Brooke and Haley had been best friends since they were five. Now, eleven years later, their relationship was stronger than ever, or so they thought. When they started high school, Brook branched out and became "Miss Popularity," while Haley was quiet and shy. They talked a lot, but Brooke's friends wanted nothing to do with the less than popular Haley. So that made harder. Even so, if anyone was to say anything bad about Haley to her face or behind her back, Brooke would give them a punishing they would never forget. They were always there for each other. Their first kiss, first broken heart, and Brooke was there for Haley every year on the anniversary of her older brother Sam's death. He was only fifteen when he was hit by a car and killed. They helped each other through anything.

Brooke was standing at her locker when Haley walked over.

"Hey Tigger." Brooke's face glowed when she realized who the voice belonged to. She loved when she used her nickname.

"Hey Hales! What's up?"

"The usual. Hey, you wanna come over tonight?" Haley was hoping she didn't have to ask. She looks good today. No Haley, she's Brooke, your best friend.

"Of course! When have I ever turned down time to spend with my bestest friend in the world?"

"True. Great, I'll see you at five."

Later:

Brooke and Haley were sitting on the couch watching The Notebook.

God is she cute. No don't do this…not again.

Brooke then realized that Haley wasn't paying attention to the movie. She knew something was up because it was her all-time favorite movie.

"Hales, what's wrong? And don't say nothing."

"What? Oh-um..nothing." Brooke groaned.

"I know you're lying because you're not watching your favorite movie."

"I'm just not in a movie mood."

"Now I know something's up. Haley I know you better than anyone. You can tell me anything. Come on, talk to Brookie."

"You don't remember do you?"

"Remember what?"

"What today is?"

"Um…what's going on? Where's Ashton?"

"Brooke- Sam died five years ago today." With that said she ran upstairs, choking back sobs as she ran. She went into her bedroom and buried her face into her pillow. She missed Sam, but the fact that Brooke forgot almost hurt worse.

Brooke sat there, shocked at Haley's words. Had she really forgotten? As soon as realization hit, she ran up to Haley's room. She heard her gut-wrenching sobs and it broke her heart.

"Hales…?"

"Leave me alone- please?"

"Fine. I just want you to know that you will never know how sorry I am for forgetting and leaving you to hurt alone. I just got caught up in my problems. Hales…I'm sorry." Brooke finished with tears streaming down her face. She turned to leave.

"Brooke?"

"Yeah?"

"I just miss him so much," she sobbed. Brooke wanted to run over and hug Haley, but she thought she might still be mad. She decided to take the chance because Haley needed help. To her surprise, Haley fell into her arms. Haley was shaking so hard and sobbing uncontrollably. Brooke couldn't believe this was all coming from this small girl. She held Haley tightly, hoping to take some of her pain away. As she kissed Haley's forehead, electricity shot through both of them and sent shivers down their spines.

After Haley had calmed down, she asked the question she had been dying to ask. She pulled out of Brooke's embrace and looked up at her.

"Brooke, you said you forgot because you were caught up in your problems. What problems?"

"Oh- don't worry Haley. You have enough to deal with."

"Brooke you've never forgotten before so this must be a big deal."

Haley could see the tears welling up in Brooke's eyes. She was beyond concerned.

"Brooke?"

"Well, um…my parents are getting divorced." As soon as she finished the tears started.

"Oh Brooke. Come here baby."

They sat there for hours in each other's arms, crying.