Hilaryhilary: I was originally trying to find something that would go with Nathan, but I couldn't, so I just let Brooke say that. Thanks.
Jacqueline22393: I know that was your favorite part, because you love them. I know you so well, hehe. Okay, one question, do you read Laley (love) stories?
Ali-Chan1: Well, at least all is happy for now.
Hallaina: I love your reviews, seriously. Me too! I hate it when there isn't anything to read, and that never seems to be the case with Lucas, so he had to run out some time, you know? Me too. I'm putting my love for Nathan and Brooke into this story way too much, though. Ew, I know. Yuck. I don't know how I made Luke say that. I love Harry Potter, too! It just doesn't seem like the kind of book Lucas would read, since he's all into Steinbeck and stuff. I loved writing the NBP scene, because I think right now, they're my three favorite characters, so it was fun.
Naleyforeva: Thanks! Yes, they are. I really want to get that point across. That the story isn't so much based on the romance as it is the friendships, you know? Yeah, lol, there's definitely a difference. I'm glad that you feel you can relate to the story that way, it's important. Lmao! I love you and your tissues! Don't worry, you won't need them for this chapter either.
Farah A: I had to make it fun, just because it's Brooke, Nathan, and Peyton, all who are very interesting people. Thanks so much! I just got it, and I can't stop reading! It's so good!
CCScott23: Hey. I'm glad you like the friendships. I hoped no one would get the wrong idea or anything. Thanks so much!
Shehasnotime: I cannot believe I'm getting a review from you! I love your stories! When are you updating your newest? You know, the Brooke/Haley/Peyton sister one? I really liked that one. It'll be pretty sad, but hopefully not corny or cheesy. I'm so glad you like the story. It's fun writing for some reason, although I've neglected every other story I have, which is very bad of me. I love it when Haley and Brooke or sisters, so I thought it would be a pretty good idea. I know! I'm halfway into it too, so don't worry.
Nathan'sRaven: Don't worry, I dedicate this chapter to you, for your unbending love of Naley. I'm glad you liked it though.
Brucas4ever: Thanks!
Jumper: Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the story.
TutorGurl: There isn't, sorry. But there will definitely be some Brooke/Haley in the next chapter. It'll be a while. There'll be problems, but not a lot of tragedy, at least for a while.
Only The Good Die Young
Chapter Four: Everybody Changes
There were three knocks in the world Lucas recognized. One was his mother's. It was very soft, and slow. It was a knock he'd only received from her, and he'd cherished it since childhood. Another was Haley's. It was rapid, very rapid, and usually seemed hurried. It could often be considered soft, but when she was angry, it was loud. And the last, was Brooke's. She always managed to knock with a song, without fail, unless she was angry, then her knocking took a turn to Haley. But otherwise, she knocked songs. And of course, burst through the door right afterward.
And it was certainly Brooke's knock that Lucas heard as he attempted to watch TV, unsuccessfully. She burst through the door before he could even tell her to come in, bouncing onto his bed, and kissing him passionately.
Not only the kiss-starter, but also the kiss-ender, Brooke pulled away, a grin on her face. "I see you're watching TV."
"More like trying to watch TV. What is there to watch on this stupid thing?" He flipped through channels, and Brooke grabbed the remote from him, grinning.
"Broody, I'm like the queen of TV. What do you feel like? OC reruns, or maybe some Laguna Beach.." She trailed off, noticing his very disinterested expression. Dropping the remote, she sighed.
"Sorry," He made a face, "I only watch sports."
"And porn." Brooke reminded.
"And porn." Lucas agreed, and Brooke slapped him playfully, before allowing her lips to graze over his softly.
"I love you," She whispered into his lips, allowing their kiss to be slow, yet powerful. She straddled him, hooking her arms under his.
"I love you more." He smiled, running his hands up and down her back, and then through her shiny brown hair.
Her feelings with Lucas were feelings she honestly hadn't felt before. She'd slept with her first guy at fifteen. She'd bled like a stuffed pig, and then had walked home alone, in the cold. This had devastated Brooke, and afterwards, she promised herself she would never fall for a guy again.
She'd sleep around, but never would she fall for a guy. Although Haley had worried endlessly for her, Brooke had managed to be okay. That is, until her friendly feelings for the sweet Lucas Scott had become more. She'd instantly pursued him, despite Haley's attempts to stop her.
It was only a matter of weeks before they were finally together. She'd loved him since their first kiss, and he'd loved her since they'd been eight.
Brooke had been beautiful, even at such a young age, and Lucas had been sweet, even at such a young age. Brooke had, of course, at that stage, been overly in love with Nathan. And he had been in love with her, or as they would call it, 'puppy love'. Brooke would bake cookies, and their mothers would talk. Brooke would offer Lucas a cookie, and he'd accept, and then she'd gleefully ask him if he thought Nathan would like them. Lucas would nod sadly, and Brooke would be off, off to please Nathan.
It had however, been a shock to Lucas, when one day, Brooke and Nathan, who everyone had anticipated would be married and together by eighteen, had both decided they would never be romantically involved ever again. It was after that, that the two had remained purely best friends, leaving Brooke to Lucas.
Of course, Lucas, being as shy as he was, would never approach her, which was why she'd made the first move. Wearing low jeans, and a sexy top, Brooke had smiled flirtatiously at Lucas, and then in a swift second, had asked him out.
He'd said yes, and they'd been together since then. No major fights, no major problems, and a few cute nicknames. Officially Broody and Cheery, Brooke and Lucas managed to defeat all odds, and had become what Tree Hill would call 'the cutest couple ever'.
And now, at this very moment, kissing heatedly on Lucas's bed, Brooke couldn't help but think of how romantic their story was. She was sure that her and Lucas together could be some sort of Super-Couple.
And now that she thought of it, Brucas had a pretty nice ring to it. As did Brooke Scott. Grinning while she kissed him, Brooke pulled away for just a short moment.
"Are your parents home?"
"No. Away for the weekend." He told her breathlessly.
"Good." She leaned forward, bringing their lips together once more.
"You know what's weird?" Haley found herself asking her boyfriend, as the two lay together on her bed, comfortably, and fully clothed.
"No, what's weird?" He was relaxed, with his eyes closed shut, and his breaths coming in deep and shallow.
"My sister is your best friend, and is dating your brother, and I'm dating you, and best friends with your brother. How coincidental is that?"
Nathan shrugged. "You're twins. You think alike, only not really."
"Only not really." Haley agreed, laughing.
"Speaking of which, where is that crazy girl?"
"Probably with your brother." She rolled her eyes, still not quite okay with the idea, but letting it go.
Nathan and Haley weren't like Lucas and Brooke, or even Nathan and Brooke. They hadn't been best friends forever, and they hadn't had life-long crushes on each other. Haley and Brooke would go to Nathan and Lucas's house together sometimes, and Nathan would be in awe of Brooke, who had always been very pretty. Brooke would wear her hair as it naturally was, straight, or even braided. She would always make her hair beautiful, and of course, with her green eyes, and big dimples, why wouldn't Nathan like her? Haley had been quite the opposite, with her frizzy, curly hair.
Nathan had liked Haley, but he'd liked Brooke more. It had been years later, when the two had gotten over each other, that Haley had started liking Nathan. And Nathan, in return, had begun liking her back, liking the fact that she was no longer a frizzy haired little girl, but a beautiful woman, with simply curly hair, and big brown eyes.
It was then, that the sixteen-year old obviously non-virginal heartthrob, had realized he'd been stuck with a problem. He no longer wanted to sleep around, or date around, but he wanted a girlfriend. Of course, he'd never tell Haley this, in fear for the first time, of being rejected. He didn't know that Haley felt the same for him.
It was when he'd started failing that Haley had begun tutoring him, the two simply accomplices to the other. They'd gotten closer, and Nathan had opened up to Haley about everything. They'd considered themselves friends, but Brooke had thought differently.
Brooke had set the two up on a date, after Haley and Nathan had gotten into a fight. The date had proved to be the only thing the couple needed, and pretty soon, they were together.
Nathan had been Haley's first and only. It hadn't been awkward, or strange, but comfortable, and loving.
It was something that people wouldn't usually admit, but the two, even in high school, were madly, passionately in love. Nathan, formerly a playboy, and Haley, formerly alone.
Haley traced her hands over Nathan's hard stomach, and he shivered, allowing goose bumps to trail down his arms and legs, and his hair to rise.
"You cold?" She asked him softly, stopping.
"No, but you're amazing."
Haley laughed. "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Oh, it has everything to do with everything."
"Really?" Haley grinned, kissing him.
He kissed her back, before pulling away. "You know," He said, "You're lucky I'm controlling myself here, because I have a thing for girls named Haley Davis."
"Really? Well, you're lucky too, because I have a thing for guys named Nathan Scott."
"Well then.." He trailed off, kissing her once more, and rolling on top of her.
She squealed. "Nathan! Brooke could be home at any time."
Nathan paused for a second, before shrugging. "She can watch."