Over My Head (My Heart Vs. My Soul)

Summary: A rewrite of One Tree Hill where Lucas chose Peyton in 1X09 with a slow building romance for Brucas. Brooke and Lucas have the same heart but he and Peyton have the same soul. Which matters more?

Disclaimer: I don't own one tree hill

I feel my heart ache, but I've forgotten what that feeling means."
― Chuck Palahniuk, Choke

Brooke was sitting on Lucas's porch, with her English book. She glanced at the clock on her phone for a third time. Lucas was supposed to meet her here at 4:00 but it was going on 5:30.

"He's probably just running late," Brooke muttered to herself, reading the study guide Lucas had made for her.

She shivered a little as a breeze brew by and she wished she had thought to bring her jacket.

"Come on, Lucas," she said, and the door behind her opened.

"Finally," Brooke said, smiling as she turned around, "I thought you forgot—"

She cut herself off when she found Keith staring at her.

"Brooke?" he said, confused, "What are you doing out here?"

"Oh…Hi…Mr. Scott," Brooke laughed nervously, standing up.

Ever since that day when Keith interrupted her and Lucas in his bedroom, she had felt a little weird around him.

"I was just waiting for Lucas," she said, picking up her book and her notes, "He was supposed to help me study for my test tomorrow,"

Keith gave her that squinty look that she was sure his nephew inherited from him.

"Lucas? He called a while ago and said he wouldn't be home until late." Keith said, and Brooke sighed, relieved.

He hadn't forgotten about her…he was just running late. Brooke was about to sit back on the porch, content to wait a little while longer when Keith continued.

"He and Peyton have a date,"

Brooke froze.

"What?" she said, and Keith frowned.

"He said he had plans with Peyton and that he wouldn't be home until a little after dinner," Keith explained and Brooke felt hurt.

"He didn't tell me," Brooke muttered, looking at her cellphone.

He had forgotten…

"Are you alright?" Keith asked, and Brooke nodded, forcing a smiling.

"I'm fine." She said, gathering up her stuff, "Thanks for telling me, Mr. Scott. I should probably head home then,"

Keith felt bad. He knew Brooke had feelings for her nephew and he was positive that his nephew returned those feelings…the only thing keeping them apart was Lucas's stubbornness with Peyton.

Peyton, who was Brooke's best friend and Lucas's girlfriend.

Keith shook his head; he did not miss the complications that came with dating in high school.

"Do you want to come inside for a few minutes?" he asked, and Brooke quickly shook her head.

"No, that's ok," Brooke replied and paused, "But can you do me a favor?"

Keith nodded.

"Sure thing Ms. Davis." He said, putting his hands in his pocket, and leaning against the doorjamb. "What can I do for you?"

Brooke hesitated, "Can you not tell Lucas that I came by?"

Keith nodded.

"Already forgotten," he said, making a zipping motion across his mouth.

Bella smiled and glanced down, "Thank you, Keith,"

She walked away and Keith watched her go.

Author's Note: Sorry I was gone so long. But I had a very good reason. I lost my one tree hill boxset which sucked, but I brought another one so...

I also had a baby! He's so cute and I just love him so much. I named him Jaylen and he looks just like me...if I was a boy. The problem is that I haven't really found a lot of time to write. But I'm working on it!.

Sorry this chapter wasn't that long. I just wanted to put something out there. The next chapter will be longer