Don't Say Goodbye

by jonelle

Brooke Davis has a not so great life. But when a boy (Lucas Scott) comes into her life, she wants to make sure she makes things go perfect. But after a night of love she discovers something. She keeps it a secret. What happens when he finds out? Will she have time to make things right? Or will she let him go

17. Chapter 17

"Well... this is goodbye." said Lucas

"I hate that word." I say crying

"Hey. We spent a great summer together." said Lucas

"I know. It's just so hard to say-" Lucas cuts me off

"Then don't say it. Let's just say... cya later." said Lucas

"Ok. Cya later... boyfriend."

"Cya later girlfriend." said Lucas then kisses my forehead

"Lucas wait!" I yell

"Yeah?" asked Lucas

"I love you."

"I love you too." said Lucas then gives me a hug and kiss, "Cya later."

"Cya later Brooke. It was pretty cool knowin ya." said Haley

"It was cool knowing you too. You're a pretty cool chick."

"You too." said Haley then gives me a hug and I hug back

"Well... we had a pretty cool school year huh?" said Peyton

"Yep. Thanks for the cool friendship." said Haley

"It wouldn't have been cool without you. Im gonna miss you." said Peyton

"Im gonna miss you too." said Haley then they share a hug and Haley walks toward the car

We watch Lucas and Haley leave and I began to cry harder then before and Peyton hugs me. I watch them get into the car and wave at me and Peyton through the window. I see a tear drip for Lucas's and Haley's eyes and the car starts to drive away.

"You ok?" asked Peyton

"Yeah."

"Come on." said Peyton wrapping her arms around me and walking me into our new apartment

"I can't believe that it's all over. High school, the popularity drama, the bitches, and the high school sweet hearts."

"Well... it's hard to walk away from it all but... you gotta grow up and follow your dreams sometime." said Peyton

"I glad I can follow my dream with you by my side."

"Same here." said Peyton then we hear a knock at the door and Peyton walks to answer it

"Who is it?" asked Peyton

"Open the door and see bitch." said a familiar voice through the door then Peyton opens the door

"Hey bitches!" yells Rachel

"Oh my God! Rachel!" I yells then walk towards the door

"You're excited to see me?" asked Rachel laughing

"Shut up and hug me." said Peyton then they hug

"Brooke Penelope Davis. Hmm." said Rachel

"Rachel Elaina Gatina."

"Good seeing ya." said Rachel

"You too. You still look like a slut."

"And you still smell like a whore. I see nothing's changed." said Rachel

"Ok.. now it's time to PARTY!" yells Peyton

Peyton and Rachel take me to a new club for people 18 and older. The name of the place was called, "FUN."

"Hello." says Rachel once we make it to the bar

"Hey. I now you too. Rachell and Kaitlyn right?" asked the bartender

"Yep." said Rachel

"Surprise you remembered." said Peyton

"Well... you two are definitely known around here. What ca I- Well who is this?" asked the bartender looking at me

"This is Brooklyn. Brooklyn... Owen." said Peyton

"Yes... Im... Brooklyn."

"Nice to meet you Brooklyn." says Owen

"Will you excuse me for just a sec?" I say then grab Rachel and Peyton by their arm and drag them far away from the bar as possible

"Rachell? Kaitlyn? Brooklyn?"

"Yeah. Never give out your real name at a bar. Duh." said Rachel

"Ok, I get that. But BROOKLYN?!" I yell as quietly as possible

"It'a the first thing that popped into my mind. Hello? Brooke... Brooklyn." said Peyton

"I know what you two are trying to do. You're trying to hook me up with Oliver even though I am completely in love with Lucas and Lucas just left. How could you?"

"First, his name is Owen. Second, we're not trying to hook you and Owen up. We're trying to hook ourselves up. I mean come on, he's like... Tom Cruise and Nick Lachey put together." Rachel

"That is true. I mean have you seen those biceps?" said Peyton

"You're really not trying to hook me up with him?"

"No." said Rachel

"Promise. What made you think- Ohh..." said Peyton then looks at Rachel

"What?"

"Nothing." said Peyton

"Peyton Elizabeth Sawyer!"

"It's nothing." said Rachel

After partying ALL night, we finally came home.

"You might as well spend the night." said Peyton

"Don't have to tell me twice." said Rachel then throws herself onto the couch

"Well... we should really get to bed... we do start school tomorrow. Ugh!"

"Yeah. Night." said Peyton then goes into her room

"Night." I say then go into mine

"Night." says Rachel then throws a blanket over herself

The next morning, I wake up. I have a huge headache. I get out of bed and start to brush my teeth. Then I look at the clock. IM LATE! The clock said 8:45am. Im suppose to be at the academy at 8:00. I look at my phone and I had missed calls from Peyton. One at 7:42 am. Another at 7:53 am and another at 8:02 am. I got 4 texts from Rachel. One said, "You up?" that was sent at 7:45 am another said, "Better hurry." that was sent at 7:50am, another said, "Class is starting!" that was sent at 8:07am and the last was sent at 8:12am and it read, "Where are you?". I throw my phone on my bed and began scanning my closet and drawers. I finally found an outfit and I throw my hair in a bun, grab my bag and purse, slide my phone in my pocket and grab my car keys and head out the door.

I finally make it to the academy and I knocked on the door. I saw Rachel and she motioned her hand for me to come in. I came in and the class stopped and turned thier attention on me.

I walk up to the teacher. She was looking at me with her big blue eyes. I looked at the board and read her name... Mrs... Colens. She looked at me... kinda... disappointed. She looked very younge. Like... maybe about... 26 years old. Anyway...

"Hi, Im Brooke Davis. Im so sorry for being late I-"

"Just take your seat." said

"Ok... would anyway like to tell me the rules of fashion or what a design is?" asked but no one raised their hand.

"How about you... Ms. Late." said

"Me?"

"Yeah." she said nodding her head

"Umm... ummm... A design is the visual appearance of a product, such as a skirt with ruffles or the cut or decorative pattern on a shirt. If the design is unique, it can be registered. This gives the designer protection for the visual appearance of the product, but not its feel, material or function. If the feel, material or function of bed linen could be registered as a design, the market would become monopolised. However, Australian artist Ken Done was able to register pillowcases and quilt covers featuring his unique artwork because they were new and distinctive. Similarly, while a designer would not be able to register the feel, material or function of jeans. A design must be new and distinctive to be registered. This means it can't be the same or similar to designs already produced (even in a sketch). There are certain designs that can't be registered, including designs featuring scandalous graphics. To prevent registration being refused or revoked, applicants need to be sure their design is new and distinctive. Before filing a design application, you can search existing design records. Legal action may be taken against you if you infringe the rights of another designer.A registered design that has been examined and certified gives you a legally enforceable right to use your product's design and prevent others from using your design without your permission. Advice and assistance in design registration can be sought from a professional. Patent attorneys and intellectual property lawyers can be found in the Yellow Pages and on the IP Professional's and other sites page websiteIf you have already disclosed your design (e.g. exhibited, sold copies, catalogued or posted your lookbook on your website), you may no longer be able to register it as it may not be considered to be new and distinctive. However, you can use a formal publication process to prevent others from obtaining certification of a similar alternative option to registration is called publication. While this doesn't give you any rights in respect to the design, it does prevent others from obtaining certification. Therefore, if you are unable to register your design but want to prevent others from obtaining registration for the same design, a formal publication request can be used. You may consider publication as a defensive strategy where registration cannot be obtained." I was finally finished and I felt like I wanted to pass out

"Way to go, Brooke!" yells Rachel and then gives her an evil look

"You did very well." said

"Well? I just said a mouth full. My mouth is dry... im about to pass out and all you can say is VERY WELL?" I snapped

"Well yes. I gave you a choice to answer one out of the two questions. You answered on thank god. Then you started babbling about things I didnt even discuss yet." said

" ? I've done fashion. Rhousands. Ive studied fashion but I wanted the chance to study with professionals. Now... if what I said isnt good enough for you... then maybe your not a real professional."

"It was good but it's not what I asked for." said

"Does it matter? I bet half of the class didnt even know that. I bet the WHOLE class didnt know that."

"You're right, you know it and they don't so why don't you leave and teach yourself." said then leaves from standing in front of me and goes to sit behind her desk

"Fine. But these students arent gonna make it as big time fashion designers if al your doing is teaching them definetions."

"You may not make it at all with that attitude." said

"Oh Im gonna make it. You'll see." then I leave the room and slam the door behind

"Im tired of people underestimating me. Im gonna show all of them. I'll be something. Just you watch." I mutter to myslef as Im walking down the hall to the door that leads to leaving the building

From The Author: My very own little special quote to this story: "You never really know how it feels to say goodbye until you're standing in front of the person oyu love and you feel like it's the end but... it's not the end. Because if it's love then.. it'll come back and you know that it's meant to be. You just gotta believe. Just... don't say goodbye."