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Ch:7
"Hey" Haley greeted Nathan, who was grabbing books from his locker.
"Hey" Nathan answered with a smile. Haley smiled in return.
"So, big game today?" Haley asked keeping the happy conversation flowing.
"Yeah, we leave at 2" Nathan answered, closing his locker then leaning next to it as he watched Haley. "Are you going to cheer me on?"
Haley grinned, turning to him from her locker.
"Sure, but if you suck. I'm cheering on the other team" Haley teased. Nathan chuckled, running his hand on her soft chin.
"I'll see you later" Nathan said beginning to walk away, but seconds later he turned around. "You know, having my personal cheerleader is no that bad."
Haley laughed, winking at him.
"Someone's chipper" Rachel said, now her leaning on the locker, aside Haley.
Haley turned to Rachel, continuing smiling.
"I think things between Nathan and I are getting back to normal. We're flirting again" Haley answered happily. Rachel flashed a fake smile.
"That's great. I'm happy that you're happy" Rachel half lied. She did love to see Haley smile; happy for the matter of fact, than being depressed about Nathan.
"Yeah. I- Haley was interpreted by Brandon pushing Rachel's back against the locker and crashing his lips to her. Haley turned to her locker slightly awkward and mad. He had just cut her off.
Haley cleared her throat.
"Brandon, I'm talking to my friend here" Rachel faked surprised and blissfulness.
"Sorry, couldn't resist your lips" Brandon faked lust.
Haley mouthed, "ok."
Brandon turned to Haley, smiling.
"Sorry Hales, I leave you to my girlfriend now. Kiss you later" Brandon answered, walking away, though not before spanking Rachel's ass. Haley chuckled at their behavior.
"Wow…that was…"
"Hot? Turning on? Wild?" Rachel asked hoping for a reaction.
"I was going to say surprising, but it was definitely hot. Wish Nathan surprise me with a kiss like that" Haley answered. Rachel hid her disappointment.
"Yeah, got to love Brandon. He's full of surprises" Rachel answered. Haley smiled, closing her locker.
"Hey Hales, I cant come over today" Rachel replied once they began to walk to their classes.
"That's cool. What about tomorrow?" Haley asked.
"No, sorry. Or the day after. I'll call you ,ok?" Rachel asked pretending to scan the school. Haley looked up at Rachel puzzled and slightly disappointed. She was so used to hanging out with Rachel after school.
"Ok-
"Well, I have to go. See you at lunch" Rachel cut her off, walking as fast as she could away from Haley.
Haley watched her walk away, confused. Then shrugged walking the rest of the way to class.
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"What the fuck was that?" Rachel asked furiously at Brandon. Currently they were hidden in the school's janitor closet.
"What? You wanted to make her jealous, I thought-
"You thought wrong. Don't you ever even touch my ass again. The lip locking, don't mind, but I draw the line at you touching any of me" Rachel said. Brandon threw his hands up defeated.
"Fine… like I wanted to touch you anyways" Brandon muttered, crossing his arms.
"So, what are you doing later on?" Rachel asked him, calming down.
"Nothing. Baseball season hasn't even started yet" Brandon answered. Rachel sighed.
"Well, your week just got lucky. You'll be hanging out with me, the rest of this week" Rachel said then left the closet.
Brandon stared at her leave puzzled.
"How in the hell is that lucky?" Brandon asked himself, then left out of the closet himself.
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"Sorry I'm late" Rachel said to Haley as she sad down next to her for lunch. Haley wiped her mouth with her napkin.
"It's cool. Busy with Brandon?" Haley teased. Rachel flashed another fake smile.
"Yeah. Cant keep his lips shut…literally" Rachel muttered the last part. Haley smiled.
"That's cute. You two really do make a cute couple" Haley answered. Rachel continued to smile, though wanted to puke of all the complements she has been receiving for her and Brandon being together.
"Thanks. So anything new?" Rachel asked.
"No, just the same. Oh, today one of my-
"Oh my god Haley, guess what Brandon texted me?" Rachel intensely interrupted her.
"What?" Haley asked.
"He texted me I look gorgeous today" Rachel awed. "I have to text him back. Oh, I'm sorry, what were you saying?"
"That my teacher was a total-
"Aw, Hales. Brandon is a sweetheart. He just text me the sweetest thing…" Rachel continued babbling fake things off Brandon while Haley listened aggravated. Every time she would speak, Rachel cut her off with Brandon this or Brandon that. She loved the idea of them hooking out, but she was feeling ignored.
"…Then we made out tremendously in the janitor's closet. He is a damn good kisser, I'll tell you that" Rachel smirked. Haley flashed a smile, bored. For the whole entire lunch hour, Rachel been talking about guess who? Brandon. "I'm sorry Haley. I didn't even let you say your story. Tell me later, 'cause I got to go. Bye" Rachel grinned, walking away.
"…Just wanted to say she was a bitch and bye to you too" Haley muttered, throwing her food away.
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The next following week, the same routine happened over and over. Haley had seen less of Rachel every time, and to be truthful she was getting jealous and mad. Since she met Rachel, she never knew how great it would be to have a best friend that was a girl. Yes, she was friends with Brooke, but they weren't close. Then when Peyton used to talk to her; they weren't that close either. The only person that was a girl, that she remembered she was close to was Faith, but she moved freshman year. Since then Lucas and the river court guys were her bff's.
What also that decreased the awful situation was that she hasn't talked that much to Nathan as well. Basketball was all he did 24/7. Especially since they were so close to the cup.
"Haley" Nathan called her name from behind her. Haley turned around, smiling.
"Hey stranger" Haley answered. Nathan stood in front of her, chuckling.
"About that, sorry" Nathan said, scratching the back of his head. Haley shook her head.
"No, it's alright…you ready to kick some ass?" Haley asked. Nathan continued to chuckle.
"Always, but that's not why I cam here to talk to you about" Nathan replied. Haley looked up at him baffled.
"What's up?" Haley asked nervous.
"I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go see a movie this Friday?" Nathan asked. Haley smiled brightly.
"I loved to" Haley said not thinking twice. Nathan smiled, nodding.
"Ok then. I'll see you later" Nathan said.
"Yeah…bye" Haley answered content, walking the opposite direction.
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"Hey- oh it's you" Rachel coldly said to Brooke. Brooke flashed a fake smile, looking behind her.
"Hales, you skanky friend is here!" Brooke shouted, walking to the kitchen while Rachel walked inside the apartment.
"Aw, that is such a cute remark…from the whore herself" Rachel snapped back. Brooke glared at Rachel.
"You know-
"Rachel. Come to my room, will you" Haley cut in, hoping a brawl wouldn't start. Rachel grinned at Brooke, walking away from her. Brooke gripped the knife she was holding to cut some bread. If only…
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"I like the space…too much of Brooke, no?" Rachel asked, sitting on Brooke's bed. Haley sighed, sitting on her tiny bed.
"Well, it is under her name" Haley answered. Rachel nodded. "But anyway, what brings you here? Brandon needed a break?"
Rachel giggled. So did I, cant stand him.
"That's why I came here-
"For Brandon?" Haley asked confused.
"No, I was thinking lets double date. This Friday" Rachel replied.
"That's perfect. Nathan asked me out Friday, and now I get to see my two fav. persons" Haley answered.
"Awesome. I'll pick you up at 5, and from here off to Nathan's" Rachel answered. "Hey Hales, I'm really sorry for not hanging with you these last couple of days"
"It's ok. I get it. You and Brand have the hots for each other" Haley said waving her hand. Rachel walked over and sat by Haley.
"I know, but Haley you're my best friend. Know that I would never abandon you. Do you know how happy I am to have met some one like you since I moved here? I thought I was going to be a loner" Rachel said, reaching to Haley's hand. Of course what she had just said was real, but she didn't want to be exactly her friend. Haley smiled, gripping her hand in hers then hugging Rachel.
"That's so sweet, you're my best friend too. I'm happy I met you" Haley said unaware this was a trick. Rachel smiled, hugging her tighter, then smelled her strawberry scented hair.
"Ok, I have to go. See you Friday?" Rachel asked.
"Yeah" Haley said releasing from the hug.
"Alright, bye" Rachel replied leaving the room. Haley smiled, laying on her bed. She thought everything was perfect for the moment.
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"Did you tell her?" Brandon asked, once Rachel called him.
"Yup, it's all set for Friday" Rachel grinned.
