**This Very Quick Chapter Is For The Very Eager People Who Really Wanted To Know What Happens**

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..... Why would Rachel do this? , Brooke watched Lucas walking away and never felt such regret in her life.

She stormed over to Rachel , "what did you do Rachel?". Rachel smiled and folded her arms as if she was proud of what she did, "I told him".

Brooke shook her head and started tearing up , "You really don't get it do you?". "Get what?", Rachel replied sarcastically.

"He was more than just a bet to me Rachel, a lot more". Rachel looked at her with a cold expression, she didn't feel any remorse. "Whatever Brooke , he deserved to know the truth".

Brooke walked away and ran after Lucas. "Lucas? , please just stop". He turned around , "What is it Brooke?". "i want you to know that i'm really sorry".

He shook his head , "Okay , there you said it. can i go now?". Brooke looked in his pain filled eyes, "Just please listen to me".

He interrupted , "I thought i was more to you than some stupid bet. "Lucas. you are". He attempted to walk away and she grabbed his arm. He whispered , "Just please let go".

She loosened her grip and he slowly walked away. After he was out of the school doors she whispered to herself , "I Love you".

Lucas arrived at his house and lay on his bed staring at the ceiling. His phone rang and as soon as he saw 'Brooke' on caller ID he picked it up, and then put it down.

Haley came through his bedroom door and looked at him. "I'm sorry Lucas". She walked over and gave him a warm and much needed hug. "Why would she do that Haley?".

he muttered on her shoulder. "I don't know Luke". trying to comfort him.

He lifted his head and she wiped a tear that was streaming down his nose, "You're gonna be okay Lucas". He attempted a smile, "You sure about that?".

His phone rang again , he again answered and then hung up. "Brooke?", Haley asked even though it was obviously rhetorical.

She pulled him up and grabbed his hand, "Come on , we better get back to school".

They arrived and a group of girls ran over to him , "Luke, is it true you're free for prom now?". He looked around not knowing what to say.

Haley rubbed his shoulder, "Yeah, Luke does need a date if anyone's interested". "I am". A girl said in the background. Lucas turned around to see Rachel smiling at him.

She walked over and looped her arm into his , "Lucas is taken". she said warding off the other girls. They all walked away and Haley looked at Lucas. "

Okay Luke, guess you've got a date to prom".He looked confused and a little scared to say no to her. Haley walked away , "Cya later Luke".

Rachel still linking onto Lucas started walking with him ,"So , this is gonna be fun huh?". Lucas nodded unconvincingly.

They arrived in class and Brooke looked at them very jealous. Rachel kissed him on the cheek and sat in her seat. Lucas sat in his seat next to Brooke, avoiding

eye contact with her. "Hi". Brooke attempted a conversation. "hey". Lucas replied coldly. not even looking at her.

All the way through class, Lucas didn't look at Brooke once. He stared into space and completely ignored his surroundings. The bell rang for second period and Lucas jumped out of

his seat, then out of the room. Brooke watched him walk away and looked very sad. She grabbed Rachel's arm , "What are you doing with Lucas?".

Rachel smiled, "we're actually going to prom". Brooke looked extremely shocked and hurt. "A-and, he asked you?". "Not exactly, I kinda offered but the point is. He's my date".

She walked away and Brooke slummed back in her seat, she flopped her head into her hands and groaned.

**2 weeks later**

Rachel was preparing for prom with a very depressed and unco-operative Lucas. She didn't even have feelings for him, it was just to hurt Brooke.

Brooke wasn't going to prom , it was her dream fantasy ever since she was 11 years old. Lately all she ever thought about was Lucas, and how

she wishes she could take back what she did to him. Lucas was putting on his tux when Haley came into the room, "Can i come in?".

"Yeah", Lucas replied. Haley entered the room with her eyes covered , "Are you naked?". "No, why would you think that. I invited you in".

Haley slowly uncovered her eyes , "Well , you've said it was okay before and i walked in on you. In your head gear".

Lucas smirked , "I thought we promised not to talk about that". Haley laughed , "Okay , we won't".

He pulled on his jacket and buttoned it up , Haley smiled and pulled a letter out of her bag. "Here Luke, Brooke told me to give this to you".

He took the letter looking confused , "You spoke to Brooke?". Haley nodded , "She's not as bad as i thought".

Lucas put the letter in his jacket pocket and looked at Haley , "I'll read it later". They were interrupted by a knock on the door.

Rachel entered the room smiling, "Cute". she said looking at Lucas. He fake smiled and looked at her. "You look nice too".

"Well , I'm gonna go home and wait for Nathan". she gave Lucas a hug and walked out of his bedroom door.

"You ready?", Rachel asked linking onto him arm. "Yeah i guess". They walked out of the room and got in the limo.

On the entire ride there Lucas' mind was focused on Brooke, how he missed her and what she put in that letter.

They arrived at prom and a part of Lucas was hoping to see her there, he hadn't seen her in over two weeks and he missed her in all honesty.

"Wanna dance?", Rachel asked. "Maybe later". Lucas replied sitting in the chair behind him and pulling off his bow.

Rachel sat next to him, "Think they have any alcohol around here?". Lucas shook his head , not even really listening to her.

"Well , I'm gonna go and look. You're seriously boring me". She stood up and walked away.

Lucas sighed and pulled off his jacket, suddenly remembering the letter. He took it out of his pocket and unsealed it.

Reading.....

"Dear

Lucas, I hope you have a really good time at the prom with Rachel. I won't be there because i'm leaving that night.

My Dad said i can come and live with him in California. I just wanted to tell you , i'm so sorry for what i did to you.

You really didn't deserve that, you're a good person who deserves a lot better than me. Truth is, i have never felt as good as when i'm with you.

No other boy has ever made me heart beat faster and slower at the same time. The bet is off, so please don't think i'm saying any of this to still win.

That bet was a mistake, but i probably would have still done it if i had to do it over again. because it brought me to you. I saw that you were, not only

good looking, you were funny, smart and generous. You see the best in people, and you saw the best in me.

The way you carried me to my car when i fell asleep, tucked me in and kissed me goodnight. I told you that i wanted to tell you something when i called

you that morning to meet me at my locker. What i was gonna say was I Love You, there it is. It scares me to death and i don't expect you to say it back.

I just wanted you to know, that's how i feel. It's the way I'll always feel no matter what.

So thank you , for spending the time with me that you did. it really meant a lot to me.

I hope I'll see you again in the future, and hopefully you would have moved closer to forgiving me.

Love you always,

Brooke xxxx

Lucas read the letter over and over again, he realized that he was a bet at first. But she did fall in love with him and so did he her.

Rachel walked back to Lucas , "You ready to dance yet?". He stood up and looked at her , "No, I'm going getting Brooke".

He ran out of the gymnasium. "Oh, whatever". Rachel said as she stumbled onto the dance floor.