Season Three Revised

By: TracyCook

Disclaimer: I own nothing. These character belong to the creator of One Tree Hill.

Couple: Haley/Brooke

Rating: M

Episode 2

Skinny Dipping

Brooke walked into her and Haley's new bedroom with a smile on her face. The smile faltered a bit though as she witnessed Haley sitting on her bed, looking as though she hadn't taken care of herself in days. Their bedroom was cluttered, because Haley had insisted upon moving her own bed into the apartment. Brooke had suggested that her bed was big enough for the both of them, and that it would save space if they simply shared, but Haley did not agree, to the brunette's disappointment.

She had been hoping that she would, but she had not expected her to accept the offer. To react to that offer by putting on a smile and agreeing with her before jumping in bed together, so to speak. Still, she wouldn't have complained if that had been her reaction.

Carrying a coffee in each hand, she headed toward Haley.

Haley groaned out in exhaustion as she stroked her hands through her blonde hair. Her eyebrows furrowed as she stared up at Brooke, shocked to see how awake the diva appeared to be in the morning. She never would have guessed that the other woman was an "early bird," considering her attendance to her first class. 'This would definitely take some getting used to if we got together… I don't think I could wake up this early every day…' A blush covered Haley's cheeks and she ignored the thought. 'That would never happen.'

"Hi new roommate, getting all moved in?" Brooke asked cheerfully, as she handed Haley the coffee that she had went out to get for her.

"Uh… With the six feet that you gave me?" She asked in a sarcastic tone of voice, before adding an equally sarcastic tone, "Yeah."

Honestly, she didn't mean to take her anger and frustration out on Brooke. She just felt overwhelmed with the situation that she was being put into. She was attempting to get her husband back whilst living with the reason that she left, and Brooke was being so damn nice, it was impossible for her not to fall for her more and more each day.

Brooke took a few steps closer to her new roommate, standing directly over her and smirking deviously. She lent down so that her lips were mere inches away from Haley's ear. She watched amusedly as Haley's muscles tensed and she heard the bed squeak beneath the blonde singer, which caused her smirk to widen. "That's your fault if I remember correctly. There would be plenty of space if we just shared my bed."

Haley could feel Brooke's heated breath rush against her neck and down over her shoulders, and it caused her to catch her own breath as her imagination got the best of her. Haley's mind teasing her with false images of what they could possibly do together in Brooke's bed if they happened to share it. She quickly scolded herself for thinking in such a manner.

Brooke laughed a bit, finding Haley's reaction to her flirtation adorable. It was odd to her that these actions got such a reaction out of the other woman, and it made her wonder why. Although she figured that it was mostly due to Haley being shy about anything and everything sexual.

It didn't take long for Brooke to realize that teasing Haley was going to become her new favorite pastime, as she watched the beautiful woman's face turn bright red. It was obvious that she was trying her hardest to shield her face from Brooke as she allowed her lips to graze Haley's ear. This received an immediate reaction, but it wasn't the reaction that the cheerleader had been hoping for. Haley pushed her away from her.

Shrugging her shoulders, Brooke took a sip of her coffee and walked over to her bed taking a seat. She was a lot more upset with being denied than she was letting on. They were friends, if that, so she couldn't get mad that Haley didn't want her to flirt with her.

Glancing around the room, she noticed all of Haley's boxes still packed and scattered about. "I notice you haven't unpacked." Brooke pointed out. "A little naïve don't you think?" She hoped that the blonde wouldn't hear the disappointment that saturated her voice, it was ridiculous. She shouldn't have her feelings hurt because Haley wasn't prepared to just move on and forget her husband.

Haley became defensive. "No. No. I'm just stalling. I mean, it's like if I unpack…" She paused to bite down on her bottom lip and look toward her coffee. "My split with Nathan will be more real."

"Hate to say it, but it's real enough." Brooke was jealous and her words came out harsher than expected.

"Yeah I know." She let out a loud groan and fell back onto her bed, holding her coffee up to make sure that she didn't spill it. Haley was so upset. She hadn't expected it to be so hard to pick up the pieces of her life; she just wanted Nathan back so she could return to simpler times before all of the confusion.

Brooke abruptly shot off her bed, pointing a finger in Haley's direction, as she scolded her with hazel eyes. "Okay, no! No! None of that! Come here, I have a surprise for you!" Brooke reached out her hand taking Haley's in her own, dragging her to her feet.

It was the most amazing feeling when their hands made contact. Brooke could feel Haley's soft fingers between her own, they were perfect, it felt as if they belonged together. She wouldn't describe it as electricity, or a spark, or any other wording used in a romance novel. The best word to describe it, honestly, was right, and though Brooke couldn't tell by Haley's agitated groaning, she was feeling the exact same way.

Despite it being a simple handhold, the feeling was new to both of them, different than what they had felt before with Lucas or with Nathan.

Haley found herself intentionally pouting in order to keep Brooke holding onto her hand, she didn't wish to lose the contact. She knew that she was being selfish; she had no reason to enjoy holding Brooke's hand, let alone to hold her hand forever.

"This is totally going to cheer you up." The cheerleader stated in an enthusiastic voice as she dragged Haley down the hallway.

Haley's eyes widened in surprise and her mouth dropped open as she looked around the newly decorated living room. It looked amazing, and it obviously had taken a lot of effort on Brooke's part. Which explained the proud look of accomplishment on her face, it was adorable.

Both of their smiles fell a bit when Brooke decided to let go of Haley's hand. She simply didn't want it to linger too long; she didn't want the shorter woman to know how much she enjoyed it.

"Wow! This is amazing Brooke! When did you do this?" Haley asked as she took a closer look around the room, taking in all of the details. Brooke just stood and watched her reactions to everything with a smug smile. It was sort of like when a child made a drawing and gave it to their parents, she was looking for and hoping for a certain reaction, and Haley was giving it to her.

"Last night, while you were sleeping." Brooke said, before going off on a random thought about Haley's sleeping habits. "You totally sleep like a dead person."

Hearing the statement, Haley scoffed and turned to see Brooke wearing a disgusted and frightened look. A blush covered her cheeks and she looked away, embarrassed. "Shut up." She said as she slapped Brooke across the arm. She was teased enough by Lucas about her horrible sleeping habits; she didn't need to be teased by the woman she had always wanted, as well.

'Aww she is so freaking cute when she is all fake grumpy and pouty!' Brooke thought, before smiling brightly as she squinted her eyes at the blonde. Haley smiled sheepishly, turning her attention back toward the room.

"This looks awesome."

"Thanks." Brooke proclaimed as she headed to the center of the room, before twirling around to face Haley. "By the way, I'm going to kinda need to ask for a little of next month's rent now." She paused and squinted her eyes, as if she were awaiting a punishment. "Cause, I kinda spent this month's rent on the couch and rugs and things."

Haley smiled up at Brooke as she explained herself. She knew that the other woman never really fully understood the concept of money. Honestly, she probably never would understand it, because she never had to make her own money. For Brooke Davis money had always just been there whenever she needed it. Haley at times wished she had that same luxury, but most of the time she wouldn't change a thing.

'A normal roommate would probably be upset if someone did this to them…' Haley thought. She was slightly frustrated, but she really couldn't bring herself to be angry at Brooke. All that she could do was smile back. 'Damn that tempting smile of hers! She really can get whatever she wants!'

"Okay…" She stated, laughing as she spoke, "Although, you really shouldn't have to pay for this stuff yourself. I mean we're roommates now. I'll go half." She waved her hand like it was no big deal, despite being well aware that she didn't have the extra money for it and Brooke did. Haley just enjoyed seeing Brooke happy and smiling

'She has the most stunning smile; I always want to keep that smile on her face…' This thought only served to depress Haley as she remembered Lucas. 'It will never be my job to keep her happy. It will always be his or one of the many other guys…'

"I was hoping you would say that, cause I kinda ate half of your rainbow Shubert last night while I was hanging the wall mural."

Haley started to fidget with the bottom of her shirt as she watched the beautiful woman ramble on and on about her ice-cream, for some reason she felt nervous. 'Of course I'm nervous… I am currently talking to, and living with, the woman that I've always loved… This may have been a very bad decision.'

"Where'd you get it anyway?" Haley asked.

The random question momentarily confused Brooke who had still been talking about the ice-cream. "The freezer." She deadpanned, feeling as if it were the most obvious answer.

The tutor fought back her urge to laugh, her large brown eyes widening as she pointed to the mural. "The wall mural." She reiterated, still teasing the bottom of her shirt with her free hand, worry consuming her mind. Haley knew that she was acting ridiculous, that she shouldn't be so nervous, but the situation was so complicated.

Hazel eyes glimmered with realization, and Brooke quickly regained her earlier enthusiasm, answering the question. "Oh! Peyton made it for me! It's the French Riviera."

'Peyton… She probably hates me…' Haley knew that the blonde probably hated her, and it really hurt her feelings. She and Peyton had grown extremely close over the last year before she went on tour, then she left and never called her. Haley knew that Peyton did not deal well with abandonment so she did not expect her forgiveness as easily as Brooke's. Strangely enough Brooke seemed to be taking the role in her life that Peyton used to fill; only it was different for obvious reasons. Haley had never held romantic feelings toward Peyton.

"Gosh, I haven't talked to Peyton in like forever."

The brunette's face fell when she heard Haley's tone of voice, it sounded like she had really missed Peyton. This caused her mind to irrationally come to conclusions and that was never a good thing. 'Even if she was into girls it wouldn't be me, it would be Peyton. Why the hell does everyone I like prefer her, damn it! Wait, maybe if I go blonde… no, never mind…'

Across the room, the computer made a dinging noise and Brooke quickly rushed toward it. "Well, that's her now!"

Again Haley was baffled by how hyper she was. 'Must be the coffee.' She smiled and followed her toward the computer.

"She's sending me a last minute flyer for the party tonight." Brooke said, pausing only long enough to breathe and look over her shoulder at Haley. "Speaking of which, you are not allowed to sulk tonight."

Her voice was so forceful and harsh that Haley couldn't help but grow defensive. "I don't sulk!"

Brooke laughed a little and shrugged her shoulders. She hadn't meant it to be hurtful; she just knew that ever since things happened between Haley and Nathan, she had become a bit depressed. It bothered her and she wanted to do something to help raise her spirits, honestly, she didn't think Nathan was worth all of the pain that Haley continued to put herself through. They had gotten married too quickly, it wasn't her fault that she wanted to follow her dreams, nor was it his.

"You sulk, you're a sulker."

Haley did little to defend herself as she crossed her arms and stuck out her bottom lip, pouting.

Brooke's eyes caught sight of that perfect lip and she bit down on her own bottom lip. 'God, if only I could just kiss her pout away…' Not one to blush, Brooke ignored the inappropriate images that filled her mind and focused on the depressing flyer that Peyton had made.

O

Brooke was sitting on the couch in the newly decorated living room, waiting for her current part-time boyfriend, and Haley's full-time best friend, Lucas Scott. This situation that she managed to get herself into was strange for her. She was living with the woman that she really wanted, but she was terrified to go after her because she loved Nathan, so she was instead dating her best friend while steeping with other men.

It was not as fun as it sounded. She wanted to be in an exclusive relationship more than anything, just not with Lucas or any other guy for that matter.

Lucas opened the front door to the apartment and peeked his head inside slowly, before heading into the living room. He stood in front of her and looked around at the decorations.

"Hey you." She stated smiling up at him.

He refocused his attention on his girlfriend and grinned. "Hey back at ya." He said, before glancing back around the room with squinted blue eyes. "1972's outside, it wants its furniture back." Lucas said in a teasing and sarcastic voice, it was almost insulting to how Brooke had decided to decorate the room. She thought that it looked very retro.

"You mock, but you don't know." She said playfully, wearing a devious smirk. "Try out the couch." Brooke sat up and pulled on his hands, dragging him toward her and pulling him down on the couch cushions before rolling over and straddling his legs. Staring down into his beautiful eyes she could not help but feel a bit guilty for how she had been using him and playing with his heart.

If she were truthful, she would admit that the only reason that she said that she was scared to commit to him was because some deranged part of her believed that maybe, somehow, someday, her and Haley would get together. So, she kept him close, but not close enough.

Lucas was the only guy that she could possibly see herself being happy with, and knowing that it was an unrealistic wish that Haley would just wake up someday a lesbian and crawl into bed with her confessing her undying love, she stayed with him.

Leaning down, Brooke began kissing Lucas gently, before pulling away and smirking down at her boyfriend.

He laughed. "I like this couch."

Brooke tried not to dwell on her feelings of guilt and emptiness as she kissed him once more. It was difficult not to, considering that she had enjoyed holding Haley's hand more than she enjoyed kissing Lucas, she probably would even give up sex with Lucas and all guys, if it meant she could hold Haley's hand all day. 'God damn it, I've got it bad!'

"I thought you would." She said with a dimpled grin, her voice squeaking with excitement as she lent down to recapture his lips with her own.

They proceeded to kiss passionately, and they did not hear the door open or close as Haley entered the room. The sight before her was almost enough to induce vomit as the blonde's stomach lurched back and forth with jealousy and disgust. She tried to cover up the feelings that she knew were written all over her face, not wanting either of them to get the wrong idea.

'Haley! They are dating! What did you expect, her to be straddling you currently? Mm… god I wish she was straddling me—no! Lucas is my best friend, and Brooke would never be interested in doing that!'

As much as Haley wanted to continue to venture into her thoughts, imagining Brooke on top of her, she didn't have time to. Though, she did plan to commit it to memory for a later time. She decided quickly that making a joke would be the best decision.

"Whoa! Whoa! Waaaay too early in the day for me to see this!"

Upon hearing Haley's sarcastic response to her making out with Lucas she smirked and turned to look over her shoulder, seeing the other woman smiling back at her. It was strange. She had thought that she had heard jealousy in Haley's voice and saw spite in her brown eyes, but it went away so quickly that she couldn't quite tell. 'Hmm… wouldn't that be interesting?'

Putting her new theory to a test she asked. "Well, what hour would you prefer to watch us?"

Haley laughed at this, the jealousy now evident again as she starting to think about watching the woman she loved and her best friend having sex. Just imagining him touching Brooke's naked body, like she had always dreamt of, made her angry. It wasn't fair, why couldn't she have that?

"Uhm… How about never o clock, or maybe a quarter after stab out my eyes." She rolled her brown eyes as she proceeded to get something to drink out of the refrigerator. Laughing she added, "I don't know, either one is really good for me."

Brooke laughed a bit which only added to Haley's annoyance. Now all that she was able to imagine was him touching her and pleasing her. Turning her back to them, Haley managed to push the disgusting images out of her mind, knowing that it wasn't fair to Lucas or Brooke. "By the way, that couch hasn't been stain guarded yet; you may want to get a room instead."

The brunette watched Haley closely, trying to read her reactions. She was positive that she had to be wrong about her theory, yet all of Haley's actions were proving it to be true. "Well, if we get a room, you're going to be stuck on this couch."

Haley smirked. "That's a good point."

Climbing off of Lucas, Brooke tried her hardest to not imagine what it would be like if she were sitting on that same couch with Haley, straddling her thighs and smirking down at her. 'I wonder if she'd enjoy being on top? Not that it matters to me…'

"Give me a minute; we'll go to the beach." She said to Lucas before turning to leave the room.

O

The party was going exactly as Haley had assumed that it would. Just like every other party that she attended, Brooke was enjoying it, as were the guys who were enjoying touching and kissing her, while her "boyfriend" sat and watched in misery. Only she was about out of sympathy for Lucas. He had a chance with Brooke and he screwed it up by cheating with her best friend. 'If I ever got a chance to be with her I would do anything to keep her in my life.'

Regardless of his stupid mistakes, she understood how he felt. He was miserable. She knew, because she felt exactly the same way. Haley wanted Brooke more than she had ever wanted anyone, and she would never have a chance. So maybe she felt even more miserable than him, at least he had her "part-time."

Haley was jealous of what Lucas had, but he was still her best friend and she loved him and wanted to be there for him in any way that she possibly could. Biting down on her bottom lip, she swallowed her pride and headed over to him.

"Hey, how's the casual dating thing working out for you?" She asked him.

"So-so." He said, turning back to look at Brooke.

"Could be worse, Nathan didn't even show up." Haley said in an annoyed voice.

She felt horrible most times, like she was using her heart-break and pain in order to receive some sort of sympathy. She was hurting, and she did miss him and love him, still, she only was trying to get back together with him as a simple escape. The easy way out. It wasn't the way that she would prefer.

Haley didn't even stick around to listen to Lucas talk about Brooke any longer, she walked right past him. She had too much on her mind and he was only making it worse. She knew that she was acting a little too bitter, but images of Brooke and him had been on her mind all day, and as far as she was concerned, he was the lucky one.

Walking toward the bonfire, her eyes caught sight of Brooke Davis across the beach. She wanted the other woman so bad that it was becoming unbearable again. She had no intentions of ever running away from her problems like she did before; she just might have to tell Brooke the truth instead. 'Who am I kidding? I will never do that…'

Letting out a sigh, Haley watched as Brooke and two men started removing their clothing. Haley's brown eyes darkened with lust as she watched the swimsuit top fall to the sand. She licked over her bottom lip before pulling it between her teeth and chewing on it. No matter how hard she tried, she could not pry her eyes away from those perfect breasts, that toned abdomen, and then Brooke dropped her bottoms.

"Jesus Christ." Haley hissed, her body shaking at the sight. Watching Brooke's naked body reflecting in the moonlight caused her to heat up and a wetness to form between her thighs. If she didn't know better she would have sworn that Brooke was looking right at her and that she was showing off for her.

Brooke could feel Haley's eyes on her, and a blush painted its way across her cheeks and down over her exposed shoulders. Luckily it was too dark for anyone to tell. As her eyes made contact with the tutor's across the beach she noticed that it caused her to blush and look away. Her curiosity got the best of her.

Today, Haley had been acting so odd; she continued to give off little hints that she was possibly interested in being more than just friends. 'I should probably just go for it, test it out, and enjoy it while it lasts.'

Trying her hardest to ignore Brooke's obvious flirting; Haley looked down at her feet. 'She can't be flirting with me… It's Brooke; she is with guys this very minute for God's sake! There's probably just some really hot guy standing behind me or something…'

She concluded that was the reason for Brooke's behavior and even if she were disappointed, she was also relieved. Suddenly, all relief washed away from her as she heard her name being shouted across the beach. "Haley!"

'Was that Brooke's voice?' Haley wondered, the shock apparent on her face as she looked up to see Brooke waving at her, her entire body bare and exposed to her eyes. The blonde's mouth parted and she momentarily forgot how to breathe as her cheeks were tainted a deep red and her heart pounded loudly in her chest.

Brooke proceeded to yell out across the sand. "Wanna join us?" Her voice was more sexual and seductive than Haley had ever heard it, and a good majority of the time it was seductive.

Haley's face was now a deeper shade of red than it had ever been, and she was a shy girl, she blushed a lot. 'Did Brooke just ask me to join her? To be that close to her while she is naked? Oh dear lord, no way! No way Haley don't even consider it, you'd never be able to control yourself!' Still, as much as her mind told her to say no, Haley knew that her body was going to say yes to Brooke. It may be her only opportunity to ever be so close to her.

Making her way toward the brunette, her stomach flipped as she noticed something. Brooke was still surrounded by the naked boys; she had somehow forgotten they were with her. In fact she hadn't really noticed them at all, and now she was starting to second guess things. 'Maybe this is just some hook up plot to get me over Nathan?'

Brooke had not been expecting Haley to agree to her proposition, so her facial expressions were showing both shock as well as excitement. It wasn't that she minded, in fact it was more so that she didn't mind at all. That she wanted to see the short blonde singer naked. 'At least that would make all of the fantasies more entertaining.'

She smirked and watched as Haley moved closer and closer to the naked group of people, though until that moment, she too had forgotten the guys who were impatiently waiting.

When Haley reached them, Brooke could immediately sense her unease with the situation, as she smiled shyly and looked away, blushing and tucking her hair behind her ears.

"You don't have to do this if you don't want to Haley."

Haley looked down at her feet as she spoke. "It's not that I don't want too…" Her voice trailed off softly as she fidgeted with her hands for a moment, searching for an explanation. "I've just never really been skinny dipping before, and—" She couldn't seem to finish her sentence. Luckily, Brooke caught on.

Clapping her hands together, the confident brunette proceeded to tell two very disappointed boys, that they would not be needed tonight and that they could serve themselves. They attempted to argue with her, but she only ignored them until they finally left.

Brooke then smiled over at Haley who looked extremely nervous. "Follow me. We'll go somewhere a little more secluded." Her tone of voice was suggestive and she waggled her eyebrows as she said the word secluded.

Haley blushed and pushed the cheerleader away, momentarily forgetting that she was naked. Thankfully, she did not touch anything inappropriate. Still, the skin on skin contact was enough to stop both of their thought processes. Fingers gently ran against Brooke's toned abdomen and it caused them both to catch their breath. Haley quickly pulled her hands away as if she had touched the bonfire, and she looked down at her feet.

'This was a bad idea…' Both girls thought at the same time.

"I'm just taking you there so you'll feel a little bit more comfortable." Brooke explained, looking down at Haley. She didn't want her to think that she planned on taking advantage of her, she would never do that.

Nodding, Haley looked up at Brooke and smiled, trying her hardest to focus on her hazel eyes, and not on her perfect body. She had a feeling that she would actually be more comfortable naked in front of everyone in the entire school, than naked in front of Brooke Davis alone, on a beach.

They headed toward the less populated area of the beach. Haley's brown eyes were focused on the sand in front of her, so that she would not stare at Brooke's naked body. If she could, she would stare, because Brooke's body was one of the most beautiful sights she had seen in her lifetime. She envied every single guy who ever got to touch any part of her, especially Lucas. Where she only got fleeting glances, they were able to savor the sight, and she hated it.

Finally, they reached their destination.

It was a beautiful section of the beach. The only light source was the moonlight shining down on them. Haley was aware that Brooke's favorite place in the world to go was this beach, but she honestly hadn't understood the appeal until now.

Turning to face the shorter woman, a smile spread across her beautiful face, and hazel eyes met brown. Quickly, Brooke's sweet and innocent smile twisted into a devious smirk. "Next step." She paused, her voice lowering and filling with lust. "Strip."

The bluntness of the statement shocked Haley, and she nearly lost her balance, which was embarrassing because she wasn't even moving. "Excuse me?" She asked raising an almost accusing eyebrow at the diva.

Brooke rolled her eyes as she took a step closer to her, walking up behind Haley. Pressing her entire body flush against Haley's back, she whispered hotly against her neck. "Don't worry. I won't watch." With each word, her lips brushed against the sensitive skin of the tutor's ear. With one last smirk she turned and faced the other direction, giving her the privacy to strip.

Haley swallowed hard, because her throat had become so dry from the anxiety that she felt. She hadn't ever been so nervous.

She had been able to feel Brooke's soft lips brush against her ear, but that was nothing in comparison to her naked chest pressed against her back. 'Her nipples were so hard… I wonder if she is—cold—she must be cold Haley! That is all that it is.' She censored her thoughts.

Haley wasn't as skilled as Brooke was at taking off her clothes, and she felt awkward as she attempted to slip out of them gracefully. Stumbling in the sand, fumbling with her hands, and tripping over her own feet, it was embarrassing.

Although Brooke had said that she wouldn't look, she couldn't help it. She found herself turning to look over her shoulder at the beautiful woman and staring at her body as more and more was exposed. 'She is so freaking gorgeous… wow…' She thought as she watched Haley remove her bra, revealing her perfect breasts. Brooke let out an unintentional moan at the sight as she imagined running her fingers and tongue over them. Hazel eyes then traveled over Haley's stomach. Biting down on her bottom lip she continued to let her imagination run wild.

Her train of thought was interrupted as Haley tripped in the sand, and fell flat on her face while attempting to remove her pants. Brooke tried her hardest not to laugh, but she had to. This of course giving away that she had been watching, which further embarrassed the other woman.

Haley pouted and covered her exposed chest as she stood to her feet and glared at Brooke. "You said you wouldn't watch."

Brooke smirked as she extended her hand, lifting Haley's chin with her index finger so that she was looking her right in the eyes. "I couldn't resist…" Her voice was breathy as it died out. "Nathan sure is the luckiest guy on the planet."

Her cheeks darkened at the statement even more, if possible, and she shook her head. "Oh shush!" She pushed the hand away from her face, making sure to keep her body covered as well as not to touch anything inappropriate.

"Hey! Hey! I said no sulking! Now come on." Brooke stated as she ran past Haley into the cold waves, enjoying the feeling of the water splashing against her skin. She loved the ocean. She hoped that Haley would follow. 'I really hope she enjoys the view too…' She thought with a mischievous grin.

Haley more than enjoyed the view as she watched the brunette rush into the water, the moonlight causing her back side and legs to glow. Quickly she removed her panties before rushing toward the water. She wanted to cover herself in the waves as soon as possible.

Once both women were in the water for a few minutes, Brooke took her chance and moved closer to Haley. Still, she didn't touch her, just stood close to her. "Isn't it beautiful out here?" She asked casting her eyes toward the sky.

Haley glanced over at Brooke and smiled softly before whispering out. "Yeah… stunning."

'Is she talking about me? She sure as hell is looking at me.' Brooke wondered as a blush started to cover her cheeks.

"Oh my God!" Haley shouted loudly, startling the brunette beside her.

"What?!" Brooke asked looking around the ocean for any signs of danger. Her mind automatically going to "shark" or something worse, it could have been anything. She wanted to protect Haley.

"Nothing, I just swear I saw THE Brooke Davis—" She paused for a momentary silence in order to add to the suspense "—blushing." She whispered in a barely audible tone.

Brooke quickly became defensive. "I so was not!"

Haley laughed loudly, deciding to antagonize her some more. "Oh, you so were!"

Hazel eyes squinted as Brooke lifted a finger, pointing it at the shorter girl. "You will pay for that." She informed in a diabolical fashion, before dunking her entire body under the water, leaving Haley thrown off guard, looking around for her. Haley was suddenly insanely worried about what crazy thing Brooke might attempt to do, or if she would get hurt playing some sort of trick.

It didn't take long for Brooke to make her presence known. Haley heard a splash in the water behind her and then the cheerleader launched herself out of the water; she jumped onto her back and wrapped her arms around her neck and her legs tight around her waist.

Instinctively, Haley held her up, though Brooke was attempting to push her beneath the water. The tutor couldn't even concentrate on holding her up and saving herself, all that she could feel was Brooke's entire naked front pressed against her back. Her hardened nipples, and soft breasts brushing against her back, as well as her wet heated center against her lower back.

'Wait, wet!?' Large brown eyes widened, and she moaned out softly. Praying that Brooke didn't hear it. 'Jesus, did I make her wet? No, of course I didn't make her wet! We are in the ocean!'

Brooke noticed that Haley froze and she smiled to herself. Her stunt had had the effect that she had been hoping for, shock. 'And maybe she's even a bit turned on… though I'm not sure why she would be, that's probably just me.' Brook thought to herself as she noticed how turned on she was, she could feel wetness building between her thighs and blushed. 'I hope that Haley can't tell…'

Tightening her grip around Haley's neck, her fingertips innocently grazed the top of Haley's breasts. She wanted to move them lower, but restrained herself. Also willing Haley to move her hands, they were currently residing on Brooke's upper thighs, holding her up. 'If only she'd move them up…'

This thought only caused her womanhood to ache with need. Subconsciously, she moved against Haley's back, attempting to "push her under the water," when in reality, she just craved more contact.

The contact served to make Haley let out a groan, which surprised the woman who was wrapped around her. 'Why would she have moaned? Does she? No way… I mean this is Haley… married to Nathan, innocent Haley, that isn't possible Brooke!'

Haley was dealing with some embarrassing thoughts of her own. 'Oh god! I think I just moaned! Why me? Oh yeah, probably because she most definitely IS wet, and I can feel it all over my back!' Blushing, she tried her hardest to rationalize why Brooke would be wet. 'It definitely is not me, it can't be me, I could never turn her on… right?'

She allowed herself to be pushed under the water. She figured that it would be the only way to flush her mind of lustful thoughts, as well as the only way to put some distance between Brooke and herself. Brooke couldn't know how much this affected her. 'This probably doesn't mean anything to her… and tonight is the best night of my life, how pathetic.'

Haley had already memorized every touch, every feeling, every single part of tonight would be trapped in her memories for the rest of her life. They would haunt every single dream. This was the best night of her life.

When they finally came out of the water for air, both girls were laughing hysterically and coughing up water, until they heard someone on the beach. They both became quiet as if they were guilty of something and had gotten caught, neither looking to see who was watching them. A cough brought their attention to the person and they noticed that it was Lucas.

He actually seemed relieved to see that Brooke was with Haley and not some random guy, or guys, which upset Haley. 'Of course he isn't angry with me, why should he be? I'm not a threat. Brooke would never choose me over him.'

Letting out a sigh Haley thought it all over. Even if Brooke did want her somehow, she could never bring herself to hurt anyone like that. Lucas, Nathan, and even Peyton, all of them would feel completely betrayed. She would rather sacrifice her own happiness to keep them smiling.

Lucas smiled at them, looking toward his best friend. "I'd like to talk with my "girlfriend" if you don't mind."

They agreed and he thanked them before turning to look away so that they could get out of the water and dressed. He had seen Brooke naked on numerous accounts and she was not embarrassed to be naked in front of him, but he had no desire to see Haley naked. She was like a little sister to him.

Haley was so embarrassed by the situation and it had nothing to do with being naked in front of Lucas, that was just gross. It had to do with the fact that he didn't think of her as a threat. She knew that he didn't, and that he shouldn't, which only made it worse how amazing the night had been for her. It only made her feel guilty about enjoying it so much. 'Why did I enjoy it so much… how could I do that to him?'

"Finished!" Brooke shouted once they were fully clothed.

Lucas turned around smiling at Haley and shaking his head in disappointment at her actions. He hadn't expected her to ever do something as daring as this.

Not knowing what to do or say Haley muttered a simple "I'll leave you two alone." And she ran down the beach, hiding her face behind her hair.

Brooke's face fell as she watched Haley walk away. She hadn't ever felt the way she did tonight, and she had been with plenty of naked people in her lifetime. Still, nothing compared, and it was only the simplest of touches. 'And you will never feel it again… so I suggest you treasure it.'

Putting on her fake smile to her part-time boyfriend, and placing a hand on her hip Brooke asked "What's up?"

Wasting no time Lucas shrugged "I'm the guy for you. I know we're just part-time and that's cool. But, one of these nights you're going to realize it. I'm the guy for you Brooke Davis." He smiled before adding "You'll see." Then he turned to walk away leaving Brooke to only stare with guilty hazel eyes.

'It wouldn't be too bad.. If I had to be with any guy, he would be that guy.' She thought, though she couldn't help but remember before he showed up, those moments her and Haley shared. 'She's so… wow.' That was all she could think of, she wanted Haley so bad, but she knew she could never have her. So maybe Lucas would fix the problem.

Nodding to herself she decided he would fix the problem, and she wouldn't ever think of Haley that way again.

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Authors Notes:

Okay that took quite some time to type up, but I figured I would get it out there for yall! I have another chapter already written out, it's a bit slower pace than this one, but that is fine because eventually they WILL be together…

So how many wanna make bets that Brooke won't EVER think of Haley like that again? Hehe I bet I win!

If you want more you better encourage it!

~Tracy Cook