Chapter 5
That Friday, Haley was supposed to go out on her second date with Ryan. Haley didn't really feel like going out with another guy when she had so much to think about with Nathan, but she felt bad just cancelling at the last minute. Luckily for Haley, her roommates had no problem doing it for her.
"You got the plan down P.Sawyer?" Brooke asked
"Yup," Peyton nodded "You go help Nathan set up and I call and cancel with Ryan,"
"Perfect." Brooke said with a smile, "Operation Naley is a go."
"What's a Naley?" Peyton asked
"Well...never mind I don't have time to tell you. Figure it out yourself, you're a smart girl." Brooke said before flouncing out of the apartment
"She is one weird girl," Peyton said to herself before grabbing the phone
Ring Ring
"Hello?" Ryan answered
"Hi Ryan," Peyton whispered
"Peyton? Is that you? Why are you whispering?" Ryan asked confused
"That's the reason I'm calling. Listen, Haley is really sick and she can't make it out tonight. She's getting some rest right now. That's why I'm whispering." Peyton explained
"Oh," Ryan said, trying not to sound disappointed, "Well tell her I hope she feels better..."
"Ryan, baby," A girl called from the background, "Come back to bed!"
Peyton's mouth hung open in shock.
"I ...I" Ryan stuttered
"You jackass!" Peyton exclaimed returning to her normal tone of voice, "You know what? I lied. Haley doesn't know I'm cancelling right now. She's not sick. She's getting back together with Nathan tonight. So have a nice life bastard!"
Peyton slammed the phone down, fuming from what this guy did to her friend. God, he was an ass.
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At the docks, Nathan and Brooke were setting up a romantic dinner for two.
"You think this going to work, Brooke?" Nathan asked, nervous
Brooke smiled, "I know you love her. Just be honest and things will work out. People that are meant to be always find their way to each other in the end,"
Nathan smiled, "Let's get this show on the road then. I want my girl back."
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Half an hour later, Haley was putting the finishing touches on her outfit for tonight. She decided on simple jeans and heels with a nicer top. (Brooke's yellow tank top from the Season 3 senior beach party.) Peyton knocked on her door, just as Haley was giving herself the final once over.
"You look nice," Peyton said smiling
"Thanks," Haley replied, "I hope tonight goes well. Ryan seems really nice,"
'Lies.' Peyton thought. Instead she said, "I'm sure things will go perfectly,"
"If you say so," Haley said, "Now all that needs to happen is for Ryan to pick me up,"
"Actually," Peyton said, trying to hide her smile, "He called. He had to make a few stops to make things perfect for you, so Brooke is going to drive you. But first, you need to put on this handy dandy blindfold."
"I hate surprises," Haley grumbled
"Believe me," Peyton smiled, "You'll like this one,"
"Alright," Haley said, "Blind me and lead me to Brooke's car. Oh God. Brooke is driving me and I'm going to be blindfolded?? I am going to die,"
Peyton laughed, "She's gotten better. I think she even practiced just so you would get to this date safely. Now turn around..."
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Ten minutes later, Haley and Brooke pulled up safely to their destination.
"How good was I?" Brooke asked excitedly, "I didn't run any red lights or hit anything!"
"I'm alive," Haley said, "That's all I care about,"
"Alright open the door and walk straight ahead. There is nothing blocking your path, so it'll take you straight to your guy," Brooke said
After walking straight ahead, Haley heard a voice that definitely wasn't Ryan's.
"I'm surprised you willingly let Brooke drive you anywhere," said the voice
Haley tore off her blindfold, "Nathan?"