Chapter 6: It Only Takes a Week

One week, Haley thought. One week had gone by and everything was different. Well actually everything was the same, except one thing was different. Today Lucas Scott would pick her up not only as her best friend, but also now as her boyfriend. But to Haley it felt like her whole world had changed. She walked down her stairs slowly and stood outside waiting for him, just like she had for the past two years. The car drove up and Lucas flashed her a megawatt smile. Haley gave a little smile back. Everything would be the same even now that she and Lucas were dating. They'd still be friends and have each other's backs. Haley needed to believe that.

"What are you waiting for, beautiful?" Lucas asked with a smile.

"My other boyfriend" popped out of Haley's mouth.

Haley couldn't believe what she had just said. It was almost like she wanted another boyfriend, a different boyfriend. Luckily Lucas just thought it was Haley being her usual mocking self. He laughed and called her to the car again. Haley got in and forgot about what she had said and just enjoyed riding to school with her boyfriend.

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When they got out at school, everyone there turned to stare at them. Haley felt really uncomfortable but Lucas just grabbed her hand and they walked together on their way to find the rest of their friends.

"Take a picture people." Brooke called out to the crowd like they were a bunch of idiots. "God it's almost like they've never seen a couple before."

Haley smiled feeling a little better at Brooke's carefree attitude toward the rest of her classmates. "Thanks Brooke. They were creeping me out."

Brooke flashed Haley wink. "Don't sweat it tutor girlfriend. They're just jealous because they'll never be part of a couple as hot as you and Broody over here."

Lucas chuckled. "Wow Brooke sounds like you're jealous too."

Both Haley and Brooke gave Lucas a look while trying to understand why he was being so insensitive about the whole thing and not even comforting Haley.

"Luke I know that we're the popular people or whatever, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy everyone looking at me like I'm a piece of meat." Haley said nervously.

"Just the price you pay of being Lucas Scott's girlfriend" he said as he stalked away to talk with Tim.

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The one person on campus who didn't give a rat's ass about the couple sat by himself at a table avoiding even looking their way. If that's whom Haley wanted to be with, then fine, Nathan thought. I'll find someone else too.

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At lunch Jake brought Peyton over to sit with his other friends, as they were now officially a couple. Even thought Peyton wasn't really into that crowd, she wanted to make Jake happy, and if he was going to sit there then she would too because she wanted to be with him.

"P. Sawyer" Brooke exclaimed, "You're dating Jagielski??"

Peyton just nodded while everyone else at the table laughed. But Brooke looked on disgustedly.

"God this sucks. My two best friends get together with each other and my other friend gets a boyfriend. Like hello universe, where's the guy for Brooke??"

"B. Davis, chill" Peyton said in the voice she used to bring Brooke back to reality "You'll find one soon."

"I'll date you Brooke" Tim offered.

"Oh God, Dim. Universe, are you really that cruel?" Brooke groaned and walked away.

"I still don't get it. Who's Dim? Tim asked utterly confused.

Everyone else at the table shook their head except Bevin who replied, "Dim is when there's less light. We have that on my dining room chandelier."

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After school Brooke looked around and found Haley and Lucas kissing by a pole. "Oh God get a room lovebirds." Haley and Lucas broke apart and laughed.

"So what are doing after school, friends: girl, boy."

Lucas and Haley exchanged a look. "Well actually Brooke, Lucas and I were going to go back to my house to work on some homework." Lucas coughed as she said that. "And spend time together" Haley continued giving him a little smile. "You know it's his last day before practice," Haley said pleading a little.

"Fine, I know when I'm not wanted. Just call me when you're not so horny." Brooke called gaily while blowing them a kiss.

So my friends don't want me big deal. I'll just have some fun on my own. Just as Brooke thought this, she saw the cute guy who had been fighting with Lucas last week heading to the weight room. Hmm, Brooke thought wickedly, this has definite possibilities. Skipping gaily after him, Brooke concocted her plan.

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Haley and Lucas sat in Haley's room doing homework, but Lucas was quickly losing patience.

"Haley, come on. Can we please take a break," he said patting the spot on the bed next to him.

"Luke you know I have to get this done."

"Yeah and I have to get this done" he said shooting her a sexy smile.

Haley smiled back, her resolve weakening. "Fine but only for awhile," she said walking towards the bed.

"Awhile is all I need, Hales," he murmured before he began to kiss her.

Their kisses became more demanding and Lucas started to slide his and up Haley's stomach. Haley gently moved his hand and got up off the bed.

"Luke I really to need to finish this" she said apologetically.

Lucas sighed. Usually girls groveled at his feet and begged him to go on, and not stop like what had just happened here. But this was Haley.

"Fine but I'm expecting a consolation prize."

Haley shot him another grin and went back to work.

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Nathan had been working out in the weight room. He was slowly starting to get over Haley, and exercise helped him clear his head and get her out of his mind even more. Like right now, he didn't feel that crushed just a little disappointed. He made his way to the locker room and headed to the showers. After about 5 minutes he heard footsteps behind him. He turned and saw a beautiful girl wearing only a towel.

"Umm what?" he started to say before he realized he was naked and tried to cover himself.

"Hi I'm Brooke, but I bet you knew that," the girl said flirtatiously.

"Yeah I did, but what are you doing here?"

"Taking a shower duh," she said while pointing towards the showerhead.

"This is the boys' locker room though."

"So" she said moving a little closer. And with that the towel slipped form her body. "Whoops," she said and smiled.

Nathan avoided looking at her and quickly picked up her towel and handed it to her. "Here. Umm maybe you should go to the other locker room."

Brooke pouted but said "Fine." As she was walking out she passed by Whitey. "Oh hey Coach Durham" She said with a smile before walking away.

Coach looked on intrigued and laughed while Nathan came out of the shower utterly bemused.

"Ahh Scott. Just the person I wanted to see." Nathan gave no reply so Whitey tried again. "Scott!"

"Oh you mean me," Nathan said.

'Who else would I be talking to?"

"I don't know maybe my wonderfully talented brother."

Whitey heard the disdain in his voice and thought that what he was about to do might be a bad idea but he continued anyways. "Your uncle Keith showed me a tape of you playing, and I want you on my team."

"Are you kidding me?" Nathan asked thinking it was some practical joke.

Whitey shook his head. "You're good, and you'd be an asset to the team."

"What about Lucas and Dan?"

"What about them. You're just as good as Lucas is. And it's my team not theirs. No matter how much they want to believe the opposite."

I'll think about it." Nathan said quickly and nodded his goodbye.

As Nathan walked home he thought about what had just happened. One of the most popular girls in school had tried to shower with him and seemed incredibly interested in him as much more than a casual acquaintance. Not to mention Coach Durham had asked him to join the basketball team which his brother who couldn't stand him was the star of. He had only gone to Tree Hill High for one week, and already things had become completely out of hand.

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Lucas walked into his big but almost always empty house. He just wanted to relax but that idea was quickly finished as his dad called him into the den to talk. Lucas was still peeved about what had happened at Haley's and he really didn't want to deal with his annoying father berating him, but he walked in knowing if he didn't go talk to him the consequences would be worse.

"What now Dad?" Lucas asked visibly annoyed.

"Whitey asked Nathan to join the team" was the answer.

Lucas stared at his father in horror. His life had just taken a turn for the worse.