When the bell rang for lunch Haley nervously made her way to the canteen with Lucas. She was on one hand excited about meeting Lucas's friends if they were all like him but she was also terrified that they wouldn't like her, and then Lucas wouldn't talk to her anymore. Following Lucas through the canteen Haley's gaze landed on the table that Lucas was leading her to. Oh god this cant be happening Haley thought, she recognised the brunette and curly blond as the girls from earlier who were whispering about her in the hall way. This is going to be interesting was the last thing she thought just before she heard Lucas introduce her. 'Guys this is Haley, she's new to Tree Hill'. Lucas then introduced everyone at the table by their name- Brooke the gorgeous brunette, Peyton the curly blonde, Tim, Mouth and finally Nathan- Haley felt her breath catch in her throat when her eyes landed on Nathan- she had thought Lucas was hot but Nathan he was absolute perfection- dark brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes, Haley had to stop herself from staring at him. Haley was stunned when Brooke jumped up from her seat and embraced Haley in a big hug- Welcome to Tree Hill, anyone that's a friend on my broody is a friend of mind! The others greeted Haley with the normal hellos, and slight wave, except Nathan, all Haley got from him was a grunt. Great was all Haley thought, we have only met and already Nathan doesn't like me? Haley sat with the others and chatted throughout lunch to everyone except Nathan who had to leave suddenly. Haley found out that Brooke was Lucas's girlfriend, Peyton was Brooke's best friend, Mouth was Lucas's oldest friend and Tim, and well he was different. Haley was also shocked to hear that Nathan and Lucas were half brothers and both co captains of the Tree Hill Ravens. Although Haley thought Nathan was hot she knew that by the way he had acted earlier he was a typical jock, and that she should avoid him at all costs.
Lunch ended and Haley spent the rest of the day going to her classes with her new friends. Haley never felt more accepted anywhere in her life. This school might not be as bad as she thought it was going to be. School ended and Haley headed home satisfied with the first day of her new school and even an invite to Brooke's later so that the girls could get to know each other better- which Brooke insisted that Haley must come. Lucky for Haley her parents were away and always let her do what she pleased, so she didn't have to worry about it been a school night.
Haley was just finishing her homework, when she received a text from Brooke, change of plan- the boys decided to crash the get together later so now it was a mini party so Haley needed to dress up! Haley half thought of texting Brooke with some lame excuse about been sick, but before she could she received another text from Brooke- Haley you better not be thinking of ways to get out of this- don't worry about what to wear I have you sorted- see you in an hour xx
True to Brooke's word she arrived at Haley's house in an hour exactly with Peyton in tow. They got to work straight away on giving Haley a make over- Brooke dressed Haley in a short denim skirt and a pink vest top, Peyton curled Haley's hair and left it down and just applied a hint of make up, not that Haley needed it. 'Guys what's this all for?' asked Haley slightly annoyed at been messed with and having to wear something so short with her hair down. This is us introducing you to Tree Hill High and letting people namely boys Brooke added get to know that you're here and part of our group now! It's sort of a welcome to Tree Hill PARTY for you Haley, Brooke said putting on an innocent face that Haley couldn't get mad at.
After what seemed like an age, finally all the girls were ready for the party and headed to Brookes to set up and welcome their guests- what am I getting myself into was all that was running through Haley's head. She had expected to be an outcast at the school now she was becoming part of what she felt was the in group.