An Affair of Ethics

Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill characters

A/N: Thanks for the reviews guys, and sorry for the wait! Got one busy week-end... Btw, I'm glad you liked the Baley... And I hope you'll love this chapter...

Rating: T

Genre: Humor, Romance

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Chapter Six

Oh my God, this is so awkward…Why did he have to bring his whole crew with him? Brooke looked at her friend. Haley seemed rather fine with Lucas' little brother by her side. Well, at least one of them was okay. She didn't feel too comfortable being there with unfamiliar faces.

"So, are we ordering yet or what?" Nathan's voice suddenly broke the silence. Five heads turned to either look at him blankly, or glare at him coldly. It depends of who we're talking about. Nathan couldn't help but blush as he met Haley's eyes. She looked stunning tonight and he wouldn't mind bringing her home… so, in order for his plan to work, Lucas better work out with Brooke…

"Um… waitress please!" Peyton lifted her hand so the woman would see they were ready to order. The blonde then turned to her husband who was smiling smugly at Lucas. The two men were apparently having a secret quiet conversation on their own. It was their eye thing Peyton had never caught. She kicked Jake's leg under the table so he would notice her. When he yelped, she realized she hadn't been very soft with him. Sorry, she mouthed but her eyes were laughing. Jake glared at her and turned to the others. Nathan was completely enthralled in whatever Haley James was telling him while Lucas and Brooke were looking at everything but each other.

After what seemed a very, very long time, one waitress arrived to take their orders. "Sorry, we've got lots of people today. So, what will you all take?"

"Um, I'll take a filet mignon with French Fries s'il te plait, mademoiselle." Nathan said with his best French accent. Haley couldn't help but let out a laugh at his antics. Jake, Lucas and Peyton shared a surprised look. Never in a million years would they have though Nathan and Haley could have a nice time together.

"Uh, we'll both take a chili con carne, please." Jake said for his wife and him… It was funny, they were always eating the same thing at a restaurant. This way, they could compare their feelings on their meal after.

"Make it three." Haley added and gave the waitress a small smile.

"Fine." She then looked expectantly at Brooke and at Lucas who were still reading the carte. Brooke felt eyes on her and lifted her head.

"Oh sorry, I'll take a Caesar salad please." Brooke told her rather coldly.

"And I'll go for a carpaccio of beef with fries too, and without either parmesan or capers." Lucas added and leaned over Brooke to give the menu back to the waitress. His elbow brushed against her chest and she couldn't help but feel troubled by the friction between their bodies.

"Do you guys want some wine with it?"

"Uh, I don't know, why don't we take another Champagne bottle?" Brooke asked the others, carefully ignoring Lucas' eyes.

"Hey you're right! We've got a contract to celebrate between the two of you!" Nathan agreed looking at Lucas and then at Brooke. This time both Jake and Haley exploded in laugher seeing Lucas' face.

"You're serious, you want me to defend you?" Lucas asked Brooke directly. Peyton winced, biting her bottom lip hard. This didn't seem good at all. Why did Nathan have to bring the dreaded subject right now?

"Oh so now he talks…" She muttered and turned to face him. "To tell you the truth Lucas, I was waiting for this diner to end before taking a decision. Because I'm not sure you'll be good enough to defend my interests against Rachel's new lawyer."

"Oh really?" Lucas scoffed arrogantly; a bit offended she thought he wouldn't be good enough against another lawyer. He was one of the best out there, he knew it, and everybody did.

"She's already got a new lawyer?" Peyton asked the brunette who couldn't feel more grateful she had to ask that question.

"Yep, some guy named Felix Tagarro or something… He's very good apparently."

"No…" Lucas shook his head, not believing his ears. How Rachel could? She knew they hated him… "No… It's not… how…"

"The little bitch…" Jake muttered while both Peyton and Lucas nodded along.

"I guess by the look on your faces that you guys know him?" Haley questioned with a smile. She could already tell Lucas was going to take the case. His face said it all…

"Fine, I'll do it; I'll defend you against Rachel… for free seeing as you don't have any money." So kind of him… Jake thought as he noticed the glimmer in his friend's eyes. He was willing to do anything just to put Felix back to his place.

"You will? Really?" Brooke asked excitedly and he rolled his eyes at her. Couldn't she be more extravagant already?

"I just said it Brooke."

"Oh this is so great! Thanks, really, I don't know what I would have done if you'd said no." Brooke placed a hand on his leg under the table and gently rubbed his thigh.

"Yeah okay, no need to exaggerate…" He groaned a bit, noticing every eye was on them. He pulled her hand off his leg but didn't tear his eyes away from hers. What the hell was she trying to do? Just when he was starting to have a little respect for her…

"So you two kiss to seal the deal now?" Nathan said with a chuckle, noticing Lucas' eyes were still settled on Brooke. He was so sure those two were going to have sex tonight and that also meant very good news for him…and Haley. The young singer was going to get very, very lucky!

Brooke smiled at Haley victoriously. She had won a battle against that two faced bitch Rachel Sluttina… she had a lawyer…one of the best out there.

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