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*June 3rd, 2012*

"Wow" Haley panted as Nathan rolled off her.

Nathan chuckled "I know."

Haley rolled onto her side, resting her hand against her elbow so she was hovering over Nathan slightly as she let out a soft giggle.

"What's so funny?" Nathan looked up at her.

Haley smiled "Had I known that sex could be like this, I would've done it a long time ago."

Nathan wrapped his arm around Haley's waist, pulling her down to him.

"Like hell you will." He growled possessively, attaching his lips to hers again.

Haley pulled back after a few minutes "You really should go. Brooke's waiting."

Haley dropped her head to Nathan's shoulder, letting out a groan "Do I have to? I love her, but she's so nosy."

"You promised you'd tell her babe." Nathan shrugged.

"Actually, you did!"

…

"Brooke!?" Haley exclaimed.

"So this is the fuck buddy?" Brooke smirked.

"I have a name Brooke." Nathan deadpanned.

Brooke bounced up and down and squealed as she looked at the two of them "I can't believe this! How long have you two been a couple!?"

Haley shook her head "It's not like that Brooke."

"Then what is it like?" She frowned.

"Brooke, can we talk about this later?" Haley groaned.

"No way, I need details. How long has this been going on. When did you guys decide to –"

"Brooke, I promise we'll explain everything later, but we're both pretty tired right now."

"I bet." Brooke winked "I've gotta get Julian home anyways, he's had one too many to drink. We will talk about this later though." Brooke pointed her finger at Haley.

"I promise." Haley nodded.

…

"I really wish she hadn't caught us."

Nathan frowned "You knew they'd find out eventually." He couldn't help but feel hurt by the thought.

"I know; I was just hoping we'd have more time to ourselves." Haley pouted.

"Well, unfortunately, it's time to face the music."

"Ugh fine." Haley whined, before leaning down to give Nathan a quick kiss "I'll see you tonight?"

Nathan smiled "Definitely".

Haley stood nervously outside of Brooke and Julian's house. She had been there for the past fifteen minutes, not 100% sure if she should go in. She didn't know how Brooke would react. She may be happy or supportive of their situation, she may not be happy with their situation, and tell Haley she and Nathan were friends and that benefits would only last so long before one of them developed feelings.

But that wouldn't be the worst thing, would it?

"Are you going to stand out there forever?" Haley jumped at the sound of Brooke's voice from the window.

"Yeah, sorry." Haley nodded, pushing the door open and walking in.

Haley sat down at the kitchen counter as Brooke poured them both a cup of coffee, staying standing across from Haley and leaning forward, her arms on the counter.

"So, explain." Brooke said.

And that's when Haley let everything out. She told Brooke about how they got together, Nathan finding out she was a virgin, the two of them agreeing to see each other but not define their relationship, how their friendship became more. She put all her cards on the table.

"Wow." Brooke said when Haley stopped talking.

"Wow?"

"Well, I mean, it's great that you finally let yourself have some fun! I've been trying to convince you to let loose since we were sixteen." Brooke explained.

Haley knew that wasn't it. "But?"

"But what?" Brooke frowned.

"I know you Davis, You want to say something more. Tell me."

"But… I worry about the ramifications. You and Nate are friends Haley, and you've been in love with him since you were sixteen."

"I have not-" Haley started.

"You can tell me you weren't but you and I both know you were, you still are. And that's okay, honestly I think you two would be amazing together. But Hales, I don't want to see you get your heart broken."

"I know." Haley whispers "I don't know what it is Brooke, but I just can't shake him. I tried not to fall for him but I did. And honestly, he's the first guy I've ever been with to make me feel special. I've had my heart broken so many times Brooke, I just want to see if I can do this."

Brooke sighed "Just promise me you'll be careful, okay?"

"Don't worry Brooke, I'm not going to let my heart be broken again."

Brooke smiled sadly, reaching over and placing her hand over Haley's before she speaks.

"It's not your heart I'm worried about."

Lucas' hands rubbed nervously against his jeans as he sat in Lindsey's office, waiting for her to get back from a meeting.

He hadn't seen her since Peyton's opening night. He had promised to be a better husband, and that meant prioritising his family over his work.

"Lucas." Lindsey smiled as she entered the office "How are you?"

Lucas stepped back when Lindsey leaned in to hug him "I'm fine thanks, you?"

Lindsey frowned "Lucas, you don't have to be uncomfortable."

"I just think it's best we keep our distance." Lucas stated.

Lindsey took a step forward despite hearing his words "Luke, it was a moment of weakness. It's okay, You don't need to feel guilty."

"I was kissed by someone who wasn't my wife. Of course I feel guilty."

"Look, let's just move past it, okay? We've got a lot to do while you're here this week –"

"This week? I thought I was only here for today."

"You didn't get my email? We need you to stay until Saturday, there's a whole lot of stuff to do in organising the book tour."

"I can't stay for the week Lindsey, I told Peyton I would be home tonight. We've made plans."

Lindsey rolled her eyes "Well tell your wife that you need to stay here."

"I'm serious Lindsey, I can't stay this week. There has to be another way we can work this out."

"I guess we can teleconference." Lindsey sighed.

"Thank you." Lucas smiled "I guess I'll talk to you tomorrow before I head back then?"

"Yeah, sure." Lindsey mumbled as Lucas got up and walked out "Peyton fucking Sawyer. Ruins everything."

"So, how's everything with you and Julian?" Haley asked as they finished their coffee.

Brooke smiled brightly "We're getting married."

Haley's eyes widened "What!? Oh my god, that's amazing! I'm so happy for you!"

"Well, he hasn't asked me yet." Brooke said sheepishly.

"What? How do you know he's even thinking about marriage then?"

"The Tiffany's box dropped out of his pocket when I was getting him home after Peyton's opening night."

Haley frowns "I thought he was upset with you that night?"

"He was. But I've been trying to delegate more and being at home more." Brooke says "Julian seems happier now, and I think he can see that I'm trying."

Haley nods "So, when do you think he's going to propose?"

"He's taking me out to dinner tomorrow night, so I think it's then!" Brooke squealed.

"That's awesome Brooke, I'm so happy for you. You're finally getting it all."

Brooke smirked "So will you, just you wait."

*June 4th, 2012*

"I'm so happy we finally got to do this again. I'm so sorry I keep bailing on our dinners." Brooke says as she and Julian walk into the downtown Italian restaurant.

"Me too, I've really been needing to talk to you." Julian smiles nervously as they sit down.

"I know, and I'm so sorry. You were right Julian, I haven't been around as much as I should've been, and I'm trying to fix that." Brooke replies.

They both talk for a while, catching up on Brooke's company and Julian's business meeting with some movie execs last week.

"I almost forgot, we have to extend our contract on the house for another next three months." Julian says.

"Well, we could always just … buy the house." Brooke mumbles behind her menu.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah?" Brooke says nervously "I've always wanted to move back to Tree Hill when I was done with college. I always thought it would be the perfect place to raise my kids."

Julian lets out a bright smile "Okay."

"Okay?"

"Yeah, let's do it." Julian nods his head.

Brooke's smile matches his, reaching over to hold his hand within hers.

"I love you Julian Baker."

"I love you too, Brooke Penelope Davis." He chuckles.

…

"Well, I guess we should get going." Brooke says when the waiter comes back with their receipt at the end of their meal.

"Actually, there's one more thing I need to talk to you about." Julian stops her.

Brooke smiles, this was it.

"I've been trying to figure out how to tell you this for the past few weeks, and I couldn't. You know I love you, and I love our life here, but …"

Brooke frowns, this didn't sound like a proposal.

"I might have to leave Tree Hill."

"What?" Brooke exclaims.

"The movie that they offered me. It films in New Zealand. I'd be gone for six months." Julian explains.

"I- I thought that…You're leaving?" Brooke stuttered, completely thrown by her boyfriend's news.

"I won't be gone the whole time. The directors are completely open to me flying back to Tree Hill every few weeks, I can micro-manage from here. But, most of my time over the next six months would be spent there."

"You've known about this for weeks? Why didn't you tell me?" Brooke accused.

"I've barely seen you in the past three months since we've been in Tree Hill Brooke, when would be the right time to mention I had to leave?" Julian snapped back.

Brooke scoffed, pushing her chair back and getting up from the table.

"I have to get out of here." She said before dashing towards the door.

"Brooke! Wait!" Julian called out, but Brooke was already out the door.

A/N: So, I know there wasn't much content in there but I really wanted to update. I will not be updating as much for the next few months as I have my HSC coming up and need to focus on my studies. I will slowly work on new chapters but it could be a while.

Please review and let me know what you think, and if there's anything you'd like to see. I'm kind of stuck for ideas right now.

- Maddie :)