Monday night came and went but it meant so much more for the Ravens. It was their first win with Colton on the team and Spencer riding the bench. The team won 62-56 and was still on a high from the game.
"Not bad." Lauren said as Colton walked out of the locker room.
"Thanks. Is there any congratulations in there?" He said laughing lightly as he took Lauren's bag from her.
"Maybe." She responded smirking before leaning up and placing a soft kiss on Colt's lips.
"Get a room." Ally said walking by hitting her friend on the butt. The couple laughed as they watched her run off to the other cheerleaders.
"You sucked tonight." Spencer said appearing from behind, "You missed an opportunities everywhere not to mention the fact you had 18 points."
"Well it's called passing, something you never did even when you could play." Colton retorted as he walked off. Spencer stood there in a huff as Jenner walked up besides him.
"Be in the tutoring center tomorrow at 7." She said shortly
"Why?" He called out after her.
"Because, Colton can't prove to everyone he's better than you with your ass on the bench."
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Brooke, Haley, and Peyton knew they should have gone to the game but girl talk at Brooke's was so much more entertaining. They were sitting at the kitchen table drinking coffee and gossiping as if they were still in high school.
"Ok B.Davis, tell us something that will totally shock us." Haley said laughing as she grabbed a potato chip.
"Ah ok." Brooke said sitting down her coffee mug, "I've not had sex in 17 years."
Both Peyton and Haley's eyes went wide and dropped a loud oh my God.
"17 years?" Peyton asked in disbelief
"The last time I had sex I walked away with a son." Brooke shrugged, "Your turn Sawyer."
Peyton groaned loudly as she thought. Her and Brooke were friends again and here was Haley back. Now would be the perfect time to admit her deep secret, "I've been sleeping with Jake for the past 6 months."
Neither Haley nor Brooke said anything. What was there to say? And how could anyone beat that shocker. Haley groaned knowing that she would have to say something, "I have a kid with Chris."
The attention snapped from Peyton to Haley. What the hell was going on with these women?
"You have a kid with Chris?" Peyton said, eyes wide
"Does Nathan know?" Brooke questioned
"No. I don't know, Chris and I split up about four years ago and he took James." Haley said slumping in her chair.
"So I'm basically a virgin again, Peyton's doing the basketball coach, and you spawned off the next Chris Keller," Brooke said pointing to each of them, "Wow, things sure have changed since high school."
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After driving Lauren home, Colton found himself at the River court. Alone, he began shooting hoops. It was the best time he had in awhile and then Lucas pulled up.
"Good game." He said taking the ball from his son, "You looked a little sluggish though."
"Yeah great, thanks for the advice." Colton responded bitterly.
"Hey I'm just looking out for you. Wouldn't want that heart to get in the way would we?"
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"HCM, what else? You know, the genetic heart desease that makes you unable to play?'
Colton stared at Lucas before the older man smirked. He tapped his heart then pointed to Colton. Laughing, Lucas walked away.
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"Mom! What the hell is HCM!" Colton yelled pushing the front door open. Brooke, Peyton, and Haley all jumped at once. The boy appeared in the kitchen steaming, "What is HCM?"
All three of them got very quiet and looked between each other. Sighing softly, Brooke sat Colton down.
"It's a heart thing." She said rubbing his hand, "It makes your heart race under stress and things like that."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"It was never an issue but now that you're playing more, we should get you tested."
"Is it really genetic?"
"Where did you find out about this?
"Lucas." He said softly looking up at his mother than Peyton, "He came to the River court and started on about it."
"I'm sorry Colton." Peyton said sighing
"It's not your fault."
"How about tomorrow, you take the day off school and we drive to Charolette and get you tested?" Brooke offered.
"Do you mind if Spencer and I come?" Peyton asked. Colton looked at his mother than at Peyton, "Even I don't want to see my brother dead."
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Peyton and Spencer showed up at six the next morning. Groaning, Colton and Spencer climbed into the bag of Brooke's SUV. Peyton and Brooke shared a smile before climbing in themselves.
"How about some music?" Peyton suggested to the group. Colton pulled his case out and handed it up to her. Peyton flipped though the CD's impressed by his taste, "Dashboard Confessional, Nada Surf, The Avett Brothers, Obadiah Parker. Colton, you have some good taste in music."
"Your taste in music sucks." Spencer said as he leaned his against the glass
"Your grades suck so shut up." Colton shot back at him.
"Colt." Brooke said in a warning tone as she looked into the rear view mirror. The boy shrugged and closed his eyes.
