A/N-Thanks for all the reviews and I know all of you wanted me to continue so here is the next chapter.

My name is Haley James and yesterday I met some pretty cool people. Brooke is really great but Peyton is more of the type of girl that I would see myself hanging around. I heard the rumors at school and mostly I would ignore them but I am hoping that this particular rumor was true.

I should probably tell you something about me. First of I am new to Tree Hill. I have visited a few times but I never have lived here. Lucas and Nathan are my cousins. Actually, it is really just Lucas but he and Nathan are close so I consider him my cousin too.

I live in a one bedroom apartment because I don't like living with my parents. They can be really controlling so I just decided to leave. That's not the only reason though. Let's just say they don't approve of the people I date. My parents are homophobic and I hate them for it.

I am a tutor and I love to sing. I write songs too but I don't really sing in front of people. I can get really shy.

I'm sitting in the Tree Hill High library when I feel a presence next to me.

Oh my god it's her. Breathe Haley, just breath.

"Hi" Peyton says with a smile.

"Hi" I say back.

God she is beautiful with her short blonde hair and kick ass leather jacket. She is totally my kind of girl.

"What are you doing here?"

Wow that was rude of me.

"I was just wondering if I could sit here and draw. It's kind of loud everywhere else" Peyton asks with a smile.

"Um, sure" I say.

Wait it's free period. It's not loud its quiet everywhere. Oh well I'm not complaining.

I watch Peyton sketch in her notebook. I can't see what she is drawing but I can tell she is really concentrating. We look at each other from time to time and I can feel butterflies in my stomach.

I continue to write down words in my songbook.

Yes, I have songbook that I carry everywhere because you don't know when you might get inspired. Peyton is a real inspirer.

Out of the corner of my eye I notice that Brooke is looking at us with a smile.

I wonder why Brooke is in the library. Oh she's reading a fashion magazine. Ok I totally get it now.

Brooke approaches the table and sits down.

"Hello Hales, hey Peyton" Brooke says with a smile.

"Hi" I reply.

"Hey Haley, I was wondering if you wanted join Peyton and I for a sleepover" Brooke asks with a sly smile and a wink to Peyton.

Is she planning something?

"I guess. We can even have it at my apartment if you guys want" I say hoping it's a big fat yes.

"Loved to" Brooke says.

"Sure" Peyton replies with a small blush.

The bell rings signaling it's time for next period. I say goodbye to Brooke and Peyton and leave them alone.

Shoot I forgot my book.

"Why the hell did you do that Brooke" Peyton asks.

"Peyton I am helping you out. You obviously like the girl but are too chicken to ask her out"

Wow Peyton Sawyer likes me. That is great.

"Seriously, a sleepover. Brooke are you trying to kill me" Peyton asks with a slight blush.

"Don't worry I will totally cancel to leave you to guys alone" Brooke says while heading for the library doors.

Quickly I hide behind some bookshelves.

Shortly after Peyton leaves and I am left there in shock.

Peyton Sawyer really likes me. What the hell am I supposed to do now?

Haley is pacing back and forth in her apartment waiting for Peyton to show up. Brooke cancelled at the last minute but promised that she would make it next time. Thoughts of Peyton kept filling Haley's head.

A knock on the apartment door brought Haley out of her thoughts.

Peyton is here. I have to answer the door.

Haley opens the door to see Peyton with a hand full of things.

"Let me help you out there" Haley says while helping Peyton out.

"Thanks" Peyton replies.

The girls walk inside and dropped everything on the floor.

"So, what do you want to do?" Haley asks shyly.

"I brought movies" Peyton says while grabbing them out of her bag.

"Well then let's get this party started" Haley says while grabbing Peyton's hand and leading them to the couch.

Haley is holding my hand. What the hell? No one has ever made me feel like this before. I just got to keep my hormones in check.

The girls sat on the couch watching movies and eating popcorn. They were sitting a little close but they weren't complaining.

After they watched a few movies they decided that they wanted to get to know each other a little better.

"So, Hales what's your story?" Peyton asks while shutting off the movie.

"My story isn't really interesting" Haley replies with a slight smirk.

"Maybe not to you but to some others it might be"

"Let me guess, you want to know why I live by myself" Haley says with a smile.

"Yes, but it's really none of my business"

"No it's okay. My parents are homophobic. They don't like who I date"

Peyton's mouth drops after hearing Haley's explanation.

Haley's gay. I have a shot now. How the hell did Brooke know that it was going to work?"

"Wow. Your parents are mean" Peyton says.

"Not a response I get very much after telling people that I like girls" Haley says in somewhat of relief.

"Yeah, I'm not most people. You probably heard the rumors"

Haley smiles a little before responding.

"Yeah, but I'm not into labels"

"Neither am I"

Haley smiles up at Peyton and Peyton smiles back, both girls now that they like each other but neither wants to make the first move.

"Well what do you want to do now?" Haley asks with a smirk.

Music is playing in the background and Peyton gets an idea.

"Let's dance" Peyton smiles while grabbing a hold of Haley's hand.

"Peyton this is slow song"

"I know come on"

Haley stands up and she gets closer to Peyton and they sway to the music.

So the story goes on down a less traveled road.
It's a variation on the one I was told,
And although it's not the same, It's awful close
In an ordinary fairy tale land,
There's a promise of a perfect happy end.
And I imagine having just short of that,
Is better than nothing

Haley and Peyton get closer while dancing to the music.


So you'll be my Forever and Almost Always,
And I'll be fine, just love me when you can
And I'll wait patiently, I'll wake up every day
Just hoping that, you still care

Haley lies her head down on Peyton's shoulder and she smiles.

In the corner of my mind, I know too well,
Oh that surely even I, deserve the best
But instead of leaving, I just put the issue to bed,
And out of my head,
Oh and just when I believe, you've changed for good.
Well you go and prove me wrong just like I knew you would
When I've run out of second chances, you give me that look,
And you're off the hook,

Because you're my Forever and Almost Always,
When I'm fine, just love me when you can
And I'll wait patiently, I'll wake up every day
Just hoping that, you still care

Peyton moves her hands to Haley's waist and Haley smiles up at Peyton who smiles back.


What am I still doing here?
It's all becoming so clear.

You'll be my Forever and Almost Always,
It ain't right to just love me when you can
I won't wait patiently, or wake up every day
Just hoping that you'll still care
Forever and Almost Always,
No it ain't right to just love me when you can, baby
Ain't gonna wait patiently, I won't wake up every day just hoping that you still care.

Once the song ends Haley and Peyton stare into each other's eyes. Haley moves closer as does Peyton until their lips barely touch. Haley closes the gap and brings their lips together. Their kiss wasn't filled with passion. It was slow and sensual and it felt right to both of them.

A/N-There is the next chapter. A couple of questions for you readers. Are Peyton and Haley moving too fast? Should Haley have a deep dark secret that brought her to Tree Hill instead of the explanation she gave? If so do u want to help me out with it?