Well I decided to try and keep going with the story. Hope you all enjoy the next chapter as much as the first. Please continue to review. This story is not all set in stone, I don't know where I am going with it so if anyone has any ideas that they would like me to possibly toss in send me a message and maybe I can make it happen for you.

Alexa

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School seemed to be passing me like a blur. It was like I wasn't even really there. I probably might as well have not been there because I there was only one thing on my mind. That was that I had an undeniable unattainable attraction to my best friend…

Sitting in class it was all that I could think about. I tried to push it away, into the back of my mind and concentrate on school, but it was no use. It just crept back into my consciousnesses within moments. Turn the lights off in this place and she shines just like a star. I swear I know her face. Turn the music up in here and I still hear her loud and clear like she's right there in my ear. I just can't pull myself away I seem to be under a spell I can't break, but I don't want to escape.

I've tried looking back at my friendship with Brooke trying to find something that would have set it off. The only thing that I could come up with is that she really sees me for me. Not just some dumb cheerleading slut. I mean I know it wasn't always this way. So what changed it? I know she hated me at one point, but I feel we have come so far from this. I keep running our friendship through my head and I do have to admit we are extremely close. Even though we are just friends…well hopefully that's just for now though…come on Rachel stay on topic! I shook my head at this point trying to get these annoying thoughts out of my head. It was no use though.

Anyways as I was thinking even though we are just friends I can see how someone even from the outside may think that we may be more than just friends if it hadn't been for all the guys that we sleep with. I laughed out loud at this thought looking down at my notebook. I had been doodling and not even realizing it. When I looked down there was a bunch of hearts with B and R's in them. Actually realizing what I was doing, I quickly ripped the page out of my notebook and folded it up and put it into my pocket. I looked around the classroom to see if anyone had seen me "doodling". I noticed Peyton out of the corner of my eye and she was smirking. I wasn't too sure if it was because she had seen what I was doing or for some other reason. Hmm…I think I might be getting a little bit paranoid will all of this.

At that moment I promised that I wouldn't think of Brooke Davis…well at least not until the end of class. I looked up at the clock in the corner of the room and almost started to laugh. There was only about 3 minutes left of class. So I looked up at the board and noticed that we had an essay to write. I rolled my eyes at this because I had just handed in an essay for this class two days ago. The topic of this essay was for us to analyze a quote of our choice and write an essay about it. I started to think of some quotes that I could possibly do for my essay, but nothing was jumping out at me at that moment. Just then the bell finally rang. I sighed and smiled. Brooke Davis. I thought with a huge smile on my face.

It was now lunch time and I defiantly wasn't looking forward to it. I didn't want to have to pretend that everything was just the same and that everything was fine, because in reality it was far from fine. I didn't know how I was going to react when I saw Brooke let alone I didn't know if I could control my urges around her. I slowly walked to our table in the courtyard. At least she was surrounded by other friends. Maybe she wouldn't really pay attention to me.

"Rachel!" someone yelled. Or at least I hoped it was just someone, but I knew this voice. It was my favourite voice in the world to hear. Brooke Davis. So much for her not noticing me I thought to myself. I smiled and nodded as she motioned for me to come over to her. I slowly walked over to her and sat down beside her.

"Hey Brooke, what's going on?" I asked trying not to pay attention to how amazing she looked in her black tank top and jean skirt. No matter how hard though I still took a bit longer than necessary looking at her.

"Nothing really, I just wanted to tell you that I made up a new routine and were going to be doing it at practice today after school…what are you looking at?" she said in a serious tone. I shook my head and looked up at her face.

"Oh…nothing…I just thought I saw something…but never mind I was wrong. A new routine though? That sounds cool." I said with little enthusiasm.

"Ok well I want everyone to be at practice at 2:30 sharp otherwise there will be serious consequences." Brooke said with a strict voice. I looked back down at the ground. Trying not to catch her gaze again. It seemed to work because she turned to someone else and started talking to them. I hoped that she wasn't mad at me or anything.

I looked up at her though she didn't seem to notice. I just sat there and stared for a moment until I noticed a pair of eyes on me. Peyton had noticed that I had been looking at Brooke and it looked like she understood the way that I was feeling. This was extremely scary so I quickly changed my gaze to some guys walking bye. I smiled at them to make it seem like I was flirting a bit. I looked at Peyton who only seemed to roll her eyes and go back to her cryptic drawing. If only I could know exactly what she was thinking. Whether or not she was about to pull Brooke aside and tell he something that she probably wouldn't even believe in a millions year unless it came from me. I just decided to play it cool. There was no need to get paranoid. I hope…

A couple minutes went by and finally what seemed to be taking forever the bell rang. I wasn't looking forward the rest of the day, but at least I didn't have any classes with Brooke…or Peyton for that matter. I quickly got up and rushed past anyone before they had a chance to talk to me.

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My afternoon classes seemed to go by so slow. Every time I looked up at the clock to see how much times was left of class I swear that time was going backwards. I decided finally that I might as well leave, but then I remembered that I had to go to cheer practice after school. I rolled my eyes and sighed at this thought. It would be the best and worst time of my life. Seeing Brooke in her shorts n tank top…I don't know how I am going to keep myself from staring at her. With one more sigh the bell finally rang.

I slowly got up a walked to my locker. I wasn't paying any attention to anyone else around me. Just then out of the corner of my eye I saw Brooke come around the corner…with Lucas. My heart dropped at the site of them hand in hand. I turned back around to my locker and put my books in my locker. I then decided that I might as well just skip practice because I didn't think that I would be able to handle it. So I grabbed my bag and keys to go home. As I turned around Brooke had came up behind me. I almost jumped she scared me so much.

"Oh…Hey Brooke." I said with little enthusiasm. Great the one time I didn't want to see her. All I wanted to do was get out of the school so I didn't have to go through the torment of cheer practice.

"And where do you think you're going? We have practice today and you have to come." she said in a serious tone.

"I was just thinking I would skip practice today. You can just show me the routine at home. You know that I can pick things up easy. Anyways I just got another essay in English that I have to do." I said trying to look as honest as possible. Although I knew that I wasn't getting out of practice now. But hey, it was worth a shot wasn't it?

"Oh no you don't. You have to come. Peyton has that same class with you and she's not skipping out on practice. Come on, do you have a real excuse?" she snapped. I didn't know how much more of this I could take. The intensity was making me feel hot and I felt myself losing control. I swallowed and took a deep breath.

"I'm waiting." Brooke exclaimed again. I just rolled my eyes and put my stuff back in my locker and grabbed my gym bag and Brooke and I walked to the gym. When we got there everyone else was already changed and ready to go. Peyton walked up to Brooke and me.

"Hey Brooke, I thought you said 2:30 sharp or there will be serious consequences?" she said sarcastically and laughed. She then grabbed Brooke by the arm and pulled her away towards the other girls. It looked like she was whispering something to her and Brooke was looking more and more surprised by the minute. I could feel myself filling with rage thinking that she must be telling her some outrageous story about me liking her. Well at least it would be outrageous to Brooke. Brooke looked at me, but only motioned for me to follow. I was overcome with relief at once knowing that Peyton hadn't blown my cover…maybe she hadn't noticed at all. Maybe I was still safe to live my lie.

A couple moments later Brooke began to show us the new routine that she had come up with. Of course it was incredible. I actually thought that if all of us could learn to do it right me might actually win our competition this year. All I could do was star at her beauty. I wasn't even looking at the routine in general. I was just taking everything in. every moment captured and burned into my memory for safe keeping. After the second times she had gone through the routine I thought that I should probably watch the routine this time so I didn't look like a total fool while ogling at Brooke. I tried hard to pay attention to the actual moves that she was performing, but I still couldn't help my eyes from wandering elsewhere.

After she had shown us the routine a couple times, we all got up and began to learn it. The music started and we all began to go through the routine. Although I couldn't seem to remember anything about the last fifteen minutes other than staring at Brooke Davis' incredible features. Just as we were about half way through the routine I ended up turning the wrong way and smashed right into Peyton. We both fell to the floor immediately. Brooke the turned around with a serious face.

"I just don't get it Rachel, you should be getting this without any trouble at all. What's wrong?" Brooke asked. She was actually looking a bit concerned. I searched my mind for something to say, but no words were coming to mind. Brooke just stood there staring down at me. God she looks so amazing when she was mad…No come on Rachel think of something to say. I then opened my mouth but no words came out. Just as I was about to speak Peyton had gotten to it before me.

"She was too busy staring at your ass and got sidetracked." Peyton said with a grin on her face. All the girls around started to laugh. I just couldn't take it anymore and I was about to blow. I knew I couldn't hold it in any longer. Though somehow I found some composure and just decided it would be better just to get up and walk away. I immediately shot up and walked out of the gym. Not listening to the whispers that filled the gym.

I then went to my locker to get my things and went immediately out to the parking lot at a brisk walk. I was just about to my car when I hear Brooke calling me.

"Rachel!" she yelled from across the parking lot. She had to jog to get over to me.

"What's the matter with you? Peyton was obviously just kidding around. It's not like you were actually staring at my ass." She said with a small grin on her face.

"I know Brooke." I said regrettably. "I've just not been feeling good all day. I'm just going to go home. I'll see you later ok?" I said in a quiet voice as I began to get into the car.

"Are you sure you are going to be ok Rachel" Brooke said with a small smile on her face.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I will see you at home later." I said now speaking at an audible level. With that I left the parking lot and headed home.

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After what seemed like hours I finally heard Brooke's car enter into the driveway. I got off my bed and walked over to the mirror to look myself over. I looked pretty damn good if I do say so myself. I walked into the kitchen and took out the pizza that I had made for dinner for the two of us. Just as I was setting it on the table Brooke walked in. then I realized that she wasn't alone. Peyton walked into the room behind her. I was not impressed. I rolled my eyes and pretended that I hadn't noticed that they came in.

"Hey Rach, oh I didn't know you were making dinner. I told Lucas that we would hang out tonight and go out for dinner. Crap…well you can come and join us if you would like" she said in a low voice. I could tell she didn't actually want me to come. She was just saying it to be nice I guess.

"No, it's fine. It's just pizza. We can just reheat it. I think I will just stay in tonight. I don't really feel like being the third wheel." I said with a fake grin on my face. There seemed to be something wrong with Peyton, but I wasn't sure what it was. She seemed very quiet. Also whenever Brooke was mentioning Lucas she would turn her head and look away. I could feel that something was up.

"Ok, well if you're sure then I should probably get going. Peyton do you need a ride home?" she said turning her attention to Peyton. Peyton barley even acknowledged that Brooke was talking to her. She just shook her head.

"Hey Peyton" I said without even thinking. "do you want to stay for dinner? I already have everything made." I said. She looked up at me. She looked very surprised but nodded her head. Brooke too looked confused. She turned around without a word and left the house. As she walked out of the house all I could do was stare, forgetting that Payton was sitting close my watching my every move. I then quickly looked over at Peyton who seemed to be going red, trying to hold in something. As soon as Brooke had closed the door behind her Peyton burst out laughing. I just looked at her with a confused face. Not knowing what to think, let alone what to say. All I could do was stare at her until she had finally settled down and caught her breath. She was now beat red.

"So it's true then?" she finally said with a serious face. I pretended to look confused immediately.

"What's true? What are you talking about?" I said trying to sound convincing. Although I don't think that Peyton was buying any of it. Peyton let out a small chuckle.

"It makes total sense now. The way you were with her at the party and in my car on the way home. In class today when you were off in another world. Don't think I didn't notice what you were doing" she said with a smirk on her face.

"The way you were at lunch today. Then your reaction to my comment at practice today." she said and it didn't seem like she even believed what had just come out of her mouth. I tried to find words to say to her, but nothing was coming to mind. I just stood there silently. She had actually figured it out. All I could think was not to admit it, but I couldn't keep it in any longer. I could feel the tears coming, but I fought them back. I ran it through my head in a thousand different seeing if there was any way that I could get out of this. I finally concluded that there was no way around this. So now I might as well be honest and get this off my chest with someone. Even if it did end up being Peyton Sawyer I was talking too. I was pretty sure I could trust her with it because when she has realized it she didn't run off to tell Brooke right away. I then decided and turned around to face her. Her face had no emotion and I needed to know what she was thinking before I made my next move.

"I..." It was the only thing that I could get out before everything around me went into a blur and then black...

Well there's the second chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as the first. Let me know what you all think. - Alexa