4 weeks later-

Brooke was awoken by the sun that was streaming though her curtains... but they weren't her curtains, they were Julian's. She turned around in her boyfriend's arms and saw his handsome face, still fast asleep. It was official, she had moved in. Well, it has been official for the past two weeks. Sylvia had been wary, but she had accepted it eventually. Her parents didn't care, so Brooke didn't need their permission.

So now she's living with man she loves.

And it's awesome.

''Good morning, beautiful.'' she heard him mumble, with his eyes still closed. ''What are you thinking about?''

Brooke grinned and snuggled further into his chest. ''I was thinking about how amazing last night was.''

Julian opened his eyes and raised an eyebrow at her. ''Really?'' he said doubtfully, his voice full of sleep. ''Not that I didn't think it was, I just thought that you... wouldn't.''

Brooke took his hand and laced his pinkie finger through hers. ''It was the best night of my life.'' she whispered. ''Promise.''

''It was mine too,'' he promised, sitting up and taking the hand which was intertwined with his and kissing it softly.

''I still can't believe you were a virgin.'' Brooke giggled, she didn't mean to say it, it just... came out.

Julian groaned and lay back down on the pillows. ''You're never going to let that go are you?''

''Nope,'' she said with a grin, popping on the 'p'. ''I'm just kidding. I'll stop teasing you... or you could always make me?'' she said flirtatiously, running her finger lightly up and down his chest, causing chills to run down his spine.

''God, I love you.''

That's what he muttered before he pounced on her, attacking her with his kisses.

''You could, Jimmy.'' Haley said from her place by the window next to Brooke. ''If you just let us go, and explained yourself, then someone could date you.'' she said, knowing it wasn't true, she just had to get out of here and to Nathan.

Jimmy chuckled darkly. ''Like who? You?''

Haley was slightly taken aback, her stomach jumped in fear by her answer. ''Somebody like me.''

''But it's supposed to be me!'' he exclaimed, turning the gun to her. ''You're supposed to want me. You should want me. You tutored me, remember? You even complimented my hair. You liked me didn't you?''

Haley shook her head softly, as the tears fell down her cheeks. ''No,''

BANG

Haley woke up in a panic. Little beads of sweat were on her forehead. Her head and heart were pounding and her hands were shaking. She should be used to this by now, she should be used to these nightmares. She's had them every single night since the shooting. So why do they still have this effect on her?

Nathan opened his eyes when he felt a sudden jolt. He's used to this now, but it all makes him feel so useless. So he did what he always did, tightened his hold on her waist and kissed her head as she cried into his chest.

''He's not here, you're gonna be okay, baby. I've got you.''

Brooke and Julian lay on the floor on the river court that same day, staring at the pretty sky. It's Saturday, which means no school. People still gossip about them there, making up events what happened. The mathletes had been moved to a different room, and Haley had given up tutoring all together. She wouldn't even step in the room. So it was a relief when they didn't have to go on weekends.

''You know, no one's here...'' Brooke trailed off suggestively in his arms. ''Maybe we could do something to pass the time?''

''Brooke!'' Julian gawaffed. ''Everyone's going to be here in a minute.''

Brooke sighed. ''I guess you're right.''

They then heard the sound of a car, so they sat up and watched as Peyton and Lucas arrived in Lucas' car, with Peyton driving. Lucas' leg was healing well, he just hasn't regained full use of it yet. He has to use a cane, so he doesn't have to put to much pressure on it, and goes to physical therapy twice a week. Leyton aren't together yet, but they've spent almost every minute together since Lucas was released from the hospital, so things were looking good for them at least.

''Hey P. Sawyer, Oldie.'' Brooke greeted, using Lucas' new nickname because he looked like an old man with his cane.

Leyton smiled as they walked slowly towards the two people sitting on the floor.

''Hey Cheery,'' Lucas said with a smile, sitting on the bleachers at the river court so he could rest his leg. Peyton instantly sitting next to him, causing both of their smiles to widen.

''Is your leg okay?'' Julian asked the oldest Scott.

Lucas nodded. ''It's getting better. I may not need my cane soon.'' (AN: I've tried to do research, but I don't know anything about gunshots, so I don't know how long he would need a cane or crutches for, so please just go along with this.)

''Thanks great.''

''Where's Boy Toy?'' Brooke asked his brother.

''He's on his way, I think he went to get Haley.'' Lucas told them, though he wasn't sure. ''He won't be long.''

Nathan's SUV pulled up at the river court then. The younger Scott brother climbed out with a basketball in his hands and started dribbling it towards the river court. No sign of Haley.

''Where's Haley?'' Lucas asked his brother once he approached. Haley is always the one who Lucas wants to see, she's his best friend. The bestest, even though he shouldn't really admit it.

''She's not coming,'' Nathan answered with a sigh. ''You surprised?''

''I'm really worried about her,'' Brooke said in concern. ''I've barely spent time with her since the shooting.''

Peyton ran her hands over her face. ''She took it all the hardest too, all of this. She was a mess in the tutor centre.''

''Crap, she's claustrophobic too.'' Lucas muttered. ''Was she okay?''

It was strange. They've not really talked about the events almost a month ago. Mainly because they've hardly saw eachother. Peyton has been nursing Lucas back to health. Nathan and Haley have been comforting each other with what happened to Lucas, struggling with the memories of that day. And Brooke and Julian have just been celebrating the fact that they're alive and okay. The six friends have barely spent time together, never mind have chance to actually talk about the shooting.

Nathan looked at the girls in concern. ''Was she okay?'' he repeated his brothers words.

Brooke moved her legs so she was now sat Indian-style, facing Peyton, Lucas and Nathan who were now all sat on the bleachers.

''She had to stay near the window, and she kept on taking deep breaths. I guess the claustrophobia didn't really get to her, she was just more worried about you.'' Peyton remembered, saying the last part to Nathan.

''Yeah, she was almost as bad as me.'' Brooke said with a smile, trying to ease the tention. ''She was rambling a lot, and she snapped at P. Sawyer.''

''She snapped?'' Lucas asked in confusion. ''Haley never snaps at people.''

''Haley was worrying because she hadn't said I love you to Nathan that day,'' Brooke continued, ignoring Lucas' statement. ''And Jimmy made her feel guilty about her not liking him?''

''He did what?'' Nathan exclaimed in anger. God, Jimmy is so lucky he's in prison right now.

Peyton nodded. ''Oh yeah. Routh had a cute moment and Jimmy commented on it. Haley said he could find someone if he let them go. Then he asked if that person was her, and she said no. Then that was it, he didn't talk to her since. But you could tell that she was freaked out by it though.''

Nathan sighed. ''And I completely ignored her after the shooting, I pushed her away.''

''She understood, Nate.'' Lucas said softly, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. ''She wasn't angry, she was just probably a little hurt.''

''I'm not trying to freak anyone out of anything,'' Julian spoke up. ''But you hear it on the news and stuff, right? People get effected by this stuff. You see it on movies and TV. Like when soilders come back from war, they are haunted by memories of what happened. I know the shooting wasn't exactly a war, but Haley's innocent. Just because it didn't hunt us, that doesn't mean this isn't haunting her.''

Nathan immediately stood up. ''I'm going to see her.''

AN: Sorry for ending it there! I just didn't have time to write any more today. Thanks to SHAUN for my 200th review!

Yeah, all of that Naley drama I said was going to happen, I was just eating some Galaxy Bubble and deleted it all on purpose. You wanna know why? Because I simply changed my mind, like I always do. So I didn't have much time to change it all, but I hope it's all okay. Haley's still gonna have trouble with it, but Nathan will be by her side.

So, please review:)