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This chapter is dedicated to chuchai123. They were the only person to get the phrase right but we can't give anything away so go read and find out. :D

How to Lose Friends

She had the courage to tell her best friend everything, right? She could easily go up and tell her that she loved her fiance, right? Brooke groaned and began to pace her kitchen again. She was about to leave when she heard a knock on the door.

She went to the door and opened it. She was shocked to see a saddened Peyton on the other side of the door. She stepped aside and let her in. Peyton went to sit down on the couch while Brooke followed her slowly, hoping that she didn't already know.

"What's wrong Peyton?"

"I...I have to tell you something."

"Oh. What happened?" Brooke breathed a relief, glad that she didn't blow up on her about it if she knew.

"I...I kissed Jake." Brooke wanted to laugh. That was the horrible thing? Well, maybe it was but it made Brooke happier. She had always wanted them to get together, even if it was for her gain.

"Does Lucas know?"

"No. I can't tell him."

"Why not?"

"It would break his heart Brooke," she yelled. "I'm suddenly getting these feelings that shouldn't be there in the first place."

"Maybe you and Lucas aren't meant to be." Peyton looked at Brooke when she said that and watched as Brooke began to get uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with you Brooke?"

Brooke looked around her living room. "Nothing. I've just been...jumpy."

"Brooke, just tell me what's wrong." She knew it had to come out so Brooke took a deep breath. If Peyton was being honest about Jake, then she could be honest about her kiss with Lucas; she would just shorten the story.

"I, um, I kissed Lucas," she blurted out and Peyton eyes widened. "I'm sorry but I had to tell you." Her guily only increased when she saw the look on Peyton's face.

"How long ago?"

"A week ago." Peyton put a hand to her head before she leaned back into the couch, thinking everything over; a part of her was mad but the other half was happy that she wasn't the only one who cheated. But, even though she was somewhat happy, she was still angry at Brooke for not telling her earlier.

Brooke groaned. This was going to be hard, especially after what she just found out. She looked over at the blond. "Would you at least try to talk to me?"

"Why should I?"

"Because at least I told the truth."

"No, you didn't."

Brooke sighed. "How did I not tell the truth?"

"You still lied."

"So did you," she said, earning an angry glare from the person sitting across from her. This was bad, if not worse than she imagined.

Lucas sat in his office, tired and trying to to think of way to get Brooke to forgive him. He knew that he would have to tell Peyton about their kiss but he just didn't want to hurt her. His thoughts were cut off when he heard his door open.

He figured it was Nathan so he didn't look up when the person came in. But when that said person didn't say anything, he looked up and noticed Jake standing over him with a confused face.

"Hey man," Lucas said, surprised that he was there. "How's it going?"

"Not too bad but I actually came here to talk to you about something and I don't have that much time."

"Oh. Go ahead then."

"Well, it's about Peyton." Lucas figured that it was about her. Jake and him were never the best of friends.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, no, everything is fine but I have something to tell you." Lucas didn't know whether to be angry or happy at this. He didn't even know what was going on but from Jake's tone, it didn't sound good.

"Say it then."

"Peyton and I," he started. "We, uh, kissed." Lucas didn't say a word to Jake. He just stared at his desk. He was happy that Jake had told him but he was also angry that they hadn't told him earlier.

"I'm sorry man but..."

"It's fine Jake," he said calmly. He looked up at Jake and nodded to the door, signaling for him to leave. Jake, who was confused, left without another word. If he could get away without getting beat up then he was happy.

Lucas stayed in his office for another few minutes before he decided that confronting both of them would be the best option. As he was packing up a few things, he remembered what Rachel had said.

Is that what she meant? Had she seen the two of them together? Lucas sighed and thanked the red-head, even if he didn't understand her, before he grabbed his coat and left the office.

"If you're so mad at me then leave."

"No."

"Why not?" Brooke was beginning to get mad. If Peyton was so mad at her then why didn't she leave? She had other things to do then watch Peyton sulk when they were both at fault.

"So, is your story about falling down the stairs even true, Brooke? What about anything else you lied about?"

Brooke glared at her but didn't say anything. "Were both at fault here. You're not innocent by any means. Why don't you just leave?"

"Why? So you can call Lucas over here and have sex?"

"It's not like that."

"Well, you kissed him didn't you? How am I supposed to know what's really going on?"

"You kissed Jake! You went behind Lucas' back and he still doesn't know. You're just as much of a liar as I am."

"I am not..." She was cut off by a knock on the door. Brooke glared at her before she got up to answer it.

She opened the door to find Jake standing there. "Jake?!" Peyton heard the name and looked at the door. She smiled before she remembered what Brooke had said.

"What are you doing here?"

"I need to talk to Peyton." Brooke wanted to roll her eyes but she let him in and he went over to Peyton. A few seconds after Brooke shut the door, another knock was heard and she opened the door angrily.

"What do you want?" She said, not really seeing who it was. Her eyes widened when she saw Lucas standing on her porch.

"Can I talk to you?"

"Is that all you guys want to do? Talk? You're worse than us women."

"It's important."

She rolled her eyes this time and let him in. "Join the party." She closed the door loudly, which brought Peyton and Jake out of their private conversation. When everyone finally saw who was all there, they were shocked. Peyton and Jake stood up, standing a few feet apart.

Brooke watched as everyone looked nervous or angry. She couldn't really tell how Jake was doing since he wasn't looking at anyone; he kept his eyes on the floor. She felt terrible for what she started. She turned and looked at Lucas.

"Fix this," she muttered angrily before Peyton stood up and walked straight up to him. She lifted her hand and was about to slap Lucas when Brooke caught her wrist.

When Brooke looked at Peyton, she was sure that she had made a mistake.

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Sorry that we took so long to get the story up. We took our SATs last week and Rose and I both got pretty high scores, so were happy and writing more chapters. So, did you like? The fighting continues yet again! Do you think Brooke and Peyton will fight?

No game this time but you can tell us if you'd like to see Peyton and Brooke yelling and screaming at each other or not. Or if you'd rather have them talk it out. :D