A/N: Hi there! I know I haven't updated my other story, Meant to Be, in forever and a day, but unfortunately life gets in the way and so does writer's block :0( I've been busy with work, summer school, and now fall semester is about to begin. I did however create this new little prologue. It's a beginning to what I hope to be an original story. This plot has been stuck in my mind for a while, and I finally just decided to write it out, and hopefully with your suggestions and input, I can turn it into a novel in the future. (if it's even worthy of publication)

Here is a brief summary: Through the trial and tribulations of growing up, three best friends learn to depend and support each other when life throws them curve balls. Follow Haley, Brooke, and Peyton as they learn to deal with break-ups, marriages, and pregnancies. It's going to be in an alternate universe and a bit out of character for some.

I hope to have time to continue writing both stories, but please bare with me if I am unable to find the time. I do promise that both will be completed and not left unfinished.

-lalabelle-

Prologue

It all started on a gloomy day in Miss Camilla's kindergarten class room at Tree Hill Elementary. Due to the stormy weather, all the kids were kept inside to play during recess. In a small corner of the room sat a petite brunette quietly reading her book, oblivious to the world around her. Haley James was a shy little girl, too afraid to make new friends on her first day. She sat quietly waiting for the day to end, and for her mother to come pick her up. Engrossed by the many colors of The Rainbow Fish, she failed to see the class bully, Felix Taggaro, creep by and steal it from her.

"Whatcha reading there?" he sneered while keeping the book away from Haley.

"That's my book," Haley declared as her bottom lip trembled and tears threatened to fall from her eyes.

"Not anymore," Felix said as he turned to walk away. As he took a step forward, he abruptly stood at a halt when a curly blonde stepped in front of his way. Peyton Sawyer had watched the interaction from afar and was none too pleased to see the boy torment the tiny new girl.

"Give the book back, Felix," Peyton stated as she glared at the boy in front of her. Her mama had taught her to stand her ground and stick up for what was right.

"Or what, you gonna tell on me, Peyton," Felix taunted back as he dangled the book in the air between them.

"Maybe I'll just do this," Peyton replied before pushing the boy with all her strength. Haley watched with wide eyes as she saw Felix fall to the floor with her book flying a few feet away. As fast as he was to fall, Felix shot right up and darted towards Miss Camilla crying along the way.

"Miss Camilla, Peyton pushed me," tattled Felix as he clung to the teacher with fake tears running down his face. "I was trying to read my book, but she was being mean and pushed me."

Camilla Durham turned towards the curly blonde with a stern look on her face. "Peyton is that true, did you push Felix?"

Before Peyton could respond a bouncy brunette stepped forward, holding the forgotten book in her hands. "He's lying, Miss Camilla. He stole the book from Haley and then tripped when he tried to run away," Brooke Davis recited with a wide innocent smile that made her dimples show.

Camilla turned to Felix, who was now glaring at the two girls in front of him. "Alright Felix, that is time out for you. I'll be telling your mother about this when she picks you up later today as well."

As Felix stomped to the time out corner in a huff, Haley quietly made her way to the other girls. "Thanks, you didn't have to do that," she whispered with a small smile.

"You're our friend, Haley," Brooke replied as she handed back the book to Haley. Amazed by the openness of this girl, Haley was speechless by her declaration. "That's what friends do for each other, right, Peyton?"

"Right," Peyton stated as she grabbed both of their hands, leading them to an empty table in the room. Once they were all seated, Peyton turned to Haley with a wide grin. "My name is Peyton Sawyer. And you are my new friend."

Returning the smile, Haley introduced herself to the curly blonde. "I never had a friend before," she murmured before turning her attention to the bouncing brunette on her right.

"Hi Haley, I'm Brooke. And don't worry, you have us now. We're going to be best friends forever."

A/N: Loved it? Want More? Hated it? Tell me. Review! I also am in need of a beta, if you are willing send me a message :0)