Chapter 2

2 weeks later and Haley was now a main part of the group. Haley's friendship with Lucas had went from strength to strength, she had became close friends with Peyton and Brooke almost instantly as they bonded over music, fashion and boys. Haley was also close to Jake, Tim, all the guys on the basket ball team and and from the Rivercourt. But the one friendship that suprised everybody and could rival the friendship that she had with Lucas was the one between Haley and Nathan. It felt as if there was an instant connection between the two, that was only made stronger on the night Haley moved in.

FLASHBACK

It was 10pm and Haley was busy unpacking the last of her things in her room, softly singing as she went. " Here i start to define it, as a sign on my skin that I just to tried wash aw... " Haley stopped singing as she heard muffled shouting and the odd bang followed by the sound of a door slamming. Haley looked at the the Scott's mansion for another second or 2 before simply shaking her head and walking out of her room and down the stairs. She then ran to the front door as the door bell went off and was accompanied by continious knocking, she quickly opened the door and was shocked to see who was standing on the other side.

" Nathan? " Haley looked at him with a look of confusion, while Nathan looked at her shyly while nervously playing with his hands.

" I...uh... " Haley laughed a little at his behaviour, then smiled brightly at him.

" Would you like to come in? " Nathan laughed as he nodded his head and entered the house. Haley closed the door behind him and then turned to face him, she could tell by the look on his face that he wanted to tell her something but wasn't quite sure how to, so she simply walked into the kitchen with him following. " Would you like something to drink? Water? Coffee? Coke? " Nathan smiled kindly at her, knowing that Haley wasn't trying to push him into talking to her.

" Just a water, thanks." Haley smiled and walked over the huge, silver fridge that was on the other side of the kitchen as Nathan sat dow on 1 of the stools at the breakfast bar, then let out a slow whistle. Haley gave him a glance before getting the bottles and walking back towards him.

" What? " Nathan laughed a litle at her questioning glare.

" Nothing, it's just this place is huge! " They were both laughing, Haley sat down on the stool on Nathan's right and handed him a bottle.

" Yeah! Says the guy who lives in the mansion next door." Nathan nodded his head, both of them still laughing.

" Yeah, I live in a mansion. But you, you live in like a CASTLE! " Haley nodded in agreement and stopped laughing.

" Yeah..." Haley turned her head towards Nathan, who was now also silent and they were just looking into each others eyes, both 100 relaxed. "...and the sad thing is, that I'll probably be in the castle all by mbyself, all the time. " Haley let out a small nervous laugh and looked around the room, avoiding eye contact with Nathan. Her gaze quickly returned to him as she felt his hand on top of hers.

" No you won't. You have me... and Luke, Jake, Tim, Peyton and if Brooke finds out you'll have this place to yourself, you have at least a 100 people you don't know! " They both laughed at Nathan's comment. " So..you unpacked everything?" Haley nodded in reply.

" Yep, well everything apart from my parents stuff." Haley looked at Nathan who looked a little troubled, they sat silent for a moment, both trying to think of things to say. After another minute or so Haley had a great idea. " So, where can a person play ball around here?" Nathan laughed at her before answering.

" Well, I have a hoop at the top of my drive, as you saw, and theres the Rivercourt." Haley nodded and smiled at him.

" Care to take me to this Rivercourt, we can play a little game of 1 to 1." Nathan smiled back as he nodded.

" Sure. You ready to get your butt kicked, James?" Haley laughed as the pair got up and walked to the door. Haley grabbed her house keys and opened the door before turning to face Nathan.

" You have no idea, Scott." They both then smiled and walked out of Haley's house and walked to the Rivercourt, smiling, talking and laughing all the way.

END FLASHBACK

" Hey, Haley. What you up to?" Haley walked around her room while talking to Brooke on the phone.

" Nothing, just trying to find my belt. Why?" Haley bent down and looked in her bottom drawer and pulled out her black, studded belt and stood up again why trying to put it on with 1 hand.

" 'Cause we're going to the Rivercourt and you are coming. Do you want a lift or you gonna drive there?" Haley laughed at Brooke a little before answering.

" I'll drive, when should I be there for?"

" Just leave now. Oh, and get Nathan. See ya soon best bud."

" See ya, Tigger." Brooke and Haley hung up the phone and Haley grabbed her bag and ran down the stairs and out of the door towards Nathan's. She quickly knocked on the door, and stood there laughing as she heard someone running down the stairs.

"Hey, Hales. Come in." Haley smiled at Nathan and walked past him into his house. " You want a drink or something?"

" Usually, I would but we have no time. Go up and get ready, we're meeting the guys at the Rivercourt." Nathan just nodded and started for the stairs. " I'll be 2 minutes, ok?" Haley nodded.

" Yeah, I'll wait for you in my car" With that Nathan ran up his stairs and Haley walked out of his house and got into her black Ford Mustang to wait for him.

" Their on their way" Brooke said with a satisfied grin on her face, she looked at Peyton and nodded slightly at her. Peyton just laughed, knowing Brooke was up to something.

" What are you up to, B. Davis?"

" Well, Luke and Jake should be here any second..." Brooke paused as she saw Peyton's eyes light up at Jakes name and smirked at her friend " ...So, knowing the guys they'll want to play ball, and seeing as theres only 3 of them..." Peyton smiled at Brooke in understanding.

"...They'll need another player, i.e Haley. And would I be wrong if I said that she'd be on Nathan's side?"

" You would be right P. Sawyer. Those 2 are just ssoo hot for each other and won't do or say anything about it. So...maybe if we give them a little push they'll finally get their act together and get together." Peyton let out a small laugh at how annoyed Brooke was with Haley and Nathan for not getting together when it was obvious to everyone but them that they belonged together.

" Ok. So how are things with you and..." Peyton was interupted by a car engine and doors closing as Lucas and Jake got out of Jake's car. Brooke ran straight over to Lucas and smoothered him with kisses. They kissed until air became a serious issue for both of them.

" Hey, Broody." Lucas smiled at Brooke.

" Hey, Pretty girl." They seperated and walked over to Jake and Peyton who were sitting on one of the benches holding hands. Peyton looked at them as they walked towards her and Jake.

" We gonna tell them the plan, B. Davis?" Brooke nodded and when all 4 were sitting on the bench, she explained the plan to everyone.