Chapter 8
Setting Monday at school.

Brooke just walked into school. With a smile of her face. Thinking about Friday night.
And that kiss with Nathan. She felt like she was on cloud nine. Like nothing could bring
her down. She was at her locker when she felt someone come up behind her. And put their
arms around he waist. She knew who it was. She smile and said.
B-"Hello Nathan."
N-"How did you know it was me?" Lowering his head so he could kiss her shoulder and
neck.
B-"I knew it was you because. You are the only one to touch me in a certain way. It's
different." She turned around in his arms. Put her arms around his neck.
B-"So how was your weekend?"
N-"Not bad but I missed you." He smiled at her.
B-"Yeah I couldn't stop thinking about you." Nathan lowered his head until just their
foreheads were touching. They stayed like that for what seemed like forever.
B-"Nathan what's going on with us?"
N-"I don't know Brooke. But I like to explore whatever we are more farther. But it's up to
you. If it's too soon I'll understand. And we can forget everything that has happened with
us."

Brooke looked at Nathan.
B-"Nathan do you want to forget everything that has happened?"
N-"No of course not Brooke. I just don't want to push you into something you aren't
ready for. I don't want to ruin what we already have together."
B-"Neither do I. But what we do now?"
N-"Let's take this slowly. There is no need to rush. We both will know when we are ready
for more."

Brooke looked at Nathan. Brought a hand up and put it on the back of his head. And
brought his face down to hers. And brought his lips to hers. After a few seconds of just
getting use to kissing each other. And once again the kiss turned into more hotter and
passionate then the one they shared Friday night. Now knowing where they were at.
Nathan pushed Brooke up against the lockers. Bringing his hands once again to her face.
Brooke just held onto him. Brooke thankful Nathan was holding onto her. Because if he
wasn't she was sure she was going to fall over. They were oblivious to where they were at.
Until someone was standing right next to them. It was Tim.
T-"My god you two get a room."

That pulled them out of their own little world. Both annoyed. But pulled away from each other. Being that Being embarrassed Brooke buried her face into Nathan's chest. To hide her blushing face.
T-"So when did this happen?"
N-"Just recently."
T-"Well all I got to say is. It's about time. You two are made for each other." Brooke took
her face out of Nathan's chest.
B-"Did I just hear Tim say something nice? Hell must have froze over."
T-"hey I am insulted I can be nice when I want to." With that he patted Nathan on the
back and left.

With their arms still wrapped around each other they looked at each other and smiled.
Nathan leaned down to kiss her quickly.
N-"Come on Brooke we got to get to class." Brooke let out a groan. She looked up and
pouted.
B-"Do we have to?" Nathan laughed.
N-"Yes we do come on." And they walked down the with their arms around each other.
Nathan's around Brooke's neck and Brooke's around his waist.

When they got to the room. They hesitated of going in. Didn't know what other people
were saying about them.
B-"Come on Nathan. I don't care what other people are saying about us. We know what is
real or not."
N-"Yeah I know." Then they walked in.

They heard a bunch of people talking. But when they saw the looks on Peyton, Haley, and
Lucas's faces was priceless. They couldn't believe what everybody was saying about them.
Even though they saw it first hand Friday night.

Note I don't know alot of the other girls names on the cheer leading squad. So I made
these two up. Stacey and Courtney.

C-"Did you see Nathan and Brooke a few minutes ago?"
S-"Yeah and wow did those two have passion for each other."
C-"Yeah I know I wonder when that happened?"
S-"All I know is they left together last week after a fight with Lucas and Peyton."
C-"But when did it become serious?"
S-"Yeah but did you see Nathan had her pinned against the locker. They didn't seem to
care that alot of people were watching."
C-"I knew it was only a matter of time before those two hooked up."
S-"They seem to have alot in common."
C-"And cute together."
S-"And both are good looking."

Peyton, Lucas, and Haley were trying to ignore what the two were saying. But it wasn't
working. And Peyton had enough.
P-"Stacey Courtney why don't you two put a lid on it. Now you are just spreading lies.
Nathan never kisses a girl in public much less in school."
H-"I have to agree with Peyton because when we went out. He just pushed me inside a
classroom or something. So no one could see."
C-"What are you two blind? Did you not just see them out in the hall.? Because what I
saw was two people how couldn't get enough of each other."
S-"Peyton open up your eyes. We aren't making this up. Ask anyone. Probably the whole
school saw them kissing moments ago."
P-"She is just using him."
S-"Not what it looked like to me."
P-"And what did you see?"
S-"Two people who seem to care about each other. And have alot of chemistry with each
other."
P-"No Stacey what you see is a slut who is just throwing herself at him."
C-"Peyton you sound like you are jealous. But I don't know why you are? Weren't you the
one that kissed her boyfriend when she was with him?"
P-"I don't care. She just goes after every guys that I am intrusted in."
S-"But you are with Lucas. Doesn't Brooke deserve to be happy as well. Because I never
have seen her this happy before."
C-"Yeah I agree with Stacey she seems to be smiling alot these days. And it's because of
Nathan."
P-"That is because she is sleeping with him. She is always like this after sleeping with
someone. I should know I've know her better than anyone."

Nathan and Brooke were still standing in the doorway. Not believing they heard Peyton
say. But Nathan wasn't going to stand or it anymore. He was beyond furious.
N-"Peyton!" He said really loud. Startling everybody. They all looked to see Brooke and
Nathan standing there. Brooke leaning against Nathan for support. Nathan pushing
Brooke more into the classroom. Stopping in-front of Peyton. Nathan putting his hands on
Brooke's shoulders. And looked down and glared at Peyton.
N-"Apologize right now."
P-"For what I did nothing wrong." Playing dumb.
N-"You are not fooling anyone Peyton. I've been standing here and listening to you saying
vile things about Brooke the whole time. Talking about something you know nothing
about.
P-"And what don't I know."
N-"For starters Brooke. She is different then she seems. She exciting. She may put up a
wall around her. But once you tare down the wall she builds up. You will see she has and
amazing heart." Everyone just stared at him.

N-"And for everyone information. Brooke and I aren't sleeping together. No matter what
Peyton believe we did. But we do like each other alot. And we are going to explore these
feelings we have for each other more. And what goes on in our private life. Stays between
us."
P-"Nathan you can't possibly be serious about this?"
N-"You bet I am."
P-"Then you really are nuts. Even her parents don't care about her."
N-"Where do you get off huh? Brooke may have her faults. But that doesn't give you the
right to talk to her like she isn't a person. She happens to be a wonderful person you use
to know that. And I'm not going to sit back and let this happen anymore."

Nathan looked at Lucas and Haley with disgust. They are just sitting back letting Peyton
talk about Brooke like that.
N-"Lucas you have anything to say?"
L-"NO."
N-"Well that is just like you. You sit there and let your girlfriend bad mouth Brooke.
When you know as well as I do. That there is more to her than meets the eye." Lucas just
remains silent.

Brooke remains quite and withdrawn the whole time. She started to sink in his arms.
Nathan's attention was brought back to Brooke and notice she has been crying. Nathan
turned her around so she was facing him.
N-"Brooke?" But she never said anything. He was afraid that he lost her. These people
have put her threw an emotional turmoil. These last few weeks. And he was concerned
that they succeded on their task to make her feel bad about herself.

N-"Come on Brooke you are scaring me?"
B-"Nathan why does everybody hate me?" She buried her face in his chest and sobbed.
N-"Not everybody hates you baby."
B-"Yes they do. I don't know what I did to make Peyton, Lucas and Haley hate me so
much. I really tried to be a good friend to them. I don't know what I did wrong?"
N-"Brooke you didn't do anything wrong honey."
B-"Then why do they hate me?" With that she turned around and ran out the door. Nathan
yelled "Brooke" But it was already to late. She ran out of class. She didn't stop or give a
second glance. She wanted some place where no-one would find her.

Nathan turned to the other three.
N-"See what you three have done. That girl that just walked out of here isn't the same
Brooke as she was a couple weeks ago. That is a shell of a person that use to be. Brooke
thinks everybody hates her. And it is some how her fault. I am not going to allow you 3 to
hurt her anymore. You guys don't see it. But what you Lucas and you Peyton did. Has got
her doubting herself. And if she is capable of love. But she is. Now I've got to go find her.
And thanks alot you guys for not saying anything to her. Or reassuring her that you don't
hate her. But I don't hate her. And Peyton the next time you insult Brooke in my presents
or not I will come find you. It's mostly you that has been causing her to cry most of the
time. That's goes the same to you Lucas. If the next time you see Brooke and don't
apologize don't come near her. And that includes you too Haley. This end not."
Nathan turned and ran out the door after Brooke. Lucas, Peyton, and Haley felt really
ashamed of the way they have been treating Brooke.

Nathan was looking all over for Brook. He found her sitting by herself at one of the tables
outside. He sat down next to her. He pulled her face up to meet his. And could clearly see
she has been crying. He put both hands on her face and wiped the tears away with his
fingers.
N-"Hey where is that girl. The one that smiled and laughs. And the one I enjoy being
around?"
B-"Nathan I know I'm not the best person to me around."
N-"brooke you are a wonderful person to be around. And don't say everyone hates you.
Because I know a couple people who don't"
B-"And they would be?"
N-"Well for starters there is Stacey and Courtney. They really stood up for you when
Peyton was talking about nonsense. And most of all me. I don't hate you."
B-"Really?"
N-"Yeah I really like you."
B-"Well Nathan I'm going to ask you something."
N-"Yeah?"
B-"I want you to kiss me." Which he did.

After they pulled away from each other.
N-"Come on let's get back to class."
B-"Lead the way handsome." He took her hand and walked back into school together.

Setting Nathan's house.
Nathan just walked in the house. With the most goofiest grins on his face. But when he
heard his parents fighting again his smile faded.

Deb-"Dan I want you out of this house. You have put Nathan threw enough. You have
been on his back about basketball since he was five. Making him feel like he would never
measure up like you. Well newsflash Dan he isn't you."
Dan-"I'm just trying to build his confidence."
Deb-"Building his confidence. You continually belittle him every chance you get. And it's
going to stop now."
Dan-"Why are you so concerned about Nathan now?"
Deb-"You S.O.B. You've got alot of never. He is my son."
Dan-"He is my son too deb."

Nathan has about enough of their fighting. He had to stop this.
N-"Mom, Dad enough."
D&D-"Nathan we didn't hear you come in."
N-"Clearly who could with that noise going on."
Deb-"I'm sorry you had to hear that."
N-"What is new with that. All I have been hearing these last couple of weeks is you two
fighting. And I have had enough. You two are so caught up if your battle with each other.
Not noticing or caring that you are hurting me in the process. And I'm sick of this. I'm out
of here." Nathan turned and ran right out the door. Both of his parents yell his name to
come back.

Nathan didn't give it a second thought of where he was going to go. He pulled up to a
house rang the bell and waited for someone to answer the door. When Brooke heard the doorbell she went to answer the door. When she saw Nathan she
smiled but seeing his face.
B-"Nathan what's wrong?" He didn't say anything he just hugged her. Brooke was taken
back by this. Because he is the one that holds her together. But she wrapped her arms
around him. And pulled him inside and closed the door.

She pulled back. Took his face into her hands. And walked him back to the couch, They
sat down. Still holding his face in her hands.
B-"Nathan what's wrong? Talk to me babe."
N-"Just had a nasty fight with my parents. Brooke I've had enough of their fighting. I can't
stand it anymore."
B-"Anything I can do?"
N-"You are already helping. I just don't want to go home right now."
B-"You can stay here with me then."
N-"Your parents won't mind?"
B-"They are gone until Sunday."
B-"Come on you look tired." Getting up from the couch. Taking his hand and walking up
the stairs.

When they got to her room. She walked him to the bed.
B-"Come on get in. You need to get some sleep."
N-"Not without you."
B-"Alright." And she got into bed with him. and laid her head on his chest.
B-"Nathan I feel safe with you."
N-"That is good to know. Having you in my life has been a blessing.
Brooke leaned over to turn off the light and gave him a kiss.
B-"Goodnight Nathan."
N-"Goodnight Brooke." Then they both fell asleep in each others arms. Both feeling safe
for the first time in their lives.

Next Chapter
2 days after walking out of his parents. No-one has heard or seen Brooke or Nathan. Deb
concerned about where Nathan could be. She asks Lucas, Haley, and Peyton, Jake for
help finding him. The four kind have found it strange. That neither of them have seen
Brooke either. And that concerns them. Stay tuned and you'll find out where Brooke and
Nathan have been for the last two days.

A/N will post more later today. Hope everyone is liking it. Keep the replies coming