A.N. Hello All! Thanks for reading and replying. I am so glad that you seem to like this fic, its been on my mind for a while and I just had to write it. Well I'm back from my vacation with the newest chapter of love is a battlefield and i hope you all enjoy. things will be heating up soon, so stay tuned.
Special thanks to: Syrine.B, koumi11, ILoveSarahSophia, and rosseyanna
xoxo
queena
Chapter 2: Dirty Laundry
There's only two types of people in the world
The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe
Well baby Im a put-on-a-show kinda girl
Don't like the backseat, gotta be first
Happy Valentines day, those words Julian has said rings through my ears as I allow Lucas to lead me away. Who would have thought, such simple words would evoke such a warm feeling inside of me. Julian had surprised me and after living in Tree Hill so long their wasn't much that surprised me, but Julian had done so.
As soon as we were out of earshot, I jerked my arm from Lucas hold. I knew what he was doing and I didn't like it one bit. I didn't need him to save me nor did I need him to cast his holier then though look my way. The only reason I was even on his radar was due to the fact that his girl had gone somewhere else. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been a blimp on his radar.
"What's wrong with you" Lucas asks as if he's done absolutely nothing.
"You know exactly what is wrong with me" I rattled on unimpressed by his apparent act of false nobility. I knew the only reason that Lucas had come my way was because he hated Julian. And for what, oh yeah dating Peyton while she lived in L.A. That alone wasn't a reason to hate the guy, I mean it takes two to tango and obviously Peyton was just as into Julian as he was into her.
Blowing out a breath he spoke. "I did you a favor Brooke."
"Really?" I asked stunned. I was actually having a good time, and he thought he did me a favor. Only Lucas Scott could suck the fun out of everything and then have a logical reason that he had done so. It was much better when I was invisible to him because now, he was just butting in where he didn't belong. Maybe he needed to go back to leyton land and leave me alone.
"That guy is bad news. We all know it" Lucas said sounding more superior then ever. I hated when he did that, when he acted like he was better then everyone else when really he was probably more fucked up then any other person I had known. Lucas was indecisive, arrogant and a snob in his own right. He had the habit of looking his nose down on people before getting to know them. And I knew that better then anyone, he had thought I was a slut, before ever really knowing me, and that notion still held true in his mind.
"We were just talking Lucas get over it" I growled back. Arguing back and forth with Lucas was beginning to get overly boring so I looked around the club hoping to catch a glimpse of someone who could save me, but instead I caught sight of Julian still at the bar and he smirked my way. I guess he thought this caveman behavior Lucas was demonstrating was amusing. I on the other hand couldn't be more annoyed by the prospect as using me as a means to have a pissing contest.
"So what was that" Lucas asked after I sent a grin in the direction of Julian. I had to admit, from afar he looked very dashing, it was actually comical to watch as girls came his way and he turned them away. I had to bite back a laugh as I watched a girl overly assert herself all over Julian, he looked scared to death!
"What was what?" I asked nonchalantly. My eyes were now focused on Saint Lucas. Not once while we were together had I ever seen Lucas so fired up, he didn't care what I did or whom I talked to yet now he had his protective voice on. If the guy was picking this as the time to be jealous then he was more backwards then I had ever thought.
"You and Julian looked quite cozy together. In fact it looked like you were having fun together." He said stressing the word fun. " And don't think I didn't notice the way you looked at him" he voiced, casting a disapproving eye my way. "The guy is bad news Brooke and you of all people should stay away from him"
"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked crossing my arms in front of my chest. It had been a long time since Lucas Scott had felt my fiery but he was about to feel it now. "Not that it's any of your business Lucas Eugene Scott, but whatever it is you thought you saw between Julian and I was nothing" I growled out while pointing my well-manicured nails at his chest.
"It sure as hell looked like something to me." He muttered causing her green eyes to glow with anger. "It looked a lot like flirting"
I let out a gasp. Of course he would assume that I had something going on with a guy that I barley knew at all. He probably thought I was planning on dragging Julian in the ladies room so he could give me a quickie for the road. Or he thought I was offering a B.J. because that's what girls like me did. How could I forget he was such a saint and I was a whore. I'd always be a whore, to Lucas and he'd always be a liar and cheater in my eyes. Talking to him, or even trying to reason with him was a waste of time. I knew that now was probably the time for me to find my friends, my real friends but I needed to make sure Lucas Scott remembered who he was dealing with. I may have lost my way these last couple of months but at the end of the day I was still Brooke Davis and that meant something.
"What exactly are you implying Lucas?" I asked raising a brow his way. His silence proved everything to me, Lucas would always look down on me and I was tired of trying to prove myself to him even now. With a swift motion I kicked him in the shin and headed to my friends. Lucas Scott could go to hell and he could take Peyton Sawyer with him. I would never imagine that I would ever say that Lucas and Peyton deserved each other but suddenly I realized that they did belong together. Lucas and Peyton were two of the most unethical selfish people I had ever met in my life.
"Brooke wait" Lucas called causing me to turn around and look at him.
"Why so you can continue to insult me. Well, no fucking thank you." I threw out. He seemed surprised by my sudden anger but that didn't stop me. "Leave me alone Lucas, stay out of my life and most importantly go to hell." I gritted out before marching back over to my friends.
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The moment I had arrived back to the group Rachel and Haley had pounced on me like vultures. And here I thought everyone was consumed with love on Valentines day that they would forget about me. Apparently that wasn't gonna happen.
"What has gotten you so ticked off, besides the normal?" Rachel asked flipping her hair across her shoulder.
"Don't ask" I said glaring the direction of Lucas Scott. To my surprise he was still standing the same spot I had left, looking just as clueless as before.
"So you ditched me but its totally okay especially since you ditched me for Julian Baker" Rachel crowed as she came to one side of me. She had this familiar smirk on her lips and I knew it was trouble, and right now I wasn't in the mood to deal with her crap.
I rolled my eyes. "One I did not ditch you, you saw Jake and made a beeline elsewhere and two, Julian and I just talked it was nothing" I finished only to gain a small giggle from her.
"I call bullshit" Haley adds as she comes to stand on the other side of me. "Dude you guys were totally having eye sex."
I rolled my eyes once again. How in the world did I become the girl that had her love life, or lack there of, discussed on the daily. Hell how did I become the girl without a date moping at the bar with an attractive just a mopier guy.
"I don't care what you call, I'm telling you both I am not into him and he's definitely not into me" I shoot out only to gain and sarcastic chuckle from Haley. I place my hand firmly on my hip trying to sway both of my friends but it seems to only prove their point.
"Oh please, he wants to do dirty things to your body and you want to let him." Rachel says almost bored. "By the way- you keep fighting this and it only proves that we are right"
I throw my hands up in the air. Why is it that nobody believes me, first Lucas the jackass and now Haley and Rachel? I'm waiting for Nathan to pop up and say something, but then again he usually takes a back seat to gossiping especially since we always make fun of him. I could admit that Julian was easy on the eyes, yes he was attractive I wasn't blind I could see how hot he was. I could also admit that his smile was charming but just because I found him rather attracting didn't mean anything. I mean, so what if he was good looking, I could appreciate that he was just a nice piece of man candy without getting physical.
"My pregnancy dar is working and its saying that you're so into him and he's into you" Haley says matter-of-factly.
"Seriously you two come on. " I say daring to steal a glance in the direction of Julian. I've since lost sight of him and I can't help but feel disappointed. Although I am sure that I am not the only person having the suckiest valentines day, it was nice to know that someone, more importantly Julian shared the horrible experience. It made me feel like I had someone, and less alone.
"I think she's in denial" Haley says causing me to glare in her direction. I loved her, but she was a super meddler not to mention she acted more like a mother then my own.
"Or maybe she's lost her mojo, I mean her bed has been cold and lonely for some time now" Rachel said almost mockingly. She was so lucky that Jake had managed to smooth out her skanky ways or I would have said something about her and her mojo. She had been through a heavy drought before I had introduced her to Jake, so I deserved some credit.
"She is in the room you bitch" I say specifically to Rachel while pinching her arm, before turning my attention to Haley. "As for you mother hen, I am not in denial. I can easily admit that Julian is a very attractive man, in fact he is probably one of the best looking guys..." I say only to be interrupted by Rachel.
"Then what's the problem? You're not that bad looking and he's hot. We both know you need it and he is so willing and able to give it to you. I mean you can only Brooke yourself for so long, its time you get some real man" she finishes looking over at me admittedly. "He wants you and you know you want him"
Their was part of truth to her story though I'd never admit it. I knew the moment that Julian had sat next to me that he wanted me, his almond brown eyes had this light, this heat that was shining through them. I felt as his eyes had raked over my body once, twice, three times. And I was sure the sex would be great, he looked like he could handle himself and I was open enough to say that I had checked him out on occasion, he had big hands and well you know what people say about big hands and feet. Besides there had to be a reason Julian Baker was always grinning and I had a good idea it had to do with his bedroom skills.
Part of her theory had been true, though I'd never admit it to her. It would be easy for Julian and me to hook up, I knew he was interested in me and I would be lying if I said that he hadn't been on my radar. However Julian and I hooking up would be, predictable and I was never the predictable type.
"She's right" Haley calls, causing me to glance her way. That was easier then I thought, and then she spoke again.
"There is nothing holding you back. You and Peyton are no longer friends and girl code was shattered a long time ago. You've been in this dark place for a while now" Haley says soberly which causes me to look down. "Its time you do something for yourself B, besides I think you and Julian would make the perfect couple."
At the mention of Julian and me plus couple I let out a hysterical laugh. That would never happen, Julian and I would never be a couple. But if it were up to Haley everyone would be married, and living the American dream with 2.5 kids. I was a realist and that would never happen to me, and most importantly not with Julian Baker.
"Unless your still into Lucas" Haley says, causing me to stop laughing. I had been so over Lucas, for so long it was almost laughable. Once upon a time I had loved Lucas Scott with all my heart and soul, I thought one day we could have the life that dreams were made of- but now I didn't see it. In fact it felt like I loved Lucas so long ago that it was another life.
"Please tell me you're not pining away for that jackass? All it does is boosts his ego"
I let out a tiny shriek. My friends were nuts and it was high time we stopped talking about my love life, or possible love life not to mention my ex. I felt like I was in the twilight zone. Whenever interested in something or someone that usually caught my attention everyone would assume, it was because of Lucas.
Without thinking I spoke as loud and clear as possible. I wanted everyone in the club, hell in this town to know that I didn't want or need Lucas Scott. "I am not pining away for Lucas! That ship has said and docked in another location" I say causing a few people to look my way.
A couple of guys cheered while Lucas stood almost embarrassingly closer to our group of friends. At least now he and everyone else knew that I was over him. Now maybe just maybe he would leave me the hell alone, and stop at his pathetic attempts to befriend me because whenever he tried to befriend me he ended up putting me down.
"Good then there is nothing holding you back from finding love with Julian" Haley says almost wistfully. The girl is a dreamer, a hopeless romantic.
"Or stop you from having some much needed sex because without it you've turned into a prude"
This time I had enough. I loved my friends and I was really glad that they were looking out for me, but I wasn't a child. "You guys for the last time, I am not interested in Julian Baker. Nor did I plan on having wild moneky sex with him, or falling head over heels in love with him."
Just as I finish my words, I see a smirk on Rachel face and Haley looks like she's about to gnaw her lip off. I didn't need to turn around to know that someone had heard my mini rant. By the looks on the girls faces, I knew that the person was male, so it could be, either Lucas, Nathan, Jake or Julian.
"You're sure about that" I hear a voice whisper in my ear and I already know that its Julian Baker. Turning around ever so slightly I realize just how close the two of us are standing.
"I have to agree with your girls. You should give me a try before blacklisting me." He said taking my hand and easily opening it, only to place my phone inside of it. I had completely forgotten about my phone.
"Eavesdropping much" I say fighting back a grin of my own. Julian showing up here, poses a challenge and despite myself I love a good challenge.
Lets play a love game
Play a love game
"We're in a club, you have to talk loud just so you can hear yourself- so I wouldn't call it eavesdropping." He says before licking his dry lips. "Besides I saw you looking my way and figured it was an invitation."
I let out a nervous chuckle and by the looks of my friends they too could tell I was nervous. I had been caught looking for Julian Baker, at least I wasn't caught checking him out because that would be embarrassing, especially after my mini rant.
Do you want love
or fame
are you in the game
"I was not looking your way" I lie expertly. "I was, checking out the scene" I say as nonchalantly as possible. Somehow his intense gaze my way has me fiddling with my hair, like a silly teenage girl with a crush on the hot football player. Instantly I snap out of it. I am Brooke freaking Davis and I don't get nervous around guys, especially guys as easy to read like Julian Baker.
He lets out a tiny chuckle. "If that's your story," he says a grin tugging on his lips.
I toss my bangs out of my face and smile his way. "It's the truth"
"Whatever you say" he says looking me up and down, his eyes finally settle on my face and then he speaks again.
"Are you calling me a liar?" I ask in mock shock of course. When he let out a chuckle at my words, I found myself curiously waiting for his next move.
"Nope, I'd never call a lady like yourself a liar" he says winking my way. "I think you're just in denial?" he says simply
"Oh please" I say rolling my eyes. "I own up to everything and If I were interested in you, Julian Baker" I say fingers along his chest. "You'd know about it."
And that is when I feel it, the shift in the club. All eyes are on the two of us as everyone waits for my next move. I'm known to be a heart breaker, everyone knows about me and my past and despite that- Julian Baker is still standing before me, almost daring me to move in his direction. I guess he figured I was up to his speed because from what I had gathered Julian Baker was quite the heart breaker himself. I can feel the sudden electricity in the club and for the first time in a long time I feel really alive. I can feel my lips curving into a real smile, and I have Julian Baker to thank.
" Well then, I hope to hear from you soon. I took the liberty if programming my cell number in your phone." He said giving me that grin that caused my insides to burn with desire. Who was I kidding, Julian Baker was hot and like Rachel said, I needed a release and from the looks of it Julian Baker could probably take me to the peak a couple of times.
"That's a bold statement, what makes you think I'd ever call you?" I asked placing my cell inside the pocket of my outfit. I see the confidence radiating off of him. And I am positively sure that he thinks something in the near future will happen between the two of us, and from where I stand I can honestly say that he may be right.
"Easy" he said grinning from ear to ear. "Because you're interested in all this" he said before taking the few steps the now separated the two of us, and placing a kiss to my cheek. I was left to stand awestruck and most importantly impressed by his game. At least with Julian Baker around things would definitely be interesting!
When he had gotten far enough I felt my girls at my side.
"Wow. And you're so not into him, and he's so not into you." Haley says putting her arm on my shoulder.
"Yeah. You two were screaming sex, I guess it's a good thing that you both seem to be good at this foreplay huh." Rachel says gaining a chuckle from Haley.
I am too busy watching Julian Baker to even muster a reply to my friends. I can feel a smile spread to my lips and for the second time in one day I realize that Julian Baker if full of surprises. I tap my finger to the side of my lip He's good, really good but I'm much better.
Lets have some fun
this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on
your disco stick
I had previously told myself and all of my friends that I wasn't interested in Julian Baker but suddenly the thought of playing the game again didn't sound so bad. Julian Baker just brought the fun back in Tree Hill and I was going to make sure that I had as much fun as possible.
Song Credit: Britney spears- circus, and Lady Gaga- lovegame
