A/N: Hey Everyone! Omgsh! I cannot believe I am updating this story! I haven't written anything it seems this summer but it just so happens that I was looking for a brathan story to read with simi-good reviews. Didn't expect to come across my own story. Well I did! And I actually decided to read the two chapters since I hadn't read them in a while and I realized that they were extremely good and I excited that I wanted to update tonight while I was so pumped for this story! Hopefully you will like this update and if you are reading it please review!! Thanks and God Bless!
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Chapter 3: Playing the Game
Brooke sat in class twirling a lock of her brown hair. She was in deep thought. She had managed to get through the whole day without seeing Nathan but she knew that she wouldn't be able to keep up with her disappearing act for long. Soon school would be over and practice would begin. She knew there was no way that she wouldn't see him there and she still didn't really know how she was going to act around him.
She was angry at him. She was angry at him for ditching her, and for Haley no less. Haley James, the tutor girl. I mean what could she possibly have to offer to a man like Nathan and what the crap was she even doing involved with a man like him like Brooke thought. Seems like 'tutor girl' was more of a 'tutor slut'.
She knew she really had nothing to worry about. After all, she was the one that started all of this teacher/student relationships anyway. When things started between her and Nathan they had both agreed that they wanted a 'no strings attached' relationship but as months went by Brooke found herself becoming more and more attached to him. She knew that she was his number one girl but the fact that he was with other girls was really starting to take a toll on her. Plus they had been seeing each other for over 4 months and Brooke was starting to wonder if he was ever going to make a commitment to her.
Of course Brooke had never set out to get so emotionally attached to Nathan. She wasn't one for relationships. The random screwing satisfied her enough. But somewhere between all the bed swapping and sneaking around with Nathan, she had started to fall for him, hard. And Brooke would be damned if she was going to let Nathan work her like a fool. Which was why Brooke had to come up with a plan, and fast before school let out.
She groaned as she tossed her brown locks over her shoulder in frustration. She looked over to her curly haired friend and was surprised to see her staring at their teacher. Just Great. He already had her head over hills for him. What could he have possibly done? They weren't even in alone yesterday for more than 10 minutes tops! Brooke rolled her eyes. I mean what was so great about Lucas Scott anyways? Yeah he was undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous guys she had ever seen, but he was their teacher for crying out loud! Who was she kidding? If anything the fact that he was a teacher made her want him more. There was something erotic about participating in such a forbidden pleasure.
She didn't blame Peyton for having an attraction, a crush if you will, on Lucas. She did however need to lay low. Brooke feared for her. She didn't know the code for relationships like this. She squinted her eyes angrily at the man that was leaning on his desk casually watching his students work. She couldn't fathom for the life of her why he would bring 'a new girl' into the equation, knowing full well that the school was under close evaluation. Why would he bring a rookie, someone who didn't know the rules into the equation? He definitely wasn't playing it safe. His decision to start things with Peyton could potentially blow his cover and get him fired, not to mention in jail. But that's just the kind of guy he was. When there was a danger sign, he'd go toward it. Reckless was what Lucas Scott was.
The bell rung at that moment and Brooke couldn't believe that she had wasted her brainstorming time thinking about Lucas Scott. "Great," she mumbled under her breath as she grabbed her sparkled notebook and book bag and headed for the door.
She could see Peyton rush up to Lucas's desk like a needy puppy and couldn't help scoff in annoyance. They were going to ruin everything! She shook her head and almost made it out of the door but was called back by a husky voice, Lucas's.
"Ms. Davis wait. I have something I need to talk to you about." She hated how he said her name, but what she hated even more was how he used his teacher status to his advantage.
"What do you want," she whined as she turned around to look at the blond haired man. All the students were gone now, except for her and Peyton, the latter of which hadn't taken her eyes off of the man.
"I just need to talk to you a second," he let out without even looking at her. "Sweetie do you mind waiting outside, it will only take a minute." Lucas spoke to Peyton now as he played with her curls.
"Sure, I'll be right outside." Brooke couldn't see her face but she was sure she was smiling. Could she not see that he was playing her? Peyton walked out the classroom and past Brooke without a care in the world. God help the girl.
"Make this quick, I have a practice to get to." Brooke let out as she walked up to Lucas boldly. Before she could react he had reached up and pulled her to him by her hips. She was dangerously close to him and suddenly his lips were on hers. Gosh, it was like he knocked the wind out of her. His lips felt great against hers, she wouldn't deny that and the way that his hands played with her sides made her giggle into the kiss. What was he doing to her? As soon as he broke the kiss Brooke came floating back down to reality.
She stepped back from him, quirking her eyebrow at him. "I believe the deal was, if you left Peyton alone you could have me." She watched him as he crossed his arms in front of his muscular chest, an action that reminded her of his brother. They were definitely one in the same.
He sighed in annoyance as he looked at the fiery brunette in front of him. "Your point?"
Brooke looked surprised but only for a second. "My point being, it definitely doesn't look like you're staying away from her since she is waiting outside of your damn door as we speak," she let out angrily.
He smirked at this, seemingly amused by all of it. "How do you know I wasn't planning on cutting it off with her right after I got finished 'talking' to you?" He air quoted the talking, showing that that was the last thing that he had planned to do with her.
She shook her head. "Somehow I doubt that you were going to do that."
His head was thrown back as he chuckled at her words. "You're a smart one Ms. Davis aren't you?" When she didn't answer he decided to continue. "I figured why not have my cake and eat it too?" he asked as he jumped off his desk, closing the distance between him and the brunette.
She rolled her eyes, "You have to be kidding me?"
"No babe," he said as he pecked her lightly on the lips. "I am so serious it's ridiculous."
She let him kiss her lips again before she broke apart from him, a smirk on her face. "You really don't know me Lucas, otherwise you would know that I would never agree to anything like that." She moved back from him bending down to grab her bags. "Have fun with Peyton, but if you hurt her I will kick your ass." With that she exited the classroom.
"She'll be back," Lucas let out confidently as he went to his desk and waited for Peyton to return.
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"Brooke-" Peyton was cut off by her brunette friend.
"Save your excuse Peyton I know exactly what is going on with you and Mr. Scott." She said his name with such disdain. "Just be careful Peyton because you have no idea what you are getting yourself into." She concluded, giving her best friend a look of warning.
"Okay," Peyton said, at a lost for words. "I was going to tell you that I was going to be a little late for practice," she informed uneasily.
"Oh I know honey," Brooke informed with a knowing look. "Just get your skinny ass there as soon as possible," she finished as she played with one of her friends curls before turning to walk down the hall.
"Oh and Peyton," she yelled out as she turned around momentarily to face her blond friend.
"Yes," she let out hesitantly.
"Welcome to the game."
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Nathan couldn't wait for Brooke to come through those gym doors. He couldn't stop thinking about her all day. He felt guilty for going out with Haley. Don't get him wrong, he knew that he had every right to go out with whoever he wanted to and there was nothing she could do about it. After all that was their arrangement, and he loved it. Who wouldn't? He got all the advantages without the commitment.
But he still felt a little guilty. But all thoughts were blown away when the gorgeous brunette strutted through those double doors. "Girl's stretches, now!" she commanded as she threw her purse on the bleachers and Nathan couldn't help admire her ability to take control.
Before he could stop himself he was calling her over. "Miss Davis, can I have a word with you right quick." He didn't miss the roll of her eyes as she made her way over to him.
"What?" she asked as her hand reached her hip in standard girl attitude. She quirked a brow as she waited for him to respond.
"I missed you," he lets out so that only she can hear and she tosses her hair as if she doesn't care.
"Figures," she mumbles under her breath.
But Nathan wasn't giving up that quickly. "You look amazing," he complimented as he drunk her in, from her black tank top to her blue booty shorts. She was the epitome of sexy.
"I know," she lets out without so much as a bat of the eye and then she looks at her fingernails seemingly in deep thought. "Are we done yet?" She questions and before he can answer her she is running back over to her squad. Brooke really did know how to play the game, but he was older and he had been playing it longer. He'd win.
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She didn't start an argument with him like she usually did so there was no need for her to 'see him in his office'. In fact as soon as practice was over she hit the locker room before he could even think of a way to get her to stay. She was smart. She knew he wouldn't give up, which was why she had to get out of there and quick. She didn't even blow dry her hair. She put it in a messy ball and grabbed her gym bag and headed towards her car.
She was glad that she had thought to put her book bag and purse in her car before she had went to practice. This made things so much easier for her. She checked the parking lot quickly before jogging to her blue beetle and getting in. She tossed her bag in the back seat with the rest of her stuff and positioned her key to put it in the ignition.
"Brooke why are you avoiding me?" She groaned as she heard his deep voice. She banged her head against her side window as she heard the passenger door open.
"Are you kidding me? Get out my car!" She reached over pushing his body but to no avail.
"Brooke, I'm not leaving until you talk to me," he says patiently as he grabs her hands to stop her tryst. He is use to her tantrums and craziness. This is one reason he never tires of her.
"Do you have any idea how much trouble you could get into if somebody saw you?" she ignores his question as she checks the parking lot making sure no one is around.
"Baby relax," he coaxes her as he smoothes some misplaced hairs behind her ear. "All the teachers and administrators are in an emergency staff meeting. I am on a 'bathroom break." he air quotes, smirking at the brunette beside him ans she can't help but relax for a moment as she giggles at his antics.
"You are crazy you know that?" she asked him, her hand reaching up to caress his cheek lovingly.
"Crazy for you," he replies smoothly before closing the small gap between them. His lips press against hers expertly and before she can think to pull away his tongue is snaking into her mouth exploring every crevice of space it possibly can. Brooke can't help but moan as his hands find their way under her shirt and she returns the favor, her hands reaching inside his pants. He groans as he pulls away from her quickly.
"We can't do this right now. Come over my house tonight?" She knows he is asking but it sounds more like a command and right now she is in no mood to be bossed around, so she takes this opportunity to rattle his cage.
"No," she lets out as she reaches for her keys turning her car on.
He is surprised but only for a second. "Why?" he questions as she checks her mirror preparing to drive off.
"I have plans," she lets out casually as she looks at herself in the mirror, blowing a kiss at her reflection.
Nathan rolls his eyes at this. He can feel his temperature rising by the minute. "And who could you possibly have plans with that is more important than me?" he lets out confidently as he kisses her neck teasingly and she can't help the moan that escapes her mouth.
She racks her brain at this. She knows that Nathan is not easily intimidated by high school boys unless they are doing something with her in front of him, so that rules them out. She needs to think quickly before he starts to doubt her lies. She needs someone older, someone forbidden to make Nathan jealous and it is at this thought that the perfect candidate pops into her mind.
She pulls away from him, putting an end to his advances and scoffs at him. "Contrary to your belief, my world does not revolve around you." Her voice is raspy as her finger meets his chest boldly. "But if you must know, I have plans to fuck your brother tonight," she finishes with an evil smile on her face.
The look on Nathan's face is priceless and so worth the lie. "Davis you better be kidding," he growls and she knows he is mad cause he called her by her last name.
"I am so not kidding," she replies as she crosses her hands in front of her. "No strings attached remember?"
"But he's my fucking brother, Brooke!" he lets out angrily. "That's like me sleeping with your sister."
"Too bad I don't have a sister," she retorts as if on instinct.
He sighs and runs his hand through his black locks in an attempt to calm down but it doesn't really work. "We have rules Brooke, there are rules to this game that must not, WILL not be broken." He is dangerously close and his words are venom. But Brooke knows how to handle and him and she can throw his shit right back at him.
"Well I guess your brother doesn't give a fuck about the rules," she concludes and with that she is pushing him out of the car once more. When he doesn't budge she screams at him. "Get your ass out my car, teachers are coming!" If it wasn't for this he would have never gotten out of her car. He grabs her head roughly forcing her lips to his. He kissed her mercilessly and quickly before getting out of her car. Darn him for being so sexy. He leans down into her window before leaving and speaks.
"You're really pushing it Brooke. Don't fuck with me," he warned lowly and dangerously. "We have this no strings attached crap but make no mistake, you are MINE. Got it!" He looks at her one more time before walking away. She cringes at his words. Nathan Scott was very intimidating but Brooke Davis was one tough chick. This was a game and she would play it willingly, and she would win too. She would make sure of it. She had gotten the exact reaction from him that she wanted. He didn't even know he was playing into her hands.
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Brooke checked herself in her rear-view mirror before jumping out of her car. Her hair was curled and flowing nicely and the little black dress she had on was killer. She casually glanced out of the corner of her eye to the right and smiled. It was dark but she could easily see his red BMW. She knew he would come. He probably didn't believe her. She knew it was killing him to know that she hadn't been lying. She really was hanging out with his brother.
She made her way to his front door and rang the doorbell expertly. She could hear voices in the distance and then finally footsteps as Lucas opened the door.
"Don't act surprised," were the first words out of her mouth as she took him in. "Kiss me, now." She commanded and he wasted no time doing just that. The kiss he laid on her was breathtaking and just what she needed to make Nathan insanely jealous. She knew he must have been bursting with rage.
They broke apart when the need for oxygen became a problem. Lucas was the first to speak. "Peyton's here," he lets out huskily before pulling her to him and kissing her once more. He couldn't seem to control himself around the girl. She was like a magnet, drawing him into her. His hands reached her butt expertly as he gave it a light squeeze and she moaned in appreciation.
"Get her out of here," she commands in between kisses. "I'll be upstairs. Don't keep me waiting." And with that she's gone. Lucas closed the door shaking his head. This was going to be a long night. Game on.
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I hope you guys liked it! I really have no clue where I am going with this which is why I take so long to update. I just update when something comes to me. But reviews really do motivate me to continue writing, especially long ones! So please review!! Thanks and God Bless!!