Chapter 10

Cleaning out the Closet.

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A/N: Okay! So...finally new chapters. I am working on the next chapter. This story will be at least 20 chapters, as I worked on an outline and have a "plan" for every chapter. The chapter before this, as well as this one are kind of filler, and I'm sorry about that. It's just stuff that needs to happen.

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The next morning Brooke woke up next to Nathan and saw him still sleeping. This was how the rest of their mornings would be. This time, they agreed, she would be there for good. Nathan and her had decided that she would officially move in. Her parents had left for California, and it wasn't like Peyton would be letting her move in anytime soon.

"Good morning sleepy head," Brooke said, kissing Nathan's forehead.

"What time is it?" He asked.

"After ten," Brooke smiled.

"Wow...I slept late..."

"Yeah, it's fine. I just figured I would unpack today. Start to get settled."

"Right..all of your cloths are filling the living room...I guess that would be a problem."

"Yeah...I just have so much stuff..but there isn't a ton of room in the closet.."

That is when Nathan realized, all of Haley's stuff was still here. She had only taken a small suitcase with her when she left, as well as duffel bag, and her purse. In the bathroom, her shampoo still remained in the shower. Her dresses, some of her cloths, even her old poncho hung in the closet. In order to make space for Brooke to really move in, all of that stuff would have to go. He then felt a pain, something he hadn't felt yet, him and Haley would really be over. This wouldn't be her home anymore.

"Why don't we just hold of on that..just for a few days..."

"Nathan...where I am supposed to keep everything..."

"I don't know Brooke...just leave it there for now...until I can get rid of Haley's stuff. Find something to do with it..."

"We'll rent a self storage place...she is on tour Nathan. It's not like she is coming back for it right away. Do you want me to move in or not?"

"Brooke...it's just happening so fast. Maybe too fast..."

"Whatever." Brooke got out of bed, throwing cloths on and heading into the bathroom, shutting the door.

"Brooke! What is the matter?"

"You asked me to stay here Nathan! You told me this was forever. Now you're freaking out about taking Haley's stuff out. I'm not saying we give it to good will, I'm just staying we keep it somewhere for her..."

"Maybe after I talk to her?"

"Nathan..that's months away! You know what...you're clearly not ready. I am going out. I'll pack my stuff later."

"Where are you going to go? Brooke, please don't leave...I'll..."

"Forget it! I'll just go to California. I don't care..."

"Brooke!" He called after her, she got into her car and left. This was his first official fight, and he all ready hated it.

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Brooke drove off not sure exactly where she was going. Tears filled her eyes. Her parent's were gone, they had just left, and barley cared that she had stayed. Lucas and her were done, he had moved on to being in love with Peyton, to dating skanks. Peyton was gone for the whole summer, and tutor girl was gone on tour. Brooke was betting everything on Nathan, hoping more then anything it would work out. She loved him. She absolutely loved him. He was just...married, ending it of course, but still. It was hard...for both of them. Brooke felt bad for not being understanding, but she wasn't ready to go back, she needed a day to herself. She drove around for a while more, and stopped for a coffee and breakfast, or lunch, well brunch.

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Nathan sat at the counter in his kitchen on the stool thinking everything over. He remembered the first night Haley had moved in. He thought he had been making the right choice, he loved her and he thought it would last forever. How could he be so sure this time? He was seventeen years old and all ready living with his second girlfriend. He was married and about to go through with a divorce. It was like he went from being 17 to 40 over night. He thought about Brooke. He was crazy about her. She was beautiful, smart, funny, and just a little bit crazy that kept life interesting. Letting go of Haley, really letting go was harder then he thought. She was on tour, but as far she knew, this was her home. Her things were still here! When she had married him, her family left, trusting him with her life. Things had changed though. They were over, and she wasn't here. She was on tour which is what she wanted. Doing that also allowed her to make some money, she would be able to find another place. If she couldn't Lucas and his mother would always take her in. It was over. If he left her cloths there or not it was over. He got up, grabbed some boxes, and started to put her belongings into it. He took his time, and respected her things. Putting cloths in one and labeling them as such. He was finished in under an hour, and then went to the living room. He hung most of Brooke's things up, and cleared some space in the draws for everything else. He placed Haley's boxes in the living room, and it was official. Haley's stuff was out, and Brooke's in. Brooke officially lived here.

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Brooke went to get her father's boat out. She laid out there for a while and tanned. It was relaxing and got her mind off of things. Following that she went swimming, and then went inside and changed. It had been several hours, and it was getting close to dinner time. She had to go back and talk to Nathan.

Brooke reached the apartment, and entered.

"Nathan?"

Nathan came out of the room and saw her standing there. She had more color to her skin then earlier, and he couldn't help but smiling. She had gone tanning, that is what she had done with her day.

"I'm right here Brooke,"

"I'm sorry...about storming out. It wasn't fair. Not at all. I know this is tough for you..I should be more understanding."

"You don't have to be sorry. You are right. You deserve to be able to keep your stuff here. You live here."

He went over and kissed her.."You look great by the way."

"Thanks. I went out on the boat...I just needed space, and figured you needed some too."

"I missed you," He said.

"What did you do with the day?" Brooke asked.

"Do you see those boxes over there?" Nathan asked.

Brooke looked over, "Sure..."

"In it is all of Haley's stuff. You're stuff if all hanging up, or in the draws..."

"Nathan!! You didn't have to! You did that? You're the best," She hugged him, so tight.

Brooke took his hand, to go and look in the room. She opened the closet..."Thank you so much,"

Brooke then pushed him down to the bed. "Since we had our first fight today...I think this calls for some amazing make up sex,"

"Mmm, I think that might make this whole thing worth it..."

They made love. It brought them close which they needed after the past few days. They laid in bed talking. They soon heard a door open. Nathan got out of bed to see what was going on, throwing on his sweats.

"Dad..what are you doing here? Have you ever heard of knocking?"

"Right...I just used the key. I want to know why nothing has been about this divorce. The papers."

"I'm working on it Dad."

"Working on what? Trying to get back with her. I don't care if you live in this apartment...but this marriage is NOT going any further."

Right as this conversation was going on. Brooke walked out with just the sheet around her.

"Oh god. Gross- I had no idea YOU were here." She headed into the bathroom.

"Okay...I guess I have nothing to worry about," Dan grinned.

"Dad..you can't tell anyone about this. No one knows yet."

"My lips are shut...as long as..."

"I have to bribe my own father to keep my secrets?"

"Look. It's not a big deal. You come over twice a week for dinner, and you actually act like me and your mother are your parent's at games.."

Nathan thought about this for a minute, "Fine. Whatever."

"Good. Tomorrow night. See you then."

"Okay.." Nathan told him.

"OH and by the way, Brooke Davis. Good choice."

"Dad...gross. I'll see you tomorrow night,"

He left and Nathan went to go talk to Brooke.

"Oh great. He know! Now everyone will know..."

"Not exactly," Nathan assured her. "I promised to go over there for dinner a couple of nights a week, and to be nice to them in public and stuff, and he said he wouldn't tell. He is just happy I'm not with Haley anymore. Being married took me "away" from them or something. I don't know. It's all crap."

"So...I'm pretty hungry. Can we order pizza or something?"

Nathan kissed her, "Sure thing."

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