Kind of short but the next chapter will be longer and more detailed.
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Brooke had kept herself locked up all night and day. Her friends had tried to knock on the door and beg her to let them in, but she ignored it or yelled at the to go away. Haley was the most pissed off one of the group; she was still in disbelief that Lucas could be such a moron. She wished Brooke would let her in and help her through this.
"Go away!" Brooke yelled for what seemed like the millionth time. "I don't want to say it again." Yeah, as if she hadn't said it enough. She heard feet shuffle outside of her door and she through the covers over her head, trying to ignore any sounds. The next thing she knew, she was being held down by two powerful arms.
"Brooke," she heard Nathan say. "You need help. Your upset and we want to help. Come out and eat something."
She tried to push his hands off. "Nathan, get off of me. I'm fine, its just another guy." He sighed at her stubborn streak and picked her up, throwing her over his shoulder and taking her into the living room, kicking and screaming. "Nathan! Put me down!"
"As you wish," he laughed before dropping her onto a couch and sitting down next to her, holding her down.
"Where is everyone?" Brooke asked, wondering where everyone had went. She knew they were there earlier, from all the knocking and pleading. They probably gave up and left me, Brooke thought, I deserve it.
"They went to get some food. You have nothing here," Nathan answered before pulling her into a hug. She just let herself relax into it, knowing he wasn't gonna let her go. "Brooke, were all here for you. I wish you would let us in."
"Nathan, it just hurts so bad and he..I mean, is it me? Did I do something wrong?" He could hear the sadness in her voice and he wanted to tell her it was gonna be okay, but he didn't really know either.
"It has nothing to do with you Brooke; your perfect. Luke is just an asshole and I know for a fact that he is gonna get what he deserves," he tried to reassure her.
"Yeah," Brooke nodded, wiping the tears away. "Your right. I mean, I am Brooke Davis."
"Right you are," he teased before pulling back and looking at her face; it was still red from all the crying and her eyes were bloodshot. "How about you and Hales go out today?"
"Huh?"
"You and Haley, I know were not talking still, but she'll do anything for you," Nathan said. "So why don't you two go shopping, my treat."
"Nathan I-" "Yes you can and besides, I owe you."
"For what?"
"For talking some sense into me," he sighed. "I want to talk to her Brooke, but its hard, you know. I look at her and I see...I don't know... and the baby..its just complicated."
Brooke nodded, understanding. She put her tiny hand upon his. "Maybe it wouldn't be so complicated if you two talked it out. I want you two to be happy together and not like me and.. well you get it."
"Brooke, its not your fault. He was just being jealous and might I add, a complete idiot." She nodded and laughed at his comment before standing up.
"When is Haley supposed to be back?"
"A few minutes, I guess."
"Good. You two are gonna talk. I don't want to hear it either. I'll only leave this house if you talk to her." Brooke gave him a glare. "I mean it."
He contemplated things for a moment before nodding to it, knowing that she would lock herself up again if he didn't. Brooke smiled, clapped her hands and ran upstairs to get ready. Once Nathan could no longer see her, her smile faded and she let the tears fall. She could fool them, but for how long? She couldn't keep up the happy facade forever and what if she saw Lucas? She shook the thoughts and pulled out a cute outfit.
"Haley?" Nathan called when he heard the door open. He walked around and saw her struggling with bags. "Where are the other girls?"
"They had to run some errands. Its just me, you and Brooke today," she said nervously.
"Actually, you two are going shopping," Nathan smiled. "I'm going to River Court. The shopping is my treat."
"Wow, thanks Nathan, your such a good friend to Brooke," Haley said and smiled. She was proud that he was helping her best friend.
"But, I want to talk to you first," Nathan breathed and Haley's face went pale. She wanted to back out but she wanted to hear what he said first. She nodded, telling him to continue. "Haley, I'm sorry about what I said to you. I don't want to hurt our baby in any way, but I was just confused and scared at being a father at this age. I just...I didn't mean any of it."
Haley's mouthed formed an 'o' and she didn't know what to say. "Nathan, I know your scared, but I am too. I didn't plan for this child nor did I want it but I have thought about it and since were graduating soon, maybe I want to keep it."
"Haley, I want to support you on whatever you do and I want to take full responsibility." Haley smiled at him before hugging him tightly.
"Thank you," she said and pulled back. He leaned in and kissed her, surprising her. She took a second to respond but slowly kissed back after realizing what was happening.
"Nathan I-" "Thank you Hales."
"For what?" She whispered, still dizzy from the kiss.
"For forgiving me." She smiled and kissed him again, before they heard footsteps coming down the stairs and they sprang apart.
"Please, I already know," Brooke teased before grabbing Haley's hand. "Come on, were going shopping." Both girls laughed and Brooke pulled her out the door. She waved goodbye to Nathan, glad that they had worked everything out.
The mall was crowded and that frustrated Brooke. She wanted to shop in peace, not with all these little kids running around. "Its so damn crowded here."
"Its a mall Brooke and its a Saturday," Haley laughed before turning to look at her upset friend. "Hey, you okay?"
Brooke looked over. "Yeah..I will be." Haley dropped the subject, something that Brooke was happy for, and began to push through the crowds. They rushed into a store off on the side, Brooke complaining that it was like a busy street out there.
"So what do you-" Brooke stopped when she saw the person in the store. Well, more like two people but either way, she didn't need it right now and turned to go but when she heard her name, she was forced to turn around. Haley had noticed who was talking to her and walked over, ready to yell if she needed to.
"Lucas, what do you want? I can see your busy." Brooke nodded to Jessica, who was looking through clothing racks.
"Brooke, I want to apologize."
"Well, your not forgiven and I see I was right; your going back to her." Brooke was hurt that he was still with her. She figured that he would be groveling, not moving on. Oh well, people surprise you everyday. Its just another one of those god damn days, Brooke thought.
"I'm just trying to figure some stuff out," he said quietly as Brooke became angrier.
"Why didn't you figure it out before we began dating? Why didn't you tell me you still had feelings for her and that all it took was me to talk to another guy before you ran back into her slutty arms? Why? Did you want to break my heart or is this just a joke?" She said quietly, trying not to cause a scene, but was getting more upset by the second.
"Brooke, I didn't want to hurt you-" "Could of fooled me."
"Brooke," Lucas tried. "I'm confused and I'm sorry about last night, I was drunk and I didn't realize what I was doing."
She laughed at this. "You didn't know what your were doing? Is that why your with her today? It doesn't matter anyways, its not always the alcohol."
"Well-" "I don't really care Luke, I don't. You want to leave what you had for her, then fine, do it, see if I care. I hope you understand that I don't want to be friends with you ever again."
"Brooke, don't be like that."
"Don't be like what?" She chocked and could feel the tears coming. "Don't be mad because that whore slept with you? Don't be heartbroken because you hurt me so badly? Don't be pissed off at you for being a jealous ass for nothing? I'm sorry Luke, but I can't just stop those."
"Brooke I-" he tried when he noticed her tears. He felt so bad but he didn't want to say anything, afraid that it would be the wrong thing.
"Lucas, whatever. I don't want to hear it anymore. I've heard every excuse in the book. I have to go, I'll...see you around." With that, she turned and walked out, Haley glaring at Lucas and shortly following her. Lucas wanted to go after her, tell her that they could work things out. He felt that she needed to know that he and Jessica weren't doing anything.
"I mean...he expects me to be fine with it!" Brooke yelled angrily as the two got into the car. Haley looked over at her. "I mean seriously!"
"I know Brooke. It'll be okay though." Haley hugged her friend before Brooke put it into drive and sped off, her angry thoughts flying out the window.
"No, it won't be," she sighed. "Haley I still have feelings for Lucas and seeing them together..its just..I can't even describe it."
"I know, but he'll come to his senses soon and realize what an ass he is making out of himself."
"Yeah, lets hope so." Brooke paused to think for a moment. "Maybe I could..ya know go talk to him..alone."
"Brooke-" "No, I think I can. I mean I don't want to feel this way and I'm willing to forgive if he works for it."
"Brooke-" "I think-" "Brooke!"
"What?"
"I don't know if that is such a good idea," Haley told her. A look of confusion crossed Brooke's face and she looked to Haley for an answer. "I know you want to talk to him but-"
"I'll go later."
"Brooke-"
"No, I'm going later and no buts about it."
"Okay," she said, giving up. You couldn't argue with Brooke Davis on anything. It just wasn't possible.
"Now, come on. Lets go try these clothes on."
"Nathan is going to kill us when he sees how much we spent."
"Hey," Brooke retorted. "He told us to go shopping."
"True." Brooke laughed and grabbed some bags, heading into the house. She smiled at Nathan before turning her back to head upstairs. She was all smiles for them, but on the inside she was nervous about going to his house. She could tough it out though; she was always strong.
I don't know but review please!
No quote for this chapter, sorry, but I was in a hurry and I wanted to give you guys something to read. Next chapter should be up in a week or less. Big research paper due so its been getting attention first.