Ok so I decided to start a new fanfiction, because that's what I do when I hit a writer's block with one of my stories. I'm trying out a One Tree Hill fanfic (obviously) but I don't know the characters as well as I do the Gilmore Girls. So this story might have a few errors in the timeline or I might not be able to write them as well. (Personally I don't think I could ever do Chad MM justice, he deserves to be seen). But if anyone has some constructive criticism about a character feel free to leave it in a review. So now on with the story. I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 1- Love, the Good and the Bad

You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The White Company

"Ugh!" Haley beat her head against the table.

"Rough morning?" Nathan greeted as he entered their kitchen.

"I have to write a paper on The Fountainhead. Do you have any idea how hard it is to write a paper on a book that makes no sense to you?"

"You're talking to the master of writing essays on things that he doesn't understand." Haley chuckled as Nathan moved towards her. "Now the key is to be vague, but not too vague for your thesis." Haley gave him a quizzical expression. "Here try this." Nathan grabbed the laptop and pulled it towards him. As his fingers moved across the keys, a small laugh escaped his lips.

"I'm glad a thesis is so amusing to you," Haley joked as she read what he was typing over his shoulder.

"No it's just that two years ago who would have thought that one day I'd be helping you with homework?"

"Well who would have thought we'd be married?" The typing stopped as Nathan turned to face Haley. Their faces were less than two inches apart.

"And who would have thought that wholesome little tutor girl was so great in bed?" Haley gave a shocked expression and smacked his arm playfully. Nathan grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. Their lips connected. Their kisses became increasingly passionate as their hands began to roam one another. "When is this paper due?" Nathan questioned in between kisses.

"Not till tomorrow," Haley breathed as she threw her arms around his neck. He picked her up and carried her to the bedroom.

"Tutor girl!" Brooke called to Haley as she caught up with her and Nathan outside of school. She looked from Haley to Nathan. "Oh my god you guys could at least be less obvious about it," Brooke said with a hint of disgust.

"Less obvious about what?" Haley asked as she pulled her bag further up on her shoulder.

"You two totally did it. And judging by your expressions it was within the last two hours." Nathan laughed as Haley shook her head. "Could you two at least keep your hands off each other until we get to my homeroom?" Brooke pulled their hands apart and stood between the two of them. The three fell into stride, the two on the outside a bit reluctantly.

"Doesn't Peyton usually walk with you to homeroom?" Nathan asked. Brooke heaved a disgusted sigh.

"We don't speak of the P word," Haley filled in. Nathan gave a typical ignorant guy look.

"Not since I came home from the summer to find her dating Lucas," Brooke growled.

"But I thought you and Lucas broke up,' Nathan stated, puzzled.

"Haley would you like to field this one?" Brooke asked. With a sigh, Haley took over the position of explainer.

"Brooke decided she wanted to try things with Luke again but she found some things that he had kept from when he was dating Peyton. And then she didn't want to date him anymore. But right before she left, he kissed her and she felt the sparks again. So then she decided that when she got back to Tree Hill, she would try things with him again, but…"

"But then I come back to find him dating that slut formerly known as my best friend," Brooke finished.

Nathan shook his head. "I'm so glad I'm married now. I don't have to worry about all that crap." Haley beamed at him.

"I don't know, being married seems to amplify relationship problems. Look at that whole Chris Keller thing," but Brooke was cut off by Haley.

"Brooke, isn't this your homeroom?"

"So it is." She moved from between the couple and grabbed a hand of each of theirs, joining them again. "Well it's been fun tutor couple." With a smile and a wave, she disappeared into the room. The two shook their heads at Brooke's retreating back and then turned to walk down the hall.

So how did you know about the whole Brooke, Luke, Peyton thing?" Nathan asked as he put an arm around his wife.

"Well Brooke's best friend became the enemy and since I'm the backup, I was privy to all the one am rants. Plus I am friends with Lucas and we do occasionally talk."

"He's my brother, I talk to him too. Sometimes even about the triangle." Being observant, Haley picked up on the pointed look Nathan shot her way.

"I know he loves her, he told me." Haley shook her head, remembering that conversation with her best friend.

"Yeah but which her was he talking about?" Nathan looked at Haley.

"I think we all know the answer to that." The two sighed. "I agree, I'm glad we're married.

"So there's less drama?"

"That and it's acceptable for me to do this." Haley pulled Nathan towards her and pressed her lips to his. "Plus it's more acceptable that we're having sex," Haley whispered. Nathan laughed as he took her hand and the two headed to their homeroom.

"What's up BIL?" Haley asked Lucas as she threw her bag down on the table in front of him.

In response, Lucas snapped at her. "I told you not to call me that ridiculous nickname." "Wow, someone's cranky." Haley gave him another look. "Ah girl problems," Haley read

into his sharp attitude. A rough nod from Lucas. "Well that's what happens when you date multiple girls at once, they tend to get angry. Especially when it's those two girls in particular."

This comment seemed to make Lucas defensive. "I am not dating two girls at once. Brooke and I weren't dating when she left."

"You kissed her. That means something to a girl. Granted this girl has a tendency to disprove that, but still. You're an exception to her 'conquer and abandon' concept of dating."

This information seemed to cheer Lucas up a bit. "Really?" he asked. Haley nodded. Lucas looked to Haley with puppy dog eyes. "What should I do Hales?"

"Oh no." Haley's hair shook as her head moved back and forth. "There's no way I'm getting involved in this little foray. I'm Switzerland."

"Please Hales, please." As Haley continued to shake her head, Lucas reached in and began to tickle her. "Please, please," he continued to plead.

"You better get your hands off my wife." Lucas stopped tickling Haley and the two of them looked up at Nathan.

"Oh come on man. I think of Haley like a sister. And you think…" Lucas pointed to Nathan. "…that I would…" his finger indicated himself and Haley. "That's just gross man." Nathan kissed Haley and sat down across from her. Just at that moment, a blonde with a surly expression walked over and sat down across from Lucas.

"Brooke still not talking to you either?" Peyton asked of Lucas who only shook his head in response. Then Peyton looked to Haley with an accusing look.

"Ok I talk to her, but that doesn't mean that I think she's right. I'm Switzerland. Tell her Luke." Lucas grumbled something that could be construed as an agreement.

"Look, Haley, I don't care. It's cool that the two of you are friends. Brooke needs, and I quote, 'at least one friend that won't stab her in the back over some boy.' Sorry Lucas."

"It's ok. I think it's cool that two hot chicks are fighting over me." Nathan raised his hand and Lucas high-fived him. In unison, the two's respective significant others slapped their arms.

"I'm just agreeing with him," Nathan said as he rubbed his arm.

"I don't know what Brooke's getting all up in arms about. You know, it's not like I really did anything to her. You two weren't dating were you?" Peyton asked Lucas who shook his head. "I mean I love Brooke to death, but she really needs to tone this little drama queen act of hers down a bit." At that moment Brooke walked by, shooting death glares at Peyton and Lucas. A smile appeared upon her face and she made a u-turn, plopping down next to Haley.

"Hey bestest buddy."

"Hi," Haley greeted a bit guarded.

"Brooke what are you doing?" Peyton asked.

"Just because my slutty, boyfriend stealing, ex best friend and my equally slutty ex boyfriend are sitting at this table, doesn't mean that I can't sit and chat with my favorite teenage married couple."

"Damn, I sure do get a lot of adjectives for someone who's 'out of your life'. I feel oh so special." Peyton faked enthusiasm.

"Look Peyton…" Brooke seemed to be revving up for a speech, but was cut off by Peyton.

"No you look, Brooke. You told me that you and Lucas were just friends. Nothing more. In fact when I specifically asked you if it bothered you that he still had some of my stuff, you said no. And then you left for the summer. The summer that my entire world seemed to come crashing down, and I had no best friend here to lean on. So Lucas helped me out. And you know what I realized, he's a really great guy." Lucas beamed at this. "That seems to be something you never really grasped what with your taking advantage of him and using him for sex. So okay, I am sorry. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about us. But you know what, you don't own him. He's free to date whoever the hell he wants to!" Brooke's lower lip began to tremble, but she tried to stay strong. Without a word, she stood up and hurried away. Quickly, Lucas stood up and took a step in Brooke's direction.

"Brooke!" Lucas called after her. Peyton shook her head and gave a disbelieving sigh before getting up and walking in the opposite direction of Brooke. "Peyton!" Lucas called, taking a step towards her direction. But neither girl turned around, both hurried away from the table as swiftly as they could. Giving up, Lucas sank back into his seat at the table.

"So still glad two girls are fighting over you?" Haley teased in an attempt to ease the mood. After giving her an exasperated look, Lucas put his head down on his arms. Haley put her arms around him and hugged him.

"Still glad to be married?" Nathan mouthed to her.

"More than ever," she mouthed back.