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This chapter features, Nathan, Haley, Brooke, Lucas, Jake, Peyton, Quinn, Skills, Mouth, Junk, Fergie and Bevin. I just thought I'd let you know:)

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Chapter 9

Brooke and Quinn were watching 'Legally Blonde' whilst eating popcorn dipped in melted chocolate. Quinn had even bought some alcohol which she let Brooke drink also. They wern't really watching the film they were mainly talking about Brooke's friends.

''Mouth likes Erica but I think she likes Brett, he's a drummer. Mouth is like way better than him,it's not fair!'' Brooke was a little drunk and was just talking about crap mainly. Quinn didn't know Mouth so she wanted to find out more about Haley.

''So what about Haley and Jake?''

''Jaley? There so cute! Well I think that's going to change soon-'' Brooke got cut off by Quinn.

''Wait. What? Why would that change?'' Quinn wanted to know what was up with Haley and Jake's relationship, she thought they were perfect for eachother. Even though Haley didn't seem that thrilled about talking about there relationship.

''Nathan.'' Brooke knew change was coming, and he would be the reason for it. She just knew it, she saw how he looked at Haley and how Haley looked back at him.

''Luke's brother?'' Quinn knew he liked Haley, she also knew that Haley would never cheat. She couldn't see why that would change the relationship.

''Yeah, Jake and Haley just havn't been the same. You can't say anything to Haley but I think Jake likes Peyton and It's clear Haley and Nathan like eachother.''

''That pig like's someone else while he's dating my sister!'' Quinn was furious, no one treats her sister like that. Especially her favourate one.

''I'm not that sure, I just know somethings there. I know these things.'' She grinned. ''Nathan's all gloomy when Jaley are kissing and Lucas was talking to Nathan about a girl who Nathan liked and she was clearly jelous. Even though they were really talking about her.'' Brooke explained. She didn't want Quinn to hate Jake. ''Don't say anything to Haley, I don't see her and Jake lasting much longer. So then she can be with Nathan, there perfect for eachother.'' Brooke sighed, she also knew that her and Lucas were perfect for eachother. But she knew that nothing was going to happen, she was to scared. ''Now all we have to do is wait. Promise you wont say anything?''

''OK, I promise.'' Quinn said reluctanly. ''I hope they break up soon though, Nathan's hot. I could totally see a Naley.'' Quinn smiled devilishly to Brooke.

''Oh My God! Perfect nickname Quinn!'' Brooke laughed, she always hoped she would be just like Quinn when she grew up.

''Thanks.'' Quinn said, secretly proud of herself.

They changed the subject onto Quinn and David, they talked about wedding plans and memories. They also hoped Haley would hurry so she could join in.

Nathan starts the car and pulls out onto the road. Luckilly for him there stuck behind a slow car, he doesn't know it but Haley's thrilled about that to.

''So, What number will you be on the Ravens?'' Haley asked eagerly.

Nathan laughed at the eagerness, ''Um, I don't know if they let you choose.''

''Oh, well what number do you want to be?'' Haley knew it was irrelevant, but she just wanted to talk to him. They only had a few more minutes left.

''23.'' Nathan asked with no hesistation, Haley laughed at that.

''Can I ask why?''

''My Mom's birthday's on the 2nd of March. Like the second day of the third month which makes 23.'' Nathan shocked himself with that answer. He'd never told anyone that before.

''Oh. Well that's sweet. What was your old number at Oak Lake?''

''18, I never liked it. It had no meaning. That's why I hope I get this one.''

''Well I hope you do to.'' Haley grinned.

They both sighed as Nathan pulled up into Haley's driveway. None of them wanted it to end, but Haley had to join Quinn's sleepover. She did promise.

''Bye Nathan.'' She smiled and opened the car door.

''See you, Hales.'' Nathan smiled back, Haley climbed out the car unable to control the butterflies in her stomach as he said her nickname.

Nathan drove away, his mind went back to what's happened today. He was sure that today was his best day in Tree Hill so far.

Lucas, Skills, Mouth, Junk and Fergie were all at the rivercoart. Mouth was announcing the game as usual and the game was Junk and Skill vs Lucas and Fegie, ofcourse Lucas's team were winning. When they got tired they decided to just talk, the subject today: girls.

''So Mouth you spoke to Erica today?'' Lucas asked. He then saw Skill's send him a glare, it must of not gone so well. But it was to late to take it back now.

''No, but I saw her today. She was talking to Brett, you know the drummer guy?'' Mouth acted as he wasn't that bothered, but they all knew he was.

''You don't know that she likes him.'' Lucas noted.

''Well Brooke seems to think so, she was telling Haley before. I don't want to talk about this anymore.'' Skills knew Mouth would just get pissed off like he did at him earlier, he knew Mouth didn't want to snap like that again aswell. ''Anyway speaking of Brooke, you spoke to her yet?'' Mouth wasn't saying this in a mean way, he genuinlly wanted to know if he'd told her yet.

''No.'' Lucas said sternly, he was sick of everyone talking about him and Brooke. They didn't know how much there friendship means to him, he can't tell her. He can't ruin what they have already. ''How's the girlfriend Junk?'' Lucas laughed, so did the others excluding Junk. It was a little joke they had. Junk said he had a girlfriend who lives in Canada, even though none of them had met her. Not even Fergie.

Junk decided he was sick of this joke, he wanted to end it. ''Actually, we broke up.'' They were all shocked, now they would have to find another thing to wind Junk up about.

''Oh, sorry Man.'' Fergie said, putting on fake sympathy. Then there were mumbles of 'Sorry' from the others.

''Whatever.'' Junk mumbled. Now he was the one that wanted to change the subject. ''How about you Skills?''

''No-one really. There is this hot cheerleader though...'' Skills went off into a daze. He was cut out of that daze when a basketball hit his head. ''Ow, Luke!''

''Sorry, but that was wrong man.'' Lucas put on a disgusted face. ''Who is she anyway?'' Skills never really liked anyone, they were all shocked that Skills actually mentioned someone.

''I don't know her name, but she's blonde. She's in my gym class, she's with Peyton and Haley alot. I caught her staring at my butt the other day when I was at my locker. She was with Rach-hoe.'' Skills winked and they all laughed.

''Rach-hoe. Brooke will like that one Skills, I think she was getting bored of Rach-whore or skank.'' Mouth joked.

''Wait, I think I know who you mean. I think you mean Bevin Mirskey. Nice Skills'' He highfived his other best friend.

''I know.'' Skill's smirked.

''Peyton said she's abit dumb, but she's a really nice person.'' Lucas explained. They all laughed.

''Dude, you sounded like a chick.'' Fergie said between laughs.

''Whatever.'' He mumbled then cleared his throat. ''Let's get back in the game.'' He said in a strangly deeper voice, which just made them just laugh harder.

When they all calmed down, they continued with there game. Unaware that a certain blonde cheerleader, had just parked her car and had just begun watching from a distance.

Jake stood nevously outside Peytons house, he'd been thinking about this girl all week. He couldn't get her off his mind, he'd just canceled on his girlfriend to help her out. He finally plucked up the courage and rang the doorbell, he was worried she wasn't there. But then he heard the sound of a plate smash and then Peyton swearing repeatidly. He laughed at that and then she opened the door...

He thought she looked gorgeous. As always. She was wearing an old pair of jeans, a grey sweatshirt and converse, her short curly hair was tied in a small pony tail on the back of her head. In his eyes she looked perfect.

''Um, Hi.'' He smiled.

''Hey Jake!'' she beamed ''Sorry I took so long.. I kinda dropped a plate.'' She blushed, which was rare for her to do.

''I kindof guessed.'' He laughed, which caused her to laugh to.

''Are you sure you want to do this? It wont be much fun.'' she said in all seriousness.

''I said I would so I am and it will be, we'll make it fun.'' he assured her.

Peyton got a wierd feeling in her stomach, she'd not felt like that in a long time. She was just happy she was happy again.

A few months after she broke up with Nathan she started dating a guy named Mark. She thought she was starting to fall in love with him, that was un till she found him in bed with her best friend Laura. She ran to Nathan's house to tell him what happened, only for him to tell her about what Nikki did first. It turns out Nikki had 3 other boyfriends from other schools, who were all from rich families. Peyton then told Nathan what happened with Mark. They both realised, they never loved who they were with. They then stopped being heartbroken and planned revenge.

First they went to the schools where Nikki's other 'boyfriends' attended. Nathan told them about what she was doing and they all broke up with her, Peyton then found her and they got into a fight, which Peyton obviously won. Then it was Marks turn, Nathan beat him up for hurting his best friend. Peyton went with something a bit more creative, she spraypainted his whole car orange (his least favourite colour) and wrote the words 'jackass' is black on the windows, hood and boot.

She knew she could never be in a relationship with Jake, he was dating Haley. She wouldn't do that to her.

''So, you ready?'' Peyton asked heading towards the stairs.

''As I'll ever be.'' He followed behind as they walked to her room.

Haley walked into the house and saw duvet covers, pillows, chocolate, popcorn and alcohol bottles scattered across the floor. She couldn't wait to join in!

''Hey guys!'' Haley said as she walked into the front room.

''Hawey!'' Brooke stumbled over to Haley, she could smell the alcohol on her breath. She pulled Haley into a big bear hug.

Haley dragged Brooke over to the coach were Quinn was sat there laughing.

''I guess I missed most of the sleepover then.'' Haley sighed, she knew drunk Brooke would fall asleep soon.

''What took you so long, you were supposed to be back ages ago!'' Quinn shouted, she must of got sick of Brooke's rambling. Brooke did get excited when she drank. Brooke was now lay on the coach, struggling to keep her eyes open.

''I was with Nathan.'' She answered in a whisper.

''WHAT?'' They both heard her. Brooke was completly awake now, she wanted details!

''Ok before you turn this into a big deal, here's what happened. I got to the river coart and Jake canceled, Nathan arrived and helped me out. We talked for a while and lost track of time, then he took me home. No big deal.'' Haley lied about the last part. To her it was a big deal, she'd never had to much fun at the river coart and all she didn was talk to Nathan. He made her smile whenever he was arround and she couldn't stop it. Even though it made her feel like the worst person in the world.

''Oh.'' They both said.

''Why was Nathan at the river coart?'' They looked at Brooke in confusion, why would she even want to know? She sensed that they were confused. ''I mean it was a bit strange, he was at the river coart alone. At the same time you were there alone and he's not even on the team.''

''Not yet.'' Haley mumbled.

''What?''

''He decided to do the try out, don't tell him I told you though. I think he wanted it to be a surprise.'' Haley saw the smile take over Brooke's face, she almost looked as happy as Haley did before. almost

''Yey!'' Brooke squeled in excitement, she knew this was what Lucas wanted.

''OK, I don't get it?'' Quinn was beyond confused, why were theyso excited? it was just a tryout.

They told her about Nathan not wanting to join the team and they didn't know why. They told her about how much Lucas and Peyton wanted it, the next hour of conversation was based on Nathan. Not that Haley had a problem with that, as Brooke and Quinn got more and more tired they decided to call it a night. They all went into there duvets and fell asleep. Haley found her self dreaming about a certain blue eyed, raven haired Scott.

Jake and Peyton had finished unpacking a hour ago, they got everthing done. They both ended up having a really good time, along with Nathan this was also Peyton's best day in Tree Hill so far.

Peyton ordered pizza and they both watched a movie. A bout half an hour into the movie Jake noticed Peyton wasn't laughing at the funny parts, that's when he realised she'd fell asleep. Her head was leaning on his shoulder, he lifted her up and placed her on the coach. He got a blanket out of the cupboard and place it on top of her. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead.

''Goodnight, Peyton Sawyer.'' He wispered.

He turned and walked out the door, his lips still tingling.

Lucas, Skills, Fergie, Junk and Mouth were still on the river coart. Of course Lucas and Fergie were still winning, mainly because of Lucas. When they decided to end the game they walked to the bench to get a drink. Only to realise a certain blond cheerleader was sat there, the same blond cheerleader who Skills happened to like.

She stood up and waved, ''Hi, I'm Bevin.'' She grinned.

Skills walked forward, ''I'm Skills, thats Lucas, Mouth, Junk and Fergie.'' He poited to the boys as he said there names.

''I know'' She smiled. ''Hey Luke.'' She waved over, he waved back. ''You guys are really great at playing basketball.'' she commented. They all mumbled a thanks back, slightly intimidated by the attractive cheer leader.

''Skills?'' she asked nervously, she could usually get any guy she wanted. But she really liked this one, Peyton and Haley had told her he was a really great guy. She didn't want to screw this up. ''I was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime?'' She looked down to her hands and realised she was shaking, she'd never asked a guy out before, she was just learning what to say from movies.

''Sure.'' Skills was trying to keep it cool, but his hands were also shaking.

''Great!'' Bevin was thrilled, he said yes! Bevin gave him a small piece of paper, ''Call me tomorrow, OK?'' she asked nervously, she knew she'd be sat by her phone all day tomorrow.

''Yeah.''

''Promise?'' She really wanted to know, she knew she souned desperate but she didn't care. She really liked Skills.

''I promise.'' he assured her.

''Ok, I should be going. Bye Skills.'' She hugged him and kissed his cheek. ''Bye guys.'' She waved over to the other boys who were still stood there shocked. When Bevin had gone they all walked up to Skills, there mouths still hanging open.

''Bevin Mirskey just asked you out.'' Mouth said clearly stunned.

Today had been a long day for everyone. But one things for sure. It was a definatly a strange day...

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