A/N: I was all ready to update last week. Coming off that lovely episode of OTH where Felix left. May I just say him leaving made me so happy. Anyway I had this chapter all ready to type out but I just got busy with school and its been sitting in my computer room. I had the day off today and decided It's been too long so here it is.
Disclaimer: See chapter 1
Chapter 7: Partner in crime
Lucas lay in his bed starring at the ceiling. He hadn't slept much that night. He still couldn't believe that he had Brooke back. Thinking of her brought a smile to his face, she was his reason to get up every morning.
He quickly got dressed, well as quickly as a guy with his shoulder in a sling could, and made his way into the kitchen.
"Morning Luke, you have a visitor." Karen informed her son as he entered.
Lucas looked around confused other than his mother he was the only person in the kitchen.
"In the living room Broody." He heard Brooke's voice call out. He smiled and wandered off in the direction of the living room. When he got there he found Brooke reading one of his sports illustrated magazines.
"This is the most boring magazine I have ever read and I've read magazines that are meant for seniors." Brooke commented dropping the magazine on the table as she made her way over to Lucas.
"Good morning, if I had known you were here I would have gotten up sooner."
"Better late than never, now let's get to school." Brooke said heading for the door.
"What's the rush? You never want to be at school, and you never want to be early."
"But I want to see the look on Tutor Girl's face when she sees us together." Brooke whined.
"Fine let's go." Lucas complied.
They pulled into the parking lot and Brooke scanned the area for Peyton's car. She didn't want to run into her today. She parked the car and practically jumped out.
"Let's go." Brooke commanded
"I'm coming jeez."
Upon entering the school Brooke spotted Haley and Nathan talking by some lockers. She was so happy they hadn't spotted her because she wanted this to be a surprise.
"How should we do it?"
"Do what?" Lucas asked confused.
"Let them know we're back. I was thinking public make out session but we've so done that."
"Ooh I know we'll ignore each other until lunch and then when we all sit down together we can start making out." Brooke announced pleased with herself.
"So you made us get here early just so we could avoid each other until lunch?"
"Fine then Broody, what's your great idea?"
Lucas looked from Brooke to Nathan and Haley and then back to Brooke, a sly smile appeared on his face as he formulated his plan.
"Hey Hales." Lucas yelled gaining the attention of not only Haley but also Nathan and some nearby students. When he was satisfied that they were looking he pulled Brooke closer to him for a passionate kiss. Brooke pulled back smiling.
"Good plan."
"I thought so." He replied cockily.
"Did you see what I saw?" Haley asked Nathan.
"Brooke and Lucas making out, yeah, I think the whole school saw that." Came his reply.
"Very subtle guys." Haley commented to the approaching couple.
"We knew you'd like it."
"So is it safe to assume that kiss meant that you two are back together?" Haley questioned hopefully.
"Everything is back to normal, other than the fact that Peyton and I will never speak to each other again." Brooke commented.
"She didn't take it well?"
"Some harsh words were exchanged, there was a fight. I think its safe to say she didn't take it that well."
"But you two are good?"
"The best." Lucas replied planting a kiss on Brooke's cheek.
The bell rang signaling the beginning of the school day. Groans were heard throughout the halls.
"That's our cue. See you two later." Haley said grabbing Brooke's arm as they made their way down the hall.
Nathan and Lucas were left starring after their respective girlfriends; smiles permanently attached to their faces.
This is going to be a good day.
Brooke couldn't wait for class to be over. Sitting next to Peyton was really getting on her nerves. She kept looking at the clock hoping that soon it would be lunch and she could finally se Lucas again.
"Hey Brooke, got somewhere to be?" Haley whispered from her side.
"I want to get out of here and see Luke, plus sitting next to my ex-best friend isn't exactly my idea of fun." Brooke replied.
Haley looked passed Brooke to see Peyton. She had her head down and she was drawing. What else is new? Haley had no idea what happened between the two of them but it was obviously bad if they weren't even making eye contact.
"What happened between you two?"
"She came over to Lucas' because in her deranged mind she thought that he left me for her." Brooke replied in a whisper so Peyton couldn't overhear.
"Seriously?" Haley was shocked.
"Yeah, she comes in and tells me to leave because Lucas loves her now, and to top it all off she tried to kiss him while I was standing there."
"What did you do?"
"I pulled her off. There was a fight, Lucas had to break it up and force her to leave."
"I'm so sorry that all this happened Brooke." Haley felt bad for her. They weren't good friends but Brooke was a nice person and Haley knew it had to be hard for her to loose her best friend.
"Don't worry about it I've still got Luke."
Not for long. Peyton thought, She smiled for the first time today. Maybe being stuck next to Brooke can help me. That way I'll know everything that's going on between her and Lucas.
"I'm so hungry I don't think its ever going to be lunch." Nathan complained from his seat across from Lucas.
"Man this is like the fifth time you've said that."
"Well I'm hungry."
"Yeah I got that." Lucas replied.
"Fine we'll talk about something else. How are you and Brooke?"
"We're good, not exactly like we were but we're working on it. I'm just happy to have her back."
"So you took my advice then?"
"Yeah."
"So really you could say that the two of you are back together because of me." Nathan replied becoming excited with the prospect that he alone was responsible for their reconciliation.
"I wouldn't say that. For one thing if Haley hadn't gone to see Brooke we wouldn't have talked last night and therefore wouldn't have been back together today." Lucas answered.
"Whatever you need to tell yourself, but we both know that it was all me."
"Ok sure, you were the reason Brooke and I got back together." Lucas replied dryly.
"I knew it." Nathan laughed.
"Hey guys what's up? Did hell freeze over?"
Nathan looked confused and Lucas just laughed.
"You know, because you two are sitting here, together, talking, not fighting." Jake answered. Trying to clarify for Nathan.
"Oh right; just something we're trying out." Nathan answered.
"Mind if I sit down, and witness some of this bonding?"
"Not at all man." Lucas answered.
Jake took a seat beside Lucas and just watched while the newfound brother continued their friendly banter.
"Its weird watching you guys. A few weeks ago you were beating n each other and now you're like best friends."
"Well Lucas realized that he could never be as great as me so he settled for just being near me." Nathan replied smugly.
"You wish, you just want to get near me so you can steal all my moves."
"You mean the ones you stole form me?" Nathan countered.
"You wish you were that good."
"Okay stop your creeping me out." Jake said. Trying to catch his breath between laughs.
"What brought this on?"
"My breakup and makeup with Brooke." Lucas answered.
"Wait; when did you and Brooke broken up?"
"Yesterday."
"And you made up when?" Jake asked, confused.
"Last night."
"Okay, and Nathan fits in how?"
"I'm the reason they're back together." He answered with a smile as he puffed out his chest in pride.
"Not this again." Lucas complained.
Both Nate and Lucas laughed, leaving a confused Jake wondering what exactly was so funny.
The lunch bell finally rang and Brooke jumped out of her seat.
"C'mon Tutor Girl, lets go already." She said grabbing Haley's arm and pulling her down the hallway.
"Aww, look who found a new best friend." Nathan said jokingly to Brooke and Haley approaching forms.
"Hey Luke our girlfriends are new best friends isn't that sweet?"
"Hey Brooke our boyfriends are new best friends isn't that sweet?" She mocked, receiving a giggle form Brooke and a not so happy look form Nathan.
"Missed you boyfriend." Brooke said approaching Lucas.
"Missed you too." Lucas replied closing the distance between them.
"Okay its lunch, don't make me lose my appetite, you can kiss later." Nathan said, effectively killing the moment.
"Thanks man." Lucas added sarcastically.
"Don't worry Broody, I'll make it up to you later." Brooke replied with a wink.
Peyton was the last one to leave the classroom. She waited to make sure Brooke and Lucas would be out of the halls. The last thing she wanted to see was them making out.
"Should be safe now." Se said to herself.
She exited the room and looked towards Brooke's locker to be sure. She saw no one and continued walking. She was stopped abruptly when she ran into someone.
"I'm so sorry."
"No problem Peyton." The person replied
"Oh hey Jake I didn't realize it was you."
"Its okay I actually don't mind having beautiful girls bump into me." He replied with a smile.
She looked at Jake for a moment, thoughts stirring around in her brain. A smile formed on her lips; she had an idea.
"Jake I was wondering if I could ask you something?"
"Sure, anything." Jake responded. He would take whatever opportunity that was given to be around her.
"I realize that you and Lucas are friends and you're not going to like what I'm about to ask you, but it's really important to me."
"Whatever it is Peyton you can tell me."
"I want you to help me break up Lucas and Brooke."
"What!" Jake asked, shock evident on his face.
"I love Lucas and I know that he loves me but Brooke refuses to let go. I need your help to break them up so I can have Lucas."
Jake thought about it. If he said no he knew Peyton would find someone else to help or else just do it on her own. At least if he were helping her he would be able to warn Lucas about her plans. Plus if he agreed to help it meant they would be spending a lot of time together.
"Well?" Peyton asked anxiously.
"I'll do it. I will help you break up Brooke and Lucas."
"Thanks Jake you're the best." She kissed him on the cheek and walked off towards her car.
"I won't let you hurt them Peyton. I'll help you realize that you love me and you'll forget all about Lucas." Jake announced to himself.
He would win the heart of Peyton Sawyer even if it meant pretending to help her get Lucas.
This is going to be a good day.
A/N 2: It may seem strange that Jake would agree to help Peyton but for my purposes he said yes. Deal with it. Look forward to some crazy schemes courtesy of Peyton. Will she succeed in breaking up Brooke and Luca? I guess you'll just have to wait to find out.