The Other James ~~ One Tree Hill FanFiction

Part 20

A/N: I am so sorry I was unable to update... I worked late the other night so I didn't have time!!!

But, I am here now(:

S6E3

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"Where is everyone?" Jackson said, following me into the kitchen.

"Last night a basketball player, Quentin Fields, was shot and killed... So they all went to see his family. They're all coming back here later until the funeral." I sighed.

"Woah... what a tragedy." He said, "How has Brooke been doing?"

I shrugged, "I wouldn't know."

"What the hell do you mean you wouldn't know? You're her fiance!"

"Because she kicked me out, okay?" I snapped, throwing my hands in the air, "On top of that, she gave the ring back... I'm not her fiance anymore, man... I wasn't there to protect her..."

He sighed as he dragged a hand down his face, "Toby, you know that wasn't your fault... and she knows it too. Now, I gotta go but promise me you will go talk to her... at least try, alright? I'll talk to you later, pops probably needs me." He said, heading to the door.

"What do you mean? Is he okay?"

"Nothing to concern yourself with." He smiled, shutting the door behind him.

I sighed and headed back to the kitchen for a drink... today was going to be a rough one.

***

Everyone came over later, Brooke included. We kept making eye contact with one another... and we hadn't spoken since she made me leave the other night. She began speaking and sharing different information about assaults, rapes, etc.

"What's the point in being a good person when you just die in the end..." She said.

At that moment, Jamie entered the room and sent Brooke a sad and confused look.

"It really is a tragedy, I'm sorry..." Brooke said, "I'm sorry." She left the room, which Haley followed.

That's when Jamie approached me next, "Why are you so sad, Uncle Toby?" he asked,

I sighed, "Well, there's just been a lot of bad all at once... Hurts my heart, buddy, that's all." I said, giving him a half smile.

"Will you be okay?" he questioned, "Will you get better?"

"Once your Aunt Brooke heals... so will I." I said, looking up to see Brooke standing there.

"It's time to go..." Haley said.

***

We arrived at the funeral, and I stood between Haley and Brooke. Haley clenched onto my hand, and as the ceremony went on she ended by clenching my arm.

As people went to leave, Jamie stayed behind so I stayed too. He was holding a box as though there was something he wanted to do with it.

"Watcha got there, J-Luke?"

"It's for Q... it's his." He replied, placing the box on the ground and opened it.

"Can I help you?" I asked.

He nodded and together we put a red cape across the casket. I had to clench my jaw to prevent tears from streaming down my face as Jamie fell into my arms. I held him tight and heard a sniffle behind us. Brooke. Jamie reached out for her hand and he took it. I took her under my arm as well, holding them both.

"You guys have to help each other be okay..." Jamie sighed, "You have to."

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A/N:

Sorry that this was short!

I'll make up for it though, I promise!

till next time!

*kelsey*