Disclaimer: I do not own OTH or any of it's characters!
A/N: So guys I decided to write the sequel! I really hope you guys enjoy this and please review! Let me know if there is any confusion... if you haven't read Facing Life's Little Obstacles, it may help to read it first before starting this story! This story takes place five years later!
Many of you know the story of my parents and about my late mother, Peyton. This however, is a story of how my favorite people made me into the person I am today. Haley, also known as my mom, still teaches kindergarten while taking care of my dad, me, Jamie (who is now ten by the way), and my little sister Lucy who just turned four a few weeks ago. Dad and Uncle Luke are now the new basketball coaches at Tree Hill High since Coach Whitey retired last year, but occasionally help grandpa out at the dealership when he needs it. Brooke still designs clothes and now has her own store in downtown Tree Hill, but she also takes care of Matt who's now seven and Sophie who's only six months younger than Lucy.
This is where I guess I come in and tell you a little about me. I'm about to start my sophomore year in high school, along with my best friends Chloe and Emily. I've known Chloe Rogers since the second grade when she moved here from Georgia and we've been best friends since. Emily Banks joined our duo two years ago when she moved here from Texas. Most people call us the three amigos because we are practically always together. Chloe works at Brooke's store because she wants to be a designer after high school, while Emily works at the café with my grandma. I help out at the café as well, but I spend a lot of my time on the River Court. It seems that I'm like my dad after all because I absolutely love basketball, but Tree Hill only has a guy's team. I personally think it's totally unfair because I'm better than half the team but whatever. That's all for now!
"Hey Mom, I'm headed down to the River Court. I'll be back around five," Mallory yelled heading out the door.
Haley smiled at her before finishing cleaning up Lucy's mess. Lucy was currently trying to help her make lunch which wasn't working out so well.
"Mom, could we invite Matt over this afternoon to play?" Jamie asked while watching as Lucy wipes her dirty hands all down her shirt. He then laughed at his little sister for making more of a mess with her peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
"Yeah, both Matt and Sophie can come over. I'll call Brooke when I'm done cleaning this up. Do you mind taking your sister upstairs and helping her wash her hands?" Haley answered with a smile.
Jamie grinned before replying, "Of course Mom. Come on Lucy let's go wash your hands before you make another mess. Besides, Sophie is coming over and you can play dolls." Lucy smiled and skipped upstairs with her brother. Jamie and Matt always played outside, while Sophie and Lucy played dolls, but the four of them loved playing with each other.
Mallory was dribbling the ball when some guys walked up. "Hey, didn't anyone ever tell you that girls don't know how to play basketball. Besides, we want to play a real game and would hate for you to break a nail," one of the guys stated.
Mallory smirked before asking, "Well which one of you wants to play me one on one. I bet I could beat any of you!"
"I'll play you," another guy said from behind the group, "after all I'm the best guy on the team. I just hope you can handle it when you lose."
"I know who you are. You're Landon Smith star of the Tree Hill Ravens; biggest player there is who sleeps with pretty much any girl. Did I forget anything?" she replied sarcastically.
Landon laughed, "Depends, are you offering?"
"Argh, you make me sick! Let's get this game over with. I'm so ready to beat your ass!" Mallory stated.
"In your dreams baby," Landon added before taking the ball, "first one to twenty-one wins."
"You're on!" Mallory said before snatching the ball and dribbling it past him. The rest of the guys sat down on the bleachers and watched the game. They knew that Landon would win, but was enjoying the show nonetheless.
The game finally ended after Mallory tricked him and went up for a three pointer to win the game. Landon simply couldn't believe what had just happened. "Smith, you got beat by a girl!" his friend, Trent, yelled. The other guys just laughed before Landon walked away mad.
"Anyone else wanna try to beat me," she asked.
Trent smiled at the nerve of this girl before stating, "It seems Landon has finally met his match. I'm Trent, by the way. Let's go guys and leave this girl alone. See ya around super star."
Mallory made her way home with a smirk on her face. She walked in her house to find her dad looking over some plays. After all, school would be starting in a couple of days and he needed to get his team ready for the school year. "Hey sweetheart how was your day?" he asked looking up once he heard the door open.
"Oh you know, I just kicked some guy's ass in one on one today," she said nonchalantly.
"Mal, you know what I told you about that kind of language," Haley stated walking in from the kitchen, "dinner is about ready though, so go wash up."
"Sorry mom, I did kick butt out there though. I beat the infamous Landon Smith 21-19!" she replied with a smirk.
Nathan shook his head and laughed, "I bet he loved that! You didn't mention you were my daughter though did you?"
"Dad, why would I do that? He doesn't have to know all my secrets. Besides, I've went to school with him for years and he never noticed me then, so why would it change now. He's just another pig headed jock who thinks he's better than everyone else," she added before going upstairs.
"So who is this Landon Smith? I'm assuming one of your players," Haley guessed.
Nathan smiled, "Yeah, one that reminds me a lot of myself when I was his age. One that Mal needs to steer clear from."
"Well this year will be interesting if that's the case," Haley joked.
"That's what I'm afraid of, especially since I know how guys like Landon think!" Nathan said worriedly.
"Mal is a smart girl and we just have to trust her to make smart decisions. Now can you clear off the table and grab the kids. Dinner is ready!" Haley replied.