"Okay so where we going?" He asked a little shifty, wondering why he let her drag him to an unknown place.
"Don't worry Nathan, just make a right on the next street."
They had been driving for over two hours on the outskirts of North Carolina. Jill guided him as she sat in the back seat changing from her costume to something more casual and not at all revealing. Nathan had already changed before they left. There was no way those two wanted to be seen walking the streets in togas.
"Hey do you think I should keep the wig on?"
Glancing back for a second he shrugged.
"Nah."
"Really? I thought I looked cool as a blonde," she made faces in the mirror, "don't you have some sort of fetish for blondes?"
He shook his head.
"I like you the way you are.," he smirked making sure she saw him in the mirror.
Rolling her eyes she took off the wig.
"Okay but I'm keeping my wreath crown on. You too, wear yours too."
"Okay," reaching into the glove compartment he took it out and placed it on his head, "you done back there?"
"Yeah."
She waited for a red light before climbing back into the passenger seat. Nathan knew she was done way before asking. He practically stared at her the whole time she was changing, which was kind of cute and perverted in a way, even though he was supposed to be watching the road.
"Stop there," she pointed to an abandoned looking compound.
The place was dark with no source of light anywhere. As his eyes adjusted to the darkness he could see the acres of the land and the many warehouses it contained.
His eyes widened in fear. Afraid she brought him to a lot to kill him. That his sweet Jill was indeed a serial killer who preyed on unsuspecting attractive males. He had a very imaginative mind, that Nathan.
"Where are we?"
"Fear Fest's Screamers."
"What's that?"
She gave him a wierded look.
"You don't know?"
"Nope."
"It was an abandoned acreage til a couple of years ago. A company bought the land so they could turn it into a Halloween attraction. They've got tons of freak houses and stuff. It's supposed to be scary because this place is supossedly haunted."
"And why are we here again?"
"To check out the haunted houses and get spooked."
His eyes widened.
"Oh."
"You scared?"
He laughed slightly. Him scared? Yeah right, okay maybe a little.
"Umm no."
"Whatever, you're scared admit it," she pushed him a little, "this sucks then."
"Why does it suck?"
"Because I brought you to keep me safe. I thought you weren't scared of these type of things and you know me, biggest wuss in the whole entire world. But since you're scared too then forget it."
Damn this girl was indeed the grand persuader. She knew exactly what to say for him to agree. How could he say no to being her Prince Charming and protecting her. Even though he was a little scared himself.
"No let's go. I'll protect you."
"Really?"
"Yeah, I'll always be here for you. You know that."
"I know which is why you're my love bug. I adore you , you know that?"
"Yeah," he gave her a cute smirk. Almost embarrased.
"Can I tell you something?"
He nodded.
"Even if you were scared I still would've dragged you here," she giggled.
He shook his head and laughed.
"You Ms. Reynolds are pure evil."
"I know, let's go! Hold my hand though okay?"
"Kay."
"Maybe I should have brought ear plugs for you, because I'm going to kill your ear drums sweetie."
He looked a little scared, but he just held on to her hand. That at least was comforting
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Back at the party things started heating up. People were leaving but the remaining all had one thing on their minds. My the Halloween ocassion brought out the smell of sex for teenagers everywhere.
Lucas held on to Peyton's waist as he searched the grounds.
"Where the hell is Nathan?"
"I don't know. I saw him go somewhere with Jill about two hours ago."
"Probably went somewhere to have sex like the rest of these hormonal teenagers," Brooke had to say her two cents as she approached them.
"I'll be back, I'm going to give him a call," Lucas kissed Peyton's forehead as she nodded.
Leaving the two historical babes: Betty Boop and Barbie alone. Silence engulfed the two for a couple of seconds. There seemed to be an unusual tension between them.
"So..."
"So... how are you and Lucas?"
"We're good, you?"
"I'm good."
Finally the blonde sighed. She couldn't take anymore of this. It was way too creepy of a conversation for two bestfriends.
"Okay enough with the small talk. Why is this so wierd?"
"What do you mean?"
"This Brooke. You and me not saying more than two words to each other. What's up?"
"Nothing's up."
"Oh come off it. I know you Brooke Penelope Davis through and through. So lying is no good here."
She closed her eyes and breathed.
"Peyton it's nothing. Please don't try to badger me to tell you something I haven't already told you, because there's no point."
"Then why are you so awkward around me?"
She looked at her bestfriend who's eyes pleaded for the truth, their freindship meant so much to both girls.
"Seeing you and Lucas together at first reminded me of what happened last year. It hurt and I guess I couldn't face the pain head on so I avoided you. I know that was wrong and believe me I'm kicking myself right now for being such an airhead."
"Brooke if you don't feel comfortable I can let Lucas go. Mine and your friendship means..."
"No Peyton. I want you two together. I'm fine, really I am. I was sketchy at first but I'm good now. I just needed to adjust to both of you together now."
"Are you sure?"
"P.Sawyer of course I'm sure. It's always you and me, hoes over bros. But when there's a great guy that makes you happy then I'm all for it."
Peyton embraced her bestfriend. They had been through so much emotional turmoil together and their bond still remained rock strong. Brooke will always be her best girl.
"I love you B.Davis."
Squeezing back.
"I love you too P.Sawyer."