Chapter 2: Ain't Gettin' Any Better

Brooke showed up at Lucas' cheery and upbeat.

"Hey boyfriend, whatcha doing'? I'll tell you. You're coming out to lunch." Brook said. Lucas just shook his head.

"Don't want to, sorry." he said, turning away from her.

"I know you're hurting, but it does not give you the right to act like a jerk. Like the way you exploded on Peyton today. She was just trying to be a friend. Or like pushing me away. You need people to get through this, even if you think otherwise." Brooke told him, hands on hips.

"You know what, you're right. But I can't do this right now. You're gonna have to leave." Lucas said, feeling defeated. Brooke just stared at him, confused. He turned to look at her.

"Okay," she dragged out, "I'll call you later and we'll work something out." she said, mostly to herself.

"No." was his response as she turned around. She stopped, her back to him.

"What?" he heard her ask cautiously. Lucas sighed.

"Not 'I can't do this' as in a fight. 'I can't do this' as in, I can't be in a relationship. It's just too hard. I'm sorry, honestly." he told Brooke softly. She spun around quickly, eyes narrowed to slits.

"You're 'sorry'? That's it? After everything that has happened, all that we've been through, you're not gonna even try? I mean, I know you're grieving, but you're being a little drastic." Brooke said accusingly. He sighed again and looked away.

"I really am sorry. But I need to be alone. I need some time to think. It's so hard for me right now. I can't give you want you want." he tried to explain.

"And what would that be?" Brooke demanded coldly.

"Attention...happiness...love..." Lucas said, still looking away. Brooke stared at him as her eyes teared up.

"You selfish bastard!" she yelled and ran out of his room. Lucas went and laid down on the bed. He knew Brooke was right, but he couldn't fight anymore. He actually couldn't bring himself to do anything anymore.

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