Okay there's just a few things I need to say before you read this chap.

1. I always liked Felix, he was a bit of an ass but he treated Brooke right so I really liked him in the show. BUT I needed an assy character so I apologise if I ruin Felix for anyone.

2. I SUCK at writing Pucas, I really do. There won't be much of it in this story but every so often they will pop up and I apologise if the writing is crap because I really just do not like them as a couple AT ALL and I'm sure that will show. I always liked Peyton without Lucas and vice versa. Together they suck and I suck at writing them so... SORRY.

Now get reading... And let me know what you think!

Oh and of course thankyou to everyone who previously read and reviewed! I really appreciate it!

Best Friends... Forever?

Chapter 2

Anger

Felix tugged on his tie in irritation, he hated these types of events, half the town dressed to the nines, sitting around various tables, gossiping, drinking and talking about how much they were going to donate to the charity at hand. It was annoying but unfortunately mandatory for most of the Tree Hill teens, their parents forcing them to go. At least the after-party to be held at Nathan's Scott's beach house would be awesome.

The other upside was Felix's date for the evening, Brooke Davis, who now sat beside him wearing a low-cut, long, red dress that was just the perfect amount of revealing. Just enough to keep Felix happy but not too much that the adults would complain.

"Have I mentioned you look hot Davis?" Felix leaned over to whisper in Brooke's ear.

"A few times" Brooke whispered back.

"Well you do. So hot, the things I want to do to you right now." Brooke reached up to hit him playfully.

"Be-have Felix or you won't be getting any ever, let alone tonight" Felix laughed, looking around the table to see who else had joined them. Lucas had come with Peyton Sawyer, a surprising mix, the two hadn't seemed to talk much the whole night, Felix smirked, he had never liked Lucas. Haley James had come with Marvin 'Mouth' Mcfadden, as friends, Mouth also happened to be one of Felix's best friends, he was happy for him. Skillz sat next to his long term girlfriend Bevin Prince and across from them Rachel and Nathan sat chatting idly. The two were not together yet had chosen to accompany each other so there would be no guilt when they both ditched and found someone else to hook-up with later.

"Where's Jake?" Haley asked, her eyes scanning the room "and Clay?" Felix wrapped his arm around Brooke's shoulders as she shrugged.

"Probably up to some trouble, who were they supposed to be bringing to this thing?"

"Maybe they didn't have dates so they opted out?" Peyton suggested, Brooke snorted

"Clay not get a date? Have you met the man?" Clay Evans AKA biggest playboy in the school. Peyton rolled her eyes and Lucas glowered at Brooke, who scoffed and looked away, ignoring them both. If they wanted to be uptight that was their problem. "They'll show up later, they wouldn't miss one of Nate's parties for the world" At this comment, Nathan looked at Brooke and smiled, she winked at him before turning back to Felix.

"Your parents here tonight?" She questioned

"Mum's around, dad's off on a business trip, you?"

"Both gone somewhere, don't remember where, don't care really." Both Lucas and Haley looked across the table at Brooke, they knew she cared but she would never admit it. Felix seemed completely oblivious.

"So your house is free then?" He said, softly. Brooke rolled her eyes, this was going to be a long night.

"Can you take your one-track mind out of the gutter for a moment please?"

"C'mon Brooke I wanna get laid, and I know you do too otherwise you wouldn't have invited me." Ugh, this guy really was a douchebag, why had she agreed to come with him again? Good Sex, Brooke reminded herself but she was just not in the mood tonight.

"Not tonight Felix, I'm not in the mood"

"You need to drink more Davis." He passed her a flask and her head shot around quickly before forcing it back into his hands.

"You need to shut your mouth before one of the adults sees and you get us all in trouble. Be little bit more inconspicuous, idiot." Felix sighed and sat back in his chair.

"Whatever"

On the otherside of the table Lucas sat awkwardly with Peyton "So" he started "do you like these things?"

"Lame-ass social gatherings? No. I don't like these things."

"Then why do you come?"

"Why not?" Lucas had no idea what she meant but he kept quiet. "What are you up to this weekend?" He attempted again.

"Nathan's party I guess, although I don't really see the point of going to hang out with these drunk, mindless drones but I suppose it will be amusing. I'll probably do some drawing or something on Saturday too. No idea for Sunday." Lucas noted she hadn't bothered asking him what he was doing.

"You know Aberdeen City is playing near here on Sunday-" Peyton's eyes had widened

"Aberdeen City? No-fucking-way! I love them!" The rest of the table's heads spun around at Peyton's sudden outburst, Lucas laughed.

"Yeah, me too. Do you wanna go see them?"

"Hell yeah I wanna go see them! Where are they playing?"

"This place near the Blue Post" Suddenly the two felt a lot more comfortable around each other.

Three hours later teens flocked into the spacious beach house of none other then Dan Scott, town mayor. The heavy base line racked the house as teens bodies pulsated to the music. Boys had kept on the same attire, choosing to only shed shoes and ties, although some also opted to go without shirts. Girls on the other hand had changed from their classy charity gear into skimpy skirts, dresses and shorts, more appropriate for dancing, swimming and partying till the wee hours.

Rachel sat on the lap of Owen Morello, flirting with Tree Hill High's star quarterback in the back corner of the living room. Peyton, Lucas and Mouth chatted over the keg in the kitchen. Clay, Jake and Nathan were talking basketball whilst checking out the girls on the beach and Bevin and Skillz had disappeared upsatirs pretty much the second the party had started.

Brooke leaned against the railing of the long wharf outside the massive beach house, cup in hand as she starred out at the waves. Wearing tight white shorts and a nearly see-thorough top with a bikini underneath, every guy at the party was drawn to her, she just hadn't made up here mind on which one she wanted yet. Hearing someone walking down the wharf she turned, smiling as she saw one of her best friends, Haley, wearing a long, loose fitting maxi dress, walking towards her.

"Hey Tigger" She said as she arrived, leaning next to Brooke on the railing "What's up?"

"Nothing much Haley James. What's up with you?" Haley shrugged.

"Nothing interesting, just enjoying the party. What happened to Felix?"

"Been avoiding him, he's being an ass, just wants to get laid and I'm not in the mood."

"You, not in the mood? Shocking." Haley said sarcastically and Brooke nudged her playfully.

"Not in the mood for him anyway." Haley chuckled.

"So what's on the Davis agenda for tonight?"

"Hmmm" Brooke considered "I noticed Nathan's looking pretty damn hot."

"Nathan really?"

"What, Hales, you don't mind do you? I know you had that thing-"

"There was no thing Brooke, I crushed out on him once in like grade nine, it's done. He's all yours. But won't that be a little weird I mean you and Lucas are like joined at the hip and he's Lucas's brother."

"Well aware of that Hales but if he's allowed to date in my squad, I'm allowed to date in his family." Haley laughed at her friends logic.

"Fine, whatever you say but when it blows up in your face, don't say I didn't warn you."

"Jeez Hales, I'm not marrying the guy."

"But sleeping with him might just make it awkward." Brooke took a sip of her beer.

"Luc is like my brother, nothing could be awkward between us!" She said confidently.

"You realise that makes Nathan your brother too right?"

"Dammit Tutor Girl, your making my head hurt."

"No, that's the alcohol." Both girls chuckled.

"It's okay, I'm just having a bit of fun, nothing will be awkward, no one will get hurt. Plus, I never said I had decided on Nate for sure. The nights still young and there are plenty of cute boys around to choose from. ANNNND One heading your way right now, that's my cue to go. Good luck girlie!" "Brooke? What are you-" Haley's head flicked around as Brooke skipped off down the wharf, disappearing into the night. Then she saw a figure emerge from the darkness and smiled awkwardly as Jake approached.

"Yo Brooke! I've been looking everywhere for you!" Brooke rolled her eyes as she turned to see Felix walking towards her down the beach.

"And I have been trying to avoid you." She couldn't be bothered even attempting to be polite, the alcohol in her system had muted the side of her brain that could withstand Felix.

"Don't be like that baby." He was close to her now, she could smell the alcohol on him and that was saying something, considering the amount she had consumed.

"I'm not your baby, idiot."

"No need to be rude Brookie."

"No need to be nice either."

"Why are you being a bitch?"

"Why are you being an ass?"

"All I did was tell you I was looking for you."

"And all I did was tell you I have bee trying to avoid you."

"Why are you acting like this?"

"Cause your an ass."

"Brooke-"

"What? I thought I'd come here with you tonight and we might be able to have fun but you know what? We can't, I'm so fed up with you I can't stand it, we should have ended this ages ago, whatever this is."

"But I'm just too good in bed, so you couldn't walk away." His cocky smirk annoyed Brooke to no end.

"News flash! This is me, walking away." She turned to go but a hand stopped her.

"No one walks away from me!"

"Let go of me asshole!"

"Not until you admit you want me." Felix looked almost frightening but Brooke refused to show him she was scared.

"I don't want you. Your a jerk, you treat everyone around you like crap." Brooke tried to pull away but Felix held onto her tighter.

"You love it baby, you know you do."

"Let go of me NOW!" Felix pulled Brooke in closer

"I suggest you do what she says." Both Brunettes heads flicked around to see Nathan Scott, arms folded, standing on the sand above them, Brooke sighed in relief, finally she would be able to escape this prick.

"It's none of your business Scott." Felix snarled.

"It's my fucking business when your at my party manhandling one of my friends. Let go."

"Me and Brooke need to talk." Felix attempted to pull Brooke away but in one swift moment Nathan was down the dune, his fist colliding with Felix's face making a loud cracking sound. Felix fell to the ground with a thud, his grip on Brooke gone, she rubbed the spot where he had held her and moved closer to Nathan.

"MY FACE!" Felix screamed, clinging to where blood trickled from his nose. "You'll pay for this SCOTT! You'll fucking pay!"

"Leave my party now." Felix got up, looking Brooke in the face

"Your nothing but a whore!" He yelled, Nathan raised his fist again but Brooke intervened

"He's not worth it Nate, don't give him the satisfaction." He lowered his fist and watched as Felix got up and ran off.

"You okay?" He asked Brooke shaking out his hand which would most likely be bruised in the morning.

"Yeah, how about you?"

"Fine, that Taggaro kid needs to learn some respect." Nathan looked down and realised Brooke was shaking slightly. "C'mon" he said, throwing an arm around her "lets get you a drink." Brooke nodded eagerly and lent on Nathan as they walked up to the house, Lucas spotted them as they walked in.

"Hey Pretty Girl, I've been looking for you-" he stopped. "Whats wrong?"

"Nothing." Brooke said, shaking her head.

"I can tell somethings up."

"Felix was just being an ass." Nathan explained, Lucas gritted his teeth.

"I'm gonna kill that lowlife, did he hurt you?" Nathan shook his head.

"All taken care of Luc." Lucas ignored him.

"Are you okay?" He asked Brooke.

"Fine, I just need a drink."

"I'll get you one."

"Man, I got it covered, there's a another girl looking for you right now." Nathan pointed to where Peyton Sawyer was leaning against a wall, looking bored.

"It's okay, I'll hang with Brooke." Brooke shook her head.

"Lucas, I love you but you don't always have to be over-protective brother bear. I was going to hang with Nathan anyway, go back to your date and I'll catch up with you later kay?" Lucas hesitated for a moment before sighing.

"Look after her, don't let that jerk off near her again okay?" He said to Nathan

"Will do."

"Um hello? I'm right here and I can protect myself!" Brooke interjected.

"We know you can Dimples" Nathan said chuckling "it's him that needs protection from you." He laughed again before they both walked off in search of the keg. Lucas turned back towards Peyton but something was weighing in his mind. Something didn't feel right. He had seen Brooke with a million guys before, he hadn't liked them all but he'd never had a problem seeing her with them. Yet there was something about the way she leaned against his brother for support. Something about the way she told him she was going to hang out with Nathan anyway. He didn't like it. The idea of her spending more time at the party with his brother made him uneasy, almost.. Jealous.