Audrey and Luke's first game. Drama? Maybe.
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"Friday Night Funhouse"
Audrey was running around the house Friday evening preparing for her first game.
"Dad?"
"Yeah Aud?" She ran into the room wearing her cheerleading uniform, her hair curled around her face and pinned, and struggling to put on her shoes.
"Have you seen my Poms? I dunno where they went!" Keith appeared out of the living room holding the blue and white pom-poms.
"You mean these? They were under the couch cushions." Audrey chuckled.
"Oh. Yeah! I put them there when Luke was over. I'm glad he doesn't go to the games." Keith grabbed his jacket and handed Audrey hers.
"Well, about that..." He started.
"What?" Said Audrey, walking out the door.
"Nevermind, let's just go."
Audrey walked into the gym 2 hours before it started.
"Hey Brooke!" She called, and sat down to begin stretching.
"Cousin Audrey, how you doing?" Brooke said, reaching toward her right foot.
"Good, good." Peyton came over a few minutes later with some news.
"So I think I know who you meant by Lucas." Audrey looked confused.
"Your other cousin or something?"
"Oh! Yeah, you met him?"
"Well, he's right over there." Peyton pointed to a blonde boy wearing the school's basketball uniform. It sported the name Scott, and the number 03. Audrey gave a low whistle.
"Hey, I'll be right back." Audrey jogged over to this guy. Nathan and Jake saw her coming over.
"Hey Audrey." They said in unison. Lucas turned around, and when he saw her he was surprised.
"Audrey? What the hell?" She placed her hands on her hips.
"Same to you! Your on the team? Why didn't you tell me?"
"Um, I could say the same thing. You look-" Audrey gave a short breath.
"I figured you'd think I'd sold out. Becoming a cheerleader and all? I didn't want you to freak out on me."
"I guess I thought the same thing." Audrey smacked his shoulder.
"Well good luck and whatever." Lucas laughed.
"Thanks Aud." She rolled her eyes and ran back to the squad.
After the game, Audrey was on her way out when Jake caught up.
"Audi!" Audrey turned around.
"Jakey!" He laughed.
"So what's up Jagelski?"
"Oh, where are you going right now?"
"The Cafe. You wanna come?"
"Sure." Audrey said good bye to Keith and went in Jake's car. They arrived at the cafe to see Karen opening a very large envelope.
"Hey Karen! What's that?" Audrey asked, pointing to the envelope.
"Oh, hi Audrey. What are you wearing? Hey Jake." Karen continued reading a bit further before answering the question. "It's actually from the cooking school in Italy I applied to a long time ago." Audrey gasped happily and started reading over her shoulder.
"It's my cheer uniform. Are you gonna go?" She asked.
"Uh huh. Oh, no, I don't think so. With Lucas and all, it wouldn't work out."
"Aww, but Miss Roe, this could be the chance of a life time!" Jake said, putting in his two cents. Karen smiled at them.
"I appreciate your encouragement, but I just don't think its the best idea..." Audrey sighed and drummed her fingers on the counter.
"Well, I guess it does come down to your choice." She said sadly. Karen nodded and got out two bowls.
"Chili?"
"Please!" Jake said. Karen and Audrey laughed as she served the chili into the bowls.
"Why don't you join us Mama K?" Audrey said, taking a spoonful of chili.
"Sure." She agreed, and pulled up a bowl for herself. Just then, Haley and Keith walked in, towing a disapointed Lucas. Audrey and Jake turned to see them.
"Daddy-o! Hales, Luke. Still upset?" Lucas gave her a look to kill. Karen pulled out 3 more bowls and filled them with chili. They all sat down and began eating silently. Audrey, of course, decided to break it.
"So," She said, between bites of chili and cornbread. "You know Brooke Davis, cheer captain?" Lucas laughed, Haley made a gagging motion, and Jake nodded. Keith and Karen just watched her intently.
"Well, when I went to that try-out, she was full on bitch mode. But then, I did my little backflip, and now i'm like her new best friend!" She took another bite of her chili. "Or second best friend, whatever. Her and that Peyton girl are tight."
"What, you don't like Peyton?" Jake asked, surprised. Audrey rolled her eyes.
"I guess she's ok. Not my favorite." She said, and got up to rinse out her bowl. "But I think she definetly has the hots for Luke." Haley looked up, just as surprised as Lucas.
"Isn't she dating Nathan?" Audrey laughed.
"Not for long, from what Brooke tells me." Lucas laughed softly. You could tell he was still upset and embarassed from that night's game.
"I think i'm gonna go to the river court." Lucas said, leaving the cafe. The remaining 5 exchanged unsure glances.
"Hey's probably going to pick up Peyton." Audrey said.
After the Cafe, Jake and Audrey found themselves walking along the river like they used to do when they were together.
I wonder what he's thinking.
I wonder what she's thinking.
"Do you remember when we used to come here, like, every night?" Audrey asked. Jake smiled.
"Yeah. It was so beautiful. Almost as beautiful as you are-were." Audrey gave a small chuckle and looked around. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew.
"Ooh, it's freezing!" Audrey said, shivering in her cheer uniform and a black sweater. Jake took off his basketball jacket.
"Here, take it." Audrey stared at the jacket.
"Oh, no, I couldn't. I mean, won't you be cold?" Jake smiled.
"Nah. Just take it." Audrey smiled slyly and took the jacket.
"So, do you wanna come see Jenny?" Jake asked, after looking at his watch. "I promised I'd be back by 10:30, and it's almost 10:15." Audrey stopped.
"Jenny."
"Yeah..."
"As in Nikki's daughter?" Jake looked at her concerningly.
"No. As in my daughter. Nikki isn't in her life, and doesn't deserve to be." Audrey looked a bit happier at this statement.
"Um, sure, I guess."
