For those of you that are not liking the whole mob thing, don't worry, im not gonna make it an issue in the story. But i am gonna have to write something that will end it. I warn you, it will sound corny and really stupid, depends on how you look at it. After the mob thing settles then ill start working on Bryle, like as an actual couple. I wanna make it soon, but i have to add in this other stuff that will bring them together, the mob thing just happens to be one of them, as weird as it sounds.
Glad you all liked Brooke in the last chapter. I wasn't planning on her making that speech, but i changed it as i was writing. It kind of brings back the old Brooke from season 1 when she was going after Lucas lol.
I know i said that Brucas would not be existing soon, and it's really not. Sorry for those who wanted to see a little bit of Brucas, but they're not the main people. Plus they just got into a big fight, so there wouldn't be a point in them making up anymore, so it's better to end it. Their relationship isn't really going anywhere.
And also i noticed that i haven't really mentioned Haley and her pregnancy. When i really thought about it, she should've already had the baby! lol. So i'm gonna write in Haley's birth somewhere in the next few chapters lol. I got so caught up in my ideas about Bryle that i didn't really think about the other characters in it lol. I tend to do that with all of my stories. Bad habit i know, but i'm working on it lol.
bRuCaS.mAtchmAdeInHeAVen.nAley - when i reread the chapter, i realized how you could've gotten confused lol. When i meant was what Kyle doesn't wanna lose Brooke, because he couldn't go on without her living, even though he can't be with her, or she's not around. The thing about losing air and the sun, and how he couldnt' go on without it symbolizes Brooke. When i said that you couldn't kill the air or the sun, but a person can be killed, i was talking about Brooke, but not in the way you thought lol. What i meant was that Brooke is a person, therefore she can be killed, which is why Kyle needs to try to stay away from her. Becaues if she were to die, he wouldn't be able to go on... better?
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It was 5:30 a.m, and Brooke was awake. She was due to wake up in thirty minutes, but what was the point? It wasn't like she would actually get some extra sleep. Her thoughts and dreams would be crowded by a certain boy, her boy. He just didnt know it yet.
Brooke surprised herself by what she had said to Kyle last night. It felt good to actually let him know that she wasn't going anywhere. It just felt good to throw it all in the open. She wasn't gonna give up on him, and now he knew that. When she thought about it, it sounded kinda harsh how she said it, but if it would help him realize things, when she would do it.
She considered the whole mob mess Kyle was in. Personally, she thought it would be kinda hot, being with a mob boy. Kyle in his shirt and tie, the sleeves rolled up. Him shooting a gun at somebody to protect her. All that money that he would spend to take her to the most beautiful luxurious places. It wouldn't he half bad from the way women made it to be in General Hospital. But she knew there was danger in it, there always is. Carly had been shot in the head while giving birth, and numerous crashes had been purposized in Port Charles. But that was just a tv show, General Hospital. But it could happen to her if she were to be in that type of situation.
But as scary and dangerous as it sounded, it didn't scare her. The only part that she was afraid of was losing Kyle to a life like that. Despite her immaturity at first, Brooke completely understood why Kyle didn't wanna be with her. She got it, but it didn't mean she wasn't gonna follow through with it. Just another example of her stubbornness.
She smiled slightly, remembering the kiss she had left him with. He looked so shocked, and so cute, with ice cream carton still in his hands. That was another thing she wasn't planning on doing when she saw him, but it seemed right. To make him know what he was missing. For KYle, it might seem like she was playing one of her infamous games, but it was far from it. This time she wasn't playing a game at all.
Just thinking about games made her think about the game she played with Lucas the beginning of senior year. And thinking about that made her think of Lucas, and the fact that they were still kind of together. Here she was, lying in bed, thinking about KYle, when she was still with Lucas. They hadn't spoken to each other in 24 hours, which wasn't good for a couple to not talk for that long, which meant something wasn't right. And it wasn't. Obviously Lucas felt like he wasn't in the wrong, it explained why he hadn't called her. He was expecting her to call him or go to his house, get down on her knees and beg for forgiveness. He would forgive her, and they would be back together. But sooner or later, he would screw up, bad, which would piss her off. They would get into a huge fight once again, and Lucas would ask for forgiveness. Of course, Brooke wouldn't let it go that easily, which would cause Lucas to bring up the time when he forgived her for sleeping with Chris, even though they weren't together at the time. If that didn't work, he would bring up this time, when he had forgiven her for "abandoning" him.
Yes, Lucas Scott expected her to do all those things that a naive and weak girl would do. Brooke had once upon a time been that girl. Helpless, wanting someone to love her for who she was, not for her body. But she wans't that girl anymore, and she didn't plan on being it again.
Lucas wanted her to beg for forgiveness, tell him she would do anything to get him back into her life, that she needed him with every fiber of her being. Too bad for him though.
Because Brooke didn't work that way.
There was no way in hell that she was gonna ask him to forgive her. If anything it should be the other way around. Lucas was the one being an ass and a jealous one at that, why should she apologize?
But Brooke knew one thing was certain.
The next time she talked to Lucas, she would either be forgiving him, or dumping his ass.
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As he was eating breakfast, Kyle tried to remember a time when he thought of his dad as funny. BUt he couldn't because his dad hadn't even been around long enough to crack a joke, or pull a harmless prank. The first time ever would be this morning, when his dad was dipping his strawberry poptart into plain black coffee. Not only funny, but it was disgusting.
ANother thing was that he didn't think his dad could ever embarass him, also because he was never around. But the thought of his own dad dropping him off at school, made KYle's skin crawl with embarassment. He was KYle Sammet, basketball player, chick magnet. He couldn't have his dad take him to school, even though it was in his dad's black range rover.
"Dad, come on. Nate's stopping by for a minute, why can't they just take me?" Kyle whined for the hundreth time.
"Because, i'm your dad, therefore i said so. Plus, i havent taken you to school in years," his dad explained.
"Well that was because i couldn't drive yet, i can now, but because i just got back from the hospital i can't. But Nathan can take me"
"Come on Ky, you used to love it when i would take you to school"
"Yeaa, when i was like 10!" Kyle exclaimed.
"Well deal with it buddy. I'm taking you to school. " his dad finished as the doorbell rang, "Come in"
"You're enjoying this aren't you?" Kyle asked bitterly as his father left.
He smirked, "You have no idea. See ya Nate"
"You too Mr. Sammet," Nathan greeted.
"Please, call me Mike," he said friendly.
"Alright, Mike," Nathan said.
"Kyle make sure you got eveything ready," Mike warned as he went upstairs.
"Okayy, am i missing something?" Nathan asked confused as he sat at the table.
"Yea kind of. He took 6 months off from work, trying to be a dad to me this time, hence the reason why he's taking me to school"
"Wow, that's good right? I mean, you've wanted to be close to your dad"
"Yeaa i'm giving him a chance. I spent the whole day with him yesterday. And now he wants to drive me to school," Kyle said bitterly
"Umm why don't you just ride with me? I'm already here, we can just go pick up Haley," Nathan suggested.
"I already thought about that. He said no, he wanted to take me to school since he hasn't in awhile"
Nathan bursted out laughing.
"Dude shut up! It's not funny!" Kyle exclaimed.
"Sorry man. BUt it might not be as bad as you think. Just the thought of it gets ya," Nathan smirked.
"Whatever. So moving on, what's up"
"I came here to see whta's up with you. Haven't seen ya in a day or two"
"You know same as always. Im glad to be getting back to school though"
"Yeaa i bet. I've asked around, no one's got wind of your other injury so far"
"Good. Let's try to keep it that way"
"We will. So.. umm .. have you talked to Brooke yet"
Kyle tensed.
"I'm guessing that's a yes." Nathan stated.
"Well, i kinda ran into her at the supermarket last night. We were both getting ice cream"
"Okay, i see why Brooke would be getting it, but why were you getting ice cream? Plan on watching The Notebook by any chance?" Nathan joked.
"Noooo, i've already seen that. I was craving it, so i went. Brooke just happened to be there too"
"And? Anything happen? Words exchanged"
"Uhh yeaa we talked. More like she did"
"Am i gonna have to beat it out of you?" Nathan asked frustratingly.
"Allright fine. I told her that i had just got out of the hospital. I was about to tell her that i was sorry about things, but she stopped me. She already knew what i was gonna say,
and said it was bullshit. She also said that she wasn't gonna give up on me. That i could try all i want, but it wasn't gonna push her away. Then she kissed me," KYle sighed.
"And, are you surprised by that?" Nathan asked.
"Well, if it was the old Brooke, then no. We haven't seen the old her in a long time. I just kinda expected her to just walk away. But now, the way she is, i was surprised. That i wasn't expecting. I was counting on her walking away"
"Maybe these strong feelings she has for you is bring the old Brooke back. The one that fights to get what she wants. And you're right, we haven't seen her like that in a long time, but i think this is what's best. Maybe it will help her"
"Yeaa, i get that. But she can't do this Nate. I can't let her do that. Gosh, it's like she doesn't even comprehend what i told her. I am a mobster basically, i have a bulls eye on my back at all times. She just doesn't get that"
"I'm pretty sure she gets that. I think she doesn't care"
"Well she should, because if this keeps up Nate, i can't protect her. Hell, i can't even protect myself right now." KYle said as he put his plate away.
"Okay, Brooke loves you. Like loves you so much it hurts. That's what i feel for Haley. It's real man. YOu don't have to be with her, but hold onto that, and hold onto her because when it's gone, when she's gone, it's gonna wreck you so much that you'll wish you were dead. You two might not be together for awhile or ever, but let her know that you love her. We all know how Brooke gets," Nathan said.
"Yeaa, i hear ya. It seems to unreal, feeling like this in high school"
"You're telling me. I've been married for two years and have a baby on the way, and i haven't even graduated yet," Nathan laughed as he headed for the door.
"See ya later," Kyle said as Nathan left.
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"Wow you look like crap," Brooke complimented as Rachel walked into the bathroom. Her hair was disheveled, her clothes wrinkled and sleepiness in her eyes. Opposed to Brooke, who was already out of the shower and in the middle of straightening her hair, her robe over her petite body.
"Fuck you," Rachel mumbled as she turned on her sink and began to brush her teeth.
"Yea yea. You should've went to bed earlier instead of going out every night"
"You're one to talk. I don't know how you're so awake this morning. I didn't hear your heinous snoring earlier"
"That's because i was already awake. I couldn't sleep," Brooke explained as she carefully straightened her sidebangs.
"Hmm i wonder why? Was it a certain someone that was taking over your dreams, fantasies even?" Rachel teased as she turned off the sink.
"Haha you're funny. BUt no, Kyle wasn't in my fantasies, i was just thinking about him. And my situation with Lucas"
"Hm that's funny. You siad situation, i thought it was supposed to be relationship," Rachel smirked as she rummaged through the walk in closet, finding something to wear.
"Probably not for long. Im thinking about breaking up with him"
"To be with Kyle. Am i right"
Brooke sighed, "Yeaa that's the plan. If he lets me pursue him"
"Why wouldn't he? I don't mean to make your head big, but you're hot. WHy wouldn't he"
"Aww thanks Rach! But there's some stuff going on with him at the moment, he doesn't really want a relationship, but he's into me"
"That doesn't make sense!" Rachel exclaimed.
"I know, but boys are confusing. I might just wait it out, be there when he's ready"
"So that means you are breaking up with Lucas," Rachel smirked.
"Well at this rate yes i am. He was being a total ass to me, and thinks i should be the one apologizing. I'm sorry but Brooke Davis don't work that way," Brooke said.
"Yea you don't. You shouldn't have to put up with his crap, you've done that enough to last a lifetime. You deserve someone else, someone better"
"And to think you were s dumbass? Oh wait you still are," Brooke joked.
"Oh so we're at it with the jokes now aren't we? I'm surprised you can get any guy to go after you with your fat ass," Rachel joked.
"Yea well at least my ass wasn't suctioned out," Brooke smirked.
"Ouch. You're right about that. But that doesn't mean we can't have that arranged. I could totally give you my surgeon's card"
"No thanks, i'm good. Plastic surgery is for whores right Rach"
"Hm i might have to punch your nose Davis"
"I was thinking about doing that too, but i realized awhile back that there's no point. You're just gonna buy a new one," Brooke smiled.
"Alright i'm done. I gotta take a shower," Rachel said as she stood up to turn on the shower.
"Yea that's what i thought. You ran out of ideas," Brooke laughed.
"Whore"
"Bitch"
"Fuck you"
"I love you too Rach," Brooke laughed as she walked into the closet.
If you were to listen to a conversation Brooke and Rachel were having, you couldn't keep up. YOu could've sworn that they went from best friends, to trash talking bitches. And that was jus the way they were. They looked at insults as signs of affection. Yes, they're friendship was very out of the blue, and very unusual. But the bottom line was that they would have each other's backs no matter what.
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"Okay i take it back. You don't have to take off work for that long. Hell, you can even go back tomorrow," KYle suggested as his dad pulled up into THH.
"Nahh, i kinda like a long vacation," Mike teased, "Come on Kyle, i thought you would like me taking you to school in the Range Rover"
"Yea i like the car, when i'm driving it. How much longer until i can drive"
"Hmm i think it's just this week, then you're free from my wrath," Mike laughed as Kyle got out of the car.
"Can't wait. i was gonna hang out with Nate or something after school, is that alright"
"Yeaa sure. Just don't come home too late. I'm making spaghetti," Mike said excited.
"Do you even know how to cook?" KYle asked.
"Well, no. But i bought 3 different cookbooks, so it shouldn't be that hard right"
"No, it shouldn't." KYle said distractedly as he felt people look at him with curiousity.
"Okay well i'll let you get to class," Mike laughed as Kyle shut the door.
Kyle just nodded breifly before walking away.
"HAVE A NICE DAY KYLE!" Mke yelled from the car.
Kyle froze for a second before walking again, avoiding the faces of people staring at him.
"Well that was embarassing," Nathan laughed as he and Haley made their way towards him.
"You're telling me," KYle mumbled.
"That's not half as bad as what my parents did on my first day of junior year. They drove my and LUke to school, and as soon as they pulled into the campus, they turned up the radio and everybody heard 'Shake Your Tailfeather' coming from a 1999 station wagon," Haley rolled her eyes.
"And there's that time when my dad shoved me into the lockers after we lost a game. Mouth recorded it on his fone, and it was viewed on tv during the mayor election. Then there was that one time when my parents were making out in the hallway when they were supposed to be watching me 'learning' during Parents Day," Nathan added.
"Alright, maybe those are pretty bad. It's not as bad as mine, but still. I'm not used to this stuff, i haven't had to deal with it like at all during my high school life"
"IT's alright, it won't be like this for long. So how does it feel being back?" Haley asked as they sat down at a picnic table.
Kyle shrugged, "I'm glad to be back, it'll save me more embarassment from my dad. But i do need to catch up, which sucks"
"And the fact that you have just about every class with Brooke?" Nathan asked.
"Yeaa that too"
"Speaking of Brooke, have you guys seen her around? SHe's usually here by now," Haley mentioned, looking around for the brunette.
"I wouldn't know," Kyle said sarcastically.
"I bet she's around here somewhere Hales. We'll see you later KYle," Nathan said as they walked away.
Brooke hadn't shown up yet, which was highly rare. She was usually here at least half an hour before class started, it gave her time to socialize and get the latest gossip or whatever. Kyle had a feeling that it had something to do with him. Lately he had been the reason to her problems. To him, Brooke was anything but a problem. She was his sacrifice.
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"Geez Gatina, could your fatass go any slower?" Brooke asked as she sped along Tree Hill, trying to get to school on time.
"Well if some whore would've woken me up earlier. And why are you so anxious to get to school? We still have like 15 minutes before the bell rings"
"Is it so bad that i wanna be there early?" Brooke asked innocently.
"Okay quit bullshitting with me. You're wearing a short jean skirt, a skin tight red tank top, and then a white half cut hooded cardigan. Not to mention really cute flats that you stole from me. You're trying to impress Kyle to make him want you. I know this technique. Hell, i invented it"
"Okay look, i just wanna look nice today, even though i look hot everyday. And secondly, KYle already told me how he feels, so there's no need to make him feel that way," Brooke explained.
"Yea yea yea. But i still say your bullshitting me"
"Whatever bitch. Believe all you want. I'm not trying to play any games. I'm completely in love with the guy. There's no need to try to get him," Brooke said seriously.
"Alright fine, since you got so emo on me. So what's the plan with getting rid of Lucas?" Rachel asked changing the subject.
Brooke shrugged, "I don't know if im gonna break up with him anyway. If he doesn't approach me by last period to apologize, then im breaking up with him. If he apologizes to me and i believe him, then i won't do it"
"What is it gonna take for you to see Brooke?! Lucas is not he guy for you, he jus thinks he is because you're the only girl he's ever been in love with and vice versa. Now you ahve a chance to be with someone that truly loves you, and you're gonna go and be with Lucas anyway"
"It's not like the Rach. There's something going on with Kyle that you wouldn't be able to understand, i can't even fully take it in. But i'm not gonna leave Lucas hanging like that, it's not a good feeling. So if he admits he was wrong, then why not give him the benefit of the doubt?" Brooke asked pulling into a parking spot.
"Hey i'm all for giving people second chances, Lord knows i need them. But there's a difference between a second chance, and oh i don't know, a fifth chance? Brooke how many times has he disappointed you, or broken your heart? More times than i can count, and i just moved here last year. What about the other years? I'm pretty sure there's alot more"
"There is, believe me. Lucas doesn't even know half the stuff he's done that has hurt me. But i don't know, i can't just break it off to pursue Kyle. It's not right. Plus KYle can't be with me anyway so what's the point"
"Ohhhh so Lucas is like your boytoy until Kyle's ready?" Rachel smirked as they walked towards the quad.
"Nooo it's not like that. Okay can we just drop this already? You wouldn't understand," Brooke said as they walked to their lockers.
"Alrgith fine i'll drop it for now. But you can't stay with Lucas forever. Eventually you're gonna wanna dump his ass," Rachel added before walking away.
Brooke shook her head and headed to English Lit.
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After his encounter with Brooke the other night, Kyle didn't really know how to act towards her, if he should say anything at all. She just left after he kissed her, with only a 'i'll be seeing ya.' It wasn't fair to leave a guy with just that. Of course he was gonna be seeing her, they went to the same school, had most of their classes together. As soon as she entered the room, she found him already in his seat. She gave him the once over in his khaki shorts and skye blue polo before sliding into the seat in front him. Which was gonna be a big problem for him.
Anyone could see that Brooke was beautiful. Kyle could honestly admit that she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen before, and it wans't just because he was head over heels in love with her. Yes, she was sexy also. It wasn't only her looks that made her sexy, but the way she carried herself, chin up, confident. That was the main reason why guys would always go after her. She was confident in every aspect of herself, or so people thought. What they didn't know was that Brooke was about one of the most insecurest people ever.
Kyle tried adjusting his white hat in front of his eyes so he could sleep or something, but Brooke kept on flipping her hair, which caused a strawberry kiwi aroma to reach his nostrils. Kyle considered that she was doing it on purpose, and she probably was. Brooke had told him that she wasn't gonna give up, she was trying to crack him. If it weren't for certain circumstances, she wouldn't even have to try to crack him. BUt he had to switch off his sensual feelings at the moment because he didn't think he could handle it.
He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a pencil hit the floor. He sat up straight just in time to see Brooke bend down to retreive her pencil. Her legs were out from under the desk, and the small of her back was exposed as she leaned forward, which made Kyle's jaw drop and his eyes to wander. Sure, he had seen Brooke in scantily clad bathing suits before, but it never really affected him like it was now, with her only wearing a skirt.
Thinking about Brooke this way brougth him back to their two encounters the first time. The first one was in the hallway, and then the other was well, in the janitor's closet. That would forever be one of his favorite moments about high school. He remembered what it felt like to hold her, to kiss her. How she moaned huskily in his ear. Carefully Kyle pulled out his cell phone and sent a text message to Brooke.
Same place. After bell.
While waiting for her reply, Kyle looked at his watch. There was exactly three minutes until the bell rang. Three minutes couldn't last long enough for KYle.
He saw Brooke pull her phone out from her purse and check it. After a few seconds she saw her shoulders bounce, and he knew she was smirking or had a smile or some sorts as she dialed the buttons, sending one back.
What if she rejected him? That was a possibility. If she ended up saying no, then he had no idea how he was gonna get these thoughts out of his head. A few seconds later he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Cautiously but quickly, he pulled it out to read the message.
You got it. i was wondering when you'd crack lol.
Ignoring the last comment, he flipped his phone shut and put it back in his pocket without answering back. He sat at the edge of his seat with his hand over his books. If he was right, the bell was supposed to ring just about.
RRRIIINNNGGG!
Now.
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Not only was Brooke hoping that Kyle would text her, she was counting on it. As soon as she saw him, she just wanted to run into his arms and never let go. But instead, she kept her distance, but a flirty distance, if that made sense. She even dropped her pencil on the floor to try to get him to check her out. Kyle was a good person, polite, respectful, someone you could take home to the family. But he was still a guy.
She had to restrain herself from jumpinh for joy when she got his text. Breif and straight to the point, which meant he had it really bad. Smirking, she typed in a confident answer and sent it. Before she knew it the bell rang and Kyle was out of the door. Brooke laughed quietly to herself before picking up her books and walking to her locker. She glanced to the left, where the janitor's closet was , and saw the door shut. Brooke took her time, so no one would see her go in, and also because she wanted to keep him waitng.
Study period was next, so she could take her time. And Kyle had weightlifting, and there wasn't really a coach for that. Everyone was gonna be in class so it was the perfect time to spend some time with Kyle in the janitor's closet. With only a a few straddlers in the hallway, Brooke brisky walked towards the closet. She was immediately pulled im by a pair of strong hands.
A dim light was shown as she saw Kyle's face glowing. He looked so hot to her right then. His shirt fit him perfectly, showing his muscles, and his khaki shorts and hat gave a little preppiness to him.
"How did you know it was me? You could've grabbed Ms. Miller or something," Brooke questioned.
He shrugged, "I know your walk"
"Huh"
"I know you're walk. I know the pattern your feet make. Actually you don't really walk, you kinda strut," Kyle smiled.
"That is so sweet that you know how i walk. It's kinda turning me on," Brooke whispered before walking closer to him.
"I know you dropped your pencil on purpose," KYle smirked at her.
"Did it work?" she asked innocently.
"Yup," he said as he put both hands into each of her back pockets to pull her closer. "Are you gonna kiss me or what"
"Actually i thought you were the forward one"
"True," she smirked before crashing her lips into his. This time Kyle was ready for her. He kissed her with just as much passion and heat, Brooke was surprised at first but quickly got over it. Kyle traced her bottom lip with his tongue as she parted her lips quickly. Their tongues explored each other's, becoming familiar. KYle backed Brooke against the door with his hands in between her head. Her hands wandered over his back, finding the bottom of hit shirt and pulling it off. She helped him unbutton her cardigan and she shrugged it off quickly. Brooke held onto him as he continued to suck and nibble on her neck right under her ear. She dug her nails into his back, moaning huskily in his ear. The way he was going now, she didn't think she could hold out on him any longer. Switching, so that he was against the door, Brooke attacked his lips once again. After awhile she went for his ear, copying what he had done to her.
Whenever she was with Kyle, even in a close proximity, she completely forgot everything. She could've forgotten her birthday if someone asked her. He was her rock and she needed to tbe as close to him as possible. She forgot all about Lucas, the mob business, all she could think about was how much she was in love with this boy.
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The invisible pull that had brought her to Brooke would forever be with him. She was amazing to him. He had her on a pedestal, a high one. Kyle didn't think there such strong feelings existed in this world. Whenever Brooke was away from him, he longed to be with her. And now that she was with him, he wanted her as close as possible. Brooke completely clouded his judgment, leaving it unreadable and unimportant in his brain. Too bad that his brain was more in tune than Brooke's.
The guilty conscience and the worry wart came in. As far as he knew, Brooke was still with Lucas. Nate hadn't told him anything about them being over, just about the fight they had gotten into. So basically he was helping Brooke cheat on her boyfriend. Regardless of whether they were in a fight or not, they were still together, which meant she was cheating. He didn't like to think of Brooke that way, but that was what she was doing.
And then the whole dangerous mob stuff was brought back to his mind. Once again, he was mentally beating himself up over this. It wasn't right, she would get hurt, it would only make things harder. He had gone over all these reasons in his head over and over again, but he could never follow through.
Kyle reluctantly pulled away, "Brooke, are you still with Lucas?" he asked even though he already knew the answer.
She looked away, "Yea"
He scoffed, "Brooke come on! You can't do this to Lucas even though you're mad at him right now. It's not right"
"I know it's not right Kyle. But can you honestly tell me that this isn't right?" she asked, gesturing the two of them.
"Look, this is anything but wrong. I feel like it's right. But to everything else, it's wrong. You're cheating on Lucas and i'm going against a promise that i made to myself"
"What? That you would never get involved with me?" Brooke scoffed as she picked up her cardigan.
"No, that i would stay away from you so you could actually live." Kyle answered as he put his shirt on.
"Well that's gonna be hard for me because i can't live without you," Brooke said quietly as she stood in front of him.
"You don't know how much it means to me to hear you say that. But you can live without me, you can. And you dont' have to live without me, we'll still talk"
"But you can't be with me?" Brooke stated.
"I want to, so bad, but i can't. If i were to say 'screw the rules"
"Kyle just forget about the rules for once!" Brooke said harshly.
"If i forget these rules, then you're gonna end up dead. I don't think you completely get that"
"I get it just fine. What i don't get is how little you're thinking about me. How am i supposed to go on knowing that you're putting yourself in danger by this stupid business"
"Brooke i'm thinking about you. I always think about you, that's why i'm doing this"
"Why are you hurting me like this? I told you that i only needed you to not hurt anymore. I told you that by you not being with me, you're hurting me, so bad. Kyle i can't
imagine not being with you, i can't see me with anyone else. And i'm not letting you go"
Kyle walked over to her and took her hands, "Brooke i don't wanna hurt you. Trust me that's the last thing i wanna do. But i don't wanna be looking at you from a hospital bed, or staring at your coffin. That will kill me. Sometimes i have to stop thinking about what i want and concentrate on what's best. I know it doesn't seem like it, but it is. It's the only way"
"I'm having a hard time believing that," Brooke said, tears streaming down her face as she turned around and touched the doorknob.
"Brooke i don't wanna hurt you," Kyle said quietly.
Brooke turned around and looked at him. She laughed sadly, "What do you think you're doing now"
For the second time, Brooke had left him in the janitor's closet to comtemplate her last words. He couldn't get the picture of her sad face out of his head. It literally broke his heart to pieces. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt her, but he had managed to do it anyways.
And for the first time ever, Kyle didn't care about the mob business, about anything.
All he could think about was how much he was in love with that girl.