CHAPTER 8: What's next
The next day everyone woke up happy. Peyton and Jake had slept together for the first time. For Jake it felt like being on paradise. Peyton was happy too, because she thought she had starting taking her heart back from Lucas and giving it to Jake, who was great. Nathan and Haley were happy because yesterday they took a very important decision for their future; as soon as they would graduate, they would get married. Lucas and Brooke were happy because they talked about their relationship and things were better then they ever were. Julian, well he was just happy.
At school
Brooke and Lucas had arrived at school early today. They were at the lockers when Brooke spotted her favourite couple, Naley.
BROOKE: Hey, you two.
She said loud, so that they would hear her, and waved her hand. Nathan and Haley turned and saw Brooke with a stupid grin on her face.
HALEY: Hey, tiger. What's up? (she said happily)
When Brooke saw Haley's face, she realized that something great must have happened. Brooke was always good at reading people, but with Haley it was much easier, because Haley was never afraid to show to other people who she is and how she feels and because all these years they were so close that they knew each other extremely well. Brooke looked at Haley and raised her eyebrow.
BROOKE: Haley, what the hell happened yesterday?
HALEY: What?
BROOKE: Come on Hales, you know what I am talking about. This stupid face, screaming I am so darn happy is there because something must have happened. And of course mister hot shot has something to do with it.
Haley looked at Nathan and they both smiled. Haley loved that Brooke was able to read her like an open book, but this time she was hoping that Brooke wouldn't notice her happiness, because Haley wanted to tell that she was engaged with Nathan, when all her friends were there. But maybe, she thought, Brooke and Lucas deserved to be the first people to know about their marriage, since they were the closest friends and their maid of honour and best man. Haley looked once again at Nathan, who nodded.
HALEY: We, I mean Nathan and I… we are getting married in like 7 months.
BROOKE: What?
Haley's face dropped. She thought that Brooke would be happy for her.
BROOKE: I mean, that's great tutor girl; or should I call you tutor wife? Congratulations Hales. (hugging her friend tightly)
HALEY: Thanks you. (relieved)
LUCAS: Man, I am really happy for you.
Lucas said to his brother hugging him and patting his back.
NATHAN: Thank you, Luke. Please, don't tell anything to dad or mom. (looking at Brooke) Hey, Davis, don't I deserve a hug or something?
BROOKE: Sure. Come here, you mister. (they hug) I am happy for… OH MY GOD (Brooke screamed) Haley, why didn't you tell me?
HALEY: Tell you what?
BROOKE: That you are pregnant…
LUCAS: You are what?
HALEY: Luke, I a…
NATHAN: Really, Hales, you didn't tell me either? I cant believe you. (angry)
HALEY: Nathan, no…
BROOKE: You didn't know Nathan?
NATHAN: She never told me…
BROOKE: Ok, then, something is wrong in this story.
NATHAN: Yeah, Haley never told me that she was pregnant.
HALEY: I AM NOT PREGNANT.
Haley was really pissed off; she practically screamed that she wasn't pregnant. Everyone in the corridor looked at her and soon the whispers started. Haley looked angry at Brooke, who was ashamed of what she had thought.
HALEY: Why would you say that I am pregnant?
BROOKE: Because you two are planning to get married. Who gets married that young without a reason? Please don't be mad at me Haley.
Brooke gave Haley her infamous puppy-dog-eye look, trying to soften Haley's expression. Lucas chuckled. Brooke was very impulsive and never thought before she spoke. Misunderstandings, like this one, happened often because Brooke jumped easily to conclusions. Brooke hit Lucas with her elbow on the stomach and Lucas immediately stopped.
HALEY: Ok, I am not mad at you. Oh and by the way people get married at this age because they are in love.
Brooke was ready to say something to Haley, when the corner of her eyes saw something strange; Peyton and Jake entering the school entrance, holding hand.
BROOKE: What the fuck?
NATHAN: What, you don't know what love is?
BROOKE: (rolling her eyes) No dump ass. Look who is coming.
Brooke pointed with her head towards Peyton and Jake. Everyone turned to look at what Brooke was talking about. They all raised her eyebrows and said "oh" in unison.
BROOKE: Seems like you are not the only one with starling news Hales. Sawyer got a boyfriend.
Brooke clapped her hands in enthusiasm and started walking through the rest of the students towards Peyton and Jake.
BROOKE: You two totally did it last night. (she shouted)
PEYTON: Brooke, shut up. Everyone is looking at us.
BROOKE: Oh, come on Sawyer, they always look at us. Now, I want every detail.
PEYTON: Broooooke…
BROOKE: Come on, P. Sawyer, I see it in your eyes that you had sex last night.
PEYTON: Ok, I had.
Brooke jumped on Peyton and hugged her. Although she was sure that Peyton and Jake were now for sure more than friends, she always liked to be confirmed. She then turned to Jake.
BROOKE: Good job daddy-boy.
JAKE: Thanks for noticing me party-girl.
BROOKE: I knew you would get in Sawyer's pants. (she winked) Now I have to take her away from you.
Brooke gave a peck on Jake's cheek and started dragging Peyton, to the rest of the gang. Peyton looked back at Jake and mouthed a "sorry" to him. Jake, who was laughing just nodded.
Lunch time at school
Brooke, Peyton, Haley, Lucas, Nathan and Jake were sitting at "their" table talking about the wedding and about "Jeyton"; this is how Brooke had named the new couple. While talking, Brooke noticed Julian sitting at a table with two boys. They hadn't met all day and Brooke thought she should go talk to him, after what had happened the last day. Brooke excused herself and stood up. She walked to Julian's table and sat next to him.
BROOKE: Hey.
JULIAN: Oh, hey Brooke.
BROOKE: (turned to face the other boys) Hi, I am Brooke.
JUNK: Hi Brooke, I am Junk, Julian's best friend.
MICHAEL: I am Michael. Julian's other best friend.
Brooke smiled at the two boys. They seemed cool.
BROOKE: Nice to meet you guys.
JUNK: Nice to meet you too. You know, we have heard so much about you that we wanted to meat you.
BROOKE: Yeah, people are kind of talking about me.
MICHAEL: Yeah, but we have heard most stuff from Jules.
BROOKE: Really?
Brooke looked at Julian, who was looking at his two friends with a I-will-kill you look.
JULIAN: I just told them that we met.
BROOKE: (making a hurt face) Didn't you tell them that we are friends?
JULIAN: I did.
BROOKE: Ok. Now, Jules, come on…
Brooke stood up and took his hand and started pulling him. Julian looked at her puzzled. However, he didn't ask her where they were going to go; actually he didn't care as long as he would be with her.
BROOKE: Nice to meet you guys. See you later.
Brooke dragged Julian through the school yard and stopped when she had reached the table she was sitting some minutes earlier. When Julian realized where they were heading he was shocked. He wanted to meat her friends, but she should have told him that it would happen today. But Julian wasn't the only one who seemed to be taken back. Everyone at the table looked at her shocked. They all knew that Brooke and Lucas had a fight about him the previous day, how could Brooke bring Julian at their table?
BROOKE: Julian, this is everyone. Everyone this is Julian.
JULIAN: Hi.
Julian had started to feel nervous because he would meet Brooke's friends, but they didn't make it any easier for him, they all stared at him but they never spoke. Brooke looked at her friends a bit pissed off and disappointed. Jake who realized that it started to be too weird and annoying decided that it was time to break the silence.
JAKE: Hey. I am Jake. Nice to meet you.
HALEY: Hi Julian, I am Haley.
BROOKE: Ok, since my other friends don't want to speak I 'll talk for them. The blond next to Jake is Peyton. This hot shot over here is Nathan and this broody one, (sits on Lucas' lap) this is my Lucas.
JULIAN: Nice to meet you.
LUCAS: Nice to meet you too. I have heard a lot about you.
JULIAN: Oh. I have heard a lot about you.
LUCAS: Yeah, Brooke likes to talk about me. She is kind of obsessed (Brooke slapped Lucas on his shoulder)
JULIAN: I think she is.
PEYTON: Hey, Julian, come sit down.
JULIAN: Thanks.
NATHAN: So Julian, what do you like to do?
JULIAN: Well I like playing basketball, but I also like maths.
HALEY: You like maths?
JULIAN: (shrugging his shoulder) Yeah.
HALEY: That's great. I mean I love maths too, but these people are not much of studiers.
JULIAN: Yeah, there are not much people who like maths.
PEYTON: Do you like music?
JULIAN: Yeah.
PEYTON: Do you like The Cure?
JULIAN: I love them. I have their whole discography.
PEYTON: I think I like you.
Brooke watched their friends talking with Julian and smiled. She was glad that they were willing to get to know with Julian. Even Lucas was really trying, although some times he would say some mean things. Julian had started feeling comfortable with them. They all seemed like him.
Some hours later
NATHAN: Hey, Luke, is everything ok with you and Brooke?
LUCAS: Yeah. Why not?
NATHAN: Because of Julian?
LUCAS: I told her that I wanted to meet him, so, no problem.
NATHAN: Are you sure?
LUCAS: Yes.
NATHAN: Oh, great, cause he is a good guy.
LUCAS: Yeah, he is.
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