Hi everyone, i just want to say that I don't own anything. I only use the characters from the tv shows One tree hill and Gilmore girls for fun.
I'm sorry if that's not perfect but I'm French and it's been a long time since I've had any English lessons, and I don't have a betareader.
I hope I didn't do a too bad job translate this story in English. Let me know what you think.
Summary: Just a story between Brooke and Jess. They never have been really lucky when it came to love. Will they give love a new chance?
Chapter 1: There she goes
New York
Walking in New York's street, Brooke Davis was searching for the perfect gift. Even if shopping was one of her favourites occupations, but when it comes to finding a gift for her godson Jamie Scott that could turn in a nightmare. What can you possibly offer to a 4 years old little boy, who has everything he could ever want. That's help to have a daddy who is a basketball superstar and a mom who is an English teacher, and former singer. She saw a bookshop, why not take a look…
The shop was really nice. After going in, all you wanted to do was take a seat in one of the cough with a good book. "Tutor mom would love it", she says for herself.
"No Lorelei, I don't think a pony is the most appropriate present… Where do you want me to put it…? We're going to be short of space in the apartment don't you think?" Brooke saw the sales man; apparently he too had some problems with Christmas presents
"No I told you nothing living…" That sentence made her chuckle.
"Because she inherits her grandmother skills in that area…"
Judging it'd be better not to interrupt this conversation asking for help, she decided to take a look at the kid's section. Maybe something'll catch her eye.
Discouraged, Brooke let out a sigh. Who would have tough there will be so much choice? Particularly for someone who never read a lot before a boy dare her. Then she kind of enjoyed it. But that she will never tell anyone.
"Can I help you?" Ask a little voice.
Brooke looked down; the owner of the voice was the cutest little girl she'd ever seen. Brown locks and blue eyes make the girl looks like an angel. In opposition to her outfit. She was wearing a jean, basket and most of all a Clash shirt. They do it in kid's size, Brooke ask herself amazed by the fashion taste of the kid. That's not everyday you meet a little girl with a shirt about a punk-rock band from the 70's-80's.
"Do you work here" Asked Brooke amused.
"No, but daddy does"
"In fact, maybe you can help me. I'm searching a gift for my godson, Jamie. He's 4 years old. But I have to confess, with all this choice I don't know where to start."
"I'm 4 too. If you want this one is one of my favourite." She gave Brooke a copy of Charlie and the chocolate factory from Roald Dahl. "Daddy reads a chapter to me every night. That talks about candy and chocolate. And with granny we watch the movie. There are 2 different." She said with an expert tone.
"Indeed, that seems to be a right choice. I can offer him the movie as well…"
"And Roald Dahl is an author always appreciated."
"Are you sure you're 4?" Asked Brooke surprised.
"Yes. Why?"
"Because you're talking like an adult?"
"It's because I'm repeating what daddy says."
Brooke Laughed. This little girl was definitely unique.
"And you really helped me! I should make you my book shop assistant!"
"I like your dress" She said suddenly.
"Thank you I made it."
"Really"
"Yes that's my job"
"You look like a princess, are you a princess? Do you make your dress with curtains?"
"Excuse me?"
"In the movie that my godmother gave me, there is a princess and she makes her dress with the curtains. At first the man is angry but after they fell in love." Rose was amazed; she might have met a real princess. She'll have to tell granny.
"Every girl is a princess. With or without a crown. And no, I don't make my dress with curtains, I would be too afraid of being punished!" Said Brooke, trying to look serious.
From the cash register, the librarian was watching the scene, amused. Rose had the gift to ask the funniest questions. That she inherit it from her grand-mother Lorelei.
"You mean, I'm a princess too?" She asked surprise.
"Of course that you are a princess. Nobody ever read to you the little princess?" If Brooke ever read a book being young, it'll be that one.
"I don't think so"
"You know what? As you really helped me today, I'm gonna offer you the book to thank you. Your mother could read it to you before bed time."
"She's gone" said the little girl
"Oh" Brooke didn't know what to say.
"But daddy will do it!" Said the little girl, breaking the awkward moment.
"That a super daddy you have!"
"He's the best in the world!"
"In case you wants to talk princess to princess, I'll let you my number" aid Brooke writing her cell phone number in the book. "By the way, my name is Brooke, and you princess?"
"Rose"
"That's a pretty name, for a pretty princess. It was nice to meet you Rose but I gotta go back to work. I'm already late. Are you coming with me to the cash register?"
"OK!"
"Did you find what you needed?" Asked Jess intrigued by the woman. Rose was pretty shy with strangers he'd never see her like this. She spent nearly an hour speaking with this customer.
"In fact I did. Your employs are, a little young but really efficient."
"I know, that's a part of the plan, they are so cute that you can say no to them"
"Indeed that really clever. And it works!" She said giving him the 2 books she'd choose.
"Oh, you have it!" said Brooke when she saw a book nearby. "I read it a long time ago but I'd lost my copy before I could even lend it to a friend. I couldn't find it in any other bookshop. I'm gonna take 2 of this one. I'm sure, Haley will love it!"
Jess frowned when she handed him 2 copies of "The Subsect", his first novel.
"Are you sure, because it's not that good…"
"I'll let you know that I really like this author. I red his other books but it's the first I ever red of him so this is kind of sentimental. And let me give you an advice. You should let Rose do the sales. She's a lot more successful. Criticize the customer's tastes will not help you sale anything…"
Jess was flattered and uncomfortable at the same time. She obviously didn't know he was the one who wrote this book. To ear his work being praised like this by someone he didn't know, and moreover by this stunning woman, wasn't letting him indifferent.
"You're right, my daughter as a gift in this area." He preferred changing the subject.
"Are you sure she's your daughter?" Asked Brooke, seeming surprised.
"Of course. Why?" Asked jess, laughing.
"For nothing, she just seems so cute and intelligent…" she said amused.
"What do you want me to say…? I've got good genes."
"I can see that" answered Brooke, flirting.
"And here it's for you princess" She said to Rose, handing her the book.
"Thanks Brooke" said Rose, throwing her arms around Brooke.
"No, thank you!" She kissed the little girl on the forehead. "And don't forget, I'm always here for a princess talk" whispered Brooke.
As for Jess he was observing the scene before him. He couldn't believe it. He never saw Rose acting like this with someone she barely knew. This Brooke was definitely someone apart.
"That wasn't necessary to by her something." Began Jess
"What about her commission?" Brooke said. "I really have to go. Bye princess! Super dad!" And then she was gone.
Exiting the bookshop, Brooke had a smile on her face. That shop was really interesting… And this little girl out of the ordinary and her sexy father didn't have anything to do with that. Yea, that's right… Who was she trying to fool?
Okay, let me know what you think. If someone is interested in being my beta just say it, it'll really help me. And if you think that's crap you can say it to but don't be to harsh, I just do this for fun!