AN: Sorry it took me longer to update than I would have liked, but I have been recuperating from the cold, so needless to say I have not felt like doing anything except for sleep. But I feel better now, so you get a new chapter. I hope you like it.

I do not own any of the characters in this story except Christy. I do not own any of the quotes in this chapter that are from One Tree Hill.

Chapter 13

It was back to everyday life for Brooke and Julian. Brooke was packing for her trip to New York. She was going to be gone for the next two weeks to help with the fashion shows. Julian was going to be in Tree Hill for most of the two weeks due to him having to film his new movie. However, he promised Brooke he'd be in New York for the weekends. He had to help model some of the clothes Brooke made anyway. They were both hoping they would get some quality alone time also.

Brooke was just finishing packing when there was a knock at her door. She was hoping it was Julian to come say goodbye, but when she answered the door she came face to face with her best friend.

"Oh hey, P. Sawyer," stated Brooke.

"Well, I'm happy to see you too, B. Davis," teased Peyton.

"Sorry, I was hoping that Julian would be able to stop by before I had to leave for the airport," explained Brooke. "I am happy to see you though, Peyton."

"Yeah, that's kind of why I stopped by. How did your surprises go over?" questioned Peyton.

"Oh well. It was great," smirked Brooke.

"You totally had sex with him Brooke," replied Peyton.

"Yeah, I did," admitted Brooke. "Do you want to know something else?" questioned Brooke.

Peyton enthusiastically shock her head. "I think I might love him," stated Brooke as she nibbled on her bottom lip.

"What Brooke, that's huge," screamed Peyton.

"I know. And I know I have not know him that long, but I get butterflies when I see him and when we are apart I want to be with him. I have told him more than I have told any other guy I have known," replied Brooke.

"Well are you going to tell him?" questioned Peyton.

"I can't. What if he doesn't feel the same? I do not think I could take that," explained Brooke.

"Brooke, honey, you need to tell him. I've seen the way he looks at you. You have to tell him," emphasized Peyton.

"I'll think about it when I'm in New York. I mean since we'll be apart for some time it will give him time to think about how he feels," stated Brooke.

"Okay, just promise me you'll open your heart to him," replied Peyton, knowing how hard it was for Brooke to admit her true feelings.

"I promise. I will," smiled Brooke, just as there was another knock at her door.

"It's open. Come in," stated Brooke.

"You know I could be a psycho killer and you just invited me in," stated Julian as he walked into Brooke's apartment.

"Well considering you knocked I don't think I was taking much of a chance," replied Brooke.

"True," smirked Julian.

"Well, I am going to go so you two can say goodbye," winked Peyton.

"Okay, thanks Peyton. I'll think about what we talked about. I'll see you soon. No having your baby girl when I'm in New York," stated Brooke.

"I'll try Brooke. No promises," stated Peyton as she hugged Brooke.

"I'm glad you could make it before I had to leave," smiled Brooke.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world," replied Julian as he kissed Brooke. " When do you have to be at the airport?"

"I still have an hour or so before I need to call a cab to take me," answered Brooke.

"What, you can't take a cab. Why do you think I came here?" questioned Julian.

"I thought you came to say goodbye. You don't have time to take me to the airport. Don't you have to go back to your set?" questioned Brooke.

"No, since I am the director I decided we were going to cut filming early today," smirked Julian. "I wanted to be able to take my girlfriend to the airport."

"Well thank you boyfriend."

"So since we have time," started Julian as he started kissing Brooke on her neck.

"Really Julian, is that all you think about. Is that all I am to you?" asked Brooke.

"What Brooke. You know that is not true. You know I care about you," replied Julian.

"You know what Julian, you should just leave," said Brooke as she walked out of the room. She knew she was being irrational, but she loved Julian and it hurt her to hear him say that he cared about her, rather than saying that he loved her. Plus, it seemed lately that all they were doing was having sex. She did not want their relationship to just be about sex. Plus, she was scared about leaving him for the next two weeks.

"Babe, please. I did not mean it that way. You know I care about you not just for the sex," explained Julian.

"You know what Julian, I think you should leave. Perhaps we should both think about what we want in our relationship while I'm in New York," stated Brooke.

"What is that supposed to mean Brooke? Are you trying to break-up with me because I was being a guy and mentioned wanting to have sex with my girlfriend who is leaving for two weeks?" questioned Julian.

"Do not play the 'I was being a guy' card Julian," stated an angry Brooke.

"Brooke where is this coming from? Why are you trying to break-up with me? What is going on?" questioned a very confused Julian.

"Because I love you, you idiot. And you just said you care about me," stated Brooke.

"Babe that's normally a good thing. That does not mean I do not love you because I said I care about you," stated Julian. "Because I do."

"Well normally people say I care about you when they like you. Saying I love you means more than I care about you," explained a tearful Brooke.

"Babe why are you crying?" questioned a still confused Julian.

"Because you just told me you loved me. Haven't you seen anyone cry because they were happy?" stated Brooke. "I was so scared to tell you because I was not sure how you felt."

"Brooke, how could you not know? You drive me absolutely crazy. I always want to be with you. I mean I cut our filming short, so I could take you to the airport. I have opened up to you more than I have opened up to anyone else," stated Julian as he caught Brooke laughing. "What is so funny?"

"I just told Peyton the same thing. I have opened up to you more than anyone else," explained Brooke as she made her way toward Julian so she could kiss him, which led to what Julian suggested right after he had walked into Brooke's apartment.