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CH26:
Days and days past. Soon months past, and it was already May. The relationship between Peyton and Haley didn't progress. The only step they improved was in conversation.
"What are you doing later on?" Nathan asked Haley. They were both currently at his house, watching a movie.
"Around 7ish I'm going to go to Peyton's house to finish the next part of the project" Haley said, resting her head on his chest.
"How are things so far between you two?" he asked, playing with her hair.
"Fine. None of us talk about what happened… you know, she tries to talk to me like were still best buds… I don't think that will ever happen" Haley said.
"At least she's no longer a two face bitch" Nathan said. Haley lightly laughed.
"Thank god. But I worry about her" Haley said, looking at him.
"Why? That's the last thing you should be doing" he said.
" I know, it's…it's just every time I'm with her, she's always looking around to see who is lurking around. She always looking through her windows, as if someone is following her. Do you think she is plotting something…again?' she asked concerned.
"I don't know. Just be careful" he said. She rested her head back on his chest. She better not, she thought.
With Peyton…
Peyton, read over and over the letters she had been receiving. They were all from Alyssa. All of them intimidating and frightful:
-Watch your every step
-I'm watching you!
-You thought I would leave you alone
-I'm coming back for you and your dad
Though the one that scared her the most was the one directed to Haley.
If you think she'll stay long, you're dreaming. She's not your best friend anymore!
"Peyton are you here!" Haley screamed from downstairs. Peyton jumped, frightened. She hid the letters, rushing downstairs.
"Hey, come in. Close the door quickly" Peyton said, as she walked down the stairs. Haley closed the door, observing Peyton.
"Are you ok? You look pale" Haley said. Peyton smiled, leading Haley to the living room.
"No, I'm ok. So, what's the next thing we have to do?" Peyton asked. Haley looked at her odd, but shook the emotion away, as she sat down.
"Aright, we have to write down an essay about, what? Listen to this: write an essay of what you're going to be in five years, ten then twenty. I don't know what I'm going to be doing then" Haley said.
"You must have something planned out for your future?" Peyton asked. Haley thought about for a moment.
"Well just the ordinary. Leaving Tree Hill. Going to college. Majoring in something, then getting married, maybe to Nathan. And Brooke being my maid of honor. That's just it" Haley said. Peyton looked down, broken, and it didn't go unnoticed by Haley. For a minute she felt bad, but reminded herself, Peyton did this. It wasn't her fault.
"But that's a long time from now. God knows what can happen between that time" Haley added. Peyton looked up, looking at the packet.
"We should get started" Peyton said dully. Haley nodded, beginning her work.
An Hour Later…
" I give up… I'll finish this when I get home" Haley said, packing her stuff. Peyton looked at Haley
"Haley can I ask you something?" Peyton nervously asked. Haley looked at her.
"Do...Do you think, we'll ever get like we use to be?" Peyton asked. Haley sighed, standing up.
"I don't think that will ever happen" Haley said.
"But why!? Please? I'll do anything. Haley I want you back as-
"Peyton! Stop! Stop, ok? Remember you did this. You started this, and for god knows why? Why did you Peyton? Why did all of a sudden you turn against me, when I been your best friend since 3rd grade? Peyton do you know how much you hurt me? Do you know how much I suffered for all the stupid shit you caused? I cant ever trust you like I once did. Ever. You broke our pact, not me… And it's best if we remain as nothing" Haley said, shortly leaving the house.
Peyton began to tear up again. It was stupid to even bring it up. She knew things would never go back as they were. She just believed it would. Running upstairs, she rushed into the bathroom to take a shower, to set her mind at ease.
The Next Day…
"Hey pretty girl" Lucas surprised Brooke from the back.
"Hey" she said.
"Haley, what's wrong?" Brooke asked shortly as Haley and Nathan appeared beside them.
"I keep thinking of Peyton." Haley said.
"Why?" Lucas asked.
"Yesterday, she asked me. She asked me if we'll ever go back like we use to" Haley said.
"Hell no. After what she has done, you should be making her life a living hell" Brooke answered. Haley looked down, then back up at them.
"This sucks. As much as I try to convince myself. I don't hate Peyton as much as I did a while ago. I cant get the fact that she's out of my life, while she's the person I grew up with, shared my secrets with. I care about her" Haley said.
"Bliss your heart Haley. If I was you, screw the years, what she did to you has no excuse. I couldn't ever forgive her" Brooke said.
"I guess. See you guys later" Haley said as they separated, except for Nathan.
"What are you thinking about Hales?" he asked, wrapping his arm behind her shoulder.
"How I'm so lucky your in my life" Haley smiled, while he smiled back.
"I love you" she added. He turned to face her.
"I love you too. See you at lunch" he said, leaning in to kiss her.
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In class, Haley looked behind at Peyton, who was doodling on her notebook. She remained staring at her. What if she changed? What if she really wants to be my friend again? Haley what are you thinking? She is probably making you believe all this to destroy you, like she has tried. I don't even know what to believe no more, Haley thought.
After varies assignments, boring lectures, and pointless presentations, and days later, prom was approaching.
"Are you going to prom?" Haley asked Peyton. They were both finishing the next part of their project. She looked up at her.
"I don't know. I see no reason to go" Peyton said.
"You should, if the d.j sucks, you can kick him off, and take his place" Haley laughed. Peyton weakly smiled. Haley stopped. She went back to her project.
Throughout the last couple of days, things seemed to improve. They talked more, and usually went of topic things. Which was a good thing. But that friendship they once had, was long gone.
"Well I have to go" Haley said, gathering her belongings. Peyton watched her pack. Walking toward the door, Haley turned around, exhaling.
"Peyton, if you do decide to change your mind. I'm going dress shopping with Brooke this Saturday. It be…it be cool if you'd come. Alright then bye" Haley said, rushing out of the house. Peyton remained stunned. Did Haley just invite her to hang out, even if Brooke was there? Maybe there was still hope. She smiled, continuing to doodle.
"Why?" Brooke asked.
"I wanted to ask her to come along" Haley said, as they both were at the mall.
"Why?" Brooke asked again. Haley chuckled.
"Because I want her to come, ok. I'm thinking about giving her another chance. I mean everyone deserves second chances" Haley said.
"Seriously girl, god bliss your heart. You're way to kind" Brooke said. Haley chuckled more. After moments later of looking around Peyton showed up.
"Here she comes. Watch out, backstabbing might occur" Brooke whispered, as Peyton approached them. Haley hit Brooke on the elbow.
"Peyton you made it. I thought you weren't coming" Haley said. Peyton smiled at them, while Brooke rolled her eyes.
"Yeah, I almost didn't. But what the hell, prom sounds fun" Peyton said.
"That's the spirit. Now ladies, lets shop" Haley said.
After hours, and hours, different stores, and more than one mall, they found their dresses.
"I love my dress, and I bet broody will love it too" Brooke winked. Haley laughed.
"If he doesn't, he's crazy. I'm just glad we got the dress part over with" Haley said, as they entered Brooke's car.
"Amen to that" Peyton said. All girls laughed.
"Now Peyton. We need to find you a date" Haley said. Peyton looked at her.
"Oh no. I don't want to go with anyone" Peyton shyly said.
"To bad, Brooke and I here are setting you up. You're not going to be the only dateless one in the limo" Haley said. Peyton looked surprised.
"I'm going with you?" Peyton asked.
"Yes, and you should thank her. Oh and I have the perfect person in mind" Brooke said.
"Thanks Haley" Peyton said. Haley looked back, winking at her. Peyton smiled more, Haley was giving her another chance.
Alyssa began to drive from the mall parking lot. She had been spying on Peyton theses last months. She was infuriated. This Haley girl, she tried to brainwash away, was reentering Peyton's life. She chuckled moments later.
"I this girl thinks she's going to take my daughter away, she's wrong. Watch out, because I'm coming for you" Alyssa sang, as she drove away.
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