Chapter two
CHAPTER 2 Part 1
"No"
"What do you mean no? How could they not have accepted you? You're Nathan Scott" Haley slid off the edge of the bed and walked over to Nathan who was now reading over the letter intently.
"Well it says right here 'Due to a vast increase in applications this year, And after careful consideration" blah blah 'we are sorry to inform you that we are unable to secure you a place in the Class of 2011'" He looked up
"Ugh." Haley Sighed "Babe this is bullshit" She said taking the letter from his hands
Nathan chuckled and let out a smirk as Haley read over it herself, her face twisting and mouth gaping after each sentence
"Im glad you're just as mad as I am" He said making his way over to the bed and sitting down.
It sucked that he didn't make it into his dream school but he wasn't going to beat himself up for it. Nathan knew he was talented, plus this wasn't the only college he applied to. No matter what, his ultimate dream was to make it into the NBA and going to DUKE wasn't the only way to get there.
Haley sat next to him and rested her chin on his shoulder
"Nathan you're super talented I'm sure there's gonna be more opportunities"
"I know" He nodded "Thanks Hales"
"No problem" She whispered "Let's get to sleep"
The both got ready for bed and slid under the sheets facing each other. Nathan laid his arm around Haley's waist while Haley fondled with his hair as her thoughts invaded her.
Sometimes it amazed Haley how much Nathan could take without at the least showing some frustration. It's not like he didn't show it from time to time, the last she ever saw of his rage was when Dan tried to kill his uncle Keith. Other than that he's always remained so calm, especially in front of her. If she got mad she stayed mad, sometimes for days but Nathan…Nathan was so special and she loved everything about him.
Morning had arrived by now and the house was for the most part silent. Brooke lifted her head to the sounds of the waves crashing and the birds chirping just outside the door. She threw the covers over her body and let out a long stretch before getting up and digging through her duffle bag for her toothbrush and a change of clothes. She made her way to the other side of the house where there was a full bathroom, it seemed like she was the only one up she thought to herself but then again it was only 8 am. Today was definitely going to be eventful for her, she was leaving for LA later in the evening and would be saying goodbye to Tree Hill for god knows how long.
Haley marched her way inside after making a quick trip to the car to grab the backpack she had lazily thrown into the back seat without even checking what was inside.
"What are you doing up so early. I know you hate mornings" Haley questioned as she closed the door behind her.
Brooke swung around "I could say the same for you where's Nathan?"
Haley chuckled holding up the multiple envelopes to Brooke
"Ahh I see. Any college stuff in there?" Brooke asked
"Eh" Haley shrugged pulling out the stool and sitting at the counter
"And that's supposed to meannn?" Brooke questioned, grabbing the eggs and bacon from the fridge.
"Well…" Haley began
"Hales I can't read minds. Cut to the chase" Brooke rushed causing Haley to playfully roll her eyes
"Remember that acting program I signed up for? Well I got in."
"You got in?….Hales you got in!?" Brooke screamed
"Yeah Well if you could yell just a little louder" Haley said sarcastically
"Stop being such a piss. Why aren't you happy! This is great!" Brooke said eagerly rushing to give Haley a hug.
"I wanna be but I don't wanna be selfish either."
"What are you talking about" Brooke questioned, still high off her excitement
"Nathan didn't get accepted into Duke"
Brooke stepped back shocked
"Really?"
Haley nodded "Yup I thought the same thing"
"But he's-"
"Nathan Scott" They both said together.
"So how is he?"
"He's surprisingly calm about it. I haven't really seen him down, we just found out last night. And I kind of feel bad that I got into my dream program and he didn't"
"Don't feel bad. It''s not your fault Duke missed out. He's Nathan, he has nothing to worry about, something will come around"
Haley sighed
"Anyway where's Peyton and Luke"
"Your guess is as good as mine" They both laughed
3 hours later
Ding! DING! DING!
"Relax I'm coming!" Peyton dropped the salsa bowl on the counter and rushed to the door, swinging it open
"Uh jake." She stood in the doorway staring at her ex. Although their relationship was short-lived and he was mainly there to fill the void for Luke, she still felt weird being around him.
"I-uh didn't know you were coming"
"I um didn't know either." He turned around looking for someone when Julian walked around the corner
"Is this the exes convention" she murmured lowly to herself before letting them in.
"I was invited last minute sorry if i-" Jake said on his way in
"Its fine, Walk straight ahead everyone is outside."
They opened the sliding glass door where a small group of about ten to fifteen close friends gathered together.
"Alright alright guys!" Lucas said grabbing everyone's attention
"Since last nights attempt at a get together was a total fail, we decided to make this last minute going away party for Brooke" He said looking over at Brooke who was sitting with the girls.
"There's food on the table inside, once we're done there we'll head to the beach"
'Oh and don't forget to give Brooke a long big hug!" He said before getting back to what he was doing.
"Hmm I see the exes are teaming up." Brooke remarked after spying Jake and Julian walking by
"Seems like Luke has some competition huh"
"Stop it" Peyton glared
"Jake and I dated for 3 months and Julian and I went on one date together. And that was mainly because I either couldn't have Luke, or wanted to get him mad. I mean me and Luke were on and off, y'all would've done the same"
"And plus they don't see me like that anymore, I'm pretty sure they've gotten over it or else they wouldn't be here"
"Own it Peyton you're a boy magnet" Brooke teased, laughing along with Haley
"Whatever" Peyton folded her arms and laid back in the tanning chair.
The day went on and it was already noon time. Soon enough Brooke would be catching the last flight out with her parents to Los Angeles. She was in the pool chatting with Nathan and Haley while Lucas and Peyton were sitting on the lounge chairs behind them.
"I'm gonna go use the bathroom I'll be right back" Peyton said getting up from the chair and heading towards the house
She made her way into the guest bathroom and pulled the door behind her.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
There was a knock on the door but she didn't bother answering back. She was on her way out anyway.
Soon after, the door jiggled open and she was met face to face with Jake.
"Um i'm sorry I didn't know you were in here" He apologized
"Its ok" Peyton said trying to avoid too much conversation
"So how have you been" Jake continued
"Fine. You?"
"I've been doing ok…I miss you"
Peyton looked up and laughed. She didn't mean to be rude, however she was a bit shocked.
"Jake you can't be doing that"
"Why not-"
"Because! I'm with someone and we're serio-"
Peyton opened her eyes in shock after feeling his lips connect with hers.
"Jake!?" Peyton yelled pushing him away
"You can't be doing this! Luke and I are-"
"I- I I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me-"
"I can't believe you just did that!"
She stepped around him and peeked through the crack of the door seeing that everyone was back outside
"Don't mention this. Ever" She glared before storming out of the bathroom.
Lucas rounded the corner near the bathroom stopping before moving closer, he peered through the door hearing what sounded to be Peyton and…. And someone else.
"Don't mention this. Ever" He heard before turning around and going back outside.
Although he didn't see anything, just hearing that made his mind spin. What could they have possibly be doing that she wouldn't want him to mention.
AUTHORS NOTE: I'm honestly not trying to make you guys wait so long for chapters my schedule is just not allowing it. What have I gotten myself into? LOL. Please leave comments and I hope you enjoy. If anyone would like to help me write this story I'm ALL for it! It'll get this story moving much faster than it is now (So if you are interested, please message me) . I also apologize if you find and typos, I wrote this chapter so quickly :(