Title: Friends with Benefits

Author: Steffie

Category: One Tree Hill

Rating: PG-13

Summary: What started as a simple bet between 2 brothers turned into a bigger sexual exploration than either thought possible.

Characters: Lucas, Nathan, Peyton, Haley, Brooke among others.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the said characters, quotes and/or songs mentioned in this story.

Note: I am all for criticism, good or bad. But if you are going to flame me without constructive arguments, at least have the balls to do it as a signed review. If not, I don't take shit you say seriously. I have been writing fanfiction way too long to put up with such childish attitude.Thank You.

Life, no one really knows where it will take us.

Is it all in decisions that guide us, or does fate play the bigger role, dictating the role we will travel?

Which course we will be steering, what twists we must endure?

3 Months Earlier:

"I'm going to miss you," Haley softly said, wrapping her arms tightly around Nathan's neck. Nathan chuckled, banding his arms around her waist, lightly lifting her off of the floor as he hugged her. "I'll miss you too baby," he whispered, laying a quick kiss on her neck. Haley sighed, trying to hold him as long as possible before she had to leave. She had never been away from her husband before and letting him go wasn't as easy she as expected.

"Oh come on lovebirds, break it up, we aren't leaving forever," a voice slightly groaned. Haley turned her face to the side to see none other then her best friends Lucas, Brooke and Peyton standing in front of her. "I understand that you guys as spouses have never left each other's side, but we really don't need to see the revolting mushy gushy marital bon voyage cry-fest. Not today at least," Brooke said, a satisfied smile on her face at the evil glare she was getting from Haley.

"Yeah, like you and Lucas didn't say your mushy-gushy goodbyes already," Peyton said in fake-sickened voice, rolling her eyes which earned her a light slap on the back from Brooke. "I didn't tell him how much I was going to miss him, I showed him," the feisty brunette replied, sticking out her tongue.

"That was an overshare," Peyton replied, looking slightly revolted. The others merely chuckled.

It wasn't often that they said goodbye to each other. The Tree Hill group had hardly ever been apart for more than a couple of days, much less a whole summer. It was always the 5 of them, year in, year out. Sure, they've had their problems and avoided each other, but they were still always together, whether it be on good terms or bad. But this summer was going to be different.

It was the summer before senior year, the last summer that they would spend as Tree Hill High school students. Brooke and Haley were going to New York for Brooke's shot at the Rogue Vogue fashion show while Lucas, Nathan and Peyton decided to stay in Tree Hill. Peyton and Ellie were planning on putting the finishing touches on their compilation CD while Nathan and Lucas were going to do what they do best; BASKETBALL.

"Come here you," Lucas playfully said, pulling Haley away from Nathan and embraced her in a tight hug. "Hey, get your own wife," Nathan said. Lucas laughed, looking at his little brother. "Don't worry honey, I'll give her back before dinner," Lucas replied in a girly voice. Peyton groaned at the statement.

"Could you guys please stop with the fluffy talk, it's nauseating and I just ate," the curly haired blond growled. The younger Scott brother gave her an apologetic look. "I'm sorry the lovey dovey pittet patter is upsetting your stomach doo-doo dumpling," he said before giving her a hug. "Eww, eww don't touch me with that tone of voice," Peyton laughed, trying to push him off. But to no avail, he had her locked in a hug. "Um, wait. Why are we hugging? We aren't going anywhere," Peyton asked, causing everyone to laugh.

"Flight 428 to New York city is now boarding. All passengers, please make your way to gate 38," a voice said over the PA.

"I guess that's our call," Brooke said. She quickly gave Nathan a hug. "Make sure he doesn't break anything on the court. I want to come back to my whole boyfriend, not 2 halves," she pleaded. "I will," Nathan said, lightly punching her cheek. "And you, stay out of trouble missy," Brooke ordered, giving Peyton a tight hug as well. "I will. Good luck at the fashion show," Peyton replied. Brooke then turned to Lucas and smiled, giving her boyfriend a tight hug. "I love you," he said, and leaned in to kiss her.

"Tell Ellie I'll miss her," Haley said when she hugged Peyton. After giving Lucas a quick hug, she once again turned to her husband, a smile showing through pressed lips. "Don't have too much fun without me," she said, leaning in to kiss him. He smiled at the request, giving in to the kiss. "You too sweets," he whispered when they pulled apart. After putting a kiss on her temple he let her go. And off to Gate 38 went Brooke and Haley.

"Think you guys can last 8 weeks without the better halves?" Peyton asked at the looks on the guys' faces as they watched the girls leave. "No," Lucas exclaimed. Peyton laughed. "I'll give you guys 3 weeks to crack," she laughed. Putting her arms around both Nathan's and Lucas' next, they turned to leave the airport, heading back home.

"He shoots, he scores!" Nathan called, giving himself an applause at the 3-pointer he just made. Lucas turned to him, exhaustion clear on his face. They had been playing ball for over 2 hours and they showed no inclination of stopping anytime soon. Score was long forgotten, they had lost track after they reached 68.

"That was a lucky shot," Lucas exclaimed. He was completely out of breath and drenched in his own sweat. "Your point?" Nathan asked. After a couple of missed shots and too much dribbling they both dropped themselves on the benches on the court. "That was a good game," Lucas sighed, reaching in his bag for a bottle of water. Nathan did the same, pouring it all over his head.

"1 day down, 55 more to go," the younger Scott said. Lucas chuckled at the comment. "Going to spend the whole summer counting down the days for Haley to return?" he asked. "Yup," Nathan replied, a smile crossing his face. Lucas threw a towel at him. "Good, I was going to do the same thing," he replied and both of them chuckled. "Just don't lose your mind thinking about Haley. I don't want her beating me up when she returns to find that I had to submit you to a mental hospital," he added. Nathan laughed, shaking his head, to ashamed to admit that that could be the case at the rate he was going.

"But the way I see it, you would sooner crack then I would," Nathan said in a matter-of-factly tone. Lucas cocked an eyebrow up at that statement. Feeling slightly challenged, he turned to face his younger brother. "This coming from a married guy that devoted his life legally to one woman. I think you are mistaken, you would crack first," Lucas said. Nathan rolled his eyes. "You guys are never gonna drop the "married" crap are you?" he asked, but it seemed more like a statement rather than a question.

"Nope," Lucas replied with a smile, ducking in time when an empty water bottle came flying in his direction. "Me marrying Haley just means I made it illegal for her to be interested in anybody else. You on the other hand are insecure about Brooke because she has no legal obligation to you," Nathan proclaimed. Lucas laughed, looking slightly defeated.

"So in other words, let me know when you crack, I'll be ready to tell you that I told you so," Nathan added. He followed by getting up from the bench and started to back his stuff. Lucas on the other hand stayed seated, absentmindedly running his finger over the rim of his water bottle.

Was Nathan right? No, he didn't think that Brooke was going to cheat him on, no matter what happened in the past. He trusted her, as did she. That was never an issue in the conversation. But would Lucas really crack, knowing his girlfriend was gone for 8 weeks thousands of miles away? Nathan on the other hand, no matter how wild and rough he used to be in the past, had given up his playboy days to be a teenage devoted husband. The trust as obviously there and Haley was the last person on the planet to think about cheating. So being apart from your spouse, wouldn't it mean that Nathan would crack first?

"Why don't we wager that?" Lucas challenged, coming out of his deep thought. Nathan turned around, a questioned confused look covered on his handsome face. "That you are insecure? Ok, start paying up," Nathan laughed, but Lucas shook his head.

"No, why don't we wager on who is going to crack first," he calmly said. Nathan stood straight, not completely understanding what Lucas meant. "How do you mean?" he asked. Lucas shrugged, stepping from the little bleachers and onto the court. Grabbing the basketball, he dribbled for a moment before making a shot.

"We are stuck here in Tree Hill with the subconscious agenda of moping around about our lovers. Why not wager that we can actually go the summer without thinking so much about them that we crack?" Lucas challenged. Nathan gestured for the basketball, contemplating the meaning of Lucas' statement. "And how do you propose we do that?" he asked. A grin crossed Lucas' face.

"We pick a girl from town and go out with her. Not to say we are dating, we will make it clear to her that we are just hanging out. We are just having fun for the summer. If you can successfully do that, you will be too busy having a good time then to think about Haley, or me with Brooke. If you can't, you will crack," Lucas stated.

Nathan nodded, aiming for the rim as he took a shot. "What are we betting?" he asked. Lucas thought for a moment, as a prize wasn't what he thought about. After a moment, he came up with an idea. "Loser cleans the winner's yard for the rest of the summer. The winner will be yard-work free for the summer and having the knowledge that they are the better Scott brother," Lucas stated, causing Nathan to laugh. "Ok buddy, your on," the taller Scott said. He picked up the ball and headed to his bag. But then something suddenly crossed Nathan's mind.

"But wait, who's the girl?" he asked. Lucas smiled, shoving his hands in his pocket.

"Peyton."

Note: Haley never left town, Chris Keller doesnt exist in this story.

To be Continued.