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I'm so sorry for the long delay in updating, my life has just been so crazy recently that I haven't had much time for anything. I've had this chapter done for a while but just haven't had the time or the internet so I could post it but here it is and I hope you guys like it. You're going to be extremely shocked when you realize who their team mate is, but you're going to be even more surprised when Chapter 10 gets posted.
Well I hope you enjoy this chapter and the next one will be up shortly after
Chapter 9: Meeting the Rival
The following Monday at school the group of friends were standing in the quad when they hear laughter behind them. They all turn around to see who it was, and they get the surprise of their lives when they see it to be Owen Matthews. He was a year older then Lucas and Nathan and was the Ravens captain before they got into high school and took over the basketball team becoming co-captains. Owen had all the money in the world because he's parents owned their own businesses and they weren't very nice people, so Owen got anything and everything he wanted, but when his parents couldn't get his captain title back he held the grudge against the boys and hasn't let it go. Lucas and Nathan had a look of shock on their faces when they realized who their rich team mate was going to be and came to the conclusion that they were going to have problems with him this year and probably every year after that, until they graduate. When Owen looked over he saw the Scott boys standing there and decided he should talk to them and put them in their place.
Owen: well, well if it isn't the Scott Boys
Lucas: What do you want Owen?
Owen: I just want back what belonged to me in the first place
Nathan: oh and what would that be?
Owen: the Captain spot
Lucas: ha your funny, we were given that spot fair and square, so good luck getting it
Nathan: besides, you don't have what it takes to be captain
Owen: oh really, and what makes you think the two of you have what it takes to be captain?
Lucas: oh maybe the fact that the 4 years we were captain, we won the Raven's the championship…
Nathan: and how many did you win?
Lucas: oh that's right none!, so don't even think for a second that you're going to take the captain spot away from us, when we deserve it and earned it and can actually lead a team where as you just want the glory and don't know how to control your team
Owen: oh whatever, but just know that I will get the spot and once I do you two will not be on the team
Nathan: you know Owen, just cause your rich and your parents have paid your way onto the team, doesn't mean you're actually going to be playing cause the decision of who plays and doesn't play is up to us, so you better treat us with respect otherwise you will be off the team faster than you can say Fuck me!
Owen: oh whatever, just enjoy it while you can, because you won't have it for long
Brooke: hey Owen, stop with the attitude, it won't get you anywhere especially in this school considering I know quite a few people who would love to kick your ass and these two boys standing beside me would love to just as much.
Owen: well, if it isn't Brooke Davis. Still with the loser Scott huh?
Brooke: yes I am, and for your information we are getting married, so go screw yourself and leave us the hell alone
Owen: you're making a big mistake Brooke; you'll never have the life you wished for if you marry this loser
Brooke: I thought I just told you to go screw yourself… now leave before I get my brother and friends on your ass and trust me if I do you won't like what they do to you.
Owen: fine, I'm going but this isn't the last you've heard of me
Lucas: oh Owen, don't forget we have practice tonight at 4pm
Owen: no we don't
Nathan: oh yes we do and you better be there
Owen: whatever
Owen turns and walks off, completely ignoring what Lucas and Nathan were saying about practice. He wasn't planning on showing up and the Scott boys knew that but they wanted to test him.
Brooke looked at Lucas and Nathan and just shook her head, realizing what they were doing and had laugh.
Brooke: you guys are awful
Lucas: what?
Nathan: we didn't do anything
Brooke: telling Owen that there was practice tonight, that's something especially when I know for certain that there, is no practice for the basketball team tonight cause the cheer team has practice.
Lucas: yea well as of now we do have practice, so if you happen to see any of the other guys could you let them know that we have a one hour practice
Nathan: of course, and see if Owen does actually show up
Brooke: okay I will let the guys know if I see them, but I got to get to class, so I will see you later Fiancé, and hotshot, please keep my guy in line don't let him do anything stupid
Nathan: of course, you get your butt to class and we'll see you later
Brooke: ya, ya I'm going
Lucas: have a good class and I'll meet you after babe
Brooke: okay, love you
Lucas: love you too
Brooke kisses Lucas, before heading off to her Business class that morning. It was one of her favorite classes this semester and she couldn't wait to get there and see what they were doing today.
Meanwhile Lucas and Nathan were sitting in the quad when Clay and Jake walked up and joined them.
Clay: hey Luke, Nate. What's up?
Lucas: nothing, just figuring out what we're going to do at practice today
Jake: since when do we have practice today?
Nathan: since 15 minutes ago, when we discovered who the team mate is that was on vacation when he should have been here
Jake: oh and who is it?
Lucas: Owen Matthews
Jake: you have got to be kidding
Nathan: no joke, we were literally just talking to him and he's determined to get the captain spot from us
Lucas: no way in hell is he getting that spot; we earned that spot by getting the Raven's four back to back championships.
Jake: that guy is a pain in the ass, so what's this practice about?
Nathan: I have no idea, Luke?
Lucas: I haven't completely decided yet, but I think we should just have a get to know you, wait and see if Owen shows up and if he doesn't I say we take the guys out for pizza and beer and get to know them
Jake: Luke that's awesome
Nathan: yea Luke that is an amazing idea
Lucas: that's what I thought, so were going to meet in the gym for 4pm, so if you guys happen to see any of the team would you let them know what's going on and let them know if they can't make its fine but it would be greatly appreciated that they come.
Jake: sure
Clay: of course
Nathan: well I have class, and I promised I'd meet Haley before I left for class, so I will see you guys later
Lucas: see ya Nate
Nathan gets up and grabs his backpack and leaves to meet Haley. They meet up outside his classroom, and he informs her of the impromptu practice and she says its fine, considering she has cheerleading practice too, so it works out perfectly. After they talk for a bit, Nathan heads into class and Haley heads to meet up with Brooke and Peyton and Rachel considering there next class is together.
The girls met in the quad and headed over to Tim Horton's for coffee and lunch. They didn't have class until 2pm and it was only 11am so they had 3 hours before class. They decided they'd get lunch, and then the girls were planning on grilling Brooke to find out who she had in mind for the ring bearer.
Peyton: so Brooke, who's this ring bearer, you have in mind?
Brooke: good try Peyton, but I'm not telling… not until I find out for sure I can actually get him out here
Haley: c'mon Brooke, just tell us
Rachel: you can't keep this a secret forever, just tell us already
Brooke: no, and that's my final answer, and if you keep asking I won't tell you at all, you'll have to wait till the wedding to find out.
Haley: okay fine, I'll stop asking, but you're going to have to tell us eventually
Brooke: and I will, but not right now
Rachel: okay ladies; leave her alone, she'll tell us when she's ready
Brooke: thank you Rachel, now please, let's change the subject
Peyton: so what's new with everyone?
Rachel: well, nothing new with me, you guys see me every day anyway… I never go out unless we all go out.
Brooke: that's true, but there has to be something you want to tell us?
Rachel: I don't know what you're talking about
Haley: oh yes you do, so spill
Rachel: okay fine, I met this guy, his name is Chase and he's really sweet and everything, but I don't know if it's going to go anywhere
Brooke: I knew I saw you with someone the other day, I just didn't know who it was, until now
Rachel: yea, apparently he's from San Francisco, he's got an older brother who I haven't met yet and he used to be a bartender
Brooke: sounds like he's a nice guy, you going out with him again?
Rachel: yea, he's taking me out to dinner tonight
Peyton: awe Rach, that's awesome
Rachel: thanks, I'm actually thinking he's a good guy for a change and maybe I've got lucky
Haley: Rachel, you deserve this, and if anything happens good or bad, just remember that you always have us and nothing will change that
Rachel: thanks Haley, that means a lot
Brooke: it's the truth, you and I have been friends forever and nothing is ever going to change that, so you better bring Chase over one night and introduce him to us
Rachel: will do
The girls continued talking for another hour then headed back to campus, to get ready for class. They passed a bunch of guys from the team on the way and the girls informed them that there was a practice tonight and all the guys were fine with it, they said they'd be there. Once the girls finished talking to them they headed to their class, seeing as how they only had 20 minutes before class.
The girls got to class and found their seats and set up their laptops and checked facebook and their e-mails before class started. Brooke updated her relationship status to Engaged to Lucas Scott. She then went to Lucas' page just to see he already changed his. By the time she was done, the professor walked in and class was starting. She closed her facebook and e-mails and opened up the slideshow for class and got her note book and pen out ready to take notes.
Once classes were over for the day the girls headed to the gym to change and get ready for cheer practice and the guys were already there waiting for the rest of the team to show up.
The girls started practice, while the guys were still waiting for Owen to show up. After 20 minutes they knew he wasn't coming, so Lucas informed the guys that they were just going to head on down to the bar for pizza and a chance to get to know each other better.
The team got to the bar and found a table in the back big enough for everyone, and they ordered their drinks and food.
Lucas: so, we never got a chance to get to know you guys before the season actually starts, so that's what I want to do tonight
Nathan: so, we can go around the table, and everyone can say where there from and what brought them to New York.
They started talking and getting to know everyone, and turns out they have a lot in common. They kept talking about anything and everything; they even talked after their food arrived. The guys learned a lot about each other and Lucas and Nathan couldn't have asked for a better night with the team. They figured having this night it would get the guys to open up and hopefully it will be smooth sailing on the court when they have practice later this week.
The girls finished practice and showered, and then Brooke decided that since the guys got to go out, the girls should too. So once everyone was back in the gym Brooke informed the girls she was talking them to the bar for pizza and drinks. Once the girls got to the bar, they heard laughter and looked over to realize they ended up in the same bar as the guys did. Brooke got the brilliant idea to go over and join the guys, so that's where she went. She walked up behind Lucas, while Haley walked up behind Nathan and Peyton to Jake and Rachel went and stood beside Brooke.
Brooke: well hello boys
Lucas: Brooke! What are you doing here?
Brooke: well I wanted to bring my girls out for a night of fun, seeing as how that's what you're doing
Lucas: well that's a great idea; boys slide over and make room for the girls
The guys did what they were told and slide over to make room and each of the girls sat down by one of the guys. The girls ordered their drinks and food and the group started talking, till they heard a voice come from behind.
Owen: so this is the practice huh?
Lucas: well if it isn't our team mate that decided he had better things to do then show up to practice.
Owen: your right I did have better things to do then go to practice
Nathan: well just know this Owen, this was your first strike, two more and your off the team
Owen: you can't do that
Lucas: yes we can, your forgetting that were the captains and you can't do anything about it
Owen: that's what you think
Nathan: now if you're not going to join us then I suggest you get out of here and make sure you're at practice tomorrow at 4pm
Owen: Fine and I'll be there
Lucas: and don't be late
Owen: ya, ya
Owen turned and walked away, while the guys just laughed cause they knew he was going to cause trouble this year.
An hour later, Lucas knew it was time to go home, the girls were starting to get drunk and he himself was tired.
Lucas: well I think it's time we head out; guys if I could count on you to get the girls back to campus safe and sound that would be great.
Basket-ball Team: of course
Lucas: and we will see you guys tomorrow at 4pm for practice, and this time we will actually hold a practice.
Brooke: okay girls, the guys are going to take you back to campus and I will see you guys at practice in two days.
Cheer Squad: okay, thanks for tonight Brooke, it was awesome
Basket-ball Team: thanks Lucas, it was an awesome night
Both teams headed out and back to the campus, while Brooke, Lucas, Nathan, Haley, Peyton, Jake and Rachel headed on home for the night.
Once the group got home, they all headed right for bed, they were awake enough just to change into their pajamas and fall on the bed before they all passed out from exhaustion.
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