I decided to start this one because it was pretty popular on other boards. I hope that you like it.

Plain Devotion

Chapter 1

Nathan was sitting at a table in the tutor center thinking about her. She was so nice, smart, and oh man was she hot. She had started being his tutor a month ago but he knew her before that. Lately, she was all he thought about. He never concentrated in class anymore or at basketball practice. He couldn't believe how much he liked her and yet how wrong it was. Nathan had thought about asking her out but had to think about his brother, Lucas. Nathan and Lucas were brothers and Lucas had dated Haley for a couple of months. It didn't work out and they had continued to be friends. Nathan was worried that Lucas would be pissed off if he dated Haley. This was his dilemma of the year, upset his brother or date the girl that was perfect for him. His thoughts of Haley were interrupted by a feminine looking shadow.

"Nathan, your really early." Haley stated referring to their tutoring session that wasn't scheduled to begin for 15 more minutes.

"Yeah," Nathan paused as he looked up at Haley and couldn't stand it anymore "I wanted to ask you something."

"Ok. Go ahead." Haley said when she heard him hesitate.

"Uhhh. Well, I was wondering if you would want to hang out tonight. Maybe go to a movie."

" A date?" Haley inquired, unsure

"Yeah, I mean, unless you don't wa--"

"No, I want to, it sounds good." Haley said, interrupting him.

They had trouble studying and just decided to go to lunch and skip the study session. Nathan was relieved and very happy that she had said yes, and yet it was only half over. He now had to let Lucas know, which would be the hardest part of this whole. As they walked across the cafeteria, Haley's mind was filled with thoughts of Nathan. She was extremely surprised that he had asked her out. She had liked Nathan for as long as she could remember but never thought a guy like him would be interested in her. Nathan was the sports star who was popular and dated cheerleaders and he wanted her? A girl who didn't consider herself anything special. Yet, she wasn't sure how Luke would take the news. She started to approach the table and saw Brooke and Lucas looking pretty cozy.

"Hey hales." Brooke said as she noticed Haley coming to the table. Haley and Brooke had been best friends ever since the 3rd grade when Tim had thrown Haley's notebook in the mud and Brooke had hit him, causing him to cry to his mommy.

"You two sure do look cozy." Haley stated

"Yeah, well we went out on a couple of dates and I just thought it would be weird to tell you because"

"We dated, yeah I know but now we are friends." Haley said simply "Plus, I am happy for you two. My two best friends dating. How fun!"

"Plus, I mean you did date Peyton after me so if anyone was to be angry it should be her, shouldn't it?"

"Well, I am glad we are good." Brooke paused "So, Haley, are you going to try out for cheerleader this year?"

"Brooke, I have told you a million times, that isn't my thing."

"I know, but it is such a waste. You would be a really good cheerleader."

"I guess. Ohh, hey Nate." Haley said as Nathan approached the table. It was odd because he was usually over at the table filled with other players from the team. Haley tried to hide her enthusiasm as he said hello to everyone.

"Hey, luck can we talk for a second, alone" Nathan said glancing in Brooke's direction and then briefly looking at hale and smiling.

"Ohh, how serious." Brooke mocked

"Yeah man." Lucas said as Nathan and him started to walk away, both ignoring Brookes previous comment.

Haley watched Lucas' reaction turn from being completely content to anger. She wasn't looking forward to what was going to happen. She needed to talk to Lucas and tell him how she felt and what she wanted.

"What do you think they are talking about?" Brooke implored.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU LIKE MY EX-GIRLFRIEND?" Lucas yelled loud enough to answer Brookes question.

"Oh my god, do you thing they are talking about Peyton?" Brooke suddenly realized

"No" Haley answered simply, trying to listen to Lucas and Nathan's conversation.

"Then what? Oh my god! Nathan likes you." Brooke vocalized a little too loud.

"Shhhh. Yeah, um I umm I mean we are kinda going out on a date tonight." Haley finished, hurrying

"Aww. It is about time. Yay. We need to double….nevermind" Brooke squealed before realizing.

Haley's heart went back to normal when she saw Lucas and Nathan man hug. She knew that it was all going to be ok between all of them, especially Brooke. Just then, Lucas and Nathan both returned to the table. They sat down and went through lunch as if nothing had happened. There was silence until Nathan leaned in and whispered "So, tonight I'll pick you up at your house at 6:45. Ok?" Haley replied by nodding her head in agreement. She couldn't help but be excited. Her and Lucas were ok, her best friend, Brooke, was happy, and she had a date with Nathan Scott.

Peyton was getting her books out of her locker at the end of the day when someone came up behind her and lightly poked her sides.

"Ahh, oh Jake it's just you." Peyton said as she realized who was behind her.

Jake smiled and leaned in to kiss her but frowned when she wouldn't allow him to kiss her. Peyton realized the look on his face and said "I just haven't told Lucas yet and don't want him to see us together and freak out, ya know."

"I thought you broke up with him." Jake asked, not comprehending this at all.

"No, Jake, we did break up, it's just that I haven't told him." Peyton paused "I want to tell him before he finds out."

"Ok, well then I guess I'll see ya tomorrow then" Jake said. Peyton paused before she whispered, "Screw it" and leaned in and kissed Jake. It was a short kiss but it showed that Peyton wanted this thing with her and Jake and didn't care who knew.

Haley's mind: Oh god, oh god, why did I agree to a date with Nathan. It is gonna be so weird after dating Lucas. What if we start going out and I go over there…no I cannot do this. Oh no, that's the doorbell and he's 5 minutes early. Nathan Scott is never early for anything.

"Hi"

"Woah. Haley you look hot." Nathan said, smiling which caused Haley to break out into fits of laughter.

"Oh, really." Haley said, remembering exactly why she wanted to go out with him and forgetting every reason she shouldn't go out with him.

"You bet. Ready?" Nathan asked simply.

"I sure am" Haley answered

They walked to Karen's where Haley had to pick up her check. Half way there Nathan slid his hand into hers with ease. For the first time in his life Nathan was happy just walking hand-in-hand with a girl, but Haley wasn't just any girl, she was one of the great ones and he knew he couldn't screw this thing up. This was his shot at happiness….and maybe even true love.

"You seem preoccupied with your thought." Haley said, causing Nathan to come back to the real world.

"Yeah, kinda"

"Who you thinking about?"

"Oh, just this really hot, smart girl."

"Really, anyone I know?"

"Are you familiar with the most beautiful, smartest, girl who I am currently holding hands with?" Nathan asked

"Nathan." Haley said as she blushed

"Oh yeah, and she is incredibly hot." Nathan replied with a smirk. Haley stopped and looked into Nathan eyes.

"Well, this girl is very lucky to have you." Haley said before they continued their journey to the café. Nathan immediately thought in his head no, I am the lucky one.

They walked and didn't talk until they got to the café. Both of them were simply happy walking down the street holding hands and Nathan didn't care who came and saw him with this girl who wasn't the most popular girl or a cheerleader, just Haley.

"Haley, it's your night off, what are you doing here?" Karen asked

"I came to get my pay check." Haley answered

"Oh, yeah it is in the backroom. If you give me a second I can get it for you." Karen suggested.

"No, I can get it. Nate, why don't you just wait for me. It should only take a minute." Haley said as she exited and headed towards the back.

"so, congratulations Mrs. Roe."

"Thank you." Karen said genuinely

"Have you set a date yet?" Nathan inquired

"Nope, Keith and I both want it to be soon but we aren't sure, maybe this summer."

"That's cool. Soon, we will be related"

"Yes, we will. So what are you and Haley doing tonight? Meeting some friends?"

"Actually, it is just gonna be Haley and I tonight. We are going out on a date."

"It's about time." Karen said simply "Oh, there's a customer, I am happy that you two are finally together."

Nathan sat at one of the counter seats and waited for Haley to return. When she did they got up and walked out of the café. It was mere seconds before Haley slid her hand into his. She was surprised how much she liked the comfort and warmth of just holding hands with Nathan.

"Where are we going anyways?"

"Uhm, actually I wasn't sure" which caused Haley to laugh "Well, we never really spent enough time together outside of school and I had no idea where to take you. Therefore, we are headed back to the Scott household."

"What?" Haley spat out

"Don't worry, Lucas will not be there. It is just the 2 of us."

"Ok." Haley said, hesitating. She couldn't help but ask in her mind, what did he think is going to happen tonight?

Peyton was sitting in her house waiting for Lucas to some. She had called him and told him that they needed to talk and he had said that he would come over her house. She had a date with Jake later tonight and wanted to tell Lucas first so that Jake knew how she felt about him and this whole situation. Peyton sat down at her computer as she waited and waited and waited for Lucas.

"Hey, sorry it took so long, my mom needed my help with something."

"It's ok. I need to tell you something big." She paused "maybe you should sit."

"Is everything ok." Lucas said, looking alarmed

"Yeah, well I mean-"

"Pety., hey baby are you ready to go?" Jake said as he approached her room. "Oh, hey Luke."

Lucas paused for a long time while he though about what was going on. "Are you two dating now?" Lucas asked partly confused and part hurt "What aren't you telling me?" Lucas asked again as his anger grew.

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