Author note: Hey guys. I'm really sorry for not updating this story for so long but I had a major writer block for it. Anyway here is chapter 18 i hope you're going to enjoy it :)

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Two months later.

"But does she knows where you are?" Asked Brooke curiously.

"If you mean having dinner with you… Yes she does." Replied Lucas with a smile.

"Ouch…" Said Brooke grimacing.

"Surprisingly no." Said Lucas nodding. "It's clear we're not together. I mean we're living together but that's it. We maybe exchange about 2 words a day." Added Lucas shrugging.

"I'm sorry" said Brooke sincerely putting her hand on top of Lucas's. She made it clear to him and to Haley that she was still in love with him and that a part of her will probably always will but she knew deep down that they were not meant to be. How come the person you love can't be the one for you. She thought back then.

"Aww don't be." Said Lucas rolling his eyes. "It was hurting at first but now…" he shrugged. "I don't really care anymore." At least it's what I try to convince myself of. He added to himself.

"Look at the bright side Luke, at least she acknowledges your existence!" Said Brooke sadly. "When she said I was dead to her she meant it!" Added Brooke shaking her head.

Lucas felt bad for Brooke because it seems that Peyton was blaming Brooke a lot more than she was blaming him and it was unfair. "Well… Believe me Brooke living with Peyton just now is about as fun as getting kicked in the jewels." He said trying to sound serious.

Brooke burst into laugher. She didn't expect Lucas to say something like that.

Lucas couldn't contain his laugher any longer he burst into laugher too.

Peyton was looking at Brooke and Lucas having dinner from the street.

They're laughing now! Thought Peyton with both anger and jealousy. They are not feeling bad…They're having fun. She added shaking her head.

She turned around to go.

At this moment Lucas looked by the window and frowned.

"Peyton?" He said almost whispering.

"And you say she is not on your mind!" Said Brooke slightly hurt.

"No…Peyton" he said pointing to someone outside.

"Go." Said Brooke with a smile." Maybe…Maybe it's not too late for you two." Said Brooke sincerely. Not like it is for us or Peyton and I. She thought sadly.

"I…" Started Lucas looking from Brooke to Peyton.

"Go!" Said Brooke almost shouting now. "I know too well that nobody can stand on Leyton's way!"

"Thank you!" Said Lucas sincerely standing up. He threw money on the table and ran as fast as he could.

"Peyton." He shouted when he was close enough.

Fuck! He saw you idiot! Thought Peyton angry but she continued to walk.

Lucas sighed. "Peyton!" He shouted again finally catching her arm.

"What?!" She barked aggressively finally turning around.

"What?!" Asked Lucas surprised. "You're the one spying and you are the one shouting?!" He laughed sarcastically. "You're good!" He added sincerely impressed.

"I….Go back to your girlfriend Lucas!" Said Peyton spitefully and short of argument.

"I….Gosh!! I'm not dating Brooke and you know that! We…" Lucas sighed. "We made a terrible mistake that's all."

"I'm…I'm not even angry against you anymore." Said Peyton finally giving up. "I'm angry against myself."

Lucas seemed confused.

"I screwed up my all future to be with you Lucas and…and I should have known you didn't deserve it." She added calmly.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Asked Lucas annoyed. "I don't think you had to make some heart wrenching sacrifice to be with me." He added sure of himself.

"Yeah?! Well think again! The record label offered me a job after the internship but I refused it because I wanted to be with you!" Peyton shouted out of pain.

Lucas jaw dropped. He didn't intend such a revelation.

"I thought you were the One! I…" She had a sarcastic laugh. "I thought you would never hurt me that you would always love me!" She shook her head. "I was just a stupid kid."

Lucas walked to her. "But I love you Peyton I really do." He said with tears in his eyes.

"Don't you dare say…." Started Peyton but Lucas cut her off by kissing her with passion.

Peyton fought for a second before giving up and kissing him back.

They finally parted breathless.

"Don't say you don't love me anymore because I know you do." He whispered against her lips.

"I never said that." Said Peyton looking down. "But love is not enough this time." She added sadly.

Lucas looked at her walking away and asked himself a question. Is love enough? He didn't know anymore.