Hi Guys! As some of the previous readers of this story know, I will be taking over Unfaithful from naley23lover101. It was a huge honour to be chosen and I hope you like my version as much as you liked the original.

I am sticking to basic story line but I am going to start at the beginning.

I own nothing. Even the original plotline of this story and the title belongs to naley23lover101.

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High School

"Hey boyfriend"

Nathan smiled as Brooke sat down in his lap.

"Hey gorgeous"

They were sitting in the cafeteria at their usual table.

Nathan was the captain of the Tree Hill Ravens Basketball team and Brooke was the Head cheerleader. They had hooked up once in freshman year and both of them had thought that was the end of it. But they had been inexplicably drawn to each other constantly. So back in sophomore year, Brooke had come up with the whole Friends with Benefits scheme. That had lasted a few months until they both realised they were only ever with each other. They had admitted their feelings and ever since they had been the 'IT' couple.

It was now their senior year and things had been going great for them. Unfortunately it was also time to pick colleges and that was a subject they had not talked about.

"So you ready to win tonight's game?" Brooke asked as she leaned down to give Nathan a lingering kiss.

"Mmmmmm…. Always am" Nathan murmured as he deepened the kiss.

"Some of us are trying to eat here you know"

Nathan and Brooke broke away to see Brooke's best friend mock glaring at them.

"Oh come on P. Sawyer, I'm just making sure Nate's psyched for the game. You wouldn't want to cheer for losers now would you?"

Peyton laughed. "Oh please, they're playing Pickerington tonight. They could win blindfolded"

"Hell YEAH" Tim, Nathan's best friend shouted.

Nathan laughed and pulled Brooke to him for another kiss.

"You know, I'm thinking, maybe you need a little more luck forr tonight" Brooke whispered

Nathan smirked, "I'm thinking, you're right"

Both of them got up and without a second glance at their friends they hurried out of the cafeteria and towards the janitor's closet.

Brooke giggled as Nathan pulled her inside and shut the door.

Students who were walking the hallways all noticed but did nothing more than smile to themselves. After all they were Nathan Scott and Brooke Davis.

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"Okay this is it" Brooke said.

"Yeah" Nathan said nervously.

They were sitting on his bed each of tem with two letters in their hands.

"So you wanna go first?" Brooke asked.

"Let's go together"

They both shared a quick kiss and then opened up their letters.

"Yes!" Nathan pumped his fist in the air. "I got in! Baby, this is so great. Full Basketball scholarship. That means no more asking Dad…" Nathan's voice trailed off as he took in Brooke's expression.

"What is it?"

Brooke silently handed him both letters.

"You got in! What's the problem?" Nathan asked.

"Yeah but I got no financial aid. You know how things are with my parents now Nate. I can't afford Duke. But read the other letter, UNC is offering me a partial scholarship."

Nathan handed her his letter from UNC.

"Then I'll go with you"

Brooke smiled at him sadly.

Earlier in the year when they had been considering colleges, they had realised they wanted to go to different places. So they had decided to apply to both their dream schools, Duke for Nathan and UCLA for Brooke. And then Brooke's parents had lost all their money and they had known she wouldn't be able to afford out of state tuition so they had both applied to UNC as a back up.

"You can't Nate. I know how much Duke means to you"

"Well you mean more" Nathan said.

"I know and I love you for that but I'd hate me if you gave up your dreams. I can't let you do that"

"So then what? You don't want us anymore?"

"No of course I do. You know I love you. I wish I didn't. It's because I love you that I'm telling you to go to Duke"

"What are we gonna do Brooke?"

"We'll figure it out Nate. I love you"

"I love you too"

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College

Haley walked into her dorm room apprehensively. She had wanted to stay with her best friend but that didn't work out so here she was stuck with a stranger.

"Hello?" she called out cautiously.

Haley could see that someone had been in the room. There were belongings scattered around and bags in a corner.

"Oh hello"

Haley whipped around to see the most beautiful man she had ever seen standing before her. He was smiling.

'Oh my God. Haley say something smart'

"Um, hey" Haley stuttered.

"I'm Nathan"

Haley reached out to shake the offered hand.

"Oh, Nice to met you. Haley"

Nathan looked at her quizzically

"I mean I'm Haley. I didn't call you Haley not that being called Haley would be a bad thing. I would know seeing as everyone calls me Haley but that is my name. Uh can you tell I'm nervous?" Haley forced a laugh

Nathan was just staring at her amused.

"Sorry, it's just first day jitters" Haley said.

"That's alright" Nathan said laughing. "I bet I'll feel the same on my first day"

Haley looked at him confused. "Aren't you starting today?"

"No, I'm just here to…"

At that moment Haley was practically attacked by a beautiful dark haired girl.

"Hey Roomie, I'm Brooke. I see you've met my boyfriend Nathan already. Its okay if you want to stare at him, everyone does. He is that gorgeous." Brooke laughed.

Haley looked at her in stunned silence and then turned to look at Nathan who was chuckling.

"Umm, Hi, I'm Haley"

Brooke gave Haley a hug and then held her at arm's length and looked her up and down.

"Not bad, all you need is a different haircut and some tighter clothes and you would look bitchin'. I think we're going to be great friends"

"Okay" Haley said.

"Hales, what the hell do you have in here?"

All three heads turned to the door where there was a tall blonde guy struggling with two large suitcases.

"Just basic necessities" Haley defended. "Just dump them wherever"

He put the suitcases down by the bed.

"This is Lucas. Luke, this is my roommate Brooke and her boyfriend Nathan"

Lucas smiled at Brooke and shook Nathan's hand.

"Nathan Scott? Tree Hill Ravens?" Lucas asked

"Guilty as charged. Do I know you?" Nathan said

"No but you should've. I'm Lucas Scott. I played for Charleston High."

"Oh the other Scott" Nathan said. "I was disappointed I didn't get to play you"

Tree Hill and Charleston High had gone head to head for the state championships. Unluckily for Charleston, their star player Lucas had been unable to play. He had injured his shoulder in a car accident. Nathan had taken his team on to win the title but a lot of people had said that was only because Lucas hadn't been able to play.

"Actually I am THE Scott" Lucas said smirking. "So you go here now?"

"Nah, I'm at Duke. You playing for Wolfpack?"

"That I am. I guess we just might get that match after all"

"Looking forward to it"

Haley looked between the two men. There was no apparent animosity between then and they were smiling but Haley could sense the tension. Brooke however was smiling cluelessly.

"We were just going to go have some dinner. You wanna join us?" Brooke asked.

Haley shook her head before Lucas could say anything.

"Actually I promised Luke I'd go over to his and help him unpack. Maybe check out his roommate" Haley winked at Lucas.

"It was nice meeting you" Nathan said to Haley.

"Yeah, same here" Haley replied.

"See you on the court man"

"For sure" Lucas replied.

"Bye Roomie, Roomie's friend"

"Bye Brooke" Haley and Lucas called out together.

They watched as Nathan slipped his arm around Brooke waist and she leaned her head on his shoulder. Then they turned to each other.

"Ready to go see if you're stuck with a psycho Goth serial killer?"

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I hope you all with stick with this version. It may be a little longer since I like to extend my stories but it'll get there.

Just so you know the last bit was at UNC. That's where Brooke, Haley, Lucas and as you will find out next chap, Peyton all go. Nathan is at Duke.