A/N: So, no Breyton in this one…so sorry, but I felt like I needed to give this chapter to focus on Skye and Brianna a little bit. Next chapter the drama starts to get heavy.

It will be Christmas time in Tree Hill and an accident causes lives to change, especially when people begin to realize who really belongs with whom. Brooke and Peyton's fears will come to light.

November

Part 2 Ch. 22: Lost

Telling her family that she was dating Mark had gotten a reaction she never expected considering the fact that she knew both Peyton and Brooke liked Skye better.

"As long as you are happy Brianna, then things are good with is."

Brianna was surprised that Peyton had said that. Brooke on the other hand was an even bigger surprise.

"I knew all along you would choose him. I approve, sweetie."

To say Brianna was confused was an understatement.

In truth she never really understood her own decisions when it came to dating. She wasn't sure if dating Mark was the right thing to do. She knew somewhere that she still loves Skye, but maybe being with Mark was going to make it easier for her. She knew everything that her mom went through and maybe it was easier for her. It was easier to let Mark in then Skye because she knew Mark could never really have her heart. Her heart was reserved for Skye, but at the moment she won't admit it.

Brianna didn't want to stand out on Skye's doorstep waiting for her to come out.

Brianna didn't want to tell Skye that she was dating Mark, that she chose Mark.

Brianna didn't want to be the one to break Skye's heart.

But she knew she would anyway.

"I haven't seen you in awhile. You've always been busy."

Brianna snaps out of her thinking and looks at Skye. They had both managed to take a seat on the porch swing next to each other.

"I could say the same thing for you. I know you've been trying to get Julia as a friend."

Skye chuckles and shakes her head.

"Yeah, that might have been a bad idea."

"Why?" Brianna asks as she looks at her ex in confusion.

"Julia cornered me, kissed me and told me she wanted to be with me."

Brianna knew she was risking everything that she ever had with Skye, but maybe the pain wouldn't be so bad. She decided to go for it.

"Maybe you should give her another chance," Brianna whispers quietly.

"That's the last thing I'm going to do, not if you are willing to get back together with me," Skye responds honestly. Skye watched as Brianna's eyes closed softly and remained closed. "Unless of course, I don't have a shot anymore. Who have you been spending most of your time with? I know it's not Chase or Chelsea, they would've told me."

Brianna opens her eyes back up and looks into Skye's obviously hurt ones.

"I've been spending time with Mark."

Skye bites the bottom of her lip willing her tears not to fall.

"So, that's it then. It's just over."

"It's been over for a long time, Skye. Get over it."

"You can't just get over the person you love Brianna. It doesn't work like that."

Brianna stands up from the porch swing and leans against the railing facing Skye.

"Look, I never meant to hurt you."

Skye stands up and glares at Brianna.

"You always never mean to hurt me, but you do! Every single time I put my heart out there for you it gets broken. That's it. I'm not doing it anymore. I can't do anymore. It's either now or it's never Brianna. Look me in the eye and tell me you don't love me because even if there is a minimal amount chance that you still do, I will fight for us. Just tell me."

Brianna sighs and bites the bottom of her lip. She slowly looks at Skye and grabs the courage she can to actually say this.

"I don't love you."

Clearly Brianna was lying because Skye saw Brianna's eyes falter slightly.

"Agh! You are so infuriating. Go be happy with Mark, that ass hat and leave me the hell alone, forever."

Brianna watches as Skye slams the front door shut. Brianna sighs and makes her way down the stairs only to trip on her own two feet. Her head slams down into the grass. Brianna rolls over onto her back and stares at the sky.

"I deserved that."

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It had been a few weeks since Brianna had told Skye about her and Mark and not word has come from Skye since. During lunch either she sits with her friends without Skye or she and Mark go sit with his jock buddies. Brianna hated it, but there wasn't anything she could do. She knew she hurt Skye for the last time. She was really starting to hate the fact that she chose Mark once again. That feeling became even stronger when the rumors circulating the school had said that Julia and Skye was now a couple. Jealousy was not Brianna's friend.

"Are you still planning to come to the game tonight?" Mark questions as they sit down for lunch.

"Of course, I have to support my boyfriend, don't I?"

Mark smiles and nods his head before giving Brianna a quick kiss on the lips. Brianna's eyes quickly found Skye's at her usual table. She and Skye lock eyes quickly until Skye looks away and gives Julia a kiss. Brianna sighs and focuses her attention on the boyfriend.

"Do you think you are going to win tonight?"

Mark nods his head.

"Yeah, Coach Scott has been working us like crazy, we have to win. If not I don't want to know what practice is going to be like if we don't."

"I'm sure everything will be fine Mark. Nathan's not so bad."

"Maybe, you're right."

Brianna's eyes find Skye's eyes another time.

"I'm never right," Brianna whispers making sure Mark wouldn't hear her. He didn't.

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"Explain to us again why you two started dating?" Chelsea asks hesitantly.

Julia grabs Skye's hand and smiles at her new friend.

"This one decided to give me another chance and I'm glad she did."

Skye smiles and nods her head.

"She's right."

"And it doesn't have anything to do with Brianna taking Mark back?"

Julian cautiously looks at her girlfriend. She really hoped that wasn't the reason, but with Skye you could never really know.

"Of course not, I wanted to give Julian a chance," Skye looks Julia in the eye before planting her lips onto hers.

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It was half time and the Ravens were down by ten. Brianna watches as the guys headed to the locker room. Brianna was sitting by herself, but was surprised when someone sat down next to her.

"I need to talk to you."

Brianna glances to her side and sighs. She really didn't want to talk to Julia right now.

"I'm not in the mood."

"Too bad. Look, you made your choice and now you have to live with that. You chose Mark, not Skye so quit giving her those looks," Brianna looks at her sharply. "I'm not an idiot Brianna. I know you still like her, but she's my girlfriend. She could've been yours, but you gave up. So leave her alone and be a better girlfriend to Mark. You lost Brianna. You have to deal with that."

"Is she okay?" Brianna asks as she looks away from Julia.

"No, but she will be."

Brianna silently nods her head and listens to Julia's retreating footsteps.

The Ravens won that night, but every time Brianna caught sight of Skye snuggled into Julia's side she couldn't help, but feel like she had lost.

And she did.