Chapter 14
Haley and Lucas were inseperable and they were starting to notice that everything was a lot easier now that everything was out in the open. Nathan and Lucas had started to get along when they both realized just how much they hated Dan and how much they cared for Haley. Nathan had been trying to straighten his life out, and had started by apologizing to both Haley and Lucas. Now they were all starting to get along.
"Hey Nathan ready for practice I hear we are in for one hell of a workout. Apparently the coach is going to welcome me back with a killer practice. And to think I didn't even realize he cared."
"That's coach for you he has to know that you are ready for the semi-finals tonight. The games have been too close man. I need you back in there. I never thought that we would actually get along well enough for me to actually admit that you are a much needed addition to this team."
"Thanks man that means a lot. So what did you decide about Brooke? I know that you said that you were interested in her now that she has seemed to turn over a new leaf."
"I know, it seems like she is finally showing her true side. I am one step ahead of you though we are doubling with Jake and Peyton on Friday. Apparently Jake finally got up the nerve to ask Peyton on a real date."
"Well thanks for inviting us. I see where we rank with you guys now. And to think Haley thought we were all becoming friends."
"Now wait a minute we just made these plans this morning so we haven't had a chance to ask you yet. But if I know Brooke, she has already told Haley all about it."
"Oh well, Friday it is then. We should cook for the girls it would be something original."
"Question is what do we know how to cook."
"Let's just get to practice and we will talk to Jake about it and see what he wants to do."
After 2 hours of grueling basketball practice the guys headed to the café to plan the date with the girls. "I vote for cooking chicken we can't go wrong with chicken." Lucas just laughed at Jake's lack of confidence in them. "Well I will get home to let us use the dinner on Friday night, she is closing early anyways to go on a date."
"Well sounds like we have it planned but what about after the dinner."
Jake suddenly got a great idea. "I think we should have a basketball game. Girls vs. Boys and see if these girls can take on Tree Hill's finest. We will just tell them to dress casual and that way they won't have any excuses."
"That will work and we can rent some movies to watch after the game. We can watch them at my house. Mom is out of town on business and well Dan doesn't live there anymore."
Meanwhile over at Peyton's
"So three weeks Haley. Is it everything that you pictured it to be?"
"It is great. Lucas is the adoring boyfriend that every girl wants. But sometimes I am afraid that things are to easy for us. So what about you two, are we excited about this date. After all it is tomorrow night."
"I don't know what I am going to wear. I have nothing that Nathan hasn't seen me in, or that isn't too trashy. Ever since I decided to just be natural and go with the flow of things I haven't been able to find anything to wear."
Just as Peyton was about to comment on Brooke's dilemma her cell phone rang. "Hello."
"Hey Peyton, it's Jake. Listen the plan for tomorrow is to be ready by 6:00 we will pick you up at Haley's. Oh and dress casual or you'll regret. Trust me casual. It is warm out so maybe just shorts and a t-shirt and tennis shoes are a must. See you tomorrow. Oh yeah don't forget to tell the girls. Bye."
"Okay guys that was completely weird. We are supposed to dress casual. As in shorts and t-shirt, oh and tennis shoes. What on earth do they have planned for us?"
"Great as if I wasn't having enough trouble deciding what to wear."
"Well let's head to the mall Brooke and we will buy you some casual clothes. And apparently I need to buy some tennis shoes." The girls loaded into Peyton's car and headed to the mall. After about 2 hours of shopping they had found Brooke a whole new wardrobe and some casual clothes for their dates.
"The guys are going to tease us to no end over these outfits. I can't believe I let you talk me into matching outfits Brooke."
"Hey they don't match completely they are different colors. Besides this way none of us feel under dressed." Brooke had bought them each t-shirts that had saying on them and cute little work out shorts. Haley had a white shirt that said angel in pink with pink shorts. Brooke had a shirt that said devil in red and matching red shorts. Peyton of course decided to go with the shirt that said drama queen in blue."
Peyton was offended at the idea of the shirt at first, but Brooke insisted that Peyton turns everything into a drama that it fit her perfectly. So Peyton gave in and bought it. They each bought a pair of Nike's and they were ready for their "casual" date.
Haley and Lucas were inseperable and they were starting to notice that everything was a lot easier now that everything was out in the open. Nathan and Lucas had started to get along when they both realized just how much they hated Dan and how much they cared for Haley. Nathan had been trying to straighten his life out, and had started by apologizing to both Haley and Lucas. Now they were all starting to get along.
"Hey Nathan ready for practice I hear we are in for one hell of a workout. Apparently the coach is going to welcome me back with a killer practice. And to think I didn't even realize he cared."
"That's coach for you he has to know that you are ready for the semi-finals tonight. The games have been too close man. I need you back in there. I never thought that we would actually get along well enough for me to actually admit that you are a much needed addition to this team."
"Thanks man that means a lot. So what did you decide about Brooke? I know that you said that you were interested in her now that she has seemed to turn over a new leaf."
"I know, it seems like she is finally showing her true side. I am one step ahead of you though we are doubling with Jake and Peyton on Friday. Apparently Jake finally got up the nerve to ask Peyton on a real date."
"Well thanks for inviting us. I see where we rank with you guys now. And to think Haley thought we were all becoming friends."
"Now wait a minute we just made these plans this morning so we haven't had a chance to ask you yet. But if I know Brooke, she has already told Haley all about it."
"Oh well, Friday it is then. We should cook for the girls it would be something original."
"Question is what do we know how to cook."
"Let's just get to practice and we will talk to Jake about it and see what he wants to do."
After 2 hours of grueling basketball practice the guys headed to the café to plan the date with the girls. "I vote for cooking chicken we can't go wrong with chicken." Lucas just laughed at Jake's lack of confidence in them. "Well I will get home to let us use the dinner on Friday night, she is closing early anyways to go on a date."
"Well sounds like we have it planned but what about after the dinner."
Jake suddenly got a great idea. "I think we should have a basketball game. Girls vs. Boys and see if these girls can take on Tree Hill's finest. We will just tell them to dress casual and that way they won't have any excuses."
"That will work and we can rent some movies to watch after the game. We can watch them at my house. Mom is out of town on business and well Dan doesn't live there anymore."
Meanwhile over at Peyton's
"So three weeks Haley. Is it everything that you pictured it to be?"
"It is great. Lucas is the adoring boyfriend that every girl wants. But sometimes I am afraid that things are to easy for us. So what about you two, are we excited about this date. After all it is tomorrow night."
"I don't know what I am going to wear. I have nothing that Nathan hasn't seen me in, or that isn't too trashy. Ever since I decided to just be natural and go with the flow of things I haven't been able to find anything to wear."
Just as Peyton was about to comment on Brooke's dilemma her cell phone rang. "Hello."
"Hey Peyton, it's Jake. Listen the plan for tomorrow is to be ready by 6:00 we will pick you up at Haley's. Oh and dress casual or you'll regret. Trust me casual. It is warm out so maybe just shorts and a t-shirt and tennis shoes are a must. See you tomorrow. Oh yeah don't forget to tell the girls. Bye."
"Okay guys that was completely weird. We are supposed to dress casual. As in shorts and t-shirt, oh and tennis shoes. What on earth do they have planned for us?"
"Great as if I wasn't having enough trouble deciding what to wear."
"Well let's head to the mall Brooke and we will buy you some casual clothes. And apparently I need to buy some tennis shoes." The girls loaded into Peyton's car and headed to the mall. After about 2 hours of shopping they had found Brooke a whole new wardrobe and some casual clothes for their dates.
"The guys are going to tease us to no end over these outfits. I can't believe I let you talk me into matching outfits Brooke."
"Hey they don't match completely they are different colors. Besides this way none of us feel under dressed." Brooke had bought them each t-shirts that had saying on them and cute little work out shorts. Haley had a white shirt that said angel in pink with pink shorts. Brooke had a shirt that said devil in red and matching red shorts. Peyton of course decided to go with the shirt that said drama queen in blue."
Peyton was offended at the idea of the shirt at first, but Brooke insisted that Peyton turns everything into a drama that it fit her perfectly. So Peyton gave in and bought it. They each bought a pair of Nike's and they were ready for their "casual" date.