Grabbing his shirt from the floor, Lucas slipped it over his head before heading downstairs where Peyton was in the kitchen. She was sitting at the small kitchen table with a mug of hot chocolate in front of her.
Looking up from her mug, she saw Lucas comming into the kitchen.
"Well, what did she say?" Peyton asked with concern.
"She said she wants to talk to me tonight. But just as friends. She sounds like something is really wrong, so I think I'm going to go and find out what's up if that's ok with you."He said.
"Of course. I love you for caring about her and wanting to make sure she's ok. She's always going to be my Brooke even if she doesn't want to be. And I also know that at the end of the night you will be coming back to me. We have some unfinished buisness." she said with a smile.
"Ok. But only if you're sure you're ok with this. Yes, I care about what's going on with Brooke, but I'm in love with you."
Peyton smiled. She never got tired of hearing that. Lucas was in love with her. That thought alone filled her with so much happiness that she'd never felt before.
"Go. I'm fine with it. Besides, I'd much rather her talk to someone who cares than turning to someone who doesn't. I'll be waiting when you get done." Peyton said.
"Ok. But I shouldn't be gone long. I really want to be with you tonight. And not for that, but just to be in your arms." Lucas said as he leaned down to grace her lips with a kiss.
"Be careful. And I love you." she said before he walked out the door.
Peyton was left with her thoughts. She really was ok with him going to talk to Brooke tonight. Who knew? Maybe this could be the start of her and Brooke getting back on track.
Meanwhile, Brooke sat on the bleachers at the River Court. She had never felt so lonely in her life. When she pressed the call button tonight, she wasn't even sure if calling him would be the best thing. But when he told her it was fine, she knew that he would be the one person who would be able to hear her out. Normally, she would have turned to Peyton, but it was still too painful to talk to her.
Brooke looked up as a figure emerged from the dark. Once under the lights, she saw it was Lucas and she let out a breath she didn't know she'd been holding. She'd never been this broken and afraid before. Hopefully, Lucas could help her shed some light on the the destruction that was her life.
AN: I know that this was a very short chapter, but trust me. The next chapter will shed light on what's going on with Brooke. As aways, thanks for reading. Your reviews are what keeps me going.