Ok first off, I'm so sorry for the delay. The truth is, I didnt really know how to continue, and I didnt want to just write something and give you crap. So, I worked hard, and really thought about where I want this story to continue, and hopefully it will still interest you : ) This chapter isnt the longest, but I promise the next one will be. Next chapter will be a Halloween theme, and its kind of gonna be like the show, but different. There is going to be a performer, and I have in my mind who I want it to be, but I'm letting it up to you guys. In your reviews, if you guys are still interested in the story : ), leave who you would like to perform at the party and I'll take it into consideration. Okay, I think that's everything. Please continue to R&R. So without further ado...

Chapter 14

"what?" she asked a little louder

"will you marry me?"

"Nathan are you being serious right now?" she laughed a little at his intentions

"yes"

"Nathan we cant get married"

"and why not?"

"um because we're still in high school" she stated the obvious as she moved from underneath him.

"so, that doesn't mean anything"

Brooke looked at him. She knew he was going to mention his relationship with Haley, but then opted out. She sighed. "Nathan, I understand after everything we've been through that you might feel a little obligated to do this, but it's not necessary. I'm not going anywhere. I love you, and that should be enough for now" she said sadly, looking deep in his eyes.

He stared back at her. How could he not love her? He nodded his head in agreement. "I guess I just let my feelings get in the way" he smiled faintly, happy when she returned with a smile of her own. She leaned into him and kissed him passionately. They laid down together, his body giving her the warmth she needed. His tongued graced her bottom lip as she allowed it entrance. He caressed her curves as they deepened their kiss.

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"Brooke I need to talk to you" Peyton muttered as they walked into first period.

"what's the matter P. Sawyer. Lucas not keeping you satisfied. Well that's too bad, you can't have Nathan back" Brooke smiled wide, showing off her classy dimples.

"haha, real funny" Peyton mocked. Brooke could sense the urgency in her voice as well as the sincerity in her eyes.

"what's the matter" Brooke now asked full of concern.

"I'm late" Peyton whispered. Brooke just stared at her, unsure of how she should be feeling. After Brooke didn't say anything Peyton whispered it again.

"are you sure?" Brooke asked. Peyton nodded her head. "well, do you know if…." Peyton shook her head no. "then that's what we should do, we'll go after school" Peyton nodded again before the teacher glared in their direction. Peyton turned back around in her seat, leaving Brooke to ponder. She wasn't upset in the way that she was jealous of Peyton and Lucas, because she had Nathan now, and was so over Lucas. She was just, flabbergasted.

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Brooke and Peyton drove to the general store in silence, neither one of them wanting to make the realistic situation they were in a reality. They walked through the aisles in a daze, got what they came for, and drove to Peyton's house. They waited the allotted time before Peyton slowly walked back into the bathroom.

"wait" Brooke called, Peyton quickly turning back around

"what?" Peyton asked in panic

"don't you think we should discuss this before we know" Brooke said in a panic as well. The truth was, she wasn't really good in bad situations, she just kind of talked them through.

"ok, what should we talk about" Peyton said as she sat down next to her best friend

"I have no idea" Brooke said honestly

The two girls sat there in silence. Brooke placed her hand on Peyton's shaking hand, squeezing it reassuringly. That was that needed to happen for the two girls to know that the one would be there for the other, no matter what. Peyton gathered herself before walking back to the bathroom.

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"Right….Left…..Front….Back…..Left…..Front…..Right" Whitey called as the boys hustled around the court. He blew his whistle, signaling the end of practice. The boys huffed in gladness as they strolled off the court. Nathan looked over at the cheer leading squad and noticed that neither Peyton nor Brooke were there.

"that's weird"

"what's weird" Lucas asked confused

"our girlfriends aren't at practice" Nathan smiled

Lucas looked over the squad. "that is weird. I hope everything's okay."

"knowing Brooke, she probably just wanted to go shopping or something" Nathan smiled causing the other Scott brother to laugh as well.

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"It's negative" Peyton screamed from the bathroom as Brooke ran into her friend. They both looked down at the test once more before forming matching smiles on their faces. "Thank God" Peyton muttered as she threw the test into the trashcan.

"ok so now that that is over with, can we please do something a little less depressing" Brooke whined

Peyton chuckled at her child-like friend. Brooke could be the most mature and grown-up person she knew, and then other times, it was like she was Brooke's babysitter. "sure" she smiled "what do you have in mind?"

"well, seeing as tomorrow is Halloween, I figured we could plan a party or something" Brooke smirked

"a party?" Peyton questioned as Brooke nodded "how big?"

"well, I was thinking of having it at Tric, so….."

"a big party then" Peyton smiled

"We could all dress up and everything. It would be so much fun" Brooke went on as the thoughts poured into her brain. "and we could have entertainment" she smiled

"and who do you want to perform at our Halloween party? Better yet, who would perform at our Halloween party?" Peyton questioned

"well you've gotten bands before P. Sawyer. I'm sure you could get them again" Peyton rolled her eyes at her best friend, and how clueless she was about booking bands. She made it seem like it was the most simplest of things out there.

"I'll see what I can do"

"yay" Brooke squealed as her smile grew wider. "so now, let's make flyers" Brooke grinned as she grabbed Peyton's arm and led her to her art supplies.

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Brooke heard the door slam shut as she bounced out of the bedroom and into her boyfriend's arms. She began to shower him with kisses as he was forced to drop the things that were in his hands.

"nice…to….see…you….too" he said in between kisses. She soon regained her footing on the ground as she continued to smile at him. "what was that for?" he asked puzzled

"just because I missed you so much" she smiled again as she walked to the stove "and because dinner was getting cold"

"dinner?" he questioned "since when do you cook?" he looked at her amazed

"since my parents cut off the allowance and I cant afford to eat out all the time" she smiled as she stirred the pot of food

"oh" he smiled as he walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her tiny waist. "well then, what are we having?" he whispered into her ear as he nuzzled against her neck.

"we are having chili" she smiled as her body tensed from his touch. She rested her head upon his as he began to lightly leave kisses on her neck. "stop" she whispered as she tried to free herself.

"and why would I ever do that?" he smirked as he continued what he was doing

"because unlike you, I'm hungry and would like to eat before I work it off" she winked at him before moving to set the table. He smiled at how mature she was and how wonderful she was to him. "what?" she wondered as she noticed him smiling at her.

"you're amazing, you know that right?" he replied

"Nathan" she began to blush

"I mean it. You're utterly, and perfectly amazing" he smiled as he walked over to her and began to help her set the table.

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