Well here is the latest chapter of this story. I did the math and saw that it's been a really long time since I updated so I wanted to give you all a long chapter. Let me know what you think. I hope you all are still interested in this story. Thanks.
Chapter Four
Complicated
Brooke quickly came to a halt when she felt the faint vibration of her cell. She swiftly removed her headphones and answered it."Hello?"
"Hey."
"Hey, you. What's up?"
"Nothing, just finishing up with practice. I was about to head back to my room, but wanted to call you first."
"Well if that doesn't make a girl feel special I don't know what does."she said with a smile."What's up Nate?"
"Are you doing anything later?"
"Nope. After I finish my jog I'm just gonna go back to my house and hang."
"You're jogging?"asked Nathan with a laugh.
"Yes. Don't sound so surprised. My ass doesn't stay looking this good by sitting on it all day."she said rolling her eyes. Guys were such idiots sometimes.
"And you do have a pretty great ass."he said once again with a laugh. He knew he'd enjoy a compliment like that.
"You know it."she too laughed."So what, you want to get together later?"
"Yeah, if you want we could go get something to eat. I mean since you do owe me a meal."
Brooke scoffed."Oh okay, so in other words you're broke and hungry."
"Yep, that's pretty much it."
"I figured. Well let me finish my jog and I'll call you later so you can tell me what time to pick your broke ass up."she laughed.
"Hey, could we please not go around advertising that please."
"What? The fact that you're broke?"
"Yeah."
"You're lucky. I'm friendless here. Who could I possibly tell? I'll call you later super star."
"Bye Brooke."
Brooke flipped her phone shut and replaced her headphones before continuing her jog. Dinner with Nathan definitely sounded like fun.
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Brooke swung her purse as she walked down the hall in search of Nathan's room. He told her where it was earlier on the phone, but still she was finding it hard to locate.
Brooke found herself excited and clapped her hands together when she finally stood in front of room 224. One knock was all it took before a very cute, but obviously too cocky guy answered the door. This had to be the jerky roommate Nathan talked about.
"Hello Beautiful. I don't know who you are, but you can definitely still come in."he smirked.
Brooke tried to think back to when she would have found his tacky come on amusing. It felt like such a long time ago. She quickly gave him an uninterested look, but entered anyways."Is Nathan here?"
"Nathan? You're here to see Nathan? Why would somebody as fine as you be looking for that loser?"
Brooke found herself getting annoyed."Is he here?"was all she asked.
"Nope. I guess this goes to show you you aren't very in importance to him. If you were here to see me I'd make it a point to be here. Wouldn't want to keep a fine thing like yourself waiting."
"Yeah, well good for you. I'm just gonna wait for him outside."said Brooke heading to the door.
"Hey, wait a second. Can I ask you a question before you go?"
Brooke rolled her eyes."Could I stop you?"
"Seriously? Why Nathan? You have seen the scrawny jerk, right? I mean a woman like you should be with a real man. A man that knows how to please a woman. Nathan doesn't even look like he knows how to please himself."he smiled as if that was the most clever he'd ever said.
Brooke let out a slight laugh. This guy was seriously full of himself and definitely had a problem with Nathan. Truth be told it was really beginning to piss her off."Do any of those lines actually work on girls? I mean they are so lame and out dated. If you must know, I am here to see Nathan because he is more man than you could ever hope to be. Nathan is the best sex I've ever had."she finished her sentence just as Nathan walked through the door. She hoped he hadn't heard her. That would be uncomfortable.
"Hey Brooke. I'm sorry I'm late."Nathan said as he noticed the scowl on his roommates face."So I see you've met Matt."
Brooke nodded as she walked over to Nathan, happy to see he hadn't heard anything. She grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the door."Lets go."she pulled Nathan behind her out the door without bothering to say bye.
"What was that about?"he asked as they made their way to her car.
Brooke shrugged as she handed Nathan her car keys."Nothing. That guys is such a jerk. I can see why you don't like him. Oh, and he definitely doesn't like you either."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because he basically tried to pick me up even after I said I was there to see you. Just watch your back around him."
"Hey, I'm not afraid of that asshole, but maybe you should stay away from him."
"You don't have to tell me twice. The bad thing is he was really cute until he opened his mouth."she laughed.
Nathan too let out a laugh."So where too?"
"Stella's?"
"You're not tired of it yet?"
"Nope, I love the food."
"Then Stella's it is."
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Brooke and Nathan took a seat at the cafe.
A plump older woman quickly made her way to them with menus in hand."Welcome to Stella's. It's good to see you again."said the woman to Brooke."It's been what? Hours?"she said with a small laugh.
Brooke shrugged."What can I say? I love the food here."
"That's what I love to hear. I feel like we should introduce ourselves, we've seen each other so much."
"Well my name is Brooke."she said holding out her hand.
"I'm Stella."said the woman taking Brooke's hand in her own.
Brooke's eyes widened."Oh. This is your place?"the lady nodded."Well your food is amazing. I've been here like four times in in two days."
"Yes, I know and thank you for the compliment."
Brooke looked over to Nathan."Oh, I'm sorry. Where are my manners? This is Nathan."
Nathan held out his hand."My record for this place isn't as good as Brooke's, but I have been here two times in two days."he laughed."And I have to agree, the food is great."
The lady smiled at them."Thank you both for the kind words. It's lovely to see such a good looking couple enjoying themselves as you are.You remind me of me and my Harry. I'll just leave you two alone. I just wanted to get an introduction of my two new favorite customers. I'll send a waitress right over to take your orders."
"Thank you." said both Brooke and Nathan.
The lady nodded and took her place behind the counter.
"She was so sweet."said Brooke with a smile."She may have just made me love this place even more. We definitely have to come here more often."
"More often than two times a day?"asked Nathan with a laugh.
Brooke rolled her eyes as a waitress came and took their order.
In no time their food was brought out.
"Is it good?"asked Nathan as he watched Brooke take a bite and close her eyes as she chewed it.
"Very."said Brooke digging in for a second bite.
Nathan laughed as she repeated her previous actions. It was refreshing to be with a girl who actually ate instead of just picking at their food and once they got home pigged out."So I was wondering..."he trailed.
"Wondering what?"question Brooke.
"I was wondering what you're doing Saturday night."
Brooke looked at him and shrugged."Nothing, why?"
"You wanna go out to a club?"
"With you?"
"No, by yourself. Of course with me."
"Okay, let me get this straight. You actually want to take me out to a club? Have you ever even been to a club?"she asked with a smile.
Nathan looked at her."What kind of question is that? Of course I've been to a club. I've been to tons of them."
Brooke knew he had, but it was fun teasing him."Can you dance?"
"Brooke."
"What? It's a simple question."
Nathan ignored the ridiculous question."Look, the thing is Josh, the guy I'm in High Fliers with, wants to take us out. His girlfriend is flying in this weekend and she doesn't know anyone here. He really wants for you two to get to know each other."
Brooke shrugged."It sound like it has the potential to be fun. I'll go."
"Good. I was hoping you'd say that."
Brooke smiled. It was time to play with him again."So is this like a double date or something?"
"What?"choked out Nathan.
Brooke laughed."I'm only kidding Nate."
Nathan rolled his eyes at her and threw a french fry at her causing her to laugh even harder.
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Brooke pulled up to Nathan's building."Well here we are. I'd walk you up, but I really don't want to risk seeing that ass you call a roommate again."
"Yeah, I wish I had that option."he smiled."Well I guess I'll see you later. I'll give you a call tomorrow."
"I'll be waiting. Oh, and tell Josh I'm looking forward to meeting his girlfriend."
"Will do. Bye Brooke."
"See ya, Nate."
Nathan waited until she drove off before walking into his building. He let himself into his room and found his roommate sitting on the couch watching T.V.
"You're home early. I guess you didn't hit that, huh?"
"Dude, shut the hell up."
"Hey don't be mad at me. Be mad at yourself. I mean there must be something wrong with you because that girl definitely looked like a slut to me."he let out a laugh as if that was the funniest thing he'd said all day.
Nathan walked over to the couch and stood in front of him blocking the T.V."Don't talk about Brooke like that Matt. You don't know her."
Matt let out a smirk."Why? What are you gonna do?"
"I'm gonna kick your ass, that's what I'm gonna do."said Nathan raising his voice.
Matt was a little taken back. Nobody had ever talked to him like that."Whatever. Just get the hell out of my way. I'm trying to watch T.V."
Nathan stood there for a few seconds longer before walking off to his bed. Sharing a room with this guy was definitely going to be hard.
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Brooke threw herself on her bed and smiled. She'd had a lot of fun with Nathan tonight. She found herself having fun with him a lot lately. She pulled out her cell phone and dialed.
"Hello?"
"Hey girly. What are you doing?"she asked Peyton.
"Nothing, just sitting here drawing."
"Well put those freaky drawings away. I miss my best friend. Talk to me."
"I miss you too Brooke, so much. I really wish you were here."choked out Peyton.
Brooke frowned at the tone of her voice."What's wrong P.Sawyer?"she paused waiting for her to answer, but nothing came."Peyton, come on what's wrong? You know you can always tell me anything."
Peyton silently cried on her end. She knew she needed to tell Brooke about Lucas, but she couldn't find the words. She couldn't have Brooke hate her again. The last time this happened it almost killed her."Something happened Brooke."
"What? What happened Peyton?"
Peyton heard the worry in her voice and it broke her heart even more. She couldn't tell her now. There was no way she could hurt her like that again. Lucas didn't want to hurt her again either and they both had an agreement not to say anything.
"Peyton?"called out Brooke."You still there?"
"Yeah, I'm still here. Sorry."
"What's going on? You're scaring me. I'm over here thinking the worst."
"Don't do that B. It's nothing really. I'm just being silly."
"Don't do that Peyton. Don't back peddle. There is definitely something wrong so just tell me what it is."
Peyton wasn't sure what to tell her. She knew Brooke wouldn't let it go and she had to say something so she said the first thing that came to mind."I got a call from an out of area number. I thought it was Jake."
"Oh my god, was it?"
Peyton hated lying to her, but there was no there way."I don't know. All I heard was static and then the line went dead."
"Did you try to call it back?"
"No."
"No?"
"Yeah, no. What if he had to hang up in a hurry. If I called back I might have gotten him in trouble."
"I guess you're right. I'm sorry P."
"Me too. I'm sorry I freaked you out. I just needed someone to vent to. It sucks that you are so far away."
"I know. I feel the same way, but it's only for three months. Time will fly by before we know it."
"I hope so."
"It will. I promise. Now I should get going, but if you need me call me, no matter what time it is. I'm always gonna be here for you."
Peyton wiped away a stray tear that had fallen."I know. I love you for that. I'll talk to you later B."
"You too P. Love you, bye."
Peyton hung up the phone. It was getting harder to talk to Brooke. Keeping this secret was too much. Brooke knew something was going on and she hoped she'd covered with the whole Jake thing, but that wouldn't last long. She already felt really guilty for lying. It was only a matter of time before the truth came out and nothing would be the same again.
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Brooke pulled the robe around her tighter as she air dried her hair. She sat down in front of her vanity ready to apply her make up and yawned. She was a little tired. She hadn't really slept last night. The conversation she had with Peyton replayed a dozen times in her head. Poor Peyton, she seemed really upset. It sucked that Jake was gone. Peyton loved him and really missed him. She would give anything to have Jake back in Tree Hill with Peyton, but of course there was nothing she could do.
Brooke stood up and walked over to her bed and threw herself down. She wasn't really in the mood to get dressed anymore. She wanted to be back home with everyone with everything the way it used to be, where everyone was happy and together. She closed her eyes and then the phone rang. She made a face before reaching over and picking it up."Hello?"
"Hey. Did I wake you?"asked Nathan.
Brooke smiled, something she found herself doing a lot without thinking."No. I've been up for a while. I just got out of the shower."
Nathan took a loud deep breath."Oh the mental pictures."
"Shut up you perv. What's going on?"
"Nothing. I was just bored and decided to call you."
"Thanks. So how did the rest of your evening with the roommate from hell go?"
"It wasn't that bad. I just stayed on my side of the room after I told him to stay away from you."
"You did? That's really sweet and all, but you didn't have to do that. I'm a big girl Nate. I can take care of myself and it's not like I'd go anywhere near him again."
"I know, but he seems like he might need that heads up."
"Whatever. So things are okay over there?"
"Yeah they're good. So what about you?"
"What about me?"she asked a little confused."
"What did you do after you left me to fend for myself?"
"Shut up. I did no such thing. Anyways I just came back home and called Peyton."
"Yeah? That's good. Tell her I said hi the next time you talk to her."
"The funny thing is, she doesn't know you're down here with me."
"You didn't tell her? Why not? I'm always the center of all girls conversations."he let out a laugh.
"Please. You wish we spent our time talking about you, but sadly that's not the case. We actually talked about Jake."
"Why, is he back?"
"No, and Peyton isn't doing too good at home by herself."
"It must really suck for her not having you there."
"Yeah just like it sucks for me not having her here."
"I hope I'm helping a little." he said pretending to seem hurt.
"Well you're okay, but you're no Peyton Sawyer."
"Well I hope that she's okay. I mean I know we aren't that close anymore, but still you know."
"Yeah, so anyways what's your plans for today?"
"Nothing really, probably just stay in the room until we go out later. My roommates gone. What about you?"
"Probably the same, just stay here. I'm feeling lazy today."
"Yeah, I'm feeling a little like that too."he paused."Hey Brooke someone is at the door I'll call you later okay?"
"Yeah. I can't wait. Bye."
"Bye."
Nathan threw the cordless phone down on his bed and walked to the door."Hey man. What's up?"he asked as Josh walked in.
"Nothing I'm on my way to the airport and just wanted to make sure everything was set for tonight."
"Everything is fine. I just got through talking to Brooke and she can't wait."
Josh nodded."Good. Well I guess I should get going. Sasha will kill me if I make her wait."he walked to the door and turned around."Hey, you doing anything in like an hour or so?"
Nathan shrugged."Not that I know of. Why? What's going on?"
"I just had an idea. Do you think Brooke is free?"
"She should be. She said she was just going to lay around the house today."
"Well I was planning on taking my girl to get some lunch. I thought maybe it would be a good idea to get the girls together before tonight. You know, see if they hit it off."
"Yeah, okay. That sounds good to me. I'll call Brooke and see if she's up to it. Call me after you pick Sasha up and I'll let you know what's up."
"Okay. Thanks man. Your girl is really helping me out with my girl. Tell her I said thanks. See ya."
Nathan gave a quick nod as he picked up his phone and dialed the now familiar number.
Brooke looked at her phone and smiled when she saw who it was."Didn't I just talk to you?"she asked opting for no hello."Did you miss me already?"she laughed.
"You wish."
"Whatever. So what happened in the short amount of time we weren't talking and you had to run to tell me about it, Nate?"
"Well Josh wants to know if we want to go get something to eat with him and Sasha."
"Sasha's the girlfriend, right?"
"Yep."
"It sounds like fun, but I don't think I can. I need to go to the mall and find something to wear for tonight."
"Didn't you go shopping the other day?"
"Yeah, and? I didn't buy anything to wear to a club opening."
"Is there such an outfit?"
"You better believe it. I just need to find it."
"Well I'm sure it won't take long, right?"
"You've never gone shopping with me. Something like this can take all day."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes it's a real task."
"So I guess that's a no for lunch then?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry. Unless..."
"Unless what?"
"Well if they want, we could have lunch at the mall. There are tons of restaurants there. Then I could go shopping after."
"Well aren't you smarter than you look."he laughed.
"Shut up you ass. So do you think that would be okay with Josh? I'd really like to meet his girlfriend."
"I'm sure he won't mind. He's gonna call me back once he picks her up. I'll call you then."
"Sure thing. I guess I'll talk to you later hot stuff."she hung up without waiting for a reply.
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Brooke strolled down the stairs and to answer the door. She smiled at the group of people standing there."Hey guys."
"Hey. Brooke this house is huge."said Nathan with a whistle.
"I told you so. It's twice if not three times as big as our other house. It seems as if my parents are definitely trying to prove something."she turned to the two standing next to him and smiled."Hi, you must be Josh and Sasha. It's nice to meet you."
"Hey, Brooke. It's nice to finally meet you. This boy over here never shuts up about you."said Josh nudging Nathan.
Nathan's eyes widened a bit and he playfully pushed Josh as he turned to Brooke."He's kidding. Don't listen to a word he says."
Brooke held up her hands and shook her head."Hey, you didn't hear me complaining. Hey Sasha."
Sasha smiled softly."Hi."she said a little nervous. It was weird because she never got nervous. She chalked it up to being in a new state with new people.
"Sorry, my girl is kinda shy."said Josh putting an arm around her shoulder.
Sasha wiggled out from under it."I am not. It's just a little weird coming here and not knowing anyone."
"Don't worry. I know exactly how you feel. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have Nathan here with me."said Brooke looking at him smile."But I think we should get going before I give him an even bigger head than he already has."Brooke ushered them out."So everyone is okay with eating at the mall right? I really need to go shopping."
"Okay? Hell Sasha just about jumped on me when she hear you suggested it."
Brooke smiled."Really? Well then it sounds like we're gonna get along just fine."she said as she linked her arm with Sasha's.
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Brooke took a sip of her iced tea and turned to Sasha."Now you do drink, right?"
"What do you think? I don't own a fake ID to drink juice."laughed Sasha.
"You really are my kind of girl."
"Yeah, mine too."joked Josh.
Sasha rolled her eyes."I just hope I can get this guy to dance with me."she nodded in Josh's direction.
Brooke nodded."What about you Nate? Are you going to dance with me?"
Nathan shook his head."I don't dance Brooke. You know that."
"Yeah, well things change."she turned to Sasha."It's probably gonna end up being me and you dancing together."she agreed.
"I wouldn't mind watching that."said Josh.
"Me either."laughed Nathan.
"You are such guys."said Sasha in mock disgust.
"Aren't they?"asked Brooke getting up and patting Nathan on the head."I'll be right back. I need to use the restroom."
"I'll go with you."said Sasha getting up .
"So they're getting along real well."said Josh waiting them walk away talking.
"Yeah, I can't wait to see them together tonight drunk. If Sasha is anything like Brooke then it should be interesting."laughed Nathan. He knew drunk Brooke and when she wasn't being a bitch she was actually a lot of fun.
Brooke placed her purse and cell on the sink counter before going into a stall."So how long have you and Josh been together?"she called out.
"God, it's been forever. I guess it's been like five years. We started dating when we were thirteen."
"Wow, that's a long time."
"Yeah, but I love him so much so it's good."
"Well good for both of you. Not many people, especially our age stay together that long. And you both look so happy still."
"Yeah we are."said Sasha when she heard a phone ringing."Hey it's your phone Brooke."
"Will you see who it is please?"
She picked up the phone."It says P. Sawyer."
"Oh, answer it please. I'm coming out in one sec."
"Sure. Hello?"
"Um hi. I'm sorry, I think I have the wrong number."said Peyton a little confused. She was sure she dialed the right number.
"Are you looking for Brooke?"
"Yeah, this is her phone, right?"
"Yeah she's just washing her hands, one second."she held out the phone.
"Thanks. Hello."
"Hey Brooke. Who was that?"
"Oh, that was Sasha. She's my new Cali friend. What's up?"
"Nothing. I was just calling to check on you."
"I love you too P.Sawyer. How are things going in lovely Tree Hill?"
"Boring without you to get in trouble with."
"I knew it would be. Sorry."
"It's fine. So what are you and that girl doing?" asked Peyton a little jealous. She remembered her name, but wasn't about to acknowledge it. Brooke wasn't supposed to have a new friend there. She was supposed to be miserable like she was.
"Her name is Sasha and we're just having lunch and doing a little shopping. There is this new clubbing opening tonight that we're going to."
"Wow. It sounds like you're having a lot of fun down there."
"I am. California isn't so bad. I still wish I was back home, but it's okay here."
"Well I wish you were here too."
Brooke smiled into the phone."So you doing okay? You sound kind of weird."
"Yeah, it just sucks not having my best friend here."
"I know and I miss you too. Now I know I probably shouldn't ask, but how is Lucas?"
Peyton stiffened at the mention of him."He's good, I guess. I like I said we really aren't hanging out."
"Well like I said you really should. I mean it really must suck not having me there so you two should keep each other busy until I get back and monopolize both of your time."Brooke looked up and saw Sasha motion she was going to go back to the table."Just give me one sec."she said to her."Peyt I gotta go, but I'll call you later."
"Yeah, sure. Have fun tonight."
"There's gonna be alcohol so you know I'll have fun."she laughed."Talk to you later Peyt."
"Bye Brooke."
Brooke shut her phone."Sorry about that. That was just my bestest friend in the whole world. She's a little lonely in Tree Hill without me."
"It must suck being there by herself. I know the feeling."
"But she's not really alone. She has Lucas."
"Who's Lucas? A boyfriend?"
"No, an ex of both of ours."she said nonchalantly.
Sasha's eyes widened a bit."What?"
"Yeah, it's a pretty long story. Peyton liked him, I liked him, he liked her, she turned him down, we spent time together and got together, they cheated, I hated them, I forgave them, we all be came friends again, oh and Lucas wants me back. That about covers it."she said taking a much needed breath.
"So how does Nathan feel about him wanting to be with you?"
"He doesn't care. Why would he? Lucas is his brother anyways."
"So let me get this straight. Your boyfriend doesn't care that his brother, your ex, wants you back?"she was more than a little confused, but maybe that's how small towns worked.
"Wait a second, Nathan isn't my boyfriend."
"But, I thought that's what Josh said."
Brooke shook her head."No, Nathan is, or was married to a good friend of mine."
"Isn't he only seventeen?"
"Yeah, but that didn't stop them. They're divorced now or annulled or what ever you call it."
"Wow, you all lead exciting lives."laughed Sasha.
"You don't know the half of it. Lets go though, before the guys decide to leave us."
"Na, Josh knows better."
Brooke nodded."I see you have him trained."
Sasha laughed."I try."
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Brooke walked into the club and looked around. It was huge. She could see the different areas that held the different music. This definitely wasn't a Tree Hill club. She turned to Nathan."Isn't this place amazing?"
He nodded at her. This place definitely looked like fun.
"So I take it you approve Brooke."said Josh coming up behind her.
Brooke smiled."I more than approve. Oh, and thanks for getting us in here as twenty one. I don't think this place would have taken my fake ID."she laughed.
"No problem. So why don't you girls stay here and Nathan and I will go get some drinks."
"That sounds good."said Sasha.
Josh gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before before walking off with Nathan."So Brooke looks pretty hot tonight."he shouted over the loud music.
Nathan turned back to look at Brooke. She was now moving to the music. She was wearing a short black skirt and a tight brown top with a very revealing neckline. She did look good. He'd have to be blind not to see it. Seeing her move to the music under this light she looked even better. He shook his head. What was he doing? He couldn't be thinking like that. This was Brooke. Brooke Davis, ex to his brother and good friend to his ex wife. There was no way he should be thinking about her. It was wrong. After everything that Brooke told him about Lucas wanting her back, for some reason he felt as if they were together and as much as he hated that guy it wouldn't be right."She looks alright." he finally commented back.
Josh scoffed."Yeah, okay, like that's really what you think."
Nathan turned to him once they hit the bar."Dude, what the hell is this? What are you trying to pull?"
Josh raised his hands."Nothing man, chill. I was just stating the obvious. Brooke is hot."
Nathan turned back to her. She was still dancing with Sasha."Yeah, I know she looks good, but so what? There are tons of girls here that look good."
"Maybe, but none of those girls are Brooke. None of those girls are the one you'll be eying all night long."
"I don't know what you're talking about. I like her, but only as a friend."
"Sure. Look Nathan, I may be wrong, but I know what I see with you two."
"You are wrong. It doesn't matter either way. She's into my brother. They're probably getting back together the second she gets home."
"Did she say that?"
Nathan shook his head."No, but she might as well have."
"All I'm saying is that you're here and so is she. As of right now you two are single. Just have fun, forget about everything and have fun. If once you get back to Hick Hill, you both want to stop, then fine, but right now don't think so much. You two shouldn't be worrying about anyone else."
Nathan thought about Josh's words. They all made sense, but could he, could they? No. She was Brooke. He didn't have any feelings for her, he never even thought of her like that. There was no way anything could happen with them."Lets just get the drinks."was all he said.
Josh shook his head. Nathan was being so stubborn. he wasn't sure why he was trying so hard to get them together. It just seemed as if they wanted it, but maybe he was wrong. It was their life and he was going to stay out of it."Sure thing."
Brooke turned away from Sasha when when she felt someone tap her shoulder lightly. She smiled up at Nathan as he held out a drink to her."Thank you Nathan."she said as she took a drink."Not enough Vodka. You're gonna have to buy me more if you're trying to get me drunk."she laughed.
"Hey, if you want me to buy you another drink, I'll buy you another."he smiled.
Brooke smirked."And if I want you to dance with me, you'll dance with me."she said now reaching for Nathan's hand.
"Come on Brooke, you know I didn't say that."
"You didn't have to, you were thinking it. Now come on Boy Toy, lets go."she grabbed Nathan's hands and before pulling him away she turned back."We'll be back."
Brooke found a spot on the dance floor and threw her arms around Nathan's neck and began to move to the music. She loved dancing, especially with someone who could keep up with her and by the looks of it Nathan looked like he could.
Nathan rested his hands on Brooke's hips and moved along with her. He pulled her to him so they could move together. He wanted to feel her body against his and dancing was the perfect opportunity to do so without it being weird.
Brooke smiled up at him before turning around and dancing with her back to him.
Nathan placed his hand on her bare stomach and once again pushed her into him. He kept his hand in place, while dancing with her.
Brooke leaned into Nathan and placed her hand on the back of his neck. She could have sworn she heard his breath catch at her touch. She shrugged it off as she ground against him.
Nathan closed his eyes. It was all he could do not to turn her around and kiss her. As they continued to dance Nathan's fingers slipped under the material of Brooke's skirt.
Brooke found herself smiling when she felt Nathan caress her stomach. She could tell just their dancing was turning him on and it was doing the same to her.
Nathan lowered his head to her shoulder, wanting to be even closer to her.
Brooke closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of his warm breath against her neck. Without thinking she pulled him down closer and tightened her hand around his neck.
Nathan allowed himself to move further and in no time he found his lips pressed against her skin. He trailed light feathery kisses down her bare shoulders and neck. He could taste the mixture of vanilla and sweat on her damp skin. He began to move his lips toward her cheek. He needed to taste her lips. He needed to kiss her.
Brooke slowly turned her head to look at him. His lips against her skin felt good. She hadn't felt this good in a long time and that feeling made her want more. She wanted to kiss him.
Nathan looked down at her as he slowly began to lower his head. He was going to kiss her. He had to admit it was something that he had thought about a lot lately...His lips were mere inches away from hers. He could already taste it. He closed his eyes ready...suddenly he was bumped from behind, knocking him out of his Brooke trance. He held Brooke's waist tighter so she wouldn't fall. After a simple sorry from the guy that bumped into them he turned back to Brooke."Are you okay?"
Brooke nodded a little disappointed they were interrupted."Yeah, but we should get back already. It's kinda hot."she fanned herself. Without waiting for a response she walked off the dance floor and over to Sasha and Josh, who were kissing by the bar. She walked passed them, not wanting to bother them. The bartender quickly went to her."Can I have a shot of Vodka, please?"he gave her what he thought was a sexy smile before going to get her drink. Once it was placed in front of her she gulped it down. She motioned for another and the guy happily got it for her.
"So who are you trying to forget?"he asked leaning closer to her.
Brooke just looked at him."Why do you think I am drinking to try and forget someone? Why can't I drink just to drink?"
The bartender raised his hands."Hey, sorry. I didn't mean anything by it. I was just making conversation."
"Yeah, well you don't get paid to converse, you get paid to get drinks. Now why don't you do your job and get me another."he shot her an ugly look before going to her her vodka. Brooke didn't feel the least bit sorry for being rude. She hated people who assumed things about her. They pretty much were always wrong, but the thing that got her this time was that this stranger was actually right. She was trying to calm herself down and forget what had just happened with Nathan.
The bartender came back and placed the shot in front of her."If that's it I'll give you your total."he said rather coldly. She was hot, but a real bitch. It sucked, but they always came in the combination.
Brooke rolled her eyes and started to reach for her money when an arm came across her shoulder.
"I got it."said a voice. Brooke turned to see Nathan standing behind her. She nodded as he handed the guy a twenty and told him to keep the change.
"So what did you drink in that short amount of time that cost nearly twenty bucks?"he smiled.
"Three shots of Vodka. Why, you want some? I'll buy. It's the least I can do."
Nathan shook his head."No thanks. I'm perfectly happy with this beer."he raised it to her.
"Sissy."she laughed. She smiled when he also laughed. It was okay. Everything was okay. There was no need to feel weird. They were friends that just got caught up in the moment.
"So I guess the party is over here."said Josh walking over with Sasha."We saw you gulping down those shots Brooke. Are you drunk yet?"
Brooke shook her head."No, I can hang."she laughed.
"Oh, yeah? You think so?"asked Josh. Brooke nodded and he motioned the bartender over."Yeah, give us four shots of whatever she was drinking."
"And when we're done give us four more."said Brooke.
Josh walked over to Brooke and placed his arm around her."I like this girl. I think I just found my new drinking buddy."the guy placed the eight shots down and Josh paid."Okay."he raised his glass."This is to the girl who can hang."he downed his shot and made a face as it burned."Damn girl."he watched as she downed her shot without a flinch."You've had four of these?"
She nodded and picked up another."Yep, soon to be five."she downed that one as well.
"I guess your girl can hang with the big dawgs."said Josh looking at Nathan.
"Yeah, I guess she can, but I really think that's enough shots for her tonight."said Nathan taking his his two shots away from her. He quickly drank them both. He didn't really want them, but it was the only way to keep them away from Brooke. He wanted to laugh at the look she gave him, but didn't. He pushed Sasha's shots toward."Please drink those before Brooke does."
Sasha let out a laugh."Okay, but I don't think it's such a good idea. I've already had a lot to drink."she drank them both.
"No more for you either Sash."said Josh.
"Well since no one is drinking anymore, how about we all go and dance?"suggested Nathan.
Brooke smiled and willingly gave him her hand, the affects of the alcohol already starting to get to her. She once again wrapped her arms around his neck, but this time they didn't get too close. There were times though, that Brooke and Sasha danced together and they put on quite a show. Nathan and Josh stood back as they watched the girls move about together. There was no doubt they were drunk.
The boys were finally able to pull the girls apart and after a few long goodbyes and promises to call each other, those coming from the girls. They'd already made plans to hang out the following day, they went their separate ways. The ride home had been amusing. Drunk Brooke was always fun.
Nathan pulled up to Brooke's house and got out of the car. He went to the other side and opened the door for Brooke. He helped her out and walked with her up to the front door.
"So I had a lot of fun tonight."she said.
"Yeah, I know you did."he let out a small laugh.
"No, I mean real fun. Sure I've had some good times, but it's been a long time since I let go and had fun. I can't remember the last time I drank like this. It was a lot of fun. I know I won't be saying that tomorrow, but tonight was worth it. It felt really good to let loose and know that you were there with me. It's good not having to worry about a guy trying to take me home at the end of the night because he knows I'm drunk. You really are a good guy Nate. Thank you for taking such good care of me."she walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. She pulled away slightly as his arms wrapped around her waist. She leaned in and gave him a small kiss on the lips. It was over just as quickly, but something in her wanted to do it again, so she did. She slowly lowered her lips once again onto his and kissed him.
The kiss was gentle at first, but as soon as she felt him react to her her actions became fevered. She kissed him more hungrily.
Nathan wasn't sure what he was supposed to do at first, but he knew he wanted to kiss Brooke again, so when she leaned in the second time he went for it. He kissed her back. His hands tightened around her.He could tell she was really into what they were doing and he wanted to give her more. He slowly began to trace her bottom lip with his tongue, wanting to deepen the kiss, not only for her, but for him as well. She slowly parted her lips and his tongue sunk in, wanting to taste her. Without even realizing it, he had her up against the door. Both of their hands were moving madly along the other wanting to rid themselves of the barriers.
Nathan stilled his actions when he felt Brooke trying to open the door. He knew where this was headed. They had both had too much to drink and if this continued in her house they would end up in bed and he wasn't so sure that's what she would want if she were sober. Her words replayed in his head. She was glad not to have to worry about a guy wanting to take her home only because she was drunk. He wasn't that kind of guy and he wouldn't become that guy tonight. He slowly stepped away as Brooke got the door opened. He shook his head as she motioned him in."I can't go in there Brooke."
"Why? You don't want this?"she asked.
"Yes, more than you know and I'm beating myself up right now for being able to think clearly. You're really drunk Brooke and I'm not exactly sober myself. This would probably be a mistake to us in the morning."
Brooke nodded and looked down."Okay, maybe you're right."she looked up and closed the gap between them. Once more she leaned in and gave him a small kiss."That was for you being such a good guy. You're definitely one of a kind. Thanks for taking care of me tonight."she stepped away from him and walked inside her house."Goodnight Nate. I'll talk to you tomorrow."with one last smile she closed the door.
Nathan stood planted there just watching the closed door. Had he really just done that? Turned down a very willing Brooke Davis? What did that mean? Did it mean that he was starting to have real feelings for her? He knew it would have been wrong to sleep with her being the way she was so he stopped it. He shook his head and turned to walk back to Brooke's car. Things were definitely starting to get complicated.