"You're up early." said Peyton
"I never fell asleep. I was up all night designing this."
"Brooke that's...-" I cut Peyton off
"Stylish? I know but it's not finished."
"You doing really good." said Peyton
"I know."
"So... Rachel told me about what happened yesterday at the academy." said Peyton
"Rachel really needs to learn how to mind her business."
"Well, my best friend didnt tell me so someone had to." said Peyton
"Look, Im sorry I didn't tell you. I was... so determined to prove her wrong that I forgot."
"I guess I'll accept your apology. Only... if you let me and Rachel throw a house warming party." said Peyton
"Uh... no."
"Why?" asked Peyton
"Umm.. you and Rachel have class tomorrow. Unless you wanna end up like me I suggest you not throw a party."
"No. See unlike you, while you were gone. Me and Rachel threw alot of parties and snuck into alot a clubs so we're use to it. To the piont where we can still get up on time in the mornings. So... can we please throw a party?" asked Peyton
"Fine. But.. don't distract me. Im still trynna work on this design."
"Ok. Deal." said Peyton then dials Rachel's number and walks away
"Hey everybody. I just wanna say thank you for attending our party and... Have Fun!" yells Rachel
"Nice party, huh?" asked Owen
"Yeah. I guess so."
"Rachelle and Kaitlyn sure know how to decorate a condo." said Owen
"Brooklyn and Kaitlyn."
"Huh?" asked Owen
"It's me and Kaitlyn. This is our condo. Rachel is just a friend who stays a night from time to time."
"Well.. you have a great taste." said Owen
"I should. Im um... a fashion designer."
"Look who's bragging." said Owen laughing
"I am not." I say laughing
"Well umm... you may not know this but Im a bartender." said Owen
"Really? Congratulations." I say laughing, "Look Owen, you're nice and funny but you should know that Im in a long distance relationship with a guy that I really love and it's kinda difficult for me talking to you but I am and Im enjoying it. Long as you know that we're just friends."
"Yeah, Im cool with that." said Owen
"Ok."
"Well, what we talking bout?" asked Rachel
"Nothing. Just making conversation." said Owen
"You know, for someone who didnt wana be distracted... you have a very hot distraction." Peyton whispers in my ear
"I was actually... just about to go into my studio and work on some designs."
"Come on. You're at a party... don't think those designs can wait? Come on, when's the last time you went to a party?" asked Owen
"Graduation." then me and Owen start to laugh
"I think it's time we change that." says Owen then pulls me onto the dance floor, "Loosen up. Have fun."
"I know how to have fun. TRUST ME."
"Then show me." said Owen
"You know, responsible Brooke is fun but party Brooke is funner." said Rachel
"Mhm.. hmm." said Peyton
Finally the party was over and I have to admitt, I had fun. I suddenly get a beep on my laptop. It's a videochat request from Lucas. I grabbed the labtop off my bed and clicked "accept."
"Hey pretty girl." said Lucas
"Hey broody. How's it going?"
"It's good. The book is coming along great and Haley's doing wonderful. Everything is good." said Lucas
"That's great!"
"How's the academy?" asked Lucas
"It's... ummm... fun. It's very fun. I love it."
"That's great too Brooke." said Lucas
"Thanks. Well, Im kinda tired. I'll take to you tomorrow?"
"You bet." said Lucas
"K, love you."
"Love you too." said Lucas then signs off
"Why didnt you tell him?" asked Rachel
"Him and Haley are doing so well. I don't wanna throw my fire on their grease."
"Huh?" asked Peyton and Rachel
"I don't know! Ugh! What I meant was, I don't wanna knocked him off his high horse with my bad news."
"Ohh..." said Peyton and Rachel
"You couldnt just say that the first time?" said Peyton
"Ugh! Im going to bed." then I go into my room and throw myself on my bed before I knew it... I was knocked OUT!
I woke up the next morning. It was 2:03pm. I looked at my phone and I got one text message at 7:37 from Lucas. It read, "Morning pretty girl. About to head to school. Wish you a great day. Love you."
I smiled after reading the text and put my phone back onto my nightstand. I pulled the covers back and got out of bed and got some clothes and headed to take a shower.
When I finally got out of the shower, I noticed the time. It was almost 2:27pm. I decided to head to a new diner that just opened up and get some food.
"Welcome to Eve's Diner." said the hostess when I walked through the door
"Hi. Im Kelsi. How may I serve you?" asked a waitress
"Umm... I don't think Im ready to order just yet. Just looking through the menu."
"Ok. Well, can I interest you in Sweet Tea? Strawberry Lemonade? Blackberry Ice Tea?" asked Kelsi
"Umm... Can I get a latte?"
"Ok. I'll be right back with your latte." said Kelsi then walks away
"A Latte? You realize like 3:00 right?" asked Owen as he sits down on the other side of the booth
"Are you stalking me?"
"How would this be stalking you? You came to a club and Im the bartender. Not exactly stalking and I was invited to a party at a house I didnt know you lived in. That's not exactly stalking. See... honestly... it seems as if you're stalking me." said Owen
"Why would I stalk you?"
"Because Im Tom Crusie and Nick Lachey mixed together." said Owen
"You heard that?"
"Yep. Pretty good compliment." said Owen
"Look Owen. I told you about the place I am right now."
"I know. Im not looking to go out. I did say I was gonna be your friend though. Im not gonna change that." said Owen
"I don't want you to change that. You make a pretty good friend." then Owen smiles at me
"Ok. Here's your latte. Oh.. I.. didnt know you had a friend." said Kelsi
"She doesnt. I was umm... just leaving." said Owen then leaves the diner
"Wait. Owen!" then I run out of the diner, "Owen, what's wrong?"
"I umm... I saw something in the latte. I knew you would run after me if I keft." said Owen
"So.. this is you're idea of saving me from something in a Latte that couldve been what? A melted marshmellow?"
"Oh... right. Well, you don't need to go to that old diner anyway. Come with me." said Owen
"Why should I?" I said with a gentle smile
"Because.. I want you to. Plus... I hear I have smokin biceps." said Owen then I let out a laugh and we began to run for no particular reason
It's about 6:00pm when me and Owen make it to the condo.
"Wow Owen. I really had a good time."
"Yeah well.. that's what friends are for right." said Owen then I realize that I left my phone at home and that's why no one had texted or called me so I head to my room and grab my phone.
As I am walking back toward the living room, tears roll down my face.
"What's wrong?" asked Owen as he's walking up to me
"Nothing. It's just my boyfriend. Telling me he loves me like he always does."
"Then what's wrong?" asked Owen
"I love him too... And I miss him like hell but... I think Im starting to like you."
"Oh." said Owen
"Yeah." then I sink into my chair
"Hey hey hey. That doesnt make you a bad person. Ok.. this doesnt change who you are or how you feel about him. I mean, there's nothing going on between us." said Owen
"I just feel so guilty."
"Why Brooke? You don't have a reason to." saod Owen
"Because... I think I might wanna kiss you."
"Good." said Owen
"Good?!"
"Yeah. Because I wanna kiss you too." said Owen then leans in and presses his lips on mine.
"Owen."
"Im sorry." said Owen
"No. Don't be." then I clear my throat, "Im gonna go in my room. You can let yourself out right?"
"Yeah. Don't worry bout it." said Owen then I go into my room. I hear the door open and close and I walk back into the living and see Owen still standing there
"What are you still doing here?"
"I couldnt leave." said Owen then walks to me and picks me up and starts to kiss me then carries me into my room
It's the next morning...
(Yawns) "Ugh. What time is it?" then I pick up my phone and unlock it
"9 am." said Peyton
"Really? Huh. Why arent you in school?"
"Its Saturday." said Peyton
"Really? Huh."
"Have a fun night with Owen?" asked Peyton
"Oh my God! How could I be so stupid?! Where is he anyway?"
"Gone. Yeah.. he creeped out of here about 6:00 this morning." said Peyton
"Really? Wow."
"Yeah. I guy he just that kind of guy who's in it for the bang. How's Lucas by the way?" asked Peyton then I slam my head into my pillow
"Hey Brooke. Didnt think I'll see you in here." said Owen
"Why? Because you got a bang and then dropped me?"
"No. Because it's early." said Owen
"Right. You know, Ive hung out with guys before. Just for fun. Then I met Lucas and realized that it's more than fun. He showed me love. And trust and compassion. Somethnig I didnt know existed. And now he's gone so I met you and yeah, we had fun. But we still had a little romance then and there even though we didnt want to welcome it.. it was still there Owen. I had trust in you and yes I love Lucas but you were building something in my heart. And I didnt know it but finally I did... and I gave it to you and you took it as some kind of welcome mat to get into my bed and then I probably wanted to happen and at the same time I didnt. But you can't just take advantage of me!"
"I didnt take advantage of you."
"Yes you did! You slept with me and then just left.. you creeped out. You just left like a theif in the night. You didnt stay. You didnt even telll me you were leaving. The least you could have did was told me!"
"Im sorry Brooke." said Owen
"No! It's my fault. For hanging out with you, letting you into my house... kissing you. And not for seeing what a complete jackass you are! It's my fault. And I can prmise you it won't happen again." then I began to walk off
"Brooke!" Owen yells
"I love Lucas!"
"Do you?" asked Owen
"Yes. And now I have to keep this from him for like... the next four years. So thank you Owen." then I leave