SEASONS OF CHANGE
AUTHOR'S NOTE/DISCLAIMER
Sequel to "Lucas Lies" and "Independence Day". Takes place in what would be season 2. belongs to Mark Schwahn and the CW. I own most of the plot, but I am using a couple of season 3 storylines. I'm going back to school on Sunday, so updates may be slow.
Nathan Scott and his wife Haley walked up to their lockers with their friends, Marvin "Mouth" McFadden, Peyton and Jake Jagielski, Glenda Farrell, Brook Davis and her boyfriend and Nathan's brother, Lucas were.
"Hey, guys. What's up?" Nathan asked. They shrugged.
"Nothin' much," Brooke answered for them all.
"Dude, what's this?" Haley wondered, holding up a slip of paper. To their confusion, the others also found the same slip.
"What do you think this is about?" Glenda wondered.
"Some group called 'Clean Teens'. 'Are you a virgin and proud of it? Do you want to take a stand? Come see Shelly Simon. Girls and guys welcome'," Brooke read.
"That sounds pretty cool," Lucas commented softly.
"Yeah, it does. Although it leaves me and Peyton out," Jake stated.
"Peyton and I," Haley corrected. Then, "Same goes for Nathan and me."
"It is pretty gutsy," Mouth agreed.
"Yeah. I'll probably join," Glenda chimed in.
"Well, I say we do it," Brooke announced.
"Are you serious?" Lucas questioned.
"Of course, Boyfriend. I saw your face. I know it's something you really want to do," Brooke told him. "Besides, I've been really struggling in this area."
"I-I haven't-?"
"No, no, of course not. You've been great."
"Well, let's go see Shelly," Mouth proposed. Glenda looked at her watch.
"No time. It'll have to be in-between classes," she reported. They all quickly grabbed their books and headed for class. In their first class, Brooke, Lucas, and Mouth saw a redheaded girl.
"Who's that?" Mouth asked in interest.
"Don't know. Must be new," Lucas responded. They all took their seats, Lucas sitting right in front of the girl.
"I'm Rachel Gatina," she introduced herself.
"Lucas. Lucas Scott," was the response as he turned around to shake her hand.
"Wow. Strong grip," Rachel said appreciatively. This guy was hot. She had to make him hers.
"Whatever," Lucas said a bit uncomfortably, dropping her hand and turned back around.
"Hey, relax, Clean Boy," Brooke whispered in his ear. He threw a soft smile. He was so lucky to have her. Rachel threw daggers at the girl whispering in Lucas' ear. What was so special about her? The teacher came in and started the class. Rachel huffed and sat back in her seat. When the class was finally over, they walked into the hall.
"Hey, Lucas!" Rachel called, hurrying after her. Lucas turned around.
"What's up?" he asked.
"Well, seeing as how I'm new and everything, I was thinking…maybe you could show me around?" she requested flirtatiously, twirling a lock of hair around her finger.
"Sorry. I don't think I'll be the best tour guide," he told her.
"And why is that?" she asked, still twirling her hair.
"Because I've only been here for about a year myself, and I still get lost sometimes," he answered.
"That sounds just perfect to me," she responded, moving closer.
"Uh, well, uh-" Lucas stammered, taking a step backward.
"Hey, Boyfriend!" Brooke bounded over and linked her arm with his.
"Hey, Pretty Girl," he greeted in relief as she gave him a chaste kiss on the cheek.
"Walk me to my next class?" she questioned.
"Of course," he agreed. Rachel watched in annoyance as they walked off. So lame, she thought to herself. Meanwhile, Deb Scott was serving the breakfast crowd at her diner, Deb's Den. For several minutes, she was kept busy. Then, a man walked up to the counter.
"Yeah, what can I get you?" Deb questioned.
"It's actually what I can get you," the man corrected.
"I'm busy and I don't have time for riddles," Deb told him.
"Sorry. Ken Grant. And I can turn this place into a franchise," the man stated.