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Chapter 2

Welcome Back to the Good Old Days

Nothing had changed, Haley James thought to herself as she continued to tap the kitchen counter with her fingers in frustration.

Lucas was always late! Although, admittedly, they would always get to school on time, but she had wanted to, just like the beginning of every other school year, be early for just this one day.

Unlike Lucas and his twin brother, Haley looked forward to the start of the new school year. She had wanted to go to the library to see the new books that were there and to the tutoring centre so she could pick up her schedule for the semester, but, more than anything, she had wanted to go because in school she felt like she meant something; she felt like she belonged even if it was just because she was clever and a tutor. Outside of school, sure, she had fun with Lucas and the girls, but they always had parties and social events or, in Lucas' case, basketball. Haley wasn't exactly the party girl type; she much preferred a nice book and a comfy sofa than getting drunk and making out with guys.

Thinking back on the summer, Haley noted that things had definitely changed, where she was concerned. For one thing, she had finally allowed her best friend, the infamous Brooke Davis to drag her to a party or two.

Haley smiled at the thought of her best friend; that girl was definitely one of a kind, and the complete opposite of Haley. While Haley had long blonde wavy locks, a small petite frame and big chocolate brown eyes, Brooke had long straight dark brown hair, which perfectly framed her oval face and her sparkly green eyes. She was also a foot taller than Haley was, but their differences didn't end there. Brooke was the rebellious party girl, with guys drooling over her every word and girls just wanting to be just like her. She was also the captain of the cheerleading squad.

The sound of a car horn beeping in the background brought Haley's mind back to the present as she grabbed her backpack and ran through the door to the awaiting car that was parked out on her porch.

"Hales, I am SO sorry! I completely forgot," Lucas rambled as soon as she was in the car, giving her his best puppy dog eyes. Haley looked at her best friend and gave him an exasperated sigh.

"Good morning Luke or should I say afternoon?" she smiled jokingly and he gave her a smirk in return.

As they drove to school the talk ranged from the latest Knicks game, much to Haley's dismay, to Lucas' very blatant feelings for Brooke. Eventually silence filled the car as they both thought of their awaiting senior year.

Lucas pulled into a parking space and parked the car before they both looked out at the hundreds of students gathered around the school, some chatting, some laughing, some nervous; it was the start of the new school year for them all.

"I'm glad I have you with me Hales for our final year," Lucas said turning to look at his bestest friend in the whole world, the one who ever since he could remember had been there for him in every step of his life, through the laughter and the tears. They had formed a tight bond. Haley turned and gave him a warm smile thinking of the year to come, knowing the one thing that would never change would be their friendship.

"Wouldn't be the same without you buddy," she quipped. "Ready to face the world?"

He smirked at her question as they walked arm in arm, blending into the crowd of students before them.

Haley went off to the tutoring centre as soon as they had gotten to school leaving Lucas to look for his locker on his own. He was walking up to the mass of lockers when he heard someone say, "Hey Broody."

Lucas turned around and gulped when he saw the woman in front of him; the sight simply breathtaking. Clad in a short mini skirt and a low rise red top she beamed at him from across the hallway and in that moment, the students around them suddenly seemed to disappear and time itself seemed to stand still. She slowly sauntered her way over, her hair was billowing away from her face and her signature sexy smirk was directed straight at him, making his knees buckle and his heart soar. When she reached him she stopped and smiled seductively at him.

"I've wanted to do this for so long, Broody," she whispered as she leaned toward him, just inches away from his face. He closed his eyes in anticipation, her mouth just inches away from his…

"Broody! Hello! Anyone home?"

Lucas jerked out of his day dream to find Brooke inches away from his face, only this time she was looking at him like he had gone totally psycho. He also realised as he rubbed his forehead that she had been knocking on his head for quite some time now, as his dream came flooding back he instantly backed away from her.

"Br-Brooke"

"Well, at least you know my name. Can't be that bad then." She smirked at him and he paled, remembering how "Dream Brooke" had done the same.

Seeing his face drain colour she stepped forward concerned. "Broody are you okay?" Lucas quickly took another step back.

"M-Me? I'm fine…Oh look! Peyton! Over here!" Lucas practically screamed in an unusually high pitch voice. His face was bright red from embarrassment and now I look like a total dumb ass, great going Luke he thought bitterly to himself.

The tall curly haired blonde made her way over to the couple shooting Lucas the strange looks that by now the whole year including Brooke were giving him. "Hey Brooke, Hey Lucas…you okay Luke? You don't look to well," Peyton peered at him while Lucas plastered a fake smile on to his face.

"I'm fine," he choked out.

"He don't look so good does he P. Sawyer?"

"I'm fine," he mumbled a little more fiercely.

"Okay then." Brooke turned towards the newest member of the group much to Lucas' relief. "Anyway long time no see P. Sawyer. How's married life with Jagielski?"

"Brooke! We're not married!"

"Well sorry! How's almost-married-life-with-a-kid then?"

Peyton laughed at her friend's antics; leave it to Brooke to put her perspective on everything. Even Lucas who was glad the attention was away from him cracked a smile.

"Its great Brooke. Jake's great and I love Jenny,"

"Hey! This isn't the dark and broody P. Sawyer I know and love!" Peyton swatted her friend. Suddenly as if a flash bulb turned on Brooke exclaimed. "It must be the married sex!" Peyton went to open her mouth in reply. "I meant Non-married sex" Brooke continued hastily. Peyton swatted her on the arm again, but this time she was grinning from ear to ear and blushing profusely at Brooke.

"Hey, Peyton!" Peyton turned her attention to the voice calling her and beamed at the figure walking towards her.

With soft brown hair and large brown eyes Jake Jagielski was a handsome young man; the soft spoken gentleman had captured Peyton's heart over the summer when their ever growing friendship had blossomed into love. Peyton gave him a small meaningful smile before Jake captured Peyton's lips in a short but sweet kiss.

Brooke watched them and smiled to herself. Those two definitely have the magic, she thought. Brooke was proud of her best friend, who, over the summer, had transformed from the depressive, moody, tortured artist into the blossoming young woman in front of her. The woman in front of her reminded Brooke of the Peyton she knew when she was younger, before her mother Anna Sawyer's untimely death in a fatal car accident. Following that, Peyton's life had spiralled out of control as she immersed herself in her music and her passion for art, which, although it had given her the escape from the real world that she had needed, had isolated her from the ones that loved her and worried for her.

But Jake had appeared as her knight in shining armour, seeing through all the pain and had somehow managed to help Peyton through the darkness and come back to the light.

Brooke had looked at Lucas who gave her a knowing smile from watching the couple also. Now if only I can get Lucas to see the god damn light and realise that all he needs to do is ask me out!... Better yet why couldn't he just kiss me with those soft luscious lips of his? Brooke thought ruefully as she turned her attention away from Peyton and stared dreamily at Lucas' lips.

"Brooke? What are you looking at?" Nathan asked as he sauntered over, hand in hand with his girlfriend Rachel Gatina.

"No-nothing," Brooke stammered as she cleared her throat and looked away.

"Oh right, I just thought you were looking at my brother's mouth," Nathan smirked while Lucas turned as red as a beetroot and glared at his brother.

"Oh Lucas just had something on his face," she quickly replied and, as if to prove it, she leaned out and wiped away with a thumb at the non existent mark on his face, while Lucas continued to glare at his brother. "There, all gone!" she added, making a mental note to herself never to stare at Lucas' lips again.

Awkward silence commenced until Jake thankfully brought the two brothers into a conversation on basketball. They all commented on the last Knicks game, while Peyton and Brooke glared at Rachel who was giving them a sarcastic smile back.

"Hey guys! You wouldn't believe how many students I have to tutor this year! I'll barely have time for tutoring, the café, plus homework and cheerleading!" Haley said as she made her way to the group shooting the last comment pointedly at Brooke concerning the cheerleading.

Haley becoming a cheerleader, just like every other wild and crazy idea she had done in her life, was Brooke's doing. True, she had come to love cheerleading now, but she definitely wasn't the cheerleading type.

"Oh, you love it Tutorgirl, and you know it!" Brooke exclaimed putting an arm around Haley's slender shoulders. Haley smiled at Peyton and Jake before glowering at Nathan and Rachel.

"James," Nathan replied shortly glowering back at her.

"Scott," Haley turned to Rachel who by now had her arms strewn around Nathan possessively.

"Haley."

"Rachel."

"Well, at least we can all remember each others names, hey?!" Lucas spoke up, knowing where the conversation was leading.

"I got a few other names I remember too," Rachel shot, looking down upon the other girl. Haley's eyes narrowed.

"What? Like skank? Hoe? Slut? Oh no wait! that would be you!"

"Got yourself a boyfriend yet?"

"Stopped spreading your legs yet?"

Brooke snorted at Haley's remarks and Peyton grinned but at the same time they stepped in between the two, gently grabbing Haley's shoulders and pushing the girl back from the equally enraged Rachel who was now giving Brooke evil stares as well.

"Whoa, hey! Lets calm down before we have ourselves a hoe down," Peyton said, only half jokingly.

"She should know all about that being a hoe and all!" Haley muttered.

The last remark sent Brooke in fits of giggles. Seeing Brooke's reactions and knowing she wouldn't be able to get a good remark back Rachel lifted her hands in exasperation and gave a non-verbal grunt before stomping away. The girls and even Lucas and Jake smirked at Haley.

"Uh! James can you not keep your mouth shut for once in your life!" Nathan retorted with a frown.

"Well, tell your girlfriend to stop making smart ass comments and I will," Haley shot back at him.

"Why don't you just go back to where you belong, James? I'm sure the nerds are wondering where they're leader's gone."

"Why don't you go back to where you belong? Oh wait, the trash got taken out last night, guess you have to find yourself a new home." Haley gave him a sarcastic smile.

"Ha! You're just so funny James! And at least I can go out and have fun once in a while!"

"Once in a while? You're kidding me right? You've practically joined the ranks of Paris Hilton and Tara Reid!"

"At least I don't sit at home every night and wonder how pathetic my life is!"

"At least my life's ambition isn't to get laid…"

"Okay both of you stop it!" Lucas stepped in knowing the conversation wasn't going anywhere good.

"Ugh!" Haley Screamed at Nathan.

"Ugh!" Nathan echoed back and then they both stormed off in opposite directions.

"Haven't changed a bit, have we?" Peyton muttered and they all exchanged knowing smiles before heading off in their own directions.

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