Chapter Two

Taking A Break

Brooke pulled Nathan into her room and stood in front of him as she placed her hand on his cheek. She smiled at him before leaning up to place her lips against his. She slowly outlined his bottom lip with her tongue begging to be let in.

Nathan stood with his back against the door as he looked down at the beautiful girl in front of him. He loved her. If only things weren't so hard. He continued to watch her as she tipped forward and placed her lips against his. He loved kissing her. He loved how she always took charge. He felt her tongue slip out and caress his bottom lip. He knew what she wanted and he gave it to her. He parted his lips and held his breath as her tongue delve in. She tasted so good. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist as he felt all his senses dissipate. He let passion take over and he turned them both around and pushed her up against the wall.

Brooke wrapped her arms around Nathan's neck, pulling him closer. She moaned aloud when she felt him pull her to him forcefully. She let her hands fall from around his neck and allowed them to make their way down his chest. She longingly tugged on the bottom of his shirt. Without wasting another second she pulled it over his head.

Brooke looked at her boyfriend standing there in only his basketball shorts and couldn't contain her need to for him. She once again pulled him to her and kissed him as her hands roamed over his now bare chest. She found herself smiling into their kiss as she felt his muscles tighten under her touch.

Nathan couldn't stop the moan that escaped his lips when Brooke began to graze her fingers against his body. He felt her slip her fingers under the top of his shorts. With a quick intake of breath he picked her up and walked over to her bed where he placed her down and took his position beside her. He watched as she seductively withdrew her shirt. He saw her smile as he lifted his hand to her breast and lightly brushed his fingers against her exposed skin. He continued this motion for a while before getting tired of the constricting thin lacy material. He swiftly undid the front clasp of her bra and longingly stared at her now bare chest. He could never get tired of seeing her like this. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

Brooke found herself biting her bottom lip as she watched Nathan look at her with desire. She reached out her arm and placed it on the back of his neck bringing him to her for a kiss. She lowered herself onto the bed bringing him down over her. She spread her legs allowing him to place his body between her. She kissed him hard. There was nothing else she wanted to be doing.

Nathan continued to kiss her, moving his tongue in and out of her mouth. He let his hands roam over her already hot, sweaty body. He removed his lips from hers and began to trail feathery light kisses down her neck and shoulder. He allowed his lips to follow his roaming hands. He placed a kiss on the curve of her belly as his hands fumbled with her buttons. One by one be undid them, placing a single kiss to every exposed inch of skin. He swiftly pulled down her pants, taking her panties along with them. He couldn't wait any longer to have all her barriers gone. He looked up at her and watched as she silently motioned him forward. He wasted no time and obliged.

Brooke breathed in and out heavily as she parted her legs waiting for him to take his place above her. She once again wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing her lips in contact with his. She broke their kiss and looked between their already sweaty bodies and watched as he held his hardened member in his hands as he guided it to her awaiting center. She closed her eyes and bit her bottom lip as he slowly entered her. The long heavy moan that escaped her lips could not be helped. He felt that good slipping inside her.

Nathan stilled his actions and waited for her to adjust to him being inside her. It only took a minute before he felt her hands on his lower back pressing him further into her. He took that as his cue to continue thrusting into her. Slowly at first, then with more pressure he delve into her, eliciting small, but pleasurable moans. He groaned into her shoulder as he felt her contract around him. She always knew just when to do that. He was near, he could feel it. He wasn't sure how much longer he could hold out and wanted her to feel just as good as he did. He continued thrusting into her as he moved his hand between them and caressed her swollen bud. He took it between his fingers and gave it a gently, but firm squeeze and smiled at the reaction he received from Brooke. She withered and moaned in pleasure under him. He repeated his previous action and watched as her orgasm swept over her.

Brooke closed her eyes as she let the warm tingle of her orgasm over take her. She pulled Nathan down into her as she rode out the amazing feeling he gave her. She once again found herself contracting around him as he continued to move against her. She felt his movements quicken before he trust into her one final time and released inside of her. She felt his hot breath against her neck as he rode out his intense orgasm.

Nathan continued to breath in and out as he came down from his high as he slowly removed his head from her shoulder. He looked down at her and couldn't help, but capture her lips in a searing kiss. There was no doubt that he loved her.

Brooke kissed Nathan as he wrapped his arms around her. He was always like this after the made love. He always felt the need to be as close to her as possible and she wasn't about to stop him. Nathan was always so loving the first few minutes after they made love. It was moments like this that made all the arguing seem so futile. Why couldn't it always be this way? That was the question that she wished would be answered.

Brooke wrapped her arm around Nathan's waist and rested her head against his chest. She smiled to herself as she felt him place a kiss on her head. Everything was so good right now and she didn't want to ruin it, but she knew they had to talk about that mysterious brother of his. She began to tap her fingers on his chest, thinking of how to bring it up. She wasn't sure how to start this type of a conversation. She never thought she would have to have a talk with her boyfriend about an older brother nobody knew he had. She wasn't sure what to do, but she knew she needed to do something. She loved Nathan no matter how they treated each other that would never change. She wanted to be a good girlfriend to him and it was obvious that he needed to talk about this. She slowly looked up at him and decided to just ask. This was going to be a tough conversation and there was no need in slowly bringing it out."So what exactly happened with your parents? You said you were arguing with them. What happened?"

Nathan took a deep breath and looked over at his girlfriend. She looked a little uncomfortable with this whole thing and the fact that she was here trying with him meant everything."I went home to change, because yes, I did remember we had plans."he watched the small smile that appeared on her face before continuing."I knew something was off because my dad is never home that early. I started to go upstairs when I heard them yelling in the study. I know how my dad can get sometimes so I walked over to see if I could hear anything. I really just wanted to make sure my mom was okay."he paused trying to gather his thoughts. He looked down as Brooke gave his waist a gentle squeeze in reassurance.

"It's okay Nathan, you can talk to me."

Nathan nodded at her and continued."So I just stood outside the door and listened. You know how they get sometimes B."she nodded."My mom was yelling at him and he yelled back. I thought it was just some of the same old shit they always argue about so I started to walk away. That's when I heard my mom yell something about my dad and his bastard son. That of course caught my attention and I went back. I listened to make sure I heard correct before I opened the door and asked them what the hell was going on. I could tell they were shocked that I had heard. My mom ran over to me and hugged me. She kept saying she was sorry and I wasn't supposed to find out this way."

"So they both kept this a huge secret from you this entire time? Wow. I can't believe it."

"Not exactly. Apparently my dad was the only one that was keeping it a secret. My mom said she just found out too. That's why they were fighting about it."

Brooke nodded."What made him tell her now after all these years? This is Dan. I'm sure he could have kept it a secret forever if he wanted to."

Nathan laughed."That's the great part. He's coming to live with us Brooke. I don't know why exactly other that his mother is having a hard time right now. We suggested dad just send her money to keep the bastard, but Dan refused. He actually wants that kid to come stay with us. He says it's been long enough that he wasn't part of our family. He wants to make up for lost time or some shit like that. Can you believe that? He expects for both me and my mom to be okay with him bring his kid to stay with us. My mom doesn't need a reminder that he cheated on her in her face everyday."

"Did Dan cheat on her? I mean you said that this guy is older than you, so Dan had to be with this other lady first, right?"

"Yeah, the kid is older, but only by a few months. Dan still cheated on my mom."

Brooke nodded."I know you're still probably in shock about all of this, but is it such a bad thing? I mean you have a brother now. You have always wanted to have a brother Nathan. How many times have you said that to me throughout the years?"

"Yeah, I know I have, but I don't know this guy and I don't want to know this guy. He isn't my brother, no matter who his father is. My mom is at home probably still crying her eyes out because of that asshole. Do you honestly think I am going to welcome him into my home?"

"Maybe you should try. It might help Deb do the same."

"Or it could show her that I am okay with the fact that Dan hurt her. I am not going to do anything that might hurt her anymore. You know how I am with my mom. I can't believe you would even suggest something like that."he raised his voice as he pushed her off of him in attempt to get out of her bed.

Brooke let out a sigh. There was no doubt the arguing was about to start. It was crazy for her to think they could spend the rest of the night without fighting."I'm not suggesting you betray your mom Nathan. I'm just saying maybe you should give your brother a chance."

"He's not my brother Brooke. Don't you ever call him that again."

"Nathan he is your brother and he's coming to stay with you so you better get used to it."she wasn't trying to be hard on him, but he was being stubborn and it was really pissing her off.

Nathan shook his head."I can't believe I thought you would understand. I can't believe I actually wanted to come talk to you about this. It's like you never understand. You never ever take my side on anything Brooke. Why are you such a bitch to me all the time. Once, just once, I would like for you to understand me."

There it was. He called her a bitch, again. He always called her that. It wasn't even a shock anymore when he talked to her that way. It was something that happened pretty much on a daily basis. It hurt sometimes, but she was strong. She knew he didn't really mean it and even if he did she talked to him just as bad. It was what they did. It was who they were. It was all justified because deep down inside they loved each other. She sat up and used the cover that Nathan had discarded to cover herself up."Nathan I do understand you. What I don't understand is how one sided your judgment always is. I mean you get one thing in your head and that's that. Nobody can argue with you. It's your way or no way and the funny thing is that your way is almost always the wrong way. You are not always right Nathan and I wish you would see that."

Nathan shook his head."You're unbelievable. Is it hard being this cold or does it come natural to you?"he asked as he pulled on his pants.

"Nathan why don't you get your head out of your ass long enough to see that I am not trying to be cold, as you put it. I was trying to help, but of course you don't see it that way. You go straight into name calling and I'm getting sick of it. I am not a bitch, so stop calling me one."

Nathan just stared at her."You know what I don't need this. I don't need you coming at me with all this bullshit and calling it caring. You don't care about anything, but yourself. You should see somebody about that B."

Brooke glared at him. Who the hell did he think he was?"Look you smug son of a bitch, I'm the one that doesn't need this so why don't you get your sorry ass out of here." she said as she wrapped the cover around her body more tightly as if it would shield her from anymore hurtful things Nathan had to say.

Nathan looked at her and smiled while nodding."Things are never gonna change, are they?"

"Not if you don't."was her reply.

"That's what I thought. Look maybe we should take a time out. I think we could both use some time apart."

Brooke shook her head. She couldn't believe he was doing this."Fine, whatever. This little epiphany couldn't have come at a better time, huh?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about you wanting to take a break from us the night before I have to leave for two weeks, right after you slept with me. You think you're slick Nathan, but you're not."

"You don't know what you're talking about Brooke."

Brooke scoffed."Like hell I don't. You want to be free to sleep with whoever you want while I'm gone. You can't even keep your dick in your pants for two weeks."

"God Brooke, do you always have to talk like that?"

"It's the truth and you know it."

"It's like I said. You don't know what you're talking about and I'm not going to stand here and listen to your nonsense."he said without making any effort to leave.

"Fine, then get your ass out of my house. I don't need you. If you haven't noticed by now, I can get anyone I want."she watched as Nathan rolled his eyes."Yeah, you keep rolling your eyes. You better be serious about this break up because I just might find someone better than you. So don't you come crawling back to me once you have your two weeks of fun. We're done. Get out."she said glaring at him, not daring to break their eye contact. She needed him to think she was strong, even if her heart was breaking on the inside.

"So this is it?"

"It's what you want Nathan."

"Have fun in Paris Brooke."with that he turned and walked out the door.