Everyone turned to stare at Nathan.

Brooke pulled away from Lucas, slightly guilty looking, and Lucas glared at Nathan.

"What's the problem Nathan?" Lucas challenged.

Nathan clenched his fist, but before he could move, Haley stepped in front of him. She looked up at him in a mixture of confusion and hurt.

"What's wrong with Lucas kissing his girlfriend?" Haley asked.

Nathan sighed, and turned away from Lucas and Brooke, "Nothing, it's just, well Lucas is still weak, he should be getting his rest, and not participating in such activities," Nathan mumbled lamely.

Haley smiled in relief, putting her arms around Nathan affectionately, "Aw, Nathan just doesn't want his brother in the hospital again," she explained.

Brooke couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed, though she didn't want Nathan and Lucas going at it, it made her smile knowing that Nathan still did love her.

Nathan glared at the grinning Brooke, and took Haley in his arms protectively, causing Brooke to glare back.

"Don't worry, being with Brooke only makes me feel better, I love this girl," Lucas said, nuzzling Brooke's neck.

Brooke saw Nathan clench his jaw in anger, and pulled away slightly, "C'mon, lets get you home,"

Karen agreed, and the three of them turned to leave. Brooke turned back when she noticed that Nathan and Haley weren't following.

"Aren't you guys coming?" Brooke asked coolly.

"Yeah-…" Haley began, taking a few steps toward her, before Nathan pulled her back to him.

"Nah, don't worry, we got my car, you guys go," Nathan responded, giving Brooke a challenging look.

Brooke shrugged, trying to conceal her hurt.

When Brooke was out of sight, Nathan let Haley go, not noticing the look of hurt that past through her face.

"So, let's go," he mumbled, leading her out.

When they were in his car, and driving, Haley turned to Nathan.

"Nathan, you want to go to Lucas's house, and just, you know see how he's doing being home after so long?" Haley asked.

Nathan shrugged, "If you want,"

Haley sighed, "Nathan, what's wrong?"

"Whaddya mean?" Nathan asked, looking over at her.

"You're not the Nathan that I married, you seem so different, and so-…"

"Sorry about that. Things are just weird right now you know. I told you, we needed time to slowly trust each other again, and rebuild that love we had." Nathan answered, feeling guilty.

He didn't know how long it would take him to get over Brooke. He shouldn't have gotten Haley's hopes up. But, he knew that if he and Brooke weren't together, he would definitely be with Haley. Nathan did still have feelings for Haley; he had loved her for so long, but unfortunately, Brooke had taken up most of his heart at the time being.

They arrived at Lucas's.

Haley stepped out of the car, but was surprised when Nathan didn't follow. She turned back to him confused.

Nathan shrugged, "I'll wait out here. Earlier, I was getting some serious cut eyes from Karen, and I don't think she'd want me to be there."

Before Haley could protest, Nathan shook his head defiantly ending the conversation.

Haley sighed, walking up the porch herself. Nathan sat outside, tapping his steering wheel to pass time. Nathan couldn't stop his mind from wandering off to the person he wanted to forget most.

"Nathan the kiss we almost shared this afternoon, and the kiss we did share at the party, do they mean something to you?"

"Nathan, would you be interested in taking me out,"

"And then I met you, and it was so different between us, there was teasing, flirting and everything... and then I fell for you, without even noticing I was ever falling. Our date, it was so wonderful, it was so perfect, I don't know how to explain, but I love you Nathan,"

"It's okay Nathan, as long as things turn out good for us in the end, it doesn't matter,"

Nathan gulped down the knot forming in his throat. How could all of that have been fake? Was that really all just a plan to get back at Lucas? How could Brooke do that? All those words, all those moments, had they really not meant anything to Brooke?

"I know, you probably think I'm very weird, I keep showing up here, and then I leave you at the beach and walk to your house anyways-…"

Was that really just a plan?

Nathan felt so confused. Those moments they had shared had meant so much to him, they felt so real, and it broke his heart to think Brooke was just acting the whole time.

Nathan leaned back in his seat, running his hands through his hair in frustration. Nathan shut his eyes tight, hoping to get Brooke out of his mind.

He heard a soft knock against his window, and looked up to see Brooke standing outside, shivering in the cold.

Nathan contemplated just leaving her out there, but eventually he unlocked his door, and opened it. He threw his legs out, so now he was sitting facing her.

"What do you want?"

"Can I sit on the seat beside you?" Brooke asked.

Nathan frowned, "What are you trying now Brooke?"

"Please Nate?"

Nathan sighed, and against what his head was telling him, he nodded, unlocking all doors, and he watched her walk around his car and take a seat beside him.

Nathan stared straight out, not looking at her. She still had a weird effect on his heart, and he couldn't stop it from beating a little faster when she was around.

Brooke placed her soft hand against his cheek, and pulled his face to look over at her.

Before Nathan could protest, Brooke leaned forward and pressed her lips against his. She didn't really kiss him; she just kept her lips against his.

Nathan's eyes grew wide in shock, and his body betrayed him. He couldn't pull himself away for a bit. When he was finally able to, he glared at her.

"What the hell was that for?"

"Nathan I love you," Brooke muttered, her eyes watering, "I hate myself for doing this, I don't want to hurt Lucas, but I can't help but want to be with you,"

Nathan felt his heart jump, "What are you saying Brooke? Are you going to leave Lucas for me?"

Brooke sat back in her seat. She wanted to say yes. When she had excused herself inside, she had just come out for fresh air. But when she had seen Nathan's distressed face, she couldn't help but get pulled toward him. Even when she had sat beside him, she didn't intend on doing what she did. She had just wanted to be near him. She didn't want to kiss him, but she did want to feel his lips against hers. She didn't want to do it. She just couldn't help herself. When she was around Nathan, it felt like her brain stopped controlling her, and her heart took over.

But now, her brain was back in action. Now it wasn't only Lucas to consider, it was Haley too. She saw the glow on Haley's face every time she was with Nathan. Could she really be the one to hurt both of them, two people that mean so much in her life? She looked back up at Lucas's house, he was so happy today, things were finally getting better for him, how could she ruin the happiest day Lucas and Karen had in such a long time?

"Why aren't you saying anything, Brooke?"

Nathan's hopeful voice brought her back to reality. She could kick herself for doing this again.

"Nathan, I do care about you. But I have to stay with Lucas,"

Nathan clenched his fist tight, "Then why the fuck did you kiss me?"

Brooke looked away shamefully, she knew that I couldn't help it wouldn't be the best answer. It would just make things more complicated.

"Nathan, I'm s-…"

"Get the fuck out of my car Brooke." Nathan whispered bitterly.

Brooke wiped away her tears, and did as she was told.

A/n I'm SO sorry. Please don't be mad at me! I Promise Brathan Soon! Please guys stick with me! You don't want Brooke to be some cold hearted person that would leave her boyfriend when he needs her most! And, do not hate Nathan, wouldn't you be mean to the person who claimed to use you to get back at someone else. : C'mon guys! Wow! …Read and Review.!

Oh, Tara, I totally agree with you, when I'm reading a story, I hate when they take forever to update, I feel like it ruins the flow of the story, but that said, I get major writers block, and I don't want to write the next chapter until I'm really into it. I want to write a chapter you guys will hopefully enjoy, and at times I can't think of anything I want to do next. Plus, I'm writing other stories as well, so I take turns updating them. But I can try to update sooner, because I totally understand what you're saying, and it pisses me off too! But a little hint guys, it's usually the reviews that get me in the mood to write! I love reading everyone's reviews, and that really helps me to update sooner.!