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CH22:
"I don't know…Yet" Peyton said exciting the school with Clarissa.
Brooke stepped out of the classroom, crossing her arms. She was right, Peyton was not to be trusted; and claming to be Haley's 'best friend.' What a bunch of bull. Sighing, she walked over to the gym for practice. Once she was inside, she noticed Haley sitting lonesome, deep in thought.
"Hey girl. Are you ok?" Brooke asked softly. Haley looked up at her, showing a weak smile. Brooke sat next to her.
"Not really" Haley barely whispered. Brooke slouched back, exhaling.
"I'm sorry" she said. Haley turned to her, puzzled.
"Why? You haven't done anything" Haley said.
"Yes I have. I been a horrible friend" Brooke said. Haley continued her puzzled expression.
"I don't understand, what you're trying to tell me?" she asked worried.
"With Lucas, and trying to get with Nathan, when liked him. I'm sorry-
"But that's all in the past. It's done and over with-
"I know, it doesn't feel right though. I not used to boundaries and I still feel horrible to what I did to Lucas" Brooke said, looking down in shame.
"Don't beat yourself over that, it happened like almost a year ago-
"Does he hate me?" Brooke asked. Haley remained quiet.
"It's better if he does…than know the truth" she mumble, but Haley heard her.
"Brooke spit it out. What are you trying to tell me?" Haley asked once more.
"I was drugged that night by Micheal-
"Brooke! Why didn't-
"Because either way, I still slept with him. Anyways like it'll matter, it was a long time ago. I prefer him believing I did it on purpose than the other way around" Brooke muttered. Haley gave her an sympathetic smile.
"I'm sorry Brooke, Micheal's an ass, but I still think you should tell Lucas" Haley said. Brooke lightly chuckled.
"Doesn't matter…Sorry about Peyton" Brooke said.
"How did you know?" Haley responded quickly.
"Other that it's written all over your face, I heard something" Brooke said. Haley continued to look at her.
"What did you hear?" Haley asked.
"She's plotting something against you. I heard it myself" Brooke said. Haley looked down, placing loose hair strands behind her ear.
"When?" Haley asked quietly.
"Couple minutes ago. After you and Nathan left. The whole thing with Clarissa was a set up. She wanted it to look like Nathan was cheating on you" Brooke said. Haley continued to look at the floor. Silence roamed between them. Haley tried to smile, or at least respond but couldn't. She stood up form the floor, walking toward the squad. Brooke remained sitting on the floor, observing Haley.
"Everyone, practice has been cancelled. Something came up. Tomorrow we'll practice, after school at 4" Haley said. Every girl looked confused but followed the rules, exiting the gym. A couple of minutes later only Haley and Brooke were in the gym. Brooke stood up walking to Haley. Haley remained still, eyes closed, her hand covering her eyes.
"Hales" Brooke said lightly. Haley sniffed.
"Why Brooke? What have I ever done to her? What did I do to fuck up our friendship?" Haley saskd, tears pouring out of her eyes. Brooke stepped closer, hugging her tight.
"Nothing. She's jealous of you. I heard her say, that it's not fair for you to be happy, while she suffers" Brooke said. Haley cleared her throat, releasing from the hug.
"Suffer? How the hell is she suffering? I'm the one that has been miserable because of her crazy ass. She's the one that's been tormenting me! What else did you hear?" Haley asked, wiping the tears away.
"Nothing more. Only that" Brooke said. Haley remained quiet.
"I'm so sorry Haley. She is a crazy hoe, waiting for a black eye or two. She doesn't deserve a friend like you. You need to drop her for good, block her off your friends list, or whatever" Brooke said. Haley chuckled.
"I think more outside than myspace" Haley said.
"Hey, either way your blocking the bitch" Brooke smiled. Haley smiled back. But kept thinking, easier said than done.
The next day…
Haley walked inside her classroom. Peyton instantly looked at her, smiling. Haley ignored her, smiling at Brooke, walking to the back of the classroom. Peyton remained still, resisting the urge to turn around. She slowly exhaled, taking out her compact mirror. Flipping it open, she turned it towards Brooke and Haley. They were laughing about something, probably her. She felt angry, hurt but most of all jealousy that she went over to all people, Brooke; the biggest tramp in the school. She placed a firm face on, turning to Clarissa.
"Hey, tomorrow lets skip this class" Peyton flatly said. Clarissa nodded, not really caring.
"Ladies and gentleman, today begins our culture project, 5 per group. I'm going to choose leaders. Leaders come up front and choose your partners. Kim, Leslie, Henry, Mike and Haley" he said. All 5 students stood in front of the class. They drew straws and Haley won. She scanned around the room. Peyton tried to lock eyes with her, but Haley didn't even look at her once.
"Brooke, Jessica, Myron, Hillarie, and… Paul" she said. Peyton glared at her, but once again, Haley didn't care. She inhaled, waiting for her name to be called.
After the class, Peyton exited the classroom fast, and caught with Haley.
"Hey Hales. Crazy project he left us, huh?" Peyton asked. Haley kept her eyes fixed on the hallway, not turning toward Peyton.
"Not really. I like group projects" Haley casually said.
"That's right. I forgot how much you're into school" Peyton weakly smiled. Damn what the fuck is wrong with her? She should be all happy with me, or something, Peyton thought. They turned the corner, toward the next hall.
"That's not the only thing you been forgetting?" Haley coldly said, entering the classroom, leaving a shocked Peyton.
At lunch, Brooke wanted to sit with Haley and her friends, even if Lucas was there.
"Just relax, he wont say anything to you. Believe me he's over it" Haley said, as both girls sat with the guys. Lucas looked at Haley, while she smiled at him, signaling to relax.
"Hi Nathan, Lucas" Brooke smiled at them. Nathan answered back, while Lucas just smiled at her.
"So how did it go in English" Nathan asked Haley.
"Like it was suppose to go. I ignored her, and didn't care. She kept wanting to talk to me, but I played cool, and didn't let my emotions show" Haley said.
"That's good. How are you keeping up?" Nathan asked.
"I'm good" Haley said to him, Nathan squeezed her hand, reassuring her that he's there for her. She looked at him smiling.
"Speaking of, here she comes" Lucas said.
"What the fuck?" Brooke asked towqard Peyton's crazy attitude. Haley remained still.
"Everyone, calm down" she whispered. Peyton stood above Haley.
"Hey guys. I thought I eat here, since I haven't in a long time" Peyton said, placing her try on the table. Though before she sat down, Brooke placed her purse on the seat where Peyton was about to sit in.
"Brooke take your purse out of the way" Peyton flashed a fake smile at her. Brooke did the same.
"Sorry there's no room" she said. Peyton looked around. Everyone was avoiding eye contact with her. She looked at Haley.
"Haley will you-
"Sorry Peyt, there's no room. Hey Brooke I was thinking-
"Ok, fine. So are we still on for after school?" Peyton asked. Haley looked up at her again.
"No, sorry. Brook and I are going to the mall. Maybe some other time" Haley said, looking back at Brooke. Peyton exhaled, glaring at the group. Who the fuck does she think she is? Peyton thought. She grabbed her tray and marched to sit next to Bevin and etc.
"What's wrong with you?" Bevin asked. Peyton rolled her eyes.
"That bitch over there is going to pay. Everything I tried has backfired on me. What the hell should I do?" Peyton asked.
"Did you try to get with Nathan?" Bevin asked.
"Yeah, but he didn't want to" she muttered,
"In front of her?" Bevin asked.
"No, he wont even talk to me in front of her" Peyton sighed.
"Spread a nasty rumor about her then" Bevin suggested.
"But what? She's Miss Perfect. She's good at everything, and everyone loves her" Peyton said in disgust.
"Well aren't you her best friend? You, from all people should know her secrets" Bevin said. Peyton thought for a moment. That's right, there's one feeling Haley hates, and that's vulnerability. And she needed to use a Scott again.
The next day, Peyton walked over to the river court and saw Nathan playing solo.
"Hey Nathan" she said. He looked at her in anger.
"What the hell do you want Peyton?" he asked coldly.
"I need your help, actually" she said. He looked at her puzzled.
"I don't think I can help you in anything" he said. She walked closer to him.
"It's about Haley. Look before you shout at me, I know I fucked up. And I want to fix it. I love Haley and I want her to be my best friend again" Peyton said.
"Then why the hell did you fuck it up in the first place?" he asked. She looked down.
"I'm sorry Nathan, for everything I caused. I really, really want my best friend back" Peyton said looking back at him.
"How can I help?" he asked. She smiled looking at him.
"I need you to help me make a some sort of collage. Of our friendship. She loves those types of things" she said.
"But I don't get it, what do you need me for?" he asked.
"To write down quotes of what she says about me, when we use to be tight. If you go to her room, try to steal some pictures of me and her. But you cant tell her what I'm doing. Then if you can drive me to the next town to get this all laminated. Please?" Peyton asked. Nathan sighed.
"Fine, but you try something, this is off" he warned. She nodding, then began to walk away, smirking. Part one: done.