P: "Ok so I know this is probably not the most ideal way to spend the next hour but we have no choice so what do you say we make the best of it?"
L: "Yeah look Peyton Brooke and I had a nice talk the other day about everything and we are doing things differently this time around so I'm hoping maybe you and I can become friends again like before all the Brooke stuff"
P: "Let's just get this assignment started yeah?"
L: "Ok first step is to tell your partner something personal"
Peyton instantly thought of her feelings towards Luke but then thought of Brooke and decided against it.
P: "Ok um something personal let's see sometimes I'm still scared to go to bed at night"
L: "Because of Derek?"
P: "Yeah I mean I know the detective said he was in jail but I'm still scared he might break out and get me, then I remember Brooke is lying right next to me and I get even more scared because I know how selfless Brooke is and how she would do anything to protect her friends and if Derek ever did come get me she would put her self first to save me"
L: "I know you're scared Peyton but he is in jail you and Brooke are safe and if you ever get scared I am just a phone call away I would never let anything happen to you guys"
P: "Thanks Luke. So now it's your turn tell me something personal about you"
L: "Ok let's see when I was in the hospital I had a dream and Keith was in it and he showed me what the world would have been like had I not of been the guy I am. He also told me things about the day of the shooting and I dont know I just I dont think Jimmy killed him and I know that must sound crazy but it's the feeling I got and I can't stop thinking about it at all"
P: "Luke that doesn't sound crazy ok look Jimmy was sick he was hurting and scared he wasn't the guy you grew up with maybe thats what the feeling means ya know?"
L: "Yeah I guess but I dont know I just can't shake this feeling that Keith is trying to tell me something"
P: "Did you talk to Brooke about it at all?"
L: "No not yet I just don't know how to bring it up we have been so happy together that I don't want to ruin it by bringing this up. What if she thinks im crazy?"
P: "Lucas Scott you need to tell Brooke! She loves you and would never think you are crazy and besides she has finally let you all the way in now it's time you do the same and besides I don't think she would be very happy to know you told me this first"
L: "You're right sorry I even brought it up"
P: "No it's ok Luke I want you to be able to come to me if you ever need to talk but just makes sure you go to Brooke first ok"
L: "Ok I will now lets move on. Number two tell your partner something you miss"
P: "I miss Jake and Jenny I really wanted to be with them I even asked Jake to marry me and he said yes and then" Lucas cut Peyton off.
L: "Wait you asked Jake to marry you and he said yes then what the hell are you doing here in tree hill with out him?"
P: "The night I asked him apparently while I was sleeping I said I love you Lucas and he told me I need to be honest with my feelings before we can move on"
L: "ANd thats when you told Brooke about your feelings for me?"
P: "Yeah but what he doesn't know was I was just dreaming about the shooting I used to have nightmares all the time and I just replay the day in my mind all the time"
L: "I understand well now that you have told Brooke you're over me why don't you go see Jake again?"
P: "Wait who told you... Oh Haley told you" Lucas just shook his head yes. "Right well I don't know I think I just want to be single right now I mean I love Jake but I need to be on my own a bit and just figure out who I am you know L: "Yeah I get that" Little did Lucas know but the real reason Peyton wasn't going to Jake was because she actually still was in love with Lucas. "Ok my turn sometimes I miss Haley and I mean like the way it was before she met Nathan and I joined the ravens as much as I love Brooke and I am so happy me and you are friends and me and Nate get along but sometimes I kinda miss when it was just us two versus the world ya know I think it would be harder if I didn't have Brooke because she means everything to me but you know what I mean right?"
P: "Yeah I do I miss when it was just me and Brooke ya know before I started dating Nathan before you came around before all of it basically before high school it was always just us and we would do the most stupid things just for fun and it would be amazing but it has been so long since we did anything like that once boys came into play"
L: "You guys can still do the crazy stupid things you did then just because she is dating me doesn't mean she doesn't have time for you I am not the type of boyfriend that will get mad if she spends the day with her best friend ya know"
P: "I know you're right I just need to ask. So whats number three?"
L: "Tell your partner something you are scared of?"
P: "Didn't I already tell you that?"
L: "Kinda but you have to tell me something else but I will go first. I am scared of giving Brooke this" Lucas pulled out a small black box and opened it to reveal a small diamond ring.
P: "Lucas! is that and engagement ring? Are you insane?"
L: "No it's more like a promise ring just a way to show her how serious I am about us and how much I love her"
P: "So it's a pre-engagement ring than?"
L: "Yeah I am just scared that if I give it to her she will freak out and pull away from me because by taking the ring then she is promising to be faithfull to me and only me forever and I know she is scared to do that because of our history"
P: "Don't be scared Luke if you give her that ring she would be so excited she told you to show her how much you love her and this would be the perfect way to show her"
L: "I know you're right I was thinking of giving to her prom night"
P: "Oh cheesy yet romantic at the same time" Peyton and Luke started laughing at this.
L: "Ok Sawyer your turn what are you scared?"
P: "Can I be honest without you getting mad at me?"
L: "Of course"
P: "Ok just don't interupt me until I finish please?" Luke just nodded. "Ok so I am scared I will never get over you Lucas I mean I am still in love with you but I am trying so hard to get over you and move on because I love Brooke and I want her to be happy and I really want you to be happy too and I know she makes you happy but it hurts me Luke. But I just need you to know I am trying to hold it in and get over I am trying so hard for the sake of Brooke I promise you she will never know my feelings as long as you two are together the feelings will stay inside" Peyton couldn't even look at Lucas she was too scared to see his reaction.
L: "Wow I don't even know what to say to that Peyton"
P: "Then don't say anything at all I mean you don't feel the same way and I am willing to put my feelings aside for the sake of you and Brooke so why even respond?"
L: "Then why even tell me I mean honestly Peyton why tell me if you didn't want it to change anything?"
P: "Well does it change anything Luke?"
L: "I don't know Peyton I mean I know I love Brooke but I do care about you as a friend and it sucks to see you hurting but I don't know if this is something I can keep from Brooke or something I can just forget about"
P: "Why not God Luke please don't tell Brooke I finally got my friend back both of them please just forget I said anything please" Peyton was on the verge of tears she was already regretting her decision to tell Lucas about her feelings.
L: "I can try but I can't make any promises ok I promise I wont tell Brooke but I don't know about us being friends I don't want to ever lead you on and maybe some space would be the perfect way for you to get over me"
P: "I guess you're right Luke but I can still call you if I need to right?"
L: "Of course Peyton" Lucas gave Peyton a hug and then just pulled away to get to the next step after hearing everything Peyton said all he wanted was for this class to be over so he could get back to his girlfriend and hug and kiss her.
P: "Give me that" Peyton grabbed the post card from Lucas' hand. "Ok number four where do you see yourself in ten years?"
L: "Well in ten years I hope to have my novel published hopefully I'm married to Brooke and we have 3 kids two boys and a girl and she is a famous designer and all her dreams come true"
P: "Wait novel?"
L: "Yeah I have kinda been writing this novel for the past month or so"
P: "What is about? Can I read it?"
L: "I need someone impartial to read it so no you can't"
P: "I can be impartial"
L: "Well you're in it so no you can't"
P: "Oh my god Lucas Scott give me that book right now" Peyton was yelling she was so interested to see why Luke had a book he wrote about her"
L: "Well it's not just about you it has Haley, Nathan, everyone really and especially Brooke she has a big part in that book"
P: "Wait so it's about your life than?" She was a bit sad to know the book wasn't about her.
L: "Kinda its just about life in Tree Hill and everything that has happened the past two years so it's not finished yet I figured I could finish it after graduation"
P: "Then can I read it?"
L: "Yes then you can read it" Luke just let out a small laugh.
P: "Ok in ten years I hope to own my own record label selling true music not commericialized music but real music the kind of music that changes someones life the kind of music that has changed mine. I also hope to have found my true love by then but if not as long as I happy I think I will be ok. I also hope to still be friends with Brooke, You, Nathan, and Haley"
L: "I think you would have an awesome record label and for the record I can almost gurantee you will still be friends with all of us"
P: "Thanks Luke, Ok the final one what did you learn about your partner?"
L: "I learned that Peyton Sawyer is alot stronger than she gives herself credit for"
P: "Thanks. I learned that Lucas Scott has a huge heart and is a great boyfriend for my best friend"
L: "Ok so as for the pictures?"
P: "Hell no I don't do pictures anymore sorry no"
L: "Too late" Lucas said as taking a picture of Peyton only to have her take a swing turning into a perfect shot of her throwing a punch.
`Brooke and Nathan` N= Nathan B= Brooke
N: "So Brooke how lucky are you? You get to spend the next hour with me."
B: "Don't flatter yourself Scott I am only here because I have to be" Brooke gave Nate a wink.
N: "So tell me something personal about yourself Davis"
B: "Why?"
N: "Because that's the first step on the card" Nathan said while showing Brooke the index card.
B: "Oh right well I don't know what to say"
N: "Ok then I'll go first let's see well before I met Haley I had a bit of a crush on you" Brooke had a confused look on her face.
B: "Me? Wait but before Haley you dated Peyton shouldn't she have been the only one you had a crush on?"
N: "Yeah but I was kinda a jerk back then So I didn't really care that I had a girlfriend"
B: "Yeah I know but why me? I mean you could have had any girl you wanted and most of the time you did"
N: "I know but I never had you and you were Peyton's best friend so you were like hands off and I think that was a part of it"
B: "Oh I get it it was a whole want what you can't have thing thanks" Brooke playfully rolled her eyes.
N: "Well no not only that you are also not terrible to look at" Brooke and Nathan just let out a laugh.
B: "Thanks and for the record I might have had a small crush on you too. That is until I met Lucas damn that boy has really changed my life"
N: "I'm glad you guys have been able to work things out"
B: "Me too ya know I thought I Lost him there for a it but now I know I have him back and I couldn't be happier. Except maybe.. ah nevermind."
N: "No what is it what's wrong?"
B: "I just feel bad for Peyton to the point where I don't even want to talk to Lucas in front of her"
N: "Why you need to start thinking of yourself more often Davis be selfish once in awhile"
B: "I know but I know Peyton has feelings for Lucas and I know he doesn't feel the same way and I know how much that can hurt. No matter what Peyton is my best friend I never want to see her hurting"
N: "Wait didn't Peyton tell you she was over Lucas what makes you think she has feelings for him"
B: "Nate Peyton is my best friend you think I can't tell when she is lying we have been friends for ten years. I know that she is hiding her feelings for me and I love her for that but I still feel bad from time to time"
N: "Of course you do it's who you are Brooke Davis you are always thinking of someone else. To be honest though the only one who should feel bad is Peyton I mean she is the one who fell in love with her best friends boyfriend"
B: "I know but I mean he is her first love she fell in love with him right after you two broke up but she was too scared because of what happened between you guys. Then me and Luke started dating so she never really got her chance."
N: "So that must be it"
B: "Wait what?" Brooke asked extremely confused.
N: "Well I don't think Peyton is in love with Lucas I think she is in love with the idea of him. She had her chance with him and ruined it and then he moved on to you and she sees how happy the two of you are and she just thinks maybe that could have been her"
B: "But she had something great with Jake remember she went to see him before your wedding they were going to be together. Why would she give all that up for Lucas if didn't really love him"
N: "Ok but if you feel this way what made you finally trust him again? What made you finally realize he wants you not Peyton?"
B: "I guess I always knew it just I don't know I guess I realized I had to trust him and believe him because the alternative was to be alone and without him and that is something I could not bear. I love him with my whole heart and I know that the history between him and Peyton will always be there but it's the history that makes us who we are."
N: "You sure have changed Brooke Davis and in a good way might I add"
B: "Thanks you have changed too Nathan you are not the same asshole you were before"
N: "Gee thanks. But I owe all that to Haley. So two years ago when Luke first joined the Ravens did you ever think we would make it here?"
B: "Not in a million years they have both changed us quite a bit"
N: "They have, So what do you say Davis time to move on to the next step?"
B: "Let's do it Scott"
N: "Ok tell me something you miss"
B: "I misswhen life was simplier between the five of us"
N: "The five of us?"
B: "Yeah me, you, Haley, Lucas, and Peyton like remember dare night?" Brooke and Nathan both laughed thinking back to dare night last year. "And the sparkle classic. Things just got so complicated I mean Haley got pregnant and me, Peyton, and Lucas got sucked into this drama filled love triangle. We have done something fun and care free in a long time"
N: "I know what you mean"
B: "Oh my god we should have a sleep over before graduation!" Brooke screamed making Nathan jump a bit.
N: "A sleepover?"
B: "Yeah like old times we all sleep on the floor eat lots of snack and watch crappy movies. Yes we need to do this and very soon"
N: "Ok tell you what how about we finish this class then talk to everyone else about it crazy girl" Nate was smiling now looking at how excited Brooke was.
B: "Crazy girl? You know you are excited about this too"
N: "Ok maybe so but let's move on to number three"
B: "Hold on there mister you didn't tell me what you miss"
N: "Oh this close" Nathan held his hand up with his index and middle finger rght above eachother. "I miss being a kid ever since I found out Haley was pregnant all I ever do is worry about bills and how to be a good role model to my son. I just wish I could go back to before she was pregnant and maybe take more advantage of being young"
B: "I know but don't forget you have me and Lucas we can babysit whenever you need us to and you and Haley can be kids. You also have Peyton and Karen I am sure they would love to babysit. You and Haley deserve to be happy and have fun after everything you guys have been through"
N: "Thanks Brooke and so do you. you and Lucas have been through alot of crap to try to have more fun ok"
B: "Ok and now we can move on to number three"
N: "Ok what are you scared of"
B: "Honestly the thought of Lucas and Peyton being alone this whole hour"
N: "But I thought you were ok"
B: "I know it's just the last time they were alone at this school they kissed and she told him she loved him. I trust Lucas I really do but it's Peyton I don't trust and as muh as I try I just can't forget what she has done I forgive her but I can't forget. Does that make sense?"
N: "It makes perfect sense Brooke but you have to remember it's always going to be you and Lucas he loves you and Peyton I think finally realizes that so she can move on"
B: "Thanks Nate ya know when I first heard Peyton say she was partnered with Lucas I got a terrible feeling in my stomach but then I heard you call my name and I knew I would be ok. You have become a pretty great friend of mine so thank you" Brooe pulled Nathan in for a tight hug.
N: "I am scared of being a dad" Brooke pulled back from the hug and just looked up at Nathan.
B: "What do you mean?"
N: "I am actually terrified I am only seventeen years old what do I know about being a dad my only role model is Dan and" Brooke cut Nathan off.
B: "And you are nothing like him ok if anything he taught you how NOT to be a dad. You will be a great father ok"
N: "Thanks Brooke"
B: "So step four now?"
N: "Yeah so where do you see yourself in ten years?"
B: "Well I will be owner of clothles over bro's a multi million dollar company" Brooke flashed a smile. "I hope I am still with Lucas and honestly I hope Peyton find her true happiness"
N: "Well I can see you owning your own company as well as being with Lucas and as for Peyton I hope she does too"
B: "So what about you?"
N: "Well I can see having a few records out hopefully, our son has a siller layup. As long as they are happy I will be happy"
B: "That's all great and stuff but the question is where you see YOURself in ten years dummy. I think it's pretty great you are thinking so much about Hales and your son but try thinking about yourself you don't want to wake up one day with a life full of what ifs and regrets."
N: "I wont but I do hope to be in the NBA and maybe have another kid a little girl to be just like her mom"
B: "See much better"
N: "Ok last item what have you learned about you're partner, I'll go first. I have known Brooke Davis for a really long time now but today I got to know the real Brooke Davis. She is someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and is willing to do anything to make others happy, she is also extremely strong and brave. Brooke Davis is someone I hope to be friends with for a long time"
B: "Thank you Nate" Brooke smiled and place her hand on Nathan's shoulder. "Today I got to spend and hour with Nathan Scott a guy I thought I knew but I learned I didn't know the real Nathan Scott. The real Nathan Scott has this amazing heart and even though he sometimes tries to hide it it's worth looking for. He is also extremely selfless and outs the happiness of others before his own"
N: "Sounds like we have something in common"
B: "I guess that's why we get along so well"
N: "What should we do for the pictures?"
B: "I think for yours you should stand at the top of the bleachers and hold a basketball in each hand I will take the photo from the bottom of the bleachers so it looks like everyone is looking up to you"
N: "Nice and for yours take off the jacket and all the jewelery and draw a heart on a piece of paper hold it up in front of you for everyone to see"
B: "I like it" Brooke and Nathan both took the pictures then got all their stuff together as the bell rang for class to end. Nathan, Brooke, Peyton, Lucas, Mouth, Rachel, Skills, and Haley all handed in the cameras and answered index cards then headed outside for lunch.
Lucas walked up to Brooke and gave her a kiss on the lips.
L: :I missed you pretty girl"
B: "I missed you too boyfriend"
H: "So did everyone have fun?"
M: "I know I did" outh then intertwined his fingers with Rachels as they both had huge smiles on their faces.
B: "Shut up are you two finally together?"
M: "Yeah I figured it was time to give into her begging" Mouth said while laughing.
R: "Hey!" Rachel replied with a playfull slap on Mouth's arm as everyone else started laughing. Brooke then walked over to Peyton.
B: "Hey P. Sawyer"
P: "Hey Brooke"
B: "Did you have fun?"
P: "Yeah but if you still have any doubts about Lucas I can promise you that that boy loves you with everything he has" B: "Thanks Peyton" Brooke huggeg Peyton tightly then walked back over to Lucas. Lucas put his arm around Brooke and kissed her forehead.
B: "SO what do you say broody want to go back to my house"
L: "You do realize this is just lunch we still have classes left" Lucas said with a laugh.
B: "I know but we should skip come one please we haven't had much alone time" Brooke stuck out her bottom lip and started batting her eyelashes.
L: "Fine cheery" Lucas said with a smile finally giving into Brooke. Lucas put his arm around Brooke as they walked to her car.