This next chapter is from Brooke's point of view. Again, I own nothing. Enjoy!
Brooke saw Rachel as soon as she walked out of the gym, but as soon as she started towards them, Lucas pulled her back. "Can I talk to you for a second Brooke?". Brooke looked back at him. "Sure…" she agreed turning back to him as he walked over to an empty table.
"Well, as you know, the Formal is coming up " he stated as the two sat down at the table "And, I know our history isn't the greatest…" he paused to look for a reaction from Brooke. Which he didn't get. Brooke was hardly paying attention because she couldn't take her eyes off of Rachel. Mouth was saying something that was making Rachel through her head back and laugh. Brooke grew angry, as she watched Rachel flip her hair flirtatiously. She then remembered she was talking with Lucas.. She smiled friendly at him, making eye contact, which was a mistake because Lucas took it as a good sign and asked "Will you go to the Formal with me?"
Brooke was in shock. She knew it was coming, but hearing him ask out loud sent her back into a time where she loved him. She wasn't sure how to describe her reaction, she looked around hoping for something to help her answer his question.
That was the wrong thing to do, the second her eyes made their way back to Rachel, she wished she hadn't let her eyes leave the table. Rachel was sitting really close to Mouth, whispering in his ear. Mouths face was priceless, his face was beat read, but his smile showed that he enjoyed Rachel's company.
In a jealous rage, Brooke said "Yes. I'd love to go with you to the formal." she turned back to him and hugged him tightly. She needed to feel wanted, and she knew Lucas wanted her. When Lucas returned the hug, she felt the want from him in his hug, but it was nothing compared to the feeling of hugging Rachel… They pulled back from the hug. Lucas smiled sincerely at Brooke, and she returned the smile. "This will be great." he said "You'll see". Brooke nodded in agreement, but wondered if she had done the right thing…
Her thoughts were interrupted as Peyton sat down beside her. "I'm not imposing am I?" she asked, with a smile. Brooke quickly stated "No. Not at all" she smiled at Peyton, thankful that she wasn't alone with Lucas anymore. "Good" Peyton said setting her bag on the table "I don't know how much longer I could stand to be over there with Mouth and Rachel. Mouth was pretty much undressing her with his eyes." she laughed. Brooke slightly smiled. This wasn't good news, but she didn't want to show she really cared.
"I'm sure it isn't that bad. They are just friends after all" she said, a small slither of hope built inside her as she remembered Rachel stating to her the other day that she had no feelings for Mouth. "Also, Mouth is totally into GiGi" she added.
Peyton shrugged "well, GiGi is apparently away for a couple days " she explained "so who knows, maybe they'll hook up. They are going to the formal together".
Brooke didn't like the sound of that… she glanced over just in time to see Rachel meet her eyes. Rachel smiled at her sincerely, and threw in a wink.. A friendly wink.. Brooke knew that flirtatious was Rachel's personality. It didn't stop the wide smile that Brooke unconsciously returned to the redhead.
Brooke wished she could stay this way, looking into Rachel's eyes was possibly the greatest feeling in the world.. Besides hugging her.. and other things, but then Rachel broke eye contact as Mouth pulled her up and away from the table. Brooke looked back towards her other two friends "Oh." was all she said, not wanting to get into the secrets of Mouth and Rachel's relationship. Peyton and Lucas started talking about music while Brooke stared at the bench that her redheaded beauty disappeared from.
So what do you think? I fed you four chapters so you can get an insite of what to expect. I have up til chapter 11 written so far (: I'm really excited about this story & I would love some feedback.