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Lucas felt like he never spent most of his time on the road like he wished he did. Not worrying about anyone, always finding new adventures with each mile. Lucas glanced outside the window, feeling the breeze against his face. The trees were bright green and sun shining through the leaves. The sky was a bright blue and white, birds soaring across the sky. He felt a peace, nothing was racing through his mind. He wasn't worried about what would happen if Peyton came back or what his life will be like without Brooke. He wished that he could feel like this every day, loving the world around him instead of hating it.
"Thank you," Lucas said the first words that came to his mind. There was silence for a moment, from the old man wondering why. The old man looked at Lucas for a quick second, he had this smile on his face that the old man hasn't seen in a while. His face was relaxed and so was his body. He didn't talk for the five hours that they have been driving, mostly looking out the window and checking on Davis. Lucas seemed like a changed person when they left Tree Hill. The old man looked back at the road, having a slight smirk on his face. He wanted to help Lucas with everything that he could, Brooke would want him to do that. The old man wanted to be in Davis' life, and Lucas'.
"You're welcome," The old man said with a pause. Lucas finally looked over at the old man, he had the same smile on his face. They were at peace, there was nothing to worry about. Lucas looked back, checking on Davis but he was still asleep. He had been asleep for the whole car ride. "He's fine," The old man assured Lucas, noticing that Lucas checked every minute that he could.
"I know..." Lucas turned back around, looking out the window. "It's just that he's so quiet." Lucas chuckled a little. The old man understood.
"He likes the open road," The old man told him. Lucas could remember the time that Brooke and Lucas took a trip to see Haley. That was one of the moments he would remember for the rest of his life. They were just kids, going on the open road and talking about life together. He missed that, he missed Brooke. Lucas let the memories rush in, he let the memories burn his chest. He wanted to feel the pain of missing Brooke so that he could move on.
"Brooke and I went on this road trip, to new york, I think. I can't remember. My best friend Haley was doing this tour with Chris Keller and I didn't want to start to end the school year without her. So we went down there. I tell you, that was the best time of my life." Lucas told him. "I mean, we would talk about simple things. School, life...food...people. Everything was simple with Brooke, most of the time," Lucas corrected himself. The old man nodded, laughing a little.
"Brooke was simple but also tough." The old man said to him. Lucas was still curious to know how the old man knew Brooke and how close they were.
"Did you read the letter?" Lucas asked him, the old mans face tightened. He cleared his throat and tightened his grip on the wheel. By the look on the old man's face, Lucas knew the answer to that. "Are you afraid?" Lucas teased the old man. The old man laughed again.
"No, I'm just..." The old man didn't know why he didn't read the letter yet.
"You don't have to tell me. I don't tell you things sometimes." Lucas said to him. The old man nodded, not saying anything else about the letter.
"Lucas, maybe you should leave Tree Hill," The old man suggested. Lucas looked over at the old man, wondering where he was going with this. "I've never seen you like this. It might be best for you." The old man told him.
"Maybe but I don't think it's best for Davis. Tree Hill is his home, he should grow up there." Lucas tried to make an excuse for it. The old man only wanted Lucas to be the best and for the best for his son.
"I'm just saying Lucas, it's not a bad idea." the old man said to him.
"I should have moved a long time ago, maybe none of this would have happened to Brooke. Maybe Davis would still have his mother." Lucas looked back at Davis, making sure that he was okay.
"Maybe," The old man agreed with him. "But we will never know," The old man reminded him. Lucas nodded, knowing that there was nothing that could change anything.
"When it happened..." Lucas cleared his throat, he was opening little by little to the old man. "It felt like I was dreaming...that what was happening to me was just a bad dream, and I would wake up any moment." Lucas looked at the road ahead of them, seeing no cars on the long road. "What I would do to have Brooke here," Lucas shook his head, thinking about all the things that he would do for her. The old man didn't want Lucas to think about the negative things about what happened to Brooke.
"Brooke loved you, Lucas. You gave her a life that she always wanted...Lucas, you saved her," The old man looked at Lucas for a quick second. Lucas wondered what the old meant by him saving Brooke's life. "Brooke told me everything that has been happening to her since she was sixteen, all the times she had a broken heart, when she doubted herself, when she wasn't herself...You were there to pick her up again. You told her that she was worth it, you showed her how powerful and intelligent she is. Without you...I don't think Brooke wouldn't be Brooke. You saved her, Lucas Scott. Don't forget that." The old man told him. Lucas was silent, he didn't think about it that way. The old man was bringing things to light for him, showing him all the things that he had missed when Brooke was here.
Lucas thought time will change or that time will tell all. He wished that he could see into the future and know what mistakes that he will make. Every step that he took, he felt like he was going to take his last. He was only a senior in high school, he took his team to the championships and now he's having the time of his life with the girl he loved...Peyton. He looked at a picture of the both of them, Peyton had her arms wrapped around his shoulders as they both smiled at the camera. Lucas was so in love, not wanting Peyton away from him. He wished that he still felt that way, there was something different about him. There was a slight knock at his door, he looked over and his mother walked in. Karen could tell that something was wrong with her son when she saw the look on his face.
"What's going on kiddo?" Karen sat on the edge of Lucas' bed. Lucas huffed, sitting next to his mother. There was so much going on and he was watching it past him. He wanted it to be more, he wanted his life to have meaning. "Peyton's been calling, she says you've been distant lately." Karen shoved him a little, trying to get his attention. Lucas looked down at the photo, he knew that he didn't feel the same way.
"Have you ever fell out of love with someone?" Lucas asked her. Karen raised her eyebrow, she didn't know that it was going to this serious. She cleared her throat, trying to grab her thoughts.
"Yes, and his name was Dan." Karen chuckled a little, being honest. Lucas nodded, still not having a smile on his face. Karen could tell that there was more to this story. "You've been hanging out with Brooke a lot lately," Karen said to him, Lucas looked up and his eyes lit up. Karen hasn't seen that look in a long time, not even when he was with Peyton.
"I don't know what to do." Lucas shook his head. Karen wrapped her arm around Lucas, sheltering him. She thought about her past life and the mistakes that she made.
"Listen to me Lucas, life is too short. If you want something, go get it." Karen said to him. "I understand what you were going through. When I was in high school, Dan and I were the couple. The couple that everyone looked up too. It was a lot of pressure. And I didn't know how I felt, I just knew that my career would be better if Dan was by my side. I just thought we were meant to be together because everyone told us that we were and I missed out on something good." Karen held her head down.
"Keith," Lucas looked up at his mother, knowing who she was talking about.
"Yes, Keith. If I just had told him how I felt, forget about everyone else and focus on what I want. I probably would be with the love of my life." Karen shrugged her shoulders.
"Mom, I just...I don't know if Brooke feels the same." Lucas said to her.
"It doesn't matter, you tell her anyway...You can't keep your love for her bundled up. Don't spend years thinking what if." Karen said to him. Lucas nodded, he quickly grabbed his jacket. He had this excitement, and a bright smile formed on his face. He turned around before he walked out the door.
"I love Brooke." Lucas said to her with a wide smile. Karen laughed, nodding. "thank you." Lucas said to her, quickly running out. He ran, he ran down the street and down the neighborhood. He had to tell Brooke how he felt. He walked up to the red door, he was so afraid that he made himself knock. Brooke quickly opened the door, she looked at the Lucas curiously. It was midnight and Lucas was wide awake.
"Lucas, it's midnight." Brooke started to say, walking out of the house and standing in front of him on the porch. Lucas nodded, swaying back and forth. "What's going on with you?" Brooke said curiously.
"You are perfect, you are special, you are everything and...you deserve more than what this world has given you." Lucas started to say to her. Brooke narrowed her eyebrows, she felt awkward and curious to what Lucas was talking about.
"Okay..." Brooke said to him.
"You are more than the girl next door, you are Brooke Davis. Talented, smart, caring, courageous Brooke Davis. Brooke Davis the one who designed hundred of clothes in a day. Brooke Davis who became class president. Brooke Davis who changed into a better person... the Brooke Davis..." Lucas took in a deep breath, afraid to finish his sentence. "The Brooke Davis that I love."
"Like...love me love me, like a friend love me or a love me like a girlfriend...love me." Brooke said curiously, it felt like her heart stopped. She was so afraid of what Lucas was going to say next.
"Like, I want you to be wife and have children, then grow old together -love you." Lucas said to her. Brooke was shocked, she didn't know what to say.
"Lucas, what about Peyton?" Brooke asked him.
"I don't know about that right now but we can figure that out together. But I do know, that I want to be with you for the rest of my life." Lucas explained to her. Brooke rolled her eyes.
"Lucas, were only eighteen. You don't know what you want for the rest of your life." Brooke crossed her arms.
"Yes I do and it's you. I want to argue with you, I want to get mad at you, I want to think 'why did i do this' and then fall in love with you all over again. I want that with you, no one else." Lucas put his foot down.
"Lucas," Brooke tried to disagree.
"Brooke let me love you!" Lucas raised his voice. Brooke mouth immediately closed, he was serious. This wasn't a game or a dream, this was real. "We won't know unless we try," Lucas raised his shoulders. Lucas and Brooke heard a slight cough, they turned to their left and saw an old couple sitting on the porch.
"Lucas," Brooke brought Lucas' attention back, she was crying. "You broke my heart-"
"And I'm so sorry. You don't know how sorry I am, I beat myself up every time I see you because I always think to myself. Why did you screw that up? She's so perfect but if you want me to prove my love to you, i will." Lucas challenged her.
"Luke-" Brooke tried to grab his arms but he pulled away with a wide smile on his face.
"I love you Brooke Davis," Lucas smirked, backing away. "I love you Brooke Davis!" Lucas yelled at this top of his lungs. Brooke's eyes widened.
"Lucas," Brooke whispered, trying to calm him down.
"I'm in love with Brooke Davis!" Lucas yelled, spinning around. He opened his arms wide, spreading them out. "I love Brooke Davis!" Lucas yelled again, a few dogs started barking. Brooke looked over at the old couple staring at them with a smile on their face. "My name is Lucas Scott and I love-" Before Lucas could say another word, Brooke jumped into his arms and kissed him. She kissed him like she hasn't seen him in years, Lucas wrapped his arms around her body and held her close. They pulled away with Brooke still in his arms. "So, is that a yes...you'll give this a chance. 100%, no dating other people-" Lucas chuckled a little.
"Yes, we can do this." Brooke promised him.
"She said yes!" Lucas yelled, picking Brooke up and spinning her around.