.

"Well you look handsome Mr. Scott."

"Thank you. You look absolutely gorgeous." Lucas kissed her cheek gently and then handed her the dozen lilies that he was holding behind his back.

"Oh Lucas there beautiful. Thank you." She took the flowers from him and removed a set of stuff flowers that were in a vase and replaced them with Lucas's flowers. "How did you know lilies were my favorite?"

"A little bird told me."

"I see Jake knows then."

"How did you know it was Jake?"

"I just did. Now what do you have planned for us?"

"Well you will just have to wait and see. Now will you follow me Ms. Davis."

"I don't know," Brooke giggled as she looked at him mischievously.

"Do you trust me?"

She looked at him for a second taking in his question. "Yeah I do."

"Good now lets go."

Brooke found herself crossing the grounds of the palace with the bright warm sun on her face as they walked. They discussed books and school for him. Until Lucas realized they had reached their destination. Looking around Brooke saw the blanket lying neatly under the willow tree near the lake. At the top sat a basket and some other things. She looked at Lucas and he smirked, taking her hand, and leading her over to it.

They took seats on the ground side by side.

"So what's in the basket?"

"You were always the curious one."

"No just hungry."

He pushed the play button on the little CD player that also sat on the blanket and pulled open the top of picnic basket.

"For the lady, we have a turkey sandwich with cheese, mayo, and lettuce, a bag of cheesy chips and cherry Pepsi."

"All my favorites. Good to know you pay attention."

They ate silently listening to the music that was playing softly as they enveloped the beautiful surroundings. The sun was beginning to set as clouds rolled in. Neither noticed because once they were finished they began to talk more. Then Brooke gasped as she heard the song that came over the radio. It was "I Melt" by Rascal Flats, a song she had come to love.

"I love this song. Dance with me Lucas."

He looked at her like she was crazy and then shook his head giving into the cute dimpled smile that she was giving him. "Alright." He jumped up and offered his hand to her to help her up and she took it and stood up. Lucas took Brooke's small hand in his and kissed it softly before they began moving to the soft sound of the song. Taking in every word, Lucas couldn't help but smile down at the girl in his arms. Her head rested lightly on his chest and he could feel her heart beat along with his.
 I melt every time you look at me that way
It never fails, anytime, any place
This burn in me is the coolest thing I've ever felt
I melt

Don't know how you do it
I love the way I lose it, every time
What's even better
Is knowing that forever you're all mine
The closer you get, the more my body aches
One little stare from you is all it takes

They both had become so oblivious to the clouds forming over them that when the sky opened up above them they had no idea. The thunder roared and then the rain began to pour down on them. They pulled apart and looked at each other. Brooke grinned and began to run around.

"What are you doing crazy girl."

"I love the rain," Brooke yelled back to him as she spun in a circle.

He watched her with a huge smile on his face. This girl was more amazing and astonishing to him then he had ever imagined.

Then Brooke stopped and smirked at him. "Get over her lover boy."

Lucas didn't even take a second to think about it before he was walking over to her. He knew what she wanted and just like that he pulled her into his arms tightly and pressed his lips into hers. There lips moved along each other and he slid his tongue along her bottom lip just begging for entrance. She didn't fight it and opened her mouth where their tongues collided. This was much more intense then there last kiss. There last kiss had been very sweet but this was nothing but pure passion.

Next Chapter:
A game of football gets competitive
Brooke and Lucas have their first fight
And a trip is proposed