A/N: Here's another chapter for you guys! This chapter introduces a certain brunette (aka Brooke). I hope you enjoy and don't forget to review!
Clay had a pretty busy weekend since Logan was finally getting over his cold. The two of them had gone to the park and the zoo Saturday, while spending Sunday at the apartment watching movies. Clay had talked to Haley throughout the weekend and was told that her date went well. Logan was able to go back to daycare on Monday, so Clay spent the week in the office catching up on work.
It was now Thursday and Nathan had sent a text earlier with his flight plans, and Clay was picking him up after he picked up Logan from daycare. Since he had gotten most of his work done Monday and Tuesday, today was actually a slow day and he decided to head home a little early. Clay went out and bought a few groceries after he left the office and came home and cleaned up a little bit, mainly toys of Logan's that were scattered everywhere. About four o'clock, he picked up Logan and drove to the airport. Nathan's plane was expected to land around five, so Clay parked and walked inside with Logan. He had brought a few toys to keep him occupied while they waited.
Around 5:30, Nathan walked over to the two boys and stated, "Does your awesome uncle get a hug?"
Logan looked up with a big grin and jumped out of the chair before running into his arms. He liked Lucas but he loved his Uncle Nathan. Clay gathered his toys before making his way over to them. "You know this kid has been driving me crazy waiting on you to get here. What took you so long?" Clay asked.
"You know how it goes. Everyone loves me and wants to take a selfie with me. Plus there were a few hot girls in my section, so I couldn't deny them a chance of meeting me," Nathan replied with a smirk.
Clay simply rolled his eyes and said, "Well let's go hotshot before anymore of your groupies come along. I would rather my son not be exposed to that."
"No worries, this weekend is all about my favorite nephew," Nathan laughed before following Clay out to the car. "So what would my little man like to do this weekend?"
"Basketball," Logan said with a grin before Clay buckled him in his booster seat before getting in the car.
Clay groaned, "You are turning my son into you. He already told Haley he wants a basketball themed party for his birthday."
After leaving the parking lot, Nathan remarked, "I still can't figure out what to get him. Do you have any suggestions?"
"I'm sure whatever you get him, he'll love. Don't stress over it," Clay commented knowing that when it came to Logan, Nathan was a softie. To the world, Nathan Scott may be a famous basketball player and one's of Hollywood's eligible bachelors, but only the people closest to him saw the real Nathan Scott.
They all walked into the apartment building. Clay had to stop to check the mail, so the boys took the elevator. They were walking to Clay's apartment when Nathan accidentally bumped into a petite, brunette girl carrying a box. The box fell to the floor, and she let a curse slip under her breath before noticing the man and young boy. "I'm sorry let me help you with that," Nathan volunteered picking up some clothes that had fallen out of the box.
"Thanks, but I've got it. I'm sorry for cursing in front of your son," she replied taking the shirt from him.
Nathan smirked, "Logan here is my nephew. You must be new because I'm sure I would have recognized you."
"Does that line normally work for you?" she wondered.
Nathan frowned, "I'm Nathan Scott. You probably recognize me from the Lakers."
"No offense, but what are the Lakers?" she stated.
About that time Clay walked up and heard the last part of the conversation. "I'm sorry you'll have to excuse my friend here. He forgets that not everyone cares that he plays for the Lakers. I'm Clay. I'm guessing you are my new neighbor. This is my son Logan and my good for nothing best friend Nathan," he answered.
"I'm Brooke," she started before turning to Nathan and smiling, "and I know who you are, and I see that what they say about you is true. You really are a charmer, but I've dated guys like you and I'm not impressed. However, Clay you seem like a really nice guy, and your son is one handsome little man. I'm sure I'll see you around, but I have to finish packing. See you guys later."
Brooke picked up the box that she dropped and went into her apartment. Clay opened his door and went inside followed by Nathan and Logan. "Did she just shut me down? I've never had that happen before," he said dumbfounded.
Clay patted his back and replied, "Sorry man, but I think she is out of your league. I think Brooke and I will become instant friends, especially considering she sees straight through your one-liners."
After the incident with Brooke in the hallway, Nathan shrugged it off and focused on Logan. They had played basketball along with other games. It was now Sunday and Nathan had to leave that afternoon. It was always tough on Logan because he never quite understood why Nathan couldn't just stay with them forever as he liked to put it. Nathan had waked up and fixed Logan's favorite breakfast: pancakes.
Clay and Nathan were sitting in the kitchen drinking coffee when Logan came running in. "Pancakes," he yelled as he noticed them on the table. The guys smiled at him before sitting down and eating breakfast.
"So after breakfast how about we go to the park just you and me before I leave? Does that sound good?" Nathan asked.
Usually when Nathan came to visit, Clay gave them time just the two of them since Logan idolized him so much. "We can go play on the swings like in Tree Hill," he wondered.
"Anything you want little man," Nathan added, "but you have to finish all your breakfast first."
"Yay," he replied, "I'll eat it all." They guys laughed as Logan stuffed his face with pancakes.
Nathan went and helped Logan change out of his pajamas, while Clay cleaned up the kitchen. Then Nathan and Logan headed to the park.
Clay was watching TV when the phone rang. "And how is my favorite little sister this morning?" he asked.
"I'm good," she answered, "what about you? Is Nathan driving you crazy yet?"
"Now Haley, that's not nice" he teased, "Actually he is at the park with Logan right now. I'll tell him you said hello."
She groaned, "The jerk wouldn't even let me talk to you yesterday or Logan. I don't know why that kid loves him so much."
"No need to be jealous Haley Bob. You know he loves his Aunt Hales," he replied.
"I love him too," she stated, "I've gotta go because I told Karen I would help her at the café today but I'll talk to you soon." Clay just laughed as he told her bye and continued watching TV waiting on the boys to come back.