Bubbly-BooMrWafflesluvr: Nice penname, heh. Oh! Right. I spaced out. Of course Bubbly-Boo loves you. You made up his name! Nope, I don't think she can. But if you want to keep believing she can, go right on ahead. One third, lol. We've got a while, still. I'm not going to reveal whether or not Haley dies, Lizzie! Lol! No problem. It's for all the wonderful people like you. I forgot! Sorry! Speaking of, it's freezing here in warm, sunny, California! Yep, because Hales recommended it. I'm sorry! Look at the bright side, she didn't die? Um, ew, Lizzie. My sleeve's all gross now, lol. Damn, who's allergic to flowers? Haha. I laughed when you said you hoped the Brooke and Lucas moment wouldn't be sad. Yep, she broke up with him. Nathan is totally the source of Mr. Waffles. Naley is connected everywhere. I love The OC. Season three preview is awesome. Thanks for the flowers!
Farah A: I had to, I'm sorry. Because Brooke was worried Haley's reaction wouldn't be too good, you know? She wants Haley to think the world is stress-free and easy right now. I agree! Yummy!
Brucas4ever: Aww, sorry!
OTHbaby08: I love Brooke, too. She's my favorite character. Yes, there's definitely some love. It's supposed to be Nathan and Haley and Brooke Lucas, despite the fact that Brooke already broke up with Lucas. Yes. Anyway, I'm waiting for an update from you! Desperately. And I'm rooting for Brooke and Nathan in yours, heh. Thanks so much!
Cait: I'm getting them out fast, lol. What can I say? Yes, it's a friendship/love rectangle plus one, lol. Exactly. Brooke has to be like, super-girl for Haley, but in front of Peyton, she can just be- Brooke, a normal person. I noticed that that was how it actually is on One Tree Hill. Of course. Nathan wants Haley forever, and Haley knows that her forever probably won't be long. Yeah, because it would have been weird if Brooke or Nate would have done it. That's how I am with my best guy friend! I know! We aren't like, in love, but we love each other, and we treat each other as best friends, although some people get that confused for something else, which can sometimes get annoying, lol, but whatever. Ha, I knew you would. Brooke's very confused, and very much so in pain, which will really begin to show soon. Hey, was that a potential spoiler? Yes. That's so true. Everyone's going to have something of Haley forever, which will be good, even if she does die. Happy reviewing, Dude. Oh! Just a question. How come you don't have an account on here?
Shehasnotime: Hey Kristin! Me too. I love it when Brooke takes care of people. No one really notices, but she's done like, a million times. To Peyton, Erica, Deb, etc. I love her. Yes, I know. Luke's very much in love with Brooke, though, so it's got to be tough. Thanks!
Naleyforeva: I had to! Naley won't be breaking up- yet. I'm not making any promises. Yeah, I can see where she's coming from. Of course. Brooke will hopefully realize this sooner rather then later, but you never know.
HalesnLukeBFF4ever: Lol. You rock too, Amber! Luke and Hales, of course! I know you love them. Anyway, are you changing your screename on here? Because I don't think you should, lol. It's awesome.
Bitchy-Destiny: Aw, sorry! Me too, hehe. Thanks so much! I'm glad you like!
SUMMERAN1: Thanks! I'm so so glad you liked it, especially since it was your first! There are some really good ones out there, too, though. You should read 'When It Comes' and 'Mirrors of Reality' by Gooseles, as well as everything by hilaryhilary. Enjoy.
Only The Good Die Young
Chapter Twelve: Living With Brooke
Haley sat by her desk, typing up an assignment. The school had been informed of her sickness, simply a doctor's note, and had allowed Haley time off, but she wouldn't have any of it. Haley's favorite thing to do was school, and nothing would change that, not even cancer.
Unfortunately, her parents' bill was running up, as lately, Haley had needed to purchase lots of cover up; the circles under her eyes weren't exactly going away. Food was also a problem. She was eating and eating, but there wasn't much weight gaining happening. She'd hopped onto a scale that morning, only to find that she'd gained one measly pound. Haley had overheard some girls talking in the bathroom, claiming that they'd heard she was anorexic. Of course, they didn't know of her cancer.
She shouted as the door sprung open, and Brooke appeared, bringing in some pillows. "Oh God! Brooke, you scared me!"
"Sorry, sorry." Brooke tossed her pillows on the bed, and Haley arched an eyebrow.
"What are you doing?"
Brooke grinned. "Oh, well, I've decided that I'm moving in."
"Moving in?" Haley stood up, examining her sister carefully. "What's wrong with your room?"
"Nothing. I just think that you and I should be together." Haley knew why, but the words didn't need to be spoken between them. It was quite obvious why.
"But what if-"
"If you and Nate want to get it on, I'll chill in my room. I'll still have a bed in there and stuff, and my clothes, and everything. I'm just going to like, sleep in here, and stuff." Brooke shrugged.
Haley was at a loss for words. She loved Brooke dearly, but moving in together? "But what if you and Luke want to, you know?"
Brooke bit her lip. "That would be kind of impossible seeing as how we're not dating anymore."
"What? You broke up with him?"
"Things just weren't working out." Brooke shrugged innocently, attempting to leave to grab more stuff.
"You did it because of me, didn't you?" Haley bit her lip, attempting not to cry. She'd already done too much crying, and no more tears needed to be shed.
"No! It's just, I don't know. Things were- getting too intense."
Haley rolled her eyes, falling back onto her bed. "Liar."
"I'm not lying!" Brooke yelled from her room.
"Right."
Brooke entered again, rolling her eyes. "Anyway, off of the subject of me and Lucas. We're obviously done-zo, but what about you and Nate?"
"We're fine." Haley smiled shyly at the thought of her boyfriend, and Brooke grinned.
"Okay, Tutor Girl, enough of the Love Looks. You're killing me here." She climbed into bed besides Haley, and then her eyes quickly widened.
"Are you okay?" Haley asked slowly, only to be met with Brooke hopping out of bed, and running towards her own room, returning shortly with something in her arms.
Brooke set herself besides Haley, who was cocking an eyebrow. "What's in the arm, Davis?"
"Oh." Brooke smiled sheepishly, holding up her own purple elephant that matched Bubbly-Boo.
"Oh my God!" Haley cooed, "It's Cuddly-Sue!"
"The one and only." Brooke nodded triumphantly, placing Cuddly-Sue next to Bubbly-Boo. Both girls patted their twin stuffed elephants, both received on the same day.
"So, I have to go brush my teeth. I'll be back in a minute." Once again, Brooke bounced off Haley's bed, walking off.
Haley sighed, leaning back. What was living with Brooke going to be like? It couldn't be too good. But then again, Brooke wasn't really 'living' there, only sleeping. Living, Haley wasn't sure she could handle.
But then again, she did have to throw Brooke a bone. The younger of the twins was sacrificing a lot for Haley, not that Haley wanted anything to be sacrificed. Brooke was breaking up with her boyfriend, basically giving up her bed, and who knew what else was to come? Quitting cheerleading?
The cancer was horrible. Haley hated it. But she didn't want Brooke to give up her happiness for her. It just wasn't worth it. Besides, Haley could get through it, couldn't she?
Sighing, Haley watched her sister get into bed besides her, and shook her head.
"Are you sure you want to do this, Brooke?"
"Uh yeah, it's not like it's a huge career move or anything." Brooke chuckled.
"Right." Haley whispered.
School bells rang loudly, and Brooke hurried up the steps towards her classroom, cursing as she tripped and broke the heel of her shoe.
"Great!" She lifted the shoe to her face, the heel in one hand.
"Davis, Davis, Davis. Of course, you'd be late to class." Nathan smirked as he approached her, and Brooke frowned.
"Scott, Scott, Scott. Of course, you'd be around to be a jerk." She rolled her eyes, leaning her body against a wall, her non-shoed foot as well.
"Sorry." He raised his arms defensively, standing besides her. Of course, not before examining her outfit.
Brooke wore a gray tank top underneath a black zip up sweater, rolled up at the elbows, a short jean skirt, and Mary-Kate style-black leggings that went down to her knees. Her pumps were turquoise colored, but the one she held in her hand didn't look too good. Her hair was straightened, and she wore turquoise dangly earrings.
Nathan leaned next to her. "So, what's been up with you?"
"Nothing much. Other then the fact that my sister has cancer." Bitterness laced her voice, as it cracked.
"Brooke, come on, let's not talk about that. We just want to focus on Hales getting better, you know?"
"How do we even know she will get better?" Brooke looked towards Nathan, tears forming in her eyes.
"Because she has to get better." Nathan's voice weakened, and he quickly cleared his throat.
The two avoided eye contact as they tried to air dry their tears.
"So," Nathan cleared his throat once more, "You broke up with Luke?"
Brooke winced. "Yeah."
Nathan made a face. "Why?"
"With Haley being sick, it was just, too much. I can't concentrate on having a boyfriend right now. He should understand that." Brooke shrugged.
Nathan nodded. "He was pretty bent out of shape last night. He's hurting, Brooke."
"And you think I'm not? I love that boy. But I can't do the whole relationship thing right now. I just can't. Can we please drop the subject?"
Nathan sighed. "Sure."
"So, there's no hope of us getting to class without getting detention. Want to take me shoe shopping?" Brooke asked, helplessly raising her shoe for him to see.
"Sure, why not?" Nathan rolled his eyes, and gestured for her to climb on his back.
She jumped on, and the two best friends were on their way to the parking lot.
Her voice echoed even as the two wandered off.
"Okay, so let's go to that place near your mom's café, because they have really good shoes. I may need to buy a few pairs to make up for this one. Oh! They had these really cute Magenta ones that would look so hot with this outfit I got from.."