A/N: Hey all, again! Here's the next chapter! For this one I hope I get more reviews this time. I like to see what people think about my story and I would love some suggestions about where you guys think the story should go! Without further ado, the chapter:
Chapter 3: Backwards and Forwards
As Brooke and Lucas left Brooke's apartment, they started to talk about the good memories they had in high school, avoiding the bad ones with Peyton and Chris. They concentrated on the memories they had with Nathan and Haley as a foursome who did everything together.
"So Brooke, where are we going on this fine Saturday night?" Lucas asked curiously.
"Lucas, don't be silly, it's a surprise!" She replied as though he was crazy for even asking.
They continued walking until they reached The New York Public Library. "Wait, I though you said we were eating." Lucas said.
"We are." Brooke said as she turned around and pointed at a hot dog stand.
"Brooke, this is awesome! What should we do first?"
"I thought you would like it. I think we should eat first because who knows how long this will take you."
"True. How late are they open?"
"Until eleven I think. I've been here quite a bit, but never this late."
"Sounds good. Let's eat so we can go in."
"Okay." She said and they walked to the hot dog stand. "Hey Joey." She said to the clerk.
"Hey Brooke. How've you been?" He asked.
"I've been good. We'll have two with everything on it."
"Coming right up." He made their hot dogs and she paid him. "Thanks Brooke and it was nice meeting you-"
"Lucas." He said.
"Yes. See you all."
"Bye Joey."
"Where to?" Lucas asked holding his hot dog.
"Over there." She said pointing to a nearby bench.
They sat and ate their hot dogs in a comfortable silence until Lucas spoke up. "So how do you know Joey so well?" He asked curiously.
"I come here a lot, to the library. I used to come for school research and stuff but now that school is over, I just come here to find whatever. I read a lot more then I used to. I think you're rubbing off on me Broody." She answered.
"I can see why you come over here. I love it already and I haven't even been in."
"Yeah. We never really talked about after high school. I just kinda left so I don't know what happened to any of you."
"Well after high school I applied for a basketball scholarship to Duke and I got it so I went there with Nathan and Haley."
"Congratulations!"
"Thanks."
"That reminds me, I talked to Haley! She said that she and Nathan broke up!"
"They did."
"Why though?"
"Well Nathan and I had a really demanding schedule with practice and everything and he wasn't around much to help Haley with the baby and then when he was around they would fight about when he wasn't around and supposedly it just became too much for her to handle on her own. So she transferred to Stanford and took David with her. She loves it there. She and David live with her sister. But I heard she recently got a record deal so she'll be fine."
"Wow, and I always thought they would always be together."
"So did I."
"So what happened to him?"
"He didn't really seem all that affected with the divorce. After he finished school, he didn't get drafted so he went to med school for sports medicine. He got married again and his wife just had a baby. I've never met her but she sounds interesting, to say the least."
"I knew I didn't like him."
"What about you?"
"What about me?"
"What happened to you after high school, other then you went to NYU?"
"Well when I was at NYU, I got an internship at Elle and worked on Clothes Over Bro's. After I graduated, I got a job as the fashion editor of Elle and here I am. I'm thinking about going back to get my master's degree in fashion but I'm not sure yet."
"I think you should. It would open up so many doors."
"I know but I want to get my line noticed you know?"
"Yea."
"And what did you do Broody?"
"After Duke, I got drafted to the Carolina Bobcats."
"You did?"
"Yea, so I live in Tree Hill and just commute to practice."
"That's great! So what are you doing in New York?"
"We are here for a game against the Knicks on Monday."
"Oh, I want to go!"
"Seriously?"
"Yea!"
"Ok, the only thing is that you are going to be there with four eleven year olds and their moms."
"May I ask why?"
"I ran into them today and I played a little with them and since they are such big fans of me, I invited them."
"Aww, Lucas Scott interacting with the fans, how sweet!" She said sarcastically.
"Shut up, do you want to come or not?"
"I would love to!"
"Ok then, I'll pick you up after I pick up all the others at like six thirty."
"Sounds good. So, I have to ask, do you still have a girlfriend?"
"No actually, I haven't had one since I broke up with Peyton back in freshmen year of college. And what about you Pretty Girl?"
"I tried dating but it didn't really work."
"Why not?"
"This might sound weird, but I compared them all to you and they just weren't good enough. I've really missed you, Luke. I hope you know that."
There was silence until Lucas leaned over and kissed Brooke passionately. She immediately responded remembering how good it felt to have her lips on his. They continued to kiss until air was a necessity. "I've missed you since you left, Brooke. Actually, I don't think I ever stopped loving you, as corny as it sounds. I love you Brooke Davis."
Brooke was on the verge of tears, as Lucas gave his speech. "I love you too Luke." She responded and they kissed. "You still want to go in there?"
"Hell yeah!" He said and she chuckled as they stood up walking toward the library.
They spent the next two hours at the library, reading, talking, kissing, and being couply. "Hey Luke," She asked as they walked out of the library, hand-in-hand.
"Yes Brooke?"
"Does this mean we're together?"
"I don't know, do you want it to?"
"Yes, but how are we going to do it with me here and you in Tree Hill?"
"I don't know."
"Well, I do have some vacation coming up. Maybe I can come see you in Tree Hill."
"Would you?"
"Of course."
"But what about long term? I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you, but how will we do that with your job and my job?"
"Well I won't be at Elle forever. I was planning on resigning as soon as I get Clothes Over Bro's noticed."
"You were?"
"Yea I was."
"Don't you think it's crazy that we are talking future in our first date?"
"Well we're us."
"True."
"We're Brooke and Lucas, Broody and Cheery, Pretty Girl and Boyfriend."
"Yea and I'd like to keep it that way."
"Me too definitely."
"Well Brooke, we should get you back to your apartment. I have an early start in the morning."
"Why?" She said disappointedly.
"I have practice."
"Aww, and I was hoping you would stay with me tonight." She said evilly.
"On second thought, I can just meet up with the group in the morning."
"Yay! To my house!"
When they arrived at Brooke's apartment, they settled on the couch and watched a movie, mutually agreeing that they were not quite ready for sex, yet of course. As the credits rolled, Brooke lay asleep in Lucas arms and he watched her, gradually falling asleep.
In the morning, Lucas awoke when his alarm on his cell phone vibrated, as it was set to do, in order to avoid waking Brooke. He left a note on the table and headed off to morning practice.
When Brooke woke up, she found Lucas gone, a disappointing thought, when she found his note.
Brooke,
Sorry I had to leave so soon, but I will see you tomorrow! I can't wait. I just wanted you to know that I love you and I left my number on the bottom of the note because we've said we love each other but we don't actually know the other's phone number.
With all my love,
Broody. (Number 495-958-2561)
Brooke decided she wanted to call Lucas. She dialed the number and waited. "Hello?" Lucas said sounding out of breath.
"Hey Broody!"
"Hello Brooke. Sorry but I can't stay long, I'm in the middle of practice."
"Oh sorry, I forgot, but I was just calling to say hi. I'll let you go."
"Ok. I'll talk to you later though."
"Ok Broody, I love you!"
"I love you too."
"Bye."
"Bye."
"Ohh, Lucas Scott goes sappy!" Lucas's teammates teased.
"Shut up!"
"When do we get to meet her?"
"At the game now will you guys leave my love life alone?"
"Fine."