Orange County, California

September 30, 2012; 12: 26 PM

Newport High; Girls' Bathroom

BROOKE'S POV

"Hey Haley, what's going on? It better be important 'cause I'm going to kill you if I'm going to be late for class. You know how much—"

"It's about Jake and Peyton."

"About Jeyton? Why? What's the matter?"

"Wait a minute, Jeyton?"

"Yah…Jake and Peyton, Jeyton. Duh!"

"You just made that up now?"

"Pretty much."

"Whatev! There is something going on with Jake and Peyton, or at least there was."

"I'm not getting it. What do you mean?"

"For a smart girl like you, you're not very mart when it comes to these things. I'm saying Peyton and Jake or Jeyton, as you like to put it, had a history. I heard them talking about it the other day."

"And?"

"Apparently, this is not the first time they saw each other. They were a couple back in New Jersey and obviously things didn't end in sheer bliss for them."

"Oh…that's why Peyton acted weirdly the other day. Do you know why did they break up?"

"Because Peyton, being such a tramp, cheated on Jake with someone named Michael Adams. She said both of them were very drunk that night and it was just a random hook- up."

"Now I get it! Jake was grilling Peyton earlier about that Michael. So what does he want from Peyton now?"

"Probably revenge. I don't know."

"I knew it! From the very start, I knew she is a bitch! She better not do that to Lucas or, I swear, I'm going to pull those Goldilocks curls off of her head. I'm going to hurt—"

"Brooke, shut up! You're rambling! Anyways, what's going on with you and Lucas?"

"What do…what do you…mean…Ha…Haley? We're best friends, you know that," I said while trying my best not to look at her directly in the eye.

"Oh really?! So why are you so overprotective of him? And my, my Brookie! You're stuttering. You, of all people, do not stutter, you just do the rambling thingy."

"Is it really that obvious?"

"Your big, fat crush on Lucas? I'm sorry dude, but I have to say yes."

"Wait, what crush? I'm talking about my rambling."

"Duh! Wake up, Brooke! Stop denying! It's so obvious, well, for me that is. I could practically see the jealousy shoot out of your eyes when Lucas gets close with Peyton. Puh- lease! You can't hide anything with me Brooke."

"Haley! What am I going to do?! Lucas cannot know this or else ill be screwed up! You know being best friends with him is the closest I can get. I'm not even sure if these feelings exist in his world. And besides, he has already set his eyes on Peyton."

"Aww…Brookie, don't worry! Everything will be fine. It'll work out in due time. But right now, all you can do is to be there for him. At least he knows you love him, just not the same degree."

"Thank you Haley. I always knew you were the "smart aleck" on this one."

"Anytime Brookie! You know I'll always be here for you."

We hugged each other and then suddenly a cubicle door squeaked open. And oh my gosh! It's Peyton! She just heard everything we talked about. Yikes!

"Job well down Haley! You really are the curious one, huh? Now you have the lowdown on my deepest, darkest past. And I bet you just can't wait to dish everybody about my dirt."

"You bet your dumb ass, or should I say, your dumb head. Wanna see me do it?"

"I would love to. But I have a proposition for you."

"Are we supposed to hear it?"

"Oh, Brookie! Didn't notice you there. And yes, you do want to hear it. As a matter of fact, this concerns you."

"What is it? Let's get this over with. I don't want to waste another minute with you."

"Simple. Keep my secret and I'll keep yours."

""I have a secret?"

"You know, your life- long crush on Lucas. It is a secret, right? 'Cause if it's not, it'll be easy to pass the word around and I can't wait 'till Lucas knows this. I bet his reaction will be so priceless!"

"You really are a bitch Peyton," Haley said

"As they say. So Brooke, you up for it?"

"Shut up Sawyer! We not going to do anything with—," Haley answered.

"Fine! You have yourself a deal," I suddenly said out of nowhere.

"Good! And don't you worry, I'll keep my mouth shut and zipped."

"Yeah, like that will happen."

"Whatever Haley. But Brooke, you're right about one thing, Lucas has set his eyes on me. Poor you! But don't worry, I'll tell him you said hi. I've got to get going now. I'll be seeing both of you around. Bye bitches!"

"Bye slut!"

"Bye whore!" Haley and I said in union.

I sunk into the sink as Haley came over and hugged me. I'm really happy to have Haley with me. She's like an angel sent to me. Right now, Peyton is my enemy. She's a backstabbing, cheating, two- faced beeyotch!

Great! I've just let myself into one of Blondevil's tricks. I just hope there are no strings attached.

Good Lord! Just please swallow me whole right now!