The Bitter Taste
It's Not Supposed To Be Easy
Don't give up on love, because there is always someone who loves you, even if it's not the person you were hoping for.
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Brooke, Peyton, Nathan, and Veronica all walked outside of the cabin and stood in front of the car. They gave the cabin one last look; Peyton put her arm around Brooke and they smiled at each other. Brooke looked over at Nathan and Veronica. Veronica had her arm linked to Nathan's and leaned close against him. Nathan looked over at Brooke and they looked at each other for a moment; Brooke gave him an icy stare and got into the car after Peyton.
Four hours later they pulled into the front of Nathan and Peyton's house. Brooke got out and carried her luggage to the porch along with Peyton. They walked inside and Peyton sprawled herself out on the couch. Brooke poured them each a glass of wine and sat down at Peyton's feet.
"You read my mind," Peyton said with a sigh of relief as she sat up and took her glass.
They both looked over as Veronica giggled and jumped into Nathan's arms. He held her up and they kissed softly on the lips. Brooke finished off her drink and poured another as the couple walked upstairs.
"You going to be okay?" Peyton asked as she glanced from where Nathan and Veronica were standing back to Brooke.
Brooke leaned back and took a sip of her drink, "I'm fine P. Sawyer," she said nonchalantly.
"Really?" Peyton said in a disbelieving tone, "So if Nathan and Veronica were up there fucking you wouldn't be the least bit upset?"
Brooke gave Peyton a look and shook her head, "You act like I'm in love with him or something," she said with a dry laugh.
"That's because you are…"
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Brooke walked into Lucas and Haley's house; she came in quietly so that if they were home from their honeymoon doing whatever, then she wouldn't disturb them. She walked into her room and saw Lucas and Haley rolling around on her bed. Brooke dropped her suitcase and shrieked, "Gross!"
Lucas and Haley both looked up and quickly covered themselves with Brooke's comforter, "Brooke!" They screamed in unison.
Brooke couldn't help but laugh as she ran out into the kitchen. She grabbed herself a bottled water and ran her fingers through her hair. Haley walked out, fully clothed, and casually leaned again the fridge, "We didn't think you'd be back so early."
"So you decided to fuck on my bed?" Brooke said as she tried to contain her laughter, "Whatever, if that's what turns you on…"
Lucas walked in with his old basketball shorts on and stood beside Haley, "We got back from Cancun earlier, and you know…Your room was just there…So…"
"Please," Brooke said as she held up her hands, "Spare me the details…"
Haley laughed into Lucas's chest and then looked at Brooke, "I'm sorry."
"It's fine," Brooke said with an over exaggerated sigh followed with a smirk, "How was Cancun?"
Lucas kissed the top of Haley's head and then sat down, "It was beautiful…I could imagine myself living down there."
"Me too," Haley said as she sat down beside Lucas, "The sunsets," she breathed, "Oh god, the sunsets were amazing."
Brooke couldn't help but smile as the newlyweds kissed, "It sounds great," she said and then sat down across from them.
Haley intertwined her fingers with Lucas and looked attentively at Brooke, "How was Veronica's cabin?"
"It was," Brooke said as she let out a little chuckle to herself, "Interesting to say the least…"
"What happened?" Haley asked.
Brooke looked at Lucas and then looked down at the table; Haley gave Lucas a look and he got up from the table, "Girl talk…My cue to leave," he said and then walked out of the kitchen.
The two girls watched him go and Haley looked at Brooke, "What happened?"
"Nathan and I slept together," Brooke said simply.
Haley's eyes went wide, "Are you serious?"
"Yeah."
"Brooke," Haley said, "That's great!"
Brooke shrugged, "It didn't mean anything Hales…"
"Of course it did," Haley said as she went and sat down beside Brooke and faced her, "You should be ecstatic right now!"
Brooke rested her elbow on the table, "Too bad he was kissing on Veronica after we got home…But I can't be too upset, I told Nathan that I didn't want to be with him."
"You need to learn to trust people again," Haley began as she put her hand on top of Brooke's.
Brooke nodded and quickly wiped a tear from her cheek, the doorbell rang and Brooke got up and answered it. She opened the door and saw Nathan standing there; she saw Haley walk out of the kitchen. Great, she was stuck.
"Yeah?" Brooke said casually.
Nathan sighed, "Can we talk?"
Brooke closed the door behind her and they started to walk away from the house, "What's there to talk about?"
"Us," Nathan said as they walked along the sidewalk.
Brooke folded her arms, "Nathan…" She began.
"Let me talk Brooke," Nathan said as they stopped and he turned to face her, "You have a decision to make. Either stop with this fucking game or let this go."
Brooke glared at him, "What game?"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about!" Nathan yelled, "You miss me and love me one minute, and then the next you're shooting me dirty glares and telling me to stay out of your life!"
"Sorry I'm not perfect Nate!" Brooke screamed, "Sorry I'm not perfect like you're little fucking Veronica who would wipe your ass for you if you didn't have toilet paper."
Nathan grabbed Brooke's arms and looked intently into her eyes, "Don't you get it? That's why I love you! You might not think you're perfect, but you are to me Brooke Davis! I've loved you since the moment I've met you."
"Maybe someday we'll be perfect enough for each other," Brooke said coolly as she walked away.
Nathan put his head down as Brooke turned the corner. He ran towards her and turned her around. He kissed her hard on the lips and brought her in close to him.
"What the hell?" Brooke asked, but Nathan cut her off with a kiss.
The kiss ended and Brooke looked up into Nathan's blue eyes, "I'm not letting you walk away."
Brooke couldn't help but smile, "I was hoping you wouldn't…"
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Peyton sat downstairs and hummed softly to Eric as he lay in his crib; he looked over and saw Veronica walking down the stairs. They smiled at each other and Veronica sat down on the couch. Eric had finally fallen asleep and Peyton sat down beside Veronica.
"Nathan and Brooke love each other don't they?" Veronica asked.
Peyton gave Veronica a sympathetic look and nodded, "They have so much history together…"
"I know," Veronica said as she played with the material on her jeans, "Brooke's a great girl…I mean; I can see why Nathan is so madly in love with her."
Peyton put her hand on Veronica's knee and met her eyes, "You're a really great person Veronica," she began, "It's just kind of one of those bad timing things."
"Yeah," Veronica said and then stood up, "Tell Nathan that my dad called me and he's not doing so well so I'm going back home. And tell him that I had a great time."
Peyton stood up as well and gave her a confused look, "You're leaving?"
"Yeah," Veronica said with a shrug, "It's time for me to go…"
Peyton looked towards the staircase and saw Veronica's luggage already sitting there waiting, "Nathan liked you. He really did."
"You don't have to make excuses for him Peyton," she said almost bitterly, "I know him and Brooke had sex that night at my cabin."
"How…?" Peyton began.
Veronica let out a small laugh, "I walked down stairs for some water and there they were…Going at it like two dogs in heat."
"I'm sorry," Peyton said with a little laugh at the way Veronica had explained it.
Veronica gave Peyton a wink and reached out for a hug, "Thanks for being so nice to me."
"Awe," Peyton said as she hugged Veronica back, "Thanks for being such a sweetheart."
They broke the hug, but Veronica kept a hold of Peyton's hands, "Maybe I should give you my number?"
Peyton looked at her in surprise and laughed, "Sure? Why not?"
Veronica took Peyton's cell phone and dialed her number into it, "Keep in touch okay?"
"Yeah," Peyton said as she took Veronica's cell and dialed her own number into it, "This is just incase you need me to talk to."
Veronica smiled and put her cell phone back into her purse, "I hope you find somebody who you love…"
"Thanks," Peyton said as she dug her hands into her jean pockets, "You too…"
Veronica put her hand on Peyton's soft cheek and leaned in towards her. She kissed Peyton softly on the lips as they fell onto the couch. Peyton didn't know what was happening, but she got a good feeling down in her stomach. Peyton knew that she wasn't a lesbian, but just having somebody touch her and kiss her felt good. She ran her fingers through Veronica's long, blonde hair and ran her tongue along her bottom lip. Veronica reached up Peyton's shirt and let her thumb graze Peyton's nipple; Peyton let out a soft moan as the kiss deepened between the two. Veronica took off her shirt and Peyton looked at her perfect breasts; Veronica let out a small giggle and kissed Peyton again. Peyton got on tip of Veronica and undid her pants. Veronica smiled and undid Peyton's pants; she reached into her panties and felt Peyton's body begin to shake.
"Don't worry," Veronica whispered in Peyton's ear.
Peyton pulled back and zipped up her pants, "I don't know if I can do this Veronica…"
Veronica sat up and watched as Peyton stood up and looked down at her, "Peyton…" She said in a caring tone, "Is this your first time with a girl?"
"Well…Yeah," Peyton said, "I had no idea you were gay!"
Veronica licked her lips, "I'm bi."
"Well that would explain all of this," Peyton began as she put her hand on her forehead.
Veronica stood up in only her jeans and pink bra which favored her cleavage. She walked towards Peyton and pushed her softly against the wall, "You've never even wondered what it's like to be with a girl?"
"I mean I have," Peyton began, "And it's not like Brooke and I have never drunkenly kissed before at some party."
Veronica took Peyton's hand and placed in on her breast, "You're not going to die because of one night with me."
"You're Nathan's ex girlfriend," Peyton began, "And my best friend doesn't really like you that much to be honest."
Veronica shrugged as she linked her fingers into the belt loops of Peyton's jeans, "This isn't about Nathan or about Brooke. This is about me and you having a little fun before I leave."
"Okay," Peyton said in almost a whisper.
Veronica smiled and unzipped Peyton's jeans, "It's going to be okay," she said and then got down on her knees.
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Brooke smiled as she rolled over and felt Nathan next to her; he kissed the top of her head and sighed, "I'm glad Haley and Lucas are satiated in their own room."
"Me too," Brooke said as she breathed in his scent, "So what are we now?"
Nathan put his arms around her and shrugged, "I want you to be my wife again Brooke."
"That sounds perfect," Brooke said and then looked up at Nathan, "Do you think we could make it work again?"
Nathan stood up and reached into his jacket pocket; Brooke got up and looked at him in confusion. Nathan pulled out a small velvet box and got down on one knee, "Brooke Davis," he said as Brooke began to cry, "Will you marry me?"
Brooke nodded as the tears fell down her face, "Yes!" She said and then jumped into his arms. She put on the ring and smiled as she kissed him, "I love you."
"I love you too," Nathan said as he ran his hand through her auburn hair.
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