"One Tree Hill" gave us a lot of things: Lucas Scott, Karen's Cafe, psycho Derek, and Naley. It also introduced us to Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis, arguably the most loved character on the show. Who's Brooke Davis without Peyton Sawyer? The show also gave us Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer. These two may just be the greatest pair of TV best friends ever (OK, they are competing against Cristina and Meredith for that title).
Peyton and Brooke are loyal, honest, sarcastic, and selfless, which are qualities every friendship should have. Often times they are one of the core relationships on the show (aside from Nathan and Haley of course).
Here are a few moments that make you want to emulate Peyton and Brooke's friendship:
1. Their nicknames for each other.
Friends always have nicknames for each other. Ironically, B Davis and P Sawyer flowed perfectly.
2. When Peyton relayed what Lucas said.
Peyton and Brooke were no where near being on speaking terms, but Peyton still did something she knew would make Brooke happy while breaking her own heart. That kind of selflessness is enviable.
3. Their 'couple' costumes.
Best friends have to do this at least once in their lives.
4. When Brooke went back for Peyton on prom night.
Nothing says true friendship like fighting psycho Derek together.
5. Their spontaneous adventures.
Adventures like stealing Mr. Davis' boat and skinny dipping.
6. Sawyer's middle name is Brooke.
Peyton paid tribute to her best friend in the ultimate way.
7. Being the other's shoulder to cry on.
Best friends can fix almost anything. Even if you're not the affectionate kind of friends this is still something you aspire to.
8. Brooke came back to Tree Hill for Peyton.
Another sign of true friendship is jeopardizing your multi-million dollar fashion line for your best friend's love life.
9. When Peyton changed Brooke's mirror after the attack.
Best friends always know what will make you feel better when you're at your worst.
10. The time Peyton threatened Julian for Brooke.
Every best friend has made this threat (or at least thought about making it) once in their lives.
11. Even when they're fighting. They're looking out for each other.
Even though they weren't on speaking terms, they asked Lucas and Haley to look out for the other one.
12. Peyton's video to an unborn Sawyer.
"My best friend –OK this one is so important; choose wisely, I got really lucky with mine. My best friend is funny, intelligent, creative, beautiful, and successful, and very kind. She’s also impulsive, frustrating, um complicated, childish, but I would not have her any other way. And the best part about Brooke Davis is that she always puts friends first. So if you are ever in any kind of trouble, you know who to call. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have watching over you." Here's the full quote because it was too long to fit in a gif, but too important not to share. They really appreciate each other; both the good and bad qualities.
There are so many more moments on the show when Peyton and Brooke depicted the meaning of true friendship, way too many to include in this article. These are only a few, but definitely a few of the most important times.
