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Three

Lily had herself locked up in the bathroom. Today being her first day at Tree Hill High and all, she had to look perfect… of course. As for about every teenage girl, boy for that matter, the first day of high school was always the most important and significant day in one's high school life, social wise anyhow.

Your outfit, your hair, your personality, the friends you hang out with, they all determine whether you'll end up the star of the basketball team, the prom queen at winter formal, the captain of the chess team, or the gothic loner.

In Lily's case, she just hoped she didn't become one of the latter. Most who knew her wouldn't consider her a prom queen per say, and although she was quite smart, she wasn't a nerd either. She was one of those lucky few who lied somewhere in between these stereotypes.

"Lily, sweetie you should get going." Peyton knocked on the door.

"In a minute." She shouted back.

"You also mister." Peyton added peaking into their bedroom where Lucas was getting ready as well.

"Yeah, I don't wanna be late on my first day." He answered.

"We're outta pop tarts." Lily announced, searching through the cabinets.

"I think we have some waffles in the freezer." Peyton told her.

"Hey kido, ready for the big day?" Lucas came into the kitchen, adjusting his tie.

"I guess." Lily sarcastically replied.

"I'm sure it will be fine." Peyton laughed.

"You know, if you need a ride." Lucas offered.

"Dad…" Lily snapped back.

"Ok, fine. Was worth he shot." He smiled.

Lily heard the ringing of the doorbell. "That's Stacey and Kyle." She said sticking a waffle in her mouth. "Bye." She kissed the both of them.

"Have a good day honey." Peyton proclaimed.

"See you there." Lucas joked.

Lily turned around and glared back at him as she left.

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"What took you guys so long?" Lily asked her two friends.

"Stace had to stop over at the store." Kyle groaned.

Lily looked on confused. "For…"

"Some eye liner." Stacey replied.

"Oh, I could use a touch up." Lily said.

"You just got out the house." Kyle mocked.

"I love this brand."

"Yeah, it was on sale also." The two girls went on, completely ignoring him.

"I don't understand why you girls even wear that stuff." He chimed in.

"This coming from the guy who's mouth starts to water whenever Jessica Alba pops on the tube." Stacey retorted.

"She's an actress that's different."

"Really? I would've thought of you more as a Scarlett Johansson type." Lily teased.

"Whatever, let's go." Kyle changed the subject, obviously embarrassed now.

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The three made their way into the courtyard of the high school, almost as if they were trying to get a feel of their surroundings; knowing full well that this place was going to be their new home for the next four years.

They stood there staring at the entrance.

"So you guys ready?" Lily asked anxiously.

"This place is huge." Kyle observed.

"So this is it… the first day of it all." Stacey added.

"You're so dramatic." He replied.

"Guys, focus." Lily interrupted them. "Ok, so we're meeting back here at lunch right?"

Kyle and Stacey nodded. "Yup."

"So what now?" Kyle looked at them both.

"I guess we go in."

"Wait! How do I look?" Stacey said posing.

"Fine. How bout me?" Lily requested, adjusting her hair.

"I'll see you two inside." Kyle sighed as he headed for the entrance.

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Lily walked down the hallway searching for the correct locker. She glanced at the piece of paper in her hand where she scribbled down the number. Finally finding the matching number, she turned the dial and opened the locker door.

Throwing in a couple books and her jacket, she slammed the door shut and began to make her way to her next class. As she turned, she bumped into someone. She crashed to the floor, the books she was carrying now scattered along the floor.

She got to her knees and quickly tried to pick up all her stuff before anyone noticed; she felt like such a klutz. As she reached for her last book, she could see two feet blocking her way.

"Sorry about that." Justin said helping her up. "Ballet, huh." He grabbed the magazine off the floor.

"Yeah." Lily responded in awe.

"You any good?" He wondered as he handed her the magazine.

"I would hope so." She joked.

Justin let out a chuckle. "Well maybe I'll get to see you dance sometime then." He told her before heading down the hall.

Lily leaned against her locker and smiled to herself, trying to catch her breath.

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Lily wiggled her way through the crowd of people, all while trying to keep her lunch tray from toppling over. She spotted Stacey and Kyle motioning to her and hurriedly walked in their direction.

"Ask me how my day went!" Lily exclaimed placing her tray on the table.

Stacey looked at her slightly confused. "How was your day?" She said, snatching a few of her fries.

"Guess who I bumped into. Literally…"

Before Stacey could even attempt to respond, Lily went on. "…I'll tell you. Justin McGowen." Lily's heart fluttered just saying his name.

Stacey's jaw dropped. "What!"

"Yeah, I still can't believe it myself."

Kyle listened as he picked at his plate. "What's the big deal." He mumbled.

Stacey waved her hand at him, trying to silence him. "You gotta tell me all about it." She shouted grabbing Lily's hand. "C'mon."

"Where are we going?" Lily protested.

"I need more fries, duh." Stacey told her.

Lily laughed. "Hey Jamie." She greeted noticing him.

"Hey." He replied, or tried to at least before her and Stacey disappeared into the crowd. "Where are they off to?" He took a seat next to Kyle.

"I don't know." Kyle answered somewhat annoyed.

"What's wrong with you?" James could tell something was wrong with his friend.

"Nothing. Just the girls are all worked up on this Justin guy." He explained.

"Justin McGowen?" James asked.

"Great, so you know him too." Kyle groaned

"Well yeah, who doesn't." James replied.

"Apparently me."

"Don't worry man. Lily isn't into those types anyway." He told him.

"We're talking about Lily Scott right?" Kyle mocked.

"Yeah, you're right." James laughed. "Why do you care anyways? It's not like you're into her. Are you?"

"No." He quickly snapped back.

"Still in denial I see." James grinned, shaking his head.

"I'm not." Kyle said still picking at his food.

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Dear Diary,

Today turned out to be better than I expected to say the least. I can't believe I get to have a locker next to Justin McGowen. I seriously thought I was going to pass out when he first talked to me. Just him saying how he would love to see me dance, I almost melted right then and there. Maybe next time though I'll tell him my name… I know stupid me, but I guess I can't complain right. Let's just hope all the days go as well as this one did. Oh, and yes, he's MUCH more handsome in person.

-Lily