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Damage
Chapter 3
'It all hurts too much doesn't it?'
"'I lose my temper, but it's all over in a minute' said the student.
'So is the hydrogen bomb' I replied.
'But think of the damage it produces!'"
- Spencer Tracy
Theresa Sands, he had been trying for weeks to get with her but she wouldn't have it. How was it that one of the easiest girls in school was willing to continuously knock back one of it's hottest bachelors? But never fear, Lucas Scott enjoyed a challenge and as he now stood, pushing her back against the bed as they feverishly made out, he knew it was all going to be worth it. They each made quick work of the others clothes and it wasn't long before he had made his first thrust into her
"Lucasss" She cried out in pleasure as Lucas smirked
"You like that baby?" He asked cockily yet all she could do was nod, he withdrew from ready to delve back again but then... 'I'll keep you my dirty little secret..' His ring tone for her sounded and he looked up at his phone, no one really understood why that was his choice in music for her but it was their little inside joke. He realised that he had completely frozen in place
"Don't you dare answer it" Theresa warned but it was too late, he was already rolling off her, flipping the phone open he tried his best to keep his breathing even
"Brooke?"
"Hey Luke, are you still at the party?"
"Uh... Yeah" The thumping music in the background was proof of that and suddenly he was ashamed of what he was doing with a girl he barely knew when there was a horde of people just downstairs. What the hell was it about Brooke Davis that could make him feel bad for actions he usually wouldn't think twice about?
"Oh, sorry, I'll give Haley a call" Lucas looked at Theresa, who was still lying on the bed, her eyes staring daggers at him
"No it's fine, what do you need?"
"Really Luke, it doesn't matter just cause I don't get to go to the party cause I need to finish my stupid English assignment doesn't mean I have to ruin your night too" Lucas chuckled
"You still haven't finished that?"
"No, is that bad?"
"It's due Monday"
"Well I should probably get working then"
"How far have you gotten?" There was a brief pause
"Ah... I've written my name" Lucas let out a deep laugh
"Hold on, I'm on my way" He grabbed his pants and hastily started putting them on
"It's really OK, you go back to the party, I'll figure it out"
"This is our last assignment before the end of the year, there is no way I'm letting you fail and have to repeat next year! We gotta be seniors together"
"Or we could just repeat together, think about it, we'd ace every class cause we've already taken it"
"As tempting as that sounds, do you really want to add an extra year to high school?" He heard Brooke sigh
"No"
"Exactly, I'll be there soon"
"Are you sure?" Honestly he hadn't even given it a second thought, he knew the moment he had flipped open his phone, he would some how end up spending the rest of the night with her, something he would never complain about
"Yeah, the parties lame anyway, I'd defiantly rather spend my night with you" As he began to shove on his shirt Theresa fumed, getting up in an attempt to find her own clothes, Lucas picked them up from where they lay next to him and threw them to her
"Thanks Lucas your a life saver"
"Anything for you, see you soon" Click they both hung up and Lucas slid the phone back into his pocket
"You just made a giant mistake" Theresa said, venom dripping from her voice as she slipped her dress back on
"I'm going to have to disagree, listen I'm sorry-"
"Save it" She snapped back "don't think your something special Scott, you were just a charity case..." She paused, smiling deviously to herself "Your realise your just her charity case too right?"
Lucas looked up from where he was doing up his belt
"Poor little Scott boy had no friends so 'The Saint Davis' decides to befriend you, honestly I think she only did it to piss off Nathan but then being your BFF does have it's perks. I mean she has her own personal slave boy, her wish is your command, you come running when ever she calls." She let out a shrill laugh "Do you really think Davis actually cares for you? Have you somehow convinced yourself that she may one day love you back?" Lucas looked at Theresa in shock, the dark haired girl laughed again "Don't act all surprised, everyone can see your in love with her... The only problem is everyone can also see.." She walked over to him, leaning up to whisper in his ear "She's not in love with you and she never will be" Lucas let out a low sigh before stepping around Theresa
"Brooke is my FRIEND, she needs my help and frankly I think she just saved me from doing something I know I would regret in the morning so, I got to go" And without so much as one more look at the girl who had come very close to confirming his worst fears, he disappeared out the door
Lucas
Monday
It's your fault, Its your fault, It's your fault, It's your fault, It's your fault, It's your faul-.... "SHUTUP! SHUTUP!!" I yelled at the empty hotel room, I couldn't sleep, I couldn't close my eyes without seeing the look on Brooke's face when she had seen my betrayal. I'd fucked up so badly and she was hurting because of me, fuck she'd come very close to causing permanent damage to her body because of me. My mobile rung and I quickly snatched it up, putting it to my ear before even checking the caller ID "Brooke?"
"No, it's me" I closed my eyes in brief disappointment, of course if it had of been Brooke my ring tone for her would have played but right now my mind wasn't exactly thinking clearly
"Haley, how is she?"
"Heartbroken" Haley's cold reply came and I shuddered, so, she had heard
"Can I talk to her?"
"No Lucas you can't, that's actually why I'm calling, you need to stay away, she's stressed and you being anywhere near her right now will just cause her harm"
"So I'm just never allowed to see her again?"
"As much as I would love that, I know that you'd never be selfless enough to let that happen" her words cut through me "Julian said she needed a week to recover so don't come anywhere near her until after that go it?"
"I just want to tell her how sorry I am"
"I don't think she really cares how sorry you are right now Lucas. Just promise you will stay away for at least a week" I sighed, running a hand through my medium length sandy-blonde hair
"Ok, I promise but Hal-" Click, it was too late, she had already hung up, cursing under my breath, I threw the phone back down on the bed before grabbing my ipod, maybe a jog would somehow help to clear my head, although, I didn't like my chances.
Tuesday
A knock at the door... I don't even bother checking who it is before wrenching it open WHACK a fist connects with my face and for a moment I swear my jaw is broken. When I regain my balance I look up to see my dark haired brother standing in front of me, shaking his fist which, I take satisfaction in knowing, will defiantly be bruised tomorrow, unfortunately, so will my jaw.
"Stay the hell away from Brooke" he warns, anger seething off his voice, before turning to walk away
"WAIT!" I yell after him and he stops in his tracks, turning back to face me
"Nathan I fucked up so badly and I'm so sorry, you have no idea how much, but your my brother" He shook his head
"Brooke was my sister a long before you were my brother okay? So stay away from her." It was true, him and Brooke had always been like brother and sister, so protective of one another that I would dare anyone to come between them and live to tell the tale.
"NATHAN!" I called again, but it was too late, he'd already turned his back on me and walked away.
Wednesday
I haven't talked to Brooke in three days... Three whole days since we had fought like cat and dog. Three days since I stared into those beautiful hazel eyes. Three days since she walked in on me doing... I didn't want to think about that, letting my thoughts stray back there was defiantly not a good idea. I picked up my phone again, replaying for what seemed like the hundredth time, the message she had left... "I love you. Till Forever. Remember that" As I heard the raspy voice of my Cheery telling me of her devotion I couldn't help the tears that fell down my face. I stared at the background picture on my phone, a picture we had a stranger take at a fair we had taken Jamie to, she was holding him, smiling so wide you could easily see both dimples, Jamie was sticking his tongue out at the camera phone and I had my arm around them both, placing a stolen kiss on Brooke's head. I remember that day... We had run around all day with Jamie, laughing, teasing each other and taking shifts on the various rides he wanted to go on. Naturally I got stuck with all the crappie ones as Brooke claimed they made her sick although she didn't seem to have trouble with the roller coasters. That night, after we had taken Jamie back to Naley's, we had made love and then stayed up for hours just talking like we used to in college. I can honestly say that day and night were one of the best I've ever had in my life but then again the best times in my life were always spent with Brooke. Your never going to have moments like that again I couldn't shake the though from my head, maybe I was still in denial but I was finding it impossible to admit that I had completely destroyed everything I had with the girl of my dreams.
Thursday
Another knock at the door... WHACK, fuck, I've fallen for it again, as if I wasn't in enough pain as it is. "What the fuck Jake?" I let out hoarsely, holding my jaw
"Your an ass, you know that?" I rubbed my eyes, still adjusting to the light outside
"Yeah, I do"
"Man, your lucky I don't let Peyton come over here and kick your ass"
"Maybe you should"
"No way I'm letting my girlfriend go down for murder just cause your an idiot" he paused "You smell like ass, haven't you been to work?"
"I'm taking a few weeks off, I've saved up enough time"
"Your just going to sit in here and wallow in self pity?" I shrugged
"Until then end of the week" realisation washed over Jake's eyes
"Then your going to go see her?" I nodded "it's pointless" I groaned
"You all keep telling me that, do you really expect me to just let her walk away?"
"After what you did? She's running away Luke, not walking" I let my head fall onto my chest
"I fucked up"
"You did, and I know that you know you did, you pretty much just lost the best thing that ever happened to you.. And you know that, so aside from that punch I'm going to leave you alone. I can't say the same for the girls though and Nathan"
"Honestly I don't give a fuck if they forgive me, I just want Brooke" Jake nodded in understanding
"It can't hurt to have a few friends though"
"Whatever, if she can't forgive me, none of it will matter anyway"
Friday
KNOCK KNOCK, Yeah there was no way in hell I was falling for it again, I walked cautiously to the door before staring through the peep hole, it was Peyton. "What do you want?" I called. she looked up, I couldn't read her expression she just stared at the door blankly
"I came to talk about Brooke" I sighed before swinging it open SMACK her hand collided with my already VERY bruised face and I winced
"SHIT!" I yelled out grabbing her arms as she tried to attack me again "I though you wanted to talk!" She let out a low growl
"Like I'd come and talk to you about Brooke, you jerk!" She tried one last time to hit me before pulling out of my grasp "Come near her again and I will kill you" she said coldly before turning on the spot and storming off
"PEYTON!" I called after her but she didn't turn around
Saturday
A whirlwind, I suppose that would be the only way I could describe Rachel. She didn't knock and for some stupid reason I had left the door unlocked. I was sitting in bed, my mind consumed with thoughts of Brooke, trying my best to watch whatever crap was on TV. She came storming in, ignoring me, she proceeded to open every one of the small cupboards the hotel room held
"Where is she?" She demanded, ransacking my wardrobe, although I had yet to unpack
"Who?"
"Where is that little whore?"
"Do you really think I would be sleeping with another woman, Brooke just left me!" She turned her sharp eyes to me and if looks could kill, I would be dead ten times over
"You had no problem doing it while you guys were together" She snarled "so I don't see why you wouldn't now" I tried to keep calm, looking her straight in the eye
"I have no intention of ever sleeping with anyone other than Brooke for the rest of my life, I fucked up Rach, I would never make that mistake again" Rachel laughed bitterly and I could have sworn I saw venom dripping from her teeth
"Well she's never coming anywhere near you again and knowing you it will only be a couple of hours before you start feeling lonely and go in search of your next whore" I had had enough, defending myself to all these people that were supposed to be my friends, I had always loved their loyalty to Brooke but at this moment in time it was really screwing me over
"I made one mistake Rachel, yes, I slept with Lindsey and it was so stupid and I will never forgive myself for hurting Brooke but I don't need to defend myself to you! I just want to see her!" In two quick paces she had crossed the room to me SMACK my face stung bitterly but by now I was used to it, in the last six days I had been hit by four of the people I was closest to in this world, but not one of those hurt as much as when Brooke herself had smacked me hard in the face, just the look on her own face would have been enough but her hand connecting with my jaw with such emotional and physical force that I know it must have hurt her too, that was devastating, so Rachel's hit barely fazed me.
"I know everyone else threatened you Lucas, but you know that I am the only one that will follow through, if you hurt her again or doing ANYthing to upset her more than she already is I WILL make you wish you were never born" SMACK I didn't have time to defend myself this time either but once again I watched as another one of my closets' friends turned on their heel and stormed out of my life.
Sunday
One week. It had been one whole week since my life ended. One whole week since I fucked up way beyond repair. Thoughts of Brooke had consumed me all week, I had barely eaten or slept as guilt riddled my soul, my jaw stung and was swollen to twice the size and my heart ached desperately for her. Fuck, you really have no idea what you have until it's gone. I know I should stay away but that is pretty much impossible, I have to see her and I will. Tomorrow. It's been a week and tomorrow, I'm going to see my Pretty Girl.
"Spray paint Nathan, really?" A twelve year old Brooke questioned, rolling her eye's as herself and Julian arrived at the school
"Yeah, c'mon it's awesome and we can totally get back at 'Principal Lennox' for being such an ass!" Nathan cried excitedly
"What are we going to write? Lennox suxs?" Brooke asked sarcastically
"Exactly" Julian sniggered beside Brooke as Nathan looked between them, unaware of the joke
"Lets get this over with" Peyton said in a bored drawl as Nathan nodded, reaching into his bag, he pulled out three balaclava's handing one each to Peyton and Julian
"Eww" Brooke scrunched up her noes "no way I'm putting one of those things over my head"
"Just as I thought, princess" Nathan slipped the third balaclava over his head before reaching back into his bag and withdrawing a simple black 'superhero' style mask and beanie "Here" he handed them to Brooke who giggled, slipping on the garments
"Totally cute, huh Jules? I could defiantly be cat woman" She looked towards Julian, holding her hands out like claws as he flashed her his crooked smile
"Defiantly" He agreed, throwing an arm around Brooke, who also smiled "I can see it now, Brooke Davis and Julian Baker by day, Cat Woman and Batman by night" Nathan snorted
"You... Batman?.. Dude, I'm Batman. Your more like Robin" Brooke shook her head
"Nuh ah! Julian is totally Batman! You can be..." She paused, thinking "Ummm Superman and Peyton can be Wonder Woman!" Peyton chuckled before standing up straight and placing her hands on her hips in a superhero pose
"Protecting the world, one gratified school at a time" Brooke laughed as Nathan rolled his eyes
"Your aware that Cat Woman is a villain right?"
"Maybe, but the costume is awesome and I'm sure Batman could teach me how to play nice" Brooke winked at Julian, who couldn't help the puppy dog smile that formed on his lips, before turning back to Nathan "So, where's the paint?" Nathan smiled, pulling a few cans of spray paint from his bag, he handed the green to Julian, black to Peyton and red to Brooke before claiming the dark blue for himself and putting his backpack on
"We'll head to the main building first and then go around and do some of the smaller ones"
"I'd love to get Miss Carlton's classroom" Peyton grumbled and Nathan nodded
"Okay, we will do that after. Ready?" He looked from each face in the small group
"Hold-on" Brooke said, looking at her friends with worry "We've done a lot of stupid things at this school and usually we stick together till the end but I think we should change the rules"
"What do you mean?" Julian asked
"I mean" Brooke continued "one more stupid thing like this and were expelled, meaning we can't go to high school next year.... If one of us runs into trouble nobody comes back for them kay? Why should all four of us go down because one of us gets caught?" She watched as her friends looked at her in confusion for a moment before nodding gravely
"Agreed" They said in unison
"So none of you get caught cause we all have to be in high school together" Brooke gave the group one more smile before darting off towards the front of the school.
After a few hours the four had managed to do quite an elaborate artwork right across the front of the main building of the school. The words "Lennox is a Jackass" (Brooke had refused to let them write something as cliché as 'Lennox Suxs') were written above a picture of Lennox Peyton had concocted and right over his face there was a giant red F-. The four stood back, admiring their work as they silently celebrated, it didn't last long however as Peyton froze in place, her eyes widening The other three turned towards the direction she was looking, also freezing in place, heading towards them was the schools security guard who had obviously finally decided to get up and check the school "HEY! YOU KIDS STAY RIGHT THERE!" He yelled and it didn't take long for the kids to react, they all took off, running as fast as they could towards the school gates.
Nathan in front, closely followed by Brooke, then Peyton and Julian at the back they ran as fast as their twelve year old legs could take them. Brooke turned to look behind her, checking on her friends, so she didn't see the dip in the pavement before she was flat against cement. She groaned and both Julian and Peyton stopped, pulling her to her feet "C'mon Brooke, high school together remember?" Peyton said before taking off again after Nathan who seemed oblivious to what had happened. Julian stayed with Brooke, his arms still around her as he tried to help her walk "I think it's sprained" Brooke whined as she attempted to put weight on her ankle, withdrawing when the pain got too intense. Julian looked over his shoulder to where the security guard was gaining on them "It's OK, I can make it" Brooke said as she started jogging, trying her best to ignore the pain, Julian stayed with her every step of the way. When they reached the locked school gate Julian quickly scaled it before turning to wait for Brooke. She tried her best but the weight on her ankle was too much and she stumbled, falling again. Without a second thought Julian climbed back over the wall "What are you doing?" Brooke said in shock as Julian practically picked her up, hoisting her so she sat on top of the gate
"What does it look like?" He asked, climbing the fence once again before holding his arms up to Brooke "Jump" he instructed, Brooke looked at him in shock
"What?"
"Jump" Brooke looked over her shoulder, a few strides and the security guard would have them
"Jules, run, remember we don't come back for each other, not tonight" Julian gave her a crooked grin, one that she would recognise even through a balaclava
"I'll always come back for you Brooke Davis. Now jump, I'll catch you. I promise." And so she did and he caught her, just like he promised.
Julian
Monday
I find it weird that I haven't seen Brooke in about thirteen years and after a fleeting moment with her she is the only thing on my mind. I remember how in love I was with her back in primary school, I would honestly follow her where ever she went and now it seems I'm back to that same old puppy dog Julian, wants to spend every moment with the one and only Brooke Davis. It's crazy, I know, she's married... Although there appeared to be some trouble there.... No, I can't think like that, pouncing on her after just breaking up with her husband of who knows how many years? Way too tacky and unfair, giving them a chance to work it out seems like the right thing to do but then why does it feel so god damn frustrating? I don't even know this girl, I haven't known her for thirteen years, all I need is a chance to get to know her again. We used to have a pretty great friendship going on, maybe we can have that again. If only she'd call.
Tuesday
Patient load is crazy today, yet I still cant get her out of my mind. She hasn't called, which is expected, it's not like it was dead on promise she would but it's starting to make me anxious, is she still the same girl that used to half her food with the chipmunks at lunch? The same girl that used to throw me surprise parties and make sure that I had the best birthday ever? Is she still the same girl that turned my world upside down when she gave me my first kiss? I know she's changed, it would be weird if she hadn't, I've changed too but that doesn't stop the thoughts in my head, I can't get her smile out of my mind. I could see it in her eyes though, we may both have changed but in her eyes I can still see the same old Brooke Davis, it used to be us against the world and part of me would do anything to get that back.
Wednesday
It's so weird being back in Tree Hill, so many things have changed yet so many things remain the same. The rivercourt is still intact, seems it was big part of high school as well, the names of my old best friends along with their new friends are marked across it. I can't help but let my wander as I stand in this place, I remember the day I met Nathan Scott on this court... We were eight and Brooke had run away from home, to my house of course, but when her nanny came looking for her, I knew we were in trouble. She had turned her tear stained face to me and told me she had to go, she didn't want to go back to the empty house with the nanny she despised. She was halfway out the window before the idea struck her "Come with me" she turned back and asked and I nodded, even as a child, I would follow Brooke Davis anywhere. "Where can we go?" I had asked once we were a safe distance from the home and family I loved, Brooke had thought for only a second before coming up with her answer
"The Rivercourt" she demanded "Nate will be there" and that's where we went, to meet Nathan Scott, a boy who would grow up to be the legendary jackass of Tree Hill Primary. Feared and loved by all those who weren't in his inner circle, I was there by default, mostly because Brooke refused to let me go. Loyal till the end, that was the Davis way. Nathan never liked me all that much but in time we shared a bond of almost brotherly love and hate and I could tell by the end, he was sad to see me go even if a punch on the arm and a "Good Luck man" were the only parting words of wisdom he granted me. Nathan had always looked after Brooke, I believe that's where my fondness for him really lay, I knew that he would take care of her when I left. Not that Brooke Davis ever needed anyone to take care of her.
Thursday
So she called me. Out of the blue. She sounded like she was crying and her voice came out low and raspy. I hate the sound of Brooke Davis crying, always have, she was always happy no matter what so seeing her sad was like a kick in the face. I yearned to comfort her but there was little I could do, she asked if I would maybe like to have lunch tomorrow and without a second thought I said of course. My day just got better.
Friday
She walks into the little cafe we picked to meet at, looking dazzling as usual, her dark chestnut hair blowing in the wind for a moment before the door snapped shut. Her hazel eyes scanned the room and as they found me she offered a brief smile, crossing the room to sit opposite me before I had the chance to stand and greet her. "Hi" she said in the raspy voice I had always loved
"Hi" I said, smiling at her, I couldn't help it, Brooke Davis had that affect on me
We spent the afternoon talking about everything, her life, my life, Tree Hill. But there was a sadness that foreshadowed the day, Brooke would smile but it never really reached her eyes.
"I just need a friend Julian" She told me after she had recounted the tale of her and Lucas's marriage. The guy was an ass. I knew that much. But it wasn't my place to get mad so I just reached out, took her hand and let her continue. "I love all my friends so much but their all scared now, they watch me like I'm just about to break and that makes me feel like I want to break. I need a friend who won't treat me like a fucking china doll" I chuckled, even though there was a bitter edge to her voice she still just sounded so... Brooke Davis.
"I'm here Brooke" I patted her hand reassuringly "I know its been a while but I can still see the same old Brookie Davis in there and if she needs a friend, I'm here for her"
"And what about the 25 year old Brooke Davis? Does she get your friendship too?" She smiled weakly at me as she made the joke
"Any friend of Brookie Davis is a friend of mine" I let out a small chuckle before nodding my head "Brooke, I'm here for you, okay?" She nodded like she understood and I smiled again.
At the end of the lunch we hugged and she asked if I might like to help her baby sit Jamie the next day. I agreed without hesitation.
Saturday
It's weird standing in this picture perfect house in the middle of suburbia, baby sitting what appears to the ultimate kid whilst his parents go to a meeting about his fathers NBA contract. Nathan Scott had grown up to live the american dream, and then some. I was happy for my friend. I was also particularly happy when I discovered that his cocky 'bad' traits had disappeared in the years since I had known him and he had grown up to be decent guy and, from what I gathered, a great husband and father. I watched Brooke play with Jamie, she was amazing, she loved him with all her heart and it was obvious that Jamie loved her too. The smile on her face as the little boy hugged her hello and cried "AUNT BROOKE!! IM SO HAPPY YOUR HERE!" was so complete, genuine and filled with joy that I couldn't help but smile too. We all ran around the house playing hide and seek, tip and so many other children games I hadn't played in years. It was fun. I can honestly say it was the most fun I have had in a long time and the sound of Brooke's laugh just made it that much better. I left the house with a spring in my step, Brooke asked if I'd like to come over for lunch tomorrow and I immediately accepted. There was something about being around her that felt so right, made me feel happy for a reason I couldn't put my finger on. It wasn't until I got home that I finally realised what this feeling was, it was crazy, irrational and stupid yet I knew what it was. I had known her for two days and already, I was falling in love with Brooke Davis.
Sunday
A sudden realisation that your falling in love with someone isn't something to be taken lightly, once its out in the open and you are able to admit it to yourself, it's kinda hard to ignore. When she opens the door to let me into her beautiful house, perfectly furnished to resemble everything Brooke Davis, I can't help that my breath is taken away as my eyes strive to remember every little detail about her. When she leads me into her living room and we sit on the couch, I can't help that my heart beats that little bit faster. As she explains to me why she had to buy lunch instead of make it, I try my best to pinpoint exactly what it is about her that makes me feel this way, but I can't and it frustrates me to no end. Because she can't be mine. Not yet anyway, she hasn't even been separated a week, what type of guy would I be if I stepped in and told her what I feel now? It wouldn't be fair. Besides she told me she needed a friend, and I intend to be that for her, she's not ready for a relationship.
"You really have no idea what you being here had meant for me Jules, it's just been such a relief to have someone to talk to" A smile lights up my face as she speaks
"I'm happy to do it Brookie, I've really enjoyed spending these last days with you" She looks at me oddly for a moment and then something lights up her eyes and she smiles deviously at me before letting out a low chuckle. Before I have the chance to do anything else, she leans in and places her lips on mine. And she's impossible to resist.
"I'm coming! I'm coming!" Lucas sighed, checking his watch before heading towards the door of his dorm room, he was meeting up with Nathan and the rest of his team mates in ten minutes, they were going to a charity basketball match that LeBron James was holding and he didn't want to be late. Throwing open the door he looked down at the small figure of his best friend "Brooke?" he asked, puzzled by her stance as well as the look of sadness plastered on her face, she looked up at him for a moment before bursting into a round of sobs. It didn't take Lucas long to react before he pulled her into him, throwing his arms around her "Shh Brooke, what's wrong?" Brooke fought her way out of his grasp
"Chase broke up with me" This had been the moment Lucas had been waiting for, something he had hoped for for a very long time, yet he could take no satisfaction in seeing Brooke so hurt. She walked past him, taking a seat on the couch, as he sat next to her she lay down, pulling him with her. She snuggled into his chest, letting her tears fall heavily on his shirt
"I-I'm sorry Luke" Lucas wrapped a comforting hand around her
"I'm always here if you need me, you know that" he placed a brief kiss in her hair, pulling her a little closer
"Thanks Luke, can we just lay here for a while?" She had stopped crying, letting that comfort that always came with being near Lucas wash over her
"Of course Pretty Girl, as long as you want"
1 Week later
"Knock Knock" Lucas called out as he let himself into Brachel's dorm
"Hey Lucas" Rachel said, barely sparing him a glance as she crossed the room
"Hey Rach, you look nice" Lucas commented before Rachel disappeared into the bathroom to check her make-up
"Thanks!"
"Hey Luke" Lucas turned towards the familiar voice and it took all he could not to let his mouth drop open
"WOW" He let out as he stared down at his best friend. She wore a low cut, short red dress that was taking advantage of every perfect curve and flawless piece of skin, he couldn't stop staring.
"Stop" Brooke said, blushing slightly
"What?"
"Starring, your embarrassing me" Lucas eyes shot to her face
"I-I'm sorry... Ya-you just look-" he paused "breath taking" Brooke chuckled, blushing more
"Thanks Luke, what's that?" Lucas looked down at the forgotten bag in his hand
"Oh...Haha, I brought over some of your favourite ice cream and movies, thought I might cheer you up..." Brooke's face broke into a fully dimpled smile and she stepped forward to wrap her hands around Lucas
"I love you Luke" she said and Lucas felt his heart nearly stop "your my best friend , your always there for me and I love you." Disappointment filled Lucas although he really hadn't expected anything more, as they pulled out of the hug he smiled down at her
"I love you too Davis, but I'm guessing you don't wanna stay in for movies tonight?" Brooke chuckled
"Yeah, Jase is havng this huge party and me and Rach promised we would stop by" Lucas nodded, Jason was his team mate and as much as he had begged Lucas to come to the party so the whole team was there Lucas had opted for a quiet night with Brooke, something he probably should have checked with her first.
"So your okay?" he asked, concerned
"Yeah, you know I actually kinda realised that I'd just been holding onto my version of Chase from High School but really when it comes down to it we weren't really in love anymore, our relationship was great but I think we both kinda grew past it, Chase just realised it first or admitted it first anyway." She shrugged "Plus, being in your first year of college and in a relationship is NO fun" She grinned deviously and Lucas laughed
"Why Brooke Davis, you are wicked"
"You love it" Lucas rolled his eyes, walking away from her to put the ice cream in the freezer
"OK, we ready?" Rachel asked, emerging from the bathroom
"Yep, Luke?"
"Your dragging me to this thing?" He fained annoyance
"YES! Your coming and you will like it!"
"Fine, but only cause I know only the hottest girls will be there" It was his generic line, he didn't give a crap about the other girls, after seeing her tonight he knew there was no way he could possibly go home with anyone else, which inevitably meant he would be going home alone.
"None hotter than me right boyfriend?" Rachel joked and Lucas smiled
"Of course Rach, you'll be the hottest there" Rachel seemed satisfied with the answer and walked out the door, Brooke pouted
"Aside from you of course Davis"
"Why thankyou Lukie, do you really like the dress?" Lucas scanned Brooke one more time
"Honestly Brooke, you look gorgeous" she smiled before leading him out the door.
She's nothing like a girl you've ever seen before
Nothing you can compare to your neighbourhood hoe
I'm tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful
The way that booty movin I can't take no more
Have to stop what I'm doin so I can pull up close
I'm tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful
Two hours later Lucas was stuck watching Brooke grind with Jason on the dance floor. The second they had walked in to the party he knew it had been a bad idea to come, every guy in the room had been staring at her and Jason was now the envy of every single one of them, including himself. He couldn't stand it, rage boiled in him and even the high amount of alcohol he had managed to take in was not doing anything to calm him.
Dam girl
Dam you'se a sexy bitch
A sexy bitch
Dam you'se a sexy bitch
Dam girl
Dam you'se a sexy bitch
A sexy bitch
Dam you'se a sexy bitch
Dam girl
He couldn't take it anymore, downing the last of his beer, he walked away from the girl the girl that had been hitting on him for the last twenty minutes, making a bee line for Brooke.
"Hey" he said as he got closer to her, she pulled away from Jason, who didn't look happy
"Hey!" Brooke said smiling yet Lucas couldn't return the gesture
"I'm gonna head out" Brooke's smile dropped
"What why?" Lucas was already backing out of the room
"I just-I have to go" and before she had to say anything else he vanished into the crowd.
Outside the cold win hit his face causing him to growl bitterly into the darkness, stuffing his hands into his pockets he walked with his head low, he needed to get home, back to his dorm where he could watch a game and be distracted from exactly what it was Brooke would be doing tonight. He was so in his thoughts he didn't hear the loud clattering of high heels behind him until a raspy voice broke through "LUCAS!" He didn't turn around "LUCAS!"
"Go back to your party Brooke" he kept walking
"Lucas stop!" She grabbed him by the elbow and he stopped, turning to face her
"What?" He asked and Brooke flinched at his words, he NEVER spoke to her like that
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just don't feel like partying tonight"
"Your angry with me"
"No" he shook his head "I'm not, I just want to get back to the dorm"
"OK" Brooke nodded "Lets go back to mine, Rach won't be home tonight and we can watch those movies-" Lucas was shaking his head
"No, Brooke, just go back to the party"
"I don't want to, I want to spend a night with my best friend"
"A second ago it seemed like you wanted to spend the night with Jason" he hit back, bitterness filling his voice
"Your my best friend Luke, Jase was just a bit of fun, now lets go hang out"
"DAMN IT BROOKE!!" He didn't mean for it to come out so harshly but he just needed her to stop "Just leave me alone!" Great, he had made her cry, he was a royal ass. A few tears slipped down her perfect cheeks and it broke his heart "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that"
"I think you did"
"No I-I-"
"What did I do Luke?"
"What?"
"What did I do to make you hate me so much in the last two hours?" Lucas face softened
"Hate you Brooke, I could never hate you"
"Then why are you being like this?" He didn't know if it was the booze or her dancing with Jason but something snapped in Lucas
"Don't you get it!?!? I'm in love with you!!" Brooke's face twisted in shock
"Wh-what?"
"I'm in love with you Brooke Davis, have been ever since the first day you skipped into my life and seeing you with other guys.. I can't do it. It hurts me so much because your so good, so perfect and I can't ever have you because you deserve better"
"Lucas..."
"and you can't love me, not like that because I'm supposed to be your best friend and I'm supposed to be there for you, I will be there for you forever but- I can't do this anymore ,being your best friend hurts too much" he was rambling now, he knew it, but years of not telling anyone of his feelings had been amounting to this. "Your gonna find this great guy who is going to be someone you deserve, someone you love. But I can't be there for that, I want you to be happy Brooke, that's all I want but it hurts too much..." Both teens stood speechless for a moment, Brooke shivered slightly and it finally dawned on Lucas that she must be freezing. He took of his coat and wrapped it around her and in his closeness he did something neither of them expected, leaning forward he placed his lips on hers, the kiss was soft, sweet but it was better than Lucas could have ever imagined. He pulled away, leaning his forehead against hers for a minute, taking in what could be his final moment with Brooke.
"Be happy Brooke, please be happy" he whispered before turning and walking away leaving behind a speechless Brooke Davis.