A/N: Hey there guys! Here is Chapter 8! I start back to school on the 20th, so I will be trying to get out at least two more chapters of this story, two more chapters of "It's Perfect," and one more chapter for my story on before I start classes. So be on the lookout for those! Like always, big special thanks goes out to Morgan! I don't know if this story would be where it is without you! And thank you to all my reviewers. I love you guys! There are personal thank yous down at the bottom. And please leave a review for me! Oh and one more note, I'm changing the timeline of their senior year. I'm making the school shooting at the end of August. So it is now the beginning of November in this chapter.

One Month Later:

Haley couldn't believe it had already been a month since the news of her pregnancy. She also couldn't believe she was already nine weeks, or two months, pregnant. Lucas had been nothing but supportive of her since everyone found out. Especially after her parents and Karen were told the news. They decided to tell all three of them at once, so Lucas had invited Haley and her parents to dinner at his house a few days after he found out. Haley could remember that night like it was yesterday.

Flashback:

Dinner had been going well so far and it was nearing time for the dessert Haley's mother had brought with them. Lucas and Haley sat on one side of the table, her parents on the other, with Karen at the head of the table. Lucas reached under the table and squeezed Haley's hand gently, letting her know it was time for their announcement.

"Mom, Dad, Karen, Lucas and I need to talk to you," Haley said, getting their attention. "That doesn't sound good Hales. What is it?" Lydia asked with a worried look.

"I'm pregnant," Haley blurted. Lydia grabbed her husband's hand and looked like she was about to faint. "I don't understand. What does that have to do with Lucas?" Karen asked curiously. "Maybe you should have waited for that announcement Hales," Lucas smirked, "Mom, Haley and I are together now. I'm the father."

"What? What happened to Brooke? And Nathan? How did this happen?" Karen screeched, standing up to pace the kitchen floor. "It's actually real simple Mom. Somewhere along the line, Haley and I fell in love with each other. Brooke and Nathan know the truth, and while they're not okay with it, they understand. And we would really like yall to understand too," Lucas explained, glancing at Haley. She was frozen in her seat, eyes locked on her half empty plate. He nudged her in the side, silently asking her to speak up and help him.

"Really Karen, we didn't mean for this to happen. And Mom, Daddy, we promise, we were always safe. But these things just happen sometimes. And before you ask, Lucas and I have decided to keep the baby. We've talked it over and we've decided to go to the same college, get an apartment together, and raise the baby together. We've both been saving up money and we will both get jobs in college too so we can afford childcare and everything else we need!" Haley explained, trying to keep the tears out of her eyes. Just talking about this made her realize how much she was growing up.

"Well, sounds like you two have really put a lot of thought into this," Haley's dad said. "Yes sir, we have!" Lucas told him. "And you love my daughter? You're willing to take care of her and the baby for the rest of your life? Even if yall don't stay together, you willing to pay child support?" Jimmy James asked him. "Yes sir. I love your daughter more than anything. And I swear to you, I will do my best by her and the baby," Lucas said. "Well then, you have my blessing son!" Jimmy smiled. Haley and Lucas looked at each other in amazement before rushing to hug him at the same time.

"Thank you Daddy! I love you!" Haley gushed, hugging her father once more. When he let go of her, she looked over at her mother and Karen still in their seats. "Lucas, Haley, could you give us a moment?" Jimmy asked. Lucas and Haley walked into the living room. When they were out of sight from the adults, they got as close to the door as they could so they could still hear the conversation.

"How can you be okay with this?" Karen asked incredulously. "Honestly? I'm not okay with it. But there isn't much we can do about it now. What's done is done. We just have to accept it. Besides, those two have always been the responsible ones. They sound like they have a good idea of what's coming to them and what is expected of them as parents. All we can do now is accept the fact that our children are going to have a child together. And be supportive, whether you like it or not!" Jimmy told the two women. They looked at each other, the agreement showing in their eyes.

Just outside the door, Lucas hugged Haley to his side, whispering in her ear, "I knew I always liked your dad!" Haley just smiled, knowing her father would convince her mother and Karen to support them no matter what.

Eventually, after another thirty minutes of the parents talking, Karen and Lydia had joined the two teenagers in the living room. They had a very long conversation on the situation and came to an agreement. They would support and help out with them and the baby as long as Lucas and Haley held up their end of the deal. Which was to go to the community college in Tree Hill for the first year. They would get an apartment together in town, Haley could keep her job at the café, Lucas was to find a good paying job, and they would let Karen and Lydia baby-sit for them as often as the two women could.

Haley and Lucas were thrilled with the final outcome. Of course, Karen and Lydia weren't thrilled with the idea, but they were supportive. Haley's thoughts of that night were interrupted by a knock at the front door. She slowly got up, finally starting to feel the fatigue of the pregnancy, and made her way to the door. When she opened it, she was very surprised to see Nathan standing there with a grocery bag in his hands.

"Nathan! I wasn't expecting to see you here," she said. "Yeah, sorry. I know it's kind of late, and a school night, but I thought it was time we talked!" he explained, walking in and heading for the kitchen, setting the grocery bag down on the table. "I brought you something. Call it a peace offering!" he laughed. When Haley saw the contents of the bag, she looked up at him confused.

"Vanilla ice cream, dill pickles, and peanut butter?" Haley asked, sitting down at the table. "Yeah, see my mom told me a story once about when she was pregnant with me. And she said pregnant women get all kinds of crazy cravings. And that one time, right after she found out she was pregnant, she had a craving for vanilla ice cream, dill pickles, and peanut butter. Not all mixed together! Just random cravings for those three things!" he smiled sheepishly, taking a seat across from her. Haley couldn't stop the smile from appearing on her face.

"Nate, I appreciate the offer, but right now, I'm still in that morning sickness phase where nothing sounds good to me! And besides, shouldn't I be giving the peace offerings? I mean, I'm the one that cheated, not you!" she laughed. Nathan gave an awkward laugh before saying, "Actually, Hales, that's kind of why I'm here tonight. There's something I need to tell you."

"Did you cheat on me?" Haley asked him, leaning on her elbows on the table. "Kind of. It was more like just a kiss. Nothing else happened. But since your affair, or whatever you want to call it, was revealed, I felt like I should tell you about the kiss," he told her. "Who was it?" she asked curiously. "Brooke," he mumbled, trying to avoid her gaze.

"Brooke? Are you kidding me? She acted like I was the biggest whore ever when she was hooking up with you!" Haley said very loudly, hoping she didn't wake her parents. "No, Haley, you don't understand. We weren't hooking up! It happened one time and we both admitted it was a mistake. It was just a kiss! And in her defense, she felt very guilty! But it was right after the shooting, and you and Lucas were spending all your time together! Brooke and I were so lonely and it just happened. And it hasn't happened since then. Besides, you really think I need to explain one kiss to you? When you were sleeping with my brother behind my back?" Nathan asked, starting to get defensive.

"Yes, Nathan, I was sleeping with your brother behind your back! And you have no idea how bad I would like to take that back. Do I love Lucas? With all my heart! I can't imagine not being with him now. I just wish it had happened a different way so you and Brooke wouldn't have been hurt so much. And I've already apologized to you! What else do you want me to do?" she asked frantically. "Hales, I've pretty much already forgiven you. I'm sorry about just now. I just got frustrated. But there is one thing you could do," he suggested. "Anything!" Haley smiled.

"Be a friend to me right now. I really need some advice!" he said. "Sure, what is it?" she questioned. "Well, you know that kiss I told you about? Well, there's more. And before you ask, nothing else physical happened! But I kind of….well I….see what happened was…..I fell in love with Brooke and she doesn't love me back!" Nathan stuttered. Haley's eyes went wide with surprise before she broke out into a smile.

"But I thought you said you both agreed the kiss was a mistake?" she smirked. "Hales, don't make fun of me okay? So I lied to her! I told her it was a mistake. But then I admitted I was falling in love with her in the parking lot right after the whole note incident. And she told me that I wasn't. That I was just upset and wanting to attach to the first person I saw, and went right back to being my best friend like always. What am I supposed to do? This past month has been torture to me! I've had to act like nothing happened!" he whined. "Can I ask you something?" she asked as he nodded once, "Why are you asking me for advice? Why not your other best friend, Peyton?"

"Well, for one, Peyton can't keep secrets from Brooke. She'll go straight to her and tell her everything I said, which would make things even more awkward. And two, I kind of figured you knew a thing or two about falling in love with your best friend!" he said with a small laugh.

At Peyton's House:

"Brooke! I can't sleep!" Peyton whined, walking into Brooke's room, formerly the guest room, and climbing into the bed with her. Brooke, having been lying in bed staring at the ceiling, gladly scooted over to make room for her best friend, enjoying the company.

"Me either! My mind won't stop thinking!" Brooke laughed. Peyton took a moment to laugh at her before asking, "So what's on your mind?"

"Nothing for you to worry your pretty little head about! But you could tell me what's on yours! You've got your worry face on!" Brooke joked, not wanting to admit that she was thinking about Nathan. Ever since the day that they all dubbed "the note incident," she couldn't help but think of what Peyton had guessed. That she was falling for her best friend. She wasn't sure if that was really a good idea. Granted, Nathan was pretty much drop dead gorgeous and any girl would kill to be in Brooke's shoes, knowing he was in love with her. But she just wasn't sure if she wanted to go there. Nathan was her best friend! You weren't supposed to fall in love with your best friend. Yet, look at Lucas and Haley. Even though she didn't want to admit it since Lucas had cheated on her, but they did look pretty happy together. Since the whole school knew about them, they didn't have a problem being together publicly now. Brooke would see them strolling through the hallways on their way to class hand in hand, huge smiles on their face. She wondered what it felt like to be that happy.

"Brooke!" Peyton shouted, breaking Brooke's train of thoughts. "I'm sorry, Peyt! What were you saying?" Brooke apologized, focusing her attention on Peyton. "I was saying that I applied for this internship this summer for Sire Records!" she told her.

"P. Sawyer! That's great! Have you heard anything yet?" Brooke asked, turning on her right side to face Peyton. Peyton stayed on her back, staring at the ceiling, worry spread across her face. "Yeah, I got the letter in the mail today. Brooke, I got it!" Peyton smiled, turning her head to look at Brooke's ecstatic face.

"I am so proud of you P.! That's amazing!" she gushed. "There's just one problem. It's is Los Angeles!" Peyton said. "LA? So what's the problem? LA is awesome!" Brooke laughed, elbowing Peyton slightly in the arm. "But Brookie, what about our summer plans? You know, go up to Duke or UNC early together and get an apartment, just me, you, and Nate. Get to know the town and get jobs before school starts. Brooke, we've been planning this together since we were like ten!" Peyton cried.

"Oh Peyt, it's okay! We can still do all of that. Just not early like we planned! As soon as your internship is over, we'll head up to Duke or UNC like we always planned, just the three of us!" Brooke reassured her. "But then what will you do over the summer?" Peyton wondered.

"Don't worry about me! I've got Natey to keep me company!" Brooke smiled, before turning over and falling into a deep sleep, knowing dreams of Nathan were sure to come.

The following day at school started like it always did, Nathan, Peyton, and Brooke hanging out by Peyton's car in the parking lot, waiting for the bell to ring. About five minutes before the bell, Haley walked up to the group, stopping in front of Brooke. Nathan glanced at Haley with a knowing smile on his face.

"Hey Brooke, can we talk real quick?" Haley asked. Brooke rolled her eyes and scoffed, but followed Haley away from Peyton's car anyways. "What is it?" Brooke asked with a slight attitude. "Okay, first of all, retract the claws! I come in peace! Actually, I needed to talk to you about Nathan," Haley said. "What about Nathan?" Brooke questioned.

"Look, Nathan stopped by my house last night and we talked. And no, there are not any kind of romantic feelings between the two of us anymore! It was really just a friendly chat. But you were brought up. And I know Nathan said you told him what happened between you two was a mistake, but I think you're lying!" Haley told her. Brooke's eyes flared with anger.

"Nathan told you what happened between us? I'm gonna kill him," she mumbled, turning in the direction of Nathan. Haley grabbed Brooke's arm before she started towards him. "Brooke, it wasn't like that. He wasn't trying to spread gossip or anything. He just honestly cares a lot about you and was asking for advice. Said he figured I knew a think or two about falling in love with a best friend," Haley laughed. Brooke stood glaring at Haley for a second before breaking out into laughter herself.

"Well, he's right with that fact! But you're wrong if you think I'm lying! Haley, unlike you and Lucas, Nathan really is my best friend! And that's all!" Brooke lied, looking at the ground, avoiding Haley's look. "Brooke, listen to me when I say this, I know you're lying! And I'm going to prove it to you one day. But I hope it's soon. Because, if I learned one thing from my time with Lucas, is that I wish things would have happened sooner with us. We've missed years that we could have had together because we were acting as best friends! But anyways, I'll see you in class!" Haley cheerfully said, leaving Brooke standing there bewildered by her words as the bell rang.

The rest of the day was like a blur to Brooke. She didn't pay attention in any of her classes, skipped lunch to go sulk in the library, the last place anyone would look for her, and was at the car after the last bell waiting for Peyton so they could go home. Haley's speech not only pissed her off, but it gave her more to think about. Was she really willing to waste away time that she could be spending with the person she fell in love with? Before she could try to figure out an answer, it was time to get ready for the regular Friday night party at the Scott beach house.

Brooke took her time getting ready, deciding to show up fashionably late with Peyton like normal. She slowly packed her overnight bag, knowing they would end up staying the night in one of the guestrooms as usual. She then stepped into her outfit of choice for the night, a pair of form fitting low-rise jeans, a black strapless top that fit to her body, showing just about an inch of her toned stomach, a pair of black dangled earrings, her favorite necklace, and a pair of black stiletto peep toe heels.

Brooke then finished off her makeup, giving her eyes that smoky look, and fixed her hair where it fell in waves over her bare shoulders. Walking into Peyton's room with her bag and purse slung over her shoulder, she whistled, taking in Peyton's outfit. Peyton had on a short jean skirt, a dark green halter top that brought out her eyes, dark green wedge flip flops to match her shirt, with her hair in her natural curls and her makeup light.

"You look hot!" Brooke yelled, making Peyton jump and turn towards her bedroom door, seeing Brooke leaning up against the door. "Thanks! So do you! So you ready for the Scott party yet again?" Peyton joked. "As always! Let's get going before the boys drink all the beer!" Brooke laughed, dragging Peyton out of the room and down the stairs. When they turned onto Nathan's street, they noticed cars lining the curb on both sides. Pulling up closer to the driveway, both girls smiled when they noticed their spot open. Everyone that came to these parties know not to park in the driveway. They knew that the driveway was saved for only three cars; Nathan's, Tim's, and Peyton's. Pulling into the driveway, Brooke jumped out of the car, Peyton following her. When they walked in the front door, they were greeted by shouting coming from the back porch. They immediately went in search of the reason for the shouting, laughing when they found it.

There on the back patio was Nathan, being held upside down by Tim and another guy, doing a keg stand. When he was set back down and turned around, he was face to face with Brooke and Peyton.

"Hey! It's my two favorite girls!" Nathan slurred. "Drunk already? Natey, you know you're supposed to wait for us!" Peyton laughed, grabbing the cup Tim was holding out for her. Brooke took hers too before giving Nathan a hug.

"Brooke, you look…..um…I mean…..you're…..you look beautiful!" Nathan stammered. Brooke tried not to blush but couldn't help it. "Thank you Nate! You look good tonight too," she complimented. Nathan stared into her eyes for so long that Brooke thought he was going to kiss her. Before she could get up the courage to back away, someone was shouting at Nathan to join them inside. He ran off into the house without another word. Brooke and Peyton just laughed it off and joined the party.

Two Hours Later:

Brooke, Peyton, Theresa, Tim, Vegas, Skills, Bevin, Lucas, Haley, and Mouth were all holding court at the kitchen table, attempting to play a drinking game called Quarters where you have to bounce a quarter into a cup of beer. If you make it, you can tell anyone in the group to drink. Obviously, Haley was just a spectator since she couldn't drink. Skills has made the last shot and ordered Brooke to drink. As she raised the cup to her mouth, something from the living room caught her eye. There in the middle of the makeshift dance floor was Nathan and a random blonde girl. Brooke set the glass down and watched them in horror as Nathan grinded on the girl as they danced. Everyone at the table followed her gaze and saw what she saw.

Peyton leaned over towards Tim, Lucas, and Haley, who were all sitting on her left side, and whispered, "The shit is about to hit the fan!" Everyone watched as tears gathered in Brooke's eyes while she watched Nathan and that girl start to make out. Before they knew it, Brooke launched herself from her chair and strode into the living room, directly towards Nathan and his new play toy. Grabbing the girl by the shoulder, she pushed her away from Nathan. Getting up in his face, she shouted, "What the hell do you think you're doing?"

It took Nathan a moment to realize what Brooke had said. After all, he had been drinking since he got home from school. "What are you talking about? I was having a good time!" he said, not noticing the tears in Brooke's eyes. "Having a good time? Nathan, do you even know that girl's name?" Brooke asked. Everyone saw the girl watching them with interest, waiting to know the answer. "No, but what does that matter?" he said, breaking the girl's slutty heart instantly.

"What does it matter? Nothing apparently since you've decided to be Tree Hill's resident manwhore tonight!" Brooke said to him with disgust. "Why do you care anyways Brooke? It's not like you want me!" he shouted at her, sober at this point because of their fighting. By this time, the music had been turned off and everyone at the party was silent watching the argument.

"Oh really? Is that what you really think Nathan?" Brooke demanded. "Yeah it really is!" Nathan mumbled. "Well then, you're dumber than I thought!" she scoffed, turning around and walking out the front door without another look at anyone. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Nathan yelled, running after her. He got to the end of the driveway without seeing her. Looking to the left, he saw her walking down the street slowly, raising a hand to wipe her tears away.

"Brooke!" he shouted, trying to catch up to her. "Go away Nathan! I don't want to talk to you!" she yelled, picking up her pace to get away from him. "Too bad! You're not going anywhere! You've been drinking!" he said loudly, grabbing her arm and spinning her around to face him. His breath caught in his throat at the sight of her. Her eye makeup had been wiped away and there were tear marks running down her face. But still, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

"Let me go!" Brooke growled, breaking him from his trance. "No! You're not going anywhere until you tell me what you meant back there!" he said, wiping a stray tear from her cheek. "It doesn't even matter anymore Nate. Just don't worry about it!" Brooke whispered.

"Brooke, it obviously meant something if you're crying now. Please, just tell me!" he begged. "No. I can't Nathan."

"Brooke, damn it! You're my best friend and I love you! Now, just tell…." He started as she silenced him with her lips. Nathan was taken by surprise at first, but then soon relaxed into her kiss. When she pulled apart abruptly, Nathan started to say something. Brooke just held her finger up to his lips to quiet him before she started speaking.

"Nathan, it doesn't matter anymore because I love you. You are my best friend and I was scared to admit it okay? But I'm not scared anymore! I guess it just took seeing you all up on some skank to realize how insanely in love with you I am. So…..just kiss me. Please!" she said, smiling as he leaned forward obligingly and placed his lips upon hers. After a few seconds, they were interrupted by cheering coming from down the street. They broke apart and looked towards the driveway to see Peyton, Tim, Skills, Haley, Lucas, and Mouth all gathered in a big group cheering them on.

"It's about damn time B. Davis!" Peyton yelled at her.

A/N: Okay what did yall think? I personally liked this chapter! Let me know! And now onto the personal thanks!

rosseyanna: I love the Breyton friendship too! Thanks! And the BNP trio! THat's what I can call them now! lol....I'm trying to keep the BNP and the Breytong friendships a big part of the story! So glad you like them!

rachtree: I love your reviews! They're always long and detailed, which I like! Like I said above, the BNP friendship is a big part of the story. So don't worry, it won't end! And the makeshift bed on the floor, I got the idea from myself! lol....I do that with my daughter when we watch Disney movies!

gigga: Thank you so much! It means alot that everyone is loving thi story. I loved the note thing too! Thought it was a good way to announce their affair!

Brucanfan23: I love you M! THanks for always letting me bounce ideas off you! lol....Text me!

kay0340: I know the last chapter was short! Sorry! Hope this one made up for it a little. But don't worry, there will be plenty Brathan in the next couple chapters!

leona: Thank you! I'm so glad you like my writing!