I don't know where I'm at
I'm standing at the back
And I'm tired of waiting
Waiting here in line, hoping that I'll find what I've been chasing.

I shot for the sky
I'm stuck on the ground
So why do I try, I know I'm gonna to fall down
I thought I could fly, so why did I drown?
Never know why it's coming down, down, down.

Lucas had asked to stop by his place so that he could try to figure out what picture Brooke was talking about. Haley had somehow convinced him to stay at his place, but not before promising that she would bring Brooke back to him or at the least, he would get a phone call. Lucas would not budge at first but after Haley explained that pushing will only drive her further away, Lucas reluctantly agreed. He wasn't sure what it was about her, because in all reality he could have any girl he wanted, but he had never found someone as unique as her. No other girl, including Beth, ever consumed his every thought, made him question his actions before they took place, or made him want to spend every second of his free time with them.

Maybe it was because Brooke wasn't like everyone else. She didn't fall at his feet, give into him straight away, or act all clingy. Brooke was independent, had self-respect, and had absolutely no problem putting him in his place. She was a challenge and he liked that he didn't always get his way with her. She kept the relationship interesting and he was always on his toes with her. If he wanted to complain or nag she was standing right next to him giving him all of the reasons that he need not do that. She wasn't afraid to tell him that he was just like all of the other Hollywood brats.

He tried to keep up his act at work because he didn't want people to think he had gone soft. He was respected and well liked in Hollywood, even if he was a playboy. He knew film studios had no problem giving him what he wanted for money or casting him in a film because he always brought in a huge bank roll for them. He laughed cynically while standing in his bedroom looking around. Tonight the director had pulled him aside and told him how at first he thought that Lucas was a real jerk when they began production but these past few weeks had been real good. He told Lucas that even though he didn't know what it was, that whatever had him so happy was a good thing. It made his performance that much stronger and the director had even gone as far as to say of everything he had done this was by far the best.

"Okay no pictures in here. Where were you looking Pretty Girl," he said as he left his room. He really didn't have a clue where to look but figured he'd start from the living room. When he would get home she was usually curled up on the couch so he figured that was his best bet. He sat where she usually would and looked around. The only pictures he had in there would be on the fireplace.

Once he stood in front of it he knew exactly what she had looked at. He wasn't sure where it had come from, but it had been hidden away. He picked up the photo and ran his fingers over the glass. This picture. He remembered that day like it was yesterday.

Flashback:

It was Christmas and Lucas had just finished shooting his very first film. He felt on top of the world. He had an amazing family, a job he loved, and a woman he adored. She had been with him for years and he couldn't picture a time when she wouldn't be in his life. She had been acting a little distant lately, but he chalked it up to the both of them being busy with work.

He pulled her petite frame closer to his and leaned back against the sofa. They had a light blanket thrown over them, the fireplace crackling in the background, and a beautiful Christmas tree behind them. He couldn't imagine a time in his life when he had been more content. He buried his head into the crook of her neck and inhaled her light floral scent.

"Hey Beth," he whispered.

She cuddled closer to him and mumbled 'Mmhmm'

"I love you so much, I hope we will always be as happy as we are right now" he whispered and she turned around gave him such a sweet smile. She wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered 'I love you too. We'll be happy forever, I'll never be unhappy with you' before their lips met. They were engaged in a pretty serious kiss until his mother interrupted.

"Mind if I get a picture," Karen asked. She was just too sweet and kind to say no too.

"Not at all," Brooke said as she learned into Luke and wrapped her right arm around his neck and placed her left on his chest. She looked up to him and said, "Smile baby." She placed a light kiss on his lips and then turned and smiled while his mother snapped the photo.

She had given him the photo in the engraved frame for New Years and told him that she would love him forever; they would be together forever.

Lucas clenched the frame in his hands and threw it at the wall. It shattered into a million pieces while he screamed out 'I hate you'. And he did hate her. She had ruined his life and now when he was finally getting it back, she had tried to ruin it again. He couldn't let her do this, he wouldn't. He was going to be a fighter. If Brooke thought he was a spoiled brat before she had no idea what she was in for now. He would have her, they would be together and Lucas wasn't going to give up until he had the only thing he wanted. He would fix this, he just had to have a plan because unlike anything else, money wouldn't fix this problem. He couldn't buy her feelings or get her extravagant gifts to make up for things, but he didn't want to either. He wanted to show Brooke that he was genuine and normal.

Not ready to let go
Cause then I'd never know
What I could be missing
But I'm missing way too much
So when do I give up what I've been wishing for.

I shot for the sky
I'm stuck on the ground
So why do I try, I know I'm gonna to fall down
I thought I could fly, so why did I drown?
Never know why it's coming down, down, down.
Oh I am going down, down, down
Can't find another way around
And I don't want to hear the sound, of losing what I never found.

Haley James exited her car and went around back. She figured Brooke would be in the pool and when she heard splashing she had no doubt it would be her best friend. She walked to the edge and put her hands on her hips. "Brooke Penelope Davis, what in God's name are you doing?"

"It's called swimming. You should come in," Brooke said as she splashed her friend. "Oops," she giggled when she saw that, that made her friend very unhappy.

"Oops? Oops? Is that all you have to say? Alright get out now, we need to talk," Haley demanded.

"All everyone wants to do is talk and right now I just don't want to," Brooke said as she got out of the pool and wrapped herself in a towel.

"What happened with Luke?"

"Nothing happened with Luke. He is free to do what he wants. We had fun for a little while and now it's done. He isn't ready for a relationship and quite frankly neither am I," Brooke said as she ran the towel through her hair.

"I don't buy that Brooke and you know it. You and Luke grew into so much more than just a good time. You can tell anyone else that you don't have feelings for him but don't lie to me. I can see it and so can he," Haley said standing her ground. She wanted her friend to not lie about her feelings and get even more hurt than she already was. "Did you talk to him Brooke, give him a chance to explain himself?"

"I don't want to hear the lies he will spout. Can we not talk about this right now Hales? I'm actually in a better mood now and this is just ruining my night, more than it already has been."

"No Brooke. You need to talk to him and I won't give up on this until you do. He needs you to hear him out and I know you want to hear what he has to say," Haley said as she took in her friends look of disbelief. "Brooke I wouldn't do this if I didn't believe what he was saying. I sat and listened tonight and I promise you he wasn't lying. I even talked to Nate before I got here just to make sure Luke wasn't feeding me lines. I promise you Brooke he is devastated and he doesn't understand why you are mad at him. Just please talk to him. I want you to be happy and I know he makes you happy, just at least listen to him and then make up your mind."

Brooke bit her bottom lips nervously and then finally gave in. She would give him the benefit of the doubt this one time and hear him out. Not that it was going to change her mind but she would at least listen. "Let me go change and I'll have you bring me to his place. But you have to promise that if I want to leave you will come and pick me up right away."

"I promise," Haley smiled as she watched her friend go back into the house and she headed back to her car. This would be a long night, but hopefully everything would be worked out and her best friend would finally admit that she had deeper feelings for Luke than she dared to admit.

I shot for the sky
I'm stuck on the ground
So why do I try, I know I'm gonna to fall down
I thought I could fly, so why did I drown?
I never know why it's coming down, down, down.

I shot for the sky
I'm stuck on the ground
So why do I try, I know I'm gonna to fall down
I thought I could fly, so why did I drown?
Oh it's coming down, down, down.

Okay I know this took forever, but I really lost my interest in writing for a while. This UD is courtesy of Tay because I want my UD to one of my favorite stories. Lol. Thanks for the motivation Tay and I can't wait for UD's to your stuff because you're amazing! Okay try not to write too many nasty comments about how much I suck and took forever to UD and that the chapter isn't too long. I'm trying to get better now and get back into the flow. I will have this story completed soon! I even started the next chapter :)

The song I used was Down from the Vampire Diaries soundtrack and it helped to also motivate me. And I own nothing, I usually forget to add that in!