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CH18:
Already on the second month of school, Peyton has adjusted herself back to the Tree Hill life. Throughout the summer she and Haley have hung out more, along with the Scott's. Though at times it was awkward because of Naley romance, that Lucas and her felt like the extra wheels. Haley walked to her locker, switching books. Nathan surprised her from the back.
"Nathan. You startled me" Haley said, looking at him.
"My bad, so what class you going to now?" Nathan asked.
"To government and you?" she asked, as they walked to their classes.
"To economics. I was wondering if tomorrow after school you want to go to the movies?" Nathan asked.
"I guess, for once I don't do anything that today" she said.
"Cool, so I'll see you at lunch" he said, leaning in for a kiss, then they both walked their separate ways. Haley walked into her classroom, and sat next to Peyton who zoned out to her own little world.
"Peyton, you ok?" Haley asked. She turned to her.
"Yeah, just tired" Peyton weakly smiled. Haley nodded, taking out her notes, while Peyton kept thinking about what happened about a month ago.
Flashback:
Peyton was out at the record store, looking for a new album. Moments later, someone she never expected surprised her.
"Auntie Alyssa! What are you doing here?" Peyton said, hugging her.
"Oh Peyton how I missed you. I'm here to be with you, but you cant tell anyone, I want to surprise them" she lied.
"That's great, but where have you been? What happened? I have so much to ask you" Peyton said. Alyssa smiled.
"I just got sick again. But I'm back for good, and no one is going to tear me apart from you" Alyssa said hugging Peyton once more.
"Good" Peyton said smiling.
"Lets go eat" Alyssa said, as they exited the store.
End of flashback
Peyton smiled to herself. Everyday after practice or whenever possible she would visit her aunt to hang out with. She wasthe mom that was robbed from her a long ago. She shook her head a whiole later, getting focused on the lector.
At Lunch…
"Hey Peyton" Lucas said, sitting next to her. She looked up at him, smiling.
"Hey, what's up?" she asked him.
"Nothing much and you?" he asked.
"Same. Boring day as usual" she replied. Nathan and Haley soon joined in.
"Hey guys, I have something to tell you guys, so listen" Haley said. They looked at her.
"My first dance competition is today at 7. I'm so excited, and I would REALLY would want you guys to be there for me" Haley answered.
"You'll know I'll be there" Nathan said.
"Yeah sure I'll go, nothings better than seeing a bunch of girls shaking their asses" Lucas joked. Haley glared at him.
"And to support you. Go Haley" he said clapping his arms.
"Peyton, will you be there?" Haley asked.
"Yeah sure. Sounds fun" she said. Haley smiled.
"Alright. I'm excited" Haley said eating her food.
After School…
Peyton drove to the usual apartments after school. She entered the building to her aunts house.
"Hey aunt, I'm here" Peyton said, sitting on the couch.
"Hey sweetie, how was school?" she asked.
"A waste of my time. So I was wondering when are you going to tell me dad you're here?" Peyton asked. Alyssa sat next to Peyton.
"Peyton, I don't think it's time yet. Soon I promise" Alyssa said. Peyton nodded.
"So changing topics, guess what we're doing later on today?" Alyssa asked.
"What are we doing?" Peyton asked curiously.
"I got us tickets to go see a concert, center stage" Alyssa said.
"That's great! No, I cant wait, but wait... No, I cant go" Peyton frowned.
"Why not?" Alyssa almost screamed.
"Because I promised Haley I would go to her dance competition" Peyton said.
"Is it really important?" Alyssa asked.
"I think it is. She asked me to go to support her" Peyton said.
"But wont she have more competitions later, and this is a once in a life time concert" Alyssa grinned, showing her the tickets. Peyton looked at them.
"I guess I can call Haley and ask her if its really important. If it isn't, I can go to the concert" Peyton said, taking out her cell phone. She dialed her number.
"Hello" Haley answered.
"Hales, hi, I called you about you dance thing-
"Peyton yeah it's at 7 in downtown. Look I don't mean to sound like a bitch but I really have to practice. See you then" Haley hung up. Peyton groaned.
"It's not important. Now lets go to the mall to buy me an outfit" Peyton smiled. Alyssa grinned, grabbing her purse.
A Couple Hours Later…
"Thanks guys for being here, where's Peyton?" Haley asked, after kissing Nathan.
"I think she's on her way. Wow this place is full" Lucas said.
"Yeah it is, I'm really nervous. Nathan let me borrow your phone" Haley said. He handed it to her. She dialed her number. It kept ringing then it went to her voicemail.
"I hope she' ok" Haley said. Nathan hugged her.
"Don't worry about her, she'll be here" Nathan said. She smiled at him.
"Thanks well I have to go. Wish me luck" she said.
"Good luck" they both said to her, and then walked to there seats. A couples more minutes past, and still no Peyton in sight. Haley again redialed her number, she only thought the worse. But after reassuring by her friends, she shook of the feeling and positioned herself in her spot, before starting the dance.
With Peyton, she and her aunt were at the concert, enjoying themselves and the really loud music.
The Next Day…
Haley pushed Peyton, slightly by her locker.
"Where the hell where you yesterday? I must of called you a hundred times" Haley angirly asked..
"I'm sorry. It's just that, um. My dad was sick so I was by his side all yesterday. I couldn't answer the phone at all. I meant to call you" Peyton lied. Haley's anger features turned to concerned.
"Is he ok?" Haley asked worried.
"Yeah, he's totally fine" Peyton lied again.
"Well next time, try to call me if possible. I was worried" Haley said, crossing her arms.
"Don't worry. I'm fine. So how did the dance thing go?" Peyton asked as they walked to their class.
"We won! It was so fun. Oh by the way guess what I have?" Haley asked.
"What?" Peyton asked. Haley flipped out the same tickets her aunt had for the concert.
"Tickets for the hottest concert. I thought we go, since you know with me and Nathan been together all the time, we hang. So want to go?" Haley asked. Peyton faked a smile. They were for today.
"It's today... I don't think I can" Peyton said.
"Why?" Haley asked.
"My dad, I forgot he is not fully recovered. Sorry" Peyton said.
"Oh, it's ok. I guess I can take Nate or Luke. Ok then, see you at lunch" Haley said, walking different direction. Peyton watched her walk away, feeling awful. She had been lying to Haley about her aunt, but her aunt was special to her. She didn't want to share her with Haley, but Haley as her best friend. She sighed walking inside her classroom, thinking someway she would make it up.