Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill.
Chapter 1
He walked over to the court, dragging his feet behind him. He was the first one there. He knew he would be; he was always on time. Actually, he had hoped he would be alone there for a while. When he was younger, he would always go to the River court, whenever life got too much. Now, he needed to be there more than ever. He looked down at the floor. Their names still remained, as if the place had been untouched since their departure. He stared at each name, all reminding him of how much he missed his friends. Of course, he made friends in college but nobody could ever replace his friends from Tree Hill. Life seemed to lack fun without them, and now, whilst writing his second book, he had no inspiration. Lucas Scott was stuck and he needed his friends now, more than ever. He was removed from his thoughts when he saw lights shining towards him. The car stopped and a girl got out, tossing her jacket over her shoulder and walking towards him. Peyton Sawyer, a girl whom he had not seen for three years. Man, this was awkward. She hadn't changed. Her blonde curls hung loosely and she smiled at him nervously.
"So I guess we're the first here huh?" she said, trying to break the ice.
Thankfully, they were removed from the awkwardness when they heard the noise of another car pull up.
"Nathan, Haley," Lucas yelled as he ran to Haley and pulled her into a hug.
Peyton couldn't help but notice she didn't get the same kind of welcome. Then again, what did she expect?
"Wow, it's been way too long! I've missed you Luke!" Haley replied, whist Lucas let go of his grip. "Oh, hey Peyton, you look good," she said, acknowledging Peyton's presence. Nathan gave a small nod to each of them and then put his arm protectively around his wife. It was amazing that they still looked so in love after all this time.
"So where are they other guys at?" Nathan asked as he looked around the court.
"Should be here soon, I guess," Peyton replied.
They all sat down, waiting for the arrivals of those they had not seen for years. A few minutes later, a motorbike came speeding down the road, stopping at the River court.
"Who on earth is that?" Haley asked bewildered. Nobody knew, they just looked on as the man got down from the bike and lifted off his helmet. Was it really him? No, it couldn't be. It was none other than Mouth McFadden. He strolled over, as the others stared, shocked at how much he had changed.
"Wow Mouth, you sure look good," Peyton exclaimed as he shot them a smile.
"Nah, I'm still the same old Mouth. Just living a little more dangerously. I suppose you could just say I've grown up."
Lucas gestured his hands towards where the vehicles were parked. "What's up with the bike man?"
"Well, in school I had a bike. I never had a car like you guys. So I figured, why start now? Besides, I kinda get some cool points with the bike," he replied, laughing.
"Things sure have changed these days," Nathan added, talking about more than just the new Mouth. "I can't even imagine what is going on with the others."
"I guess we're about to find out." Haley replied, whilst pointing to the newly arrived car.
How much can things really change in just four years?