Lucas felt fear through every bone in his body, but not for himself. Brooke was holding on to him from behind so hard her nails were cutting through his skin. He saw he panic, just as he did when he saw Felix and company come out of the bushes with bats. He needed to protect Brooke and his child. So many thoughts were running through his head. He whispered only loud enough for her to hear him. "It's okay Brooke. I need you to run as fast as you can away from here. I'll try to keep them back as long as I can. Get help."

Brooke was so scared, not only for her child but for Lucas. She knew that these guys had nothing but trouble in mind. As soon as she saw them she text Nathan: Help. Trouble. Behind school. 6 ppl, bats. She had to try and get them to talk and apparently Lucas was thinking the same thing. He had asked her to run, but she wasn't going to leave him here. No matter how badly he had treated her, she wasn't going to let them hurt him. She knew they were out for blood.

She felt one of them grab her away from Lucas, but she quickly freed herself from his grip. She saw the anger flash through Lucas's eyes that anyone would dare touch her. She heard more people coming and she prayed that it was Nathan and his friends.

Everything happened so quickly. Lucas looked up and saw his teammates running to help and Felix and his crew panic. He saw the look Felix gave him when he raised the bat. He knew in that minute what his plan had been all along. If he took out Lucas's knee than he was done with basketball forever. He heard Brooke yell and he looked away only quick enough to see her get in the way of the bat and his knee. He heard the bat crack against her skull and saw her fall. He tried to push her away, but he couldn't get her out of the way quick enough. He saw his friends fighting with the other guys and something in him snapped. He watched Felix running and he couldn't let him get away after what he had done. He was just about to sprint when he felt the seering pain rip through his wrist. He knew his wrist was broken when he looked down. He tried to forget it, but when he looked up Felix was already gone.

He spun around when he heard Nathan scream out in pain. He looked over at his brother and saw his knee completely smashed. He saw all of Felix's friend run to the car that pulled up. His head was spinning and he felt like he couldn't breathe. Everything started out fine this morning, and helt on top of the world after the game. Now in five minutes time, his entire life has been turned upside dow. If Brooke hadn't of stopped Felix. Brooke. His heart fell when he remembered what had happened only moments ago. He quickly ran to the pavement next to her and checked to see if she was awake.

"Brooke, baby can you hear me," he panicked trying to get her to open her eyes. "Brooke, open your eyes please. You saved me baby now I need you to open your eyes and I'll save you, PLEASE," he yelled, begging her. She wasn't responding and he was freaking out. He was going to turn her so he could hold her until help came, but Nathan's voice stopped him.

"Lucas don't move her. She's hurt," Nathan got out. He was trying not to cry, from his own pain, and for the worry for Brooke. He scooted himself on the ground, dragging his leg, closer to his brother. He winced out in pain when he moved to fast. "We need to wait for help," he said as he ran his fingers through Brooke's hair.

Lucas lost it in that moment. He never cried in front of anyone, except Brooke, yet he couldn't hold it in anymore. The girl he had loved his whole life put her and his baby's life in danger to protect him. He treated her like shit and didn't deserve anything she had done for him. He was the man, he should have protected her and he failed. All he got out of this was a broken wrist. He had ruined three lives tonight. Brooke's, the baby's, and Nathan's. His brother, his best friend was officially done with basketball. When he looked at the tears coming from Nathan's eyes he knew they weren't all for Brooke. He knew Nathan was crying because his life long dream of playing pro basketball was ruined the minute his knee was shattered.

The other seven guys seemed to be in okay shape, other than a few bumps and bruises. This should not be this way. He should have been by himself and now he ruined too many lives tonight. It should be him laying on the ground bleeding with a shattered knee and a blow to the head from a bat.

Three days. It has been three days since that incident and everything in Tree Hill has changed. Felix and company had been arrested and got what they deserved. Lucas and Nathan were both in casts and Brooke had woken up yesterday. The game for the upcoming week had been cancelled and Lucas was quite frankly happy about it. He couldn't focus. All he could think about was Brooke and he was going crazy, especially since she wouldn't let him in her room. Someone had always been there to make sure he didn't try to sneak in. That was until today. Everyone was at school and since he had decided to skip, he was going to take this opportunity. Aside from that he could visit his brother, since they hadn't discharged him yet.

She had been relieved since last night the doctors told her that her baby was okay. Luckily when Felix saw her jump in front of the bat he tried to let up on the force he had used. She still had a massive headache from the blow, along with 10 stitches. She had banned Lucas from her room, not because she blamed him but because she didn't want to see him. She knew she would eventually have to see him, but she would put it off as long as possible. At least that's what she thought until she looked up to see his blonde mop entering the room.

"Hey Brooke, mind if I come in," he asked.

'No I'd rather you leave and never come back,' she thought to herself. "Sure," she said and gave him a small smile.

He came in and took the seat next to her bed. They sat there, in an uncomfortable silence for what seemed like an eternity. He couldn't take it anymore. "Brooke, I, umm, I'm sorry," he said in a pleading tone. It was like he was begging for her to forgive him and she could tell by the look in his eyes that he was.

"Not your fault Lucas," she said and gave him a fake smile.

"It is and I am so sorry Brooke," he said as the tears finally escaped his eyes. "It should have been me. I..I..I should have been the one hit, not you. I should have had my knee smashed, not Nathan," he said as he laid his head on the bed and sobbed.

For some reason watching Lucas cry angered Brooke. Maybe it was her hormones, but this is why she didn't want him to visit. She didn't want him to sit here and cried. She was the one who was stupid enough to jump in front of that bat, she was the one who text Nathan. If this was anyone's fault it was hers. She didn't have any fight left in her though. She was tired of fighting, especially with Lucas, so she just ran her fingers through this hair.

Lucas didn't lift his head, but he moved his hand over her belly and rubbed. He mumbled into the sheets, but it didn't go unheard. "I love you Brooke, I love our baby. I was an ass, but I want us again," he said finally looking up at her. She didn't say anything so he continued. "I know I said horrible things and I hurt you, but everything that has happened has made me realize I can't live without you. I will find a way to make everything work for us, I promise."

"No Luke. I'm sorry. You did say some horrible things and hurt me, and I know I did the same to you, but I can't love you anymore. You need to leave. You have other dreams and now you are free to persue them. It's always been what's best for you, and I won't change that now. Goodbye."

"Brooke, I love…" he started.

"No Lucas, Leave please," she begged.

He looked at her, but he knew she wasn't going to budge. He would let her rest while she was here, but he knew that he was going to fight for her. He was going to fight for her like he had fought for his dream of basketball. She was worth it all and more. He hated what had happened, but he realized it needed to happen to see how much he had been a fool. He smiled before he left and said, "I'm not giving up that easy Pretty Girl," before leaving.

Okay so what do you think? Already working on the next chapter so review and give me some inspiration. Any opinions welcome.