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Chapter 2 – When It Isn't Like It Should Be

The four girls sat on the bed, having their usual daily gossip, just as they did everyday after school. But today was different. It wasn't just the usual talk about how hot Nathan was, or who was dating who. Now there was someone new to talk about, Lucas.

"He is just so completely hot. Oh, those eyes." Brooke swooned, as the others laughed.

"Yeah, he is gorgeous." Haley added as she smiled whilst thinking about him.

"He looks like the mysterious type. That is so sexy."

"Yeah, Peyton's right. He is a different kinda hot, you know? Not the huge muscles kinda hot, just broody looking hot." Rachel agreed.

"Tutor girl, you should so ask out new guy. It's like, perfect. He is so you're type." Brooke exclaimed as Haley felt herself blushing.

"Wait a minute. Is Brooke Davis, head cheerleader, actually offering to let me have a hot guy?"

"Ah, not so fast Hales. Whilst you get broody, I'll have hot shot. I mean, it is a given right? Captain of the cheerleaders with the captain of the basketball team."

"Whoa, hold up." Rachel interrupted. "How come you get Nathan? What about me?"

"You can have Jake."

"So who does that leave me with?" Peyton asked, raising her voice a little as the other girls did too.

"Tim?"

There was a slight chuckle from Haley and Rachel, soon stopped by the death glares that were sent their way by Peyton.

"Dim, you mean. No way."

"And Jake is so not my type either. I want Scott." Rachel chipped in.

"And I want Lucas." Peyton followed.

"No way." Brooke replied, raising her eyebrow.

"Well then let the battle commence Davis. Don't say I didn't warn you." Peyton finished as Rachel nodded in agreement. They all huffed, shooting bitter glares to one another.

"Hey, what ever happened to hoes over bro's?" Haley asked, realising the situation was getting a little out of hand.

"Rach-hoe here wants to be an even bigger hoe and take my bro."

"It's not over till it's over." Rachel added, whilst walking out of the room.

"By the way Haley, it certainly is not a given that you get Lucas. Not if it has anything to do with me anyway."

There they were, four best friends looking pretty much like sworn enemies. All because of two boys. But man, those two boys were hot and neither wanted to lose out to the other. Nobody wanted to be the hoe without a bro, even if it meant a little rivalry. Yeah, friends are supposed to go for different guys to avoid all of the drama, but not this time. There were two guys, not enough to go around. So drama was bound to happen, that was for sure.

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Lucas walked alone over to the river court. His first day hadn't been all that bad. He hadn't got harassed for being the new guy just yet anyhow. He was just happy he blended into the background, or so he thought. People seemed okay, nobody was unkind as of yet, well, except for some guy throwing glares at him in class. But hey, it wasn't all that bad.

"Hey man."

Lucas looked over as the guy put his hand out urging Lucas to shake it.

"Lucas right? I'm Skills. You're the new guy. You're in my history class."

"Yeah. Nice to meet you."

"So how was your first day?"

"Okay I suppose. Just like any other day."

Lucas was surprised at how friendly he was being. He didn't even know the guy but yet Skills seemed really cool.

"So what do you think of the talent here?" He asked whilst nudging Lucas.

"Yeah there are a few nice girls. The four in our history class were pretty nice." He replied laughing.

"Ah, I figured. The fantastic four. The curly blonde, name's Peyton Sawyer. She has a lot of issues man, but she's a pretty cool girl and all. The girl with the wavy blonde hair, that's Haley James. She's really nice, and she's even a tutor."

Noticing the look on Lucas' face, Skills continued. "Ha, surprising right?"

Yeah, it was surprising, especially considering she was a cheerleader.

"And the red head is Rachel Gattina. She's kinda friendly, if you know what I mean dawg." Skills laughed as Lucas caught on a few seconds later.

"And then there's Brooke Davis. Head cheerleader. That girl pretty much rules Tree Hill. Well, along with jackass Nathan Scott. How those two aren't together I'll never know."

"Maybe because they're too alike. Opposites attract."

Skills laughed as he put his arm around Lucas' shoulder and nudged him.

"Maybe you're in with a chance then. Hey, that's my girl over there, Bevin."

Bevin waved from the benches as Lucas returned the gesture with a small smile.

"Now come meet the guys."

Lucas couldn't believe how quickly he seemed to get on with Skills and the others. They were so cool and they really weren't superficial, like the jerks he knew at his old school. They were even into basketball, which was a huge plus, as he loved the game himself. Now he knew why they called this guy Skills though.

"Yeah baby, looks like me and my man Lucas over here wiped the floor with you dawgs." Skills yelled whilst pointing at Fergie and Junk.

"And that's a rap." Mouth added from the side. "Who knew the new guy could play so well? Looks like Nathan Scott has some competition."

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Lucas arrived at school the next day in a great mood. He had made really cool friends, and it seemed as though things were looking up for him. He walked over to his locker, only to be met by a familiar face.

"Hey there." The girl muttered, as Lucas jumped, alarmed at her sudden presence.

"Peyton Sawyer." She greeted as she stuck her hand in front of him. "Lucas right?"

He just nodded, not knowing what to say.

"They rock don't they?" She exclaimed, signalling towards the sticker on his locker and pointing out the same logo on her t-shirt.

"You're into that kinda music?"

"Hell yeah. I'm not you're average cheerleader you know." She smirked.

"I figured." He replied, smiling a little. "See ya around Peyton." He said as he turned to walk away.

"Hopefully." She returned, a smile etched on her face.

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Brooke and Haley were stood in the corner, Brooke hiding slightly behind her own locker.

"Did you just see that tutor girl? She was totally trying to get her claws into your guy? Oh that skank."

"He's not my guy Brooke, chill." Haley laughed, although she knew Peyton was trying to get in first.

"He should be. Anways, I'll see you at practice. I've got some serious flirting to do with a certain Nathan Scott. Unless Rachel's there of course."

"See you later." Haley replied, as Brooke skipped out of sight.

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Brooke walked into the gym, knowing Nathan would be there for practice early. He was training with his top off, and she couldn't help but stare for a second before she confidently walked in.

"Wow, I should come to practice early more often." She flirted as he winked back at her. "Hot shot sure looks hot."

"Not as hot as you." He replied, as she just smiled back, not blushing for a second.

Just then, the rest of the team came in, followed by the cheerleaders. Rachel eyed Brooke curiously; angry she herself hadn't gotten there first.

Suddenly, the doors flew open as everybody looked on. In he walked, looking hotter than ever.

"What is that punk doing here?" Nathan asked furiously.

"He's on the team now." Skills replied, a smug grin plastered over his face. It was about time Nathan felt threatened, and he sure looked worried now.

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