Where are we now? Haley keeps asking herself this question. She awoke that morning to find Nathan gone and a simple note in his place. It read…
Hales,
Had to go to practice, I'll call you later.
Love,
Nathan
Call you later? That's it, was last night a mistake to him? Because it wasn't for me, god, last night was the best thing that's happened since I've been back. He finally opened up and let me in again. Please don't let him think it was a mistake, she thought to herself. I'm reading way too much into this, it's just a note…
She dressed quickly and started on her walk home. But her thoughts quickly turned to Nathan again. God, please don't let this be a mistake to him, please. I can't handle another set back. He did sign it with love though, that counts for something. Chris is gone and we can finally get our lives back on track. We were doing so well. Stop Haley you're ready way too much into this, she told herself as she climbed the stairs to her apartment. She walks in and sees no sign of Brooke,
"Brooke, ya home?"
No answer. Haley walks into the bedroom and sees that Brooke's bed is still made. Guess Brooke and Luke got back together, good for them. They deserve to be happy.
Haley takes a long, hot shower, wanting to erase the memory of last night, but at the same time not wanting to. She was so torn, she just needed to talk to Nathan. Why hadn't he called yet? Her thoughts start to drift back to Nathan when the phone rings. Haley thinking is has to be Nathan, runs to the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Haley, is Brooke there?"
"No she's not. What's going on Peyton?"
"Nothing…"
"Don't lie, I can tell something is wrong, spill."
"Yea um…do you think you could come over for awhile?"
"Of course, I'll be right over."
"Thanks."
"You know I'm always here for you. I'll see you in a bit."
Haley walks to Peyton's thankful to have something else to occupy her mind instead of Nathan. When she arrives, she finds Peyton sitting in her room, crying. Haley runs over to her and envelopes her in a big hug.
"Hey, it's gonna be ok."
Peyton pulls away from her a little and says,
"I think I'm going crazy."
"No you're not, you've just got a lot of stuff going on. You want to talk about it?"
"No, I just want to forget about everything for awhile."
"Ok, why don't we go see a movie."
"Yea, that'd be nice."
Haley calls the theatre for movie times while Peyton gets ready.
"Alright, King Kong starts in 10 minutes, sound good?"
"Sounds great, I love big gorilla men who fall in love with human women."
"Well, it's either that or The Family Stone, and I am not in the mood for a love story."
"It's cool, bring on King Kong."
They were just settling into their seats in the theatre with popcorn and the works when Peyton noticed Brooke and Lucas sitting two rows in front of them and they were defiantly not there to watch a movie.
"Urgh, not something I want to see right now."
"What?"
Peyton points to Brooke and Lucas, Haley responds,
"Oh ew, me either. Why don't we just sit in the back and sneak out right after. They'll never see us."
"Ok."
They enjoyed the movie and ran out as soon as the credits started to play. But Brooke and Lucas were right behind them.
"Hey Haley, Peyton!" Luke yelled to them. They tired to ignore it, but gave up and went to talk to him.
"Oh hey guys, what's going on?" Peyton asked.
"Yea, Luke aren't you supposed to be at practice?" Haley questioned.
"Yea but I wanted to spend some time with Brooke. We got back together last night."
"I figured congratulations. I'm so happy for you guys." Haley says as she brings both of them into a group hug.
"Yea, congratulations." Peyton responds. "Well, I really should be going. I'll talk to you guys later."
"Wait Peyton I'll come with you." Haley says running to catch up with Peyton.
"No, it's ok. I want to be alone for awhile."
"You sure?"
"Yea, I'll call you later."
"You better, or I'll hunt you down." Haley says playfully, she gives Peyton a hug and heads home.