Background info. It takes place the night of formal. Everything that happened that night happened. Nathan had a fight with Haley. And Mouth told Brooke about what really happened that night after Trick. And told Felix it was over between them.
Night of formal.
Nathan's POV
N-"I can't believe Haley would lie to me about where she was the night I was away with Lucas. When she told me she would be hanging out with Brooke. That was a complete lie. And I believed her. Then she shows up hours late for formal. I wanted to surprise her. When we won King and Queen by playing the song she recorded. But when I heard the other voice on the song. Everything came clear to me. And then having a bit fight. When she told me she was sorry I didn't get into that camp. I told her to look in a drawer at home. And she would see I got into that camp. But I didn't want to go because I wanted to be near her. And she called me selfish because she has something she was good at. And I didn't understand that. All I ever done was put her first. And this is how she repays me.
Down by the beach from Nathan. Brooke is sitting on the beach alone. Thinking of what a mess everything turned out to me.
B-"I can't believe how stupid I am to believing Felix. But I guess that is what I get for trusting someone again. I always have to fall for the wrong guy. I thought after the whole mess with Lucas I was done with all that drama. So I decided to do friends with benefits with Felix. It was much easier than having to get my heart broken again. And with Lucas with Anna now. I don't know what he sees in her. But he must see something. Because he seems to like her alot. Now I sit here all alone at formal. Thinking what a mess my life has become."
Nathan was walking down the beach when he saw someone sitting alone on the beach. He didn't know who it was as first. But as we walked closer he could see that it was Brooke. He walked to her. He could see that sad look on her face. So he moved closer to her.
N-"Is this beach taken?"
B-"Plenty to go around." Nathan sat down.
N-"I' m not going to ask if you are OK." Brooke just looked at him.
N-"Know any good jokes?"
B-"You are looking at one." Nathan looked at her. She looked back at him.
B-" Why do people lie. You know the bad guys only want to be in your bed. And the good guys want to get into your heart. And I'm the idiot that falls for it every time." Nathan looked at her.
N-"Brooke you are not an idiot. Not even close. You know who you are. Most people don't. And that is why they lie." Brooke looked at him.
N-"Come on let's go back to the beach house. It''s later a cold. And shouldn't be driving."
B-"What about Haley? Shouldn't you be getting home to her?""
N-"I don't want to talk about Haley now." Nathan stood up. And held out his hand. Brooke looked up at him for a moment. And hesitated for a moment. But then reached out and took his hand. Nathan helped her up. And they walked back to the beach house.
At the beach house. Nathan opened the door. Stepped aside to let Brooke threw. Brooke walked into the house and Nathan closed the door.
N-"You want anything?"
B-"Beer if you got one."
N-"i want one for myself.'
Nathan walked into the kitchen got two beers out of the fridge and walked back into the living room. And sat down on the couch next to Brooke.
N-"Why were you on the beach alone? Where is Felix?"
B-"I really don't want to bring up his name. But to tell you. He lied to me. He told me the night I got drunk the night of Trick opening. He said he took me home. But he lied to me and it was actually Mouth that brought me home. He is the one that took care of me. Felix is the one that bought my dollhouse back. But Felix had Mouth take the credit for that. Nathan I been lied to once before. And that almost killed me. You think you can trust someone. They just let you down. That is why I started this friends with benefits. Cause in the end I won't get hurt. I didn't want to have feelings for Felix. But he showed a different side. You know Peyton once said that. I was Felix in pants." She looked at Nathan.
B-"Do you think that is true Nate?"
N-"In some ways I think it is."
B-"But after Lucas I swore to myself. That I would never trust or love someone again. You know after being burned like I did. I learned. It's better to not have feelings. Or show someone you care. It's much for easier when feelings are involved."
N-"But Brooke that is not who you are. Underneath everything. Deep down you only want to be loved and cared for by someone."
B-"I can't be hurt again Nathan. And it almost killed me." She starts crying. Nathan didn't know what to do. But moved closer to her. And wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. Brooke wrapped her arms around him. And cried into his chest.
After a few minutes Brooke pulled away. And looked at him.
B-"I'm sorry Nathan I shouldn't be doing this."
N-"It's OK I don't mind." Brooke looked at him.
B-"Nathan can I ask you something?"
N-"Sure."
B-"Why aren't you with your wife?"
N-"Let's just say she lied to me."
B-"About the whole Chris thing."
N-"Yes about that. But I don't know why she had to lie to me about that."
B-"Because she knows how upset you would get."
N-"It's not all about that Brooke. What do we have if we don't have trust. When she told me she was going to be hanging out with you. I believed her but instead of hanging out with you she was with Chris all night. And today she shows up 2 hours late for the formal. I've been waiting all night for her. All the while she was with Chris."
B-"Nathan Haley loves you not Chris. But she feels that Chris can make her music dreams come true."
N-"Brooke she said just because I didn't get into high flyer's. She shouldn't feel guilty about wanting something for herself. Well guess what I did get into high flyer's. But said no because I wanted to be close to her."
B-"Nathan that is grate. But it's only 2 1/2 months. You would only be away from her."
N-"But that is a long time. And I didn't care that I was giving up my dream. Because Haley is my life. And I would do anything for her."
B-"Nathan you are a great guy. I've seen you change into a better person this year. You aren't the same #. You use to be when school started."
N-"Thanks Brooke you've changed too. You are a great person. Who deserves to be loved and cared for. And if Lucas and Felix can't see that. That is too bad for them."
Nathan and Brooke looked at each other. And before they knew what was happening. Their faces were moving closer. They looked in each others eyes. And within seconds their lips met. It started off slow and then started to get heated. Brooke wrapped her arms around Nathan's neck. And Nathan pulled Brooke closer to him. They both knew it the back of their minds that it was wrong. They kept on kissing until Nathan broke the kiss to look at her. And saw she was more beautiful then he would like to admit. He stood up and held his hand out to her and pulled her off the couch. And swept her up into his arms. And carried her into his room. Nathan opened the door to his room. And closed it with his foot. He set Brooke down on the floor. He stopped kissing her. And he looked her in the eyes. And gently cupped her face in his hands. And they both looked into each others eyes for the longest time.
Nathan gently lowered his head and kissed her. Brooke wrapped her arms around his neck. And kissed him back. And before either of them knew it. They were tearing each others clothes off. Nathan pushed Brooke over to the bed. And gently laid her down. And laid down on top of her. When they both were undressed.Brooke wrapped her arms around his back and pulled him closer.Nathan broke the kiss and kissed her down her face to her neck. Nathan pulled back and looked at her.
N-"You sure you want to do this?"
B-"yes." When she should have said no. Nathan took that hint. And he slowly pushed into her. When he was inside. They both moaned and looked at each other. And he slowly moved inside her. At this moment they both didn't care what was happening outside this room. But in the morning they are going to feel guilty. But didn't care about it now. About an hour later they finished. Nathan pulled out of her and rolled over onto his back. And pulled her into his arms. Brooke settled in his arms. And they fell asleep in each others arms.
The next morning Brooke woke up around 5 in the morning. She was confused of where she was. She sat up a little bit. When she felt a body next to her. She groaned when she thought she was in bed with Felix. And she kicked herself into falling into his trap again. But when she looked at the person next to her. To her surprise it was Nathan. Trying to put the pieces together. And the events of last night came back to her. She never felt more lower of herself then she did just then. She just slept with a married man. And that is a sin even to her. How could she have done this to Haley. A friend she has gotten close to. After the whole Lucas thing Haley was there for Brooke. And this is how she treated her. She slowly slipped out of bed. Not to wake Nathan and quietly got dressed. When she was dresses. She walked over to the bed. And looked down at him. He looked so peaceful sleeping like that. She leaned down and gently kissed him on the lips. And moved back quickly.
B-"I'm sorry about this Nathan." And she walked out. When she got home she packed her belongings and left. Leaving a note for her parents. Saying she was leaving. And didn't know if she was coming back. She thought like they would care. she left Tree Hill. Not saying goodbye to anyone. Including Peyton. She felt guilt she wasn't going to tell Peyton she was leaving. But she had to leave. She couldn't face anyone. She didn't know where she was going to end up. But she knew it had to be far away from Tree Hill and Nathan. She thought of Nathan and how nice and kind he was to her. They've been friends for a long time. But never really close. She always thought she was really hot. And what it would be like if they ever got together. But she didn't think like this. When he was married to someone else. And who he loved. And as she drove past you are now leaving Tree Hill. She thought of what lies ahead of her.
A few hours later Nathan wakes up to find that he is alone and naked. He is wondering what he is doing here. When he reaches out he feels nothing there. He is confused and wraps the sheet around his waist. He is looking around wondering what went on last night. When the events of last night came flooding back to him. He couldn't believe he just slept with Brooke. And never feeling more lower of himself. He cheated on Haley with one of her friends. Even though I was mad at her about Chris. She never cheated on me with him. But one big fight and I ruined it all. This was a mistake he said. When he saw a note on the night stand that had Nathan's name on it. He read it. It was from Brooke.
B-"Nathan I want to thank you for last night. You were very good to me and I thank you for that. But what we did last night was a mistake. I know we were both lonely. And that is no excuse. You are married to Haley who has become a good friend to me. And this is how I repay her. You love her and I accept that. And that is who you should be with. Go to her talk to her and patch things up. And forget this ever happened. I will never forget how kind and sweet you were to me. But we have to forget it happened. I'm sorry. signed Brooke.
After reading the note Nathan got dressed. Never had anymore guilt then he did right now. But he made his way back home to Haley.
end of chapter 1
Next chapter
skip ahead 1 year and see where Brooke ended up.
And see what has happened to everyone in that year.