Chapter 9
Getting Ready
Brooke's House
Brooke is lying on her bed waiting for Haley.
"Hey Brooke. Is everything okay?"
"Yeah, everything is fine.Why?"
"Well you do know it's late right? What was so important that it couldn't wait until tomorrow and you had to drag me out of bed?"
"I'm sorry I know it's late it's just that I really need to talk to someone right now."
"Okay well go ahead talk you already got me here so you might as well."
"God I don't know where to start. I...I...I kissed Lucas."said Brooke staring at the floor.
"You what!? Oh my god are you serious Brooke? This is so amazing. Please tell me you two are back together."
"No, no we're not back together. It's nothing like that. I didn't mean to. It just sorta happened."
"What do you mean it sorta happened? You have to start from the beginning and don't leave anything out."said a very happy Haley.
"Well I went to his house like you asked me to and when I got there he was kind of a mess. He yelled at me thinking that I was someone else. He said he was sorry and I stayed to talk to him. He said he didn't make it to the café because someone came over to see him. I tried to get him to tell me who it was, but he wouldn't. Whoever it was though, upset him by telling him not to feel sad over Dan's death because Dan wouldn't care if it were him that had died. Can you believe that?"
"No I can't that is just horrible."
"Yeah I know so I told him about all the picture and things that Dan kept of him at the office and I think that it made him feel better. Anyways we were laughing and talking like we used to when he hugged me. He leaned in to kiss me, but he stopped before he did. Haley I have never wanted to kiss anyone more than I wanted to kiss Lucas at that very moment. So I did. I can't believe it, but I did and it was amazing. Don't say anything, but I missed being in his arms so bad. I don't know how, but somehow my shirt ended up on the floor. We just kept on kissing. Haley I never wanted it to end, but then you had to call and ruin everything."
"What?''
"I'm just kidding, but when you called me earlier that's when we were kissing. I was a little upset by the interruption at first, but then I realized that if you hadn't called I probably would have ended up doing something that I shouldn't with him and that wouldn't have been good. Well it would have been great. It always was with him, but just not a good idea."
"Man I am so sorry I called you. Now I wish I hadn't. So what does this mean for you guys?"
"I don't know. He said that he wanted to start over, but I told him that I didn't know if I could so we're just going to try being friends. He asked me to go over with you guys tomorrow so I guess that's what I'm doing."
"Really? Wow this is gonna be so great. I can't wait. I knew that if you just talked to him everything would be fine. I just didn't know you would go over there and be all over him. Lucky Lucas. He better thank me for this later."said Haley laughing.
"Hey I wasn't all over him. He was the one who initiated the kiss I just finished it. We all know I love to be the one in charge. Besides it was only a one time thing. It won't happen again."
"Sure it won't. Keep telling yourself that."
"I mean it Haley it won't. I just needed to get it out of my system and now that I did we are going to be friends."
"So your sitting there telling me that you don't want to get back together with him?"
"That's exactly what I'm telling you and it's the truth. I just want to be friends with him nothing else. I had a great time talking to him and I want that to happen again."
"I know that you had a great time talking to him, but are you trying to tell me that you didn't have an even better time when you guys were making out?"
"Hey I'm not denying that. That was fun too, but what wasn't fun was having to talk about it afterward. Now that was awkward."
"Yeah, I bet that part had to suck."
"It did."
"I don't know why, but I am so happy for you two. It's about time you two are friends again."
"I know it feels good being able to talk to him again. Well enough of me rambling on about Lucas thanks for coming over Tutor Girl. I really needed to talk to you, but I know it's late. You should hurry up and get back home to that gorgeous husband of yours. I'm sure he is missing you by now."
"Your welcome Brooke. Anytime you need me I'll be here and your right I really should get home. Bye see you at Lucas' tomorrow. Wow I can't believe I'm saying that."said Haley as she walked out of the room.
"Bye."
Brooke went into her closet to get out her night gown. She went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and change. She then got into bed ready to go to sleep when she heard the phone on her nightstand ring. Wondering who it was she quickly picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Hey Brooke it's me Lucas."
"Hi Broody. What's up?"
"Nothing. I know it's late, but I just had to call. I needed to hear your voice before I went to sleep."
Brooke had a huge smile across her face."Well aren't you being sweet Lucas Scott."
"I can't help it when it comes to you. I just want to make you happy Brooke."
"Well that's good, because I want to be happy."
"Your funny you know that?"
"Of course I do."said Brooke laughing.
"So what are you wearing?''
"Lucas!"
"Sorry."
"I bet you are."
"Brooke?"
"Yeah."
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For giving us another chance even if we are just gonna be friends. I like being able to call you whenever I want."
"I like you calling me when ever you want to too, but just so you know, it goes both ways. I'm gonna call you whenever I want to too."
"Good. I'm looking forward to that. Well it's pretty late so I should let you go I just wanted to call and tell you goodnight. See you tomorrow."
"Goodnight Lucas."and with that she hung up. "Maybe more than friends isn't that bad of an idea."she said out loud while closing her eyes and drifting off to sleep.
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Haley and Nathan's Apartment
"Is everything okay with Brooke?"asked Nathan as Haley entered the bedroom.
"Yes, everything is fine with the happy couple."
"Wait. What? Are they really back together? Man I hope Brooke knows what she's doing."
"Well no they aren't back together quiet yet, but almost. I knew that sending Brooke over there was a good idea. I just didn't think that it would work out this well. They made out Nathan. Can you believe it? You should have seen her she was so happy."
"Whatever."said Nathan with a disgusted look on his face.
"What's wrong with you? Your acting like you don't want Brooke to get back together with Lucas. What's going on?"
"Nothing is going on. I just don't want her back with him. I don't want for him to have the chance to hurt her again and it seems like that's all he does."
"He also makes her happy Nathan. Don't you want her to be happy?"
"Of course I do. What kind of question is that?"
"One I wanted answered and it's a good thing you do because she's coming to Lucas' with us tomorrow. It's gonna be so much fun with all of us there together."
"We're going to Lucas' tomorrow? Since when?"
"Since I told you about it this morning. Don't you ever listen to me? I want you both to talk."
"I don't need anyone else to talk to. I've already talked enough to you, my mom, and Brooke. I'm all talked out."
"Well he's your brother Nathan. You need to try talking to him too."
"Fine whatever you say lets just go to bed it's late."
"Are you mad at me?"
"No I'm not mad. I just don't want you scheduling heart to heart talks for me. I'll go to Lucas' with you tomorrow, but only to hang out. No talking about Dan."
"Okay that's fine with me. Wow I still can't believe that Brooke and Lucas kissed. I am so happy for them."
"That's enough talk about them making out lets do a little making out of our own."said Nathan grabbing Haley by the waist and kissing her.
"Ooh I like how you think."
"Good now no more talking."
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Early the next morning Nathan and Haley were awaken by persistent pounding on the door.
"I'm coming" yelled Nathan as he slowly drug himself out of bed."What?"
"Well good morning to you to friend."said Brooke cheerfully."Did I wake you?"
"Seeing how it is very early in the morning the answer is yes. What time is it anyways?"
"8:30, but look I didn't come empty handed. I brought treats, breakfast for you, me, and Haley. Now may I come in?"
"Oh yeah sorry. Come in. What'd you bring me?''
"Lets see there's bacon, eggs, toast, muffins, and of course coffee. Is Tutor Girl awake?"
"Yes she's awake."says Haley coming out of the room yawning.
"Good I brought enough food to feed an army so lets hurry up and eat I'm starving."
"When aren't you hungry Brooke?"asked Nathan laughing.
"Your very funny you know that Nathan."said Brooke poking Nathan in the arm.
"Well aren't we in a happy mood this morning. It wouldn't have anything to do with Lucas would it?"said Haley.
"Come on Hales it is to early in the morning to have to sit through another talk about Lucas. Please Brooke don't tell me you've gone to the other side. I thought that we'd both loathe Lucas together forever."said Nathan
"First of all I'm not happy because of Lucas Haley, and second, Nate I would never make you sit through a conversation about Lucas. That's Haley remember? She's the one who brought him up."
"Hey I was just asking a question. I didn't know that I'd be breaking a rule on what's acceptable breakfast conversation. I thought that now that we are all friends with Lucas we could all talk about him. I mean you even made out with him last night Brooke."
"We did not make out, we just kissed a little."
"Oh really? So you were fully clothed at all times?"
"I really don't want to hear this right now. I'm trying to eat."said Nathan.
"No, but it shouldn't have happened. I mean come on I'm alone with him for what five minutes and I'm already kissing the guy. I hated him for months and in what five minutes I'm forgiving him. What the hell was I thinking?"
"You were thinking that you still really like him and you missed him. It's not a crime to forgive someone Brooke. You just did it a little quicker then any of us thought you would."
"I didn't plan on that either. It just happened. When he hugged me all I could think about was kissing him."said Brooke looking from Haley to Nathan."Sorry Nate I said no Lucas talk and now listen to me."
"It's cool. Lets just change the subject now"said Nathan as they all finished their breakfast.
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Karen's House
Later that afternoon Lucas was watching T.V. When he heard a knock on the door.
"Hey what are you doing here? I thought you were coming later with Haley and Nathan?"
"I was, but I decided to come by early to see what you were doing. I mean friends do these sorta things right? You know just stop by and besides I was bored."
"Right. Come in, but be prepared to be just as bored. I was just watching T.V. and nothings on, but basketball."
"I happen to love basketball you know. I am a cheerleader."said Brooke sitting down on the couch."So what exactly do you have planned for us once Tutor Wife and Husband get here?"
"Nothing. Why should I have something planned? I thought that we would just hang out here and have some fun before we have to deal with everything tomorrow."
"Yeah the funeral will be a sore subject and a major downer so how about we not mention it again especially when Nate gets here."
"Nate? Since when do you call Nathan Nate?"
"Since always. Why are you jealous? Do you want for me to start calling you Luke?"
"No Lucas is just fine."said Lucas laughing.
"Good. I've always loved your name, but anyways back to what I was saying before. You should defiantly have something planned. You don't want us all to be bored now do you?"
"Well I don't mind if we're bored as long as we are all bored together."
"Very funny, come on lets go."said Brooke grabbing Lucas' hand.
"Where are we going?"
"To the store. Your gonna need to feed your guests."
"I'm not having a party Brooke. It's just you and the old married couple coming and you all can feed yourselves."
"Thanks. I brought them breakfast this morning the least you can do is buy them dinner. Now come on lets go."
"Fine, but your driving."
"I was planning to anyways."said Brooke getting into her car."So I was thinking your right this isn't a party so we or should I say you are only going to need to buy chips and soda at the store and then once they get to your house you can order us some pizza."
"That sounds good. Now that we have the food covered I think you said something about me keeping you guys entertained."
"Yes I did. We could always play the very famous game of "I Never", but that's only if we want to drink and I'm not sure that we should. Where's your mom and Keith gonna be tonight?"
"Well my mom has a date tonight with some guy named Andy. She's only coming home to get ready and Keith decided it would be better if he stayed with Deb. So we have the whole house to ourselves tonight."
"Good, but still maybe we shouldn't. We'll still buy the liquor just in case though. We should also go and rent a couple of movies."
"That sounds good. You just love spending money don't you?"
"Of course. You know me."
An hour and a half later both Lucas and Brooke walked into Lucas' house carrying handfuls of bags.
"You two think you bought enough stuff?" asked Karen as she helped Brooke with her bags."Your not having a party here are you?"
"No mom don't worry. It's just going to be us and Haley and Nathan, we were only supposed to get chips and soda, but Brooke just went a little over board."
"Hey I was just trying to help you out I didn't want for you to be a bad host. That's all."
"Oh in that case thank you Brooke."
"Your welcome Broody."
"So what exactly are you guys gonna do tonight?"
"We're just gonna order pizza and watch a couple of movies that's all mom."
"That sounds like fun, but just a little reminder to the both of you since it looks like you are helping him with this little get together Brooke. I don't want to come home and find my house a mess."
"Don't worry Ms. Roe I'll make sure that Lucas cleans up. I promise."
"Okay well I'm gonna get going. I left my purse at the café and Andy is picking me up there. Have fun you guys just not too much fun. It's good to see you hanging around here again Brooke. Bye."
"Bye Ms. Roe. Have fun."
"Bye mom."
"So now that we are all alone here Brooke what do you want to do?"
"Well let me see you, me, an empty house there are so many possibilities. I think we should..."Brooke started to say as she moved closer to Lucas resting her hand on his chest raising an eye brow. "Finish setting all this stuff up Tutor Girl and Nate will be here soon."Brooke finished saying patting his chest and about to walk away from him when he grabbed her hand pulling her closer to him.
"I kinda had something else in mind."
"Oh yeah like what?"said Brooke leaning in closer to Lucas.
"Like this."said Lucas leaning in to kiss Brooke.
Without thinking Brooke kissed him back placing her hands around his neck pulling him down further."Lucas."Brooke said pulling away from Lucas. "We need to stop this." Lucas started to kiss her neck."Come on seriously stop."
"Okay sorry. I just had to kiss you, but it won't happen again. I promise."
"Good, because I think that we should try just being friends for a while and then we'll see where things go okay?"
"Okay I guess I can wait.''said Lucas seeing Brooke deep in thought."What are you thinking about?"
"I don't know. Do you think that we should call and invite Peyton? I feel like this is wrong for some reason. I haven't even told her we're talking again."
"No, I don't think we should. I don't really want her to come. I'm not trying to be mean, but I just want to spend some time with you without her to get our friendship back and then we can hang out with her."
"Your right we do need this. We can hang with Peyton later. I just don't want to wait too long."
"That's fine we won't. Now how about we finish putting all this stuff up. They'll be here soon."
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Thanks for all the reviews. Let me know what you think. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
Here are a few things that are coming up:
The rest of the night.
Lucas has a late night visitor.
A huge misunderstanding.