Whoa and I don't knowI don't know what he's after….
"And then Haley wouldn't talk to me for a week because she thought Nathan gave me the nod," Brooke giggled reminiscing about old times.
"So you guys are really close?" Lucas asked Brooke truly interested. Haley and Nathan were so preoccupied with each other they weren't paying Brooke or Lucas any attention.
"Yea. Haley is the closest thing to family that I have. My parents weren't around much when I was a kid. They would much rather throw money at me than spend any time with me. Which is why it doesn't even matter that I moved to the other side of the country." She took a deep breath. She never told anyone that much about herself. She did not know what it was about Lucas but she felt so comfortable in his presence. And that scared her.
"I'm sorry," he said sincerely placing his hand on top of hers. She tingled at his touch but quickly recoiled.
"I have to go to the bathroom," she rushed out of her seat and grabbed Haley's arm pulling her to the ladies room. Haley took one look at Brooke and immediately knew something was up.
"Honey, what's wrong? Are you ok," Haley was concerned.
"No. There is something wrong with me Hales. We were having a really good time. I think I could really like him. I even told him about my family. But then I don't know what happened. I got scared and I ran,"
"Brooke it's ok that you're still hurting, but that doesn't mean you can't let anyone else in. Just see where it goes."
"Thanks, Hales what would I do without you," Brooke smiled. Haley always made her feel better. When they got back to the guys Brooke apologized and said she just wanted to go have some fun. They decided to head to a new club and Lucas tried once again to grab Brooke's hand so they would not be separated. This time Brooke obliged vowing to have a good time.
"Brooke I think you have had enough," Haley grabbed Brooke's hand and dragged her to the door where Nathan and Lucas were waiting.
"Lucas," she drunkenly cried out throwing her arms around him, almost knocking them both down in the process.
"Dude, she's not usually like this. She just had a really bad break-up…" Nathan tried to defend Brooke. He loved her like a sister and thought that she and Lucas would make a great couple.
"Don't talk about him," Brooke snapped at Nathan.
"Don't talk about who?" Lucas whispered soothingly in her ear.
"My ex, Felix. The lying cheating bitch who slept with one of my friends while we were still together." Even in her state just thinking about what had happened with Felix brought tears to her eyes. Lucas led her outside the club so it was just the two of them.
"Hey don't cry. I'm here for you, pretty girl," Lucas wiped away the tears forming with his thumb and pulled her into a hug." Even after only knowing her one night he felt closer to her than he did any other girl. He didn't want to sound cocky but most girls spent the date fawning over him. Brooke Davis had seemed to quite the challenge though. After dancing with him she would switch to a new partner so fast Lucas had no idea what hit him. And he was intrigued by her. She kept him guessing never knowing what she was going to say. Now knowing about her ex boyfriend was the final piece of the puzzle. Like how she pulled away when he got too close.
He went to offer to take her home but he didn't see her.
"Brooke," he called out but was too late. She was gone.
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