Hey guys... I know it has been forever since my last update and I'm very sorry... I have been incredibly busy and haven't had any time to write...but I promise I will repay you with the next couple of chapters... I hope you all like it and I look forward to hearing some feedback on it... I would also like to say that I am considering creating a sequel for this story if it all works out... I will make sure that I never leave you all hanging for this long without an update ever again...Peacce

Alexa

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I get shivers when you touch away, I'll make you hot, give you all you got, I'll make you want to say I got fever running like a fire, for you I will go all the way, I want to take you higher I keep it steady, that's how I feel it. This beat is heavy, so heavy; you're going to feel it. You are the reason that I breathe, you are the reason that I still believe, you are my destiny, no there is nothing that can stop us nothing can ever come between us so come and be with me. I want you now, I know you can save me, come and save me, I need you now. I am yours forever, yes, forever, I will follow, anywhere in anyway, I will never let go. Escape away, I'll take you to a place, this fantasy of you and me, I'll never lose my chance. I can feel you rushing through my veins, there's a notion in my heart, and I will never be the same.

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We drove silently to the school. Brooke hadn't talked to me since she had woke me up...unfortunately. She always seemed to wake me up at the wrong times. Although being with the real thing was much better than some stupid unrealistic dream. She had been silent all morning. I tried to make conversation several times, but she seemed to be ignoring me completely. So after a few tries I decided to just give up and wait for her to be ready to talk. I didn't know if it was because she didn't know what to say or if she was mad about something. Well other than mad at Peyton and Lucas; this was inevitable in my mind. I didn't even know if she remembered what had happened last night. I replayed the scene in my head over and over.

She didn't look mad though. That was a good thing. I could never take Brooke being mad at me. She looked the same as she didn't last night, just sitting silently looking out the window. It seemed like she just had a million things running through her mind and she was trying to make the right decision. I couldn't think of anything to say to her. It was hard, but decided just to concentrate on the road. Probably what I should have been doing from the start. Instead of torturing myself with what had happened the night before. Wishing with everything that I had it would happen again and soon.

We finally pulled up to the school and she still hadn't uttered a single sound let alone an actual word. I got out of the car quickly and popped the trunk. I grabbed both of our bags from the trunk before she had a chance to grab her. She didn't seem to mind. She simply smiled at me then turned and headed for the bus. Brooke's bag was insanely heavy. I tried to think about what she could have in it considering we were only going for one night, but I guess if I knew that she wasn't a light packer.

I put the bags under the bus and climbed into the bus. I looked around to see if Brooke had saved me the seat next to her. I quickly found her near the back...sitting beside Bevin. I guess she still had no intention in talking to me anytime soon, which really sucked for me. I didn't want her to freak out. I would rather we pretend nothing had ever happened then to never talk to her again. Maybe we would just have to go back to normal so we could at least be friends. I knew there was no way that I could live without her.

I just rolled my eyes and sat in the nearest empty seat. I decided I wouldn't worry about anything...at least until we got to the hotel. Although I had said to myself in my mind a million times that I wouldn't look back to see what Brooke was doing I just couldn't fight it anymore. I turned around casually and found Brooke at the back of the bus staring out the window.

It was weird to see Brooke so quiet. She was always talking with someone. I didn't even think it was possible for her to not talk for an extended period of time. She looked deep in thought. I wished that I could know what she was thinking about. Suddenly her eyes flashed to mine. She had caught me starring, but I still couldn't look away from her gaze. It was like I was in a trance, unable to look away from the beauty that was staring back at me.

There seemed to be some invisible connection between us. I knew there was something there. I could only wish that she felt it as well. I didn't know how she could not feel this. After what seemed like forever she broke our connection and continued to look out the window. During the rest of the ride I looked back a couple of times, but Brooke's eyes never left from the window. I tried to read the expression on her face though it was proving to be more difficult that I had expected. I could tell that she was still deep in thought, but she looked confused like she couldn't make sense of something.

When we finally got to the hotel we got our room assignments. I looked down the list to see who I had been paired up with. I scanned the list and found that I had been paired with...Brooke. At first thought I was extremely happy about this. That is until I remembered that Brooke was no longer talking to me and was ignoring me at all costs. So my emotions quickly changed to being worried. I didn't want to make her uncomfortable. I wouldn't even be surprised if she ended up switching rooms with someone else. Even though I knew I wouldn't like that at all.

I got off the bus and grabbed both mine and Brooke's bag from under the bus and started walking towards the hotel. I figured if I had Brooke's bag she would have to talk to me at some point. Maybe I could hold it ransom or something. Tell her that she either had to talk to me or she wasn't getting her bag back. I looked back towards the bus and saw the Brooke was just getting off and I was close to the entrance. She looked under the bus for her bag, but obviously couldn't find it. She looked around and her eyes caught mine. Again I was in a trance unable to look away. Even though that was the last thing I wanted to do. I lifted up the bag to show her that I had grabbed it for her. I was half expecting the same sweet smile that she had given me before we got onto the bus, but she didn't do anything she just went back to talking to Bevin. I rolled my eyes then headed inside the hotel. I found the room quickly and without any trouble. I tossed the bags on one of the beds.

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After what seemed like forever Brooke finally came into the room. She didn't look me in the eye. It seemed like she was looking passed me. She walked over to her bed and grabbed her bag. She started going through it pulling out an outfit. I knew that she had no intention in being the first one to talk so I thought I would make it easier on her...who am I kidding...this silence was killing me. I just wanted everything to go back to normal. I needed all of this weird awkwardness to go away. I sighed trying to think of something to say, but nothing was coming to mind.

"So...umm...do we have any plans for tonight?" I said trying to get her to talk to me. This shouldn't be a difficult question to answer. I would have to get to the more heavy answers later...much later seeing how Brooke was reacting to everything.

"We're all going out for dinner tonight. We're supposed to be leaving in an hour, so you should probably get ready. You're going to need all the time you can get." She said. She didn't even look up at me when she answered me. I smiled at her attempt to get me mad, but I wasn't going to take her bait.

"Ok, where are we going to eat?" I asked curiously. She still seemed to refuse to look at me. It seemed like she was trying to ignore me or something so I got up off the bed and walked over to her. She must not have heard me get up because when I put my hand on her shoulder to get her attention she jumped as she turned around. I still didn't move my hand. I could feel the goose bumps forming on her skin underneath my hand. She then took a step back quickly looking me in the eye for the first time since we got to the hotel. Her eyes were hard to read. It almost looked like she was scared or something, I couldn't quite figure it out. I could feel myself being drawn into her; it was like I was in a trance of some kind. I took an involuntary step towards her.

Brooke didn't move back which I was glad about. I was still starring into her eyes trying to read her. She seemed to be having some sort of internal struggle with herself. I could only wish that I could have some influence to what her decision was going to end up being. I lifted my hand up slowly enough for her to stop me if she wanted, but she still didn't move. My eyes never left her as I put my hand on her shoulder; I slowly slid my hand down her arm and to her hand. At the touch of my hand there was a trail of goose bumps that remained on her arm. I then grabbed onto her hand and pulled her even closer to me. There were only inches between our faces. I knew she was scared I could see it in her eyes, but she still didn't pull away from me.

I could see the hesitation in her eyes. Her internal struggle seemed to be getting harder and harder for her to make a decision. She lifted up her arm slowly, but hesitated for a moment then put it back down. I could tell that she wanted to, but she couldn't bring herself to face her feelings, feelings that I had already made clear about the night before. I squeezed her hand lightly to let her know that everything was alright and that she was safe her with me. There was no one her to pass judgement on the way the she felt.

We still hadn't broken eye contact. She lifted her hand again slowly and placed it on my cheek. I could feel the heat of my body rushing to my cheeks. I knew I was blushing, but I didn't care I thought to myself as I smiled. Brooke finally broke eye contact...with my eyes. She was still looking at me just not into my eyes. Her hand moved up my cheek as she put my hair behind my ear. She seemed to have a small smile when she saw that I was blushing underneath her hand.

There was still very little space between us and I was getting annoyed with how slow she seemed to be moving. It was like she was off in her own world...exploring if I may say. I couldn't take it anymore; I removed my hand from hers and placed my hand on her hip, pulling her closer so there was no space between our bodies. The only space was the inches between our lips. We were so close I could taste her again. Her breath was hot and I didn't think I could wait much longer for her.

Just when I thought Brooke was going to give into her temptation there was a loud knock on the door. Within a millisecond she was halfway across the room from me. She ran over to the door and opened it. Bevin was standing in the doorway with some of the other cheerleaders. I couldn't believe it. It was like I just couldn't seem to catch a break. Just when I thought that something was going to happen for the better, something screws it all up.

"Hey Brooke, did you forget that we are going out for dinner or what?" Bevin asked in her bubbly voice.

"Ugh...no, but I thought we weren't leaving for an hour?" Brooke asked. She looked back at me only for a second

"We decided not to wait, so are you ready?" Bevin said.

"Yeah...sure...we will be down in a minute." Brooke answered in what seemed like a frustrated tone before closing the door. She looked up at me again, but I couldn't see the girl that was standing in front of me a couple of minutes ago. She had gone back to her "freaked" mode. I had lost the moment I had been hoping for and I had no clue if or when it would come back. She didn't make any eye contact with me as she grabbed her jacket and purse and left the room without a word. I sat on the bed trying to figure out what had just happened. I had been so close. Why hadn't I taken control? I replayed the scene in my head a million times trying to find the moment that I could have taken control, but also have Brooke not freak out. I needed this to work out. I wasn't taking it any other way. Brooke was mine and no matter how long it took her to realize it I would wait for her.

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There you have it... I hope you all liked it... I know it was a bit short, but i wanted to get you guys an update...thanks to everyone for being so patient...Review please and let me know what you think... I will be back soon with another updated asap...Peacce

Alexa