Graduation Day!
"Graduation day.. A day when we officially leave the refuge of high school and begin our real lives. But what of those lives, as we go into the world? What matters most? Is it about the things we create? The things we achieve? The awards we win? Is it about who we are when we fail? What's more important-what we become, or how we become it?" asked Lucas
"Now is the time for us to shine, the time when our dreams are in reach and possibilities, vast. Now is the time for all of us to become the people we always dreamed of being. This is your world. You're here. You matter. The world is waiting."
"There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyages of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.I think what that quote means is that life is short and opportunities are rare. And we have to be vigilant in protecting them and not only the opportunities to succeed but the opportunity to laugh , to see the enchantment and to live. Because life doesn't owe us anything, In fact I think we owe something to the world. If we just believe." said Haley
"We are finally grown ups!"
"Hallelujah." said Haley
"No that we have freedom now. What do you wanna do?"
"We could throw a party." said Peyton out of nowhere
"Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer, you gotta stop sneaking up on me." then I give Peyton a hug, "How was the graduation?"
"Fun. It was great but I brough someone with me." said Peyton
"Nathan? Where is he?"
"No, Nathan had some party or something going on. I brought Rachel." said Peyton
"You did what?!"
"Im sorry but you might wanna listen to what she has to say." said Peyton then sends me to the direction of Rachel
"Seems like it was a great graduation. L.A it... cool." said Rachel
"Yeah. It is. So... you had something to say to me?"
"Oh yeah. I umm... know about the Internation Arts Academy. Congratulations." said Rachel
"You flew all the way out here just to tell me that? Couldnt send a card?"
"I dont really wanna be here. I just wanted to see Lucas and L.A.. Plus, I wanted to hang out with my friend." said Rachel
"Your friend?" I asked confused
"Yeah... Peyton." said Rachel
"Peyton's your WHAT?!" I yelled
"Hey Brooke. I forgot to tell ya." said Peyton
"How did this happen?"
"I dont know but... Rachel's pretty cool. Im sure that you have a buddy up here. Haley and your cousin Jacklyn. Plus you have Lucas." said Peyton, "All I had is Nathan. And I say that sadly even though he's my brother. Come on... you arent mad at me... are you?"
"No... But dont think that Im going to hang out with her just to hang out with you. You're MY best friend."
"I dont give a fuck about that. Ok? Because I dont like you either." said Rachel then walks toward Lucas, "Surprise."
"Rachel Gatina?" asked Lucas
"I believe so... Ive been on a plane for 6 hours so I havent looked in a mirror." said Rachel
"You look great." said Lucas
"Thanks. So do you? So..when does the party start?" asked Rachel
"Umm... now." said Haley looking down at her watch
"Then let's go!" says Peyton
When decided to rent a teen club and threw a party there. ALOT of people showed up. We're having a really great time.
"Nice party, Brooke." said Rachel
"Thanks."
"You know... we're probably be roommates since Im going to the International Arts Academy too." said Rachel
"Yeah... no. Me and Peyton are living together because she's going to a music academy which is in L.A too."
"Oh... yeah." said Rachel, "You must've said great things about yourself when you applied." said Rachel
"I didnt even apply. I guess somebody else did."
"Hey, maybe Peyton did." said Rachel
"Maybe she did. Wow. Well, I have to go find Lucas."
"Oh right. Yeah... go." said Rachel then I start to walk off
"You know Rachel. I use to think people couldnt change. But... you're really becoming a different person. I better different person."
"Well, I try." said Rachel then I walk off and find Lucas sitting on the front porch
"Hey. Can I join you?"
"Yeah." said Lucas smiling at me
"You know, the party is still going on in there."
"Yeah, I know." said Lucas
"Wanna tell me what's going on?"
"It's just... it's graduation. Another reminder that we're growing up. Sooner or later you'll be in L.A and I'll be in Tree Hill. I mean... yes, I'll have Haley but I just... Im going really miss you Brooke." said Lucas
"I know. And Im gonna miss you too. But I graduation is something to celebrate. You're suppose to be in there partying and celebrating you're first day as an adult. Not sitting here pouting about something that is 2 months away."
"2 months go by real quick, Brooke." said Lucas
"I know. That's why you live life like it's your last."
"I love you, Brooke Penelope Davis." said Lucas
"I love you too, Lucas Eugene Scott. Come on."
"Hey." said Rachel
"Hey." said Lucas
"It kills me how you keep disappearing from the party. Talk to me." said Rachel
"The party's fun but Im just... stressing out over some stuff." said Lucas
"Like..." said Rachel
"Brooke. Leaving. My book." said Lucas
"Just... think about the future. Like.. what could happen. Like... what about Brooke?" asked Rachel
"Im still kinda hurt about the baby situation and... I don't think I can handle a lond distance relationship." said Lucas
"Ok. Brooke got rid of the baby-"
"Can you not use that term? Or the term abortion?" said Lucas
"Ok. Brooke gave up the baby because you were just kids and you didnt need a child in you life right now. You have too much going for you and if the relationship is meant then.. it will last forever." said Rachel
"Yeah, I guess you're right." said Lucas
"Next." said Rachel
"A part of me is saying that Im making a mistake but it's also saying to follow my dreams and the other part is saying follow your heart." said Lucas
"If you listen to following your heart than that's what's gonna make you happy no matter what and it's gonna be the best choice ever. But if you listen to the other... it's kinda like you're settling." said Rachel
"Yeah. Abd about my book... Im scared that it's not gonna be great." said Lucas
"Follow your heart and you're soul and write and it'll be the best book ever. I'll even but it." said Rachel then her and Lucas laugh
"Thanks Rachel." said Lucas
"What are you doing?"
"She was just-" I cut Lucas off
"I was talking to Rachel."
"I was just being a great friend." said Rachel
"Well sorry but your great little friendship isnt needed. The last time you two build up a friendship... it cost me... alot. Not to mention you kissed. So... he is good. WE are good, Rachel."
"Sorry." said Rachel then starts to walk off
"You know what Rachel, you are an ugly, fake wannabe tramp. See... Lucas may not notice... and I thought Peyton noticed. But I guess Im the only one that's not blinded. So.. you can work your bitch-craft on everybody else but I see the truth. You're nothing."
"Im the fake one but you're the one who pretended to be my friend while Peyton was gone but when she came back... I was nothing but someone who ruined your life? Oh and you even said that I was changing to a better person but now Im just horrible?" asked Rachel
"You're always horrible Rachel. And news flash to you, I never said I was your friend. Oh and when I said you were changing into a better person... that was just for that moment. You will always be a bitch Rachel... and maybe that's why Im one because of you and Victoria and then things you do... so there you have it. You're a bitch... Victoria's a bitch... and I have no care in the world for either of you."
"Wow. To think I actually applied you for the International Arts Academy." said Rachel
"What?"
"Yeah. You're really talented to Brooke. I honestly admire. You're strong, beautiful, nice to people other than me, creative, fashionable, you have all the friends, and last... you don't let people walk all over you. And the funny part is... you don't see that. You know maybe I am a bitch but Im not fake and I am not ugly and neither am I a tramp and the only thing that could possibly make me a wannabe is because I wanna be like you. I wanna be strong and talented and let people not be able to walk over me. But you Brooke... you don't realize that about me because you don't know me. You judge me by what you wanna see not by actually getting to know me. Because if you did... you would know that I have punched 3 mirrors in my life because I didnt like me or I didnt like my life. But... you just don't get that and its really stupid how you walk around here judging other people when you barely love yourself. So I may be a bitch... but I know who I am. And I know where Im going. And right now... Im going home." then Rachel leaves the party
"Rachel wait." but she doesnt stop. Everyone's eyes look toward me and people start to leave
"Peyton Im sorry."
"I use to judge her by what you said... but now... Im judging by what I see and the only bitch here... is you." said Peyton then leaves the party as well
The next day I woke up and went into the guest room where Peyton was staying and knock on the door. When there's no answer... I go in.
As Im standing in the middle of the room, Peyton comes into the room. She came from across the hall which is the bathroom.
"Hi."
"Hey." said Peyton
"Im sorry."
"You don't have a reason to apologize to me. Im sorry." said Peyton
"You have every right to say what you said, I was clearly wrong about Rachel and I put bugs in your ear and they werent true and Im sorry."
"Apology accepted." said Peyton
"Do you know where Rachel is? I want to apologize."
"Yeah. Come on." said Peyton
Peyton drove me to a hotel and gave me Rachel's room number. I walked til I landed infront of a door that said room 315. Rachels suite. I knocked on the door and she answered then slammed the door in my face.
"I guess I deserved that. Ok here goes... I didn't come here to fight. I just... wanted to say Im sorry." then Rachel opens the door
"You're what?" asked Rachel
"Im sorry. The things I've said to you, you really didnt deserve."
"No I didn't. But... I accept you're apology anyway." said Rachel
"And thank you... for applying me. I don't what I'll be doing if you hadn't done that."
"Im sure you would have applied but... I just though I'd do something nice since I ruined your life." said Rachel
"You didn't ruin my life. Victoria ruined my life." then we both make a slight and quite laugh. "And I ruined my life. I guess you're right. It is easier to blame someone other than yourself."
"Yeah but thanks anyway." said Rachel
"If you'll like... me and Peyton are gonna get an apartment together. Would you..."
"Nah. Too soon kinda." said Rachel
"Yeah... Im not really up for it either. I just thought... Nah?"
"Nah." said Rachel
"Well you're welcome to come for dinner. 7:00."
"Ok. I'll see if I can come." said Rachel
"Fine. Well... bye." then I start to walk off
"Brooke." said Rachel then I turn around
"You're a bitch." said Rachel then smiles
I smile back then say, "You too." and I walk off