Hi. sorry again about the last chapter.

This one will be a little bigger. With more characters than last time.

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Haley was in AP English sat next to Nathan, the teacher had made a seating plan. Seen as Nathan was the 'new boy' and his grades were low and she was 'Tutor Girl' top of the class. They got put next to each other, Haley didn't mind. It was Nathan after all...

Haley had just finished her work first, as usual. So she just sat day dreaming when a note from Nathan broke her out of her thoughts.

'Hey Tutor Girl. You changed your mind about cheer leading yet? ;)'

Haley had never passed notes before, she'd often saw people get caught. She just hoped that didn't happen to them. She wasn't going to miss a opportunity to talk to Nathan, even though it was just on paper. She ripped a piece of paper out of her notebook and replied.

'Hey Hot Shot. No. You changed your mind about basketbell yet?'

Haley nudged Nathan in the arm. Then he wrote his reply.

'Ouch Hales. No I havn't. I think you should though.. I can just imagine you in blue...'

She nudged him again, harder this time.

'Perv. Of course you would think that. Your Nathan Scott. I've heard how you play girls.'

Those words actually hurt Nathan. He needed her to know he wasn't like that anymore.

'No. Why do you think I didn't sleep with Rach-whore?'

'Because you don't like red heads?'

'No, because that was the old Nathan Scott.'

'And who's the new Nathan Scott?'

'The one that wants to be with someone, like actually be with someone. The one that wants to fall in love.'

Haley felt her heart melt at those words, she secretly hoped he wanted to fall in love with her. But that was a stupid thought. That's when the teacher started talking again, after he'd set another piece of work for them to do Nathan wrote Haley another note.

'So when are you going to become a cheerleader?'

'I'll become a cheer leader when you join the basketball team.'

Nathan didn't know what to say to that. Haley didn't understand why he didn't want to join the team, she didn't know about his mom. He couldn't tell her, he couldn't. It would hurt to much. He wouldn't freak her out either, he won't drive her away.

Brooke was sat in her art class with Skills, he was to busy consentrating on his work to talk.

Brooke had noticed alot of people were thinking about the future. Haley being valedictorian, Jake being a musician, Lucas being a writer. Brooke wasn't a 100% sure with what she wanted to do yet. So she decided to think about the past, Brooke smiled as she remembered the day she met Haley James and Lucas Scott...

Flashback-

Brooke was sat on a table at the day care summer centre, she was painting her nails. Sure Brooke's only 5 but her nails need to look good! Her Mom was never around so she had to teach herself. When Brooke wasn't paying attention she accidently knocked the bottle on a picture which a girl who was sat across from her had almost finished.

''Oh No!'' The girl panicked, her Mom was coming back today she needed something to show her.

''I'm so sorry!'' It looked like the girl had spent hours on this.

Brooke felt even worse when the girl started crying, she immediatly ran round the table and hugged her.

''W-what a-a-m I-I g-g-going to sh-show my Mommy now?'' the said between tears.

''You could draw her another one tomorrow?'' Brooke wanted to say anything to make the girl feel better.

''I can't! she's going away agian!" she broke into a new set of tears, this time because she's sick of missing her Mom.

''I know how you feel'' Brooke sighed.

''You do?'' she said while wiping her nose, she'd calm down a little.

''Yeah, my Mommy and Daddy go away alot. I mainly just get looked after by nannies.''

''I'm sorry, I feel bad now.''

''You shouldn't, you miss your Mommy. I used to be like that, but now I'm used to them not being here.'' Brooke really understood what this girl was going through she just wanted to help. ''We've still got a while untill home time, how about we both make a picture for your Mommy? It'll get done twice as fast if I help!''

''Gee, Thanks!'' the girl beamed.

After getting new paper and colours they drew a new picture, both talking about there families. They realised they had that in common, nothing much else. But they both really liked eachother. Brooke was right, they got it done twice as fast. So when they'd finished they continued to talk untill someone shouted over to the girl.

''Haley!' A dirty blond haired boy ran over to there table.

''Hi, Lucas'' Haley then remembered he didn't know her new friend. ''This is my new friend..'' she then realised she didn't know her name, Brooke then realised that to.

''I'm Brooke'' She smiled at the cute boy.

''Nice to meet you.'' Even for a five year old Lucas was always polite. ''Do you guys wanna play in the jungle gym?'' Lucas wanted to invite Brooke along, she was really pretty.

''Sure.'' They both said. They then ran outside and played for hours. When it was hometime they promised to do it again the next day, Brooke just hoped she'd be friends with these people forever.

Flashback over-

Brooke continued smiling for the rest of the class as she continued thinking about the past, when it was just her, Haley and Lucas. She missed that sometimes, but she was really happy Jake, Nathan and Peyton were here. She hoped she could get close to them, just like she is with Haley and Lucas.

Peyton and Lucas had also been seated together in AP English, they'd just finished there work. So they were just whispering to eachother. Lucas had just finished telling her about getting Nathan a try out.

''No way! I can't believe he doesn't want to join the team.'' Peyton was really mad, she hates seeing Nathan loose his dream.

''Me either. We only have one person to blame.''

''Dan Scott'' They both said, they were the only few people who knew about how Dan had almost ruined Nathan's life. Peyton was one of them.

''Nathan has always been amazing and he knows it. Deb always used to brag about how good Nathan was and how he would go to Duke and be in the NBA. Ofcourse Dan always disagreed and found something up with Nathan's game and bring that up.'' Peyton hated that Dan did that, Nathan would always doubt himself. Peyton constanly had to remind Nathan that he was good enough.

''What a bastard, Could you try and talk to Nathan for me? You know try to convince him to join the team. He snapped at me last time, we've only just started getting close again. You're his best friend, please Peyton?'' Lucas was practically begging her, he needed to do this for his brother.

Peyton just laughed, surprising Lucas. ''Of course Lucas, you didn't have to ask. I've already brought it up 3 times over the past 2 days. I'll ask Haley to, he wont snap at her.''

''What do you mean 'he wont snap at Haley'?'' Lucas was totally unaware that Nathan liked Haley.

''Jeez Luke, your such a guy. It's pretty clear that Nathan likes Haley. Just don't mention anything to Haley,Nathan or Jake. We don't want it to get awkward.''

''My brother likes my best friend, who has a boyfriend?'' Lucas suddenlly got defensive. It felt like his brother wanted to date his sister. Eew. Haley was just like a sister to Lucas.

''Luke, nothing's going on and it wont. Don't say anything to Nathan. He doesn't need this now.'' Peyton then got defensive over Nathan, he was like a brother to her.

They didn't say anything else as the teacher started talking. Lucas didn't want Peyton to be mad at him so he wote her a note.

'Ok, I won't say anything.'

Peyton just smiled.

Mouth walked across the quad and spotted Erica Marsh, the girl who he was helping with her election campaign. He really liked her, he would do anything at the moment to help.

''Erica!'' Mouth ran over to the blond girl who was going over he campaign speech.

''Hey Mouth'' She smiled. She thought maybe Mouth liked her. He was such a good friend and he was helping her with her election. Erica just wasn't interested him in that way.

''Here's that movie you wanted.'' Mouth had made Erica a video that would get played around the school to convince people to vote for her, he'd spent hours on it.

''Wow, thanks Mouth. You're such a great friend.'' Erica couldn't believe he'd finished it already, she thought it would of taken days to complete. All Mouth heard in that sentence was 'great friend' but he wasn't going to give up just yet.

''So I was wondering... Do you want to hang out sometime? Maybe talk about the campaign?'' Mouth really wanted to have a shot at a date with this girl.

''Mouth, that's sweet but I've got it all sorted thanks.'' Erica hated her self for doing this, she wanted Mouth as a friend. Maybe they wouldn't stay that way anymore.

''Ok, I'll see you later.'' He said walking away.

''Bye Mouth'' She called back then sighed, she just lost a great friend. Because of stupid feelings.

Haley, Nathan, Lucas, Brooke, Peyton and Jake were sat on the table they were sat at yesturday. Skills, Junk and Fergie were sat with them too, they sat with them sometimes. They were beginning to get closer to the others, they may soon become a part of there 'group'. Haley turned and saw Mouth walking towards towards them looking sad.

''Hey Mouth, this is Peyton'' Haley said pointing towards Peyton, Mouth had met Nathan last week and Haley knew that so there was now need for unnessersary introductions.

''Hey'' Mouth said, he sent a weak smile to the girl. He would have normally been excited to meet a new friend, but having just been rejected he wasn't really feeling it.

''Hey Lips, what's up?'' Peyton asked jockingly.

''It's Mouth.''

''I know'' Peyton grinned.

''So, I saw you talking to Erica Marsh. Nice.'' Junk said whilst high fiving Fergie.

''Yeah Mouth, how did it go?'' Skills asked, he knew his best friend liked Erica. He couldn't wait to find out.

''Horrible. I'm just sick of being everyones 'friend' or 'little brother'.''

''Aaw Mouth, you'll find someone. It just takes time.'' Haley smiled whilst taking hold of Jakes hand.

Nathan looked and quietly sighed. Peyton and Brooke sent him simpathetic smiles. Lucas noticed Nathans sigh, so that's why Peyton was talking about... Lucas wondered.

''Yeah Mouth, it just takes time.'' Nathan said for himself and Mouth. it just takes time. he repeated in his head.

''Yeah it sucks when someone doesn't like you back.'' Lucas sighed, Brooke did too. They just didn't notice, again. ''Right, Nathan?'' Lucas prodded at his brother, he wanted Nathan to know it was bad liking someone who was in a relationship. That someone being his best friend. Lucas jumped as he felt someone kick his leg, then seeing the glare he was getting from Peyton he realised it was her. Ouch... Lucas moaned in his head, considering he couldn't do it out loud.

''Right'' Nathan was confused, what was Lucas getting at?

Haley felt a twinge of jealously who does Nathan like? is she pretty? a cheerleader? what if she's the one he wants to 'fall in love' with? Haley broke out of her thoughts as Jake squeezed her hand Crap...

Nathan walked down the corridor to his next class. He turned round the corner and saw Haley and Jake talking, Jake then leaned down and kissed Haley. Nathan the realised they were starting to make out. He walked quickly past them and round another corner when he saw Mouth.

''Hey Mouth!'' Nathan called over.

''What's up?''

''Your right being friends sucks.''

Hope you like it. I know it was short again but the next one will include more Naley and Jeyton. Brucas will be together soon I promise!

Please Review. Please don't give up on the story alot of drama is coming up.