Thanks to everybody for the reviews, I loved em'. Ok, I'm really trying to put on the angst and drama, but I can't promise there won't be a little fluff. I think all us Brucas fans could use some. I hope you like it!
Whit
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Chapter Eight"Hey tutor wife!"
Haley jumped a little as Brooke came up behind her. She jumped again as Brooke smacked her in the ass.
"How's it going?"
"Brooke…don't do that." Haley said, as she looked around, slightly embarrassed.
"Oh c'mon tutor wife. You liked it." Brooke replied with a wink.
Nathan came walking over and Brooke quickly added, "Don't worry I won't tell your husband about our sultry love affair."
"Oh, thanks Brooke." Haley said sarcastically, unaware Nathan was behind her.
Nathan put Haley in a big bear hug, causing her to yelp.
"Now, that's something that doesn't really bug me." Nathan told Haley while kissing her on the cheek. "Care to join us Brooke?"
Haley elbowed Nathan in the stomach causing him to bend down. Brooke laughed at this and quickly put her hand over her mouth as Nathan glared at her.
"Hal…es…" Nathan spurted out.
"It's ok Haley. If you don't want to let Nathan in on our fun that's fine by me." Brooke giggled causing Nathan to laugh as well.
"Will you two cut it out. What do you think people are thinking?" Haley asked.
"That they wish they were me." Nathan joked.
"Ha ha ha. Funny. I'm gonna go get some lunch." Haley said and headed towards the food.
"Ya ok tutor husband?"
"I'll be fine. No thanks to you Brooke."
"Doesn't anybody appreciate my sense of humor?" Brooke pouted.
"I can think of one person that might. So, when he gets here will you please grace him with it."
"Oh yeah. Lucas doesn't really do jokes Nathan. You should know that. Besides it's much more fun messing with you. Admit it, you enjoyed it."
Nathan smirked and shook his head, "Ok, it was fun."
"I know."
"Speaking of…how are things going with you and Lucas?" Nathan inquired.
Brooke shrugged and was going to say something when Haley walked up. She had a sandwich, a salad, fries and dessert. Oh, and two drinks.
"Whoa Hales, hungry much?" Nathan commented.
"So what if I am. Is that a sin?"
"No not at all. I like girls with a healthy appetite."
"Oh, so you're ego isn't ruined?"
"Nope not mine. But what about your husbands, I mean that guy is kind of a wuss." Nathan replied trying to keep a straight face
"Nope he's not a wuss at all. In fact he's a really great guy. I'll introduce you sometime." Haley played along.
"That sounds nice." Nathan said as he leaned in for a kiss.
They got a quick peck in before Brooke interrupted.
"Excuse me. Little too much PDA folks."
Haley looked over and rolled her eyes. "Please Brooke, you and Lucas do much more than that in public."
"True, but I may be taking away those rights soon." Brooke said.
Haley and Nathan exchanged looks and Nathan excused himself saying he was going to prove he could eat more than Haley.
"Spill." Haley told Brooke, who just shrugged. "C'mon Brooke…what's going on? More specifically what's going on between Peyton and you."
Brooke wanted to tell Haley but couldn't. She knew that if Lucas found out she told Haley and not him, he would be hurt. She couldn't do that to him.
"I can't say." Haley gave her a look of disbelief. "Not right now anyway, I want to talk to Lucas about it first."
"Wait a second. You haven't told your boyfriend what's going on yet?" Brooke shook her head. "Why not?"
"I just didn't want to drag him in the middle of it." Brooke answered.
"Uh, hello. He's your boyfriend. Besides you wouldn't be dragging him anywhere. You know you can go to him about anything, that's what he's there for." Haley stated.
Brooke reached over and ate some of Haley's fries, who immediately gave her a dirty look. Brooke continued to eat anyway.
"You're right. I'll tell him, if he's still talking to me."
"Ok, now what." Haley sighed.
"Well, I kinda… went off on him this morning." Brooke said quietly.
"Lucky for you, Lucas has this soft spot for you. So, apologize and tell him what's going on. Ok?"
"Ok." Brooke agreed.
"Ok, what?" Nathan asked as he came back. "Let me guess. You changed your minds and decided I could join your 'sultry love affair'?" Nathan grinned.
"In
your dreams Nate." Haley said as she playfully hit him in the
chest.
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Peyton
had been looking for him all day. They did have one class together
but he came in late and she didn't get a chance to talk to him.
Besides she wanted to do this somewhere private. It was then that she
saw him out of the corner of her eye. He was on his way to the lunch
room. She went after him, trying to catch up.
"Luke, wait up."
Lucas turned around to see a flustered Peyton catching up with him.
"I need to talk to you."
Peyton smiled, feeling butterflies in her stomach. Nothing new, but today it felt different.
"I can't right now Peyt."
"What…you can't spare a friend a few minutes? Where are you off to anyway?" Peyton asked, noticing he was in a rush.
"Actually, I'm looking for Brooke."
Lucas didn't know if this situation should be uncomfortable or not, but it was.
"Oh." Peyton replied.
It was silent for a moment as Lucas and Peyton stared at each other. Lucas shuffled his feet around.
"So, are you guys back together?" Peyton was full aware that Lucas and Brooke had gotten back together.
"Yeah, we are." Lucas smiled. Even though they argued that morning Lucas was still glad they were back together.
"That's great Luke." Peyton said, trying her best to sound convincing.
"Thanks. Look, I really need to find her so I promise we'll talk later, k?"
"Sure. You guys aren't fighting already are you?" Peyton couldn't help but ask.
"No, you know how relationships are though…" Lucas trailed off. "Anyway, I'll see ya later." With that Lucas headed off towards the lunch room.
Peyton stood there for a moment completely jealous of Brooke. She wanted to be that girl Lucas was running too, to apologize to or whatever it was he was doing. She stood there for a moment thinking. That was a little weird. Conversations with Lucas were usually anything but weird, this one however was. She felt like he was trying to avoid her. What if he is? Peyton wondered. What if Brooke did tell Lucas how I feel? Peyton got a little furious at this thought. Brooke didn't owe her anything, she could easily tell Lucas whatever her heart desired and he might be naïve enough to believe her. Peyton shook her head, thinking what her next move should be.
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Lucas scanned the lunchroom. He hoped Brooke hadn't chosen to go home for lunch today. Then he saw her. She was sitting with Nathan and Haley, clearly joking around with them. As he walked over Mouth and Rachel sat down at the table, and Rachel took the last seat next to Brooke. Oh, thanks Rach. Lucas thought. He approached the table and was greeted by everyone; well most everyone.
"Hey Rachel, ya mind if I have your seat there?" Lucas asked, motioning with his head.
Rachel looked over at Brooke and then back at Lucas. "Actually yes I do, and no you can't." Rachel flashed an evil smile.
Lucas placed himself between Nathan and Mouth, right across from Brooke. She looked up and said 'Hey', which made him smile. She turned back to Rachel and continued listening to whatever the hell Rachel was saying. Lucas grabbed her hand and held it. Immediately Brooke looked over and turned her head to the side. She bit nervously down on her lip as she stared into his eyes.
"I'm sorry about this morning Luke…it's just…"
"You don't have to apologize Brooke. If you don't want to talk about something that's fine. I shouldn't make you." Lucas interrupted.
"That's damn right you shouldn't make her. Isn't it obvious enough that this whole thing is hard for her, the last thing she needs is you questioning her." Rachel butted in. Lucas laughed, shaking his head.
Brooke turned over to Rachel, "It's ok Rach, I got this one."
Rachel nodded her head, but still stared at Lucas and Brooke. She wanted to see what was going to happen.
"I do want to talk about it Luke. I wasn't sure if you wanted to hear me bitch though." Brooke said as she looked down at her plate.
"Brooke, I knew about your bitching long before I fell in love with you. I knew it was part of the package. Besides, talking to me about what's going on in your life is not bitching."
Lucas put a hand on Brooke's cheek and softly titled her head back up so they were in eye contact.
Brooke nodded, "Yeah, I know. What do you say we ditch these fools and go and talk."
"Hey, we resent that." Haley objected.
"Resent what?" Nathan asked with a mouth full of food.
"Well, most of us." Haley said while shaking her head. Everyone started laughing, except for Nathan, who looked completely confused.
Just as Lucas and Brooke were getting up the bell rang. Lucas' head jerked in the direction of the clock. Lunch was over. Already?
Brooke walked around to Lucas.
"Well, how bout' we just ditch school and go and talk." Brooke suggested.
"I would in a second pretty girl, but I've got a test next period."
Brooke grabbed his hands and sank into his chest. "Damn."
They stood there for a moment, just hugging each other.
Lucas pulled back, took Brooke's face in his hands and kissed her. It was small but came with lots of passion.
"I love you." He said simply.
"I love you too, boyfriend…We'll talk later then."
"Yeah?" Brooke nodded, "Good, why don't I come pick you up tonight and we'll could take a walk while we talk."
"That sounds perfect." Brooke replied.
"What about six, is that ok?"
"Yep. But don't go to Haley's, go to Rachel's."
Lucas raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. "Are you gonna stay with her, then?"
"I think I am. She's kinda growing on me."
"What? Like a disease?" Lucas joked.
Brooke playfully hit him in the chest. "I think I'll tell Rachel you said that." Brooke threatened as she led them out of the lunchroom.
Lucas just rolled his head as she led him out.
"Ok boyfriend, I must go this way." Brooke pointed down the hall.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow." Lucas said as he held his heart.
"Don't worry we'll see each other soon." Brooke leaned up for a quick kiss before she broke away. She walked away and Lucas held onto her hand as long as he could.
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I hope you all enjoyed that chapter. I know there wasn't a whole lot of drama but I promise there will be more to come. Perhaps some pointed at Peyton? For some reason I don't really care for her right now. Did anyone else get sick when Pucas kissed? Anyway, I'm not biased at all!
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