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Chapter 6: Lana and...

A few weeks has passed since our dinner and run in with Chase. Classes have started up in full swing and Lucas was able to get into a couple of writing courses. It was so strange to watch him as a college student. We were all seniors now and Haley, Nathan, and I will get to graduate at the end of the semester. Lucas and Rachel will get to squeeze in some more classes over the summer term to get their full credits and graduate in August. I was sad. College was almost over for us and where were we all going? I have no idea. Part of it made me sad, because I didn't want to lose what we had here in Durham. I loved living with Nathan and Haley, the couple who can't keep their hands off each other. I love having Rachel live in walking distance and I can see her whenever. I loved that Clay would visit any chance he is given and deep down I loved having Lucas under the same roof as me as well.

After that night at dinner when Lucas and I pretended to be dating in front of Chase things got weird. Lucas became the one to drift away a little. He was becoming that guy I didn't like very well, but at the same time he was there for me as a friend. I don't know what my problem is but I just wanted him so desperately to flirt with me, be in my bed when I wake up and he have that cocky ass grin on his face, but no, he wasn't doing that anymore.

I was walking back to my car from my last class for the day and I saw Lucas arguing with a girl I've never seen before. I kept my distance to not act like I am listening to their conversation. Lucky for me, Lucas's back was to me. I could hear what he was saying to her, but I could barely hear what she was saying.

"I don't give a flying fuck what you thought was the best decision for either of us!" He said raising his voice. Most of the students were in class, my class let out early so they didn't have an audience…well except for me.

"Lucas, I'm…it's just not what I wanted and I was really worried about you."

I managed to get closer to hear what she was saying.

"Lana, it should have never happened to begin with. I told you if we slept together, it wouldn't be serious and near the end you made it serious!" He held his hand up in the air.

I flinched to hear him say those words. I remembered hearing those exact words or a version of those words so long ago.

I can't believe I told him that I loved him. The look on his face didn't help matters either. After we had amazing sex yet again…I dressed and left his place. I just really needed someone to talk too. Nathan and Haley were out of town with her family so I walked the familiar steps to the old white house with the black door and let myself in. It's what I've always done. The music would be too loud so knocking and ringing the door bell would be useless.

I heard something…and I wasn't sure if I should keep walking or just turn around to leave, but I found myself compelled to see what the hell was going on. I turned the corner to her room and I felt my heart break into a million pieces.

Metallica was screaming in the background and I watched the love of my life fucking my best friend. He was on top of her pounding into her ferociously. Her legs were wrapped tight around his waist as her nails dug into his shoulders. He hissed her name in ecstasy when she did that and I flinched. I thought that was only something he did with me, or so he told me.

I wanted to scream! I wanted to run away but my body wouldn't move. Not only was he fucking her, but with his hand he brought it up to her face, brushed the hair away, and kissed her intensely.

I let out a cry and it was like a trigger to them both. They both released their orgasms and Lucas fell on top of her. The song ended and my cry was finally heard. They both looked at me. I was shaking. The looks were one in the same. Guilt. Peyton started to form tears in her eyes and Lucas still on top of her and inside her probably just looked at me like, 'this wasn't supposed to happen' and it was more directed to me than with Peyton.

"Brooke." Peyton spoke and I was finally able to find my drive to move.

I ran out of the house.

"Brooke!" The rough voice screamed my name.

I stopped and turned to face him in just his boxers.

"How could you do that?" I asked him tears streaming down my face. I don't even know why I bothered. I knew this was going to happen. How could I have been so stupid to believe that I, me, Brooke Davis, pure of heart, could change the bad-boy, I don't have a care in the world, Lucas Scott.

"It just…fuck, this wasn't supposed to happen." He motioned between me and him.

"Oh I'm sorry. It's all my fault! May I remind you, you were the one to make the first move!" I pointed at him.

"You're right, Brooke, I was, but damn it, you teased me, you always teased me and I fell for it!" He stopped and I just scowled at him.

"Fuck you Lucas!" I started to walk away again and he spoke.

"It wasn't supposed to get serious! I told you it wasn't and when you said you loved me!"

"Don't!" I hissed at him, "Don't you dare fucking bring that up! Of course, I love you, you fucking ass hole. You are my best friend, of course, I am going to love you. I am just a fucking idiot for falling in love with you!" I ran off and he didn't follow me.

That was the last time I ever really spoke to him face to face. A tear dared to leave my eye, but I squeezed my eyes tight and focused on their conversation again.

"I know okay? But a baby Luke? I couldn't have that with you and everything that is going on with you!"

I dropped my books at the mention of a baby. She was pregnant? The two beauties turned to look at me and I was caught. Fuck!

"Brooke?" Lucas asked angrily.

"I'm…I'm sorry…I was just leaving my class and…" I was on the ground not making eye contact and trying desperately to pick up my books and papers.

He was by my side helping me. I touched his hand and he jerked it away. The gorgeous raven haired girl was by our side.

"You're Brooke. It's finally nice to put a face with the name." She said innocently.

I was finally able to get back on my feet and I looked at her and then at Lucas who was not happy at all.

"Yes and you are?" I asked not really understanding any of this.

"Lana. Lana Lang. I went to NYU with Lucas." She held her hand out and I shook it.

"Brooke, why don't you head home. I'll see you in a little bit."

"Lucas." Lana and I both said at the same time.

I became enraged with jealousy. Who does this girl think she is? She doesn't know Lucas like I do…nobody can ever possibly know Luke like I do and it killed me for her to speak his name the same way I do. I was going to speak again, but Lucas cut me off.

"Brooke, go home." He said roughly and grabbed Lana by the arm as they walked away.

She looked over her shoulder at me and then jerked her arm from his grip. They disappeared out of my sight and I felt my body shake again. I needed a drink. I walked to Charlie's, our favorite bar and grill, we always go too.

"Brooke Davis. Haven't seen you here in awhile." Owen tossed a cardboard coaster that had a picture of a four leaf clover on the bar in front of me and I let out that pout.

"Ah, a dry martini kind of day?" He asked me.

"Try a tall stout kind of day." I said to him and his eyes went wide.

"Well, not to sound too cliché but I am a bartender and a good listener if you want to talk about it. You want any food?" He asked me as he placed the dark, black, homemade beer in front of me and I nodded.

"Okay, one sloppy cheeseburger and fries coming right up." He winked at me and I smiled.

An old basketball game was on and I watched it absentmindedly. Four stout beers later, I was extremely buzzed.

"Why do you all suck?" I bitterly coughed out. Owen chuckled.

"Excuse me?" He said wiping a glass he just washed.

"You boys, men, no you're boys, you are such ass holes! I mean are you just incapable of love from a woman who will do anything," and I leaned closer to him, "and I mean anything for them and for you dicks to just toss it away like it's nothing." I had my beer in one hand and using it, I gestured around the room.

"Angel, I'm sorry if a tool broke your heart, but you're better than this. I mean do you remember your all mighty highness ass strutting in here like you owned the place. What happened to her?" He asked with a smile on his face.

"She realized that she's still in love with the one who broke her heart and it's never going to be anybody else."

"That sucks. That ass hole still being an ass hole."

My head snapped away from Owen to see a familiar face. He sat next to me and smiled as he ate one of my cold fries.

"I know you." I said slurring my words.

"I sure hope so. I am still a little upset you never called me." He said winking at me.

I studied him for a moment. He had dirty blonde curly hair and gorgeous caramel eyes. His skin was tan and his body was fit. He was nothing like Lucas, but close enough for my standards on the scale of gorgeousness.

"The beach!" I said cheerily and he nodded.

"Yes, but do you remember my name."

"I am sure she doesn't remember her own name." Owen chimed in and I glared at him.

"Caleb." I said quickly and smiled at Owen as he rolled his eyes.

"I'm impressed. So sweetheart, why are you in here mid afternoon drinking your sorrows away about that idiot who drilled a ball into my face." He said as he ordered a drink from Owen.

I brought my hand to my mouth.

"Oh my God, I am so sorry. Are you okay?" I placed my hand on his arm and he began to laugh.

"Well considering that happened weeks ago, yes, I am fine."

I began to laugh too.

"I'm sorry, it's just…I found out something today…and well I don't even know what it means, it just really upset me." I said turning back to my beer and Owen and Caleb were very close to me.

"What did…Lucas was that his name? What did he do?" Caleb asked as he started to drink his beer.

"Nothing, that's the problem, I just…I want him to be able to talk to me like he used too…and I feel like after him catching me eavesdropping on him today…that I have ruined that." I began to sniffle and I was doing my damnedest to hold back the tears.

"Sugar plum, am I going to have to kick some ass." Owen said throwing his towel on the countertop.

"No, Owen, it's fine. We were on the path to becoming the friends we once were, and I feel I may have broken that today."

Caleb, Owen, and I carried on a conversation about life, college, and sports. I was actually having a great time and forgot about Lucas, but then again seven beers of stout beer will do that to you. My phone began to ring continuously throughout my time here at the bar and I ignored every last call including the text messages.

"Brooke Penelope Davis!"

I cringed at the motherly voice and Owen laughed and leaned in.

"You're in so much trouble." He said and I swatted gently at his face.

"Yes mom." I said and turned to face an extremely pissed off Haley.

"I have been freaking out. You wouldn't answer your phone. Nathan and I have been looking all over for you! Lucas is pacing a hole in the floor at the house."

My ears perked up to hear Lucas sound worried about me.

"What did he say?" I asked and the two guys around me were listening intently.

"He came home and asked where you were. He said that you were supposed to be there and then you didn't show up for your shift and Angela called me and said you never miss work."

"Shit!" I grabbed Caleb's wrist and looked down at his watch. It was six thirty and I was supposed to be at work at five.

"I can not believe I have been here for three hours." I brought my hand to my face and it all started to sink in…I was feeling sick.

"Don't worry about it. I lied for you and covered for your ass, but Tigger, what happened today?" She finally noticed Caleb.

"Oh hey, beach boy." She said as she held out her hand.

"And you must be Mom?" He said making them both bust out in giggles.

"To this one anyways. Haley." She said as she sat next to me at the bar.

"Glass of water, Owen, please." She said and she took my hand in hers.

"What's going on?" She asked me.

"Well, I am going to head out. It was good seeing you again, Brooke. Maybe you'll use my number one day." He said paying Owen and I stopped him.

"Wait!" I said a little too quickly and my vision blurred.

I grabbed the pen from behind Owen's ear and scribbled as neatly as I could my phone number on my coaster and tossed it to him.

"Are you sure?" He asked knowing that the feelings I spilled to him today about Lucas was a complete mess.

"I had fun today and you took my mind off things. Call me some time." I said.

He nodded and said bye to us all. I turned back to Haley and she grinned like the devil.

"I thought you were holding out for Lucas?" She asked me and my face fell.

"Oh honey, I'm sorry, what happened?"

I looked over at her and tears started to form in my eyes.

"So you know about Lana and a baby?" I asked her.

"Yeah, I do. I'm sorry I didn't tell you but like I said I wasn't really supposed to know either and I would have told you, but it wasn't my place too." She said stroking my hand in a motherly fashion. I smiled at the gesture.

"I know. I know. I was leaving campus today and I saw that Lucas was arguing with some girl and I just started listening to their conversation. Lana mentioned a baby and that's when I freaked and dropped my books. My presence became known."

"Wait, wait a minute. Lana is here?" She asked and I turned to look at her and nodded.

"Did Lucas not say anything when he came to the house?" I asked him.

"No, he came home in a broody mood. Went to your room and asked where you were. When I told him I haven't seen you, he seemed to go in panic mode. He tried calling you several times and then when Angela called, we all started to worry."

I still can't believe I missed work. I never miss work. I also can't believe that Lucas was worried about me. Well, I mean I know he cares, but after what happened today, I figured he would hate me.

"Come on, Tigger, let's get you home and into bed. Nathan and Lucas are worried sick about you."

Haley went to pay for my tab and as I began to protest, Owen held his hand up.

"It's on me, seriously. Angel, it will get better. Bring your ass around here a little more often, I miss my favorite girl."

I smiled at him and tossed him a fifty as a tip. I hurried out of the bar so he couldn't give it back and when the sun hit my face, I ran to the curb and threw up.

"Oh Tigger." Haley was by my side and helped me into her car.

We drove in silence and I had my eyes shut tightly. Haley's phone rang and it was Nathan.

"Yeah, she's fine, we'll be home in a few minutes." She said and that was the end of the conversation.

The car stopped and the car was spinning. I felt sick again but then there were two strong arms around me, carrying me into the house. I wasn't sure if it was Nathan or Lucas, but I had my money on Lucas. I haven't been this disoriented since Chase broke up with me.

"I found her at Charlie's." I heard Haley's voice drift off as Lucas carried me up the stairs.

My eyes opened slightly. We weren't in my room, we were in his. He laid me gently on the bed and began to take my shoes off.

"You had me worried." He said sternly and I just groaned and flipped on my stomach.

"So." I said nonchalantly.

"So? Damn it, Brooke. I don't worry about people. I don't drive myself crazy wondering if people are okay, but damn it, I drive myself crazy worrying about you."

I sat up too quickly and just looked at him. He looked like a mess. I could tell he's been crying; now whether that was over me or Lana and the baby talk, I wasn't sure but he looked awful.

"Whatever Lucas, why don't you run along and tell that to your girlfriend." I said like a nine year old who was jealous that the boy she likes gave his cookie to another girl.

"Damn it Brooke. You weren't supposed to be listening in on my conversation. If anything I should be the one who should be mad."

I looked up at him again and scowled.

"Well it seems like everyone else knows your dirty little secrets, so that doesn't prove much to me about you caring!" I yelled and yelling was not the best thing for me at the moment. I fell back to the bed and I heard Lucas go into the bathroom.

He came out with a glass of water and two painkillers. I jerked the glass from him and took the pills and lay back down.

"Why were you drinking?" He asked me.

"Does it matter?" I asked him.

"Well again Brooke, if anybody should be at a bar drinking it should be me. What's going on?"

The painkillers were working and I found myself falling into a deep slumber.

"Lucas, I lo—" I fell into a sleep.

I had my eyes closed as his sweat dropped along my breasts. It was a feeling I loved. I made him sweat, I made him cum harder than most, and I made him scream for breath. His dick slid in and out of me with force but with care. I arched my back up and stuck out my breasts for his eager mouth. He quickly ran his tongue over each of my breast before taking one in his mouth. I gripped his shaggy hair tightly encouraging him to suck harder and fuck me harder. He did both.

I opened my eyes to find him looking up at me with my breast still in his mouth.

"I love fucking you." He said breathlessly as if it was possible increasing his speed.

"Me too." I strained.

I lifted my legs and wrapped them around his waist squeezing and pulling him closer to me.

"Fuck, baby…I…am…almost there." He struggled to get out.

"Me too." I said again losing my fingers in his hair. I dragged one of my hands across his face and he took one of my fingers into his mouth and sucked on it gently and then bit it tenderly. I smirked.

"Lucas…" I moaned and he increased his pumps.

"Brooke…fuck…baby…" And he removed his dick and exploded on my stomach.

It was something I actually enjoyed. I made him do that, I was the one who made him release in ecstasy. Then I found myself doing something…that I never thought I would do. I reached down, took one of my fingers, dipped it in his juice and brought it to my mouth and licked it.

"Fucking shit, Brooke." He said as he crashed his lips on to mine.

I got lost in his touch along my sides and his tongue was controlling mine. When he pulled back away from my mouth and attached it to my neck, I just said it.

"I love you, Lucas."

His lips stopped moving against my neck. He pulled away from me, grabbed a towel, and wiped his liquid from my belly. I went to speak again, but he just brought his lips to mine almost causing it to bleed. We had sex again and it felt different this time. It was rougher, more animalistic. When we were done, he kissed me once more passionately and brushed the wet locks from my face.

"My mom needs my help at the café tonight…I really should get ready." He said and I couldn't read his emotions. He kissed me and pulled out of me.

I started to get dressed and he went into the bathroom and cut on the shower. I walked towards him with his back to me.

"Lucas…about what I said, I—"

He cut me off with a kiss.

"Brooke, I'll see you tomorrow."

I left and little did I know that tomorrow when I was going to see him, he would be fucking my best friend.

I woke up quickly and looked around the room to find a half naked Lucas lying next to me in his arm was wrapped around me protectively and almost territorially. I lay back down and turned on my side to face him. He stirred and his eyes opened briefly and then closed again.

"You sober?" He asked sleepily.

"Are you going to talk to me?" I asked him.

"Are you sober?" He asked again with his eyes still closed.

"Yes." I said quietly looking up at him. His arm squeezed my waist and he turned on his back, rubbed his eyes, and looked up at the ceiling.

"I met Lana in one of my classes. We actually made a deal just to be friends because we had so much in common." He stopped and ran his hand across his face.

"I told her everything there is to know about you." He let out a small chuckle and I began to draw circles on his chest. He let out an appreciate moan and wrapped his arm around me pulling me against him.

"I don't even know how we ended up sleeping together. She had gotten a phone call from back home and got some devastating news and she just asked me to spend the night with her, just be with her. She started kissing me and I just felt compelled to give her one night where she could forget everything."

I continued to draw circles on his chest to encourage him to continue talking.

"The next morning it wasn't awkward, but I knew it would change things…it always changes things when you sleep with a friend." His arm tightened around me and I flinched a little.

"We continued to sleep with each other and she tells me she's pregnant and then aborts it before I have any say in any of it."

I felt his chest constrict and I knew he was holding back tears.

"You wanted a baby?" I asked him and he flinched underneath my touch.

"It's not that I just wanted a baby…I…" He stopped talking and released his arm from around me and sat up slowly in the bed and turned his back to me. He gripped the edge of the bed tightly.

"Lucas, what else is going on? I mean I did hear Lana say something like you didn't need a baby with everything else that is going on…Lucas talk to me." I scooted closer to him and placed my hand on his lower back.

I did something I shouldn't have done. I lowered my lips to his shoulder and kissed it. He let out a small moan. He got up from the bed and turned to look at me.

"It's nothing. Hell, now I'm not even so sure I wanted a kid. I am going to take a shower." He walked into the bathroom and I lay back down in his bed.

What the hell! I mean just when I think he is finally able to open up to me about everything…he clams up again. Whatever, I am not doing this. I gave Caleb my number and I just hope that he calls me, because I can not keep torturing myself like this. I heard the water cut on and I got up from his bed and walked downstairs. I can't believe I slept for fourteen hours. It was nearly nine in the morning and I felt like shit once I came into the kitchen.

"You doing okay, Davis?"

I turned to face Nathan and he jumped back.

"Whoa…you look like the crypt keeper."

Great, so I look like shit, and I was all cuddly with Lucas a moment ago, no wonder he pulled away from me.

"Thanks, Nate." I said as I rolled my eyes. I started a pot of coffee.

"I am heading out for practice. I'll see ya Brooke."

"Hey Nate." I said and he turned around.

"Is Lucas okay?"

His face fell and he looked upstairs and then at me.

"Brooke…I—"

"You can't tell me. I get it." I turned away from him and then I heard him walk closer to me.

"Brooke, he will tell you, I promise."

"I know about Lana and the baby." I said still staring at the coffee pot.

"No, it's not that…he'll tell you when he's ready. I mean I don't support every decision Lucas makes, but with this one, just…just give him time." He rests his hand on my shoulder and gives it a firm squeeze and then leaves.

I pour myself a cup of coffee and look upstairs as I hear him come out of the bathroom. I just want him to tell me. I want him to tell me everything but is it fair for me to put my life on hold for him when I don't even know what I am supposed to be waiting for?

I started walking back upstairs and into my bedroom. I swing the door behind me but I never heard it shut. I turn around and Lucas is standing in between my door and the hallway.

"Would you want to grab dinner tonight with me?" He asked almost like a shy teenager.

"What's the occasion?" I ask turning away from him and setting my cup on my nightstand.

"Just two friends grabbing dinner."

I noticed the blinking light on my cell phone and I pick it up and checked my messages.

Hey Brooke, it's Caleb. I tried calling but you didn't answer, but I was thinking maybe you and me could grab dinner tonight?

I bit my bottom lip and I sent my reply and turned to Lucas.

"Um, actually I can't tonight. I have plans." I said as I dropped my phone onto my bed. I saw his face fall a little and he waved his hand.

"It's fine. I'll see ya later."

He had his satchel slung over his shoulder and he closed my door. My phone rang and I answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, I'm glad you agreed to go to dinner with me tonight. How about I pick you up around seven?"

I bit my lip again and wondered if that was a good idea. I mean I am not sure if Lucas would be here or not, but why would it matter? I am single and I can do whatever I want.

"Uh sure. I'll shoot you a text of my address." I smiled.

"Good deal. I'll see you tonight, Brooke."

I smiled and hung up the phone. Maybe this is what I need, to get back into the dating world. I called Rachel.

"Hey lady, um, I have a date tonight and…I need your help."

Thoughts? Now a lot of you wanted to see where Caleb and Brooke could go...so I am writing that in the story...and I think it will be a useful push for Brooke and Lucas. So dinner for Caleb and Brooke. Lucas goes to see Lana...(oh yeah she'll still be around a minute)...and someone else pops their head into town...who is it? Guesses? Stay tuned!