Better Than Love

Chapter 1

Adore Her

Brooke stood behind the counter finishing a few things before closing up her Tree Hill Clothes Over Bros store. It had been nearly four years since she opened it and contrary to what her mother, Victoria, believed it turned out to be successful. Moving back to Tree Hill was one of the best decisions Brooke had ever made. She had finally felt like she was home again. She stilled traveled a lot mainly to New York f but she didn't mind because she wasn't going only for work purposes but her best friend Rachel was living there and always loved spending time with her. She loved New York she really did but it just never felt like home.

She started to close all the internet page windows she had open and was about to shut down the computer when she heard the door open. "Sorry, we're closed" she said not looking up and clicked 'shut down' on the computer.

"Hey Babydoll" she heard a voice call out. Her head shot up and before her stood her boyfriend.

Her face lit up and she giddily ran around the counter and jumped into his arms and he held her and gave her a big hug. "Hun, I thought you had to work tonight." she told him as they pulled away from the hug.

"I did," he started to say "but we've both been working so much. Being a bartender causes me to work till three or four and you work during the day or you're out town and I just really wanted to take you out for dinner tonight. I miss spending time with you" he said as she held on to his hand with a smile plastered on her face. "I got someone to cover for me tonight at the club."

"Owen" she said in a sweet voice "Why am I the luckiest girl in the world? I have like the best boyfriend ever!" she said emphasizing the last word throwing her hands slightly up in the air.

"You're too sweet, babe." he said lowering his head placing a soft kiss on her lips. "You already to close up so we can head out of here?"

"Almost. Let me go lock the back door and take all the lights off." she told and he nodded watching her walk off to the back.

Owen was head over heels over Brooke Davis. From the first moment he met her at Tric, he knew she was different from all other girls he'd ever gone out. He knew that Brooke Davis was one of kind. He thought back to the night he found her in the back seat of his car with out any clothes. That's when he had given in to her little flirtatious game she had playing with him the past few days only to be shot down by her. He couldn't believe she had done that he had really thought she was going to sleep with him it really impressed him and it definitely made him think more of her.

Brooke quietly made her way back to the front of the store and looked at Owen who was deep in thought staring out the window. "Thinking of me I hope, handsome" she said with a kinked eyebrow.

He looked back and saw his girl friend standing with her hands on her hips. He looked at her as he admired her beauty. "I'm always thinking you, baby"

"You better" she said playfully sending a wink his way.

She grabbed her purse off the counter, walked over to the wall where the switches were located flicked them off, and then set the alarm. "Let's go boyfriend." she said as he held the door open for her. She walked out and then locked it. Brooke slipped her arms around Owens waist and looked up at him. "So...where are you taking me?" she asked.

"This really nice new restaurant just opened up not to far from here. I was maybe thinking of taking you there" he replied holding her close.

"Would you hate me if I said I'd prefer just a walk on the river walk and maybe some ice cream?" she questioned him with a slight smile.

"Of course I wouldn't hate you. Sounds perfect." he told her. They let go of each other and he slipped his hand into hers and she moved close to him as they walked to the river walk.

"What flavor do you want, Babydoll?" Owen asked Brooke before telling the man behind the counter at a TCBY.

"Cookies and Cream for sure." she told him the man. "In a cup, please."

"Make that two." Owen added.

They walked over to the rail and looked out at the water and were silent for a moment. He looked over at her and she was smiling. He furrowed his eyebrows. "Brooke, why are you smiling?" he asked confused.

She stuck her spoon in her ice cream and looked over at him. "Just being here with you. It makes me happy. You make me happy"

He placed a kiss on her forehead and smiled. "Come on. Let's go home"

Owen had moved into Brooke's house when Peyton moved out 2 years ago after buying her own place with Lucas. After his break up with Lindsey, Lucas and Peyton gave it another shot and they couldn't be happier. Everyone was now with who they were meant to be with and life just couldn't get better.

Brooke and Owen made their way to their bedroom. Brooke went to sit over on the edge of the bed and ran her hand through her hair. She was exhausted and glad to finally be home. Owen went down and bent down in front of her so he could be face to face. She placed a hand a on his cheek and looked at him sweetly.

"I love you." Owen said to her. He went forward to kiss her on the lips and she slowly started falling back on the bed with Owen on top of her. He started to kiss her neck and his hands roamed the side of her body and she ran her hands through his hair letting out a small moan.

They moved back onto the bed into a more comfortable and Brooke got a hold of the hem of Owen's shirt and pulled it over his head. She stared at his body for a moment admiring how perfect it was. Owen began to slowly unbutton her blouse from the top to bottom. Removing her blouse from the body he went down and placed a kiss on her shoulder and made his way down her stomach and then he started to take off her black pencil skirt and she wiggled out of it.

He ran his hands up and down her legs and inner thighs causing a moan escape from Brooke's lips. She loved his touch. He bent down and kissed her abdomen and then pulled off her black lace thong. He then removed his jeans and boxers. That night they made love and it was perfect just as it always was.

Owen held her in his arms close to him. She rested her head on his chest and he grazed his finger back and forth on her back. They didn't say a word to each other but really didn't need to. What they experienced was enough for the night.

Brooke felt safe in his arms. She felt this was the guy for her. This was the guy that was worth fighting for if she ever needed to. This was the guy that would save her from any harm. This was the guy she was meant to be with in the end.

Lucas was her first love and she would of course never forget him but he belonged with Peyton. And with Chase it just didn't seem right. They didn't seem to fit. She thought she loved him but it wasn't love. She was still healing from the break up with Lucas and Chase happened to be there for her. He was a great guy but he wasn't the guy for her.

She dated on and off with in New York but really no one she was attracted to for a long term relationship. It wasn't until she moved back to Tree Hill that she finally met the guy of her dreams. She remembered the first night she laid eyes on Owen. In that moment she knew that she wanted him and no one else.

Dedicated to my Fan forum girlies in the Brooke/Owen thread.

Okay I know its pretty short but future chapters will be a lot longer.

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