A/N: Okay this is how I picture the characters looking: Nathan-end of season 2; Brooke- end of season 3; Lucas- beginning of season 3; Haley- middle of season 2 (when she was on tour and her hair was straight). This is just how I pictured it. I just thought I'd let you know! Oh, and there will be a little B/L. I'm not a B/L hater. I love Brucas. But I love Brathan, too. I definitely love Naley. But there will be none of that, whatsoever.
Bite the hand that feeds
Tap the vein that bleeds
Down on my bended knees
I'd break the back of love for you
I'd break the back of love for you
"Nathan, I don't know how you feel about this. I mean, do you want to talk about it?"Brooke said looking down at the cup of coffee in her hands. She remembered the first time she had seen Nathan. In kindergarten, she had decided he was going to be her husband.
"I like you, Brooke. I really like you and I think I've liked you for awhile. If you want to maybe start something, I certainly wouldn't be against it," he said smirking. He really liked Brooke. He just wished they hadn't rushed into things.
As Haley, Brooke and Nathan walked into school the next morning no one seemed to notice Brooke and Nathan were holding hands.
"I've got to get to class. Gibson wants to talk about my grades," Nathan said.
"Okay, later, babe," Brooke said giving him a quick kiss and a wave. She watched him walk off as Haley laughed, "What?" Brooke asked laughing too.
"I just think it's funny. Didn't you and Lucas have sex on your first date? Haha. You're such a slut!" Haley said laughing.
"Uh, no. It wasn't technically a date and Nathan and I weren't on a date! I am not a slut. I used to be. But I've changed!" Brooke said earnestly.
"Okay, okay. Whatev-" Haley started but was interrupted by two freshman girls.
"I heard he dumped her over the phone," one girl said to her friend.
"No, I heard he text her," her friend said.
It was suddenly obvious to why no one had noticed her and Nathan this morning. Someone had been dumped.
"It just does not seem like something Lucas would do. I mean, I know he totally screwed Brooke over but-. Oh, hi, Brooke. Haley," the freshman girl said blushing slightly.
Everyone was talking about Peyton Sawyer and Lucas Scott's break-up.
Brooke stopped causing Haley to bump into her. It's just a coincidence. It has nothing to do with what he told Hales.
"What the hell, Brooke?" Haley asked trying to steady herself.
"Did you hear about this?" Brooke said, obviously stunned.
"Well, Lucas might've mention something last night about maybe breaking up with her but I didn't think he was serious," Haley said
"Oh, God. Haley, what am I going to do? I mean, I don't think I have feelings for him but I'm kinda torn. I'm really into Nathan but then again Lucas was a part of my life for so long. A huge part of my life," Brooke said opening her locker
"I understand, but, Brooke, look what he's done. Look how bad he's hurt you. You have a chance to start over. With a good guy. Or a seemingly good guy. Would you rather risk your heart again or give it to a guy who most likely won't hurt you? Look, I'm going to be late for class, but I'll see you at lunch," she said walking away from Brooke. As Brooke watched her go she knew what she had to do.