The gang was still enjoying themselves. They all loved hanging out with one another, but Brooke was worried that once Lucas and Peyton had their baby things would change. Things changed when Nathan and Haley had Jamie. Brooke would never say that it was a bad change because in truth she was jealous. She loved the fact that her best friends had started their families, but she wanted one too. Brooke knew that once Peyton had her daughter that Brooke would be left to herself more. She wanted to have someone she could confide in. Brooke found herself thinking of having a family with Julian, even though she had only known him for a short while. Brooke's thoughts were interrupted when Haley thought it was time for the gang to enjoy some celebratory cake.

"Let's go. Let's go. We've got to move our butts into the house. Let's go!" exclaimed an enthusiastic Haley.

"Geez Haley. You would think that you were pregnant and not Peyton. Either that or Jamie is influencing you a little too much," replied Brooke.

There was a long pause until Haley finally said, "well...."

"What?" questioned Brooke. "You are so pregnant!" stated a very excited Brooke once she saw the look on Haley's face.

"Brooke, I wanted to bring it up another time because I know we are celebrating your new job, but since you brought it up..." rambled Haley very quickly.

"Don't worry Haley, I am so happy for you. This just means I get to spoil another one of my nieces or nephews," responded Brooke who was trying to calm down a rambling Haley.

"Oh great Brooke. Get your butt in the house," said Haley as she entered the house.

Brooke and Julian were left to themselves outside and Julian could not help but notice Brooke's sudden mood change.

"Brooke, Brooke," called Julian, " Are you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. I was just thinking about something," replied Brooke.

Julian noticed that Brooke was not showing her normal smile rather she was forcing herself to smile. "Brooke, I know that we have not known each other all that long, but I know you are far from okay. Brooke we are friends, you can talk to me. What is wrong?"

"Julian. Nothing is wrong. I am fine. Please just leave it alone," replied Brooke as she stomped off into Nathan and Haley's house.

Julian knew that he should give Brooke some space so he decided to stay outside for a little bite longer. Shortly after Brooke had stomped off into the house, Peyton came outside to find a confused looking Julian.

"Julian, I saw Brooke stomp off into the house. What happened? What did you say to her to make her so upset?" questioned a worried Peyton. Peyton had always tended to defend and protect Brooke, even if she did not know the whole story.

"Peyton, I really have no idea. Once everybody went inside I noticed that she was kind of depressed looking, so I asked her what was upsetting her and she wanted me to drop it but I wouldn't. I really don't get why she was so upset," replied Julian.

"Well I probably should not tell you this but I can tell that you really care for Brooke and I know she really cares for you (that statement caused Julian to show Peyton his famous smirk), but she really wants a family. I know that she loves us and Jamie and her soon-to-be niece," explained Peyton as she rubbed her belly, "but she wants what we all have. She pretends that we cannot notice, but it is obvious," explained Peyton.

"Oh, well I wish that she would have let me know that. And to answer your accusation about caring for Brooke, I really like her and I would never intentionally hurt her. I know I haven't known her that long, but I feel like I have known her for a long time," stated Julian.

"Sorry about yelling at you. I didn't mean to blame you for Brooke being upset. I can get really protective of her some times. Call it my motherly instincts," joked Peyton. "I can see that you really care for her. Don't worry she really cares for you too," added Peyton.

After a couple moments of silence, Peyton finally spoke up, "I will go find Brooke. Oh a Julian, please don't mention what I told you. She will mention it on her own terms." With that Julian was left to ponder on his own until he heard footsteps some five minutes later.

"Brooke, I am very sorry. I did not mean to upset you. I just wanted to know what was making you upset because I care about you. I would love if I could make it up some how," stated Julian.

"Julian, there is no reason for you to be sorry. I completely freaked out. I took out my anger on you and there was no reason for that," replied Brooke.

"I hope you know that you can always come to me Brooke. I love being your friend and talking to you," stated Julian. He knew that he was lying a little to Brooke because he wanted to be more than her friend, but he would take what he could get.

And with that Brooke walked closer to Julian and gave him a hug. Brooke had no clue that guys could be so kind, without wanting something in return.

"Brooke, I would love to stay and talk but we have work tomorrow, which means I should head home since it is nearly midnight," stated Julian as he checked his watch.

"Oh I am so sorry Julian. I did not realize how late it had become," responded Brooke.

"Don't worry about it Brooke. I will see you tomorrow at work," said Julian as he kissed her cheek. Brooke was unsure if she was the only one who felt the sparks when he kissed her, but once she saw his smirk she knew she was not the only one.

When Brooke walked into work the following morning she found her favorite flowers waiting for her with a note attached stating, "Brooke I am sorry about last night. Please let me make it up to you. Saturday night at 7pm."

Brooke read the note several times, but her smile never wavered. Don't get her wrong she was nervous as hell about this potential date, but she was also all so excited.

AN: Sorry about the long wait better chapters. I had some writer's block. This chapter turned out totally different than i expected, but some people fall for one another quicker than other people do.

I hope the Peyton/Julian part did not bother you. I really liked that part. Please let me know any of your thoughts. Also let me know what you would like to see come up.

I know several of you do not like that Julian is a model, but don't worry I will explain that in upcoming chapters.

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