A.N.

Good morning everyone! Im finally back with the next chapter to A little more personal. Life as usual as gotten in the way of me updating this story, but luckily im on spring break :) Im hoping I'll have time to write more. Thanks for reading and replying and once again for being so patient I know the updates are pretty spaced out but summer is near which means I'll be able to update sooner. This chapter has a lot to do with everyone in general love is in the air big time and its making people to do crazy things.

xoxo

queena

special thanks to: naley19 , oth23oth23 , Jess2303 , angel03618 , currish, naleyalways4eva

Chapter 8: Fallen

You complete me

Like air and the water I need thee

and when im in your arms I feel free

When I awoke the next morning, I felt better then ever. Nathan opened up to me last night about his past, about his feelings in general, really meant a lot to me. I had never seen Nathan vulnerable until last night, it proved to me that their was more to Nathan Scott, and more to the two of us then I had ordinally thought. Nathan trusted me and that was a big step in our relationship. That alone was the reason I had agreed to spend the night.

"Nathan" I called raising up on my elbows. When I heard nothing at all, I laid back down. His side of the bed had been cold which meant he had been gone for some time now. "Nathan" I called again. This time I heard shuffling of feet and a grin spread across my face.

"Well, well, well look what we have here" Lucas Scott voiced as he watched realization hit her. He had come over to talk to his little brother but found that Nathan had gone out. That however hadn't stopped him from making himself comfortable. And that was when he saw Haley. She looked ripe and ready to play. And that was the way he liked his girls, ripe and willing.

"Lucas! " I half screamed. "What the hell are you doing here?" I asked pulling the sheet practically over my head. Lucas was someone I wasn't fond of, at all. I had a bad feeling when it came to him. He seemed so sneaky. Besides I didn't like the way he looked at Brooke, it was like she was some piece of meat and my girl could do a hell of a lot better then someone like Lucas Scott.

"Haley. Your looking good, flat on your back is probably one of the best looks I've ever seen on you" he said smirking her way. "I see why my brother keeps you around"

"What are you doing here? Where is Nathan" I asked again keeping my eyes on Lucas. He seemed to be enjoying himself, and he was a total freak. Who the hell watched someone while they slept, and most importantly why would he mess with me.

Sitting on the bed, he spoke. "I could ask you the same question but we all know the reason you're here" he voiced all the while picking up her discarded bra.

I squinted his way and snatched my bra out of his hand. He seemed to think the whole situation was funny, while I was pretty much disgusted . . . "you can leave now, I'll be sure to tell Nathan that you came over looking for him." I shot out hoping he would disappear, hell maybe even descend into a black hole forever.

"No thanks, I think I'll stay" he said before laying on the side of her in the bed. "You know Haley since Nathan is gone this is the perfect opportunity for you to be with the better Scott" he suggested wiggling his eyebrows.

Once again I furrowed my eyebrows his way. "Are you drunk or just stupid? I don't like you. I thought it obvious. Not only am I dating your brother but your dating my best friend. I wouldn't touch you with a ten-foot pole."

Grinning again he spoke. "You never know, you might change your mind about me Hales" he voiced while fingering her hair. "Most girls give in eventually." He said winking. "Besides you didn't like Nathan all that much when you first met him and look at you now" he voiced eyeing her closely.

I let out a sarcastic chuckle. "You know what Lucas, your right I think I've changed my mind about you. But what about Nathan and Brooke?" I asked trying my best not to roll my eyes. Lucas was like a piece of lint, unwanted and annoying.

"We can deal with Nathan later" he said playing along. He knew all to well that Haley was fully devoted to Nathan. It was laughable how Haley James had become so attached to his little brother, Haley had no idea what kind of man Nathan really was and he was looking forward to watching all of their drama unfold.

Lucas was unbelievable.

"Before I thought you were just a jerk, but now I see that you're a cheating bastard. And if you think im gonna keep quiet about you hitting on me you're sadly mistaken. Brooke will kick your ass to the curb so quick you might get whiplash" I boosted still wrapped up in the blankets. Did I mention I really didn't like him?

"Well I was hoping she might join in" he said this time laughing at the pure look of horror on her face. Though he wasn't in the least bit interested in Haley, the idea of her and Brooke plus him didn't sound too bad.

"Not a chance in hell" I said squinting in his direction yet again.

Just then the sound of the door slamming had me scooting even farther from Lucas. Thank god Nathan was home because if he hadn't come home sooner I might have easily killed his brother. Like seriously I could have choked him with the bra, he held so firmly in his hand.

"Hey Nate" Lucas called from his spot besides me. "Haley and I were just catching up"

"What the hell is going on here" Nathan asked looking from Lucas to me then back to Lucas. "Luke what are you doing here? I thought you were in Paris?"

"I was" Lucas shrugged. "But I thought I'd come home early and then I found Haley in your bed." He said while wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. "I never would have pegged her for the frisky in the morning type but you never know" he said before chuckling. "I should have bet on the two of you with Brooke, maybe I'd be on the receiving end more often."

I shot Lucas one last dirty look before turning my sights back onto Nathan. "Nate, do you think I could have a moment alone with you?" I asked ignoring Lucas all together. The best way to forget about him, was to pretend that he didn't exist. Of course that was easier said then done, especially since he was currently dating my best friend. I could only hope that Brooke figured out what a creep her boyfriend was soon.

"Oh I see the frisky kitten wants to play" Lucas tossed out before chuckling.

"Dude shut up." Nathan voiced almost startling both Lucas and me. He seemed only mildly irritated with his brother only a few minutes ago and now he was shooting daggers at the guy. It wasn't like Lucas didn't deserve it, the anger radiating off Nathan was just sudden.

"Fine I'll be in the living room, try not to make too much noise."

Once Lucas had gone, Nathan and I looked at each other. Lucas was a dick and he couldn't leave fast enough in my opinion.

"I can't stand your brother, but you know that" I said only to get a smirk from Nathan.

"Well, if it helps that's two of us who can't stand his ass" he said before wrapping his arms around her. He didn't like the fact that Lucas had come over uninvited and liked it less that he had the gall to bring up the bet. Last night had shown him that Haley had meant more to him then he even imagined. Even after all the crazy things he said last night, she was still here waiting for him. And that meant something.

"I missed you this morning. Imagine the horror to waking up to see your brother" I said causing him to grimace my way. "Listen im gonna head home. " I said wrapping my arms around his neck. I was glad to see Nathan and after last night I felt like we were really moving in the right direction. But Lucas had come here for a reason and despite my ill feeling for him, he obviously had to talk to his brother and deserved this chance to speak with him.

"You know I don't want you to go, but Lucas is here and I can't do all the dirty little things I'd like to do to you with him here" he said before nuzzling his nose into my neck.

"So true" I said closing my eyes briefly. I could have easily gotten lost in Nathan but the constant knocking on the door by Lucas reminded me that we weren't alone. "I better go, we don't want to leave Lucas waiting too long by himself" I said winking in his direction.

"Call me later" he said bringing our hands together and kissing it.

"Of course" I said before opening the door and walking right past Lucas.

-+-+

When I got home, I was thankful for some sort of normalcy. Don't get me wrong, last night and part of this morning had been great with Nathan, but I missed my own bed. And more importantly I was dying to know what had transpired between Brooke and Dean. I hadn't gotten the chance to speak to Sam this morning, so I was officially out of the loop. I could only hope that their night went good, I figured that maybe if Sam and I just left the two of them alone they would realize how much they loved each other. It sounded so good in my head and it even sounded better when I told Nathan. However running into Lucas reminded me how Brooke was ridiculously stuck on him. My hopes and dreams were easily shattered the moment Lucas Scott had come back to town. Even if Brooke and Dean had made progress Lucas would ruin it by his mere presence.

Throwing my purse on the couch I headed straight for the kitchen, I was in an ice cream kind of mood. Actually I could have ice cream on top of waffles at this very moment.

"Good morning Kitten, long night" Dean called almost scaring me half to death. For a moment I wondered if I had stumbled into the wrong apartment because one, Dean was up really early; well before noon and two he looked to be in the process of cooking breakfast, but then agin he was always hungry.

"You have no idea" I said before hopping on one of the stools in the kitchen. I couldn't help but take note on how happy Dean looked this morning. I mean I hadn't seen him in this good a mood in a long time. And the weird thing was this mood was completely different, he seemed genuinely happy and not perverted in the least. This grin was something big.

"Hot shot must know what he's doing." He mused out loud before chuckling at the look of horror that crossed her features. "Its ok Hales, everyone knows the real reason you're so smitten with this guy, or the reason you blush at the mere mention of him" he finished winking in her direction.

I wanted to die on the spot because I knew exactly what he was talking about, or at least was insinuating. Nathan was very good to me, very good to me. "Lets not talk about me lets talk about you" I said placing my chin in my hands. "You have a grin that would melt any girls heart, and you're usually happy not to mention you're up quite early. So do you have anything you'd like to share with me?" I asked raising a brow. I was trying to be nonchalant about it but failing miserably. My hopes were starting to get up again. I was a sucker for love.

"Not really" Dean said before shrugging his shoulders

"Dude, that smile your sporting this morning is telling me otherwise. Now spill" I said, pointing out the obvious.

For a moment he watched me and the two of us had a staring contest before his grin once again appeared on his lips. "Since when did you become so nosey"

"Since when did you become so secretive?" I shot back at him with raised brows once again. I knew something happened. It had to have happened. Maybe this was the day that all my dreams would come true. Brooke and Dean would realize that they loved each other and live happily ever after. And then we would get rid of Lucas. The prospect alone made me giddy. For once in our lives all of our relationship could be good. I mean I had Nathan and he was amazing, Brooke and Dean could finally get together, and Sam had Ruby!

"This is all because of hotshot huh he's got you all riled up so now your bursting with energy"

I rolled my eyes at his obvious attempt to change the subject. "Dude your freaking grinning from ear to ear" I pointed out once again

"Fine" he says before clearing his throat. "I told Brooke how I felt about her last night"

"Oh my god"

Dean's Flashback

"Dean, I don't know what kind of game your playing but I'm out of it." She said crossing her arms.

"I'm not playing a damn game Brooke." He yelled. He loved her. He had always loved her. Brooke Davis and all her fluff and sass had always been the girl that he had wanted.

"What are you saying?" she says stuttering out her words.

"Im saying its you Davis. It's always been you. Im in love with you Davis, I've always loved you."

"Dean"

"I loved you when we were kids and I love you now. You're the girl for me; and im the guy for you. I can only hope you love me too"

"maybe i do, love you"

end of flashback

"Oh my god! I can't believe it's finally happen." I say jumping off the stool and hugging him instantly. "Do you know how long I've waited for this? Oh my god what did Brooke say? Better yet did you guys to it?"

Once again he found himself chuckling. "Calm down a kitten, I had know idea that this would get you so excited."

"Seriously" I said pulling back from him. "I've been shipping Brean since we were kids. This just proves that not only am I right but I have good instincts. So what's gonna happen next since you've admitted you like her and I know for a fact she likes you. I mean if not she wouldn't dare listen to your music when your gone" as soon as the words escaped me I quickly covered my mouth. The last part was supposed to be a secret. Brooke complained about Dean and his classic rock music calling it nosie, but really when he wasn't around she listened to it.

"Really" Dean asked just as Brooke came out of her bedroom. As I had suspected, his eyes quickly shot over to Brooke. At least everything was finally out in the open. Now they could, stop the charade because know one was buying it at all.

And She was also sporting a grin as well. She gave me her famous one brow raised and looked between the two of us. "You two got something you wanna share with me" she asked her hands on her hips. "Or Nathan?" she asked raising a brow up in the air.

"Good morning B!" I said giving her a knowing grin. She looked happy just as happy as Dean, and I was just waiting for the moment when we could all acknowledge what happen last night.

"Morning Hales" She said hopping on the counter top. " Dean" Brooke said looking at him a second too long.

"Davis" he said before smirking.

I could hardly contain myself as I watched the two of them. Finally they had owned up to what we all knew. They liked each other and had liked each other for a very long time. For a moment I watched the two of them watch each other. It was cute because neither Brooke nor Dean were shy yet here they were stealing glances at one another.

"Ok" Dean said clapping his hands. "This is awkward. I'm out. I'll see you guys later" Dean said before grabbing his plate and heading straight for the door. Once the door had closed, I turned my eyes on Brooke who was twirling a strand of hair in her fingers. That had never happened.

"Brooke" I called trying to hide my excitement.

"Haley" she countered

"Brooke" I said again.

I knew she could see it on my face. This news was bigger then the kiss that happened what seemed like eons ago. We had been waiting for this moment for a long time and I for one couldn't figure out why Brooke was being so coy about it. I mean this was the same girl that went on and on about her sex life, in fact I had heard so much about Lucas and the things he did with his tongue that the mention of his name and the sight of him made me sick to my stomach. I shuddered at the mere thought of it. Anyway Brooke was open about everything but now that she finally got to hear the words she had been longing for, for so long the girl was quiet.

Rolling her eyes, she finally decided to turn her head in the direction of her friend. "By the squeaky sound of your voice I can only assume that Dean told you what happened last night" Brooke voiced.

"Yes" I said eagerly. "Seriously B, you've been waiting for this moment for a very long time. So what are you gonna do about it?"

That was the million-dollar question. Last night had been something that she had wanted to hear, she had been waiting for the moment when Dean had said he loved her since they were kids. You'd think she'd be happier but really Dean's confession just left her feeling confused. I mean why would Dean decide to tell her now, especially since he knew that she had a boyfriend. Lucas was a great guy and Dean hated him, it was probably the only reason he had even dared mention love.

"Nothing." She said simply before opening up a magazine.

"What?" I asked mouth hanging open in shock. "Brooke this is crazy! Dean loves you, he's always loved you and you love him. " I pointed out. "You two have been dancing around each other for years, everyone knows you're meant to be so why are you holding back?"

"You're kinda pushy this morning, does this have anything to do with Nathan" she said before once again rolling her eyes.

Now it was my turn to roll my eyes and let out a sigh. "Brooke. Im serious. If you can give me one reason why you and Dean can't be together then I'll back off. "

Shrugging her shoulders, she spoke. "I have a boyfriend, you may remember him his name is Lucas"

I let out a scuff. Lucas, if only he would disappear in this deep dark abyss. "Luke is a snob and a half, I'm sure he'll be just fine"

"You really don't like him do you" she ask while standing against the counter.

"No. I really don't like him." I said crossing my arms. "B. You know I love you- and I want what's best for you and I believe that's Dean. And I think you know that too" I said before kissing her cheek and heading for my bedroom. I wanted to talk to her about Nathan but seeming as she had her own personal problems. Me falling in love with Nathan could wait.

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After Haley had gone, he turned a sharp on his brother. Lucas had been dropping hints about the bet the whole time Haley had been here, plus he had this look it was like he was purposely starting trouble.

"What the hell was that?" He asked after watching Lucas fiddle with his blackberry. He could tell that something was off with his older brother. Lucas looked nervous or something.

"Nothing. I was just having a little fun Nate, relax I'd never spill the beans about our little bet."Lucas voiced before looking down at his blackberry again. He had heard from a reliable source that despite his visit to Paris to ensure Peyton would stay away, the brooding girl was still thinking about coming home. And that was the reason the reason he had turned up at Nathan's house today. He planned to ruin any chance Peyton had with Nathan by telling him that their old friend was coming home. He knew that despite what Nathan had said about Peyton Sawyer that his little brother had loved the girl before.

"Im serious Luke"

He voiced deeply. He really liked Haley and hoped that Lucas would forget the bet all together. He knew that if Haley had found out about the bet she'd never speak to him again. In his mind he didn't do anything wrong, he made a bet about Haley but that was before he knew anything about her, and the bet, and Lucas had brought the two of them together, so he couldn't hate it too much. He just wanted to make sure that the bet stayed between the two of them. Haley didn't need to know the origins of his attention toward her. It didn't matter . . . not anymore.

"Ok" Lucas said shrugging his shoulders. "I guess Haley has really gotten under your skin huh? I mean why else would you get so bent out of shape over a little bet" Lucas voiced before sitting back to eye his brother closely. He hadn't anticipated Nathan actually falling for Haley, no he had hoped he could get him to watch Haley while he went after Brooke. And now look what happened, the only up side to the whole Nathan and Haley situation was that Peyton would no doubt be devastated and go back to Paris. Peyton wanted Nathan once again and refused him like she did before, and because of that he would make her life a living nightmare.

"Good" he said nodding his head in agreement. "So how was Paris" he asked feeling much better. He knew that Lucas was a snake and to tell the truth he was similar, but at the end of the day they were still brothers and that had to mean something.

"Uneventful" Lucas said before turning his eyes elsewhere. Paris had been horrible. For some reason Peyton had gotten it in her head that she could return to life she had before. She wanted Nathan back and he wouldn't stand for it.

Luke's Flashback

"I don't care what you say or do Lucas Scott, it wont change the way I feel about Nathan...the way I've always felt about Nathan." Peyton Sawyer growled out.

The look in her eyes made him laugh. Did she really think he cared? He'd tell Nathan in a heartbeat what she did and why she ran out on her wedding day. "Somehow I don't think my little brother would like the fact that you had sex with me the day before your wedding" he tossed out before laughing yet again.

"You took advantage of me." She yelled back. "You knew I was scared and you took advantage of the whole situation. You pretended to be my friend, you pretended to care about my fears and then once you got me into bed you used that against me."

Crossing his arms. He spoke. "You didn't want to marry Nathan"

"I was scared but when I woke up in the morning I realized that I really did love Nathan and that all my fears were fears- but you- you ruined our lives" she said firmly. "Nathan and I would have been happily married,"

"Rehashing the past is really a waste of time. I was there remember? I was the one that seduced my brothers fiancé and I was the one that ruined your chance of ever being with him again. He'll never take you back, and if he does I'll tell him the truth."

"You don't scare me Lucas Scott" she said walking up to him. "I don't care what you say to him, because in the end I still love him and that wont change"

"You think I won't tell him. I would love to let him know what a whore you really are P.S."

"And when you do tell him, I will enjoy watching you all by yourself. Because in the end you'll lose Nathan and he's all you've got."She said her confidence coming back. "You're jealous of your brother Lucas and it's really sad. Though I see why- Nathan has people who love him and you- you'll never have anyone that loves you because your horrible person."

"And you're any better" he asked squinting in her direction.

"No. Im just as bad, but the difference between you and me, is that I love Nathan and he loves me"

End of flashback

"Well I guess that's what you get for skipping out on that dinner party mom and dad threw last night"

He couldn't help but bask in glory "Payback is a bitch isn't it. That is for always running out on me when you and Peyton were together. I covered your ass more times then I'd like to count" he finished before turning his eyes on his brother. He noticed how tense Nathan had become at the mere mention of Peyton. She didn't have a chance.

At the mention of Peyton he felt the anger he felt from last night return. He had heard that Peyton had wanted him back and to tell the truth if he ever saw her again he wasn't sure what he'd do or say. Part of him wanted to know the reason why she left him, because he knew the reason then it would be easier to move on with Haley. Haley was the type of girl that he could fall in love with, she was everything that he wasn't and that was ok because sometimes you need someone that is your opposite to complete you. And he could easily admit to himself that he Nathan Royal Scott was falling in love with Haley Marie James.

"What are you thinking" Lucas asked suspiciously? Nathan could be devious at times but usually had stopped just before he went too far.

"I think we need to end the bet now, I'll give you the money I owe and everything will be settled."

"No way. I know she's almost fallen in love with you and by the way she dressed this morning in her sheet I know by now you've had your way with her. We're not finished yet."

"Lucas" he said turning his head sharply. "Don't you ever get tired of it, because I do. Haley is a great girl, a girl I could even fall in love with.

Lucas let out a chuckle. "Your Nathan Scott you don't believe in love, at least not after what Peyton did to you. Or did you forget she left you at the alter, you were ready to be stuck with her for the rest of your life and she bailed" he admitted with a slight twinkle in his eye. "What makes you think Haley is any different. Do you think she'd ever really love the real you, not the guy that been playing her from the very beginning"

Shrugging his shoulders. "There is something about her Lucas, something that's really great. I think im falling in love with her." he admitted.

"Dude what happen while I was away why are you suddenly talking about the dreaded four letter word." Lucas asked surprised by the turn of events.

Taking a seat next to his older brother he let out a deep breath. "Peyton happen" Nathan said before fetching his cell that was ringing. He took one look at it and instantly knew who it was. Picking up the phone he showed it to Lucas who looked more upset then he even imagined. Peyton Sawyer was calling, Larry had been right.

A.N. 2: I hope to have The Right kind of wrong out soon im editing the chapter as we speak. I also hope to have my new story out as well. Enjoy:

Spoilers: A birthday party brings out the best and worst of people, two people own up to what they are feeling, someone is out for revenge and two hears are broken. :)