Everything up to now has happened. Haley DID loose the baby. Nathan and Haley are living apart. She wanted time and he's giving it. Brooke is trying with Peyton but she can't get the image of her and Lucas out of her head.

Brooke laid on her bed looking over some Trig notes she had borrowed from one of the other cheerleaders. "Mental note," she said aloud, "Don't take notes from cheerleaders."

"I could have told you that," Nathan said standing in her doorway.

"Nate, what are you doing here?" Brooke asked sitting up.

"Well I have no friends and no basketball. I hoped I could find someone here that would understand," Nathan said, "And since Rachel is gone..."

Brooke threw a pillow at him, "Jerk." She went over to him and hugged him, "Even though I think the whole Dante thing is straight up jerkness I still love you Nate."

Nathan hugged her back, "I was really hoping you'd say that." He groaned, "Great, now I'm hoping for love from Brooke Davis. How bad am I?"

Brooke hit him playfully, "Be careful looser. I might just kick you out. But seeing how I hate Peyton and YOUR brother. And Haley hates everyone. Who else do I have?"

Nathan smiled, "Thanks, I know I've been an ass to you but I wouldn't wish my jerk of a brother on you."

Brooke jumped up, "Let's go get some food. I haven't eaten since breakfast and you are always hungry."

Nathan smiled, "Sure and I'll even buy"

Brooke laughed, "Can't say no to that."

Brooke and Nathan left together. They decided that it was such a nice day they would walk. They walked into town. Everything was so peacefull. It was like nothing bad had ever happened. She led him to Karyn's but stopped outside the door.

"Somewhere else," Brooke said dragging him away.

Nathan looked in as she held his hand and led him away. He locked eyes with Lucas. If looks could kill he'd be dead. He couldn't understand why he'd just dismiss her. Granted she was a witch but she loved him. Anyone that had eyes could see the way Brooke looked at Lucas.

Brooke led him to a small cafe that from the looks of it was probaly out of Nathan's price range.

"Brooke, I can't afford this place," Nathan said looking around as they walked in.

"It's okay, it's on my daddy," Brooke said.

Brooke and Nathan walked up to the counter to order. She paid then sat in a dark corner booth silently. She thought she was better but seeing Lucas just made things come back. Yes she did say things weren't the same between them but Peyton? Peyton? Her best friend? She felt so alone.

Nathan leaned over and instintivly took her hand, "Brookie..it's going to be okay. I promise."