A/N: Hello there! This idea popped into my head and I think that it'll make a great short story (3 or 4 parts…maybe more). So some background: this takes place after the shower scene in episode 5x10; you know the one I'm talking about, Haley walks in on Nathan and Carrie in the shower and freaks. Well the freaking out on Haley's part is the same but Nathan actually wanted Carrie in the shower (I know scandalous). Oh and Peyton and Lucas are together, in my version there never was a Lindsey and it took some time but they got back to normal after some talking. Anyway, this story takes place about three months after this episode.
Chapter 1: I'm Broken Fix Me
"I can't believe the divorce is final," Haley sighed as she took her place on the couch never letting the divorce papers leave her hands. She glanced at her left hand daring herself to not cry at the tan line that was the ghost of her past. For as long as she could remember her simple gold band lived on her hand never leaving it and now that it was gone, she felt empty without it. Her marriage to Nathan Scott had defined her for six years and she had almost forgotten who she was. Sure she was a teacher at Tree Hill High and a mother but what else did she have? She gave up music for him so he could pursue basketball and now that he was gone she was scared of the reality of living a life without him. The past three months she had seen him when he would come to pick up Jamie but now that he was the newest member to the Charlotte Bobcats his appearances would be few and far in between leaving her to find who she was, to find Haley James…again.
"Isn't this a good thing?" Brooke asked not failing to notice the glance Haley took at her bare ring finger. It pained her to see Haley hurting but honestly she was glad that this divorce was over, Haley deserved better and now that Nathan was permanently out of the picture she would be able to be happy, truly happy.
"I thought it was," Haley sighed hating herself for feeling so defeated and helpless, he cheated on her for crying out loud and all she could think about was how lost she was without him. "But for so long I've been Mrs. Scott and I'm not sure how to be anyone else."
"There will be none of that," Brooke hollered while grabbing the divorce papers from Haley's trembling hands, a result of Brooke's outburst. She took the papers and threw them on the ground trying to prove her point to her distraught friend. "You are so much more than Mrs. Scott you're Haley James mother, teacher, singer, friend, sister, goofball…need I go on?"
"No," Haley laughed loving Brooke for putting up with her. Lately it seemed that Brooke was always picking her up out of her rut. She would always be bright eyed and bushy tailed when it seemed that nothing good could come out of the situation and Haley admired Brooke for this every day. It was this attitude that kept Haley from losing it during this divorce; Brooke was her rock and she was never more grateful for her. "I guess it's just gonna take some time to get used to being Haley James again."
"And I have the utmost confidence in you," Brooke smiled pulling Haley in for a reassuring hug. "What do you say we do a girl's night tonight? Junk food, movies, pajamas sounds like the perfect cure for a broken heart. It'll be like we're in high school again."
"Sounds like a plan Tigger," Haley smiled loving the prospect of a much needed girl's night. Jamie was with Lucas and Peyton tonight and to be honest she was scared of spending the night alone, well that was before Brooke came over.
"Goodie," Brooke cheered while clapping her hands together. "I will go get the movies and sustenance and all you have to do is worry about setting up some comfy seats for us to enjoy this night."
"Ok," Haley laughed as Brooke jumped up from the couch. "I'll just run to the store quickly and I'll be back before you even realize I'm gone." She skipped to the door with thoughts of what good this girl's night will do for Haley, she'll get back to the Haley James we know and love.
Without knocking Brooke entered the once Scott now James household. She had to give Nathan some credit; he wasn't a complete ass when splitting up the assets came around. Haley kept the house and the car and received child support for Jamie. It didn't make sense for Nathan to take the house when he was moving to Charlotte plus he didn't have the heart to force Haley and Jamie to find a new home especially after everything they had been through. He still cared for them but his love for Haley had faded and he needed to get out, that didn't give him the right to cheat on her but he was happy that things were over. They had agreed on shared custody of Jamie which meant that Nathan would see Jamie when he was home with the Bobcats and share every other week during the off season.
"There better be a cloud of pillows and blankets in front of the…" she trailed off when she saw Haley curled up in a ball on the couch. She was clutching her knees to her chest and holding on to them for dear life. "Haley what's wrong?" Brooke ran to the couch dropping the bags not caring that the food was rolling around the floor.
"I was just thinking…" she stopped to try and regain her breath after crying for the entirety of Brooke's absence. "…about everything that I've put Nathan through, it's no wonder he left me. I left to go on tour months after we got married, when he gets his dream of Duke I tell him I'm pregnant taking his glory away from him, he lost Duke because we couldn't afford anything so he had to go to Daunte, and he got in that bar fight because he was defending MY honor. He deserves so much better," Haley chocked out as the sobs began to overtake her body once again.
"No," Brooke said sternly not liking Haley's train of thought. How can she be thinking about this? Nathan has put her through so much more. She wrapped Haley in her arms and just rocked hoping this motion would calm her. When her sobs began to lessen Brooke smoothed Haley's hair knowing how much this comforted the small brunette. "I won't let you believe any of that. You are an amazing person Haley James and Nathan is an idiot for letting you go."
"Really?" Haley asked the desperation in her voice breaking Brooke's heart as she looked into her tear filled eyes.
"Really," Brooke affirmed while wiping the tears from Haley's cheeks. Brooke repositioned herself so she was sitting across from Haley on the coffee table. She grabbed her hands before she began her speech all the while smoothing her thumbs over Haley's knuckles. "From the moment I first saw you I knew you were something special. It never ceased to amaze me at how carefree you were, you never let anyone give you shit but when they did you gave it right back. I remember the first night that I really got to hang out with you, well from what I can remember, it was pretty amazing. You took care of me despite that fact that we had never really spoken to each other. That's just one of the many times that your loving and caring personality has shone through. You gave Nathan a chance when he didn't deserve one and you turned him into someone that I am proud to call my friend, well not recently," Brooke paused needing to take a breath. She didn't know where any of this was coming from but it seemed to be cheering Haley up, at least she's not crying anymore. "Jamie has to be the one of the most amazing little boys out there and I know that it's all because of you. You taught him how to love someone unconditionally, respect everyone, cherish every moment he's given but most importantly you taught him how love can cure anything and it's that lesson that has turned him into the person he is." She leaned in with every intention of kissing Haley's cheek but something about her lips was pulling her towards them. She left a chaste kiss on Haley's luscious lips not really wanting to pull away but knowing that it was necessary, WOW her lips are soft! "Nathan is an idiot for letting you go; you are smart, loving, caring and sexy as hell." Where did that come from? Without really thinking about it she leaned in again and kissed Haley's lips only this time she allowed hers to mingle with Haley's longer. When she finally pulled back the realization of her actions seemed to hit. I just kissed Haley James…and I really liked it. Great! I'm just like that freaking song...ain't no big deal just innocent…right?
Before Brooke could analyze her actions further she felt Haley's lips on her and she couldn't restrain the moan as she relished in the softness of Haley's lips. This kiss was innocent, their lips never parted as they continued to move with each other, both girls just taking in this new sensation. Neither girl had ever experienced something so innocent yet so passionate at the same time, it was different but a good different. Brooke could feel herself getting lost in the kiss never wanting it to end, how can I make this last longer? AH-HA! She skillfully lifted herself from the coffee table, without breaking the kiss, and straddled Haley's lap pushing the smaller girl so she was leaning against that back of the couch.
Haley sensed the change in the mood and knew in that instant that she wanted more for this kiss. So, making the first move, Haley nibbled on Brooke's lower lip asking for permission to enter which, to her delight, Brooke granted immediately. She waited to seek out Brooke's tongue not sure if she was moving things too fast but when they finally did find each other it was pure bliss. Their tongues massaged each other slowly enjoying the moment, relishing in the now and not forcing the future like all the make out sessions that Haley had experienced with Nathan. Sure she loved the sex but sometimes she just wanted a good make out session with her husband and that was it but no matter how hard she wished that Nathan would read the signs he never would. But Brooke, she knew that all that was to come of the night was making out and it seemed that both girls were content with that. Haley lied back, pulling Brooke with her, and let the make out session continue until the wee hours of the morning. The consequences of the night could wait until the morning, tonight was about fixing what was broken.
So…what'd ya think? I'm proud of it and I hope that all my Baley fans out there won't be disappointed by this. Like I said in the A/N before the story this is planned to consist of 3 or 4 parts but that might change, it all depends on where this leads me and if anyone likes it. That's where you come in. Please click on that little rectangle below and leave your thoughts.
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