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Chapter 5: Goodbye…. Tree Hill

Haley jut checked her suitcases, and was now staring at the three people that meant everything to her, her mother, her brother and her goofy best friend.

"I'm going to miss you so much…" Sobbed Brooke hugging Haley tightly "I promised I'd be strong but…but I can't. How am I supposed to survive 9 months without you!" Asked Brooke burying her face in Haley's neck.

Haley looked at Lucas and Karen helplessly. They were both trying to contain their laugher; Brooke was such a drama queen.

"Come on D." Said Haley stroking her hair. "You're going to be just fine and…and you're coming to visit soon." Added Haley trying to sound cheerful, but this was Brooke's job and she wasn't use to it being reversed. "The captain of Tree Hill cheerleaders has to be strong!" Added Haley desperately.

"Oh!! You think I'll get the spot?" Asked Brooke with her eyes lighting up excitedly.

"Of course you will!!" Said Haley with a big smile. "Don't you think so?" She asked Lucas.

"Totally!" Confirmed Lucas nodding.

Brooke finally let go of Haley.

Now boarding passengers for fight 231 to Paris. Said a loud voice in the microphone.

"That's me." Said Haley trying to keep a brave face and not breaking down.

"Gosh Little Sis!" Said Lucas hugging her. "Please be good and…and don't let guys fool you, they're all evil!!" Added Lucas seriously.

"No problem big brother…" Said Haley laughing. She frowned, she could barely see behind her brothers' shoulder while they hugged, but she could swear she saw Nathan standing there.

As soon as they broke their embrace Haley looked again, but Nathan wasn't there. Geez girl! Now you're actually hallucinating! Good thing you're leaving! She thought to herself shaking her head and trying to clear it.

Karen walked to Haley and gently brushed her cheek. "Be good baby girl, I'm so proud of you." Said Karen with a warm smile. "Take care of yourself and have fun, but not too much." She added hugging her daughter.

"I'm going to miss you so much." Said Haley emotionally as her eyes filled up with tears. "But I'll be back for Christmas and…and…Gosh I'm going to miss Tree Hill."

"Remember Baby…There is only one Tree Hill and it's your home," added Karen breaking their embrace. "And give us a call as soon as you land okay?"

"I won't forget mom thanks." Said Haley with a shivering voice.

Haley looked at her brother who was holding her best friend in his arms. She smiled; they are going to be just fine, she thought. She waved to them and left quickly, knowing she was about to break down and didn't want anyone to see.

Once she got on the plane she put her I-pod on shuffle and the song that started playing was Goodbye Philadelphia by Peter Cincotti.

Haley let out a sarcastic laugh. Right!! What were the odds? I truly hope you'll find someone who will love you as much as I do Nathan, Haley thought looking out the window. Goodbye Tree Hill. I'll miss you. She added trying to get rid of the lump she had in her throat.

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Lucas dropped Brooke back at her house and his mother to the café. It was only 8 am and he didn't feel like going home. Letting his sister go was harder then he thought it would be.

It's probably this twin connection! He thought driving to the river court. Lucas needed to clear his head and the only place where he really was able to do that was the river court.

When he arrived there Lucas was surprised to see Nathan's car there as well, and seeing Nathan shooting hoops.

"What the hell?" Asked Lucas confused. "I'm sure it's a sign of the apocalypse! Nathan Scott awake before 11 am during the summer? What's happening man??" Asked Lucas clearly mocking Nathan.

"Ah ha!! Very funny big J!" Said Nathan sarcastically. "It's just I dunno…. I couldn't sleep!" Yeah right! After seeing your sister last night I couldn't sleep for some obscure reason and I came to the airport this morning to say bye, but when I saw her hugging you I bailed and left. He added to himself sarcastically. "How are you doing?" He asked changing subjects.

"Oh you know…" Said Lucas shrugging while taking the ball from Nathan's hands. "My little sister's going to travel Europe unsupervised with nobody around to crush the guys trying to get in her pants, but everyone is expecting me to be ok!" Said Lucas sarcastically.

"Chill out Luke." Said Nathan with a laugh. "You're sister is brilliant and mature! I'm sure you're worrying for nothing."

"I guess…." Said Lucas not really convinced. "Well…At least I see the bright side, she'll prolly stop having this weird and unhealthy crush on you!" Said Lucas grimacing throwing the ball to Nathan.

Nathan was too surprised and took the ball in the face.

"What?" He asked shocked.

"Oh come on!" Said Lucas laughing. "I thank you for having enough respect for my sister and pretending not to see it, but there's no way in hell you didn't know about it!" Added Lucas seriously. "Only a blind dude wouldn't have seen it and I'm not even sure about that."

"Yeah…" Said Nathan picking up the ball. He was trying to act nonchalant when he felt like his brain was about to explode. Haley has feelings for me? He thought shocked.

"I was actually happy she liked you." Said Lucas sincerely sitting on the table on the side of the court. "Because let's face it I knew you didn't want her and I was safe because she didn't look at any other guys." Lucas laughed sadly. "But this crush was starting to really make her suffer and I didn't feel right about it anymore. I was about to ask you to come clean with her in order for her to move on when she decided to leave," Lucas said shrugging. "I just hope she'll move on now. "

"I hope so too…" Said Nathan sitting down beside Lucas. However a part of him wished she wouldn't move on and he didn't know why.

"Hey boyfriend…" Peyton said stopping the friendly chat. "I was driving to your house to see how you were doing and I saw your car." She said gently putting a hand on his shoulder.

"I'm a bit depressed…" Said Lucas pouting. "I could use some comforting." He told her his eyes shining mischievously.

Peyton laughed. "Okay…. You're lucky you're hot!! "She added jokingly. "Ok…. Let's go and I'll give you some comforting." She added winking. She waved bye to Nathan and walked back to her car.

"You're good!!" Said Nathan to Lucas impressed. "Have fun!" He added trying to sound cheerful.

"Oh I will…." Said Lucas winking before running behind Peyton.

Nathan stayed on the table for a while looking at the river in deep thought. She loved you…WOW... I didn't see that one coming! How come I didn't notice it if it was that obvious? Nathan ran his hands through his hair. She knew the real you and she still loved you. He thought with disbelief. Nathan sighed. She's got so much to offer…why did she waste her time on loving me? It's going to be a long year. He thought surprisingly depressed. There's a mistake somewhere...He added to himself.