Brooke looked at her phone debating whether or not she should call Julian. After dialing the first three numbers of Julian's cell phone number for the third time, Brooke finally had the courage to actually call Julian. However, Brooke had to leave a message because Julian did not answer. Brooke was unsure if she was disappointed that he did not answer or if she relieved that she would not have to face her feelings tonight.

After stepping away to finish her make-up Peyton enters the room to find a saddened Brooke. Peyton was hesitant to ask whether or not Julian had rejected her invitation, so she figured Brooke would let her know in her own time. Finally, Peyton could not take it much longer.

"Brooke, sweetie, what happened? Is Julian coming?" asked a hesitant Brooke.

"No," replied Brooke quickly.

"Well, did he have a good excuse or what? I mean you don't just say no to my best friend," rambled Peyton.

"Actually, he never got to reject me because he did not answer his phone," stated Brooke.

" Well, did you leave him a message or anything, so he knew that you were pining over him?" questioned Peyton.

"I am not pining over him. I just think he is good-looking and he is easy to talk to," stated Brooke.

"Well, well, well, it looks like Brooke Davis has the hots for the model," mocked Peyton.

"Hahaha, Peyton Scott, do not even talk to me about that," said Brooke as she marched out of the room.

"Brooke Penelope Davis, what the hell is that suppose to mean?" questioned Peyton as she too left the room.

Brooke and Peyton arrived at the James-Scott household a half an hour late, which was actually early for them considering they never arrived at a party that early. However, Peyton thought they should arrive somewhat earlier than normal since the party was in honor of Brooke. Plus, they knew Haley would be beyond mad if they arrived any later.

Brooke quickly scanned the house trying to see if she could spot Julian, however, he was no one to be found. Brooke did not expect much because she had only given him 15 minutes notice. Plus, knowing Brooke's luck he probably had a beautiful looking girlfriend or even worse a finance. Brooke tried to forget about the sexy model by surrounding herself with all her loved ones and by drinking, but it did not work well for her.

After Peyton and Brooke had opened their presents, they were preparing for dinner, but the doorbell suddenly rang bringing them out of their conversation. No one knew who could possibly be at the door. Haley went to go answer the door. The rest of them (Peyton, Brooke, Nathan, Lucas, Jamie, Mia, Chase, Mille and Mouth, and Rachel) looked around the room trying to figure out which one of their friends were missing. They were all dumbfounded because all their friends knew they could just walk through the door, there was no need to knock.

"Who could possibly be knocking, everyone is here. Why are they knocking? Plus everyone knows not to show up this late to a party" joked Brooke.

"Yes because you should talk Brooke," laughed Peyton. Peyton's next comment was cut-off as everyone turned to see the mystery man who walked in with Haley.

"Well, well, well, who do we have here?" questioned Rachel. Once Rachel saw Brooke's glare she backed off.

"I think you should probably ask Brooke that question," stated Haley with a smirk.

After a brief pause and a nudge by Peyton, Brooke finally spoke up, "Everyone, I would like you to meet Julian Baker. He is a model for the store I work for." Brooke then turned to Julian, "Julian this is everyone."

"Hello everyone. Nice to meet all of Brooke's friends," stated Julian politely.

Brooke leaned into Julian's ear and whispered, "I was hoping that you would get my message, I am so glad that you decided to come."

Everyone could tell that Brooke and Julian needed a chance to talk so they all vacated the room and went outside to continue their night.

"I was glad that you decided to invite me. In all truth I was a little disappointed you did not invite me earlier, when we were at work," confided Julian.

"Well I did not want you to feel obligated since it was short notice. Plus, your girlfriend or finance might feel threatened. Well, I mean...if you umm...have one," stated Brooke.

"Is that some twisted way of you asking me if I have a girlfriend or finance, because if it is then the answer is no," replied Julian.

"No, not at all, but I will keep that in mind for further use. I mean if anyone asks me or if I need to set a friend up with someone," replied a nervous Brooke. This was all new to Brooke. Normally she was very confident with men, but for some reason Julian made her feel different.

"Oh," stated Julian. Julian did not know what else to say. He was hoping that Brooke was curious for herself, but it just appeared that she wanted to know for her friends.

Brooke was kicking herself for saying what she said. In all honesty she was ecstatic that Julian did not have a significant other, but she was not about to admit that to a guy to barely knew.

"Well, I am really glad that you came. I wasn't sure since you did not answer your phone," Brooke stated just to break the silence.

"Yeah, sorry about that, but I went to the gym to workout and when you called I was in the shower," stated Julian. He left out that he was showering in the hope that Brooke would invite him to her party.

After that statement Brooke was trying to not picture him all hot and sweaty from working out. She thought about him shirtless and working out. She thought about him showering and she knew she was in for some trouble.

"No need to apologize Julian. Since we feel like being honest with one another, I was going to invite you, but ...I have no idea why I did not ask you at the store," replied Brooke.

"Well, what do you say we go join your friends, in celebrating your success," replied Julian.

AN: I added some Julian and Brooke interaction because some of you were asking for it. I wanted to please you since I would not be writing this story if you were not reading it.

I have no clue how long this story is going to be. I am having fun writing it and I hope that you are having fun reading it.

Thank you for all the reviews and please review for this chapter. What did you like? Dislike? What do you want to see happen?