Heather dedided she was going to go for a walk. She was alone and didnt know where she would end up but it was a small town. How could anyone get lost? even if they were brand new. She walked past Karens Cafe. Heather met Karen the day after she arrivesd. She met Deb and Dan. Dam promised her he would let hr have an older car when she turned 16 in a month. She already knew wich one she wanted. Haley ha gotten one yesterday, a black suburba for when the whole gang went ou. She ofcourse met Peyton and Jake There were cool. She turned out to be an artist like Peyton. Jake promised to teach her how to play guitar. He said maybe they could do something at open mic him and her. She was a great singer like Haley.She fell in love with Jenny, and told Jake and Peyton she would babysit for her everyonce in a while. Lucas told her her about some good authors. She really loved to read. They had the same taste in books. She was told that Brooke-one she got out of the hospital and was feeling better- would teach her some routines, since Heather wanted to try out for the cheerleading squad. Heather was really excited about that. Haley also told her that they were gonna get horses. She liked Nathan the best out of all of Haleys friends. He was really funny, just like a big kid. Heather and Nathan had already played several pranks on Haley. They played basketball together too. Every night since she arrived in tree hill. the first night everyon went, the next 3 nights it was just Heather Haley and Nate. then a few nights it was just Nathan and Heather. She liked it that way. One on one.Heather thought Nathan was perfect for her sister.

Heather was at the Rivercourt shooting baskets when she heard footsteps. She turned around and saw a big broad shouldered figure walking toward her basketball in hand. She couldnt see his face because he was wearing a hoodie. She didnt want to meet anyone she wanted to turn and run but she couldnt. She was looking for a way out. the only way was to go straight, the way he was coming. 'just ignore him'. She thought to herself, then she turned around and started shooting again. the guy looked up, she could feel his eyes on her. She keptshooting. She hear dribbling,good, he is gettin the messge. Just then nother basketall went flying over her head and straight into the basket. It bounced towards Heather. Out of havit she caught it She turned and passed the ball to him then walked off the court walking over to the picnic table she tooke off her jaket wich left her in a sports bra and jeans. Heather tookd a drink of her water, turned and walked back to the court leaving her ball on the bench. The boy smiled at her. It was a nice smile she wouldnt mind seeing it day after day. He passed her the ball and the game began. They played and played for 3 hours straight. He ended up winning by 1 point. score was 175-174. Heather was pleased with the way she played. The stranger seemed a bit surprised but hid it well. Heather alked back over to the picnic table and took a drink, then tossed him her bottle when she realized he was looking at it longingly. He smiled and Drank the rest of what was in the bottle. Heather grabed her jacker and basketball, then started to walk away. she didint want to give him her name. He had to work for that. When she turned to go he waved to her, she waved back and ran off, all the way home.When she got hom, she fell asleep thinking abut that smile.