Ok so this is gonna be a Nathan/Brooke story, with bits of Lucas/Brooke and Nate/H/P. Just so it's clear I am very ANTI-NH but i know how much they are loved so I wouldn't ruin the story with lots of killing them. Anyways this takes place after Haley leaves Nathan to go on tour, Brooke and Lucas are close friends, Peyton and Brooke are Best friends, and Nathan feels all alone, even though Lucas is trying to help him. Jake is in jail. Deb is in rehab and Dan is an ass.

I own nothing, except a MASSIVE BN/BL obsession and crushes on Nathan Scott.

Enjoy xoxoTerri.

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I can feel you breaking and deep inside it breaks me too...

Tree Hill High,

Sure this is just where Nathan Scott wants to be right now. Not. After Haley left two days ago he is finding it hard to even get out of bed on a morning, let alone make his way to school. He would rather be at home, drowning his sorrows and ignoring the lonely world outside.

But a certain older brother left him a worried voicemail telling him the principal wanted to see him urgently. So here he is, standing outside the principal's office, waiting to be called inside. To say he looked a mess would be a understatement. His clothes hanging extremely loosely from his body, his hair ruffled and not as spiked as it usually would be.

"Mr Scott, How nice of you to finally make an appearance." he heard from the office door, his sighed following the principle into the office. As he sat clumsily on a chair the principal continued his talking "Mr Scott we are very concerned about your current absences. And when you do show up to school, your appearance is beyond unacceptable to represent the school" He paused expecting some sort of response from Nathan. He simply shrugged and started to leave the room.

"Nathan Scott! Don't take another step towards that door" Nathan chuckled muttering a simple 'Whatever' before leaving. He made his way to the parking lot, with his head down as he moved through the crowds, whispering and giggling behind him. He sighed a sigh of relief as he pushed through the entrance doors and made his way to his car. He stopped when he heard a familiar brunette calling his name from behind him.

"Nathan! Nate wait up!!" Brooke shouted as she jogged towards him, he turned to face her "Where are you going?" she asked looking up at him, her eyes searching his for an explanation as to why he was leaving school half way through the day. All she saw in his eyes was sadness.

"Home" He simply muttered turning back towards his car, she reached for his arm turning him back to face her.

'Hey...It's going to be ok." She whispers knowing he is being the way he is because of missing Haley. She is pissed at Haley, how could she just leave like that? its completely selfish. He smirks shrugging off her hand.

"It's not going to be ok, she's gone Brooke. Haley is gone!' He lets out matching her whisper "What am i gonna do?" he asks his lost eyes burning into hers for an answer.

She sighs running her hand through her hair before pulling him towards her, hugging him tightly as he muffles sobs into her shoulder. "You will get through this, i promise. We are all here for you" She says slowly, her fingers running over the top of his head. She hears footsteps behind them and she still doesn't move, she isn't sure Nathan has stopped crying and doesn't want anyone to see him cry. See him break.

"Nathan..." Lucas's words silence Nathan and he pulls back from Brooke looking over her shoulder at Lucas "Nathan..She will be back." he sighs as Brooke stands by Nathan and takes his hand comfortingly before giving it a squeeze and looking at him..

"I have to go, I've got a test." she mumbles before heading towards school, she touches Lucas's arm along the way, in the way of encouragement to talk to Nathan. Then she is gone.

Nathan watches her retreating frame, still shocked that it was Brooke of all people that he broke down in front of. He turns his attention to Lucas and shoves his hands into his pockets "I have to go home" he mutters dryly before getting into his car. Lucas watches him leave sadly and heads back to school. Dammit this is gonna be hard to fix.

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END OF CHAPTER 1.

Next chapter - - - - - - - - - - - Another Tree Hill party, More NB/BL :D

I know it seems weird right now lol, please like it and please let me know if you do.xoxo Terri.