So... I guess I left you with a major cliffhanger last chapter... but I sure am going to make it up to you now! This is probably the 2nd to the last chapter for this story, and the next one will probably only be an epilogue. So anyway... I want to thank myawesome friend Natalie for the amazing comments and for all the suggestions as well... So without further ado, here is my latest chapter... I hope you guys are satisfied:)

They both agreed to not see each other anymore even if Brooke wasn't there. It just didn't seem right for them to be together, they are better off as friends. They decided to go home because they both need rest since they both lacked sleep from last night, they would just meet later.

Lucas had his head down throughout his way home. His eyes were still swollen from all the crying and his knuckles had bruises on them from punching the door. When he arrived home, his mom was there having breakfast and had a big smile on her face. She was about to ask him what was wrong when she decided not too because she knew that this wasn't that time to ask.

Lucas was still in no mood to talk or even say anything. He was sure that his mom would understand it, so he simply went past her and went directly inside his room.

"What took you so long?"

It was said in worried tone by a quite raspy voice. It was a voice that he knew all too well. Upon hearing this, he lifted his head and was shocked with what he saw.

"I've been worried sick! I've been sitting here for more than 2 hours worrying where you were off to! And you didn't even call! Typical!" she said with her brow raised as she placed her arms across her chest pretending to act hurt and disappointed.

"Brooke!" he said almost yelling in utter shock as he rushed towards her and pulled her in his arms to give her a deep and warm embrace. He simply shut his eyes that were starting to tear up as she hugged back.

"Brooke what the hell are you doing here? I thought you left!" he said as they parted a little but still kept his arms on her.

"Did you think I would just leave without even saying goodbye?"

"Does that mean that you're still leaving?"

She took step away from him. His smile suddenly disappeared and fear could be clearly seen in his eyes. This caused him to panic a little; he didn't want to let her go from his touch but she started walking away from him but he was surprised when she didn't walk towards the door, instead she motioned towards his closet and slowly opened the doors.

"Not anytime soon."

He was surprised to see that his closet was filled with all her clothes. Brooke's stuff was all there along with his. He gave her a questioning look and she simply gave him a reassuring smile.

"Since it seems as though I don't have anywhere to live in, and it's your entire fault that I'm stuck here, I'm giving you the benefit of taking care of me!"

He smiled and rushed towards her taking her into his arms just as before. He never felt happier in his entire life, and from then on he knew that as long as they were together, they were going to be alright.

"So what made you change you mind?"

Flashback

Brooke simply sat on her bed sobbing. She just couldn't stop her tears from falling. All her emotions were all mixed up and she felt that she was going to have a huge breakdown then and there. His words kept playing over and over again in her head, and it just broke her heart more and more. She knew that this was the right thing to do.

She was mad at him, because of all the times, why now? How could he do this to her again? She was tired of him telling her that she was the one for him just before she leaves. She felt like he only comes after her when he knows that she really is leaving.

When he told her that he loved her and he wanted to be with her, she believed him, but she didn't know if that was enough.

After a few minutes of constant crying, her cell began ringing. It was Peyton. She hesitated in answering the phone, mainly because she couldn't face her. She once told Peyton to control herself and just back away from Lucas, and now she feels like she's a hypocrite because she herself couldn't do this. She was scared actually of what she might say to her because even if she acted like she didn't care, she still did. Even if she acted like such a bitch before, she never forgot their friendship, and she still remained loyal to her ex-best friend. It was this loyalty that prevented her from taking revenge on Peyton, and let them be happy in the first place, even if it hurt her like hell.

It rang once, twice, thrice. Then she felt a certain guilt that she was leaving and she didn't even have the chance to talk to her, her ex-best friend. She decided to pick up.

There was a short moment of silence between them. Maybe it was because they didn't know how to talk each other anymore, and both of them were just too damn scared. Just as she was about to break the silence, Peyton went first and took over the rest.

"Look, Brooke, before you say anything, I just want you to listen first okay?"

She didn't say anything, but nodded her head. Even if Peyton couldn't see her, she knew that she was willing to listen, so she continued.

"I know that you're leaving, and I don't blame you if you decided this, but Brooke, before you leave, are you sure that this is what you want? Look Brooke, do you honestly think that leaving would solve any of this? Do you think that you can just move on because you won't see him? Do you think that doing this would remove the pain you feel every time you're with him but can't be with him? No! The pain won't go away because even if he's not with you, you know that you can never forget him, and the fact that you won't be able to see him and feel him everyday would kill you even more. We both know that no matter how far away you are, your heart will always remain here, with him. Just think about it Brooke, and ask yourself this, was it worth it? Was all the pain that love cost you, worth it in the end? Because you know what, for me, it was worth every single tear."

She paused for a moment, waiting for an answer, or at least anything at all from Brooke, but all she could hear was the sound of her crying in the background. Brooke didn't know what to say, she knew that what Peyton was saying was true, but somehow she still hoped it would work because this was the only way she knew of. Even if she knew these, she forced herself to believe that what she was doing would be the best for all of them.

Maybe if she left, then all the tension between the three would finally be gone, and that they may all finally move on. She hoped that maybe she could find someone else who was unattached and was willing to give his self to her fully, and that was when it hit her. Even if that person is unattached and gave her everything she'd ever wanted, it still wouldn't work because she is the one who was still attached. She can never fully give herself to anyone else because someone she already left her heart with him. She couldn't leave because no matter where she goes, it will only lead him back here, to him. And even if he didn't feel the same, it still wouldn't change how she felt about him because when you love, you love without questions, and you give without expectations.

"You can't help who you love, even if you choose to deny it. No matter what you do, you're will always be there. Always. I know he's hurt you many times before, and you've tried to make things work for the two of you twice already, but Brooke, that just exactly how love works. Love isn't about first impressions and instant attractions. Love takes time, and during this time is when you realize just how strong your love is. You can't always get it right with just one try, that's why you have to keep trying and trying. I know it's exhausting but given that after everything, you're still willing to take that chance for love, then it just proves that your love is true. Then in time, you'll know if you really are meant for each other, but right now you have to be willing to take a risk or else you'll just end up regretting it."

"Peyton… I…"

"Save it Brooke, you don't need to explain anything to me. I'm talking to you right now, not because of Lucas, or because of me; it's because of you. I don't want you to make the biggest mistake in your life because I love you B. you'll always be my best friend. I'm not asking for things to go back to the way they were, I just wanted you to know that I want your happiness, and his' too, and maybe someday, mine as well. Just please, think about it okay? But whatever you choose, I'll always be here for you."

"I love you too P. Sawyer, and thank you, for everything."

"Anytime… Hoes over Bros? "

"Always."

And that was where their conversation ended.

Both were smiling when they hanged up, even if tears were rolling from their eyes. Both of them felt scared and happy at the same time, but they knew at that moment, their friendship would survive. Both knew that no matter how bumpy the road was, they would always be there for each other, because that's what they are, best friends until the end. Though there was one difference between the two girls: one could only wait, while the other one decides their future.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Let's just say that my two-faced bitch of a best friend wasn't really such a bitch and finally came through, for all of us."

"Yeah she did. I've to remember to thank her again next time."

"Hell yeah you do! If it wasn't for her, then you wouldn't be having this hot cheerleader in front of you right now!"

"I know. I don't know how I could ever live without you," he said with a sincere and serious tone.

He placed his hands gently on her face and stared into her deep, hazel, brown eyes.

"I love you, Pretty Girl, so much."

"I love you too… Boyfriend."

His smile became even wider (if that was even possible) when he heard her call him her boyfriend and she returned the smile with one of her own. He loved how it sounded especially from that raspy but tender voice he always cherished. No matter how many times she'd utter it, he would never get tired of hearing it. It sounded so official, like a declaration to the world of their exclusive love for each other, not that he would care what they would think. As long as he had her, his life was complete, and he wouldn't have had it any other way.

He took his lips to meet hers into a slow but passionate kiss, one that she gave in to without the slightest effort to resist. The kiss, though light and short meant so much, because it meant more than just any mere kiss. Through that kiss, they finally gave their selves to each other without question, without hesitation.

They gently positioned themselves on the bed without the need to detach from each others touch.

"Just laying here with you is perfect and I don't want to ruin it but we just have to talk about this. What are we going to do about college?" he asked. He knew that this might piss her of and make her mad, but they had to talk about it.

"I mean are you going to stay here or are you still…"

Before he could continue, she cut him off by pressing her finger on to his soft moist lips.

"Shhhh… Let's not worry so much about the future Luke. Right now, I just want to stay here in your arms. We'll take things as they come."

"I'm sorry. I'm just afraid Brooke. I'm terrified of what may happen. I don't ever want to lose you again."

"And you won't."

He was afraid, and he knew that she was too but when she flashed him a small but genuine smile, the smile that showed her dimples that even if she considered as an abnormality, seemed so captivating to him, he knew then and there that everything was going to be okay.

Brooke had found a new faith in their relationship. Sure she had her doubts, but she wasn't afraid anymore to try anymore. He was surprised by how much Brooke has changed. She used to be the one who was always insecure about things and he was usually the one who kept reassuring her that things would be alright. Now she was willing to face anything, as long as her Broody was there to fight with her, and she was sure that this time, he was going to. Her courage gave him faith, and his faith gave them hope. This only showed just how much they complemented each other, how despite their personalities are poles apart and constant clashes they may encounter; they still fit perfectly with each other just like two pieces fit to form one.

They just laid there mesmerized in each other's eyes, somehow finding the answers to the questions left unspoken, while the sun shone brightly through the window pane. They both know that sooner or later darkness shall be coming to subdue daylight once again, just like it always has, but as long as they had each other, no darkness can break them down. They would face what obscurities the world had to offer them. They would just be there in each other's arms waiting for a new day full of hope to come.

People who are meant to be together always find their way back in the end. Maybe both of them didn't know if they are really meant to spend of their lives together, although they hoped the did, but what they did know is that at least for this moment, they were destined to be in each other's arms. They didn't know what their future held, but whatever it was, it can wait. Whatever destiny had planned for them, they are willing to accept it as it comes, but right now, they just wanted to spend the remaining time they had entwined in each other's love. Sure, they didn't know how long they'd be together, but it didn't matter, because they knew that they loved each other more than anything in this world, and that was what mattered in the end.

So what do you think? I bet you didn't expect that one! I would never break Brucas apart especially when we are all so deprived:( I hope you didn't find the plot over rated or over played... 1 chapter left! You'll just have to wait to see what it's going to be about! Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Please leave a review! Thanks everyone:)