Chapter 7: The Game
"Haley, you made it," a very thin, tall, red headed woman smiled towards Haley as she made her way to her seat.
"Hey Tanzy," Haley smiled as she hugged the other woman.
"Lots of company tonight, I see," Tanzy nodded at Haley's friends.
"Best friends," Haley grinned, "we all went to high school together in North Carolina. Guys, this is Tanzy Jenkins, her husband is Micah Jenkins..."
"He's awesome," Lucas grinned, "you think, I could maybe meet him?"
"Sure, usually everyone goes out after the game. What's your name?" Tanzy asked.
"Lucas Scott. I'm Nathan's brother."
"Pleasure to meet you, Lucas," Tanzy smiled at him. Brooke rolled her eyes.
The game started and Nathan was playing as great as usual. Haley needed a bathroom break, so Mouth agreed to walk with her.
"Look," Peyton pointed at a blonde, dancing on the sidelines, "that's her. That's Aubrey."
"Homewrecker!" Brooke spat.
"She's good," Lucas commented.
"Everytime Nate makes a shot she cheers like crazy," Rachel pointed out.
"She's supposed to," Peyton rolled her eyes, "you were a cheerleader, remember?"
Lucas and Brooke laughed as Haley and Mouth made their way back down to their seats.
"Haley, I heard the great news about the baby, Congratulations," Tanzy smiled at her friend.
"Thanks. How are Maddie and Matthew?" Haley asked.
"Great. Micah enrolled them in soccer, so that will keep us busy in the off season. Nothing like twins to run you crazy," Tanzy laughed.
"Twins?" Brooke asked in shock.
"What she means, is that you look great," Rachel added.
"Thanks, my trainer is amazing. If you stick around long enough, I'll hook you up with him," Tanzy offered.
"Actually, my boyfriend and I will be heading back to New York tomorrow, but Brooke just became partners with Jackson Bishop so she'll be out here a lot," Rachel winked at Brooke. Brooke noticed Haley waving at someone. She tried to see who it was.
"Who were you waiving at Haley?" Brooke asked.
"Aubrey, she's one of the Lakers girls. She's really sweet," Haley smiled. Peyton almost choked on her popcorn.
"She watches our kids sometimes," Tanzy added, "great girl."
The rest of the game went off without a hitch. The Lakers had won yet again over the Atlanta Hawks. Haley was dancing around in the stands when her face went blank.
"What's wrong?" Peyton asked.
"I have to pee every 10 minutes," Haley complained with a hint of nervous laughter.
"I'll go with you," Lucas offered.
"Nah, you go meet Micah Jenkins. I know how excited you were," Haley smiled. Rachel shot a look to Mouth.
"I'll walk with you, Hales," Mouth offered. She nodded as they walked back up the stairs. Brooke, Peyton and Rachel made a dash to the hallway where the players came out after the game. They spotted Aubrey walking out talking to another Lakers girl. Rachel walked over to her, the other girls a few steps behind.
"Excuse me," Rachel interrupted.
"Hi, did you want an autograph or something?" Aubrey asked.
"No, I want you to back off of my friend's husband. Got it?" Rachel asked.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Aubrey spoke confused.
"You're just a homewrecker! Admit it!" Brooke yelled.
"What?" Aubrey cried.
"Don't play innocent, admit it," Peyton encouraged her.
"I'm not even seeing anyone," Aubrey was hysterical at this point.
"Aubrey, what's wrong?" Haley asked as she walked over with Mouth.
"These girls called me a homewrecker," Aubrey cried.
"What? You're not even dating anyone... Brooke, what's going on?" Haley asked as she put her arm around the girl.
"I don't know," Brooke lied.
"We've seen her with Nathan acting way too friendly," Peyton stepped up.
"You guys," Haley laughed, "this is Nathan's cousin, Aubrey Lee. Her dad is Deb's older brother, John."
"Deb has another brother besides Coop?" Rachel asked.
"Yes, John... I thought you guys knew Aubrey," Haley was still laughing when Nathan and Lucas walked over.
"Aubrey, what's wrong?" Nathan asked with concern.
"Nothing," Haley answered, "our friends can just be intimidating."
"Hey Luke, remember I told you about my Uncle John?" Nathan asked.
"Yeah, you said he was pretty cool," Lucas answered not understanding the situation.
"This is his oldest daughter, Aubrey. She's pretty much the coolest cousin ever and when she found out I was playing for the Lakers, she wanted to come out here and dance," Nathan smiled as he hugged his cousin.
"Aubrey, we're really sorry..." Peyton apologized.
"Do you think maybe we could just let this little incident slide?" Brooke requested.
"I just can't believe you guys thought she and Nathan were having an affair. You guys should know better," Haley laughed as she shook her head. Nathan glared at the girls.
"I mean, Nathan's from North Carolina... that stuff only happens in Alabama or something like that, right?" Aubrey tried to smile.
"Yeah," Brooke laughed, "you know, Aubrey, you have a great body..."
"Now you're gonna hit on the poor girl too?" Rachel asked jokingly.
"What I was saying is that Davis-Bishop needs a model..." Brooke grinned.
"Bishop? As in Jackson?" Aubrey asked.
"You bet your ass, I mean Jackson," Brooke smiled at Aubrey.
"He's so hot," Aubrey smiled, "I'd love to!"
Peyton, Lucas, Nathan, and Haley just laughed.
"Are you guys going to the after party?" Aubrey asked her cousin.
"It's up to Haley," Nathan smiled as he kissed his wife on the cheek.
"Yeah, a party sounds nice," Haley grinned.
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