Authors Note: Ok, a little more on my own personal back ground. I dont like drama., i have way to much in my life so if you like it, i wouldnt recomend reading my story (not that you wouldnt still enjoy it) there will be some drama, but that isn't all this is going to be about. Just so you all know. Also, i'm not good at the whole paragraph thing, So if you dont like the way i do it, please forgive me for that one bad habit. I know i didnt do my paragraphs right... sorry. that's all.. and thank you for all the comments loved them all! keep commenting. i love to hear what you guys think! (btw i also take requests if you have a story line but dont like to write let me know and i'll write one and be sure to put your name in it !) thanks everyone!

- Rachelle -

chapter 2

Peyton and Jake were walking down the halls of Tree Hill High, hand in hand. They had gotten lucky with their schedules and ended up with three out of four classes together. The last class of the day, was different but they didn't really mind because their fourth block was basketball practice for Jake, and cheerleading for Peyton. Since Brooke was also dating someone on the basketball team and was the captain she chose where the squad practiced, and 9 times out of 10, it was in the gym with the boys.

Peyton and Jake, reached their English class and took two seats in the back of the room. Right before the bell rang, Haley and Lucas came running in.

"I swear Lucas, one of these days I'm gonna make you stand in the vending machine line by yourself. you almost made me late." Haley told Lucas in a semi-joking/semi-serious way. Lucas looked at her with his puppy dog eyes. "But, you're my best friend, and most of the time I buy you one too." Lucas said eyeing the Dr. Pepper in Haley's hand, that he had just bought her. She looked down as well and laughed. "yeah well, maybe I'll just buy my own from the shorter line you refuse to get in." Lucas grimaced, "That damn vending machine hates me." Peyton, Jake and Haley all laughed. "if you all are done I'd like to begin class." Said the teacher. The kids looked up at him. They knew the teacher was joking, he was one of the most popular teachers in the school, because of his laid back attitude. He was also one of the most despised teachers, by all the other teachers because unlike everyone else (except whitey) he got respect from his students. "Well actually sir, we were just about to discuss, "The Count Of Monte Cristo" book we were assigned to read for this class." Said Haley in a mocking tone, Peyton picked up, "yeah, we were just about to get a piece of paper to compare and contrast the book with the movie." By this time the whole class was laughing and anyone could tell the teacher was having a hard time keeping a straight face. Lucas joined in on the fun. "Yeah, and after that we were going to sit and discuss all the chapters and map out where the different parts of the story are, like the storyline, and the climax, and the plot. You know that kind of stuff. Jake grinned, and to everyone's surprise joined in as well. "I'm most excited about the 5 page essay we have to write, single spaced AND 12 size font, WHAT FUN!" After the class settled down a little bit, the teacher replied their sarcasm. "well, since you are all as excited as you seem, you'll love what I have in store for you, for today. Clear your desks everyone, pop quiz." everyone groaned except the four friends, who all laughed. Even though they played basketball and cheered and were stereotyped as dumb jocks and air head cheerleaders, they were all actually very smart, and did really well in school. The Teacher passed out the tests, 3 pages long, 40 questions all together. When everyone was finished they had 4 works sheets to do. After that they could have free time. The teacher hoped they would do the wise thing and use it for writing the essay that was due on Friday. Of course, most of the kids in the class were lucky to get their name on the first worksheet.
When class was over, the four friends walked out of class talking about the game that was going to take place that night. Everyone planned on going to Tim Smith's house for a party afterward.. it was Friday night, the only homework anyone had was the essay for English not due for another 7 days. Everyone needed some time to relax and chill out. Haley was headed to her locker after English class, one more class for the day and then her favorite part of school, practice. When she reached her locker, she put in her combination and pushed up. The locker didn't budge. "Ok, lets try it again." Haley said putting in her combination a second time, still no movement from the door. "Damn thing, you've got to be kidding me." Haley looked around to see if she could find anyone that could help her. Then she saw Nathan walking down the hall toward her. "Nathan, come help me!" She yelled to him. Nathan looked up at the sound of his name being called out, he looked over to see a frantic Haley. "What do you need?" He asked walking over. Haley looked at the ground and then looked up at him, but still didn't look him in the eyes, she was so embarrassed. "Ok, so this is going to sound totally Cinderella meeting Prince Charming in high school, but my locker is stuck, and I thought you might be able to open it." Haley said looking up at him meekly. Nathan laughed, "Yeah sure Cinderella," Nathan walked three feet down the hall and turned toward a locker, "What's your combination?" Haley just looked at him, 'oh my god Haley James could you BE any dumber? You weren't even at the right locker! And you thought you were embarrassed when it wouldn't open now how do you feel?
"19-47-13." Haley told him hoping that by some miracle her real locker would be jammed, that way she didn't look like a total idiot. Of course she had no such luck, Nathan put in her combination, and it opened effortlessly. "I Guess you just have to have that Prince Charming touch." He said turning to smile at Haley. "Yeah, I guess." Haley said trying to shrug off what had just happened. Why did she care what Nathan thought of her anyway? "Well, I've got to get to class, I'll see ya' in a little bit ok?" Nathan said walking off toward his next class meeting up with some friends from the basketball team and their girlfriends.

"Haley James, I can't believe you just tried to open the wrong locker with your combination." Brooke said as she walked up behind her in the hall. Haley whipped around, "You saw huh?" Brooke started laughing… "It was pretty funny once I realized what you were doing… I was about to come up and ask, but you called to Nathan before I could get over here.." Brooke was trying her hardest to not laugh at Haley. "Shut up, and tell NO ONE!" Haley warned Brooke. "Now why would I do that? Besides, you're getting drunk tonight, it'll be much funnier when you tell it." Brooke said not even half joking, she knew her friend only to well. When Haley was drunk, you could pretty much get her to tell you anything. That's how Brooke found out Lucas liked her. The only reason Haley and Lucas were still friends, is because Brooke liked him too. If she hadn't and Haley had told her, Lucas probably would have killed her, and told her parents she ran away. Not that her parents were ever around to noticed her absence. Haley rolled her eyes at her friend and turned to walk off to class, running right into Alex Rugson. "Sor-oh it's you, why don't you watch where you're going Hally? (yes her name is supposed to be spelt hally there) "Haley backed up and noticed who had just run into her, "What's wrong Rugby, got no coordination the halls, just like on the court?" Haley asked smiling rudely. Brooke snickered beside her. "Watch yourself girl, one of these days you're really going to piss me off." Alex said getting in Haley's face. Haley stood up a little taller, "Yeah, you can tell I'm really worried about that now can't you?" Haley asked. Suddenly Alex was pulled away from Haley and spun around to face Nathan. "Get in her face like that again Rugby, and I'll make sure you sit the rest of your high school basketball career." Alex put his arms up in a surrendering motion. "She started it man, you need to tell the girl to respect people." Alex said, trying to hide the easily visible fear in his eyes. He pushed Nathan's hands away and walked off toward his class room, making sure to not make eye contact with anyone on the way there. Haley watched him go and then turned to Nathan, "I could have taken care of that on my own ya' know?" Nathan smiled, "Yeah, I know. I thought it was safer for him if I did it." Nathan laughed and walked off to his class yet again. Brooke couldn't do anything but give Haley an I-told-you-so look. Before Brooke could say anything Haley put her hand in her face, "Don't even. he does not like me, get that into your thick head.." Haley walked off leaving Brooke standing in the middle of the hall.

Bad idea on Haley's part, if she had just kept Brooke walking and talking she wouldn't have had time to think… she wouldn't have had time to form a plan on how to get her brother and Haley together. Brooke walked to class going over the details in her head. Oh yes, this was definitely going to be an interesting night. The bus ride to the game, the game itself, the bus ride home, AND the party afterward, that made a lot of quality time for friends to hang out. Or make out…