Shehasnotime: Yep, I'm back with more updates. Hey, I never did get that update for 'My Only Enemy', but I'm looking forward to it. You never know, hehe.
Hallaina: Of course. Brooke's the kind of person that never sets their alarm. Aw, I wish I had a sister. Well, she likes the whole 'social cheerleader' thing, you know? Not like, academic school. Me too, I totally agree. It probably will. I mean, I'll probably be bawling by the end of the story, lol. Brooke needs to trust her gut instinct, especially if she's always right, I agree. I'm not going to make Haley ungood! Then, everyone would want her to die! I'll definitely give you a warning, don't worry. Aw, I feel honored, honestly. Thanks, m' dear. Yummy, thanks for the cookies!
Farah A: It may be going 'that' way, but I may pull a shocker, you never know.
Daddyzangel108: I know! We should so petition for that! Don't worry, I'll make it worthwhile. (Hopefully.)
Nathan'sRaven: I'm not trying! I can't help it if I naturally do, lol. Oh, you ordered it? That's going to be awesome! You can just sit and watch the entire thing in one go! Fun stuff, I'm telling you.
CCScott23: Thanks! I love Brooke and her mumbling towards Nate and Luke, too. So Brooke.
CutieRay: Nothing big, yet. There will, at some point, be something big. Good or bad, I won't tell, hehe.
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Brucas4ever: Thanks! Hehe, Brooke loves guys without shirts, we all know that!
HaleynNathan23: Lmao. Good, I'm glad you like it. I love his body, too! Of course, she was joking. She just knew he was behind her, so she wanted to tease him. I can't tell you whether or not Haley's sick, because the story would be ruined for you! Those would be major spoilers. Lol, thanks.
Cait: That's always good. I love it when that happens. Aw, thanks. It was short. Sometimes I do that; write really short chapters. I can't help it. If I put anymore in, then this chapter would have nothing, hehe. You know what I love about you? You totally get me! It's so cool. You understand why some of my updates are shorter, and that's so cool, because I don't think many other people do. Brooke is more nurturing and caring then people think, which is good. It's fun to show a side of her people don't usually see. I'm glad you like it! Thanks so much! Were you surprised to get this one? No way, Dude, you can call me Dude. Do you mind if I call you Dude?
Naleyforeva: You can keep your tissues handy, but I'm warning you, you may not need them. I know! Yeah, when she's sick, but now, it's not that she's sick, she's just way too un-motivated and tired to get out of bed. Lmao. With tissues! Good..
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Only The Good Die Young
Chapter Six: Do What You Must
Brooke hesitantly looked through the door of Haley's room, hoping more then anything she'd be out of bed, getting dressed.
Her heart dropped as she saw her sister's sleeping form. Biting her lip, Brooke sat down besides Haley on her bed.
"Haley, are you okay?" She asked cautiously.
Haley's eyes opened, and she smiled up at Brooke warmly. "I'm fine. I've just been tired lately, and I have no idea why."
"I'm going to take you to a doctor. It's not normal to be this tired."
"No, no, no, no," Haley shook her head, "No doctors. This is the last day of school I'm going to miss, okay? And then I'll be all rested and good."
Brooke bit her lip, but nodded. "Okay. Promise?"
"Promise. I've just been really overworked, with school and everything."
"Okay." Brooke nodded once more, this time more reassured.
"Love you. Have fun at school." Haley closed her eyes, and Brooke smiled, standing up.
"Love you, too." She whispered quietly as she stood by Haley's door.
"Brooke!" Brooke's head snapped towards the sound of the voice. She smiled, upon seeing Nathan's arrival.
"Hey." No jokes and no fun. After all, it was just them.
"Is Haley here today?" He asked her briefly, running his hand nervously up and down the strap of his backpack.
"No, she's going to be here tomorrow, though."
"I don't get it. She's sick?"
"No. Just tired."
Nathan's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "She's been absent since Monday, and it's Thursday now. How tired can you get?"
"Pretty tired, I guess." Brooke shrugged, walking away.
Peyton's drawing was coming along nicely, in her opinion. It was of a certain curly-haired boy, with deep brown eyes.
Jake. Her feelings for Jake had secretly deepened over the past couple of weeks. He was just so nice, and genuine. He wasn't like any other guy she'd dated before.
Someone pushed the door open, and she quickly closed up her sketchbook, guiltily looking up towards the door.
"What were you drawing, P. Sawyer?" Brooke's eyes darted towards Peyton's sketchbook, and Peyton tucked it under her arms protectively.
"Nothing B. Davis," Peyton lied, "What brings you here?"
"Honestly," Brooke paused, taking a seat on Peyton's bed, "Haley. She's been 'tired' for the entire week, and she won't let me take her to a doctor."
"How tired?"
"Well, as you probably know, she hasn't been to school the entire past week, and she sleeps all day and night, and I don't think she's eating very much."
"Then that's it. She's not eating, and therefore, she's getting no energy, so she's just getting more tired."
"So, you think if I get her to eat, she'll be less tired?"
"Definitely. Trust me, lack of food can get you really tired. She's probably starving."
"Thanks for the tip. I'd die without you. I just can't help but feel like there's something wrong." Brooke licked her lips nervously, looking down.
Peyton's legs dropped from her desk, and she leaned forward, eyeing Brooke. "What do you mean, wrong?"
Brooke inhaled sharply. This thought had occurred to her the night before, and had deprived her from sleep for hours. "I think, maybe, she might-"
"How'd I know you two would be here?" Nathan rolled his eyes as he appeared through Peyton's bedroom door, sitting besides Brooke.
"What were you guys talking about?" He looked back and forth between Brooke and Peyton, who both had similar pained expressions.
Brooke shot Peyton a warning look, before plastering a smile onto her face. "Nothing important. Just how much Peyton's in love with Jake."
Peyton slapped a hand on her desk. "You guys seriously need to drop it! I don't like Jake!"
"Really?" A smirk formed on Brooke's pretty face, as she quickly grabbed Peyton's sketchbook, flipping it open.
Both Nathan and Brooke looked over the page, and Brooke's eyes began to water, as a small smile appeared on Nathan's face.
Peyton frowned. Brooke couldn't have been tearing up to Jake's picture. She walked over to the bed, peering over Brooke's shoulder.
The sketch was of Brooke and Haley hugging each other. It was perfect, probably her best sketch. All the details were perfect; from Brooke's dimples, to Haley's eyes. On the bottom, the word 'Twins' rest alone.
"You never showed me this." Brooke whispered, a smile finally forming on her face.
"I keep forgetting." Peyton shrugged her shoulders.
"I think it's great."
Both heads turned towards Nathan, and Brooke laughed. "Great? Nice use of words, Nate."
Nathan laughed. "Well it is."
"Yeah," Brooke repeated, "It is."
Balancing a tray of food in her hands, Brooke kicked Haley's door open, flicking on the light switch.
Haley's eyes opened, and she squinted at the unfamiliarity.
Brooke grinned, and took a seat at the edge of the bed, placing the food before Haley.
"I brought you some food. I figured you hadn't eaten in a while."
Haley's eyes went over the food, and she shook her head. "I haven't. I'm dying of hunger."
Brooke's smile widened. "Good. Eat."
"You made all this? Are you sure it's edible?" Haley was already back to her old self as she took a bite of pasta, which she was surprised to find, was good.
"Yes, I'm sure." Brooke couldn't stop her smile from growing as her sister ate hungrily.
She took this as an opportunity to look over her older sister, who's frame had shortened. She looked as if she'd lost about ten pounds, and there were dark circles underneath her eyes, despite all the sleeping she'd been doing.
"You okay?" Brooke asked softly, and suddenly.
Haley bit her lip, but nodded. "I'm still tired. I don't know why."
It was right then, watching her sister eat, taking in her thinning wrists and more defined cheekbones, that Brooke decided she would take Haley to a doctor. For, or against her wishes. It didn't matter anymore.