Chapter 6: A Monday Morning

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It was now the Monday after the party. Each friend was thinking of something different. Brooke-was thinking about who that girl Lucas was with was. Lucas-was thinking about how to convince Brooke that they should be together. Peyton-was worried that Nikki was up to no good. Jake-was considering letting Nikki at Jenny's first birthday. Nathan-was thinking about what Haley said, about them being friends. And Haley- Haley was wondering who the hell brought her home Friday night.

"Hey P.Sawyer, Tutorgirl."

"Tigger—what's up?"

"Hard weekend."

"Same here."

"What happened Brooke?"

"Oh, Lucas decided he wanted to end whatever the hell was going on between us."

"What? Why?"

"Because he wanted, "all of me" Brooke said mockingly.

"Well, that is understandable."

"Guys, I do like Luke, I really do. But when I decided I wanted to tell him that, I saw him at the rivercourt with his arms around some tramp!"

"Oh…Brooke."

"No, I'm fine. I'm over it all. His loss."

"That's right."

"Well, what happened to the two of you?"

"Well, I got terribly drunk on Friday night. And the last thing I remember is telling Nathan that drinking was my new favorite hobby."

"Nathan?" Brooke gave Peyton a smirk behind Haley's back.

"Yeah. I mean on Friday night, we talked. And I mean really talked. No fighting, no arguing. I mean, from what I remember."

"Nathan's not all bad, Hales. You should give him a chance."

Haley, feeling suddenly very awkward, decided to quickly change the subject.

"Peyton, what's up with you?"

"Nikki's back."

"What? Crazybitch is back?"

"Yep."

"Well what the hell does she want!"

"To "be there for Jenny."

"What are you guys going to do?"

"Jake said it would've been hard if him and her switched positions. I know it would've. But…look what Nikki's done."

"What do you want?"

"I don't know. I mean it's just….Nikki's back. And I don't know if I should trust her, or my instincts."

Haley was getting her books out of her locker, still feeling weird about Nathan. I guess Brooke's right, Haley thought. Nathan was a total sweetheart to her on Friday night. Maybe I should just give him a chance. Try to be friends. Her thought were suddenly interrupted.

"So, who's your maid of honor?"

"What?"

Nathan laughed, "I told you that you wouldn't remember."

"Nathan, what the hell are you talking about?"

"Well, after you getting completely drunk, I took you home."

"Oh-my-Oh my."

"No no no no no….Nothing like that Haley, even though I really wouldn't mi-"

"Nathan!"

"Sorry. You were just wondering if I'd marry you on Friday night."

Nathan and Haley started walking down the hallway, going to their next class together. Nathan was smiling and Haley was just looking at Nathan intently, which was surprising most of the students in the hallway.

"I what?"

"Yeah. First you asked me why we weren't friends, then you decided to tell me I'm totally hot…"

"Oh my God."

"Wait, it gets better. Then you asked me if I thought you were hot, and then asked me to marry you."

"Nathan—I'm so sorry. I get really….."

"Crazy?"

"Yeah. Crazy when I'm drunk. But thank you for taking me home."

"No problem. I didn't want anything to happen to you like— "

"Last year.."

"Well, yeah."

"I knew it."

"What?"

"You just felt pity on me….That's just great, Nathan. You are the ass I thought you were…"

"Haley, I didn't mean it like that!"

"Then how did you mean it, Nathan?"

"I just…I didn't want that to happen to you…again."

"Yeah. The first time did enough damage, huh, Nathan?"

"No…"

"So what is it Nathan? Poor old Haley James is really weak at heart? Was that your plan the whole time? To watch me fall apart, then laugh about it after words?"

"Why are you acting like a bitch, Haley?"

"Whatever, Nathan. Just—let's forget that we ever had that talk on Friday. Because to me, you're still the same selfish son of a bitch you always were."

And with that, Haley stormed off. Nathan just stood there watching her leave. I really didn't mean it like that. She's too damn sensitive. Fine, she wants to think of me the ass she thought I was, I'll think of her as that prude stuck up bitch I thought she was. And with that, Nathan walked away.

Neither wanted to admit, that deep down they both enjoyed each other's company, and were starting to develop more then friendly feelings toward the other.

Lucas was looking everywhere for Brooke. He wanted to do anything he could to try and convince her that he really did love her. And that he really wouldn't hurt her. He caught her walking down the hallway towards him, then seeing him, and immediately turned around to avoid walking by him.

"BROOKE!"

"Brooke! Listen, I tried calling you last night."

With that Brooke turned around, pretending to be happy.

"Really?"

Lucas smiled. Maybe she does want to be with me..

"Yeah. I wanted to talk to you about what happened."

"With us?"

"Yeah. Of course."

"Really, I thought it would be about that girl who you had your arms around Friday night."

Lucas looked shocked.

"What?"

"Yeah, Lukey-boy. I saw you on Friday night."

"Brooke…I don't"

"No, Lucas, I saw you because I was going to find you to tell you that I wanted to be with you, too, and that I trusted you. Look how that went, you tell me to trust you! Not even an hour after you ended things, you moved on. Lucas, I know you said you wouldn't wait, but an hour! Now I know that I was right about you. Let's forget any of this happened, Luke. We'll just go back to being friends."

"Brooke…I don't want to be friends with you."

"Really? Good. Because I don't want to either."

"Really?" Lucas said smiling.

"Yeah. Don't talk to me Lucas. We just belong to the same crowd. I guess there's another Nathan and Haley in town…"

And with that Brooke stepped away. Out of that hallway. Out of their almost-relationship. And out of his life….

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"Jake—do whatever you want. Just don't come crying to me when everything backfires."

As soon as Peyton left the room, Jake picked up the phone and dialed a familiar number.

"Nikki?"

"Excuse me, I have a boyfriend."

"I don't see him here."

"Then look again," Nathan said slipping his hand around Haley's shoulder, "But not at her, cause if you do, I'll kick your ass back to whatever hick town you're from."

Brooke, Peyton, Jake and Lucas looked on.

"What is this!"

"Brooke! You didn't let me explain!"

"This isn't a test, Lucas. I don't want a short response!"