A/n: thanks to those who reviewed! Really appreciated. Uhm, further explanations, to those who are confused with Brooke being named Shandy Scott, here's the explanation: It's her screen name.
I wanna greet my friend, Paola! Hehe.. :)
I should have done this before, but I forgot.
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters you're familiar with. I just own the plot.
Previously on Déjà vu (One Tree Hill)):
"So much for promises Lucas" she said melancholically then left, storming out hastily. "Brooke?" Lucas cried, standing up to follow her. Fortunately, for him he was able to catch up. "Brooke!" he said, tugging her arm. "Let me explain"
"It's not what you think, Brooke" he followed "This was a scheme!"
"Oh, yeah, right"
"Honestly!"
"Look, I don't really think that term suits you! You were never honest with me."
"I was always honest about how I feel towards you Brooke"
"Honest?" she ceased "Do you really think screwing with my best friend TWICE is honest? Huh? Do you? I mean, that thing I saw, that was a total déjà vu! A total déjà vu of why I didn't want to be with you! But you promised to be true to me! You promised you'd never hurt me again! But you did it AGAIN, Lucas Scott, Congratulations."
"Brooke!" Peyton greeted, surprised "Look I.. I.. That thing that happened between me and Lucas, it was a mistake"
"Mistake?" she scoffed "It's not a mistake Peyton. If it happened once, it could be a mistake but twice? No, I don't think so" she was very serious
"Brooke, what really happened was--"
"Look, Peyton," she interrupted "I didn't come here to make peace or anything. We still aren't friends"
"But-"
"I came here to tell you that I'm leaving"
"You're wrong Lucas, I'm not running away from my life! My life ran away from me. You ran away from me!" she was in tears
"No, Brooke, I'm still here. I'll always be here"
"That's bullshit!"
"I never told you that-"
"That what?" Somehow, she sensed this was not good news
"that I turned out positive for--"
"For what Luc?"
"HCM"
"Luc! Don't say that! You won't die!" Those three words made her cringe "You can't die"
"I need to talk to her before I go. I have to find her"
"Why don't you just stay here, at Tree Hill. Spend the-uhh rest of your-err days-- you know"
"My feelings for her haven't changed a bit. Before I do go, I want her to know that"
"Luc! You know how Brooke is! I recommend that you stay here. Your heart's broken already. I don't want it to be completely ruined by Brooke"
"I ruined her heart Peyton"
"We ruined her heart"
"She's Brooke Davis turned into Shandy Scott! Hollywood Luc! She's a movie star!"
He was left speechless. Shandy Scott is Brooke Davis. Her eyes, her lips. She is Brooke
"A movie star who has your surname"
Chapter 2: California, Here I Come
"Now that you've found her and all, will you be leaving soon?" Peyton asked, hoping Lucas would stay for a while. She wanted him to attend her little wedding celebration.
"When mom leaves for New Zealand, I'll probably leave for California too"
"New Zealand? Karen's going to New Zealand again?"
"Yeah. Don't you know?"
She shook her head.
"Well, Andy established a restaurant in New Zealand where my mom and he are partners. You know, 50, 50 in profit. And all she's gotta do is share her kitchen skills"
"Oh, so your mom's going there to" she paused, "share her kitchen skills" she quoted with the hand gestures and all.
"Precisely"
"When?"
"Three days after graduation"
"Oh. So that means hello to California for you in a week?"
"Yeah. I'll tell my mom about it later when I get home"
"What're you gonna tell her?"
He shrugged not knowing what to tell her mom. He didn't wanna let his mom know about his condition plus, he also didn't want his mom to know that he's going to California just to ask for forgiveness from Brooke, explain what really happened and possibly atone for "making out with her best friend".
"Speaking of Karen, there she is" she signaled her mom's entrance.
"Talk to you later" Lucas bided and headed straight towards Karen.
"Hey mom, I thought you were supposed to be in the café?" he asked, bemused
"Well, Deb volunteered to vigil. Said I better check on TRIC"
"Oh"
"I'm glad you and Peyton are already talking" she said, noticing the two confabulating a while ago
He smiled
"Uhm, Mom, I have to talk to you about something later"
"Later? Why not now? I'll be very busy later, you know" she gave Peyton a smile as the both of them passed by her "Have to fix the papers for New Zealand"
"Oh, I see, so you're really pushing through with it?"
"Yeah, don't you want me to?" she asked, concerned "Cause if you do, I won't go Luc"
"No, no, no, by all means mom, go" She needed to go at least her and Andy's relationship would be rekindled before he leaves for good. At least she would have an Andy when she loses a Lucas.
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. I was just asking cause I really need to talk to you about something"
"What is it? Is there a problem?"
"Uhm, sort of" he paused, sorting out what he had to say in his mind "I have to go to California mom"
"California!" she asked, flabbergasted
He nodded.
"Why? What's in California? That's like in the other side of the country"
"Uhm, I have to visit my friend mom" he paused, thinking of a plausible and believable reason "My friend's dying mom"
"Your friend's dying!" she exclaimed "Who? Is it Brooke?"
"No, no, its not her" It can never be her. I don't know what I'm gonna do if she's the one who's gonna die. "He was my friend before, his name is uhh—Craig" That was a sure fire name. Although, obviously made-up.
"Craig? I never knew you had a friend named Craig"
Busted. Lucas thought. No, please be convinced.
"What happened to him?"
"He's got Leukemia" The only thing he could think of.
"I am so sorry Luc!" then she managed to give him a hug "When you go visit him, just send my condolences to his family okay?"
Lucas could not believe it. His mom totally believed him. His mom totally allowed him to go to California.
"You mean it's okay if I go?"
"Of course Luc" she paused, and asked Peyton to audit the inventory "When are you planning to go?"
"Well, you see, I was thinking that since your going to New Zealand, I might as well go to California myself so when you come back, I can spend time with you"
"Okay, just be sure to take care of yourself. California is different from Tree Hill Luc"
"Leukemia, Lucas? You've gotta be kidding me!" Peyton giggled
"That was the best thing I could I think of" he said innocently
She sighed. "So, when are you leaving?"
"When my mom leaves"
"Can't you stay even for a little while?" she looked down, depressed
"Hey, hey, why the long face all of a sudden? I thought we'd talk this through? I'll be back in Tree Hill, I promise. I'll spend my last days here"
"Quit mentioning the word last Lucas!" she glared at him "I still haven't gotten over the fact that you're dying, you know!"
"I thought you were over that Peyton"
"No, Lucas. I won't ever be over that. Death is such a big word you know, especially when it's associated with one of my best friends"
"Come here" He said, very much comforting. He placed his arms around her, making her feel secure
"I just-- I just want you to attend my wedding Luc. I wanna see you there. I wanna share that moment in your presence" she said, in tears
"If it means so much to you, then I'll be happy to attend"
"Thank you" she paused "I'll really miss you Lucas"
"Whoa! What's the commotion in here?" Hailey, who just entered, cried after seeing the two entwined together. "Isn't it that one of you is getting married in two weeks time?"
"Hales, it's not what you think" Lucas explained, shaking his head while smiling
"Right" and then she looked at Peyton "Peyton, Jake came over by the café. He was looking for you there but you're here. Doesn't he know you work at TRIC and NOT at the café?"
"He does" she said confused "He's probably playing games"
"Tsk. Jake Jake Jake. Guess his mind's preoccupied with you Peyton that's why he's acting like a whacko" she said, hands portraying a lunatic person
Lucas and Peyton laughed
"Neh, he's just doing what he does best, screwing around cause he's gonna be stuck with me forever in two weeks" Peyton tried to disagree
"Don't be silly, Peyt! He's anxious cause he cant believe he actually has you now" Lucas said, pushing the disagreement aside. He knew Peyton so much, she was a pessimist and he's gotta counteract that kind of attitude.
She smiled.
Two Weeks After….
Lucas was sitting down on his chair, buckling his seat belt. It was now time for take off, he noticed because the PLEASE BUCKLE YOU SEAT BELTS sign was alit. In just a while he'll be in California and soon, he'll see Brooke or Shandy, for that matter. He thought of what happened during the past few days. Graduation, his mom's departure, Peyton's wedding. Everything. He was glad everyone's contented with their lives. He was glad they're euphoric with what they have. Peyton's happily married to Jake, Nathan and Hailey are still happily married and her mom's with Andy. He was pleased for them, although, he wasn't pleased with himself. Every time he remembered Jake and Peyton's nuptial, he always ruminated if that'll ever happen to him. In fact, during the ceremony, as the black (yeah black. Well, Peyton's favorite color) and gold themed wedding glowed, his mind also glowed; however it glowed green. Green because of the green monster-jealousy. How he envied Jake. He had always had a desire to marry the girl he loves in a church. Make her happy and all. How he had always yearned to stand in front of the altar, in a tux, or something like that and be face to face with the one he loves, be face to face with the girl he can spend his whole life with and be face to face and exchange vows with Brooke Davis. Unfortunately, he couldn't. The most he could do is imagine. And that's it. There are some things in life you just can't have.He thought.
His graduation was a memorable thing too, but it lacked a touch of Brooke.
As for her mom's departure? It went well, despite the fact that he cried.
"Ham or chicken sir?" the flight attendant asked, interrupting his musings.
"Uhm, ham'll do" After getting the sandwich from the flight attendant, he looked at the plane's window and wondered what Brooke's up to right now.
Meanwhile… In California…
Brooke Davis a.k.a. Shandy Scott just had her make-up done. She was now ready for her interview with Jay Leno. Her debut movie staring Orlando Bloom and Jude Law was a shocker. She never expected it'll be one of the most awaited romantic movies of the year.
She was a newbie in the entertainment business because her expertise was fashion designing but, Hollywood managed to find her. When the casting director of 'Crash' saw her and her design in a fashion magazine, he immediately called for her, convinced that she was perfect for the role of Samantha, David's (delineated by Orlando) long lost step-sister and love interest. Nevertheless, her being a novice didn't intervene with her acting. In fact, she was a natural.
"You'll be on in five minutes Shandy"
And she nodded, smiling.
She was sipping her latte when she noticed that the guy in front of him kept staring at her. He looks familiar. Where have I met him? She thought as she forced to remember who he was.Just then that same guy started walking towards her.
"I know you" he said, pointing his finger at her as if accusing her of something "The Devil right?"
She almost chocked. The Devil? "Excuse me?"
"I saw you there, in uhh.. TRIC? You were dressed as the devil" he said grinning "We were the ones who performed" he continued
"Oh, yeah!" she said, suddenly realizing he knew the guy. Well actually, not knew, since she didn't really meet him, but she saw him. He was the band member or something from Fall Out Boy. "I remember!" How could he have noticed me? The crowd was huge! Even Lucas didn't notice me. He noticed a fugly slut, Rachel a.k.a. Pamela. Ugh! I still hate that girl. Ugh! I also still hate that guy. Ugh! I shouldn't be thinking of him. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. My shrink will hate me for thinking of him.
"I'm Pete by the way" he extended his arm which broke her daydream
She shook it, waking up from oblivion, "Shandy. But you can also call me Brooke"
"Yeah, figured" he said, pointing at the back where her name was indicated. "Crash right?"
She nodded.
"I saw the trailer once"
"Huh? You did" she asked confused. The trailer won't be out till tomorrow.
"Internet" he explained
"Oh"
"I actually thought that the Samantha there looked exactly like the devil girl I saw in TRIC"
She laughed. Devil girl.
"Turns out it's really you"
"I know, I know. I was surprised myself when one day a person called me and said I was due for an audition"
"Your debut right?"
"Uhu"
"But in all due fairness, your acting in the trailer was superb"
"Thank you" It was a playful response. Very Brooke-ish.
"Bet it's gonna be a great movie"
"I hope so"
"Uhm.. You doing something after this?"
"Photo shoot with Orlando" she said, her lips wry. "But after that, I'm free"
"Mind if I invite you to go out? he asked casually "You know, music, dancing, shizz like that. I know this great place"
"Sure, why not?" she needed to stretch out a bit. Her schedule has been hectic since she entered the entertainment business.
A show crew interrupted., "You're on in 20 seconds Shandy"
"Talk to you later, okay" she gave out a flirtatious smile which dazed the boy he just left.
I've finally found her. He thought.
Back in Tree Hill…
Peyton was sorting through her records when she got hold of her Fall Out Boy record. Pete she thought. She still hasn't forgotten him. She was the very first band member she has ever fallen in love with. And hell, he made her happy. He made her happy when Jake wasn't there. She remembered how they first met. Initially, there wasn't any spark but when they came back the second time to perform at TRIC, three weeks after Brooke left for California, she found love in him. Just then, Jake came by and placed his hands across her hips and whispered "I love you" onto her ear, ceasing her reminiscing. Stop thinking of him Peyton! She thought. You're married to Jake.
A/n: Yey! I've updated. What do you think of the story? Hope you guys like it.. :) Review if you want me to update again... Btw, will there be a season 4? Please tell me guys! Will Sophia still be there?