Author's Note: What happened to Haley had actually happened to me while I was pregnant with my son only I was at work and had fallen asleep in the stall. I still find it hilarious that it happened. The cravings too unfortunately lol.

-X-

-Friday- (You came back)

-X-

Brooke woke up and groaned with embarrassment, unable to believe that they had phone sex last night. Or that it was the most erotic moment she ever experienced in her life. It blew every night with Owen way out of the water orgasm wise. She bit her lip, unable to stop the tingle of arousal flowing between her legs at the remembrance of their hot conversation and knew that she was in trouble.

Brooke sighed and groaned in despair and frustration as she flopped back in bed, wondering just how they were going to go back to being just friends after everything that's happened. After a quick yet thorough shower, she dried off and got ready for the day.

After her shower her phone rang and she answered with a saddened, "Hello?"

Haley frowned at the tone of the normally cheerful brunette and asked, "What could have possibly happened this early in the morning Tigger?"

She paused for a while.

"Brooke? What happened?" Haley asked with a bit of panic.

"Hales…me and Lucas had sex last night—" she said with a frown then amended, "Well phone sex…"

Haley was both relieved and grossed out then groaned, "I wish I didn't ask! Was it horrible—"

"No! It was extremely good." Brooke said as she stepped into her navy blue skinny jeans. "Definitely the hottest thing I have ever experienced so far. But we crossed a line that I'm not sure we can come back from."

"Well you guys just tested the waters by doing that and it sounds like you both are very compatible in that department. If you're comfortable with phone sex—which can be embarrassing but also very intimate and imaginative then you're definitely ready for the real thing."

"Haley…we—"

Haley smiled and shook her head at her stubborn friend. "Brooke stop… you are denying yourself and Lucas of true happiness."

Brooke shrugged into her sheer white blouse. "I don't want to ruin us—"

She rolled her eyes then said with great exasperation, "I wish you'd stop thinking that your relationship with him is ruined by this. It's only evolving into something really special if you allow it to."

Brooke gnawed on her lip then changed the subject, "Anyway what happened to you yesterday? You were supposed to call me back."

Haley sighed then explained, "Well I've been so tired lately…I ended up falling asleep on the toilet. I don't know how long I was there but Nathan came home to that lovely sight."

Brooke giggled, "You actually fell asleep on the toilet?"

"Yeah, I did and I don't know how I did it but it happened. You should've seen his face when he got me up…" she giggled then stopped and said with longing, "Ooh I really, really, really could go for a pizza right now, covered with onions and sardines!"

"Ew sardines?!" Brooke asked with full disgust. "That combination should never be put together!"

"Well it's what the baby wants right now!" she defended, "Yesterday he wanted a peanut butter and ketchup sandwich—"

Brooke gagged and said, "Congratulations you officially made me lose my appetite!"

"They may be crazy cravings but they are soo delicious and they hit the spot!"

"I'm never having kids. Ever!"

Haley laughed then teased, "Yeah right you love kids. Besides Lucas always said that he wanted three kids minimum."

"Two boys and a girl…" she said absently, picturing a family with him, their sons were handsome like Lucas and their daughter was a dead ringer for her.

Haley smiled, "I'm surprised that you remember that. Must mean something…"

"I gotta go. I have a lot of work to do."

"Alright…feel free to drop by here anytime. Maybe we can share a meat lover covered in sardine and onion pizza!"

Brooke shuddered and gagged, "I'm hanging up now! Love you Tutor wife soon to be mom."

"Love you too!" she then hung up and set about ordering a medium meat lovers pizza that she had every intention of covering with the fish and onion.

-x-

An hour later Brooke sat on the back porch and began sketching. She loved her Beach home. From the wonderful view of the beach, speckled with tide pools and overlooked by majestic bluffs to her house itself which was the standard mini mansion. Even though there were plenty things to do around here she just stayed to herself and worked. Now that she was planning on starting her own company she had even less time to do those things.

Her doorbell rang a charming tune, scared her to the point of drawing a long line on her new design. She scowled at it then exhaled warily, "Fucking A! I'm going to have to fix it later."

The doorbell rang again. Brooke got up and walked the long hallway and answered the door. Standing there with a huge smile on her face and two luggage bags in her hand was her favorite little cousin (she was only a year younger than Brooke) on her mother's side. Nicki screamed just when she did and hugged her tight.

"Nicki Davis… what are you doing out of New York City and with bags no less?" she asked, allowing her access.

Nicki sighed, "I'm sorry for intruding but I had nowhere else to go. My mom kicked me out in favor of her new flavor of the month so… here I am. Is it okay that I stay here with you for awhile at least until I get a job?"

Brooke nodded, "Yeah of course. Come on inside. I have three guest rooms so you can pick any of them and crash. I only ask that you respect my privacy and whoever I bring here. No parties whenever I'm away."

Nicki nodded and walked around. "Wow Brooke I didn't know that you had it like this!"

"Yeah I'm very fortunate."

"I thought you were getting married? Where's Mr. Pro-ball?" she asked, referring to Owen.

"I guess you've been out of the loop huh. Well we broke up years ago."

She gasped, "Really?! What happened?"

Brooke sighed, "Well… I caught him cheating on me with Tara Richards—"

"Hang on… that slut that went to school with you? The one I didn't like—that Tara Richards?"

"Yeah… that bitch."

Nicki shook her head pitiful, "I told you she wasn't any good."

Brooke nodded, "You did. You saw right through her. But listen I'm going back to work on some sketches. The TV is right in there with the state of the art Blu Ray DVD both remotes are on the coffee table. Make yourself at home."

Nicki hugged her again and Brooke giggled, happy that she was here. Now she didn't have to be isolated.

After leaving her alone Brooke went back to working on her sketches. She scribbled out one line and wrote in another, wanting the song to be just right when she heard Nicki's yell.

"What now?" she asked, rushing to see what was wrong.

"Brooke isn't that your man or ex on a sex tape with that bitch?" she asked as she watched entertainment tonight break the story of Tara and Owen's sex tape that was made years prior.

"Oh my God. How the hell did they find out?!"

"Somebody leaked it obviously. But wait you knew about the tape?"

Brooke sighed then admitted, "They were in the process of making one while watching another one they made when I walked in."

Nicki hugged her tight, offering her support. "You're going to be OK cuz. You're a strong, beautiful, independent woman that has literally came up out of nothing. You gonna be alright. Those traitorous bastards deserve each other."

"Thank you Nicki but I'm just fine now. I'm over it. Have been for a while."

The front door opened while they were hugging, effectively scaring both women. "Who the fuck is that out there?!" Nicki yelled, her New York accent popping out.

"Who the hell are you?!" Lucas called back.

Brooke walked cautiously into the living room with a metal bat that she kept around in case someone broke in. She was about to swing but halted once she saw that it was Lucas who had brought a bouquet of lilies in his hand.

"It's just Lucas!" Brooke said with a sigh of relief, immediately dropping the bat. "You scared the shit out of us! When did you get here?!"

"I just got in town twenty minutes ago. Came straight here. So who's in the back?"

"My lesbian lover." she jokes as she took him into her arms, hugging him tightly. She inhaled his unique scent and melted against him, not wanting to let go.

He held her just as tightly, also taking in her strawberry and melon scent. Trying in vain to ignore the way her curvy body felt against his. Before he realized it he had kissed her forehead affectionately.

"You two should just go ahead and get a room!" Nicki said with a smirk, breaking up the moment.

Brooke rolled her eyes and said, "Luke you remember my little cousin Nicki right?"

"Oh yeah, potty-mouth Nicki. The first and only kid who dropped a combination of F-bombs in front of my parents." Lucas said with a warm chuckle.

"My mouth learned some interesting tricks over the years." she purred flirtatiously.

Lucas hiked a brow at her suggestive words, "Really?"

"You wanna find out?"

Brooke looked at the two exchange flirty lines and felt her blood begin to boil. Brooke grabbed Nicki and dragged her into her room and snapped, "What the hell do you think that you're doing?!"

"What? Lucas got seriously hot!" she said with a smile. "Look I know he's your friend and all but—"

Brooke didn't want to hear any more. "Mm-mm no buts—he's off limits! As of now."

"Fine. You know any other guys that I could waste time with?"

Brooke thought of her old office buddy but then dismissed it. "I may know someone. But lay off Lucas alright!"

"You like him don't you?"

"He's my best friend. Nothing more."

Nicki shook her head, "Yeah right. You forget that I know you like the back of my hand. Something is going on with you and Blondie. I know it."

Brooke rolled her eyes and left her bedroom with a huff.

Lucas stood to his feet and said, "Brooke what do you say about going over to my folks?"

Brooke smiled, "Sure…Nicki you want to come?"

"Nah…I think I'm gonna soak up the sun on the beach. You two have fun."

-x-

"Lucas you're back!" Karen said as she hugged her son lovingly, she then turned to Brooke with the same radiant smile and hugged her as well. It wasn't a regular hug either. It was one of those warm loving lengthy hugs that could go on forever and neither party could care less.

"Enough Ma!" he said with an amused smile. "It's not like you haven't seen each other in years."

Karen waved him off then asked, "Hush I will greet my goddaughter any way I want. So how are you sweetheart? Are you okay?"

Brooke grinned and replied, "I'm fine. Even better now that I've seen you. Where's Keith?"

"Keith is working on his old Firebird in the garage." she said after letting them inside. "I'll go get him—"

"You don't have to do that Ma—"

Karen scoffed and walked away from her oldest son but not before saying, "Nonsense! He'll be upset if he doesn't get a chance to see you both. I'll be right back!"

"Look about last night…" Lucas began as soon as they had a moment alone but she held up a hand successfully interrupting him.

"We should probably just forget about last night…we weren't thinking straight. You were really tired from a long day of work and I was tired and very stressed and we both needed to relieve some built up tension. Right?"

Lucas hid his disappointment well with a nod, "Right. You're right. Come here…" He took her into his arms and hugged her, inhaling her fruity scent. He had missed her so much. When he released her he grinned down at her, "Are you willing to have some fun after this?"

Brooke exhaled, "With as much shit that just broke out over the news… emphatically yes."

"What's going on?" he asked, not liking the stress in her voice.

Brooke exhaled and answered him, "They found Owen's sex tape. The one that I walked in on them making…was plastered all over the news earlier."

Lucas looked taken aback. "Are you okay? I know how upset you were when you found out—"

"Yeah… at first it took me back to when it first happened and I was angry all over again but I'm okay now that you are here." She said with a small smile.

Lucas scowled angrily at the thought of that asshole. He hated that she wasted so much time with him. "I wish I could beat his ass all over again."

"Luke—" she began but was interrupted by Keith's shout.

"Luke! Brooke!" Keith said as he entered the room. "What are you two doing here?"

"What do you think we're doing here? We're here to see you."

"Alright smart ass." he said with a good natured smile, "What are you guys up to this morning?"

Lucas looked at her then answered his father's question with a half grin, "Well Brooke and I are gonna go down to the fairgrounds and spend some much needed best friend time together."

"Sounds like fun. Brooke Karen has set up a nice breakfast in the kitchen. Luke…" Keith then gestured with his head for Lucas to follow him.

"I'll be right back Brooke." Lucas followed after his father into the garage.

"What's going on with you and Brooke?"

Lucas shrugged, "Nothing—"

"Don't lie to me boy I know you and Brooke. The way you're looking at her…it's the same way Nathan looks at Haley and the exact same way I look at your mother. Now try again."

Lucas sighed then admitted, "Alright I think that I love her as more than a friend. I may have for years. But she doesn't want things to change between us and I can't deny her anything. So I'm in friend zone hell."

Keith smirked, "I know exactly what you mean. I remember those years that your mom had me stuck in the friend zone…"

Lucas sat in the chair near the door and asked with a bit of desperation, "How'd you get out of it Dad? Because this is driving me nuts."

"Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship. All I can say is to be patient. Karen was afraid of change too but I remained patient with her and boom one day she just couldn't deny it anymore."

After a delicious breakfast with his parents they visited the zoo portion of the fairgrounds and saw elephants, tigers, Lions, bears, giraffes, and a slew of other animals. Brooke enjoyed it all.

"I'm glad you wanted to spend the whole day with me." Brooke said softly, grateful that he brought her here.

Lucas nudged her playfully, "Of course. You're one of my best friends."

"Ditto. So… can we go on the rides now?"

He laughed and shrugged, "If you're sure you're ready. Because the one I want to go on is kinda intense."

"Oh I'm soo ready!" she said confidently.

-x-

Brooke looked at the intimidating Zipper and questioned whether this ride that looks and sounds like it was built from leftover parts is even safe to ride. But even though she was terrified he had dared her and being fearless meant taking on any challenge.

In the midst of a seemingly endless forward free-spin, Brooke felt blind, animal panic; even though she knew the odds favored her and Lucas's survival, she could not bring logic to bear on the sensations she was experiencing.

Brooke was screaming phrases like "we're gonna die", "oh my god," and "oh shiiiittt Luuucaasss!" as the ride went on and on. She had not even known if they were rightsideup or upsidedown due to the constant rolling movement.

At the end she had been glad that Lucas had asked her to ride it. She had left the ride with an unforgettable, and extremely exhilarating experience.

"I told you it was intense." Lucas chided humorously. "And I'm kinda hurt that you threatened to cut my balls off—"

"Well don't put me on shit like that and try to kill me! I almost had a heart attack twice!" she laughed, as she pokes his chest, still feeling her heart racing. "That was terrifying but I have to admit it was pretty fun too. I'm never getting on it again though!"

Lucas held her hand and said, "Never say never Cheery. Never say never."

Brooke was just glad her legs still worked. "Never, never, never, never ever again!"

"You say that now but just you wait I'll get you to ride it again."

She sucked her teeth, "Good luck with that." she then spotted a photo booth and dragged him to it. After paying, Brooke drug him inside and watched the timer wind down and made silly faces with him as the flashes started.

Lucas looked at her and smiled slowly and it was one of the most spectacular sights. She knew she had to get used to this new feeling but every single time it caused butterflies in her belly, and shortness of breath.

We're just friends, she reminds herself in order to calm the fluttering in her belly down. They had spent hours riding rides and playing games, a few of which Lucas had won, earning Brooke a white fluffy lion, a red bear with a heart and a charm bracelet.

Four hours later Brooke was loving her strawberry daiquiri with her sirloin steak dinner. Lucas had the same but to be honest his had looked much bigger than hers. Which was unfair. How'd they know if she had a small appetite?

"How's your dinner?" She asked as she watched him dissect his sirloin.

"Its awesome. I hadn't had a decent meal like this since we were last here." He told her as he tore into his steak.

Brooke couldn't deny that this whole day with Lucas surpassed anything she ever had with Owen Morello. Even when he had been wooing her.

With Owen... he was artificial, every kiss and caress was designed to get her guard down so he could use her body.

With Lucas... he was completely genuine. From his laugh to the way he kissed her—even if they had been playing a game—everything felt amazingly real. Something Brooke hadn't had much experience with.

"What are you thinking about over there?" Lucas asked after chugging down his beer.

"Nothing."

He shook his head and said, "Had to be something for you to look like that."

Brooke looked at him and shook her head. "Like what?"

"Like something's weighing on your mind." Lucas said as he served himself another pint.

Brooke looked down and muttered, "Its nothing..."

Lucas arched a brow then questioned, "But?"

"I didn't say a but." She said after finishing off her fully loaded potato.

"Sounded like you were about to."

Brooke smiled, "Okay fine if you must know I was comparing you to Owen."

"What about that musclebound dickhead?" He asked before stuffing his mouth with another morsel.

"Compared to you he's an artificial Ken doll with tattoos."

Lucas laughed wholeheartedly. "Wow he's that small?"

"That's disgusting!" She laughed along with him, feeling that mysterious connection growing even deeper between them. God did he have to look so damn edible tonight?

He gulped down his beer then said, "Hey you're the one who said it, not me."

"Well I didn't mean it that way sheesh." She giggled as she sipped on her delicious daiquiri.

"Yes you did." Brooke looked away, slightly blushing. "You know I'm right."

"Yeah sure..."

Lucas laughed again then ate his dinner, still chuckling every once in a while.

"Its not that funny Lucas." Brooke said after awhile.

"It is if you've heard him say in the locker room how much he's packin and that the ladies were always satisfied."

Brooke rolled her eyes, "He always satisfied me."

Lucas gave her an are you shitting me look. "He was your only Brooke...how would you know anything? Did he make you come? Do you even know what it feels like without a toy aiding you?"

Brooke bit her lip and said, "I-I think so..."

"That's a solid no. If you have to think then you definitely don't know. An orgasm is something that you know without a shadow of a doubt. It leaves you breathless and shaky after the greatest high you could ever experience outside of drugs..." He shook his head in pity. "That selfish asshole... I'm surprised you didn't leave sooner."

"Have you provided many...or-orgasms?" She asked as her heart raced a little faster.

He leaned in, his blue eyes locked on her lips as he said with a sexy smirk, "Countless. I would love to demonstrate if you'd be willing Brooke..."

"Uh..." She hesitated as her eyes locked on his lips. "...no. That won't be necessary Luke—"

"I beg to differ...if you've never had an orgasm from a man you really don't know what you're missing."

Seemingly lost in his seduction she said, "Tell me."

"I can show you better than I can tell you."

Biting her lower lip in thought she inhaled deeply, her decision made.

-x-

Lucas unlocked his front door while a tipsy Brooke was plastered over his back, kissing and caressing him, inciting him so much that he was sorely tempted to take what she was freely offering. True he had flirted with her at the restaurant but he hadn't meant to take her tonight.

To be truthful both parties were significantly tipsy but Lucas always handled his liquor well and was able to navigate them back to his place with thankfully no problems.

Lucas finally got the door open and Brooke took the opportunity to kiss him fully, her tongue snaking its way inside his mouth as they stumbled their way inside.

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa..." He panted once he was able to pry her away from his overheating body. "Brooke not that I'm complaining but maybe we should stop..."

"You don't want to stop..." She panted lowly, leaving arousing kisses along his neck.

"You're drunk—"

Brooke shook her head, her now frizzy curly hair swayed with her movements. "I'm not drunk..."

"Yes you are—"

She tripped over her feet and giggled uncontrollably as she fell on the bed

"Okay I'm drunk but I'm not that drunk..." Brooke hiccupped as she struggled pulling off her sandals. "Maybe...a little...more than usual but..."

Brooke laughed with accomplishment once both sandals were off her feet.

"Brooke...C'mon..." He groaned as she started back in on her assault on his neck and face.

"You c'mon Lucas...Wasn't it you that got me all hot and bothered tonight by talking about orgasms and steamy sex?" She asked as she kissed down his neck and powerful shoulders.

Lucas removed her from his suffering body and said with pained regret, "You got me there...but you're drunk—"

"So? As long as I'm willing that should only matter—"

Lucas looked into her uniquely beautiful eyes and told her, "Believe me it matters very much to me that you're sober. I never take advantage of a drunk woman—no matter how sexy she may be."

"Why do you have to be so fucking noble? Here I am trying to get you to fuck me and you're—you're stuck on being noble!" Brooke complained with a cute pout. Unknowingly making him fall even deeper for her.

Lucas laughed ironically as he tucked her in, "Nobility has nothing to do with it Brooke." He then kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Pretty Girl."

"Goodnight sex on legs..." She said drowsily.

Lucas couldn't hold in the laugh that erupted from his gut. He then took a couple of sheets and his pillow then made his way to his leather couch and passed out on it silently hoping she wouldn't come and attack him in his sleep.