Author Note: I know 2 chapters in one day is amazing. Damn I write fast lol. Anyway I hope you guys like this chapter. I know I was going to end this story next chapter, but I don't know yet depending how it all fits. If I don't them the 16th chapter I will. Love to you all xxx
Welcome to 2012 and I hope this year brings everyone happiness.
Telling him is the hardest part
Brooke sat in the library with her English book spread out in front of her the books they were studying which happened to be all the books of Harry Potter. Brooke had seen the film and was a massive fan of it all, so this was going to be real easy for her, but she was still sat there with her pink fluffy pen in her hand staring down at the book and then her English book. How the hell was she meant to write an essay about Ron Wesley and Hermione Granger feelings for each other throughout the books/films when her own feelings and love where AWOL at the moment. Brooke just didn't know what to do. Yeah the whole leaving without saying by to Lucas killed her inside even thinking about it killed her, but what else is she meant to do. Brooke decided to move the whole leaving Lucas behind thing from her head for the time being so she could finish this stupid essay and then crawl onto her bed at home away from everyone.
Brooke started to search through first Harry Potter book so she could find something to start her essay about Ron and Hermione's feelings for each other or between each other. Brooke needed to get this done or she wouldn't do it and the stress she was under wasn't helping her at all. In less than 3 months Brooke was leaving the love of her life behind and heading to New York. The only problem was telling him.
Brooke was half way through the essay and on book 4 which happened to be Harry potter and The Goblet of Fire. Brooke looked through it and started writing. Someone came up to her and plonked themselves down next to her. Brooke looked up and smiled when she saw Julian sitting next to her "Well hello stranger" Brooke spoke first
"Hey Brooke" Julian smiled at her
"Long times no speak Baker" Brooke put her pen down and looked at Julian "So how are you and Hanna doing?"
"Well I'm not too sure" Julian's smile faded and he looked upset
"Okay spill" Brooke said "All ears"
"Okay" Julian took off his bag "Well we were doing great, as great as ever and then we get back from the game and spend the night together if you know what I mean and now she's being distant and when I ask her why she says that she's not"
"Okay well maybe she's dealing with something at home or going through a lot because remember when were dating I became distant and that was only because of class work and family stuff nothing serious, maybe that's what Hanna's going through" Brooke told Julian and he nodded
"Yeah I guess you could be right" Julian nodded.
"I could talk to her if you want me too" Brooke offered
"Would you?" Julian's face lit up
"Of course" Brooke nodded
"So I heard you're leaving?" Julian changed the subject
"Yeah in less than 3 months" I nodded and then sighed "It sucks"
"Does Lucas know?" He asked. Why the hell is everyone asking me that?
"No he doesn't and Julian I don't want another lecture from you too" Brooke picked up her pen again.
"Okay well I'm just going to say. Don't leave and not say goodbye to him Brooke. when I had to leave you behind he killed me just as much as it killed you and now you know what I had to go through" Julian then grabbed his bag and left the library.
Brooke got home late. She decided after school she was just going to drive around for hours before going home where her parents and sister was. Brooke kept getting calls from everyone. Her parents, Rachel, Haley, Peyton even Nathan called and then Lucas called, but I ignored them all I didn't really want to talk to anyone. I wanted to be left alone. I wanted everyone to stop judging me and let me be. I love Lucas I do so much and I changed my mind after what Julian told me earlier. I was going to tell Luke about me moving away, but not yet. I'll do it soon. I promised myself I would do it and I will.
The next morning came faster than Brooke had wished for. Today is her birthday and she wasn't looking forwards to it. Lucky she never told anyone about it at school. Brooke climbed out of bed and showered before getting dress and heading down stairs to grab something to eat before she left for school. Brooke walked into the kitchen and saw her dad, mom and Rachel eating "Happy birthday pumpkin" Brooke heard her mom say.
"Thanks" Brooke whispered
"Happy birthday princess" Lesley kissed Brooke on the cheek and gave her a box wrapped in blue paper "Open it" Brooke slowly tore the paper of and her mouth dropped as she opened the tiffany box.
"Wow" Brooke muttered "Thank you" She kissed her dad and mom on the cheek "But this still doesn't make up for you taking me away from Lucas" In the box was a platinum gold necklace that had Brooke written in diamonds. It was beautiful, but Brooke was still mad at her parents for moving her to New York.
"It's a birthday present Brooke, not a bribe" Shelly stated
"I know" Brooke simply said "I just want you to know that nothing will ever make up for you taking me away from Lucas"
"We're sorry darling, but we have to go" Lesley responded
"Yeah whatever" Brooke jumped over the bar stool at the island and left the room "I'm going to school" She stopped at the mirror near the door, put the necklace on and then left for school.
"She'll get over it soon; maybe when she's in New York or something" Rachel assured her parents "Bye got to go school. Love you"
"Love you too sweetie" Shelly replied
"Love you too darling" Lesley kissed Rachel's cheek "Have a good day at school"
Rachel saw Brooke at her locker and walked up to her. Brooke saw Rachel and went to walk away, but Rachel stopped her "Oh no you flaming well don't missy" Rachel stopped Brooke and Brooke sighed.
"What is it you want Rachel?" Rachel stood in front of Brooke
"Well that's no way to talk to you sister who just wants to give you your present since you left so quickly at breakfast" Rachel told Brooke "You should really try and forgive them Brooke. it's not like their dying on us or anything. My dad died and I didn't even get to know him, so yeah this sucks, but maybe you should suck it up and move on already2 Rachel handed Brooke her present and then walked away.
Brooke stood their opening her present and was shocked when she saw a sister ring. It was platinum gold from tiffanies again and it had sister written in diamonds. It was gorgeous. Brooke turned around and ran after Rachel who stopped when Brooke grabbed her arm "Thanks Rach" Brooke gave a weak smile "And yeah maybe you're right. I should get over it already"
"I love you Brookie, don't ever forget that" Rachel replied
"I love you too Rach, more than you know" I hugged Rachel and he hugged me back.
Brooke was sitting on the bench in the quad. She hadn't told anyone that today was her birthday. She didn't want the fuss that she knew they would give her. Lucas came up to Brooke and sat beside her. Leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her lips. Her cherry lip-gloss being tasted by Lucas "First birthday kiss of the day" Lucas said as they pulled apart.
"How did you know it was my birthday today?" Brooke asked confused. She told no one, not even Haley or Peyton.
"Ahh that's for me to know and you to never find out" Lucas laughed.
I kinked up my eye brow and rolled my eyes "So because you know my birthday, you're not planning anything are you?"
Lucas shook his head "I'm just taking you to the river court for a picnic tonight after school. Your parents and Rach know about it so don't worry about that. Just be there Pretty Girl" Lucas kissed her one last time and then got up and walked away.
Brooke got up when Lucas left and walked through the lunch hall looking for Rachel. She can't believe Rachel would tell Lucas that it was her birthday when she didn't want anyone to know. Yeah his Brooke's boyfriend, but seriously.
"You told Lucas didn't you?" Brooke asked Rachel
"About us leaving no, about your birthday being today yes" Rachel answered
"Why would you do that Rach?" Brooke asked confused
"Because you didn't tell him and he saw it on a calendar at home that you're birthday was this month so he asked me about it and when I would tell him he said he would ask everyday all day until I told him so I just did okay" Rachel replied and Brooke shook her head.
"Yeah well id dint want anyone to Rach because I didn't want the fuss that Lucas had gone through" Brooke told her "I don't mean to sound bitchy, I just didn't want the fuss after last time"
"I'm sorry Brooke, he asked and I told him" Rachel defended herself
"It's okay Rach. I guess everyone knows now. But it's not like I'm going to be here next year anyway" Then Brooke walked out the lunch hall.
At the river court Lucas had laid out a pink flowered blanket with a bottle of pink Champaign and two glasses. There was a little birthday cake with My Pretty Girl on it. Brooke smiled as she walked closer. Lucas got up and grabbed her hand kissing it softly. She couldn't believe he done this for her "Wow Broody this is amazing" Brooke sat down next to Lucas and he poured the Champaign.
"Anything for you Pretty Girl and on your 18th birthday that's a double celebration and besides I love you so what does it matter" Lucas leaned in and kissed me.
At the time Brooke felt super bad since she was moving in 2 months and she still hadn't told Lucas, but he was just too perfect and she's in love with him. his the love of her life, how is she meant to tell him she's moving to New York.
"I love you too Broody Boy" Brooke returned the kiss.
After talking and eating. Lucas lit the candles on her cake. Brooke smiled at him and both their eyes twinkled "Make a wish"
"I don't need to make a wish Luke. You're everything I need" Brooke blow the candle out and then grabbed her phone "Take a picture with me" Lucas nodded.
"Okay" They got in position and then Brooke took the picture. It was perfect. The only picture she wanted and needed to remind her off the perfect 18th birthday "I got you something"
Lucas gave Brooke a long box wrapped in pink paper. Brooke opened it and her eyes grew wide "OMG Luke this is from Tiffany's"
"Open it Brooke" Lucas told her
Brooke opened the box and her mouth hit the floor. It was a beautiful white gold charm bracelet. The first charm was the day they got back together 1st of October 2011 then there were two letters B and L signalling Lucas and Brooke. the other charms where shoes since Brooke loved shopping. There was a book since they got back together and she said she loved him in the library. She loved it "I love it Luke. It's gorgeous" Brooke jumped in his arms and kissed her.
"Happy birthday baby" Lucas whispered
"And what a amazing birthday it was" Brooke smiled
Brooke smiled and leaned into Lucas for another kiss and then they just sat there with her in his arms watching out at the ocean and how beautiful it was to see the moonlight hit the water perfectly "One more picture Luke" Brooke asked and felt him nod.
"Okay" Lucas smiled and then leaned down and kissed Brooke. that moment Brooke took the picture and smiled when she saw it.
"I love it, the best so far" Brooke smiled
Brooke leaned back into Lucas's arms knowing there was limited time for her and Lucas to have moments liked this and the time was counting down. She has less than two months to tell Lucas that she is leaving and she didn't know how to do it. She wanted more moments like this and she had less the 63 days before she gets on the plane and leave Tree Hill behind and most importantly leaving the guy she loves so deeply behind.
So what do you guys think? Could please review just so I know if you are reading it or not. I would appreciate it a lot. Thanks. Roch xxx