Classes

First period had just ended and everyone was heading off to their next class. Brooke and Lucas had 2nd together so they met up half way and walked to class together. Payton had free period so she went and hung out in the library. Haley had tutoring so she headed off alone.

Brooke and Lucas' point of view:

"So how did Haley take it?" Brooke said biting her lower lip. She was afraid of that Haley wouldn't be happy and Lucas would break up with her.

"She said if I'm happy she's happy. It's going to take some time before she lightens up towards you but it's all going to be fine. What about Payton?"

"She was happy. She said she's always had an interest in getting to know you. But I don't think its Payton or Haley we have to worry about. Nathan doesn't know yet. He's going to freak out. But I don't care. I'm happy."

"I can handle Nathan trust me. I'm not worried about it. As long as I have you pretty girl."

"That's what I needed to hear." She smiles at him and puts her forehead against his. They look into each others eyes and knew that things were going to work out. Everyone was giving them questioning glares. Just then Brooke's enemy Rachel walked into the class. She saw Lucas and Brooke all comfy together and got jealous. She always had a thing for Lucas. She found herself getting very mad at what was going on right in front of her eyes. This could not be happening. Brooke and Lucas. She was going to let that little Brat get away with this. She was going to try and steal Lucas. She walked over and sat down on the other side of Lucas.

"Hi Luke." HE didn't respond. He was too wrapped up in Brooke to hear anything that was going on. "Hello?"

"Oh hey Rachel." HE smiles at her then turned his attention back to Brooke. She had to think of something and fast.

Haley's POV:

Haley was sitting in the tutoring center working a few papers that needed to be graded. She was caught up in her thoughts of Lucas and Brooke. Sure she was glad he was happy but she was just so surprised by the latest news. Maybe Brooke wasn't so bad. She knew Lucas and he wouldn't go for a spoiled Brat not in a million years. She decided that maybe she would give Brooke a chance and get to know her. She saw no harm in giving it a chance. She was so caught up in her thoughts she didn't hear someone come up behind her.

"Hey You." A soft deep voice came from behind her. HE wrapped his arms around her from behind and gave her neck a little nuzzle.

"Hey. Where were you this morning?"

"I woke up late. I missed you." He lowered his head and turned hers to face him and placed a gentle kiss on her lips."

"Mmmmm. Now that I missed." They kissed some more then pulled apart and he sat across from her.

"Sorry I didn't call last night but you know how it is at my house."

"It's ok Nate. I'm not going to hold it against you. So did you hear about Brooke and Lucas?"

"What about em?"

"Well apparently they are dating."

"WHAT?"

Brooke and Lucas:

Brooke and Lucas were sitting doing their work together and every once in a while he would reach over and rub her leg or stroke her arm. She would shoot him a flirtatious look or give his leg a playful nudge with her own leg. Lucas then past her a little note.

"Hey Pretty Girl. What are you thinking about?" She smiled at how cute he was being. It was almost like he was shy at times. She loved how different he was then any other guys she'd ever been with. She scribbled something down and past it back. He opened it a read its contents.

"You as always. What about you?" He wasted no time on responding.

"What else? I can't wait till schools out. You want to hang out tonight?"

"I'd love to. Did you really thing I would pass up a chance to be alone with you?"

"I was hoping not. I'll pick you up at 6:00 sound good?"

"Totally. I have a question for you. What do we do at lunch? I want to be with you but I don't know about all of us sitting together."

I had not really thought about it. I've been to wrapped up in you to think of much else. I think hanging out all together would be great. I'll have Haley join us too. We have to get to know each others friends sooner or later right?"

"I knew there was a reason why I liked you. Hehe."

"I can think of a few reasons why I like you."

"Lucas…such a dirty mind."

"I was talking about your sparkling personality and that beautiful smile of yours."

"Uh huh sure. Lol."

"Ok you have got to give me more credit then that."

"I do Lucas. I do. I was just returning the favor from you teasing me."

They both got pulled out of their thought by the bell ringing. They both stood up to walk out but Rachel stopped Lucas before he could walk out of the class with Brooke.

"Hey Lucas. I was wondering if we could get together tonight and you could help me with my English paper. Pleeeease."

"I can't tonight but….maybe tomorrow during my free period you could meet me in the library and we'll see what we can do." He smiled at her trying to come off as nice as possible. He wasn't totally fond of Rachel. She was always bugging him during class.

"That sounds great I'll see you then." She winked at him and walked out. When Lucas caught up with Brooke she was less then thrilled.

"What was that about?"

Oh Rachel asked if I would help her with her English home work that's all."

"She need more help then that."

"Why Brooke Davis are you jealous?"

"No. Why would I be jealous? I'm not jealous." He gave her a smirk and she couldn't help but blush. "Ok so maybe I am a little. I just don't like her."

"Brooke trust me. You have nothing to worry about. I only have eyes for you. I promise." He was rubbing her arms up and down as he said this then pulled her into a hug. When they parted he could see she had a smile on her face.

"You mean it don't you?"

"I do Brooke Davis." They put their arms around each other and headed off to lunch.

Payton:

Payton was sitting working on her latest project for Tric when Jake came up from behind.

"Hey." HE said scaring Payton and making her jump.

"Jake oh my God you trying to kill me?"

"I'm sorry baby I could resist."

"What are you doing here shouldn't you be in class?"

"I'm on a bathroom break. I knew you would be here and I thought I would pop in and surprise you." He said as he pulled her up into his arms.

"Awww you're so sweet. I'm happy to see you." She kissed him softly on the lips and pulled away to look in his eyes. "Ok this is going to be totally weird. How do we act around other people?"

"Look I feel bad for what we did but I can't help that I'm falling for you. It's been 3 months sense this thing with us started and I'm not going to waist anymore time because I'm worried about how others will react. Your mine now. I'm going to show it."

"Jake you know I feel the same way. I totally want everyone to see us together. But isn't it bad to be making out in front of my ex? I mean he will be there at lunch."

"Hey he cheated to. For all you know she'll be there with him. Don't worry. He was cool with us. I don't think he'll care." He said pulling her to him again. "I want to be with you Payton."

"I want to be with you Jake." They share another kiss but we pulled apart by the bell ringing.

"I have to go get my stuff. I'll meet you at our table?"

"Yep. I'll be there." She said giving him one more quick kiss and heading out.

Haley and Nathan:

Haley was helping Nathan solve a math problem when a thought hit her. She looked up at Nathan and started to speak.

"Hey Nate?"

"What's up?"

"I was just thinking. Lucas is going to want to sit with Brooke at lunch. He's going to want me to join them. My first question is can you please just let it go and be nice to him? He and Brooke are happy together. Let them be."

"Fine. But only because you're asking me."

"My second question is….How do we act? I'm not ready for everyone to know about us. I mean they don't even know we're friends let alone dating."

"Well…we'll talk. Act like we're getting to know each other. Trying to be friends. Then when you're ready we'll let them know." She smiled at him. He could be so sweet at time.

"Thank you Nathan."

"Anything for you Hales."