Sorry for the delay again. Life is a bitch for sure. Chapter 4. Enjoy and Review. ;)

Chapter 4: Is It Just Me?

After Keith's dead he didn't care much about hurting anyone. It's about time to get what I want. He thought looking at the mirror in his room. The school was still locked hence of the shooting. So it was a relief that he didn't have to deal with Brooke. Speaking of the devil… His phone started to ring.

"Hello?" he spoke answering it.

"Lucas" oh great he thought hearing Brookes voice over the phone. "I'm worried about Haley. Do you know where she is?"

"Wait. What? What about her? No I don't know where she…"

"Bye." She cut him off hanging up on him.

"Brooke hold on…" he was too late though. He began pacing around his room trying to figure out what the hell that was about.

Even though Brooke told her not to come back she was worrying about her. There was only one place left where Haley could be. She sat on her bed for a minute to think before heading out. She glanced at a picture of Haley hugging her and then looked at one of Peyton and her photos. She sighed heavily, took her coat and stormed off.

Peyton was already awake, drawing on the chair in front of her computer. She heard a car pulling up out of her house and peeked from the window to see that it was Brooke. Just in case not to wake Haley she silently got out of her own room. She knew why Brooke was here and didn't even need to see her. So Peyton went into her dad's room as Brooke entered the house. Taking a deep breath she walked up stairs. She opened the door to find the beautiful auburn sleeping on Peyton's bed. She was glad that Peyton wasn't there. She sat on to bed next to her and stroked her cheek lightly to wake her up. Apparently it doesn't work ohh damn she is a heavy sleeper isn't she. She thought and leaned down to kiss her on the cheek as Haley woke up and turned her head a little unconsciously and their lips met accidentally. Brooke's eyes widened as Haley closed her eyes dreamily.

"Sorry" Brooke said pulling apart seconds later. "I was worried about you Haley. I'm really sorry I told you not to come back. I didn't mean it." She said as she looked down to her hands on her own lap. Haley was just looking at her blankly and wasn't looking like she was going to say anything anytime soon.

"I said I'm sorry ok? Is it too hard to forgive? I mean why aren't you saying anything? I know I made a mistake by shooting you away. I don't want that Haley. I told you before I need you in my life. Will you just forgive me already or at least say something, anything." Brooke pleaded. Finally taking her composure back Haley shook her head. She was still thinking about what just happened. Even it was only an accident; it was the first time their lips met. It was written on all over her face that she was thinking about the kiss. But of course Brooke didn't realize it.

"Haley?"

"Sorry I just woke up. It takes me a while to understand what you are saying you know." She said quickly.

"So do you forgive me?" Brooke asked again. She just wanted to hear the answer.

"Of course Brooke. You didn't do anything wrong. I did."

"I'm not going to push you again just know that. Tell me whenever you are ready."

"Brooke.." Haley began. She was ready to confess.

"No. Haley, it's really ok. I don't want to hear it if you don't want to say it. Better be unspoken if that costs your friendship." The possibility of losing Brooke hit her hard again. She just nodded and gave her a hug. Being in Brooke's embrace broke her heart. A quiet sob came out of her as Brooke rubbed her back in reassurance.

"Let's go home Hales." Brooke whispered.

"Can you wait for me downstairs?" Brooke nodded thinking that she just wanted to change into her normal outfit. As soon as she reached the living room Haley started to cry.

"Hales, she forgave you why are you crying?" Haley shook her head as more tears fell down.

"It's not that Peyton believe me. We are ignoring everything. We shared a kiss when she first came here. It was an accident but still a kiss is a kiss you know. And the other day after seeing you with Lucas we got back home and did something I can't name. I think we made out. Damn I don't know what that was but it hurt me a lot. She acts like it never happened. Ok we didn't have so much time to even think of it let out speaking. But what is gone is gone right? I'm pretty sure that we are not going to talk about it and it will never happen again. Oh god Peyton I am too confused." She said covering her face with her hands.

"Haley, would you just relax please? Yes it is definitely confusing but you need to calm down or else you can't solve anything. Give her a few days and yourself too. At least wait until the things are normal again between you two whatever normal was." Peyton said standing in the doorway. She wanted to help her but she had no idea what the right words were. "Get up buddy. Your l-o-v-e is waiting downstairs. Come on." She said pulling Haley out of the bed.

2 weeks later…


"Soo… What do you want to do tonight cute stuff?"

"Umm… I don't know, actually… Why don't we just stay home tonight?" Haley asked hopefully.

"No way! It's Friday. It's the day we get drunk and find hot guys. Come on Haley we are both single. Live a little pleaseee." Entwining her own hands, practically begging.

"Can't we just get drunk in here?"

"But what about the guys?" she asked pouting.

"There is always tomorrow isn't there? Come on Brooke I'm not in the mood right now. Pretty pleaseee" she said as well pouting.

"Fine, okay you won." She said waggling her hands through the air.

"Wow u gave up easily this time."

"Well I think I grew a weakness on your sweet pout over there." pointing her lips. "Go ahead serve our poisons you just promised. We are soo drinking."

"Fine but you have to deal with the consequences." Haley said crinkling her nose.

"I can deal with anything when I'm drunk. Bring it on." totally bouncing.

Deep in the night a very drunk Brooke threw herself to the couch her left arm resting on the top of the sofa, laughing hysterically. Haley did the same letting her head bump into Brooke's arm. Haley turned her head to look at Brooke. That joy on Brooke's face gave her the chills. Haley's smile faded as she looked longingly into Brooke's eyes. Suddenly Brooke pecked her on the lips. Haley froze before she leaned in and began kissing Brooke. She wasn't expecting but Brooke kissed her back. Relief took over Haley as she closed her eyes.

"My love" Brooke whispered as she reached for her back, dragging Haley on top of her. The kiss was mind blowing. Passionate enough to make Haley forget about everything else. She caressed Brooke's hair unconsciously. While enjoying the girl underneath her, someone knocked the front door impatiently…