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After what seemed like an eternity, the two girls finally pulled into their apartment complex. Haley's last words kept taunting Brooke as she drove well over the speed limit and jerked to a stop in front of their home.

"Ah, home sweet home" Haley cooed, smirking slightly as Brooke darted out of the car and hurried around to open the door for Haley. "Thanks Tigger…" she said as she placed a light kiss on the base of Brookes neck, smiling at the shine of lust that danced in Brookes eyes as she pulled Haley up the stares and opened the door of the apartment.

"Finally, I didn't think I could go another minute without-" Brooke suddenly stopped short, dropping Haley's hand from her own. "Lucas?"

"Hey Brooke, I was looking for you at school today, didn't see you…thought I'd stop by" he said, stumbling a little over his words, trying to pick up whatever vibe Brooke was sending him.

What is with the Scott Brothers and their timing? The thought seemed to run through both girls mind simultaneously.

"Um, I don't mean to be rude Lucas…but you've been ignoring me for the better half of this month, why the sudden desire to talk to me?" Brooke said, not at all in the mood to deal with Lucas and his brooding. I want to get back to my Hales!

"I know, and its just…" Lucas looked up and over to Haley, giving her a small smile.

"Oh…" Haley stated, more to Brooke then Lucas. "I'll be in the bedroom." she finished, adding emphasis to that last part.

"Thanks Hales" Lucas called back to her, before hearing the door shut. "So, moral is, I know I've been an ass…"

"Yes you have. But I'm really over that, so, if your going somewhere with this…you should do it soon." Brooke shot at him, seemingly unaffected by the wounded look on his face.

"You're the one for me." he spat out, "I'm in love with you…I always have been…I want to be with you again, and only you."

Now he tells me? Brooke looked up at him, sighing softly "Lucas.." she began "Your too late…"

"What? What do you mean I'm too late?" he questioned, his voice wavering.

"I'm in love with someone else." She stated bluntly, she didn't want to hurt Lucas, but she didn't want to lead him on either. He needed to know the truth.

"With who?" his brow was deeply furrowed, he was obviously on the brink of tears.

"Haley." Brooke said with a smile before the realization of what she just did set in. She had done the one thing that she couldn't take back and could have the biggest of consequences for their small world. "Lucas…" was all she managed to get out before the front door slammed shut and Brooke was left alone in the living room.

"Haley…" Brooke once again said, this time as she was pushing the bedroom door open.

"Yeah Tigger?" Haley said with a small smile on her face, glad to see the brunette again. "What he want?"

"Haley, I just did something…" she began "Something…bad."

"Brooke! Don't tell me you kissed him!" Haley exclaimed standing up, the hurt dripping off her voice.

"No! No! Baby…never!" Brooke responded, walking over and sending a guilty smile to Haley, "I sort of…accidentally…told him"

"Told him? Told him about what?" Haley questioned, her eyes widening suddenly, her hand running through her hair before grabbing it gently then letting her hands fall to her sides. "About us? You told him about us?"

"Baby, I'm sorry, it just kind of…came out" she took a step towards Haley, taken a back when Haley stepped away from her and began pacing.

"What did he say?" Haley asked suddenly, "Is he furious?"

"He didn't say anything…he just left." she said softly. "Haley please don't be mad, I didn't mean it."

Haley sighed, and walked over to Brooke, kissing her gently on her forehead. "I'm not mad at you Tigger, I just…I'm not looking forward to the backlash…"

"I know baby" Brooke said, wrapping her arms around Haley from behind and hugging her tightly, "but you know what, me and you, were going to make it through. Together."

All Haley could do was smile and snuggle into the arms of Brooke Davis, pushing the thoughts of what tomorrow will bring out of her mind.