The Next Morning

It was 6.00, Lucas had only gotten to sleep slightly after 2.00 even then he tossed and turned all night, it wasn't the most comfortable night sleep he had. To his annoyance there was a constant knock at his door that awoke him, he turned to face the alarm clock and when he saw the time he realised it could only be one person. He opened the door to find the tall figure standing in his doorway, "Good morning big brother lets go running." Nathan said grinning at his older brother. "Nate I'm glad we acknowledge each other as brothers now and I'm glad we have become close these past few months but if you come to my door at 6am again, I may have to disown you." Nathan looked on as Lucas tried to put on a serious face he couldn't help but laugh at his older brother's expression. "Alright give me ten minutes to get changed."

Lucas always gave into Nathan when it came to doing things for and with him, if he was to be honest he loved having Nathan in his life. It was true that they had gotten of to a sketchy start, partly because Dan influence on Nathan and Lucas' secret longing for Nathan's then girlfriend Peyton. It took Haley for Lucas to finally see that Nathan could be a good guy, and he had something in his life he never had before. A brother. It was all new to him, but it was good. He always had Hales or Karen to go to when needed to talk or when he needed help, but he had a brother to share with as well.

Luke walked back into his room to find Nathan sitting on his bed waiting slightly impatiently. "Alright come on" Lucas said causing Nathan to Jump to his feet and grin.

They had just begun their run when Nathan broke the silence.

N: Listen man I don't wanna cross any line or anything but what did you and Haley talk about last night?

L: Nate I think you should just ask Haley.

N: You don't know where she was?

L: Now is that asking Haley? He said smirking at his younger brother.

N: Fine I understand, best friends and all. He said mockingly

L: Yeah what about husband and wife. He replied in a similar mocking tone.

N: Whatever. He turned and laughed at Lucas.

N: You haven't told her yet have you.

L: Do you and Haley have pillow talk about me?

N: What? No! I was asleep when she came home. He was surprised by his brother's question.

N: Why did you ask that?

L: Hales asked the same thing last night.

N: Great minds think alike.

L: Yeah riiight. Like I told Haley I don't know if she will forgive me, I hurt her pretty bad. I hurt them both.

N: You know you'll…..

L:….never know until you tell her. Damn I don't suppose I could get you and Haley break up.

Nathan knew his brother was joking which caused him to laugh preventing him from running. "Maybe we should finish this run in silence otherwise we'll never finish, and I need you ready for when basketball season resumes. I could do it myself this season, its just when your there I don't have to work as hard."

Lucas chuckled at Nathan's comment and nodded to his brother as they completed their run.

"Morning boyfriend" the feisty brunette said looking down on her new boyfriend who she had woken. "Yeah morning, I hope this isn't going to be a regular occurrence. I do like my sleep." He said reaching up and pulling her down into his lips. "Well much better now" she said with smirk on his face.

B: So you left kinda quickly last night.

F: Yeah, Lucas showed up. Now I know why.

He muttered as quietly as he could.

B: What?

F: Nothing. I'm going to get a shower but I'll meet you out front in about 20 minutes.

B: Okay

Brooke left the room, while Felix turned to get a towel from the side of his bed, however he quickly snapped round when he heard the voice from behind. "You didn't tell her did you?" Anna had begun making her way into his room. "Anna not now!" he answered. "I just think it might be for the best if you told your new girlfriend that her ex boyfriend, who broke her heart, is in love with her again!" Anna scoffed. "What?" Anna and Felix turned to the doorway to find Brooke who was clearly stunned by Anna's statement, she quickly opened her mouth again. "I think I dropped my cell when I was in here, yeah there it is. Bye." She couldn't get out of the room quick enough. "Brooke wait!" she heard Felix but she just continued walking. This was too much for her to take in at the moment.

She awoke to sea of blonde curls in her face. She got up made her way into the bathroom for a shower. It was about 10 minutes later and she walked out of the shower wrapping a towel around her, she sat down on her bed and dried herself off. Her hair was tied back now and she was dressed, her thoughts went back to the previous night. Jake was back. She was overcome with happiness when her nose detected a smell, something was burning. She quickly rushed down the stairs two at a time, until she made her way into the kitchen discovering an embarrassed Jake. "What is it with women, why can't you just get up and come downstairs and eat first thing? If you came down 5 minutes ago the bacon wouldn't be burnt now would it" he said sarcastically. Jake had knocked at the door, he didn't get a response, so he opened the door and realising that she was probably still sleeping, he figured he would surprise her with breakfast. Peyton could see that Jake was clearly embarrassed, however she couldn't stop laughing at him.

J: I'm sorry, I thought that I would make you breakfast before you go to school.

P: It's the thought that counts.

She was smirking at him as she answered.

P: But I can't go to school.

Jake looked slightly puzzled.

J: Why?

P: I'm suspended.

J: What? Why?

P: Long story I'll tell you over breakfast.

J: I think I ruined breakfast.

P: I meant at the café, at least there I won't die.

She playfully hit Jake on the arm.

Lucas opened his back door and made his way to the fridge, handing his brother a bottle of water before taking one for himself. They were making small talk when they where interrupted by an angry looking Karen. "Lucas Eugene Scott, where have you been" she asked in an annoyed tone. Nathan sensing that his older brother may be about to be on the receiving end of an irate Karen spoke up "I'm sorry Miss Roe, I came over and dragged him along for a run, and for a talk" Karen looked apologetically at Lucas and Nathan before answering "Nathan how many times have I told you, it's Karen. As long as you weren't playing basketball. You boys want breakfast? This was greeted with eager looking grins on both the boys' faces.

Nathan had only a mouthful of cereal when Haley entered through the back door. "My husband, Eugene and my surrogate mother." She exclaimed in a cheery tone. Lucas looked at Hales before turning to his mother "Dammit mom now she calling me it!" he groaned. "I'm gonna steal this one" Haley joked as she pulled Nathan from his cereal. "Dammit Hales, I was eating. Bye Karen Bye Eugene" he put a mocking emphasis on the Eugene. Lucas shot him an angry look. Soon enough Lucas' breakfast was interrupted too. His cell was ringing, he answered. "Hey Lucas, its Brooke we need to talk." "Sure, I'll come over now" he answered. Brooke hung up the phone and she went over what he was going to say. All she knew was this needed to be resolved.