School went by in a blur. The day was full of learning. It seemed that the world didn't revolve around Haley's birthday and learning was still taking place at the school much to Haley's pleasure and Brooke's dismay which she made very clear when school was out.

"I hate school," Brooke said in a whiny voice

"What's new?" Peyton replied to Brooke's comment sarcastically

"But P. Sawyer," Brooke continued to whine

"When you graduate High School, We can talk about skipping college but for now stick it out!" Peyton bitched back

Just as Haley was occupied with Brooke and Peyton's argument she noticed out of the corner of her eye Peyton's car which was decorated elaborately with car paint. Haley walked closer as the other two girls followed noticing that it was all for her. The front windshield said Happy Birthday Hales. Haley followed the car all the way around past many hearts before she saw the back window with an address on it.

"Oh my God!" Brooke squealed "A scavenger hunt, I feel like I have inspired a generation"

Haley and Peyton looked at each other and began laughing. After Brooke had royally screwed up Haley and Nathans relationship she had made it up to them by sending them on a scavenger hunt date, and now Nathan was re-creating it for her birthday.

"What are we waiting for, let's go" said Peyton sounding rather excited. After semi cleaning the windows so it was possible to see through them the girls hopped into the car. Peyton drove, Haley sat shotgun, and Brooke sat in the back but pushed her top half through the first two seats to have a better outlook on what was going on. As they were driving down Main Street a car pulled up next to them. The window rolled down and Lucas sat in the driver's seat. The girls started giggling when they saw the odd smirk on his face.

"Hey!" he started "I'm in on this whole game so you better listen and listen well."

All of the girls quieted down and began to listen

"Last one there is a rotten egg," he yelled

The girls squealed and Peyton stepped on the gas. Soon they were speeding across Main Street.

"Okay here's the deal" Brooke Said "There are three ways to get to this address if I'm not mistaking, I'm pretty sure that it is the address of that restaurant that I sent you two on that date. If we take Delgado Street and then come back down to Main and step on it we will get there in half the time."

Peyton took a sharp turn up Delgado Street and the girls all screamed. This entire day as corny as it sounded was turning into Haley's ideal birthday adventure. The girls were speeding across Delgado when they saw the turn for Main pass. Peyton made a quick U-turn once again sending the girls into hysterics. They were only about two streets away from the restaurant when Peyton's car came to a complete stop.

"No Way!" Peyton yelled hitting the steering wheel.

Peyton's car had never at a time been reliable; in fact that was how she met Lucas. There was always something wrong with the older model car. Although it looked cool, everyone knew that it didn't run as efficiently as a new model did. Even Peyton knew, but she had put aside that fact for the cool factor of the car.

"You're gonna have to run it tutor-girly" Brooke said, a somewhat shocked expression on her face.

Haley hopped out of the car, and began running down the street. She had never been much of a runner but it wasn't far and she really wanted to beat Lucas. They had always had rivalry between them since they were kids, and he was milking it for all it was worth today. Just then Lucas drove up beside her, and she was surprised to see him stop the car. She slowed down to a jog and turned her head.

"We are going to make this fair" he said a smirk on his face

He jumped out of his car and grabbed her around the waist tickling her for all it was worth. He knew she was extremely ticklish, and when she was full of laughter he put her down and sprinted ahead. She reciprocated by running, catching up and jumping on his back giving herself a free ride to the finish line. His pace slowed considering the extra weight on his back and she took that opportunity to fly ahead and sprint to the end. Just as she had her hand on the doorknob she heard Brooke and Peyton scream and cheer. When she turned around she noticed they were in the car.

"I am such a convincing actress…" Brooke said with pleasure

"Yeah," Peyton said "The car didn't really break, down we just wanted to see you run"

At that point Lucas started laughing uncontrollably and Haley walked off into the restaurant. Once inside, she walked up to the hostess

"Excuse me…" Haley said "Do you have a reservation or anything for that matter for Haley Scott."

"Indeed I do" the hostess replied "Hold on one second"

When the hostess had left Haley turned around to see her three best friends waiting outside the door. Lucas had his arm draped over Brooke's shoulder and she was obviously talking excitedly about something considering the way she bounced up and down. A scarf hung loosely around her neck which was what had earned her the nickname Tigger a few years ago. In turn Brooke had always called Haley every form of tutor-girl that she could think of. Haley was brought out of her daze when the hostess came back.

"Here you go miss" she said, handing her a brown paper bag.

"Thanks" Haley replied taking the bag from her and walking back outside to her friends.

"So what's in the bag?" asked Brooke acting like Tigger with her bouncing stride as she walked alongside Haley.

"I have no idea" Haley said as they approached the car. Once they arrived at the car she placed the bag down on the hood and opened it. Inside was a to go container filled with her favorite Macaroni and Cheese, which she had ordered on that same date. She smiled brightly as she opened the note, it read;

I love you Hales and it's your birthday

If you haven't already figured it out I have arranged a scavenger hunt for you

Your clues will lead to a very special surprise at the end of your journey

Good Luck and Have FUN

Love Nathan

p.s. don't forget to enjoy the Mac and Cheese