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Background Info: This chapter is set at the masquerade party in season 3. I'm continuing with the whole exclusive/non-exclusive Brucas storyline also. Brooke and Nathan are friends, while Lucas and Nathan hate each other (like season 1). Brooke doesn't talk to Nathan when Lucas is around. Naley still happened, but they broke up in season 1 after Haley found out that he had been using her to piss of Lucas. This is a BRATHAN/BRUCAS story.

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The usually dim lights of TRIC seemed brighter and the atmosphere more relaxed, as the adolescent part of Tree Hill began to fill the spacious club. The nerds, the stoners, the jocks, the loners, and the cheerleaders of Tree Hill High, all gathered in one place. Tonight was a night for all of them to escape their problems, to be a part of something bigger, together for just one night.

More teens continued to trickle in, dressed in extravagant costumes and talking in animated whispers among each other. Music thundered throughout the room, where already bodies were arranged together closely, dancing.

"Hey, stranger." Brooke Penelope Davis purred, wrapping her arms around Lucas Scott's neck. Her outfit consisted of a purposely short and form-fitting red spaghetti strap dress she had designed and made herself, which showed off her freshly tanned body. She wore a short red wig, with tiny devil horns peeking out through the top. "So, who are you supposed to be?"

"Some guy named Tommy Lee." Lucas answered glancing down at Brooke, who just laughed. "What I don't look like him?"

"No, but I think it's cute that you tried." Brooke whispered, as she glanced over her shoulder.

"Wait, I thought you liked this look on a guy."

"You fell for that? Luke, you are so gullible."

"You tricked me?"

"Maybe. Sorta. Kinda." Brooke bit her lip. "Yes."

Lucas laughed. "Are you purposely trying to ruin my game?"

"Tommy Lee?" A girl in a fake blond wig, and a tight cherry red halter dress disrupted their conversation. "I'm Pamela Anderson. Looks like it's your lucky night." She smiled at Lucas as her eyes traveled over his body, giving him the once over.

Brooke glared at her. "Hey Pamela, I think I saw Kid Rock over there."

" Right." She said mockingly, arching her thin eyebrow. "Well you know where to find me, if you need me." She winked at Lucas and walked off, brushing past Brooke.

"Yeah, at the local strip club." Brooke muttered, crossing her arms. Lucas grinned at her, shaking his head.

"What?"

"You're jealous."

"Of what? You and that plastic whore." Brooke rolled her eyes, "Please."

"Deny it all you want but I know you, Brooke Davis."

"Then you should know I'm not. Now excuse me Tommy, but I see an angel In need of some corruption." Brooke smiled at him, her hazel eyes sparkling. She waved at Peyton who smiled back, dressed in a black dress with combat boots, and a pair of black wings. Her hair was covered with a white wig, highlighted with black.

"Brooke?" Lucas whispered, grabbing her arm before she left. "Save me a dance?"

"I'll save you more than that." She said softly into his ear, flashing him an elusive smile.

"Brooke!" Peyton exclaimed, as Brooke walked over to her, "Wow, skanky devil. You didn't even have to dress up."

"Well that doesn't mean much coming from a self-centered whore like you. Even if you are in a semi- creepy slash trashy angel costume. "

"Okay, who is Lucas supposed to be?" Peyton laughed, as she looked over at him. "And who is that girl all over him?"

" Well, That should be me, instead of that wannabe Pamela Anderson bimbo." Brooke snapped, glaring at Lucas who gave her a helpless shrug. "Well, two can play at this game." Brooke kinked her eyebrow, her hands on her hips, as she watched the two dance.

"Have you seen Nathan?" Brooke asked Peyton.

"Well Brooke, it is a masquerade party. So, no, I haven't seen Nathan but, I'm guessing he might be around here somewhere. Maybe he's the little leprechaun over there."

"Okay missy blonde girl, go take your sarcastic little butt and find some hottie to busy yourself with. I know I am going to. And FYI Lucas is off limits."

"For me or her?"

"Sawyer, not now." Brooke growled, giving her a look. She turned quickly on her heel in search of the one person, who she knew could set Lucas off with just one dirty look or wrong word. Nathan Scott. She pulled her phone out of an inside pocket she had sewn on her dress, scrolling through her contacts til it landed on his.

"Nathan?" Brooke hurriedly stepped into the mainly deserted hallway, trying to hear what he was saying.

"Brooke? What's up?"

"I need you to help me make Lucas insanely jealous." Brooke admitted, listening to Nathan's heavy breathing on the other side of the line. "He started practically grinding with this enormous slut who obviously, thinks sh-."

"Brooke?" Nathan's voice cut her off before she could finish her sentence.

"Yeah?"

"I'm right here." Brooke looked up, to see a tall figure dressed in a batman costume. He grinned at her, closing the phone in his hand.

"Okay right. So did you see them?" Brooke scoffed, "They should just make a porno while they're at it. I mean Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson?"

"Uh, Brooke you might want to check out your man." Nathan said, holding back laughter. He hated Lucas, with an uncontrollable passion. He hated that they shared the same last name, the same father, and the same love for the game. He hated that Brooke even showed him any degree of interest, but he had to admit he was enjoying this. Lucas was slowly digging himself a hole that would be nearly impossible to escape from.

"Oh. My. God." Brooke gasped, "He did not just kiss that skank. We have got to outslut them, Nate."

"We?"

"Um hello, I can't exactly do it myself. Well, actually I could but t-."

"I get the picture." Nathan clarified, crossing his arms. "So what's your plan?"

"We do what they're doing." Brooke grinned, "Except without looking painfully desperate." She added, glaring at the twosome still on the dance floor.

"Okay, Davis. I'm following your lead." Nathan replied, holding out his arm for Brooke to grab.


I got you crawling up a mountain
Hanging round my neck
I got you twisted round my finger
Crawling round my legs

The music in the room was a perfect mix of sexual repression and smut, blaring out of the speakers in all corners of the room. Couples were strewn all over the floor, their bodies packed tightly together.

Nathan grabbed Brooke's tiny hands in his large gloved ones, pulling her towards him. She didn't resist instead falling in sync with him, wrapping her arms around his neck. He locked eyes with her and she nodded slightly, and his lips met hers. Her whole body was warm with the sensation that went through her, as Nathan kissed her. He continued to kiss her, his whole body getting into the moment, moving along with the music, while moving her. She could feel everyone in the room's eyes on them, without even having to look up. Well, it was the head cheerleader and the masked, but still, captain of the Raven's basketball team hooking up. She knew it would cause a buzz among the gaping bystanders.

Nathan broke the kiss, a smirk pasted across his face, as he grabbed her hand, gently twirling her around, her eyes never leaving his. He drew her near again as their hands found each other, each moving in sequence with the music.

The emptiness
The craziness
Satisfy this hungriness

Darling
How would it feel?

Brooke lifted her arms up, as Nathan's hands smoothly trailed them, his fingertips grazing her naked skin. He spun her around easily so her back was to him, and his arms wrapped around her stomach. She tried to keep the smile off her face as his hands brushed against her legs, moving slowly back up. This had to be driving Lucas out of his traitorous little mind, she thought.

If we sleep together
Will you like me better
If we come together
We'll go down forever
If we sleep together
Will I like you better
If we come together
Prove it now or never

Brooke let her arms travel upwards wrapping around Nathan's neck, as his hands explored her body. He swiftly pulled her back, so she was facing him. Her hazel eyes shined as she danced in front of him, letting the music dictate how she moved. He smiled down at her watching her basking in all the attention. She looked damn good, and he was pretty sure she knew it.

Make me a pretty person
Make me feel like I belong
Make me hard and make me happy
Make me beautiful

The emptiness
The craziness
Satisfy this hungriness

Darling
How would it feel?

He moved in closer to Brooke and she gave him a sly grin, while she put her arm on his shoulder, his arms wrapping around her waist, both of them dancing together. Their faces moved toward each other, as Nathan drew her closer, Brooke's hands softly brushing against the exposed skin on his face.

If we sleep together
Nothing satisfies me baby
If we sleep together
I'll wear something pretty baby
If we sleep together
Give me what I crave now baby
If we sleep together
Save the rest for later baby
If we sleep together
You will drive me crazy baby
If we sleep together
I save it all for you my baby
If we sleep together
If we sleep together.

"Brooke!" Lucas shouted, interrupting her dance with Nathan. Brooke didn't turn around instead, looked at Nathan and grinned. She knew he'd cave sooner or later, Lucas didn't have the will power to resist her for very long.

She waited. She knew he would. And he did. Lucas grabbed her arm, not forcefully, just enough to let her know he was there. His eyes burned through her, making her want to just give in and ditch the whole non-exclusive plan, right then and there. But the thought of Lucas kissing and groping on that slut, brought her back to reality.

"Do you need something, Lucas?" She asked, "Because Pamela over there looks upset that you're talking to me."

"We're non-exclusive remember, Brooke?" Lucas remarked, looking between Brooke and Nathan.

"So, why are you here then?" Brooke asked, raising her eyebrow slightly. She watched his face, waiting for something to cross his face. But he was like a closed book, a thin smile on his face.

He ignored her question, despite the fact that the answer was what kept him up each night. "So who is this?" Lucas asked her, motioning towards a masked Nathan.

Nathan took of his mask, a smug smile on his face. "It's me, big brother."

"Unbelievable." Lucas threw his arms up in the air, in disgust. "Brooke let's go."

"We are not exclusive Luke, as you so charmingly pointed out." Brooke sneered, "And being non-exclusive means I am single, and free to do what or whoever I want." The moment the last word slipped out of her mouth, she wanted to take it back. But, the funny thing about words was you couldn't take them back, no matter how much you wished you could.

"The girl's got a point." Nathan smirked, meeting Lucas's gaze. He knew he had pissed Lucas off royally and, he had to admit it was extremely satisfying. The look of frustration and jealousy on Lucas's face was priceless. "She can do whoever she wants."

Before anyone could react, Lucas swung at Nathan, the impact making a sickening thud. Nathan stumbled backward slightly, bumping against a couple dancing. He looked up at Lucas and smiled before charging at him with full force, hoping to get in a good hit.

"Nathan, Lucas! Stop!" Brooke yelled, while everyone in the club gathered around, staring as the two brothers continued to brawl.

"Brooke, what is going on?" Karen Roe, Lucas's mother ran up beside her, a worried expression on her face. "Is that..Lucas?" Her voice dropped, as she recognized her son, who was struggling to get out from under Nathan's built form. Brooke nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. This whole thing had been orchestrated by her, and now Lucas and Nathan were taking it out on each other.

"Police!" Karen shrieked, taking out the fake gun that had been attached to her police duty belt. "Hands up, and step away from each other!" She bellowed, pointing the gun aimlessly.

Nathan and Lucas broke apart, each sporting noticeable bruises and cuts on their faces. "Mom, it's okay." Lucas grimaced, holding the side of his face.

"Not it's not. You are so grounded, not but's, and's, or if's about it." She replied, "But first let's get you some ice." She frowned, looking at his face.

"Okay, show's over people!" Karen shouted, trying to get the crowd to clear. "Come on!" She moved her way throughout the crowd, waving her fake taser around.

"You know you actually made me reconsider my whole no-medalheads-in-bed rule." Brooke said gently, walking up beside Lucas. "Here, let me look." She said, trying to grab his hand away from his face.

"I think you've done enough damage for one night, okay Brooke?" Lucas snapped, pushing her hand away. "You want to do whoever you want, so go ahead. You have my permission." Lucas looked at her, trying not to let on how the look in her eyes was affecting him. He was just so sick of her mind games, her constant manipulating, that at that moment he couldn't deal with her. She knew what she was doing when she was with Nathan, and knowing that ate at him.

"What are you trying to say?"

"You can get a ride home with Nathan." Lucas replied, stepping away from her, shaking his head. She watched him leave, moving around the various bodies, until he was lost in the crowd.

"Brooke?" She quickly turned around, to face the other causality of the fight she had caused. "Are you okay?"

"You just got sucker punched by Lucas and you're asking me, if I'm okay?"

"He hits like a chick, anyways." Nathan shrugged, glancing down at Brooke.

"Nathan, oh my God, you're bleeding."

"It's not the first time, and it sure as hell won't be the last." Nathan reassured her, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "I mean, with a friend like you, who knows what kind of nutcases I'll have to fight off in the future."

"I'll keep that in mind."

"Come on Davis, let's get you home."

"Actually I was thinking, since you're parents are gone for the weekend, and my apartment is creepily empty. How about I just go home with you?"

"Do you really think that's a good idea, considering what just happened?"

"I hate sleeping alone, Nate. Please."

"Who knew it would be so easy to get you into bed?" Nathan smirked, as Brooke hit him lightly. "You know, you hit just like Lucas." He grinned, as they walked out of TRIC together.

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