White Houses

Chapter Five

Crashed on the floor when I moved in

This little bunk alone with some strange new friends

Stay up too late, and I'm too thin

We promise each other it's till the end

Now we're spinning empty bottles

It's the five of us

With pretty eyed boys girls die to trust

I can't resist the day

No, I can't resist the day

Brooke woke up and felt Nathan's arms still wrapped around her and his warm breath against the back of her neck. If someone were to walk in at that second they would've thought that she and Nathan had just done something, but they didn't let things get out of control. Brooke wanted to kiss him so bad after he told her that he still loved her, but she knew that the love was only the friendship kind, not the romantic kind. Brooke heard a beep and grabbed Nathan's cell phone and opened it. She saw that there was a new text message, knowing that she and Nathan were now good friends she read the text:

N- I HAD A GREAT TIME THE OTHER NIGHT! I HOPE WE CAN GO OUT ON ANOTHER DATE SOON! LOVE, HALEY.

Brooke whipped the cell phone shut and laid back down. She wasn't the type of girl to get insanely jealous, but when it had to deal with Nathan she could become the most jealous person in the world. Brooke sat and stared up at the ceiling for awhile until Nathan finally woke up. He yawned then stretched and looked at Brooke and smiled.

"Morning," he said with a husky voice.

Brooke rubbed her eyes, "Morning," she answered back, "You have a text message."

Nathan looked at his cell phone and read the text message, "Did you read it?"

"Yes," Brooke answered quickly, "I didn't know you two were dating."

"We're not," Nathan said as he deleted the message and set his cell phone down.

Brooke let out a dry laugh, "Are you going to go out on another date with her?"

"Does it really bother you that much?" Nathan asked.

Brooke shrugged, "You told me that you still loved me..." She began.

"I do," Nathan stated, "As a friend."

"Oh," Brooke said as she looked down at her hands, "Then it doesn't bother me."

Nathan hugged her tightly, "I don't want there to be jealousy between us."

"There's not," Brooke lied, "I'm fine with you going out with Haley."

Nathan smiled at Brooke and rubbed her head, "I'm going to get a shower," he said and then got up and left the room.

Brooke sighed, "Now only if I can find myself a boyfriend," she said to herself.

Peyton opened her eyes slowly and looked around the unfamiliar room. She sat up quickly, hoping to God that she wasn't in some stranger's house. Peyton caught her breath when she looked over and saw Lucas burning a CD on his computer. He turned around and smiled at Peyton, "Hey you," he said sweetly.

Peyton smiled back, "I thought I was in some stranger's house for a second."

"Relax," Lucas said with a chuckle, "You're just in my room."

Peyton got out of the bed and walked over to Lucas, "Did you have a good time last night?" She whispered seductively into his ear.

"Yeah," Lucas said, "The food was great at the party," he teased.

"Hey," she exclaimed playfully, "You know what I mean."

Lucas smiled, "Of course I had a good time with you last night," he said genuinely.

"Yeah, me too," Peyton said as she sat down on his bed, "Who are you making a CD for?"

"You," Lucas asked as he walked over towards her.

Peyton cooed, "You're such a sweet guy."

Lucas rubbed Peyton's shoulders and kissed her lips softly, "How do you think things went between Nathan and Brooke?"

Peyton sighed, "I'm sure she'll be calling me sooner or later to tell me the ordeal," she joked.

Lucas laughed, "You're lucky. You're best friend has all the gossip in Tree Hill."

"And I get to hear all about it," she said with a chuckle.

Lucas put his arm around Peyton and they lay on his bed together, "What should we do tonight?" He asked.

Peyton shrugged and rubbed her hand along Lucas's chest, "I guess we could just stay here together in each other's arms and never move."

"That sounds like a plan," Lucas said as he closed his eyes and snuggled closer to Peyton.

Brooke walked back into Nathan's backyard and saw by the pool. She remembered how when she and Nathan were younger they would always swim at night and Nathan would pretend to drowned and Brooke would have to save him. Brooke wanted to be a lifeguard, granted, she had seen Baywatch one too many time. Brooke looked at the beautiful calm water and drank her water.

Nathan came out and sat on the chair beside her, "You never did accomplish you're dream," he said.

Brooke looked at him confused, "What?"

"You never were a lifeguard," he said with a smirk.

Brooke smiled, "I didn't think you'd remember."

"Of course I did," Nathan said as he leaned forward in the chair.

Brooke took another sip of her water and looked at her watch, "What time are you going out with Haley?"

Nathan sighed, "I decided that I'm going to let you take me out tonight."

Brooke smiled mischievously, "Oh really?"

"I don't like that smile Davis," Nathan said.

"Come on," Brooke said as she took Nathan's hand and led him to his car.

Brooke led Nathan into her favorite bar and ordered something and walked towards the pool table.

Nathan smiled, "What are you up to Brooke?"

"Nothing," Brooke said innocently, "I just want to take my best friend out for an exciting evening."

Nathan raised one eyebrow, "I'm not sure I trust you," he joked.

Brooke laughed, "Come on!" She squealed, "Let's play some pool."

Brooke racked up and handed Nathan a pool stick, "Are you any good?" Nathan asked as he shot first.

"Yup," she said confidently as she eyed her shot and got one of her balls in the corner pocket, "Are you?"

Nathan took his turn and completely sucked. He laughed nervously, "I haven't played in a while."

"I'm sure," Brooke said with a roll of her eyes.

Nathan and Brooke played for a while and Nathan started to get better. Their beers came and the both of them started to get a little bit more comfortable. Brooke won and jumped up and down in victory, "You suck Scott!"

"Shut up," Nathan said with a smirk on his face, "I let you win 'cause you're a girl."

Brooke laughed, "You're such a bull shitter!"

Nathan sighed, "Okay, I suck."

"It's okay," Brooke said as she gave him a hug, "You just have to buy me a drink."

"Okay," Nathan said and then ordered a beer for Brooke. They say down at a table near the pool tables and waited for their drinks, "How's life been?" He asked.

Brooke shrugged, "Let's just say I'm a whole lot happier when I'm not around my parents."

Nathan nodded his head in agreement, "Me too," he said and then grabbed Brooke's hands, "I'm sorry about everything Brooke."

"We shouldn't talk about this now," Brooke stated, "Especially since we're both kind of drunk."

Nathan held onto Brooke's hands tighter, "Brooke," he said ignoring her request, "I want you to know that the night we slept together was the best night of my life," he slurred.

Brooke rolled her eyes, but smiled, "Please you're making me blush."

Nathan laughed, "I just want you to know that hurting you was the biggest mistake of my life."

"It's okay," Brooke said softly as her beer came.

Nathan smiled at Brooke genuinely, "I'm glad we got that out of the way."

"Me too," Brooke agreed, "I'm glad we can be friends again."

Nathan nodded and grabbed Brooke's hand, "Let's go home," he said as they made their way out the door.

Nathan pulled into Brooke's driveway and turned to look at her, "Are you sure you're okay her by yourself?" He asked.

"Yeah," Brooke said, smiling at his concern. "Do you want me to call you tomorrow or something?" She asked nervously.

Nathan smirked, "Yeah, and if you need anything tonight just come over," he said genuinely, "My bed will always be open for my best friend."

"Do you mean that Nathan?" Brooke asked, "I'm afraid that tonight will just be forgotten kind of like the night that we first had sex was forgotten."

Nathan shook his head vigorously, "I don't want things to end up like that, but..."

"Uh oh there's a but," Brooke said.

Nathan sighed, "You and I are legends at Tree Hill. I mean, what are people going to think if we spend all of our time together?"

Brooke didn't know if it was the real Nathan talking or the drunken Nathan talking. Brooke hid the pain and took a deep breath, "You're right. We're still friends though right?" She asked.

"Yeah," Nathan said.

Brooke bit her bottom lip, "Okay," she said, "I'll talk to you tomorrow then," she said and then got out of his car and walked into her house.

"It was so great, we came back from the party and went to his room and it was so romantic. He is amazing in bed, Brooke let me tell you," Peyton said as she explained her night to Brooke.

Brooke tried to listen, but she couldn't take her eyes off Nathan and Haley who were standing near the entrance of the door. Nathan would say something and Haley would laugh and lean into him. Nathan would then put his hand on her chin or on her hip. Haley would twirl her brown hair in her fingers and Nathan would smile.

"Brooke," Peyton yelled, "Brooke! Are you listening?" Peyton said as she waved her hand in front of Brooke's face.

Brooke looked at Peyton and smiled apologetically, "Sort of," she said, "Sorry, I was listening. You and Lucas had sex and it was amazing," Brooke repeated.

Peyton sighed, "Are you in love with him or something?"

Brooke rolled her eyes, "No," she said.

"Right," Peyton said sarcastically, "Didn't you two go out last night?"

"Yeah, but we went as friends," Brooke stated.

Peyton smiled, "Just friends?"

"Just friends."

Peyton put her arm around her best friend, "You're not jealous are you?" She asked, even though she knew what a jealous person Brooke could be.

"No," Brooke said unconvincingly, "We're just friends."

Peyton winked at Brooke, "Friends can make the best lovers."

"Do you know from experience?" Brooke teased.

"I don't kiss and tell Davis," Peyton joked.

Brooke laughed, "Are you sure about that?"

Peyton hit Brooke playfully with her bag, "At least I'm not denying any feelings towards a certain person."

"I swear to you that we're just friends," Brooke stated.

Peyton sighed, "So you wouldn't get pissed if he went out on a date with Haley?"

Brooke scoffed, "Of course not!" She lied.

Peyton watched Nathan and Haley walk into school together and then looked at Brooke who was watching the two in complete jealousy, "We'll just see about that," she said as she walked into school with Brooke.

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