Here's Chapter 5:)
Hope you like it, it's extra long. Some more familiar faces will be included in this chapter. I now have more of a idea whats going to happen up to chapter 17. Thats where I'm stook, thats still a long way to go and I've still got alot to write. Also thank you for all your amazing reviews they mean the world to me, I know I've not got many but all of them make me smile:) Thank you for making me smile people!
Chapter 5
The group decided to meet at lunch to see if Nathan and Peyton were in any of their other classes that they've not been in so far. Before lunch Peyton had a music class with Haley then a History class with Lucas.
Unfortunately Nathan wasn't in anymore classes with Haley, he almost ran to lunch to see if he had any.
As lunch went on and they'd all got there food, they went over thier's Nathan and Peyton's time tables and compared them with their own. Nathan thought it was his lucky day when he found out Haley was in his gym class. But then he realised Jake was too and all of a sudden it wasn't so lucky. At least Peyton would be in that class too.
Nathan also has calculus with Brooke and Computers with Lucas, he's not looking forward to that class. Everyone has already been looking at him and pointing him out as 'the other Scott' or 'Lucas's hot brother' a lot of the cheerleaders were calling him that, he didn't mind that nickname. But he has been getting glares from the jocks.
Luckily he wasn't in anymore classes with Jake, it's not that he didn't like him Nathan just thinks he's not good enough for Haley. To be honest Nathan doesn't think he is either, that's not stopping him from liking her. It's also kind of awkward because Jakes caught him staring at Haley a couple of times, that doesn't help things.
Peyton also has computers with Jake. He seems nice Peyton thought when she first met him; she had caught him checking her out a couple of times though. She'd thought about telling Nathan, considering he liked Haley and Jake is dating her. She decided not to though, Jake's never done anything wrong to her and as far as she knows he's a good boyfriend to Haley. She also didn't want to start any trouble for her or Nathan on their first day, Nathan tends to overact.
She also has a couple of classes with Lucas, when she found that out she swore she saw Brooke glaring at her. Peyton wasn't interested in Lucas, he just looked like he could be a great friend and he was Nathan brother after all.
She was happy she had gym with Nathan, Haley and Jake. Peyton swore she hadn't seen Nathan smile that much in months when he found out Haley was in his gym class, and of course Brooke noticed that too.
However Haley wasn't thrilled she had gym with Nathan and Peyton. She didn't want them to know she was a klutz on their first day, she was hopeless. Haley almost died with embarrassment at the beginning of junior year 2 months ago when she fell over a basketball in the middle of the school gym, and of course Jake was there and saw it. If they hadn't already been dating for 4 months she swore he would have dumped her. But Jake never fails to remind her of it every gym glass, which means he'll tell Nathan and Peyton too.
Haley hoped Peyton was a klutz too, but that was highly doubtful when she mentioned she was a cheerleader in her old school.
''Peyton, would you be interested in doing cheerleading for the Ravens?'' Brooke asked. Brooke became captain of the Ravens cheerleading squad 2 months ago, she's the first ever Junior to become a captain of the squad. Brooke really needed some new cheerleaders after 1 quit last week so she needs 3 more so they could enter competitions.
''Um, Sure'' Peyton didn't really like cheerleading, but she wanted to make some new friends. Nathan also told her she shouldn't get on Brookes bad side.
Peyton's mom died when she was 8 after she ran a red light on her way to pick Peyton up from school. A few weeks ago Peyton found out she was adopted and her birth mom Ellie has been trying to contact her. Peyton doesn't want anything to do with her, that's why she didn't mind leaving Charlotte. Seen as Nathan was gone and most of her other friends were bitches, Peyton didn't have much to lose by moving here.
''Great! We have to get you a uniform'' Brooke didn't give Peyton time to object before dragging her off to the gym.
''Um, Luke we have to go and talk to Whitey remember'' Jake said, he didn't want to leave Haley and Nathan alone but Luke said they had to talk to Whitey. It's not that he didn't trust Haley, he just didn't trust Nathan. He'd heard stories from Lucas about how he played girls.
''Oh yeah, Bye non-Ravens'' Lucas joked while walking off with Jake.
''I see Brookes nicknames are rubbing off on you, Later Brooody'' Haley loved Brooke's nicknames except hers 'Tutor Girl', that's not all Haley was about. It was just the funniest thing to make fun of.
''Broody?'' Nathan asked, wow Brooke is crazy.
Haley blushed when she realised Nathan was sat there, ''Yeah, Brooke has nicknames for all of us. I wonder what yours and Peyton's will be'' Haley grinned thinking about possible nicknames she'll choose.
''What's yours?'' Nathan really wanted to know all he could about Haley so now they had some alone time he could.
''Tutor Girl''
''Why?'' wow. She's a tutor to...
''Because I tutor'' Haley answered in a 'duh' tone
''I know I get that I mean, why do you tutor?'' Haley didn't get why he was being so nosey but for some reason she didn't mind opening up to him.
''When I tutor someone and I watch them get it, like, that light goes on... It just feels really good.''
Nathan wasn't expecting that kind of answer, anyone else would have said something like 'I need the money'. He could already tell that Haley James was a selfless person and he couldn't wait to know more.
''Is that why you don't cheer? Because you don't have enough time with tutoring?''
''No I don't cheer because I'm a total klutz. You'll see that in gym class'' She immediately went bright red at the thought of gym glass, Nathan there seeing her fall on her ass.
''I hope so.'' Ughh Nathan mentally kicked himself for what he just said, in the cafe this morning she was worrying about cheesy flirting. He should be the one worrying about that.
Haley just giggled, if that was any other guy she would of just insulted them for there cheesiness or something but this was different. Nathan was different.
''Oh I've got to head to the tutor centre I need to go over a test'' Haley got up and put all her things in her bag, Nathan was disappointed but at least he got to find some things out about her.
''Oh, ok. So I'll see you in gym?'' Nathans disappointment faded when he remembered he'd see her soon in gym. Maybe in shorts.
''I hope so'' Haley said, mocking his earlier words.
''Oh your good'' Haley walked away still giggling, she was happy Nathan didn't see her blush.
Lucas and Jake were walking to Whiteys office; there wasn't really a team meeting. Lucas asked Jake if he would go with him to see if he could get Nathan a try out for the team, Lucas knew Nathan wanted to be on the Ravens, even though Nathan didn't know it himself yet.
When they reached the door that said Whitey Durham Lucas knocked and he and Jake stepped inside. Whitey Durham has been the Ravens coach for years; he'd even coached Keith and Dan.
''Hey coach, can I ask for a favor?'' Whitey had spotted Lucas at the rivercoart with help from Keith, Whitey and Keith are very close so Lucas is comfortable enough to ask him favors like this.
''Scott, Jagielski.'' He nodded to them ''Depends what it is Scott.''
''Well you know Nathan Scott right?'' Whitey had heard about Nathan from Keith, he'd saw some photographs so he knew what he looked like. He'd also saw him around school today.
''Danny's boy?'' Whitey knew Dan Scott far too well. He knows the whole story about Deb and he's experienced some of Dan's evil. When the Ravens had finally got to the State Championships Dan didn't agree how Whitey was managing the game so sat out for the whole game. The team lost the State Champions and some of the players lost their chances of a scholarship, all because Dan Scott was sulking.
''Yeah, well I was wondering if you could give him a try out. He's really good did you see him play last year when we played against Oak Lake?''
''Yeah, he's good. I'll give him a try out, when can he come?'' Whitey would be happy if Nathan was on the team. He was a great player, but he did notice he didn't have a good attitude. Hopefully not like his father.
''Well that's the thing… he doesn't want to be on the team'' Lucas saw the confusion on Whiteys face. ''But we can convince him, he's just down at the moment. We're going to convince him, I promise.''
''You better, if you want a chance at State this year. I'll give you a week to convince him, if it doesn't work don't say I didn't give him a chance'' As much as Whitey wanted Nathan on the team he wasn't going to put up with his crap, he either wanted to be on the team or he didn't.
''Thanks coach''
''Your welcome, don't forget practice after school!''
Lucas and Jake walked out the office; you couldn't miss the grin on Lucas's face. He was happy to be helping his brother, now all they had to do was convince him…
Nathan went over his schedule again, seen as the others weren't back yet he decided to text his friend Tim from his old school. Nathan just got his phone out when he saw a red headed girl sit across the table from him. Nathan just raised his eye brow at her Here we go...
''So does the new hot Scott have a name?'' she asked flirtatiously, Nathan wasn't in the mood to deal with people like that today.
''Nathan'' He answered bluntly, he just wanted this girl to leave.
''I'm Rachel, you coming to Tric tonight?'' Tric? Oh Tric. That was Karen and Deb's club, Deb had secretly bought it a few months ago. When she died her half got given to Karen until Nathan left college, then it would be his.
Nathan snapped out of his thoughts when his phone rang, he saw an unfamiliar number on the screen. He decided to answer it, it beat talking to whatever her name was.
''Hello?'' He asked confused
''Hey Hot shot, it's Brooke. Peyton gave me your number, were stood across the quad. Don't look!''
''Hot shot?'' If this was his new nickname Nathan didn't like it.
''Yeah, it's your new nickname.'' Damn Nathan thought. ''Just act like there's an emergency or something and come and meet us.''
''Ok, I'll be right there'' Nathan didn't really need to act, this girl didn't look smart.
''Got to go, see you Reanne'' Nathan got up and started walking away.
''It's Rachel!'' Rachel shouted back over to Nathan.
''Whatever'' He called back over his shoulder and walked over to where Brooke and Peyton were stood laughing.
''Thanks Brooke''
''It's ok. I was happy to get you away from Rach-whore, it was clear she was bothering you.''
Nathan just laughed and shook his head Damn, Brooke is crazy. Rach-whore? The bell then rang signaling it was time to go to class.
''Bye , Hot shot'' Brooke winked playfully and walked in the direction her lesson was.
''?'' Nathan asked Peyton.
''Don't ask me, I don't know what goes on in her crazy mind. Let's get going Hot Shot'' Nathan glared at Peyton for the use of his new 'nickname'.
''Two can play at that game P.Sawyer''
''Hey, I actually like my nickname so ha!''
''Oh'' Nathan was embarrassed; he thought he'd actually beat Peyton for a moment.
''Whatever let's get to gym, you can see Haley in those shorts'' Nathan just started at her in shock, was she a mind reader too? ''I know you to well Scott, I know what goes on in that mind of yours'' Peyton was right she did know Nathan; she did date him for almost a year.
Nathan and Peyton linked arms and walked to gym when they got there they went there separate ways. Peyton went into the girl's locker room and Nathan went into the boys. When Peyton walked into the girls locker room she noticed Haley wasn't there, that was strange as far as she'd heard Haley's never late. After Peyton got changed Haley still wasn't there Well thanks a lot Haley! Peyton thought, she really didn't want to do this gym class alone, she didn't know anyone.
Haley walked out of the tutor centre in a panic, she'd never been late before but Fergie just wasn't getting it. He looked like he was about to cry and she couldn't just leave him. Oh My God Miss Larner is going to kill me! She panicked as she ran to her locker to get her gym kit out.
''Would Haley James please report to the office please'' rang from the speakers. Haley dashed to the stairs oh no what if I've been caught, what if I don't get valedictorian. Oh god oh god oh god...
When Haley got to the office she saw a familiar hair style when she turned round she immediatly recognised her ''QUINN!'' Haley screamed and went to hug her sister, she'd not seen Quinn in almost a year. She was in Africa on a 2 year photography course, also Quinn didn't like seeing her mother to much. Quinn didn't agree with the way Lydia raised Haley, Taylor and Micheal. Quinn was 10 when Lydia went back to work, but she went to a special photography school when she was 12 in LA and was hardly ever there. Quinn wasn't raised by a nanny and she didn't like the fact that her 2 little sisters and youngest brother were.
''Hey Haley-Bop!'' Quinn squeezed her sister tight, she'd missed her so much. Haley was always her favourite.
''What are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy to see you it's just I thought you were in Africa and now your-''
''Haley'' Quinn cut her sister off, she missed how much Haley rambled. ''I'm here for a week, I'm here because I wanted to see my favourite sister and Principal Hargrove said he would let you leave school early and he's already told your teachers''
Haley didn't know what to say, when did Quinn get so organised? Haley hugged her sister again, letting a tear escape. ''I've missed you'' Quinn hugged her back and stroke her hair ''I've missed you too Haley-Bop.''
Peyton was looking round the gym for any signs of Haley, and still no Haley. The girls gym class was held on the left side of the gym and the boys was on the right, and of course they'd be playing basketball today. Luckily not with the boys.
Nathan walked out the locker room with Jake and Skills. His eyes quicky shot to the left side of the gym where the girls were, he saw Peyton looking angry. No surprise there. But then he noticed Haley wasn't there, the worst part was that he can't say anything. He doesn't want Jake or Skills knowing he likes her, hopefully Jake will notice Haley's not there soon.
Suddenlly the gym doors burst open, Nathan glared at the person when he realised it wasn't Haley. It was Fergie, he'd met him on the river coart last week. He seemed cool... but not as cool as Haley.
''I'm sorry I'm late'' Fergie panicked, the gym teacher was scary, Fergie didn't want to get on his badside. ''I was at the tutoring centre and me and Haley just lost track of time'' Haley?
''That's a late mark Thompson, now go and get changed.''
Jake then noticed Haley wasn't there, that wasn't like her. Jake pushed the thought out of his mind as a basketball game was about to start. Halfway through the game Jake's eyes travelled to the left side, he saw Peyton throwing the ball to a tall girl opposite her. He was definatley attracted to her, that scared him. It scared him because he wondered what the might do to his relationship with Haley.
Peyton threw the ball to her partner agresively, how could Haley skip class on Peytons first day. Brooke said Haley wanted to be the valedictorian, skipping class would affect her grade. Peyton saw the read headed girl who her and Brooke saved Nathan from, talking to a dark haired girl while throwing there ball. She was talking to loud, wanting people to listen to her conversation like it was major news. So that's what Peyton decided to do.
''... I'm telling you Theresa, he was so into me. He totally would of asked me out if his phone didn't ring.'' Rachel lied, she knew Nathan wasn't into her. But Theresa saw her talking to him, she wanted to know if Rachel was dating the 'new hot Scott.'
Peyton immediatly burst out laughing biterly, how much of a air head was this girl? Why would she lie, it's just perfetic.
''What's so funny?'' Peyton turned around to see the girl named Theresa talking to her with her hands on her hips.
''Oh, your friends joke, it was just funny that's all.''
''What joke?'' Theresa asked confused.
''The one about her and Nathan'' Peyton stated in a 'duh' tone. She knew it wasn't a joke but she just wanted to mess with the stupid girl.
''That wasn't a joke sweety'' Rachel walked over, looking Peyton up and down to see if she was hotter than her.
''I know Nathan, and he doesn't date skanks.'' Peyton stated.
''Wait, I heard he dated you? He must have made a exception!'' Rachel and Theresa both laughed.
''You bitch'' Peyton was just about to punch her when she felt to arms holding her back.
''It's not worth getting kicked out of here because of Rachel, she knows she can't get Nathan. She just needs to feel good about her self.'' A soft voice spoke from behind her. Peyton turned round to see a blond smiley girl who stuck her hand out to Peyton. ''Hi, I'm Bevin'' The girl smiled, Peyton would normally just glare at her, but she did help her out.
''Peyton.'' Bevin, knowing the girl wasn't going to shake her hand she put it down.
''Look, Rachel's probly going to kill me for talking to you... and holding you back. She loves a fight. So I better go, I'll see you around Peyton.'' Bevin put on a fake grin and walked back to Rachel who immediatly started yelling at her.
Peyton felt sorry for the girl, Rachel shouldn't be controling her. But what could Peyton do?
Haley and Quinn got out of the car and walked inside there big house, even when Lydia was making more and more money they never moved house. It was the family home, the one place where things used to be good before Lydia went back to work.
''David!'' Quinn yelled as they walked inside.
''David? He's here?'' Before Haley could wonder anymore as an attractive dark haired man walked into the room with a big grin on his face. She'd heared about David in Quinns letters and saw him on photographs, she new him and Quinn were serious. It was kind of stupid that she thought Quinn would come with out him. David walked up to Quinn and put his arm round her shoulders.
''Me and David are getitng married!'' Quinn blurted out. She'd wanted to tell Haley as soon as she saw her but she said that David could be there too. Haley's mouth hung wide open, her 23 year old sister was getting married!
''Oh my God! Your getting married! When? How did this happen? Where did you meet?-''
''Woah slow down there Brooke.'' Quinn cut her sister off again. Haley and Brooke were similar, the both rambled. Only Brooke did it when she was excited. Quinn had only met Brooke a couple of times, but she always teased her about her rambling. ''We met 2 years ago when I first got to Africa, We got engaged last month, and were getting married in a couple of months. In Tree Hill!'' Haley screamed with excitement. She was so happy for he sister.
''But I thought you were only here for a week?''
''We are but we've got to go back in 2 weeks, the second week were spending with David's parents.''
''Oh'' Haley realised she'd forgotten to introduce herself to David. ''I'm Haley'' she smiled at her future brother in law.
''David, your new brother'' he winked. Haley knew from just that, that Quinn and David would be so happy together.
They decided to look at the photo albums of Quinn and David's time in Africa. Haley told them about school and Jake, she even told them about Nathan and Peyton. She told her everything new about Brooke and Lucas, even about there denying feelings for eachother. They spent the wrest of the time just talking about everything possible. Mainly Quinn and Haley talking about Tree Hills latest gossip, poor David couldn't get a word in.
After Peyton realised Haley wasn't in the tutoring centre either. She immediatly got worried, she'd just spent 10 minutes looking for her. She didn't care if she was late, she even looked through the small window outside Haley's next class. She wasn't there either. Sure, she's only just met Haley. But she already knew they were going to be great friends.
Nathan was already beyond worried. What if something had happened to her? He'd only had 2 full conversations with her and they'd said a couple of things to eachother but he really liked this girl. The thought of him having feelings for her scared him even more.
Jake was ringing Haley all the way to his next class and she still wasn't answering. If she was already there then he would see her, this is one of his favorate classes because they have it together. When he arrived she wasn't there. He grabbed out his phone and texted her.
Where are you?
Text me back.
This isn't like you Hales, why arn't you here?
Are you ok, i'm officially panicking. Please call me.
I'm coming to your house straight after school.
Jake realised Haley wasn't going to reply, so he stopped sending them. He had calmed down abit now, he was going to go straight to her house. Crap!he shouted in his head when he remembered his car had broke down. He walked in the car park and Haley's car wasn't there. He then saw Peyton and Nathan walking across the carpark, looking worried. He ran over to them, he new Nathan would help atleast.
''Nathan, Peyton!'' Jake called over to the two.
''Hey Jake'' Peyton smiled, she didn't understand why she was so happy to see him.
Jake would have smiled back at the beautiful girl if he wasn't so worried. ''Can one of you drop me off at Haley's, she's still not here. I need to see if she's ok.'' Peyton was flattered by how caring Jake was.
''I'll do it.'' Nathan immediatly answered. This was the perfect opportunitey to see if Haley was ok, he'd also find out where Haley lived.
''Thanks'' Jake said dissapointed, he kind of wanted it to be Peyton. He also knew Nathan liked his girl, he was also jealous because Nathan knew Peyton better than he did. Jake didn't have time to question him about it as he needed to find Haley.
''Could I follow you behind, I want to see if she's ok too.'' Peyton cared about Haley, she also knew that Brooke, Lucas and Jake always went to Haleys house on Mondays, maybe her and Nathan could join in the little tradition.
Jake and Nathan got in Lucas's car and hurried out of the carpark, Peyton following quickly behind.
Lucas and Brooke were in Keith's car driving down Haley's street. They were unaware that Haley wasn't in gym or last period, they were just going to her house. Just like every other Monday.
They pulled up into Haleys driveway, and walked through the door. As always. No one was in on Mondays, that was Maries day off and Jimmy always went to his friends house on that day of the week. They were practically family anyway, so they could always walk in the house as it was there own.
When they reached the front room they saw Haley sat on the floor laughing at what a tall dark haired man had said. They hadn't noticed Brooke or Lucas yet. Brooke's eyes travelled to a certain person sat on the sofa, laughing with them.
''Quinn!'' Brooke squelled as she jumped on the suprised but thrilled older girl.
''Hey, Brookie!'' Brooke let go, and sat on the sofa next to Quinn. She was just about to talk but Quinn stood up to hug the boy Brooke arrived with.
''Hey, Luke'' Quinn said hugging Lucas, Lucas was always like a brother to Quinn. She always thought him and Haley would end up being married. But what she's heard about Haley's boyfriend, Brooke and Lucas's feeling for eachother and they new guy Haley wouldn't stop talking about, Quinn decided Haley wanted to be with someone else. Even though Haley had told her thousands of times that her and Lucas were best friends, nothing more.
''Hey Quinn, what are you doing here?'' Lucas felt the same way about Quinn, every time she'd visit Quinn would alway's give Lucas advice about girls, clothes and school. She was always there for him.
''So much to tell, so much to tell'' Quinn said while breaking the hug. Lucas went and sat next to Haley on the floor. Just as Quinn was about to talk she heard the door open.
''Hales!'' Jake shouted whilst running in the house, Nathan and Peyton running behind. Relief washed over the three of there faces when that saw Haley sat on the floor next to Lucas.
''Hey Jake'' Haley smiled, her smile turned into a grin when she saw Nathan stood behind Jake. His grin matching hers.
Just has Jake was about to speak again Peyton beat him to it ''Where the hell have you been? I had to do gym on my own! I even almost had a fight with Rachel and you missed it! Us three were so worried about you! How come you didn't answer your phone?'' Peyton relaxed and walked over to Haley and gave her a hug. When they broke the hug, Haley began to speak.
''I'm so sorry, Quinn come to school and brought me home. I've not saw her in ages. I'm sorry I left you with Rachel. My phones in my bag on silent. Sorry'' Haley honestly felt guilty that Jake, Peyton and Nathan had been worried. But she especially felt touched that Peyton did, she'd only just met her and Peyton was that worried about her. She was also surprisingly happy that Nathan was too.
''Sorry, I just had a go at you. I'm not always like that''
''It's Ok''
Haley stood up and walked over to Jake and kissed him. Nathan watched in envy and obviously Brooke noticed that as did Quinn. ''I'm sorry I didn't call you. I was just so happy Quinn was here.''
''It's ok, just let me know next time'' Jake laughed in relief, that was one of the most scariest moments of his life when he thought Haley was in danger.
Haley walked over to Nathan and hugged him too. ''I'm sorry I scared you, atleast you didn't have to see me in gym right?'' Haley laughed while pulling out of the hug.
''It's ok, just make sure you do something funny in gym tomorrow.'' Nathan joked. He was just so happy she was ok. His heart was beating frantically over the fact that Haley had just hugged him.
Haley, Nathan and Jake went into the front room again where Haley introduced Jake, Peyton and Nathan to Quinn and David. Quinn told them all about Africa and about her and David. Haley didn't mind listening twice, she was just glad her sister had a good time. After Quinn had finished Peyton told them about what happened with Rachel, she also told them about Bevin and how she seemed nice. They all agreed. Haley was sad she missed it, but hanging out with her sister was much better. They carried on telling stories about there day and asking Quinn about Africa for most of the night. Time sure did fly...
Hope you liked the chapter. I really hope so because it took about 3 hours to write! Please review.