Jake parked his car in front of the registration office.

"Here we are baby girl." Jake said smiling. "Come on breathe! You look like I'm sending you to jail or something! It's going to be fine. I'll be back in no time."

"Really?" Haley asked pouting, she didn't want to do this alone.

"Yeah. I just need to pick Jenny up from the nursery and go back to the flat to grab some of your crap." Jake added jokingly.

"My stuff is not crap!!" Haley said frowning.

Haley took a deep breath and got out of the car…"Duke be ready! Here I am!"

"That's the right attitude! Just text me when you've got your room number, I'll meet you there."

Haley waved good-bye and walked into the massive brick building in front of her.

"Hi my name is Haley James." She said with a small voice to the lady behind the desk. She did not feel comfortable here. There were too many people bringing their stuff in and everyone seemed to know everyone. Haley hated crowded places.

"Haley James…" Said the woman looking at the list. "You'll be staying in room 201 A its on the first floor go through those doors and take a right. Here is a map of the campus, a list of activities that will be happening this week and some other paper work for you to fill out," added the woman handing her a big folder.

"Th…Thank you" Haley stuttered nervously. Great just what I want to do fill out paperwork she thought to herself.

The woman could see how nervous Haley was and smiled at her. "Don't worry, you'll be just fine. Every new student feels the way you do."

"Thank you. I just hope my roommate will be nice." Haley said with a shy smile.

"Oh you'll be happy to know that you'll being sharing a room with Brooke James, she's your sister right?"

"Sorry?" Haley asked in shock. "I'm sharing a room with Brooke." She added trying to sound calm and not angry about this news.

"Yes, it's great isn't it? But you are the first to sign in. Isn't your sister with you?" the woman asked sounding sincerely pleased for Haley that she was rooming with her sister.

"Ye...yes it's just fantastic. You know my sister is always late but I bet she will be surprised. Well thanks again." Haley said walking away.

When she was away from the lady at the desk she looked up at the ceiling. "You're kidding me right?" She whispered pretending to talk to God. "Do you really hate me that much?" She sighed and decided to hurry to her room. Haley wanted to leave the room before Brooke arrived. She was not ready to see her yet plus she wanted the better bed.

Brooke parked her brand new midnight blue SUV near the registration office.

"This car is just great! I didn't even feel those 160 miles!" Peyton laughed.

"I know! My dad has been really generous this time but…I deserve it!!" Brooke said with a cheeky smile.

"Of course you do!!" Peyton said rolling her eyes. "We better go register now, I'm sure the boys are waiting for us. We were supposed to be there about…" Peyton looked at her watch. "About 5 hours ago!!"

"Well… I'm sorry Peyton but a girl needs to be hot even for a long drive!" Said Brooke seriously.

"Yeah Brooke…if you say so." Peyton knew that going against Brooke would lead to a terrible and killing lecture about the Fashion Code of Honor also known as the FCH Brooke invented a while back.

The joined the line for room assignments.

"I hope we're going to be in the same room." Said Brooke looking around.

"I don't think so Brooke. I think they are random… the chances are slim you know."

"We never know! Stop being so negative."

"I'm not negative! I'm just realist. You should try that once in a while, it could help you!"

"It could help you!" Brooke said mimicking Peyton.

Peyton sighed. She decided to change subject. "So… I'm finally going to meet your sister."

"I guess…" Said Brooke pouting. "But you know my sister is really different. I mean she is nice but she is the complete contrary of me. She is kinda boring."

"Oh…She is your contrary? I'm gonna love her then!" Said Peyton trying not to laugh.

"Very funny goldilocks! I don't think we're gonna be friend much longer if you keep talking like that!" Brooke said in mock hurt.

Haley had texted her room number to Jake and told him that she would leave the door open.

She was in the bathroom putting her stuff away when she heard a male voice coming from the room.

"Hey James you're finally here! I thought you lost your way or something. Bring your fine ass in here!" Nathan shouted.

Haley came out of the bathroom. "Excuse me?" She asked frowning. "Who do you think you are? I don't know you!" She added aggressively.

"Oh….I'm sorry" Nathan said. "I thought you were someone else. I'm looking for Brooke James."

"Right…Brooke. Of course you are! Big surprise! Who isn't?" Haley said sarcastically.

"Huh?" Nathan asked confused.

"Never mind" Haley said shaking her head. "Well sorry she's not here yet." She added looking into his deep blue eyes and feeling herself get lost in them. She felt something unusual. It was like her heart was going to jump out of her chest. Nathan smiled at her and Haley felt even worse. You've got to stop!! She ordered herself.

"Well…Thanks. If you see her please tell her that Nathan is looking for her okay?" Nathan said looking deep into her eyes.

"Will do." Haley said avoiding his glance now.

"Bye" said Nathan living the room.

"Bye Nathan…" She whispered to herself as he left the room.

This guy is just gorgeous. She added to herself. He's probably Brooke's boyfriend. Haley could not help being surprised by her own feelings. She was jealous without really knowing why. Well nothing is going to happen with him she promised herself. She couldn't let anyone in.