A/N: Hello lovelies, I'm back, haha. Okay now I've had this idea in my head for the longest. I pretty much know where its going, but before I write it all out I wanted to get some feedback to see if I should continue. Please let me know what you think...good or bad! :) Seriously it would really help. Oh by the way, the first part is in Haley's POV then it turns to third person then Haley's POV. I promise it's not confusing. The story is in third person, but I just wanted to write Haley's thoughts in the beginning just to give you a glimpse of what is taking place. Okay I rambled way to much..ahah. I hope you like it, please review.
Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill or any of its characters.
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Haley's POV
Racing...in our town its the most important thing in a teenager's life. You're either the racer or the audience, either way you're a part of it. My brother says there's nothing more dangerous than getting involved with racing. Sometimes I have to disagree, but then again I'm not the one behind the wheel. I've always wished to get behind the wheel of a car. Have it cranked up to 150 miles per hour and have the windows down with the wind blowing my hair. To be able to feel the rush of it all. I know that's what my brother gets out of it, the feeling of a whole new sanctuary. Even though he doesn't like to admit it I know that's really the reason...oops I'm rambling. Sorry I tend to do that now and then. Now back to the real reason of racing.
In our small town of Tree Hill racing brings everyone together..jocks, nerds, loners, prom queens, and 'friendly' people. It was started way before our time though, maybe by our great great great grandparents or something. The racing takes place down by the riverfront, it's where everyone meets up. The races are basically out in the woods area or on the deserted streets. Cops..sometimes they'll stop us, only if they're in a bad mood.
We try to keep the whole racing thing on a low profile so the adults in town don't know when it's going to happen. They all try to pretend like they don't know what's going on, but they know deep down we're doing the same thing they did when they were teenagers. I, for one know my mom doesn't like it, but then again that's just a whole other story I really don't want to get into right now.
Like I said in the beginning my brother is a racer, but hell would have to freeze over in order for him to teach me to race properly. My brother, Jake James, he's your typical over-protective big brother. He's only one year older than me, but to him I might as well be five. He wouldn't let me go to a race even if I was thirty. That's why I'm here at the riverfront with one of my best friends, without him knowing.
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"So when is this all starting?" Haley asked turning to her friend as she propped herself on one of the cars.
"I don't know not until my brother comes. He's one of the best racers, I'll introduce you later." Brooke smirked wiggling her eyebrows.
"Brooke! How can you play matchmaker with your own brother?!" Haley laughed while swatting her hand at Brooke. Brooke quickly dodged her hand and continued to laugh.
"I mean who cares..he's my brother, but it's not like it matters anyway. He doesn't need a matchmaker, he pretty much does it himself." Brooke added looking out at the water.
"So how come you're my best friend and I still have yet to meet your brother?" Haley asked jumping off the car and fixing her skirt. Brooke followed her actions and they continued to walk out into the crowd.
"Well for starters he is older than us and he goes to Duke. Second...well my brother's just a mystery. He's like that guy every girl wants to be with but they just can't figure him out." Brooke spoke in a suspenseful tone of voice. She then smiled and a started to laugh.
"Wow, I wish I could say the same for my brother. He goes to UNC and well he has one serious girlfriend. Oh and he's an over-protective ass." Haley deadpanned.
"Oh come on he can't be that bad and if he looks anything like you then he must be hot." Brooke joked, laughing as she gave Haley a once over and flick her dark brown hair.
"Haha..you're so funny." Haley playfully glared. "So do you see him?"
"No..but ...OMG...Lucas!"Brooke ran up to a tall blond and kissed him square on the lips. Haley stood back and waited until the two came back up for some air.
Brooke parted from him and then quickly turned around remembering her friend. "I feel so rude...Hales this is my boyfriend Lucas, you know the boy I'm always telling you about." She beamed then turned to said boy. "Luke this is my best friend in the whole entire world, Haley. She brightened my lonely days since you guys left." Brooke informed resting her head on his shoulder.
"It's nice to meet you Haley, you'll never know how much Brooke appreciates you." Lucas grinned hugging his girlfriend.
"Likewise," She left off short. She smiled at the couple then turned back to look at the cars. They were all lined up along the riverside. The cars were all painted with bright colors and crazy designs, but the ones that stood out most to her were the rather simple ones with minor details. One in particular was a 1967 Camaro, it had a nice shiny black paint job with royal blue racing strips on the hood and trunk. It wasn't flashy and it blended in perfectly with the dark of the night.
Haley's attention soon went to the owner of the vehicle. As soon as he stepped out of the car Haley knew he fit the definition of tall, dark, and handsome. He shut the door and turned around. Leaning up against the car he looked out into the small crowd that started to build up around him. Haley's breath caught in her throat when his eyes finally met hers. The deep blue of them struck her and she couldn't help but to compare them with the racing strips on his car. They continued to stare off into each other's eyes, forgetting about everyone around them. Then all too quickly Haley's eyes lost his when her best friend squealed loudly.
"Ooh it's starting!"Brooke squealed clapping her hands together. Haley looked towards her friends and the cars beginning the starting line. Haley swiftly turned her head towards the boy she had just been having a staring contest with. She saw as he turned the key in the ignition storming up the loud roar of the engine, making her shiver with excitement. He smirked at her through the windshield and turned off to the starting line. Haley matched his smirk and then watched as the car made its way towards the others. She didn't know where this new sense of confidence was coming from but she was sure it had something to do with a certain raven haired, blue eyed hottie.
She turned away and started to walk over to the side lines with Brooke and Lucas. Brooke gave a chaste kiss to Lucas and winked towards Haley before she walked up to the starting point and standing between the two cars in the middle. She tore the handkerchief she had on her neck off and waved it out by her side. Kinking her eyebrow to the cars as they started to pump the gas petal seeing who's engine would be the loudest. People on sides where cheering and Brooke smirked as she lifted the handkerchief above her head and then quickly shot it down. The cars took off behind her. Everyone started to run to the next point while others stood in their spots to see who would win.
The cars dodged each other and the many obstacles standing in their way. It was only the beginning of the summer so it was just the first race to start off the real racing for them, but as it neared the end that's when the competition really starts.
The cars started to come in and everyone cheered when the black Camaro with blue racing strips came in first, followed by a black and orange Mustang...Jake's car. Haley moved back in the crowd and grabbed Brooke's arm.
"What the hell Haley?" Brooke whined trying to look back at the race.
"That's my brother in the Mustang." Haley whispered. Brooke quickly looked off towards the cars to see a steaming boy get out of his car and approach the boy in the black Camaro. Everyone stared off silently.
"Well well, Nathan Scott, I didn't think you'd show." Jake bit out to the boy, sizing him up.
Nathan chuckled and faced the boy head on. "What's wrong James..you scared I'm gonna kick your ass in the end again." Nathan spat out bitterly.
"It's not happening. I've got my new wheels and engine revved up and ready this summer. There's no way in hell your getting past me." Jake grinned smugly.
"Oh you mean kinda like I did now." Nathan threw back with his famous smirk in place.
"You've got nothing Scott." Jake yelled, getting in his face.
"Yea we'll see about that." Nathan grinned before turning back to his car. Jake stormed off into the crowd. Everyone stood silent as the argument ended all wondering how this year was going to turn out.
Then suddenly a boy started up the cheers, "Whooo yea! And the racing summer nights begin!" Everyone cheered and started to party around. Each made their way to their cars and beeping the horns they started to pull out of the riverfront. Haley shook her head at her peers and turned away.
Haley made her way to the water and sat down where no one could find her, hoping her brother wouldn't see her. Haley sighed as she looked out at the water. Only she would have the luck of her brother hating the boy she started to hint at. Haley was brought out of her thoughts when her cell phone rang. Quickly moving to get it out of her pocket she answered.
"Hello?"
"Haley? Where the hell did you go?" Brooke yelled into the phone obviously upset.
"Brooke I'm fine I just went by the water I had to clear my head."
"Well come back so we can go home."
"No that's okay...you go. I think I'm just going to walk." Haley sighed.
"Fine, but you call me as soon as you get home, promise?" Brooke proclaimed.
"Promise," Haley answered hanging up the phone.
"Some show huh?" A voice behind her spoke up startling her. Haley turned to see none other than the boy who so recently occupied her thoughts.
"I take it you don't get along with that other boy." She answered back. If her mother taught her one thing it was don't give away who you are to someone you just meet. So there was no way in hell she was informing the boy in front of her that she was in fact the little sister of the 'other' boy.
"Yea..old rivalry." He smirked. He moved to sit down next to her. "You know, I've never seen you at one of these things before."
"Yea this was my first time." She answered lightly glancing up at him. Their eyes met and they couldn't look away.
"How come?" He whispered. Haley sighed and looked back at the water.
"My brother...he really doesn't approve of me being here."
"Oh, big brother...I'm guessing he watches you like a hawk." Nathan grinned.
"Yea, something like that." Haley laughed. Nathan smiled and took her in.
"You've got a nice smile. Are you from around here?"
"Yea...born and raised." Haley revealed. She looked down at her watch and her eyes widened at the time. She quickly got up and was about to start to walk away when his voice stopped her.
"Where are you going?"
"Home," she smiled.
"I can give you a ride you know." Nathan smirked dangling the keys from his finger. Haley stared back at him. Oh how she so terribly wanted to get in his car and feel the rush of it all. She really didn't want to walk but if she took the ride it would risk the chance of him finding out who she was. She shook her head softly at him and worded 'no thank you'. She turned and started to leave.
"Hey, what's your name?" Nathan called out.
Haley looked back at him and smiled, "Haley," and continued to walk home with the thoughts of how the summer would turn out.
Haley's POV
Racing...in our town its the most important thing in a teenager's life. You're either the racer or the audience, either way you're a part of it. My brother says there's nothing more dangerous than getting involved with racing...well he never did say anything about the driver.
