Previously…

"There's one question that will solve all your problems, Brooke."

"Really? What?"

"Are you in love with Peyton or are you in love with your history?"

Haley's simple yet deep question crushed me. When I thought about the answer to it I knew in my heart that Peyton was my best friend. I also knew that I was not in love with her anymore.

I can't even begin to describe the fears breaking up with Peyton brings. It's not the fact that I don't want to lose her, it's the fact that I can't lose her. She's my family.

And what if Rachel and I don't work out? Would this risk be all for nothing? I could lose everything.

But I'm Brooke Davis and I can't live with what-ifs.

"I think I'm falling out of love with Peyton."

There. I said it. It's how I've been feeling since I met Rachel but I was to afraid to admit it.

"Then you know what you have to do Brooke." Haley calmly replied.

"She's going to be heartbroken." I choked out.

Haley sighed. "Probably. But you can't be with her if you don't feel the same way. It isn't fair to either of you."

"You read a lot of self-help books don't you Tutor Girl?"

Haley scoffed. "I'm offended."

FOOL

I walked into my house and headed straight for my room. I was hoping for a good power nap before cheerleading. The whole Haley talk had taken a lot out of me and I knew later on was going to be difficult.

I am going to break up with Peyton after practice.

It seems like no matter how many times I say it I don't believe it. Things change so quickly…

"Rachel?" I opened my door to find the redhead swirling around in my computer chair. "What are you doing here?"

"Well, I was hoping we could discuss cheerleading matters." Rachel said sexily. She got up and walked over to me, wrapping her arms around my hips.

This time I wasn't surprised and I wasn't about to act like a love sick idiot.

"But Rachel, we do have practice in about an hour…" I leaned in and whispered in her ear. "Couldn't it have waited till then?"

"Well I don't mind giving everyone a free show, but I figured Peyton would mind…" Rachel tried to kiss me but I shrugged her off.

"It's not that I don't want to, because believe me, I do," Rachel smirked at that comment. "But I want to wait until I break up with Peyton. She means a lot to me still and I don't feel right cheating on her."

"Okay. I respect that." Rachel walked towards the door. "See you after cheerleading." And with a wink she was gone.

AN: I know this chapter is super short but the next one is the last one and I wanted it all together without this buildup part. Thanks for all the reviews :)