So here's the next chapter. I didn't get many reviews last update, tell me what you think of how the story's going guys, i'd like to know!

Chapter Thirteen: Some pervert thinks I'm a prostitute

Really good

Remember this!

Really, really good

Read the post-it's stuck to the table in between Mouth and Lucas.

"And here's another one" Mouth said as he removed yet another post-it from the page he was trying to read. Luc, we have to include this! Read the post-it.

"Who knew looking up The Cold War could be so hard. If only I needed to find information on the French Revolution, you see that would be easy seeing as you've practically marked everything" Mouth said pulling out another post-it.

Lucas laughed "Okay, first of all that wasn't me. Brooke gets a little crazy with the post-its and second of all, why aren't you using your own textbook?" Lucas asked putting some of the post-its back on the page.

"Because I forgot mine" Mouth said as he continued to search through the book "And I have these questions to do for next period"

Lucas raised his eyebrow "That's not like you Mouth, everything okay?"

Mouth looked up at Lucas, what exactly could he say to that… No everything's not fine Lucas, I'm tired and really forgetful because I've been spending most of my time trying to bring down your father for murdering your uncle… but I'll try and get some beauty sleep.

"I'm just working hard for finals." Mouth lied.

Lucas nodded. Typical Mouth

"So how is it working with Brooke?" Mouth asked, changing the subject.

"It's great. I'm really glad we get to spend more time together. Did you know that when we first broke up she didn't even want to be friends?"

"Erm… no I didn't" Mouth said, continuing to search through Lucas's textbook

"I guess she was still hurt about everything. I think she still is, but she's letting me in, trying to be friends with me and I'm so grateful for that because… I couldn't imagine not having her in my life…" Lucas paused; he honestly didn't know why he was being so open with Mouth. It wasn't that Mouth wasn't a good friend of his but it had been a long-time since he talked about how he felt about Brooke to anyone.

"What, as a friend?" Mouth asked

Before Lucas could answer the question Peyton approached the table. "Hi guys" she said as she sat next to Lucas "What are you doing?"

Mouth looked at Lucas as if to tell him to answer the question, but Lucas's face went blank

"Well…" Mouth began "I was just trying to find some information on the Cold War but Lucas's book is covered in post-its"

"Post-its?" Peyton asked.

"Yeah, apparently Brooke gets really excited about the post-its and started writing little notes…" Mouth looked up at Peyton, who didn't seem amused by the story and judging by the look on Lucas's face he decided it best he stop talking.

"You know what; I think I'd probably have more luck finding some information on the internet. I'm gonna go." Mouth said, sensing the awkward moment.

Mouth got up from the table and made a speedy exit out of the library. Even though all the information he needed, could be found in the library, he had decided there was no point as he definitely wasn't going to finish his work for next lesson. I'll probably skip. Mouth thought to himself. God, what was happening to him, "skipping class" and landing Lucas in that awkward situation with Peyton. Mouth needed to get some sleep and stop worrying about Dan.

"Boo!" Mouth jumped, turning around to see Brooke.

"My God Brooke" Mouth said catching his breath

"Sorry Mouth… why are you so jumpy? Are you okay?" Brooke asked.

There it was again that question.

"You can tell me Mouth" Brooke continued "Is everything okay. Is it school?" Brooke asked.

Mouth just looked at her as she began to ask him all the possible things that could be bothering him. Had she completely forgotten everything he told her?

"If there's anything you want me to do Mouth…"

Mouth couldn't take it anymore, he understood that they were surrounded by people and she was probably trying her best not to bring it up but he just had to say something, however rude or unfair it might be otherwise he was going to scream… "Unless…" Mouth began in a bitter, condescending tone "Unless, you can find a way to get Dan to admit to…" Before Mouth could finish his sentence Brooke pulled him into the empty classroom next to them.

"What the hell do you think you're playing at Mouth?" Brooke said looking through the now closed door of the classroom "Did you want the whole school to know, before you've even told Lucas. What the hell were you trying to do?" Brooke said, trying to keep her cool.

"Me? What about you? Pretending like nothing's happened" Mouth spat back. He knew what he saying was unfair, he knew she was just trying to keep his secret but he was angry and tired with the whole Dan issue and the only person who knew, the only person he could take it out on was Brooke.

"Pretending? I can't believe you Mouth, you tell me this huge secret, which I can't tell anyone about, which I can't tell Lucas or Karen about and expect me to keep quiet which, has been killing me by the way and now you excuse me of not caring!" Brooke's voice began to break "Do you know how hard it's been keeping this from Lucas, looking him in the face everyday and knowing, not saying anything. I was with him when Keith died, with Karen and now I have to lie to them" A tear fell down Brooke's face.

Mouth looked down. What had he done? He should have never told her. He never knew how she felt because she never said anything, not like this anyway "I know its not much but, at least your not putting them through all of that pain again"

"I try telling myself that, but I know and you know it's wrong"

Mouth looked away, he knew she was right.

"It makes me sick thinking about what Dan did and even sicker knowing that he's out there right now carrying on as if he didn't do anything. Don't think that I'm keeping this secret because I want to because I don't, you hear me, I don't want to. But because you're my friend and you begged me not to, I have. I honestly don't know what sort of person that makes me but that's what I'm doing and how I chose to try and cope with it is up to me, okay! Don't ask me not to say anything and blurt out things like that in the hall"

"Brooke I…"

"I can't talk about this anymore Mouth" Brooke said, grabbing her bag and walking out the classroom. Mouth watched as she disappeared down the hall. Mouth hated feeling this way, for some reason whenever he felt angry about Dan he seemed to take it out on Brooke. Dan shouldn't be allowed to get away with this! Mouth thought to himself. He grabbed his bag and headed down the hall. There was no point staying in school today. He'd rather be doing something more useful with his time like… trying to bring down Dan.

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As Lucas approached his locker he saw a pink post-it reading…

I'll meet you in the café after practise.

Brooke xxx

Lucas smiled to himself. The past two weeks working with Brooke had been great. At first he could see that she found it hard to let her guard done but within a few minutes of them talking and laughing together it felt like nothing had changed. Lucas reached up to open his locker as Peyton came over pulling off the post-it.

"So you're going to be hanging out with Brooke again. It's like the fifth time in two weeks"

"We have a lot of work to do" Lucas replied getting his books out of his locker

"Really? Because we're doing the same project and Rachel and I haven't met up once"

"That's because you and Rachel for some reason, don't seem to get along and you're both too stubborn to just talk to each other"

"You and Brooke must get along really, really well then" Peyton said suggestively

Lucas just looked at her; he wasn't going to respond to that.

"And what's with the kisses?" Peyton paused and thought about what she about to say next "She still has feelings for you Lucas"

Lucas couldn't help but look up as Peyton said that. Really, could she? Lucas felt himself smile but looking at Peyton, instantly tried laughed off the suggestion. "They're just a few crosses on a piece of paper"

"No, they're not. If she had just done one kiss then maybe but she did three"

Lucas was completely confused by Peyton's logic "What difference does that make?" he asked

"Forget it" Peyton said, scrunching up the post-it and throwing it in a nearby bin.

"I've got to go" Lucas said shutting his locker "Sorry Peyt." Lucas began heading down the hall.

"Call me!" Peyton shouted after him, Lucas turned around and nodded before continuing to walk down the hall. Peyton stood there for a moment dreading the thought of having cheer practice with her boyfriends new best friend, but knew it best for everyone sakes she go, she didn't want to give Brooke another reason to play the victim.

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Brooke tried to walk as quickly as she could, not only was it cold and windy but it was dark. I will never, ever let Rachel borrow my car again! Brooke said to herself as she wrapped her arms around herself to keep her warm. She was wearing her cheerleading outfit, which believe it or not was not made for insulation against cold winds. Brooke had let Rachel borrow he car at lunch and being the genius that Rachel was she had lost the car keys by the end of day. How someone manages to lose car keys is beyond me. Brooke thought to herself. Better still Rachel had managed to get a lift off some sophomore and being the kind person she is forgot to tell Brooke where she had parked the car, for all Brooke knew some lucky punk of the street could have found the car keys and stolen the car. Brooke rolled her eyes just thinking about it.

A gush of wind blew past, Brooke felt the cold against her chest, and she hurried down the road, trying her best to walk really fast without actually running. As she turned the corner of the road she saw a car slowdown, edging towards the pavement.

Great, some pervert thinks I'm a prostitute. Brooke began walking a little faster, however the driver continued to follow her down the road, flashing for her to stop. Stay calm, keep walking, they'll get bored and drive off. Brooke tried to tell herself, but the driver seemed to become persistent and was now hooting. Okay, I'm screwed. Brooke thought she could be brave walking alone in the dark on what looked like a completely deserted road. Karen's Café had never seemed this far before, mind you she was always driving. She didn't want to call for help but the road looked like it was getting longer and the stupid driver wouldn't leave her alone.

Beep, beep

The driver hooted again flashing his head lights. Brooke rummaged through her bag. "Come one, come on, come on" She said to herself looking for her cell. Where is it? She could feel the car slowing down and coming to a stop Oh my god the guy is getting out the car!! Brooke reached into her bag one more time, grabbing her cell. She continued to walk quickly; she didn't want to run just in case the guy got angry, she could hear his footsteps get faster. Oh my god! She clutched onto her bag and opened her cell. She could here the guy behind her walking even faster now. Her hands were shaking, she pressed speed dial 1 and waited for it to start ringing.

"Pick up, pick up. Please pick up!" Brooke whispered frantically.

Just then she felt a hand on her shoulder. Her body froze. Run, run, run… you idiot!

"Miss Davis?" The voice said.

Brooke turned around slowly.

"Mr Scott?" Brooke said turning around. Oh my God it's Dan!

"Hello Brooke?" Said the person on the other end of the line

"Are you going to get that?" Dan asked, pointing to her cell.

Brooke was still recovering from the shock of what had just happened. "Erm…" she said pulling the phone up her ear, only for it to cut off "My batteries dead"

"I saw you walking and I wondered whether you wanted a lift, seeing as I'm on my way to Karen's anyway"

I bet you are. And you just had to chase me down the street and nearly give me a damn heartache.

"I'd been trying to get you attention for a while, was everything okay?"

What sort of question is that, of course I'm not okay Mr. Murdering Scott; you bloody chased me down the road in your Mr. Mayor car and made me think I was being followed. Other than that I'm just peachy. "Erm… yeah, I had my earphones in" As soon as the words came out of Brookes mouth she realised how silly they were. Both she and Dan looked at each other, she wasn't wearing any earphones. Brooke smiled nervously.

Dan just looked at her, implying he knew more than he was letting on. "So Miss Davis would you like a lift or…?"

All of Brooke's instincts screamed for her not to get in his car, that she should rather walk than get in the car with the devil but, it was so cold and she couldn't exactly say no, not without making herself look even more suspicious than she already did.

"Yes, thank you Mr. Scott"

They both walked back towards the car. As Brooke walked over and sat in the passenger's seat she thought to herself. This is going to be a very long journey.

Dan grinned "Don't forget your seatbelt Miss Davis."