Chapter 6

So, I was reading the reviews and someone asked if it was Peyton looking through the window. Well, I don't know yet. At first I was considering her but then I thought it was kind of predictable. So, I'm going to keep it up in the air until I decide who it's going to be. It would also help if some of you could maybe tell me who you'd prefer. It would be between Peyton, Nathan or Haley. Thanks!

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Tree Hill High.

Brooke walked outside and started searching for Peyton or Lucas. She spotted the table where they always sat but didn't see Lucas or Peyton. Or Nathan for that matter. The only one she saw was Haley, doing some homework. She walked over to her and sat down next to her.

Brooke: Hey, Haley.

Haley: Hey, Brooke.

Brooke: So, where is everyone?

Haley: Nathan and Lucas have basketball practice right now and Peyton's probably off somewhere drawing.

Brooke: You don't know where Peyton is?

Haley: No, why would I?

Brooke: I thought you guys were friends.

Brooke was a little confused now.

Haley: Well, we were -- we are. But we're just not so close anymore.

Brooke: Why not?

Haley: Long story.

Brooke could tell Haley didn't want to talk about it. So she decided to drop the subject and focus on something else.

Brooke: So, I'm thinking of trying out for the cheerleading squad.

Haley: That's great. You should try out, your very... cheery.

Brooke laughed.

Brooke: Yeah, I get that a lot.

Haley: So, how's Tree Hill treatin' ya?

Brooke: Oh, it's treating me very well, actually. I've re-aquainted with my best friend, I live in a mansion, practically by myself. And I got a job yesterday.

Haley: Really? Where? Cheers R Us?

Brooke laughed sarcastically and nudged Haley.

Brooke: Haha. No, actually it's at Lucas' mom's café.

Haley: You're working at Karen's Café?

Brooke: Yeah.

Haley: Wow, you take a day off and all of a sudden you're working with Cheery Cheerleaders.

She then mocked a Cheerleader and Brooke nudged her again and they laughed.

They sat like that talking and laughing until the bell rang and they both had to go to class. Brooke felt great. Life in Tree Hill was not what she expected it to be. It was the complete opposite. She was reunited with her best friend, making new friends and she got a job. The only downside was her attraction to her best friend's boyfriend. But she could fix that. At least she hoped she could. But other than that, life was great.

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Brooke: Life sucks!!

After being rejected by the bitchy Captain of the Cheerleading Squad, Rachel Gatina, Brooke was already in a crappy mood. But her mood would turn from crappy to furious in about ten seconds. In those ten seconds her parents tould her that they were moving... AGAIN. But this time not because her father had to transfer, but because her father actually lost his job. So they had to move out of the mansion and into an "affordable" place. And as if her day hadn't been bad enough, she came to work only to fall flat on her butt and sprain her ankle in the proces. Yeah, life pretty much sucked.

Lucas: Brooke, it's okay. You just sprained your ankle.

Lucas was trying to comfort Brooke as she was crying. He didn't even realize she was in so much pain.

Brooke: It's not my ankle. It's everything! We haven't even been here for at least a month and already we have to move. AGAIN! And that bitch, Rachel, wasn't really helping with my mood, either.

Lucas: You're moving?

This news caused Lucas' heart to drop. He knew getting involved with Brooke was wrong. And he wasn't really planning on getting involved, but they had grown so close over the last couple of days. They had talked and laughed and confided in one another. And he hadn't had that with anyone in a long time. Even though he was trying to convince himself that they were just friends, he knew it was something more. He knew something more was there. It was just everything about her that made his heart beat faster. And he'd be devestated if she left.

Lucas: You're actually moving? You can't.

His reaction took Brooke by surprise a little.

Brooke: Luke --

Lucas: I mean, we just got to know each other.

At this point she wasn't saying anything. She was just staring into his beautiful blue eyes.

Lucas: I just... I'd hate to see you go.

He then leaned towards her. They were now face to face. Both staring into each other's eyes. Every second he leaned in a little closer and then they were abruptly torn apart.

Haley: Brooke, I got you some...

Haley walked in and trailed off. Lucas quickly stood up, acting like nothing was wrong. But he looked like a Deer caught by the headlights. Haley just looked at them.

Haley: Ice.

There was a very awkward silence as Haley suspected that something was going on. Brooke then broke the silence.

Brooke: Thanks, Haley.

She then gave Lucas a look.

Lucas: Yeah. Thanks, Haley.

Haley: No problem.

Haley was still staring at both of them, suspicion written all over her face. Brooke was still sitting on the floor. She was now holding the ice to her ankle.

Haley: So, um, you should probably go sit on a chair or something.

Brooke: Yeah. Could you help me?

Haley then helped Brooke up and Brooke had one arm around Haley's shoulders.

Lucas: Here, let me help.

Brooke then put her other arm around Lucas' shoulders and they led her to a table.

Brooke: Thanks guys.

Haley: Yeah, um, Lucas can I talk to you?

Lucas: Sure.

Haley walked to the back and left Brooke sitting there. Brooke knew what they were gonna talk about. She knew Haley was now suspicious of them. She just hoped it wasn't as bad as she thought it was.

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Haley: So, um, what was that?

Lucas: What was what?

Haley: Oh, come on, don't play dumb with me, I saw what was going on. You were about to kiss, weren't you?

Lucas: No, we weren't.

Haley: Lucas, don't lie to me. Cause I can see right through you.

Lucas: Okay, fine! We were about to kiss! So what?!

Haley: So what?! Lucas may I remind you that you have a gilfriend, named Peyton! Ring any bells?

Lucas: Look, I know it was wrong, but we didn't actually do anything.

Haley: Yeah, but the fact that you were even thinking about doing something is wrong! Especially when the girl is your girlfriend's best friend! Look, you know I'm not particularly fond of Peyton, but --

Lucas: And why is that, Haley? You never told me.

Haley: Lucas, don't try to change the subject.

It was then that Haley's sentence was cut short by her thoughts. She was having total deja-vu right now. It was then that she remembered the night that she saw them. Holding each other and kissing. There was a party at Nathan's father's beach house and she was looking for a bathroom. She opened the door and saw them. Half-naked on the bed, ready to screw each other.

Lucas: Haley? Woo-hoo? Is anybody in there.

Haley: I, um, I have to go.

She ran out of the room and left Lucas standing there. Confused about her weird behaviour.

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So, I know you're all probably thinking "what the hell?" with the whole Haley flashback thing. But, I promised this will all be resolved in the next two chapters. So, in the meantime, please R&R.