: Brookes Bedroom :

Haley, Brooke, Peyton and Kate are gathered around on Brooke's bed watching Troy. Candy, Popcorn etc are spread around the bed. Kate and Brooke, lying next to one another are eating the popcorn. Haley and Peyton are sat up, eating the candy.

Brooke, Peyton, Haley and Kate are on Brooke's bed watching Troy.

Brooke: "Brad Pitt is all kinds of fine."

Kate: "I wouldn't kick him out of bed, unless it was some kind of foreplay."

Peyton and Haley look at one another.

Haley: "Brad Pitt, no way. Orlando Bloom, all the way."

Peyton: "Totally."

Peyton and Haley high five one another, Kate and Brooke laugh. Brooke leans over and grabs the tv remote, turning the tv off.

Brooke: "Okay time for the girly gossip."

Haley: "The girly gossip?"

Brooke: "Tradition, after the chick flick marathon, the popcorn, the candy we open up with gossip. "

Brooke looks to all three girls who are resistant.

Brooke: "Okay, I'll start. I think we should acknowledge that 3 out of 4 of us has dated Lucas Scott and that 2 out of 4 of us has dated Nathan Scott. Aren't they the lucky ones, to have dated hotties like us."

Peyton: "I never dated Lucas."

Kate: " And I've dated Nathan before."

Brooke: "I forgot. So switch the numbers around, Lucas 2, Nathan 3. Maybe it's genetics, something to do with dear daddy."

The four of them laugh.

Brooke: "Okay, so I'm ditching James tomorrow"

Peyton: "James?"

Brooke: "Yeah."

Peyton: "Don't you mean, Josh?"

Brooke: "Damn, your right. Well it's a good thing that I'm ending it, he was getting too needy and I can't even remember his name."

Kate: "Watch out Tree Hill, Brooke's on the prowl."

Brooke throws a pillow at Kate.

Brooke: "So, I've shared, now Peyton."

Peyton: "Me? I don't have any gossip"

Brooke: "Come on your playing house with Jake, which by the way is so cute. Is it the real deal?"

Peyton: "I think it's the real deal, its going really well."

Brooke: "Kate, what about you?"

Kate: "I've been playing house with Jake for years."

Kate laughs, Peyton throws a pillow at her in a joking way.

Kate: "Serious question. I know you and Jake are together, and you seem happy…and Brooke, well you always seem happy, out going personality but do you still, even a little bit like Lucas? I know this sounds really stupid, but I don't wanna be stepping on anyones toes. It's a little late in the game to be asking, but-"

Peyton: "Rest assured, there's nothing there."

Brooke: "Ditto. Lucas Scott, so last year. No offence."

Kate smirks.

Kate: "None taken."

Haley: "So I guess its my turn."

Brooke: "Not if you don't want it to be."

Haley: "No, it's fine. I mean, I've never really had girl friends that I could talk to before, so uh, this has been great. Nathan and I decided to take a break, well more like he decided and I had to respect his decision. We've passed each other today several times in the hallway and we're friendly. I think he's moving on, and I think I should try to as well."

There is silence in the room. The girls look at one another.

Brooke: "So is everyone sleeping at mine? We could do another movie? I'm thinking The Notebook, Ryan Gosling. Yummy."

Kate: "I can't, I promised to be home."

Haley: "And I have an essay to do tonight."

Peyton: "I'm in. A night away from Jake, will be good for me."

Brooke: "Yay!"

: Tree Hill Streets :

It is dark outside, but not too late. The streets are lit up. Haley and Kate are walking home. There is silence between the two of them.

Haley: "So."

Kate: "Haley, we're okay."

Haley: "Are you sure?"

Kate: "Yeah, I've been the victim of heartbreak and too much alcohol. So I know how it feels."

Haley: "Thanks for being, so understanding."

Kate: "And if it's any consolation, I think he'll come around."

Haley smiles, unsure and they keep on walking. Haley stops and looks at Kate.

Haley: "Wait. Can we talk."

Kate smirks.

Kate: "What have we been doing?"

Haley: "Talking…I just mean a little more, you know indepth."

Kate: "Sure…here? Back at mine?"

Haley: "Actually I was thinking someplace else."

Kate looks at her curious, Haley smirks leading the way.

: The Playground. :

Nathan is playing basketball down at the court. Lucas walks into the view. Nathan passes the ball to him, they play a game of one on one. A mutual understanding being recognised. Haley and Kate walk to the side of the court, watching the two of them.

Haley: "Maybe this wasn't such a good place to talk."

Kate: "It's fine."

Haley and Kate walk over to the benches, sitting down together. Lucas sees Kate and Haley and nods to them. Nathan looks over to them and also nods.

Kate: "So spill."

Haley: "Okay, erm. You know I'm sorry about what happened."

Kate: "Yeah, I know."

Haley: "And we're friends right."

Kate: "We can get matching necklaces to prove it, if you like?"

Haley smirks and looks down.

Haley: "It's just, I get the feeling Nathan is getting over me and that maybe I should move on and who best to talk this about, his best friend."

Kate: "You want me to tell you that Nathan's over you?"

Haley: "Yeah."

Kate: "Haley, I can't lie. I would say it if it would put your mind at ease, but I just don't know if that's true."

Haley: "Its just, I'm, as crazy as it sounds… I love Nathan, with all my heart, but maybe he was right about taking a break. I mean when Nathan and I were together, I lost interest in most things, so you could say I sort of lost myself, but now-"

Kate: "Haley, I get it. You don't want to move on, but you also don't wanna be stuck in a rut."

Haley: "Right."

Kate: "Good for you."

Haley: "Thanks. Anyways, erm I'm gonna head off. I have my essay to write and, Nathan and I aren't on more than 2 syllable words to each other just yet."

Kate: "Want me to walk with?"

Haley: "No, alone time would be good."

Kate: "I understand."

Haley smiles and gets up, she looks to Lucas and Nathan who both look at her. She doesn't wave, but it's known she is leaving. Lucas and Nathan shoot a couple more hoops together before Kate walks over to the twosome. She guards Nathan as he tries to shoot, he dribbles to get past her but she gets in the way, taking the ball from his possession.

Kate: "Jeez, why do you guys even play on a team."

Kate goes to shoot, but Nathan jumps up and blocks the ball. He towers over Kate and he smirks. Lucas picks the ball up.

Kate: "Right, cause you can do that."

Nathan: "Okay, so I'm gonna head off. Later."

Kate and Lucas: "Bye."

Nathan walks away, ball in hands. Kate watches after him. Lucas turns Kate around to face him, he leans down kissing her.

Lucas: "Hey."

Kate: "Hey."

They turn around and start to walk away.

Lucas: "So how was your night?"

Kate: "Good, resolving some issues."

Lucas looks at her questioningly.

Kate: "What about you? I mean, you and Nathan seemed, friendly. Feud over?"

Lucas: "I think so."

Kate: "Good."

Lucas: "You coming to the game tomorrow."

Kate: "Its on a Saturday, I might just be washing my hair. I will need some convincing."

Lucas stops and kisses Kate again.

Kate: "Okay, I'm convinced."

Lucas takes a hold of Kate's hand and they walk away.

: Brookes Bedroom :

Peyton and Brooke are lying next to one another, watching 'Scream.'

Peyton: "So Brooke, your really over Lucas?"

Brooke: "Are you?"

They share a moment of silence.

Peyton: "Maybe not over, but moving on. I guess there will always be something there."

Brooke: "Yeah, same here."

Peyton: "Pretty bad about Haley and Nathan."

Brooke: "I know, I mean when they got together, he changed. Became Mr Nice Guy, sort of. I really admire him for being friendly to Haley, I mean he could have done the whole bitter thing, that I did to you."

Peyton: "Admire him? Mr Nice Guy? Brooke, if I didn't know you any better, I'd think that you were interested."

Brooke: "Who says I'm not?"

Peyton turns over and leans on her side, looking at Brooke. Brooke in turn, also turns over and leans on her side looking at Peyton. Brooke smiles.

Peyton: "Your serious?"

Brooke: "Nathan and I talked today He seemed, different. Its like a side I've never seen before."

Peyton: "Different? He just finished with Haley, of course he's going to be different."

Brooke: "I know.."

Peyton: "Just be careful."

Brooke: "Why?"

Peyton: "He has baggage and Haley…"

Brooke: "You heard tutor girl, he's moving on and so is she."

Brooke smirks looks at Peyton.

Brooke: "Let's finish watching the film. Notice how the blonde always dies at the beginning of the film and how the brunette always comes out on top?"

: Lucas's Bedroom :

Lucas is asleep. There is a knock at his door, he turns over and looks at his clock. It reads 6.00 am. He sighs, getting up from his bed in his boxers. Walking over to the door, he opens it seeing Kate standing there in a tight tank top and jogging bottoms.

Kate: "Hey Sleepy."

Lucas: "Kate?"

Lucas rubs his eyes, trying to wake himself up. Kate walks past him and into his room.

Lucas: "What are you doing here?"

Kate: "Well, last night after you kissed me goodnight, which was very gentleman like, by the way… Although if it would have been me, I would have tried to score"

Kate winks, Lucas smirks.

Kate: "Anyways, I know you go for a run in the morning sometimes with Nathan."

Lucas: "We do like a mile."

Kate: "I know."

Lucas: "You think you can handle that, at 6 am?"

Kate: "Duh! Am I the one who's rubbing my eyes right now."

Lucas: "You know, you look really hot in that."

Kate: "Lucas, you are not going to seduce just to get out of running."

Lucas nods, pulling Kate closer and they fall onto the bed. Kate bursts out laughing. Nathan opens the door, and walks into Lucas's bedroom.

Nathan: "Isn't it a little early for that?"

Lucas: "Nathan."

Nathan: "So, get your ass out of bed. Don't want you lagging tonight."

Lucas nods and gets up off the bed, picking up his clothes he walks out of the room.

: The Court :

Basketball Game. Cheerleaders cheering, guys playing basketball, Ravens Win! Lucas and Kate, Peyton, Jake and Haley walk out of school together. Nathan walks out of the locker room, seeing Brooke standing next to the lockers.

Kate: "Damn, Nathan's got my keys. I'll be back in a minute."

Lucas nods. Peyton, Jake, Haley and Lucas stop watching Kate run back into school.

Peyton: "Surprised you came tonight."

Haley: "Yeah, well I wanna get back into my old routine. Studying, tutoring and coming to basketball games to support this doofus."

Haley points Lucas, Jake and Peyton laugh.

Nathan is at his locker, picking up some school books and putting them into his gym bag. He walks down the hallway and sees Brooke, standing alone at her locker.

Nathan: "Brooke?"

Brooke turns around and sees Nathan, she seems a little upset.

Nathan: "You okay?"

Brooke: "Yeah, just cut loose Josh. He was getting too involved, why can't I find a guy where it's fun?"

Nathan shrugs. They look at one another. Brooke looks up at Nathan, smirking. She leans up kissing him. He responds kissing her back. Kate is standing watching the two of them, she hides behind the corner.

Kate: "Oh my god."

Kate turns around and walks away. Nathan and Brooke pull apart.

Nathan: "What was that?"

Brooke: "The general term for it is making out, getting to first base. You know."

Nathan looks confused.

Brooke: "Aw I'm such an idiot, you just finished with Haley. I'm sorry."

Brooke turns and starts to walk away. Nathan grabs her arm turning her around to face him. Brooke smirks.

Brooke: "No strings."

Nathan nods and leans down kissing her again. Brooke throws her arms around his neck and they continue to kiss.

:Next On One Tree Hill:

Kate walks up behind Nathan in the school yard and hits him on the back of the head.

Nathan: "You really gotta stop doing that."

Kate: "You and Brooke?"

Nathan tilts his head and looks at her.

Lucas walks up to Haley at the tutoring center.

Lucas: "Wow, do my eyes deceive me? Haley James tutoring?"

Haley smirks

Haley: "Getting my life back, as a single girl."

Lucas: "Wanna get your life back tomorrow at Dan's party, with me and Kate?"

Haley: "I don't think so."

Peyton and Brooke are getting ready at Brookes. Peyton is dressed in something that looks more sophisticated than sexy. Brooke walks into the bedroom in a short black dress and black stilettos.

Peyton: "Wow, someone call 911, fire in the house."

Brooke smirks.

Peyton: "Dressing up for anyone in particular?"

Brooke: "Maybe."

At Dan's party, Deb and Karen are talking. Keith and Dan are at opposite ends of the room, watching the two of them, then look at one another. Lucas and Kate are in the garden with the rest of the team. They are shooting hoops. Nathan and Brooke look to one another, smirking. A fact that doesn't go un noticed by Peyton and Kate.