Welcome to Chapter One of "Seven"! In this particular fic, expect seven chapters. But each chapter matters in this story, however, because as the chapter goes by, so does the day! All chapters will likely be rated 'T'. Enough with the introduction, read and enjoy, and be sure to review!
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Chapter 1- Sunday
"Uhh, this dress makes me look so huge", Brooke exhaled. It was finally that time: senior prom dress shopping. And after the senior prom would be, of course, graduation.
"What do you mean? It looks great!", Haley said enthustiastically. "Yeah, Brooke. It's great on you", replied Peyton. "Guys, be honest. It makes me look like an elephant. Besides, easy for you to say, you guys have your dresses" Well, the majority of the group, anyway.
"Brooke, I'm not going to the prom, remember?", reminded Peyton. Peyton had only dated three guys in all of Tree Hill High, Nathan, Lucas, and Jake. And all three relationships were busts. Nathan was an ass to her, Lucas apparently couldn't commit, and Jake had left just a few months ago, and she was just tired of waiting for him.
"Oh, come one, Peyton. Get out of your sob zone and come with us", Brooke said. "If you're not gonna come with a guy, at least come with your friends. Please?" "I don't kn-" "Please please please please please!", Brooke now begging. "Maybe", Peyton began, "if you get Lucas to go with you". The whole group suddenly became silent.
"Peyton", Brooke started slowly. "You know we're not friends anymore". "I know", "but I thought that you could get back together. You two were such good friends". "We were, but not anymore. I don't think I'll ever forgive him for what he did". Haley evidently became interested in what was happening. "What happened, Brooke? Why don't I know?"
"It's nothing, Haley. Don't worry about it". As the minutes went on without silence as Brooke was changing back into her clothes, Brooke ended the quietness by bringing up something Haley definetly knew about.
"So, how are things going with Nathan?", Brooke said more cheerily then she was before. "Good, I guess", Haley smiled. You see, her and Nathan got divorced when she returned to Tree Hill, but that dosen't mean that they broke up. They finally came to an agreement where they decided that the marriage wasn't working, but still had feelings for eachother. "I'm just happy Nathan and I can make our relationship work".
"Too bad I can say the same about Lucas and I", Brooke said sadly.
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"Mom, it's not that big a deal", Lucas insisted to Karen, while getting fitted for his prom tux. "I'm only going to college, not Iraq to serve in the army". "I know, but the thought is so scary to me. It seems like just yesterday when Keith and I were teaching you how to walk". "Mom, I'll be fine. Trust me". "I know Lucas. I just don't want to see you go". Karen then forced Lucas into a big hug, when they heard, "Knock Knock".
It was Nathan. "Hey, bro". Lucas grinned to Nathan, "What's up?" Nathan entered the room and said, "Luc, I have a question". "What's going on?" Nathan looked a bit worried. "It's about Haley. I think she might still be thinking about Chris". Lucas gave a sort of shocked look at Nathan, saying, "What do you mean, man? Haley's totally all over you, why whould she still be thinking about Chris?"
"Because, I was checking our voice messages, and I.. I heard him leave a message". "Nathan, don't jump to conclusions- what if Haley's dosen't even know that Chris was going to call her?" Nathan struggled a little. After a few seconds, Nathan came back with, "Yeah, I guess you're right. I'm just worried, Lucas". "Well, don't worry about it, bro". Nathan started to leave. "Thanks, that helped". "No worries, Nate".
"Thanks". "Oh, and I really hope things between you and Brooke get better". "It'd be horrible if you guys don't forgive eachother before graduation". "I mean, not bring friends before we leave school? What if you guys never see eachother again?" Nathan apparently interested himself with his own subject, because he stepped back into the room.
"Nathan", Lucas started, "I really don't know. I guess I never thought of it". Nathan walked closer to Lucas. "How can you not think of it?", Nathan asked. "You and Brooke obviously have the chemistry. You're just too blind to see it". "Well, even if I am too blind to notice it, I still need practice for our last B-ball game at Tree Hill. You up for some practice?" "You know it, dude!", Nathan exclaimed, laughing a bit, as the two walked to the ravine.
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Well, that's Chapter One! So, what's going to happen on Monday? What exactly does Brooke have against Lucas? Is Chris really trying to contact Haley? And will Jake come back for Peyton? Keep reading to find out!