A/N: First, I want to apologize. I got swamped with homework and paperwork for transferring to another college, that I could only update once in a blue moon because all that stuff had a way of temporarily snuffing my muse. The good news now is that its alive, and this will be the first of two flashback chapters of Haley's vacation in Charming. Songs in this chapter are Mr Brightside by the Killers, and Maneater by Nelly Furtado. Happy reading!
Chapter 6- A Charming Summer
June 22nd, 2008.
Brooke walked through the house one more time, trying to make sure everything was perfect.
"When does her flight come in?" said Chibs.
Brooke did the math in her head while trying to factor in the time difference.
"Three," said Brooke. "I'm gonna take the Jeep to get her. I already told Gemma that Haley is coming, and she wants to do a dinner."
"Yer sister know we're livin' together?" said Chibs.
"Yeah – which means if we wanna do anything, it'll have to be at the clubhouse," said Brooke.
"Aye, I doubt she'll mind spendin' time wit these guys," said Chibs as he pet Ace, Cosmo, and Titan, the dogs sniffing Chibs' cut looking for treats.
"If you don't hand them over one of them will just grab your cut and run away," said Brooke.
Chibs laughed until Cosmo jumped on him. Chibs immediately fished the dog treats from the pocket of his cut, and the dogs went for them. Brooke couldn't help it, she started laughing and couldn't stop until Chibs got up and kissed her hard on the mouth. Chibs then felt something land on his head.
"Oh shit," said Brooke. "Savannah!"
Chibs stood still as Brooke plucked the cat from on top of his head.
"I swear it's gonna be a full moon tonight," said Brooke.
"She jest likes causin' trouble," said Chibs.
"I know, but she's adorable so she gets away with it half the time," said Brooke.
Savannah let out a loud meow before jumping out of Brooke's arms, running into the kitchen, and turning on the faucet before jumping into the sink and playing with the water.
"You gonna be alright with these guys while I pick up Haley?" said Brooke.
"Aye, it's nothin'," said Chibs. "Drive safe darlin'."
"I will," said Brooke.
She gave him a kiss before she left.
SOA
Brooke got to San Francisco International Airport in a few hours and walked inside looking for Terminal A. She saw Haley walk out of the gate with a carry-on in her hand.
"Brookie!" Haley yelled.
Brooke was slightly surprised at that and her younger sister almost squeezing her to death in a hug.
"Whatever you're on, you took way too much," said Brooke.
"I'm on happy pills!" said Haley.
Haley let out a high-pitched giggle and began singing as the sisters went to pick up Haley's luggage.
"Do you know the vicodin man, the vicodin man, the vicodin man, do you know the vicodin man, he's your oral surgeon!" Haley sang.
"You had teeth pulled?" said Brooke. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"All four wisdom teeth on Friday," said Haley. "AHHH!"
Haley opened her mouth wide and Brooke could see the aforementioned teeth missing.
"I can't believe Mom still sent you!" said Brooke.
"She got the plane tickets cheap! You know she loves a bargain like a junkie loves a fix!" said Haley.
Brooke rolled her eyes. Once they found Haley's luggage they got into the Jeep and took off. Haley stared out the window as Brooke turned on the radio. "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers came on.
I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest
Now, he takes off her dress
Now, letting me go
And I just can't look - it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Turning through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr Brightside
"Bitch," Brooke muttered.
Haley let out a high-pitched laugh.
"She's a man-eateh," said Haley.
"Damn right – and she broke Mr. Brightside's heaht," said Brooke.
They sang the chorus of "Maneater" by Nelly Furtado after the song ended.
Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
make you fall, real hard in love
She's a Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!
SOA
Haley was giggling as they drove through Main Street.
"Brooke! We're in that town from Stephen King's Desperation! This is awesome!" said Haley.
Brooke shook her head as Haley kept babbling more nonsense, the woman knowing her younger sister's behavior was because of the pain meds she was on.
"I don't get it… one pill every three hours makes me all loopy and wee-id," said Haley.
"That's 'cuz they put you on hard narcotics," said Brooke.
"Jenny's pissed at me… the guy who pulled her teeth only gave her a local and Tylenol-3's for the pain. I got knocked out… and I got hahd drugs!" said Haley.
She let out a loud laugh as they arrived at the lake house. The sisters got Haley's luggage inside and they went to the guestroom Brooke had done up for Haley.
"I love it!" said Haley.
The giddy teenager ran downstairs and into the kitchen looking for water. Her mouth hurt, and despite the after-effects of the last pill she'd taken, she needed another one. The flight had really killed her mouth and the last time she had taken anything was in Boston.
"Need help findin' a glass?" said a voice.
Haley almost jumped out of her pants before realizing that it was Brooke's boyfriend.
"What's your name?" said Haley.
"Filip Telford, but everyone calls me Chibs," said Chibs.
"Okay," said Haley. "Yeah, I need a glass."
He handed her one and she filled it up at the sink before popping a pain pill.
"Whatcha got there?" said Chibs.
"I got my wisdom teeth pulled, so the oral surgeon prescribed vicodin," said Haley.
Chibs laughed. He noticed she was still slightly loopy from whenever she had taken the last one.
"I'm not a druggie, I promise," said Haley.
"Don't worry… we jest need to hide those from Tig, he likes ta do that shite if it's around," said Chibs.
"Tig, as in Tigger? As in Tigger from Winnie in the Pooh?" said Haley.
She began laughing so hard Chibs thought the girl would bust a gut right there in the kitchen.
"Does he bounce?" said Haley between fits of laughter.
Chibs rolled his eyes. Brooke's sister was sweet, but she was so stoned it wasn't even funny. He doubted she'd even remember his full name after the pills wore off.
It was going to be an interesting night.
SOA
Gemma had decided well in advance to throw a dinner to welcome Haley to Charming and introduce her to everyone, even if it was just a vacation. Like most of Gemma's dinners, it started out well and ended crazy.
Haley was unable to chew anything, despite seeing her favorite foods on the table. Not wanting to be rude or seem ungrateful, she asked for the bowl of mashed potatoes and helped herself. She was sandwiched between Brooke and Jax. The latter had started asking about what was happening in Boston. It made Haley think of the close call in Boston last year, so she tried keeping her answers brief so she wouldn't become upset. Suddenly feeling nauseous, she politely excused herself and found the bathroom just in time to lose the mashed potatoes she had eaten.
Unfortunately for Haley, her face was so swollen that when she threw up it shot out her nose. When she was finished, she heard laughter and clapping.
"You literally blew chunks!" said Juice. "Awesome."
Tig stood next to Juice laughing. Haley glared at them both as she wiped her nose with a tissue.
SOA
"Sorry," said Haley.
"It's alright kiddo," said Gemma. "Go home and rest so you're better tomorrow."
Chibs and Brooke took her home. Haley went upstairs to head to her bedroom and immediately felt the urge to puke, so she ran into the bathroom. In lieu of getting sick, Haley almost passed out with her head in the toilet before Brooke ran in and caught her.
SOA
"She okay?" said Chibs.
"She almost passed out with her head in the toilet, I was able to catch her before that happened," said Brooke.
She grabbed her cell phone and dialed her mother's number. Chibs was shocked when Brooke began yelling like it was going out of style. The pets looked up at him, as if wanting to know what to do next. Cosmo and Savannah ran upstairs. Brooke then ended the call.
"I feel better now," said Brooke.
Chibs laughed and scratched Titan's ears.
SOA
Haley woke up later on that night and called a friend, telling her what happened. Cosmo, who had walked into Haley's room earlier, climbed onto her bed.
"I'm okay. You okay?" said Haley.
"Aye," said Kerri. "What's California like?"
"Sunny," said Haley. "I'm in a town called Chahming… its different. A man named Juice told me there are no rules here. He's right. I feel like I'm in anotheh dimension. I wish you were here, 'cuz it feels like anything is possible."
"I'm back at tha ballet school like we planned," said Kerri. "Me step-da was pissed."
"Did he try to hurt you? I'll kick his ass," said Haley. "No one hurts my friends. 'Sides, how can he call himself your step-dad when he's not even married to your mother? He's just the guy fucking your mother and therefore has no say in what you do in your life."
Kerri laughed so hard on the other end that Cosmo began sniffing Haley's phone in an effort to find out where the noise came from.
"Yer such a good friend," said Kerri. "I'm okay, and I feel good. Everythin's great right now, and me dancin' hasn't declined any so life is peachy as ya say."
Haley laughed. They talked some more before ending the call. Haley went to bed.
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