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Secrets, Lies & Boarding School

Chapter Three

Love, Hate & Confusion

Music pounded through the speakers as Brooke shook her hips in time with the loud beat. It was FINALLY Saturday and after the looong week she had, she was more than ready to let her hair down and just get loose. All around them, boys stood almost stunned as her and Rachel grinded against each other, laughing as they downed their drinks. The song switched and they both sighed, stopping the movement of their bodies. A silent agreement made between them that they needed another drink, they headed towards the large kitchen of the humungous Bass-Suite.

"Well, Well Brooke Davis." A dimpled smile graced the face of the brunette as she starred into the eyes of dark haired boy with a brooding stare.

"Chuck Bass. Fancy seeing you at your own party."

"I've been known to make the occasional appearance." He sent a glance at Rachel "are you ladies enjoying yourselves?"

"Obviously, you know I love a Chuck Bass party." Brooke said with a wink "Is that actually Guetta on the decks?" Chuck shot the ladies a smirk.

"Of course."

"He plays high school parties now?"

"Every man has his price." Across the room a shriek could be heard over the music.

"SERENA! I can't believe you wore that dress even after we discussed-" But the voice was cut off

"Blaire, seriously, get over it." Chuck let out a sigh.

"Excuse me ladies, I have matters to attend to. Enjoy yourselves." He walked off towards the commotion allowing the two girls to proceed towards their destination. Entering the kitchen which had been turned into one giant bar with many bar tenders they forced their way to the front of the line.

"Two double vodka soda's." Rachel ordered as Brooke looked around the room, checking out the hot guys. She had come with Nate but the two had parted ways after realising they had little to talk about, he was nice on the eyes and all but he wasn't really her type. Too preppy. Her eyes scanned over a tall, buff, dark-haired boy and a grin lit her face, she nudged her friend.

"Umm, I'll be back in a second, get our drinks kay?"

"Sure." Rachel said, not really paying attention, she was talking to the guy to her right. Her and Owen weren't technically exclusive, she could have some fun, right?

Lucas growled as his 'girlfriend' dragged him towards the kitchen to get more drinks. He couldn't believe she had actually wanted to come to this party. She usually hated these things and he had been looking forward to a night out alone, as far away from her as possible. He was sure she was PMSing and it was getting on his nerves.

"Luc, c'mon, go get us some drinks and I'll wait here." Rolling his eyes the blonde walked towards the bar and ordered them drinks making sure to add an extra shot for himself, he was going to need it to survive this night.

"Well if it isn't the biggest douche in all of New York." He looked to his right to see Brooke's red headed best friend Rachel, he let out another growl.

"And if it isn't New Yorks biggest bitch, aside from your annoying little brunette friend of course."

"Careful whatcha say there jerk-off, we're much better liked here then you are. Do you even know Chuck Bass?" Lucas chose to ignore her, instead snatching up the drinks which had appeared in front of him. Rachel took his silence as a sign of confession. "Thought so, don't know why they let your ass in here."

"Whatever Rachel, where is your bitchy partner in crime anyway?"

"Talking to a guy much hotter, smarter and less douchy than you." Rachel jerked her head towards where her friend was in a lively conversation with the boy she had spotted earlier. Lucas clamped his teeth together, turning away from the red head to walk back to his girlfriend. He shoved the drink into her hand.

"Whose that guy Brooke is talking to?" He all but snarled at the blonde who looked towards where he had pointed. Peyton's eyes went wide.

"Is that? No it couldn't be. He wouldn't talk to her- Really? Oh my god, it is." Blue eyes studied her in confusion.

"Who?" He demanded.

"That's Clark Kent. He was star quarterback of our team for years before he was awarded a full ride to Princeton on a football scholarship. He's pretty much a celebrity n NYC. EVERYone knows he's going to be in the NFL. Haven't you heard of him?" Once she mentioned his name Lucas recognised him immediately. Clark Kent, nineteen, tall, handsome, tied to his parents money and bound to make his own fortune any day now. Not only had he been gifted in the sports department, he had also aced his SATs and been awarded many an award for his outstanding achievements. Lucas knew every girl in the room, hell, every woman in New York, wanted to be Brooke right now. He downed his drink, turning away from Peyton without explanation to get another one. There was something WAY too flirty in the way Clark touched Brooke's arm.

"Having fun nerd?" Clay teased as he and Haley sipped on their drinks in the corner.

"I'd be having more fun if you would stop being such an ass."

"Me? An ass?" Clay asked incredulously. "C'mon Hales, I'm just teasing." Haley smiled.

"Oh I know Clayton. If you were actually serious for once in your life, the world might just implode." Clay laughed.

"Hey, I can be serious. I swear. I can." He looked into her deep chocolate eyes. "You look incredible tonight Haley Scott, have I told you that?" Haley's smile faulted, she was so confused at the sudden interest Clay had taken in her. Pair that with the feelings she was having for Nathan and nothing in her life seemed to make sense anymore.

"Thanks Clay." She said, blushing. Clay continued to stare at her, reaching down to sweep a piece of hair away from her face. "Seriously Haley, I'm really glad you came with me. I just feel like-" Yet before he had the chance to finish his sentence, the two were interrupted.

"If it isn't two of my favourite people in the whole world." Two heads shot to Nathan who now stood next to them, hand-in-hand with none other than beautiful, dark-haired, dark-skinned, Alex Dupre, who looked bored.

"Hey Nate, hey Alex." Haley said, avoiding their eyes as Clay also greeted the two seventeen year olds.

"What are you guys up to skulking over here in the corner?"

"We're not 'skulking'" The honey-blonde said defensively as she ran a hand through her hair.

"Okay, whatever, what are you two doing over here?"

"Talking, you know, the action of communicating with another person while using one's voice. You must have heard of it. It's all the rage right now." Clay said jokingly. Alex giggled and he sent her a friendly wink.

"I might have read about it in a book somewhere." Nathan joked back "Have either of you seen Luc?" Both shook their heads "Oh well, he will be around. Hey, hows the party treating you guys?" He spoke to both of them but Haley couldn't help but notice he was starring at her.

"It's OK, the music is pretty good."

"Better be for the amount I heard Chuck spent on getting Guetta" Alex piped in.

"Yeah." Haley agreed, not really looking up from where she had begun starring at her drink.

"Anyway baby, lets go get a drink before all the good Vodka is gone." Nathan smiled at his girlfriend before looking back towards Clay and Haley.

"Duty calls." Alex went to walk away and the raven-haired James used the opportunity to lean towards Haley. "You look amazing by the way." Their eyes locked for what seemed like an eternity before he turned and disappeared in the crowd. Haley couldn't help the way her heart sped up. Why did boys have to be so god damn confusing?

"Wait, you're really from a small town?" Clark nodded, starring down at the brunette beauty in front of him.

"Yep, a small town literally called Smallville, if you would believe."

"Hmmm So irony is big in those parts huh?" Brooke joked causing the tall boy to laugh, he couldn't help it. He liked her. "You just don't seem like the 'small town guy' type."

"Well I moved here after my parents made their money when I was thirteen."

"Bet that was a culture shock. From hicksville to the big city."

"Yeah it was a change but you get used to it. New York is great. Where are you from?"

"Hicksville." Clark raised a quizzical eyebrow.

"Really?" He asked in disbelief.

"Yep born and bred in the small North Carolina town of Tree Hill."

"You don't exactly seem like the small town type yourself."

"Two small towners who have completely disregarded their upbringing. What a pair." Clark let out another masculine laugh as they were approached by a tall, good-looking, blonde man.

"Clark we gotta go, practice is early and this thing is getting pretty out of control." The brunette boy let out a sigh.

"Ollie, this is Brooke. Brooke, Ollie."

"Nice to meet you."

"And you." Ollie looked at Brooke appreciatively before turning back to his friend. "You ready?"

"Yeah, just give me a second." Ollie nodded, winking at Brooke before walking away.

"So I've really enjoyed talking to you."

"And I, you."

"Could I get your number?" The brunette smiled.

"Sure handsome." She recited her digits as he typed it into his blackberry.

"Cool well, I'll call you. Lets hang out sometime soon alright?"

"Sure." He swopped down to give her a kiss on the cheek before granting her one last look and walking off in search of Ollie. Brooke smiled in spite of herself, knowing that every girl in the room was starring jealous daggers at her.

She reached into her bag as she felt her phone vibrate.

Message From: Dbag

Time: 11.40pm

Have fun with that preppy asshole? You know he can't do what I do to you.

She couldn't help the smile on her lips knowing he was hating this. Quickly typing back as she went in search of Rachel. Hitting 'Send' she knew her text was a lie but she really wanted to get on his nerves and knew exactly the trick to do it.

Across the room Lucas's phone vibrated, he quickly picked it up.

Message From: Bdevil

Time: 11.42pm

Five minutes with him was funner than an hour in bed with you. I won't be needing your services tonight. 'Preppy asshole' is coming over later.

Lucas's rage could not be consumed, he wanted storm over to her and claim her as his own in front of the entire room. But he couldn't and more importantly, he wouldn't. He'd never give her the satisfaction of knowing he was jealous.

Flashback

"Lucas whats wrong?" A fifteen year old Brooke Davis starred at the blonde boy sprawled on the grass in in front of her.

"Nothing, absolutely nothing." He smiled at her as he sat up, unable to hide the swell in his heart at being able to spend time with her for the first time that day. "Brooke, I know were young, I know the adults think this is all a joke but I love you. I just wanted you to know that. I love you and I don't see that stopping for the rest of our lives." Tears brimmed in hazel eyes as the young brunette starred adoringly at her boyfriend.

"Luc-" She whispered, unable to hide the happy tears which threatened to fall. "I-I love you too."

A goofy grin graced the face of the love-struck boy has he moved in to kiss the girl he loved.

As their lips met they swore they could never be happy with anyone else.

The whole Brucas backstory will be explained as we go on. I hope you enjoyed! & Sorry, I swear there will be more Haley/Rachel drama in the coming chapters ;)