Get You the Moon Δ One Tree Hill [ON HOLD]

chapter two

Nathan is putting shoes on Megan's feet. He put her in a dress for the event.

"Okay, let's get this crap show started." Nathan says, picking her up. He tickles her sides a bit making a small giggle escape from her which makes him smile.

Nathan gets downstairs and talks with Tim and a few more guys from the team for a while before everybody is gathered in the backyard, listening to Dan's speech.

"Spirit. The vital principle and animating force within every human being. Of course, for some of you, spirit simply means alcoholic beverages." Dan jokes and most of the crowd laughs. "But this Ravens basketball team has a surplus of spirit. It's an incredible team with an incredible group of young men. Except for their crushing defeat by the fathers this year, the team has been on a roll. Well I want to thank my lovely wife for setting up this party. Look at this, please. But Raven team spirit also includes the parents and the local business, whose financial support make this team great. Tonight's for you. Enjoy."

"And here's to our host, Dan Scott!" Tim's stepmom, Shari, cheers.

"Here, here!" The crowd yells.

"My parents are such suck ups." Tim laughs. "So, what public humiliation you got planned for Pucas tonight?"

"Nothing, Tim. It's a little played out, don't you think?" Nathan says.

"Since when?" Tim asks.

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It's nighttime by now and Brooke walks out to the porch where all the teenagers are. Some are shooting hoops while others just stand around. Brooke is holding Megan because despite her drunken state, managed to calm the baby when she heard her crying from her crib after she had woken up from her nap.

"Listen up, everybody... it's time to play truth or dare. Or maybe just dare, cause nobody really tells the truth anymore." Brooke says, looking at Peyton. Nathan walks up to Brooke and takes Megan from her, holding her on his hip.

"Let's see... Theresa, I dare you... to go pinch Whitey's ass." Brooke smirks.

"Be right back." Theresa says, walking away.

"Let's see... Peyton?" Brooke calls.

"Brooke, come on." Peyton sighs.

"I dare you to show us how you really feel. Kiss Lucas." Brooke states.

Peyton doesn't do anything for a few moments, but then grabs Lucas' face and kisses him for a few moments. She pulls away and walks away and Lucas follows.

"Why are you being such a bitch tonight, Brooke?" Nathan asks.

"Well, I thought you liked that in a girl." Brooke says.

"Put some ice on it." He tells her, walking away with Megan.

Nathan makes his way through the living room, holding Megan close to him when he sees Haley.

"Haley?" He calls, getting her to turn to him.