Chapter 5
Brooke, Lucas, Haley, Nathan, and Peyton sat watching the game. Lucas and Nathan was hollering at the game. Duke was playing the game of their lives. Corina was cheering hard by the sidelines. Brooke had gotten the tour of the cheerleading squad as well as Peyton. Peyton also toured the art department with them. They were there for the meeting with Haley and the head of the music department as well. Haley was surprised that Corina was into music as well. "I want to be a music producer", said Corina looking at Haley.
"Producer huh?", said Haley with her mind running a mile a minute already. If she were to be a producer she could still make music plus she didn't have to leave Nathan all the time.
Maybe her and Corina could do it together maybe be like the female versions of Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam. Haley would talk to Corina about that later. Brooke also visited the design department. She was seriously considering become a clothing designer. She was beyond impressed with that department.
Brooke was excited. She knew that she had a great shot at getting into Duke. She wanted to go where Lucas was. Now it was half time. Corina stepped and looked at the crowd. She gave them a wink before she began her stepping routine with no music. Lucas looked next to her to find Brooke gone.
"Where is Brooke?", asked Lucas.
Haley smiled and said nothing.
"No", yelled Brooke.
Lucas looked down surprised. Brooke was on the court. Corina gave her the signal to go ahead. Brooke smiled. She began stepping hard. Her whole body was into it. The crowd was going wild. Lucas just had this large smile on his face. By the time Brook almost finished her routine the whole cheer squad stepped up and they began their routine. Gwen Stefani's Holla Back Girl came on. The crowd went crazy.
Holla Back Girl - Gwen Stefani
Uh huh,this my shit
All the girls stomp your feet like this
A few times I've been around that track
So it's not just gonna happen like that
'Cause I ain't no holla back girl
I ain't no holla back girl
2x
Corina and Brooke were at the head. Brooke had a large smile on her face. Corina was into the routine. They faced each other.
ooh, this my shit , this my shit x4
I heard that you were talking shit
And you didn't think that I would hear it
People hear you talking like that, getting everybody fired up
So I'm ready to attack, gonna lead the pack
Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out
That's right, put your pom-poms down, getting everybody fired up
Brooke and Corina were using their whole body. Her and Corina stepped up to one another step against each. They didn't even hear the crowd yelling. They were just doing the routine.
A few times I've been around that track
So it's not just goin' to happen like that
'Cause I ain't no holla back girl
I ain't no holla back girl
2x
Brooke was in her element. It took her all afternoon to learn the steps but Corina helped her with it. In fact Corina was the one that suggested that Brooke do it with her. She was going to do it as a solo but instead suggested that Brook do it with her kind of like a face off kind of thing.
ooh, this my shit , this my shit x4
So that's right dude, meet me at the bleachers
No principals, no student-teachers
Both of us wanna be the winner, but there can only be one
So I'm gonna fight, gonna give it my all
Gonna make you fall, gonna sock it to you
That's right, I'm the last one standing, another one bites the dust
"Wow Brooke is doing great", said Nathan. Lucas nodded his head looking at his girlfriend dance with easy. Her and Corina were doing a great job. "Yeah she is", said Lucas.
A few times I've been around that track
So it's not just goin' to happen like that
'Cause I ain't no holla back girl
I ain't no holla back girl
2x
ooh this my shit, this my shit x4
The crowd started singing the next verse with them. It made Brooke and Corina get into it more. It was like they were feeling the crowd. Brooke walked up next to Corina and they both looked at each other before facing the crowd getting into a more complicated routine. The other girls were surprised because they didn't practice that.
let me hear you say this shit is bananas, b-a-n-a-n-a-s
this shit is bananas
b-a-n-a-n-a-s
again, shit is bananas
b-a-n-a-n-a-s
This shit is bananas
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
They were beyond impressed with Brooke now. She was great at what she was doing.
few times I've been around that track
so it's not just gonna happen like that
'Cause I ain't no holla back girl
I ain't no holla back girl
2x
ooh, this my shit , this my shit 4)x
When they were finished the whole crowd even the opposing teams' audience was cheering for the cheerleading squad.
Corina hugged Brooke whispering in her ear, "You did great girl, my coach was impressed see you here next year", said Corina smiling.
Brooke's smile lit up the while room. They cleared the court getting ready for the next half of the game. When she reached Lucas he pulled her into a hug.
"Baby you did great", said Lucas kissing her softly.
The others smiled and sang her praises as well. They watched the end of the game. Duke won by three points. The group went to Corina's to get ready for the party that they were going to tonight.
"What do you think?", asked Peyton walking out.
Corina looked up from the phone call that she was making. Peyton did not know yet but come Christmas time she would be getting a big present from Corina. Corina gave her thumbs up before hanging up the phone.
"It's great", said Corina sitting down in her room.
The girls were all in her room. Brooke was in the shower. Haley sat on the chair in front of the mirror trying to her hair under control.
"Let me help", said Corina taking the comb out of Haley's hands.
Haley's smiled her thanks. Meanwhile the boys sat in the living room.
"Do girls always take that long?", asked Nathan.
"You are married and you don't know the answer to that?", asked Mark smirking.
"Yeah but Haley never took that long", said Nathan.
Lucas just smirked.
"Yeah he is lucky, Brooke I know she takes long", said Lucas.
"About Brooke Lucas, I think you are wrong about the Chris thing", said Nathan.
He was meaning to talk to Lucas about this. It was bothering him. Mark got up leaving the room when he heard Corina call him. Nathan told Lucas what he thought.
"She was drugged man", said Lucas sighing.
"So was he", said Nathan.
Lucas looked startled at that. Nathan told him about how Chris was acting when he saw him the next day. Lucas sighed.
"This makes no sense, then what happened?", asked Lucas.
"I don't know but something seems and feels funny about this, you know", said Nathan.
"Yeah I know it' been bothering me, I still don't understand everything. I mean she was drugged and he was too, but they wouldn't drug each other. Chris wouldn't drug himself, especially with the date rape drug it makes no sense", said Lucas.
"What I'm wondering is where the drug came from and who gave it to them", said Nathan. Lucas rubbed his eyes.
"I don't know Nate, it's bugging me, I know I have to tell Brooke something but I don't know enough to tell her anything", said Lucas.
"Maybe when we get back we can look around the apartment get some clues or something, I mean it's just too weird, I makes no sense", said Nathan.
"I'm worried Nate", said Lucas.
Nathan nodded his head. Mark walked into the room then.
"Hey you guys alright?", asked Mark.
They nodded their heads but they weren't really okay. About thirty minutes later they were at the party enjoying themselves.
"Want to dance Cheery?", asked Lucas getting up from their place in the corner of the room.
A slow jam was playing.
"Yes Broody, I would love to dance with you", said Brooke taking his hands into hers.
By Sheryl Crow "Leaving Las Vegas"
Life springs eternal
On a gaudy neon street
Not that I care at all
I spent the best part of my losing streak
In an Army Jeep
For what I can't recall
Oh I'm banging on my TV set
And I check the odds
And I place my bet
I pour a drink
And I pull the blind
And I wonder what I'll find
Brooke wasn't really into the country style songs but she loved this song. It was relaxing and calming. Maybe it was just how Lucas was holding unto her though. His arms were around her waist. There was no space between though bodies. Brooke leaned her head against his shoulders and wrapped her arms around his neck. Nathan was dancing with Haley as well. He could hear her singing softly in his ears following the lyrics.
"Nathan I decided what I want to do I mean for my future", said Haley smiling.
Nathan looked at her.
"I want to be a producer, I mean I could be great at it you know. I know how to make music, and well, I get best of both worlds. I get to make music as well as be with you", said Haley smiling.
"Are you sure Haley? I know how much you love singing", said Nathan.
Haley nodded her head.
"I love singing but nothing compares to the love I have for you, plus as a producer and don't have to be traveling a lot and I could be with you when you play basketball", said Haley.
Nathan smiled.
"You think I will make it to the NBA?", asked Nathan.
Haley looked at him directly in the eye.
"Yes", said Haley with no doubt no hesitation.
Nathan looked at her and kissed her softly. She believed in him and that was enough for him.
Chorus
I'm Leaving Las Vegas
Lights so bright
Palm sweat, blackjack
On a Saturday night
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving for good, for good
I'm leaving for good
I'm leaving for good
Used to be I could drive up to
Barstow for the night
Find some crossroad trucker
To demonstrate his might
But these days it seems
Nowhere is far enough away
So I'm leaving Las Vegas today
Chorus
Brooke looked up and Lucas and smiled.
" I love you Broody, so much", whispered Brooke.
Lucas pulled her closer.
"I love you too Cheery", said Lucas.
"So are you applying for Duke?", asked Lucas.
"Yes, I love their cheerleading squad plus I get to design clothes here, they have a department for that here", said Brooke.
"What about you, I know you impressed the coach with your skills Broody", said Brooke.
"Well maybe", said Lucas smiling.
"I love this song", whispered Brooke closing her eyes and listening to Sheryl Crow's voice cooing into her ears.
I'm standing in the middle of the desert
Waiting for my ship to come in
But now no joker, no jack, no king
Can take this loser hand
And make it win
Chorus
I quit my job as a dancer
At the Lido Des Girls
Dealing blackjack until one or two
Such a muddy line between
The things you want
And the things you have to do
Peyton was sitting in the corner looking at her friends. They were so happy. It was times like these that she missed Jake the most. Corina sat down next to her.
"So Peyton", said Corina smiling.
Peyton smiled back at the girl.
"Where is the love of your life?", asked Corina.
Lucas had told her about Jake and her mind was working over time already. Peyton looked sad by the comment.
"He is not with me", said Peyton.
Corina nodded her head.
"He will always be with you", said Corina hugging the girl before getting up and leaving.
Peyton looked at the retreating girl completely confused. Peyton turned her attention back to her friends but Corina's comment was still fresh in her mind.
Chorus
I'm leaving Las Vegas
And I won't be back
No I won't be back
Not this time
"Well if it isn't Duke's sweetheart", said a girl walking up to Corina that was now sitting at the table with everyone present.
Corina looked up at the sneering girl and rolled her eyes.
"What do you want Michelle", said Corina.
She had enough of this girl.
"Well why don't you introduce me to your friends", said Michelle sneering.
"Well if I did that that would mean that I want them to know you or that we were friends and we are not", said Corina.
Corina shook her head at this girl that obviously was trying to start a fight. Brooke looked at her and also shook her head. God where there girls like these everywhere they went. Michelle obviously did not like being ignored thought because she took it upon her self to spill a drink on Corina on purpose of course. Corina looked up and said nothing. Mark could feel her anger though.
"Oops sorry", said Michelle smiling.
Corina said nothing but reached over for napkins to clean herself off. Haley looked at her friend and was surprised her calmness. Corina usually did not step down form her good fight. Brooke got up ready to beef with the girl. Corina gave her a signal not to do anything though. Lucas looked at Corina and just saw a calm expression on her face. Lucas looked confused for about a minute before he saw Corina's fist connect with Michelle's face hard. Corina hit her so hard that the girl hit the floor falling backwards. By that time everyone was standing around. Michelle looked up at her.
"Oopps sorry", said Corina smiling.
She sat back down cleaned off her shirt as best as possible before grabbing her cup of soda and taking a sip. Everyone was just staring at her in shock.
"Told you she beat you up Nathan", said Brooke smirking.
Nathan rolled his eyes. "She did not", said Nathan.
They reached home about 3 in the morning.
"Well I'm tired", said Mark.
"I hope not to tired", said Corina smirking.
Mark lifted his eyebrows lifting her up and dragging her to the room.
"Ewwwwwwwww", said Lucas shuddering.
A minute later Corina walked into the living room.
"Enjoy", said Corina throwing them a box.
Lucas looked at the box that he caught.
"Condoms", said Lucas.
Peyton sighed and pulled out the couch to sleep. Brooke took it form his hand dumping out the contents. She counted off each condom then put the rest that she didn't want in the box.
"Here", said Brooke handing Nathan the box of condoms.
Haley blushed at that.
"Come Broody, time to have sex", said Brooke smiling and pulling him into the guest room.
Haley shrugged her shoulders while Nathan stared at the box. Haley grabbed his hands pulling him into the room. He looked surprised but smiled.
Dan once more sat in his chair. It had become a routine for him. He was the mayor of Tree Hill. You would think that he would satisfied but he wasn't. He had to pretend though. Deb had not come home at all. He knew Nathan left for the weekend. He knew that Nathan went with Lucas because they were noticeably absent from Tree Hill. He knew that Nathan would never move in with him again. He could fight but he didn't feel like it. He had done enough damage already. When Nathan and Lucas found out what he did to those girls, the hate for him would increase of that he was sure. Was it wrong for him to resent his sons. Because he did. They had the potential that he did and he resented them because most likely both of them would succeed in a way that he wouldn't. He reached over once more opening the drawer to look at the pictures that he had of his boys. He examined those pictures but he still didn't feel what they felt, happiness. He always felt that happiness were for the weak. But when he sat down with his bottle of brandy he knew that he was a fool but Dan Scott would never admit his mistakes, never. He looked straight ahead. He knew what would happen when the boys got into town. He knew and he felt guilt but Dan Scott the public figure would never show his guilt. No he would not. His guilt would only be here. IN this room sipping his brandy. One tear feel down his hard face once more as his vision blurred. He looked at the picture of his sons.