Finding Herself

Chapter Five

You Mean So Much


Brooke walked into school with Peyton as they laughed and talked like they had been friends forever. They had been getting along really well lately and Brooke was glad she had a good friend that she could confide in.

"So, did Nathan talk to you yet?" Peyton asked.

Brooke smiled, "Well I went down to that lake you and Lucas were talking about, and he was down there sitting and we kissed and snuggled for hours."

"Awe that's so cute," Peyton cooed, "You bring out such a romantic side in Nathan, it's cute."

Brooke smiled, "I really like him," she said quietly.

"And he really likes you too," Peyton said putting her arm around Brooke.

"So what's up with you and Nathan? You two seem really tight, did you two ever date or anything?" Brooke asked.

Peyton laughed, "God no! We just know each other from Elementary School and we just became really good friends. We're like brother and sister, there are no romantic feelings towards each other at all," she said exaggerating the "at all" part. It was the truth, her and Nathan had talked about dating in freshman year, but when they went on a date they felt weird and decided to just keep their relationship a friendship.

"That's cool that you two are so tight," Brooke said, "I never had guy friends, I was always the girl guys just wanted to sleep with and party with. That's why I like Nathan so much; he wants to be with me because of my personality not because he wants a piece of ass."

Peyton smiled genuinely at Brooke, "You two deserve each other."

"Thanks," Brooke said still smiling, "I feel like such a dork, I can't stop smiling people are going to think I'm crazy."

"You're not crazy you're just in love," Peyton said.

"Are you in love Peyton?" Brooke asked as they headed to her locker.

Peyton blushed and had a cute little smile on her face, "Yeah," she said quietly, "Lucas is the guy I want to be with forever, I couldn't see myself with anybody else but him. He's perfect for me."

"Awe," Brooke exclaimed, "You're so cute when you blush Peyton!"

Peyton rolled her eyes and laughed, "Do you want to come over after school?"

"Sure," Brooke said as they headed towards Peyton's homeroom, "I'll just follow you home after school."

"Sounds good," Peyton said, "Well see you later I'm going to see your little boyfriend," she said as she headed into her home room.

"Ha ha," Brooke said sarcastically.

Peyton walked into her home room and sat in the seat next to Lucas, "Hey baby," she said as she gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey Peyton, you're late for home room young lady," Lucas said jokingly.

Peyton rolled her eyes, "Are you going to give me detention or something?"

Lucas winked at her, "I might have to," he said in a low voice.

"Guys, please keep the sex talk to yourself some of us ate breakfast this morning," Nathan said laughing and rolling his eyes.

Peyton hit him in the arm, "Hey, I heard your now quite the romantic," she said winking at him.

Nathan looked down at his desk, "Did you talk to Brooke?"

"Yeah, we talked in the hallways. She really likes you Nate," Peyton said as she started doodling on her notebook.

Nathan gave a cocky smile, "I know she likes me, it's cause I'm such a charmer."

Lucas rolled his eyes, "Either that or she's blind."

"Hey!" Nathan said pretending to be offended, "Maybe I should just give her 'detention' like you do with Peyton," he said laughing.

Lucas laughed, "Whatever man, Peyton seems to like detention."

Peyton put her hands over her ears, "La la la, I'm not listening," she sang.

Both boys laughed and then the bell for first period rang and they all got up and went their separate ways. Nathan's first period class was Study Hall in the Library, he made sure to get there and not be late because he remembered that Brooke had Study Hall first period in the Library as well. He walked into the Library and saw that Brooke was already at a table just sitting there and looking off into space. 'Damn,' Nathan thought, 'She must have sprinted here.' He walked over to where Brooke was sitting and came up behind her and put his arms around her, "Hey sexy," he said in a husky voice.

Brooke turned and saw Nathan and kissed him on the lips, "Hey baby," she cooed, "I didn't know you were in this class with me."

Nathan sat down beside her, "I bet you're just so happy that I am," he said smiling.

Brooke stroked his cheek, "Of course I am handsome."

Nathan grabbed her hand, "Here come with me," he said leading her to the back of the Library where nobody could see them.

Brooke raised an eyebrow, "What are you planning to do with me all alone in the back of this old Library?" she asked as she leaned up against the bookcase.

Nathan put his hands on his hips, "I've missed kissing you and being with you," he said as he started kissing her neck.

"Awe, you're so cute," she said as she ran her fingers through his hair. Nathan noticed how much he really had missed her kisses, and Brooke noticed how intense the kissing was between her and Nathan. For the first time Nathan let Brooke in control and he let her tongue explore his mouth as she moaned in pleasure. She started kissing Nathan's neck as he rubbed her back with his right hand while he kept the other one placed gently on her perfect hips. They must have been making out the whole period because before they knew it the bell rang. The both of them broke the kiss and stared into each other's eyes. Brooke bit her bottom lip, "Wow," she said laughing.

Nathan smiled and kissed Brooke's forehead, "Come on we're going to be late for our next classes." She took her hand in his and they headed out of the Library together. At the end of the day Brooke met up with Peyton at her locker.

"Hey," Brooke said in a perky mood.

"Somebody's happy," Peyton pointed out laughing while she got her books out of her locker, "How was your day?"

"Well, Nathan and I made out in the Library all of first period so that was fun," Brooke said with a big smile on her face.

Peyton laughed, "Sounds fun," she said as she headed towards her car, "We'll get into all the details back at my house, just follow me back home."

"Okay," Brooke said still in a perky mood and then headed to her car.

Tim was walking down the halls towards the boys' locker room when he saw Haley coming down the hall, "Haley," he said calling for her and running towards her.

"What Tim?" Haley asked annoyed.

Tim looked down at the ground, "Would you like to go on a date with me tomorrow night?"

Haley let out a laugh, "Are you kidding?"

"No," Tim said a little hurt.

Haley saw Nathan from behind Tim going towards the boys' locker room, "Sure," she said focusing her attention on Tim, "We just have to change you're ways."

"What do you mean?" Tim asked.

"Well, you're a wannabe player, and you treat women like they're just objects to have sex with. Pick me up tomorrow at 9:00," and with that Haley gave him a smile and continued walking down the hall.

Tim jumped up and down, "Yes!" he shouted and started doing a very unusual dance and singing to himself, "You are the man Timmy, yes you are!" He turned when he heard Lucas cough to get his attention. Tim stopped what he was doing and kind of laughed to himself, "Um I was..."

Lucas cut him off and shook his head, "I don't want to know, man."

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