Brooke felt as though she had been slapped. As though a million bricks just toppled over her. Her eyes were bloodshot as she continue to glare at Haley. She hated Haley so much. Especially with what happened with Jake. And now…it seems as though the world was against her. First her mother, now her brother. The world was definitely revolting against her. She felt like she could break down right there. She didn't want anymore problems to deal with. But a bigger part of her took over. She was Brooke Scott, she could do anything. "Like hell you do," she muttered in a cold voice. She dragged Haley by the wrist and led her outside.

Haley struggled and screamed and protested, but Brooke was much stronger than her, still keeping her grasp on her arm.

"Brooke, let me explain.."

"Save it whore, I don't care," Brooke yelled over her. She continued to drag Haley until they reached the outside of the building and Brooke threw her aside.

"Shit, Brooke!" Haley yelled as she fell on the hard cement of the sidewalk.

"Hey! Stay the hell away from my brother. You're way out of your league. It's never going to happen between you guys and don't expect to get anything out of him," Brooke warned her, her tone hard and angry.

Haley stood up and glared at Brooke.

"I'm not dating your brother, I just live with him, like roommates. Before you start your 'I'm-a-princess-and-I-get-what-I-want' tantrum, and starts pushing people around, get the facts right," Haley said and stepped forward. "As hard as it could be for you to understand, not everyone wants your dirty money or your brother's. Unlike you, I have my dignity. I don't go around flashing my body and snatching up any man I see. I work for my money. I have a brain and I use it." Haley narrowed her mind and before she could say more, Brooke brought up her hand and swung it across to smack Haley's face. Haley stumbled backward before she regained balance and glared at Brooke. She could still feel the stinging sensation on her face.

But then she saw something in Brooke's eyes. Was it tears? She saw a glimpse of sadness and pain exposing through her brown eyes. She was slightly surprised by it and couldn't keep her glare in place. Brooke's lips trembled and finally spoke.

"You don't know anything about me," Brooke whispered and walked away.

Haley watched as Brooke started to make her way across the street. She was too caught up in the moment that a car honk startled her. Her eyes immediately searched for Brooke and saw a car coming her way. Suddenly, she felt her legs in control and she was running as fast as she could, her heart racing as fast as her legs. She closed her eyes as she pushed Brooke aside and the darkness overcame her.

Nathan ran through the corridor of the hospital, frantic once he received the phone call. He stopped at the nurse's station and caught his breath.

"Brooke Scott, where is she?" he asked.

"Room 213," the nurse answered and pointed the way for him. He nodded and ran towards the direction the nurse pointed. The door was open and he walked in to find Brook lying on the hospital bed, awake. Although she had a cast on her arm and apparent bruises and scratches on her arms, he felt relieved.

"Thank god," he sighed as he walked over to her. "I thought you were seriously hurt. What happened?"

Brooke smiled weakly. "Nice to see you too, big bro."

Nathan chuckled lightly and sat next to her bed. "Seriously, what happened?"

"I wasn't looking both ways when I crossed the street," she said and rolled her eyes.

Nathan couldn't help but laugh at that. "Wait until mom and dad hears that one."

"Oh, geez did you call them?"

Nathan nodded. "They'll be here soon." Brooke turned aside to look at Nathan.

"Nathan?" she asked, her tone softening.

"Hmm?"

"There's something else," she said almost whispering.

"What?" he asked. He wrinkled her brows.

"It's Haley," she said softly. Nathan sat up quickly and focused all attention on her. Did she know about Haley? He looked at Brooke cautiously.

"She was there. She pushed me out of the way and…" Brooke began crying. "I was so mean to her and yet, she came to me and pushed me.."

Nathan became numb. Had he heard her right?

"Brooke?" Nathan asked, not really wanting to know what happened next. His heart was pounding against his chest, feeling as though it would burst out.

Brooke shook her head. "I don't know what happened to her. The doctor won't tell me about her." Nathan fought with himself. He knew he should find out about Haley but Brooke…

"Nathan, I already know. Go and find her," she said and gave a weak smile.

"I'll be back," he said and rushed out the door. His mind was overflowing with thoughts of Haley. His heart didn't stop racing at all. He found himself at the nurse's station once more.

"Is there a Haley James here?" he asked, hopeful. The nurse nodded and pointed in the opposite direction.

"Room 234."

Nathan nodded and ran towards that direction. He stopped at the door marked 234. The door was closed. He turned the doorknob and stepped inside. The room was dim and quiet, only the continuous beeping sound of the machine were heard. He stopped at her bedside struck by her appearance. She had multiple cuts and bruises on her face and her arms. She had a cast on her legs and her left hand was bandaged up. He sat slowly at her bedside and brought his hand over hers. She looked so little and so broken. His heart tugged at the sight of her.

"Hales?" he whispered. He felt a pang of guilt and pain run through him. He told Peyton he would watch out for Haley, that he'd keep an eye on her. He can't even keep his word. He wanted to just shake her, wake her up and see her smile, have her tell him that he's worrying too much. He just wanted for her to wake up.

"Mr. Scott?" voice said from behind him. He turned around to find a man in a doctor's coat.

"Yea?" he answered.

"Your sister told me you'd be here. I'm Dr. Johnson. I want to discuss the injuries on your sister and Ms. James here," the doctor said.

Nathan nodded. "How is she? Haley, I mean."

"She's broken her foot, and badly fractured her arm. Other than that, she's going to be alright. Nothing really serious. We gave her medicine for the pain. She'll be awake anytime now," the doctor said. "As for your sister, she's going to be fine too. She broke her arm. And despite the cuts and bruises, she'll be fine."

"So they'll be fine?" Nathan asked looking up at the doctor. The man smiled and nodded.

"Yes, They'll be fine," he said. The doctor started to make his way towards the door and stopped. "Oh, I told the nurses to get a cake for Ms. James here. I figure it'll make her feel better since she's spending her birthday in the hospital."

Nathan lifted his head to meet the doctor's gaze. He was confused. Was it really Haley's birthday today? He didn't even know.

"Thanks," Nathan finally said and turned his gaze to Haley, holding onto her hand tighter.

Thanks for all the wonderful reviews. I told you there's more drama to come. And there'll be more too. So enjoy and don't forget to review. I would also gladly take any suggestions for future chappies...