Brooke walked into her room. She threw herself on her bed. She layed there for a minute then sat up. She pulled her pillow from behind her back and held it to her chest. Tonight had brought up old feelings she thought she had buried. The two of them had been really happy together at once. She couldn't help but think of the things and times they had shared together. He told her he would always love her. But now that was just a load of crap. He loved Haley now.

Flashback-

It was right after the two had started dating. They were at one of his many games. He had just scored a 3 pointer and was walking past the cheerleaders. When he was about to pass her, he looked up and smiled his sexy smile at her. She easily returned it. After that game she remembered going back to Peyton's house for a sleepover and Brooke told her that they were dating. Peyton was so happy for her. She remembered that it was the first time she really realized how much she cared about Nathan. In confidence she told Peyton,

"I'm falling for him, big time."

Tears began pouring out of Brooke's eyes. She pulled the pillow closer to her chest, and let the sobs rack her entire body.

Nathan walked up to Haley.

"We need to talk." He said looking into her eyes.

"We have nothing to talk about." She responded coldly.

"You know Haley this is exactly why I didn't tell you. I knew you would overreact."

"How long?"

"How long what?"

"How long did you two date?" Nathan sighed.

"For about a year and a half."

"Why'd you break up?"

"I don't know. She broke up with me. She didn't give me an answer. She just said she couldn't do it anymore."

"Did you love her?" Nathan looked down. This wasn't something he wanted to answer.

"Honestly?"

"Yea."

"More than anything or anyone." Tears sprung in her eyes and he felt bad.

"I can't talk to you right now Nathan. Just go." He looked towards the ground and did what she asked. He wlked over to the table where everyone else was sitting.

"Where's Brooke?" He asked after looking around and not seeing her.

"She was tired. She left." Lucas said. Nathan automatically knew that wasn't the truth. Brooke never left a party early unless something was wrong.

"Yeah. Me too. I think I'm gonna go." He said. Peyton gave him a warning glance knowing where he was going. Everyone said their goodbyes and Nathan left.

He got into his car and started driving to the Davis' residence. On the way he couldn't help but think of some of the times him and Brooke shared.

The memory that popped into his head was on their 6 month aniverary.

Nathan had cancel their plans because Dan was going crazy with his training again. So Brooke had decided to surprise Nathan at the court and watch him while he played. She didn't care that he had to practice she just wanted to spend time with him on their anniversary. He was so happy when she came.

She drove her little blue beetle right up to the court and had gotten out and given him a small wave. The relief he felt at seeing her was evident on his face. After practicing for a while he came up to her and wrapped his arms around her and kissing her passionately. In her very Brooke like fashion the first thing that came out of her mouth after they kissed was,

"Your all sweaty Nate." As she said this she stuck out her bottom lip in a pouty look. He laughed and kissed her again. This time she giggled when he pulled away. "Will you teach me?" at his confused look she rolled her eyes then went and grabbed the basketball. He looked down at her shoes and saw pink stiletto heels. He gave her that 'please how are you gonna play like that' look. She once again rolled her eyes and pulled off the heels and threw them on the floor off to the side.

He walked over to her and grabbed her hand pulling her in front of the basket. He grabbed her hips and put himself right behind her. She rested against him and wiggled her hips

"If you keep that up we aren't gonna get very far." Nathan said as he pushed Brooke slightly away from him so she wasn't leaning against him. She laughed at his obvious arousal. Nathan lined her up correctly and then let the ball fling out of her hand. It went in. The excitement that appeared on her face made him smile. She turned around and pulled him into a hug. He lifted her off the ground and spun her around. She kissed him.

That night was the first time he realized he loved her. He pulled up in front of her house. Yet he couldn't bring himself to go up to the door so he just drove away without looking back.