I haven't updated in a while and I'm really sorry but thanks so much for the reviews! School has been insane and I realized I had the whole story planned about but forgot about number 9 You Found Me…so I either might adjust the story a little or just take that song out completely. Anyway here is the next chapter and I'd really appreciate any feedback.

Chapter 5: Gone

You were wrong. If you think you can walk right through my door…

"I'm sorry I'm obviously imagining things. You did not just say that you were still in love with me." Brooke looked into Nathan's piercing blue eyes for the first time since she had gotten into the room. No, this couldn't be happening. This was supposed to be her method of getting over Nathan. Just to let all of her emotions out, tell him how she actually felt without him hearing or waking up. She didn't want to talk to him. She couldn't even look at him anymore without feeling sick to her stomach. And what killed her the most was that even with every reason she had to walk out the door, her curiosity got the better of her. If Nathan was telling the truth and did still love her, why did he cheat on her? With her best friend. Who obviously still had feelings for Nathan. His was all so complicated and screwed up. It was almost lucky she got out when she did. Oh crap. She had completely forgotten about Lucas.

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Lucas stood in the doorway waiting for Brooke to come out. He should have just waited in the car. The situation in itself was awkward. The past week had just been a whirlwind altogether. And now here he was. At the hospital in a small town in god only knows where because the girl he liked wanted to see if her ex boyfriend who cheated on her was ok. Why anyone would cheat on someone like Brooke was beyond him but it brought back a lot of old memories he wished wouldn't resurface. But he knew he was going crazy when he saw the girl he was thinking about in the hospital room. He stared back hoping that it was in fact just a mirage but when the girl turned her head and caught his eye it wasn't a dream.

"Haley?"

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"Brooke, I know I made a lot of mistakes when we were together but I want to fix that now." Nathan pleaded.

"A lot of mistakes? So there was more than just Peyton?" Brooke was so mad she couldn't even think straight. The nerve of him was unbelievable.

"No that's not what I meant-"

"And anyway aren't you dating Peyton? So what, are you only interested in girls when you already have a backup. You don't love me, and I'm not sure you ever did. You like the chase and that's all. It's like when you had me you still needed something better, so you went to Peyton. And then you decided Peyton wasn't good enough and you think you can come crawling back to me? Well you are wrong. I hope you two have a wonderful life together." Brooke got up and started to leave.

"Brooke." Nathan called stopping her in her tracks.

"What?" she said harshly.

"I'm sorry. I'm really, really sorry." She turned around to face him and was surprised to see how sincere he looked. "For everything. For hurting you, and your relationship with Peyton. I truly am sorry. I just wanted you to know that."

There is nothing you can say. Sorry doesn't cut it, babe

"Well, you're a little late. Bye, Nathan."

Doesn't matter what you do

It's what you did that's hurting you

All I needed was the truth

Now I'm gone

She walked out with her head held high but inside just wanted to break down. She wasn't ready to face everyone yet. She made a quick detour to the bathroom and just let it all go and cried. This was another thing to add to the list of things she hated about herself. She hated being this emotional. She hated that she cared. Cared about if Nathan was all right, and cared that Peyton was going to get her heart broken by him too. She couldn't help it though, it was who she was. And at the end of the day there was nothing else to do but deal with it. She just had to move on and leave this all behind her.

"He's up." Were her only words to those in the waiting room before grabbing Lucas' hand and running out the hospital door.

"Whoa, slow down is everything ok?" Lucas grabbed her hand in attempt to stop her. Instead of answering she leaned up and kissed him passionately, He pulled his arm around her waist to pull her closer but then realized where they were. It probably wasn't the best idea to start making out in front of the hospital. Not that he wasn't enjoying it, he was just confused.

"Wow. Ummm what was that?" Lucas glanced at her trying to figure out what that kiss could have meant.

"I'm sorry. It was too soon and now we're living together. I am such an idiot. Obviously you aren't into me like that. I just though since you cam here and…"

This time it was Brooke who was caught off guard as Lucas gently kissed her once more.

They pulled away both with stupid grins on their faces.

"So what does this mean?"

"Well boyfriend,"

"Boyfriend?"

"What do you have a problem with that?"

"No not at all just one minute we weren't anything and now we're dating. It's just going to take me a while to wrap all this around my head."

They continued their little banter on the way back to the city. Brooke, thinking about how happy she was she was finally going to get over Nathan. And Lucas, well, he was just hoping Brooke didn't still stay in contact with Haley.

Ok I know it was a rash decision for Brooke to just run out and kiss Lucas. But hopefully it will all make sense as we keep going. Please Review! Brucas next chapter...Addicted.