A/N: I hate characterization too, but I had to do it. But you might
understand it without reading it. This was a challenge by Lolabunniw89
which challenge was this
I want it to be that Haley and Nathan are in different crowds in school but they don't know each other. Lucas is not Nathan's brother but they are best friends and the hang out in the same crowd. Peyton is Haley's best friend and they are in the outsider's crowd. Brooke, Tim, and Jake could be in whatever crowd you want them. I would also like for the adults to be in it. Then one day there is this play that everyone has to try out for and the play is Romeo and Juliet (hey it's perfect for them.) Anyway Nathan and Haley tryout and get the part of Romeo and Juliet. The teacher makes them practice with each other every time they have free period. They start to get close and then one day they kiss when the are practicing the kiss scene and then they avoid each other and Nathan starts to act like he did before treating everyone in her crowd badly. But truth is they like each other. (Well, let me stop here cuz I think you get my point)(I also got this idea from a movie)
Disclaimer: I own nothing Rating: PG-13 (explicit language)
It was like a long and deep river that separated both groups. If you ever tried to cross to the other side, you would drown. The only way in was if they were willing to let down a bridge, helping you in. But it was only in a rare occasion in which this would ever happen.
Haley James, Peyton Sawyer, and Jake Simon would look in with disgust, as they would criticize everything about them. Well Peyton and Haley did most of the criticizing. Jake would just nod once in a while. He was just their friend, but not a close friend. Jake was always somewhat of a floater, because of his status on the basketball team. So he would be offered a hand in once in awhile. The reason that he wasn't offered a permanent spot on the other side was because he associated with Peyton and Haley.
The other group was with only the select seven. They did everything together, as if they were inseparable. They were also insufferable to Haley and Peyton at all times. They felt like if they were mean to the two, they would feel more powerful and they did. It was like a Hitler group. No one would question their authority. Everyone followed their words. Except Haley and Peyton, which made them the prey of humiliation.
Their leader was Nathan Scott, whose right hand man was his cousin and best friend, Lucas Scott. They controlled the group, the school. Right beneath these two were Brooke Davis, Tim Atkins, Gloria Carson, Kyle Jet, and Samantha Michaels. And they all had their little stereotypes that went with them. Nathan and Lucas were the star basketball players, and were worshipped to no extent.
Brooke Davis was head cheerleader, possibly the most beautiful and rich girl in school. She put every man's heart on his sleeves. Once she had you, there was no turning back. And if she dumped you, she would strip nearly everything out of you, like a vulture. But because of her sweet exterior, no one cared.
Tim Atkins was like a puppy. He would follow them around and did everything for them. He was known for throwing the wildest parties, but always ended up being the butt of all jokes. It didn't matter to him though. Because he was one of them, and just being that gave him power over most of the school.
Gloria Carson was the athletic chick with a body that wouldn't quit. She had this tanned skin throughout the year and was always seen with one boy or another at all times. She was a slut, yes, but a slut with standards. Not any boy would be able to get into her pants. She was the type that usually dated those older and high elite, for she liked the handsome and rich.
Kyle Jet was just a punk who had always been friends with the Scott's since they were diapers. He was only nice to his friends, being a complete ass to everyone else. He was the type who listened to The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones.
Samantha Michaels was by far the nicest of all of them; possibly the entire school. She had this sweet bite about her, with dry sarcasm and an opinionated voice. She was basically nice to everyone. If she were walking down the street, you wouldn't think of her to be one of the princesses of Tree Hill High. She was sweet, volunteering at a local daycare center every weekend and worked at the hospital and much as she could have time. Also with an exceptionally good head on her shoulders, she might be the valedictorian that year with barely any competition. She was Catholic, attending mass every weekend, and was by far the most religious person in school. So why was she in this group? Because Lucas Scott had the biggest crush on her since they were in the second grade. Samantha was as cute as Brooke was beautiful. And because of this, Lucas had her stay in their group, because he didn't want anyone else to have her. But they weren't dating.
Haley and Peyton never wished to be a part of them. And for that, they were looked down upon. The first signs of this were when the boys of the seven were picking on another guy for asking Samantha out. The entire school just looked on, cheering Nathan, Lucas, Kyle, and Tim on. As Samantha desperately tried to remove them from beating the poor boy up, Peyton yelled at them for being such wimps.
"It's four against one. And that boy has a right to ask any girl he wants to out. So leave him the fuck alone."
Before anything else could happen, a teacher ran up, giving the four boys suspension. Since then, there was bitter air that flowed between them. On that river, a bridge would form a few times, so the other lower people could look in. But Haley and Peyton never even had a glimpse of it. But that was all soon to change.
"Hey Peyton, what's wrong with you today?"
Peyton looked over the river to the seven.
"Those fucked up ass's spilled coke into my locker again. And one of them spit out a spitball into my hair. It took me all of 5th period to get it out. Some day, they are going to get it."
"I know what you mean. But whatever, we can't let them get to us. Oh yeah, did you see the bulletin up for."
"The school production of Shakespeare's overused and abused story of two tragic loves. Yeah I saw it."
"I think I want to try out."
"Haley we went through this already. The drama teacher hates us. Whenever we are around, she has this stick up a stick up her ass. And try, as I might, could not pull it out. She loves those seven though, practically worships them with all her being. And us, she hates us with a thousand suns Haley. She is full of spite for us."
"It isn't that bad."
"Are you kidding? We are going to be killed if we even think about trying out Haley. I can even list what roles each will play. Nathan or Lucas with have the role of Romeo. The other will get the part of Mercutio, which is evident. Samantha with get Juliet, because Juliet was chaste and none of the other girls can pull that off. Tim and Kyle with get Capulet or Montague, and Gloria with Brooke with get Lady Capulet or Montague."
"But we can at least try out right?"
"I don't know Haley."
"Come on Peyton, you know I don't ask for much, so just do me this one favor. You're my best friend, come on."
Peyton was contemplating in her mind. To do or not to do, that is the question. Damn, Shakespeare always got to her.
"Fine I'll do it."
*~*~*
After school, they were surprised to see so many people line up. Or more, so many lower classman line up. But they had senior privileges, so both got to act first. Haley tried out for the part of the Nurse. Peyton, as Paris.
"I don't understand why the MEN get the most parts in this play. There aren't even half as many women in here than men."
It didn't matter that Haley pointed out this was written in a different time period. She wouldn't listen. Both were pleasantly surprised to find that there were five judges; the other four didn't even know them. Both served their lines perfectly. The seven came and did their lines. And it was announced.
"The casting list will be shown tomorrow."
The very next day, Haley was in a hurry to see the list. It was always a small dream of hers to be big, to show the world that she was somebody. She wanted to come back to the high school reunion, and laugh at everyone's face for making fun of her or giving either her or Peyton hell. She saw on top.
Nathan Scott- Romeo Haley James- Juliet
What the hell? She tried out for the part of the Nurse, not Juliet! She looked down to see who had gotten that part.
Samantha Michaels- Nurse
All was wrong in this world. She quickly went into the drama room to have a little 'conversation' with the teacher.
"Hello? Mrs. Kerr?"
Mrs. Kerr quickly turned around, and when she saw it was Haley, she turned back to her original task.
"What would you like Haley?"
"Mrs. Kerr, I tried out for the part of the Nurse, not Juliet. Sammy got that part and she didn't even try out for it."
"I put those who were best for the role in that part."
"But."
"Look Ms. James, as much as I enjoy this little conversation we are having, I would much appreciate that you don't waste my time. I am very busy, so if you want to drop, then just do it and get it all over with."
"That's what you want me to do, isn't it?"
"My intentions are the same for everyone else. I want this to be a good production, so I don't want any doubters or people who questions my intentions in anyway. I will be spending seven weeks with the people on that list, so please, if your intentions are to accuse me for trying to make you quit, and then remember I could have just ignored you. Now, what is your decision Ms. James, I know many people who would die to have your role."
"I'll do it."
She left, just in time to bump into Samantha.
"Oh Haley, I heard you got the role. That's really awesome."
"Yeah, but I didn't even try out for that part."
"Do you want my personal opinion? She gave you that role because I begged her not to cast me as Juliet."
"What? Why not?"
"God, I am so sick of this entire school expecting me to be the lead of all this. I really do sometimes get sick of being in the spotlight you know?"
"With the friends you hang around with, I wouldn't be surprised."
"They're nice, don't get me wrong. But yeah, they can be such immature pricks to everyone else that tries to get in their way. But hey, I try calling it determination. You can call it whatever you like."
"By far, you are the nicest from your friends."
"I would take that as a complement, but I guess I'm not supposed to because I am their friend. But you know what? What the hell, thanks. Oh shit, it's almost eight. I have to bug Mr. Myval about the new English assignment, which I think is fully dim for the fact that it's irrational. So yeah, see you later or not. Bye."
Peyton came up right behind her as Samantha left. And started to walk with Haley to their first period.
"What did you owe the pleasure of speaking to Princess Sammy herself?"
"You know she isn't that bad Peyton."
"Yeah, but it's easier just hating groups as a whole. And because she is so damn fucken nice, I needed some reason to dislike her right?"
"Or you can like her."
"But what's the fun in that. But yeah, I heard you got the part of Juliet. She must have been pissed."
"No, to my surprise, she asked for the part of the Nurse."
"Oh, now that's new. But I got the part of Paris."
"She actually gave you that?! Wow, that lady must have been drunk."
"Thanks for the support Haley."
"You know fully well she hates us. You keep telling me constantly."
"I just thought of something. You are doing this play with Mr. Nathan Scott himself right? I can't wait to see what develops there."
"What are you talking about Peyton?"
"I mean, your guys are going to have all these little romantic scenes."
"Don't make me barf, I just had breakfast. Moving on, we need to get to class. I'll see you later."
Within the month, everything they knew as their 'social life' was to change.
I want it to be that Haley and Nathan are in different crowds in school but they don't know each other. Lucas is not Nathan's brother but they are best friends and the hang out in the same crowd. Peyton is Haley's best friend and they are in the outsider's crowd. Brooke, Tim, and Jake could be in whatever crowd you want them. I would also like for the adults to be in it. Then one day there is this play that everyone has to try out for and the play is Romeo and Juliet (hey it's perfect for them.) Anyway Nathan and Haley tryout and get the part of Romeo and Juliet. The teacher makes them practice with each other every time they have free period. They start to get close and then one day they kiss when the are practicing the kiss scene and then they avoid each other and Nathan starts to act like he did before treating everyone in her crowd badly. But truth is they like each other. (Well, let me stop here cuz I think you get my point)(I also got this idea from a movie)
Disclaimer: I own nothing Rating: PG-13 (explicit language)
It was like a long and deep river that separated both groups. If you ever tried to cross to the other side, you would drown. The only way in was if they were willing to let down a bridge, helping you in. But it was only in a rare occasion in which this would ever happen.
Haley James, Peyton Sawyer, and Jake Simon would look in with disgust, as they would criticize everything about them. Well Peyton and Haley did most of the criticizing. Jake would just nod once in a while. He was just their friend, but not a close friend. Jake was always somewhat of a floater, because of his status on the basketball team. So he would be offered a hand in once in awhile. The reason that he wasn't offered a permanent spot on the other side was because he associated with Peyton and Haley.
The other group was with only the select seven. They did everything together, as if they were inseparable. They were also insufferable to Haley and Peyton at all times. They felt like if they were mean to the two, they would feel more powerful and they did. It was like a Hitler group. No one would question their authority. Everyone followed their words. Except Haley and Peyton, which made them the prey of humiliation.
Their leader was Nathan Scott, whose right hand man was his cousin and best friend, Lucas Scott. They controlled the group, the school. Right beneath these two were Brooke Davis, Tim Atkins, Gloria Carson, Kyle Jet, and Samantha Michaels. And they all had their little stereotypes that went with them. Nathan and Lucas were the star basketball players, and were worshipped to no extent.
Brooke Davis was head cheerleader, possibly the most beautiful and rich girl in school. She put every man's heart on his sleeves. Once she had you, there was no turning back. And if she dumped you, she would strip nearly everything out of you, like a vulture. But because of her sweet exterior, no one cared.
Tim Atkins was like a puppy. He would follow them around and did everything for them. He was known for throwing the wildest parties, but always ended up being the butt of all jokes. It didn't matter to him though. Because he was one of them, and just being that gave him power over most of the school.
Gloria Carson was the athletic chick with a body that wouldn't quit. She had this tanned skin throughout the year and was always seen with one boy or another at all times. She was a slut, yes, but a slut with standards. Not any boy would be able to get into her pants. She was the type that usually dated those older and high elite, for she liked the handsome and rich.
Kyle Jet was just a punk who had always been friends with the Scott's since they were diapers. He was only nice to his friends, being a complete ass to everyone else. He was the type who listened to The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones.
Samantha Michaels was by far the nicest of all of them; possibly the entire school. She had this sweet bite about her, with dry sarcasm and an opinionated voice. She was basically nice to everyone. If she were walking down the street, you wouldn't think of her to be one of the princesses of Tree Hill High. She was sweet, volunteering at a local daycare center every weekend and worked at the hospital and much as she could have time. Also with an exceptionally good head on her shoulders, she might be the valedictorian that year with barely any competition. She was Catholic, attending mass every weekend, and was by far the most religious person in school. So why was she in this group? Because Lucas Scott had the biggest crush on her since they were in the second grade. Samantha was as cute as Brooke was beautiful. And because of this, Lucas had her stay in their group, because he didn't want anyone else to have her. But they weren't dating.
Haley and Peyton never wished to be a part of them. And for that, they were looked down upon. The first signs of this were when the boys of the seven were picking on another guy for asking Samantha out. The entire school just looked on, cheering Nathan, Lucas, Kyle, and Tim on. As Samantha desperately tried to remove them from beating the poor boy up, Peyton yelled at them for being such wimps.
"It's four against one. And that boy has a right to ask any girl he wants to out. So leave him the fuck alone."
Before anything else could happen, a teacher ran up, giving the four boys suspension. Since then, there was bitter air that flowed between them. On that river, a bridge would form a few times, so the other lower people could look in. But Haley and Peyton never even had a glimpse of it. But that was all soon to change.
"Hey Peyton, what's wrong with you today?"
Peyton looked over the river to the seven.
"Those fucked up ass's spilled coke into my locker again. And one of them spit out a spitball into my hair. It took me all of 5th period to get it out. Some day, they are going to get it."
"I know what you mean. But whatever, we can't let them get to us. Oh yeah, did you see the bulletin up for."
"The school production of Shakespeare's overused and abused story of two tragic loves. Yeah I saw it."
"I think I want to try out."
"Haley we went through this already. The drama teacher hates us. Whenever we are around, she has this stick up a stick up her ass. And try, as I might, could not pull it out. She loves those seven though, practically worships them with all her being. And us, she hates us with a thousand suns Haley. She is full of spite for us."
"It isn't that bad."
"Are you kidding? We are going to be killed if we even think about trying out Haley. I can even list what roles each will play. Nathan or Lucas with have the role of Romeo. The other will get the part of Mercutio, which is evident. Samantha with get Juliet, because Juliet was chaste and none of the other girls can pull that off. Tim and Kyle with get Capulet or Montague, and Gloria with Brooke with get Lady Capulet or Montague."
"But we can at least try out right?"
"I don't know Haley."
"Come on Peyton, you know I don't ask for much, so just do me this one favor. You're my best friend, come on."
Peyton was contemplating in her mind. To do or not to do, that is the question. Damn, Shakespeare always got to her.
"Fine I'll do it."
*~*~*
After school, they were surprised to see so many people line up. Or more, so many lower classman line up. But they had senior privileges, so both got to act first. Haley tried out for the part of the Nurse. Peyton, as Paris.
"I don't understand why the MEN get the most parts in this play. There aren't even half as many women in here than men."
It didn't matter that Haley pointed out this was written in a different time period. She wouldn't listen. Both were pleasantly surprised to find that there were five judges; the other four didn't even know them. Both served their lines perfectly. The seven came and did their lines. And it was announced.
"The casting list will be shown tomorrow."
The very next day, Haley was in a hurry to see the list. It was always a small dream of hers to be big, to show the world that she was somebody. She wanted to come back to the high school reunion, and laugh at everyone's face for making fun of her or giving either her or Peyton hell. She saw on top.
Nathan Scott- Romeo Haley James- Juliet
What the hell? She tried out for the part of the Nurse, not Juliet! She looked down to see who had gotten that part.
Samantha Michaels- Nurse
All was wrong in this world. She quickly went into the drama room to have a little 'conversation' with the teacher.
"Hello? Mrs. Kerr?"
Mrs. Kerr quickly turned around, and when she saw it was Haley, she turned back to her original task.
"What would you like Haley?"
"Mrs. Kerr, I tried out for the part of the Nurse, not Juliet. Sammy got that part and she didn't even try out for it."
"I put those who were best for the role in that part."
"But."
"Look Ms. James, as much as I enjoy this little conversation we are having, I would much appreciate that you don't waste my time. I am very busy, so if you want to drop, then just do it and get it all over with."
"That's what you want me to do, isn't it?"
"My intentions are the same for everyone else. I want this to be a good production, so I don't want any doubters or people who questions my intentions in anyway. I will be spending seven weeks with the people on that list, so please, if your intentions are to accuse me for trying to make you quit, and then remember I could have just ignored you. Now, what is your decision Ms. James, I know many people who would die to have your role."
"I'll do it."
She left, just in time to bump into Samantha.
"Oh Haley, I heard you got the role. That's really awesome."
"Yeah, but I didn't even try out for that part."
"Do you want my personal opinion? She gave you that role because I begged her not to cast me as Juliet."
"What? Why not?"
"God, I am so sick of this entire school expecting me to be the lead of all this. I really do sometimes get sick of being in the spotlight you know?"
"With the friends you hang around with, I wouldn't be surprised."
"They're nice, don't get me wrong. But yeah, they can be such immature pricks to everyone else that tries to get in their way. But hey, I try calling it determination. You can call it whatever you like."
"By far, you are the nicest from your friends."
"I would take that as a complement, but I guess I'm not supposed to because I am their friend. But you know what? What the hell, thanks. Oh shit, it's almost eight. I have to bug Mr. Myval about the new English assignment, which I think is fully dim for the fact that it's irrational. So yeah, see you later or not. Bye."
Peyton came up right behind her as Samantha left. And started to walk with Haley to their first period.
"What did you owe the pleasure of speaking to Princess Sammy herself?"
"You know she isn't that bad Peyton."
"Yeah, but it's easier just hating groups as a whole. And because she is so damn fucken nice, I needed some reason to dislike her right?"
"Or you can like her."
"But what's the fun in that. But yeah, I heard you got the part of Juliet. She must have been pissed."
"No, to my surprise, she asked for the part of the Nurse."
"Oh, now that's new. But I got the part of Paris."
"She actually gave you that?! Wow, that lady must have been drunk."
"Thanks for the support Haley."
"You know fully well she hates us. You keep telling me constantly."
"I just thought of something. You are doing this play with Mr. Nathan Scott himself right? I can't wait to see what develops there."
"What are you talking about Peyton?"
"I mean, your guys are going to have all these little romantic scenes."
"Don't make me barf, I just had breakfast. Moving on, we need to get to class. I'll see you later."
Within the month, everything they knew as their 'social life' was to change.