"You left these." Lucas whispered into Peyton's ears, handing her the pompons. "Oh, uh, thanks." "No problem." And with that Lucas went to warm up with the rest of the basketball team.

"Scott!" coach shouted. Both Lucas and Nathan looked up. "Luke." Lucas ran up to the coach and he pulled him aside. "What do we do in this gym?" Lucas looked at the coach and coach said, "We play basketball! If you want to go be a cheerleader, do so after the game! Get back there!"

Lucas walked back to the team and Nathan said loudly, "Not a bad idea. Luke, ever considered wearing a skirt? Go team go!" Nathan teased as he waved his arms in the air.

"Nathan, don't start." Coach said. Nathan stopped immediately and shot a three pointer.

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Haley made sure no one was in the hallway. The coast was clear. She took out the envelope that Nathan had passed her a few minutes ago. If anyone saw, it would be all out by Monday.

She opened the card and read:

'Haley thanks for everything you've done for me. I was wondering if you might want to do something after the game. If not, whatever.

Love, Nathan.'

Haley looked at the card and read it again. Is he serious? No way she could go with him after the game, Luke would blow a fuse. But, it was her life, why should she care what he thought. He didn't care about her opinions. Going after Peyton.

Haley sighed. This was the first time she truly had no idea what to do.

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"C'mon Keith, we're going to be late if you don't hurry up!" Karen called out. "Just give me a minute." He called back. In a few seconds he hurried out, trying to change shirts.

Karen thought to herself, 'he really does clean up nicely.'

"Okay, ready." Keith said. He locked up his car shop and the two got into Karen's car to drive to the game.

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To make a long story short, the basketball game went on, Lucas and Nathan being the best of the Raven team and leading them to victory.

Peyton was also leading on the sideline. One cheer after another, no energy lost. And of course, Haley sat in the stands, a few rows in front of Karen and Keith. In the front row was Dan Scott, every now and then yelling at Nathan to keep up his game and not slack off.

The game ended (56/34) and everyone was walking out of the gym.

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"Good shooting tonight sweetie. Now if you really wanna score..." Brooke whispered into Lucas ear as she passed him.

To Brooke, this was all a game. Get the guy, get Peyton jealous, it was perfect. She had always been envious of Peyton, and if Brooke got the one thing that Peyton wanted, well, it would be perfect.

Peyton saw the whisper, and went up to Brooke. "What's that all about?"

"Nothing that needs to concern you at the moment." Brooke replied. Peyton would have retorted but Justin, a boy on the basketball team whistled to get everyone's attention.

"Since the Ravens received another victory," Justin had to pause because after that was said, everyone started to cheer. "After another victory I invite everyone to an after game party, open to all of the players and cheerleaders!"

Brooke raised her eyebrows to Peyton, but then said, "I would say we HAVE to go, but since you're not a part of the squad any longer, you can't go. Its okay, I'll have a nice time with Lucas." And with that Brooke walked out.

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Haley was walking to her car when someone grabbed her shoulder. "D'you hear about the after party?" Nathan asked Haley. "Yeah, to all the players and cheerleaders."

"Well, I can sneak you in. Wanna go?" Nathan asked, his eyes pleading. "Nathan, I cant. Lucas might..." "Why are you always concerned about Lucas, have some fun for once. C'mon, take a chance."

Haley smiled as Nathan made a sad face. "Ugh, fine. But Lucas CANT find out." "Fine, whatever, its not like I talk to him anyway."

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A/N: okay, chapter two finally. Hopefully I get to update more since thanksgiving break, at least for this week. So yeah, this is what I have decided. Its going to be a Nathan/Haley and a Lucas/Peyton, so yeah, that's all, please review! Byez!