Hell yes! After I sent in chapter six I was bombarded with Reviews. It was amazing. I love the reviews I get from the readers, so always, send more. I really liked the Brathan scenes in this chapter. I hope you do too! Let me know!-Brittney

Chapter Eight

"Tiny Vessels"

"This is the moment, that you know. That you told her that you loved her but you don't. You touch her skin, and then you think. She is beautiful but she don't mean a thing to me. She is beautiful, but she don't mean a thing to me."

Aubrey listened to the words playing from Lucas' car CD player. "What song is this?" she asked.

"Tiny Vessels, by Death Cab for Cutie." Lucas told her.

"Kind of ironic don't you think?" they were on their way home from eating with Peyton and Jake.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Lucas asked.

"Nothing," Aubrey lied.

"What's wrong?" Lucas asked knowing she was lying. "What are you talking about?"

Aubrey sighed. "It's kind of obvious that you still have feelings for Brooke." She pointed out. "I saw how upset you got that she was with your brother."

Lucas stopped the car and pulled onto the side of the road. "I don't have feelings for Brooke." He told her.

"I know about you and Peyton."

"What? What about me and Peyton? We're friends."

"Now." She cried. She could feel tears rolling down her cheeks. "You're friends now. We're you just friends when you were with Brooke?" she asked.

Lucas looked angrily at her but didn't speak. He had no idea what to say.

"Peyton accidentally told me, when I went shopping with her and Brooke. Were you going to keep it from me forever?" she asked.

Lucas sighed, "Look Aubrey, I care for you more than you could ever know. What happened between Peyton, Brooke and I is over. I don't have feelings for Brooke."

"Why should I believe you Lucas?" she asked. "You probably told Brooke the same thing. Plus, I saw how upset you were that she was with Nathan. Not to mention the fact that she lives with you!"

"I was upset because it's Nathan. Brooke knows how much I've always wanted to meet the Tar Heels. I guess it was just strange." He told her. "And she's not going to be living with me for long. We're moving in with Andy soon."

Aubrey looked surprised. "When were you going to tell me this Lucas?" she asked. "You don't tell me anything. It's not going to work. Not if you can't be honest with me." She yelled.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Brooke sat quietly in the car as Nathan drove back to Tree Hill. Neither of them had spoken since they left the party. Nathan had really enjoyed himself. He got autographs from everyone on the team, hung out with them, and had one of them help him improve his jump shot.

"Why are you so quiet?" Brooke asked.

Nathan smiled. "I don't know what to say." And for the first time that was the truth. He always managed to say the wrong things when he was with Haley, and even with Peyton. For the first time, he honestly couldn't think of a word to say.

Brooke smiled. She was happy Nathan had fun. In the process of their adventure she started to like him more and more. It scared her. There were so many complications to their relationship, or friendship for that matter. What if Haley came back? What about Lucas? Nathan dated her best friend, and she wasn't about to get back into a triangle with her. Maybe it would be better for them both if she didn't mention anything in a more than friendly matter. Who was she kidding? Brooke Davis didn't think that way.

The two of them pulled into Lucas' driveway. Nathan opened the door for her and stood outside the car. Brooke held her arms against her chest to block the rain starting to fall. "Here," Nathan said grabbing a hooded sweatshirt from his car, giving it to her.

"Thank you," she smiled. "Look Nathan, I hope that you don't take this the wrong way," she started to say.

Nathan watched the movement of her mouth but didn't hear a word she said. She was gorgeous. He had always thought Brooke was hot, but he never thought there could be anything behind the dumb cheerleader act she put on. Then again, maybe she thought there was nothing behind the dumb basketball athlete act he put on. He grabbed her by the arm, pulled her close to him and kissed her.

Brooke felt herself smiling as Nathan's tongue traced her lips. She softly bit his lip and pulled away. "Wow," she whispered.

"Yeah." Nathan whispered back.

Brooke held tightly onto his sweatshirt and turned away from him, walking into the house without another word.

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"Do you have to leave?" Peyton asked Jake sadly.

Jake stood in her doorway smiling. "Peyton, I'll be back tomorrow." He told her. "I have to go home and see my parents, and Jenny."

"Haven't you seen your parents?" Peyton asked. "Didn't they go for your court hearings?"

Jake nodded, "They came for them, and left right away. They couldn't afford to stay for a long time." He told her.

Peyton shrugged, "Alright," she kissed him softly. "But you have to promise me you will come back."

"I promise." He told her. "I'll come back in the morning before you go to school. I'll bring Jenny. Then I have to go try and get back into school again."

"I can't wait." She smiled. "I can't wait."

She watched as he left her room. This time she wasn't sad when he left. She knew he was going to come back. She was even more in love with him now. She grabbed the phone off the bed and picked it up. She heard no dial tone. "Hello?"

"Peyton it's me." Brooke said on the other line.

"Oh hey," Peyton laughed. "I picked up the phone to call you, and you were already there."

Brooke laughed. "That's odd. Listen, I have to tell you something. Nathan kissed me!" she cried.

"That's great Brooke!" Peyton laughed. She wanted to be happy for her friend, but she didn't really care that much. She was too excited that Jake was back. "Jake's back."

"Really?" Brooke squealed. "That's great Pey! Oh my God. I didn't interrupt I miss you sex did I?"

"No," Peyton laughed. "He went home to be with his parents and Jenny. He's coming back in the morning before school." She told her.

"Oh, that's great!" Brooke smiled. "I guess I should get some rest."

"Hey Brooke," Peyton stopped her from hanging up.

"What?"

"Before you go. I just want to tell you that I think it's great if you're going to date Nathan or whatever. I hope that it works out. There is just one thing. Lucas saw you on the news tonight. He's kind of upset."

"I don't care," Brooke laughed. "I was on the news?" she giggled. "Did I look hot? I hope that I didn't have make up all over my face. Oh my God, what if I wasn't smiling? Anyway, Lucas had his chance. Good night Sawyer."

"Goodnight." Peyton laughed hanging up the phone. Both her and Brooke were truly happy for the first time in a long time.