𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀
:: vii. | the night

Brooke was at Clothes Over Bros, getting everything situated. There was still thousands of things to do before the new store could be up and running. As she was scribbling and making doodles on paper, the door dinged signaling someone had come in. Brooke shot her head up and her eyes lit with happiness as she ran from behind the desk and gave the dark haired girl a big hug.

"Millie, what are you doing here? You're suppose to be in New York." She was happy to her, but she was also worried about New York.

"I think victoria can handle herself and it seems like you might need me more here." Millie wandered her eyes around the room as  did Brooke with a silent chuckle.

Just a few moments later, the door dinged again and this time it was mouth. He had two cups of coffee in each of his hands.

"Hope it's ok that I stopped by." He greeted Brooke once he walked in. She of course had a smile plastered on her face as she made her way to him, giving him a quick hug.

"You're always welcome." She gave him a smile.

Millie stood behind the desk as she watched mouth and Brooke talk. Brooke gasped as she remembered she didn't introduce Millie yet.

"Oh my god, uh Mouth this is Millie." She quickly spoke as she moved to the side so they could see each other.

Mouth immediately took a liking to her. He couldn't make out what exactly to say to someone that beautiful. All he could comprehend was, "There's a thing going on at Tric tonight and you guys should come." He mentioned before flashing a quick smile at the girl in glasses and then left. It was easy to say, he seemed nervous around Millie.

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Haley was making pancakes for her little family. She poured more mix into the pan after taking the already baked pancakes out. As she went over to the eggs to check on them, she felt arms wrap around her small waist. She smiled turning around and facing her husband.

"Good morning to you too." She wrapped her arms around Nathan's neck.

Nathan leaned down and placed a kiss on her lips. It was suppose to just be a little quick kiss, but then Nathan's hands gripped her waist and the kiss was more passionate. Just before it went too far, unexpectedly their little boy ran into the kitchen.

"Uh, I was going to ask for orange juice but never mind." Jamie turned on his heels. Just as he was about to walk back out, they had already pulled away. Nathan went over and picked him up, while throwing him over his shoulder.

"Nope, not leaving just yet." Nathan had Jamie over his shoulder and walked back over to Haley. Nathan turned around so Jamie could tell Haley good morning.

"Morning, mommy. Could i have juice?" Jamie ask.

"Yeah, kid." She let out a light chuckle with a peck to his forehead.

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As the day went on, Chad found himself at the river court during mid afternoon. He picked a ball up from skills just before he went to work. There was nothing like a free throw on the court he use to play on back in high school. Though, it was just for fun... this was Lucas' life. That was until Chad learned about his heart condition.

At first he was mad a Lucas for not telling him about it, then again they weren't friends anymore so it made sense. But the last thing he ever wants to see is Lucas dying.

He dribbled the ball in his left hand down the court, before bringing it up and trying to make a free throw. He clearly missed. He had to admit, he was a little rusty.

"You always missed your free throws." He heard a familiar voice. Turning around, it was non other than Lucas Scott.

"What are you doing here?" Chad went after the ball.

"Free country, free court. And unlike you, i actually know how to play basketball." Lucas shot him a low shot.

Chad chuckled, picking up the ball, "I was always able to tell the difference between you and Nathan. Right now, I don't see no difference."

"Nathan changed." Lucas replied.

"Yeah, I know. I'm talking about Nathan then." With that, Chad simply shrugged his shoulders. He turned around to face his old friend, "See you tonight, Scott." He tossed the ball to Lucas before leaving the court.

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Brooke and Chad were walking and in hand, fingers intertwined, along the sidewalk to Tric.

"So, I think we're ready to tell Peyton." Brooke started.

"You mean you're ready." Chad corrected his girlfriend.

"Yes, I guess so. She's in a good place. I had to know that before we lit this bomb. Cause trust me, there will be drama once this gets out." She says as they continue to walk to Tric.

"Well, that gives us something to do tomorrow. In the mean time, you and I are going to get our party on." He said, as soon as they approach the building and just as he was about walk up the steps, Brooke steps in front of him and places her on his chest to halt him.

"You and I are not together. Just friends." Brooke wanted to clarify.

"Yeah, yeah." He playfully rolled his eyes, "Which means i can mingle with whomever. Don't get jealous." Chad joked.

"Same goes to you, idiot." She lightly pushed him, before heading up the stairs and into Tric with Chad following behind.

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Everyone was settling, dancing, just enjoying themselves. Brooke was talking with Millie and mouth. Peyton and Haley were with Mia, while Lucas and skills were at the bar. Oh and of course Nathan and Chad were playing darts.

It was karaoke night at Tric. It's usually a big deal which is why Peyton and Haley invited their friends.

Chad was getting slowly bored of darts. He so happened to glance at the stage and noticed it was free and he knew exactly what he had in store for Nathan.

"Nate, you sing? Let's get up there." He gestured at the stage.

Nathan just laughed, "Yeah right. I won't be caught dead up there." He walked to the dart board and started picking the darts out.

Chad shrugged and then began to walk towards the stage. In doing so, he grabbed Haley's hand and took her upstage with him.

"What's happening?" She ask him as soon as they got on there.

Chad was adjusting his mic, "I'm about to blow your mind away, hales." He glanced at her with a sly smirk and a little brow raise.

a/n:
to be continued ...