Haley still couldn't believe that she had won the tickets. She couldn't wait to tell Nathan and the rest of her friends the news. She was standing outside the ticket stand, waiting for her turn. Since she had to leave tomorrow morning she had to go get them tonight. She didn't even know who she was going to ask to come with her…
"Hi, how can I help you?" the woman who sold the tickets asked when it was Haleys turn.
"Hi, my name is Haley James-Scott and I won tickets to Las Vegas on a radio show and I was told that I had to get them tonight."
"Oh, so you're the lucky winner! I got your tickets right here…"
"Great."
"Did you say Haley James? The singer?"
"Yeah, that's me…" Haley said, somewhat shyly. She never did get used to people recognizing her for her music.
"My daughter is a huge fan of yours," the woman said. "She was at one of your concerts when you were on tour. Do you think I could get your autograph to take home to my daughter?"
"Yeah, sure. Do you have a pen and a paper?"
"Of course."
While she wrote her autograph on the paper the woman had given her, the woman gave Haley her tickets.
"There you go," Haley said and handed the paper back to the woman.
"Thank you. And there are the five tickets you won."
"Thanks…Tell your daughter hi for me."
"I will. Have a safe trip!"
"Thanks! Bye," Haley said and then left and went to the direction of Karens Café.
About 15 minutes later, Haley was standing outside of the café and she saw Nathan, Lucas, Brooke, Peyton, Mouth, Bevin and Skills through the window and saw them laughing and just having fun. When she went inside, her friends immediately greeted her.
"Hey, babe! Nathan said.
"Hi, guys!" Haley said and gave Nathan a kiss. "What's going on?"
"Not much. We were just talking," Nathan said. "Where have you been?"
"You are not going to believe it but something great happend tonight when you were out."
"What?"
"Well, I was listening to a radio show and there was this competion and I decided to call in and see if I could win."
"And let me guess, you won?"
"I did!"
"So what did you win? A Jacuzzi, maybe some sexy lingerie?"
"Not even close. I did however win five tickets to Las Vegas to see Jon Bon Jovi live!"
"Right…" Brooke said not really believing what Haley had told them.
"It's true!"
"Alright then let me see the tickets," Brooke dared Haley.
"Sure," Haley said and took the tickets from her purse and gave them to Brooke.
"Oh my god!" was all Brooke said after she had examined the tickets.
"That's what I said when the DJ told me I'd won."
"Oh my god!" Brooke repeated.
"Told you I won! It's great isn't it?"
"Oh my god! We are going to Vegas!"
"Yea…Whoa, wait a minute. I haven't even invited anyone yet."
"But you will."
"First things first. Nathan, you're coming right?"
"If you want me to."
"Do you even have to ask?" she said and gave Nathan another kiss. This time it was a longer one. When they started making out Brooke decided to speak.
"Hey! Get a room!"
"We have one," Nathan said.
"Well, use it! So Haley…Who else are you going to invite?"
"I don't know, I haven't decided yet."
"Well, personally I think you should let me be one of them."
"Why am I not surprised?"
"Funny."
"Okay, Brooke wants to go. Is there anyone else?"
"Well, if you'll have me, I wouldn't mind going," Peyton said.
"I guess that makes sense."
"What makes sense?" Bevin asked.
"Well, Peyton and I have spent several hours listening to Bon Jovi and her house and it would make sense to take someone who likes him since we are after all going to his concert. So Peyton, if you want to come you should."
"Really?"
"Sure."
"I am definitely there."
"Great! Lucas? Mouth? Bevin, Skills?"
"I can't," Mouth said." I have this family thing this weekend."
"Okay. Lucas?"
"Sure…"
"Just try to not sound too excited," Haley said sarcastically.
"Sorry. Of course I want to go but I have to ask my mom first."
"Ask me what?" Karen asked when she appeared from the kitchen.
"Haley won tickets to Vegas to see Bon Jovi live and she asked me if I wanted to come with. Can I?"
"I don't know…How long would you be gone?"
"Five days I think," Haley said.
Karen thought about it for a moment. "I don't see why not," she finally said. "Just promise me that there will be no drugs and no staying out all night. And I want you to call at least twice a day."
"Fine."
"Then you can go."
"Thanks, mom."
When Karen had walked away to help out a customer, the others kept talking.
"So how about you Bevin?" Haley asked.
"I don't want to go without my man," Bevin said and kissed Skills.
"And I'm guessing you don't want to go without your woman, huh Skills?"
"That's right, Rock star. And I've got my woman right here," Skills said and put his arm around Bevin.
"Okay. Then who's left? Oh, it's just you Brooke. Maybe I should go ask Karen first…"
"Haley!" Brooke whined.
"What?" Haley said with the same voice as Brooke had used. "I'm kidding! Of course you should come."
"That was so mean! But I forgive since you are taking us to Las Vegas!"
"That's very big of you, Brooke."
"So when do we leave?" Peyton asked.
"Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock."
"Tomorrow? I need to get home and pack."
"At eight?"
"Yes, Brooke."
"But that is sooo early."
"You don't have to come if it's too early."
"That's not what I meant. It's no problem! It's actually pretty late. I usually go up at dawn every day anyway."
"Then I guess that eight won't be a problem for you, right?"
"Right."
"Well, Nathan and I are going to go home and pack and I suggest you do the same. We will meet you outside the airport at 7 sharp tomorrow morning. Sound good?"
"You just said it was at eight!" Brooke exclaimed.
"Well, the plane leaves at eight but you have to be at the airport an hour earlier," Haley explained, amused with her friends sudden outburst.
"Great. That's just great…"
"Brooke…"
"What? I said it was great!"
"We'll just see you guys tomorrow. Bye Mouth, Bevin, Skills. We'll see you when we get back!"
After they had all said their goodbyes, they each departed to their own homes to pack, hoping that tomorrow was going to be as great as they imagined it to be.