Brooke and Lucas were spending a lot more time together. And it was killing Peyton not because she wanted Lucas but because what happened were both she and Lucas' Fault yet Brooke seemed to have forgiven Lucas but would not forgive her. Not only had Brooke been spending time with Lucas but she had gotten to know Haley more as well and had been hanging out with her as well. Lucas was almost as happy as he had been when he and Brooke were dating. This particular day though Lucas was at the doctors with his mom Brooke not wanting to sit alone decided to visit Haley.

"Hey tutorgirl whatcha up to?"

"Nothing really just straightening up, so what brings you by?"

"Oh well Lucas is at the doctors and I didn't want to sit around alone so I came over here"

"Oh I see you and Lucas have been spending a lot of time together"

"Yea we've been building a solid foundation for any possible future together"

"Are you saying it still might not happen?"

"I'm saying I'm still scared of committing to him I'm afraid he'll make that choice if he gets scared again"

"Brooke I don't want you to take my word for it but he won't"

"How do you know that he's done it before"

"Because right after that all went down with Peyton and Nikki, the only person he talked to me about was you, the one he always wanted to know about was you"

"And that makes you think I'm his hearts desire so to speak?"

"Not only does it make you that it also makes you his soul mate"

"I don't know Haley…"

"Brooke you don't have to trust me on this just let him prove it to you"

"That was my plan of action to begin with I just wanted your opinion thanks Haley"

"Anytime Brooke"

Lucas and Brooke had slowly begun to ease into a friendship that they both secretly hoped would lead to more.

Lucas was relaxing after his doctor's appointment. Sitting on his bed with a book his favorite pastime reading always seemed to calm him. Although every once in awhile his thoughts would wander to a certain brunette. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have her back in his life. He was jolted out of his thoughts by someone plopping down on his bed.

"Hey broody whatcha doin'?"

"Hey Brooke, just reading what have you been up to?"

"Oh nothing much I went and hung out with Haley"

"Haley huh? Well I'm glad you two are getting along so well"

"Yeah well I have you to thank"

"Me? Why?"

"Because I need a new friend I figured I'd steal yours"

"Well thanks for the warning"

"Anyway how did the doctor's appointment go?"

"Good he said I should be able to get back to my regular routine very soon"

"That's great because I have big plans for you"

Lucas raised his eyebrow "Oh yeah?"

"Yep and you'll love them"

"I'm sure I will cheery"

"Lucas I need to tell you something"

"Brooke what's going on?"

"I just want you to know I….forgive you"

Lucas was shocked that wasn't what he thought she wanted to say "Brooke are you sure, I mean really sure?"

"Lucas I've never been so sure about anything in my life, I'm just scared to death I'm going to lose you and I could never live without you"

"Brooke first of all now that you've said that and meant it we can hopefully move forward, and second you will never lose me cheery"

"How can you say that?"

"Because I love you to much to leave you, I'm not sure we're ready for that next step but I know now you will be soon"

"You sound so positive"

"Of course I am cheery I'll always have faith in you"