Chapter 13
The lesson went by more slowly than normal, Brooke thought, all she wanted to do was go home, and escape the trouble of avoiding Lucas all day. "Right class, partner up." Whitey called to the class, but nobody moved. "Okay then I'll pair you up. All names in the hat please." Whitey made everyone write their name down then he pulled two out at a time. "Lucas Scott and," Lucas prayed and wished that Whitey would read out Brooke's name, "Marvin McFadden." But he didn't. "Brooke Davis and Nathan Scott." Brooke groaned to herself quietly she knew that Nathan would pester her about Lucas, but then she thought to herself that it could of actually have been Lucas, so she guessed she was quite lucky.
Whitey continued to read out the rest of the names but Lucas was not listening, he could not believe his luck Nathan had got paired with Brooke and he got stuck with Mouth. But then he realised what he had just thought, Mouth had been one of his best friends since he was little, so he was not going to blow him off over some girl. But it wasn't just some girl, it was Brooke Penelope Davis, the only girl he had or will ever love. But then Lucas' thoughts were disturbed by the school bell and Mouth coming over to say hi, and talk about the project. "Hey Luc, how are you. Okay dumb question, but still." Mouth asked and Lucas couldn't help but laugh. Mouth and Lucas talked for a while, whilst Nathan went on a mission to actually find Brooke let alone talk to her. Nathan searched the school and then he realised where she'd be. Nathan walked down the corridor and saw Brooke sitting against the classroom where he had found Peyton. Nathan had no words that he thought would be right for this situation so he just said, "I'm sorry Brooke." Brooke forgot about the fact she knew about him and Peyton, and how much of a n idiot she thought he was, and accepted his apology.
An hour later Brooke and Nathan were still sitting in the same place and were discussing about how much two people could change their lives. What would Nathan be without Haley, and how different would Brooke be if Lucas never came along? "Brooke, you have been talking about Lucas for an hour. Can you honestly say you don't feel anything?" Nathan asked already knowing the answer; he saw how she looked at him. Brooke knew that Nathan knew so she stayed quiet and just gave him an innocent smile. "Okay Brooke. I think you should talk to Lucas. I'm nit Lucas' biggest fan at the moment, but he deserves to be happy." Nathan said and turning Brooke's head so that he could look into her eyes, "And so do you." Brooke smiled weakly and knew what Nathan was indicating. "You know Nate, I don't think you realise how great you are." Brooke said as Nathan stood up. When Nathan heard what Brooke said he was shocked but flattered, "Wow a complement form Brooke Davis I think we should have that in writing." Nathan said smiling and holding out his hand for Brooke to take. Brooke took Nathan's hand a stood up and they walked down the corridor laughing.
Lucas and Mouth were at Lucas' house and they were preparing for their project on citizen issues. Lucas phone rang and it was Nathan, Lucas ignored it, he wasn't in the mood for another argument, his one with Brooke was enough for one day. "So what issue do you think we should address in the project?" Mouth asked Lucas. Lucas was stuck, but then an idea popped into his head. "Mouth, how do you feel about the issue of love?" Lucas asked with a smile. Mouth was confused but then he saw a picture of Lucas and Brooke on Lucas' bed side table and Mouth understood, "What do you have in mind?" Mouth asked.