"Maybe part of loving is learning to let go."

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heartbrokenjock3: Have you met someone who looks, act, and sounds like someone you used to know but isn't really that person?

myemptyheart3: Like a déjà vu? No, I haven't. Why?

heartbrokenjock3: You just sound like someone I used to really, really know. And it's creeping me out in a way.

myemptyheart3: Don't be. Trust me, I have never met a Lucas Scott before in my whole life. Or in my case, I don't remember knowing a Lucas Scott. Don't worry, I'm not a psycho, a stalker, or something.

heartbrokenjock3: I know! Just checking.

myemptyheart3: I know! Let's play a game.

heartbrokenjock3: How? We're like 1000 kilometers away from each other.

myemptyheart3: Not that kind of game, silly! I don't know what game actually. How about…umm…20 questions?

heartbrokenjock3: That's fine with me. I guess we'll find out more about each other.

myemptyheart3: Ok. So, I'll ask a question and we'll both answer it, and vice versa. Sounds good?

heartbrokenjock3: Whatever you say Penelope! LOL!

myemptyheart3: Ok, I'll start. Favorite color? Red, 'cause I look sexy in red. LOL!

heartbrokenjock3: Blue, 'cause someone said it brings out my eyes. Favorite movie? Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

myemptyheart3: Duh! The Notebook! As if there's something else. Favorite book? The Alchemist.

heartbrokenjock: Winter of our Discontent. Favorite Actor? Vin Diesel.

myemptyheart3: Brad Pitt!!! Favorite actress? Julia Roberts.

heartbrokenjock3: Umm…I think I'll pass on this one. I haven't really decided on that yet. Favorite flowers?

myemptyheart3: I'll have to say, tulips. What you're type of girl?

heartbrokenjock3: Someone who has dimples, a compassionate heart, a cheery attitude, and someone who's not afraid to show who they really are. What's your type of guy?

myemptyheart3: I don't know. I guess someone who has a sense of humor, someone who's fun to be around, and, of course, someone who accepts me whoever I may be.

heartbrokenjock3: Wow! I think we are compatible. I mean, I like to believe I have the attitudes of the guy you're looking for, and you certainly have the qualities I'm looking for in a girl.

myemptyheart3: Is Mr. Scott checking me out? LOL!

heartbrokenjock3: Maybe. Maybe not. You know what, I think I have moved on from Cheery.

myemptyheart3: Really? Good for you!

heartbrokenjock3: I know! But that doesn't mean I have forgotten all about Cheery. She will always be my first love, but I have to move on somehow. I bet she has already.

myemptyheart3: I think you should not give up on her. But if that's what you want, then I'm supporting you all the way.

heartbrokenjock3: Thanks! I mean, for everything.

myemptyheart3: NO biggie! So, who's the girl?

heartbrokenjock3: What girl?

myemptyheart3: You said you have moved one. I'm guessing you saw someone already.

heartbrokenjock3: Oh, right! I don't want to tell you.

myemptyheart3: Why not?!

heartbrokenjock3: You might know her.

myemptyheart3:Gosh Lucas! There are a lot of girls in the whole wide universe. What are odds of knowing the same girl you're courting? Come on, tell me!

heartbrokenjock3: Oh, I don't know!

myemptyheart3: Tell me! It'll be our little secret. (wink!)

heartbrokenjock3: Alright. Here goes nothing. It's you.

myemptyheart3: What do you mean?

heartbrokenjock3: It's you who I am in love with. I love you Penelope!

myemptyheart3: I don't know what to say.

heartbrokenjock3: Just say something, anything. I'm about to die in here.

heartbrokenjock3: Still there?

(myemptyheart3 has logged out)

BROOKE'S POV

Oh my gosh! What was that he just said! He's in love with me?! When did that happen? But wait, I should be rejoicing right now. I feel the same way about him. I love him too! Like so much! Even though we haven't met yet, I feel like we have a connection somewhere. When I'm talking with him, all of my problems just seem to go away. I feel safe with him and he has all the things I want in a guy? But still, why do I feel like it's still wrong?

Why do I feel like I'm not ready for this? Like my heart couldn't take it if he breaks it. Am I ready for this? Just when everything is going well, it just goes for the wrong turn at the right time.

What do I do?

LUCAS' POV

What was that I just said?! I freaked her out- big time! But I'm not lying. As corny as it sounds, I'm truly, madly, deeply in love with her. I know it sounds so sudden and unthought-of, but with her, everything just feels so right. All of my problems just go away when I talk with her. Heck, she even helped move on from Brooke/ Cheery.

But is my heart for this again- physically and emotionally? What if she ends up leaving me too? What if she breaks my heart? Or what if I break hers? But everything just feels right, there's no denying about that. But I think I screwed up when I broke it to her.

What do I do now? All I know is I'm in love with her…