A/N: Hi everyone! I'm new here. I used to write Smallville fanfiction, particularly Clark/Lana but the TV series is a bit annoying now since the writers decided to make it Lex/Lana (eew…)

Anyway, I now love One Tree Hill and am attempting to write a story. Where I live the latest aired episode is the one of the "Fantasy Boy Draft"… so I really have no idea what's going on.

This is a Naley-centered fic. It's set after their senior year at Tree Hill High.

Please read and review. Thanks!

PROLOGUE

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.
-Sophocles

Nathan: That's it.

Nathan closes his locker with a bang. He smiles slightly at the sight of Haley in front of her locker right beside his own. She is completely silent putting her things away with care.

Haley: (Sadly) Everything has gone by so fast. I can't believe we're cleaning out our lockers. Weren't we just looking for our lockers yesterday?

Nathan smiles sympathetically and tries to comfort Haley by wrapping an arm around her waist.

Nathan: I know, Hales.

Haley: I remember looking for my new locker the start of senior year… it ended up being right beside yours…well, obviously… since it was alphabetically arranged. (Seriously) That was right after I came back from the tour and we weren't in good terms. I felt really bad during those times… knowing that you were near yet so far.

Haley sighed and couldn't help being teary-eyed.

Nathan: Shh, Hales.

Nathan gives Haley a tight hug, tucking strands of hair off her face.

Nathan: Don't worry. I'm here now.

Haley: I'm sorry… I guess I'd just miss this place. So much drama has happened here. So much memories to treasure…

Haley smiles up at Nathan. Nathan smiles and kisses the top of her head.

Nathan: All set?

Haley: Yeah.

Haley and Nathan walk through the almost empty halls of Tree Hill High hands intertwined, paper bags on each free hand. Haley notices Nathan's grin as he looks around.

Haley: What is it?

Nathan: Hm? Oh nothing… I just remembered that classroom…

Haley: (Smiles) …where Whitey both sent us to detention. (Laughs) And you were pretending to study to avoid speaking to me.

Nathan: (Smiles) I was trying.

Haley: (Sarcastically) Yeah… Uh-huh… You were really trying, babe. Ooh… remember this closet?

Nathan: How would I ever forget?

They share a knowing smile.

Brooke: Heya, happy couple. What's up?

Brooke walks up to them holding a humongous bag with pink glittery strings hanging from its opening.

Nathan: Wow, Brooke. How'd you fit all those into your locker?

Brooke: Oh, this? This isn't everything. I'm waiting for Lucas to come help me. Have you guys gotten your grad gowns and yearbooks?

Haley: No, we haven't.

Lucas: Hey guys!

Lucas approaches the group taking Brooke's bag.

Brooke: Thanks, boyfriend.

Nathan: Catch up with you guys later. We'll go claim our gowns and yearbooks.

Lucas: Okay. See ya!

Nathan and Haley walk away from the two. They claim their gowns and yearbooks and head to the car.

Haley: Nathan, sign my yearbook?

Nathan smiles and takes Haley's yearbook.

Nathan: Of course… only if you will.

Nathan hands Haley his yearbook then starts scribbling on hers. He bites his lower lip in concentration.

Nathan: Here you go.

Nathan closes the yearbook, closes the pen and hands them to Haley with a smile. Haley opens the yearbook to read what Nathan has written as he busily puts everything in the car.

"Thank you for always seeing the good in me. Thank you for being my world. I love you so much.

Always and forever,

Nathan"

Haley smiles, touched. She grabs Nathan by the arm and kisses him tenderly.

A/N: I really want to know what you guys think. Next chapter (chapter 1)… GRADUATION!