Matt James was so excited to go home to his family. He missed everyone. He especially missed his youngest sister Haley. They were so close growing up. Even thought they were five years apart, they did almost everything together. He was so heartbroken when he left for college. He and Haley had used modern technology to keep in touch.

"Hey man, listen when do we leave? I can't wait to see Haley again."

"I told you, she doesn't even know that I'm coming home. It's a surprise for her seventeenth birthday. And hopefully she won't jump you when she sees you."

Edward was Matt's best friend since he was fourteen. They went on a fishing trip and they rubbed cuts together and became blood brothers. They even went to the same college. He had always been able to talk to him. That was before he asked out Haley and they started going out. That was weird at first, but he knew his sister. He knew that she had made the right decision.

Eddie was his nickname but Haley called him Ed. She hadn't thought about him for awhile, since a month after he left. He never called her and he never visited her so, Haley thought they had broken up.

"I miss her so much. I can't wait to kiss her."

Matt slammed his suitcase shut and cringed. "Please don't say anything about kissing my sister. I know you two are together and everything, but it really is still disgusting. And are two even still together? It's been what? Three years since you two have seen each other? Have you even called her or texted her or anything with her to say hello? Have you?"

Eddie knew that he was going to have some explaining to do when he saw Haley again. The last time he saw her was when they were leaving for college.

"I know I have some things to discuss with her, but I think she'll be very happy to see me. Don't you think?"

"I don't know?" Matt questioned. He didn't know whether or not his sister would be happy or not. "I've actually talked to her and visited her, you haven't."

Eddie knew he was right. He knew he should have called her or e-mailed her. He really needed to see her and do something to let her know that he was still into her. He had bought a ring for her. He was going to propose to her.

"There's something I need to tell you, man. And I really don't know how you'll react to it. I don't how your dad will react when I ask for his permission."

"What are you—?" It took a second for Matt to realize what Eddie was up to. "What the hell? She's almost seventeen. She's not ready to be tied down to you."

Eddie could tell Matt was really very angry. His face was getting red. "Listen, I know how much you and Haley are close, but I'm not going to marry her tomorrow or anything. When she wants to get married. I love Haley. I just wanted to tell you. Don't tell her what I'm up to."

"I won't." He held up his right hand. "I promise. How are you going to do it?"

"I don't know." Eddie shook his head. "I need to come up with something that's really romantic. But I'm sure I'll come up with something as soon as I see her. She's always an inspiration."

"Yeah, that's Haley Bob James for you, muse extraordinaire. She'll be happy to hear that. Mind if I tell her?" Matt was being sarcastic.

"Are you almost done packing?"

"Yeah, I just have a few more things to pack and then I'll be finished. Are you finished packing?"

"I finished last night. I can never pack last minute."

Matt went over to his drawer and he grabbed some more t-shirts and his swim trunks. He knew that with Haley around, he would definitely be in the water. He put the last of it in his suitcase and zipped it up. "Now all that's left is my razor, shaving cream, and cologne."

"Who's picking us up?"

"Josie. She needs to practice her driving skills, so I had to say yes."

"Josie Repore?" Matt nodded and Eddie rolled his eyes. "I hate her. She has a crush on me."

"You had a crush on my sister four years ago. And look what happened?"

"I ended up her boyfriend. When are we leaving?"

"In about an hour; so get ready. Make sure you have everything." Matt hated traveling with Eddie. He always complained on the plane. He was not looking forward to that plane. He figured he'd just try to sleep on the flight. He'd bring his motion sick pills in order to avoid his best friend.

Matt heard a knock at his door and opened it to find Josie. She was wearing a black cami and woman's Bermuda shorts. "What are you doing here? You're way too early."

"You know how I am with my driving skills. My mom is coming with me."

"Come on in. do you want a water or something?" Matt asked once she was in the room.

"Water please. I am so nervous."

Matt could tell. Her legs were bouncing up and down. He handed her the bottle of water. "Why are you so nervous?"

"I've never drove on the freeway. So, that should be fun."

"You've never driven on the freeway?" She shook her head. "Can I take back that ride?"

"No, I need that practice."

Matt didn't how it happened, but he made to the airport and back home. He phoned for a cab and it was about eight at night when he arrived at the house.

It was about six at night when Nathan came over to watch a movie with Haley. They ended up watching A Walk to Remember. It was Haley's favorite movie. But they only watched about twenty minutes of it. When the movie was over, the DVD player turned off and the TV came on. House M.D. was on and the actions of Dr. Gregory house were oblivious to the couple on the couch as they were making out for the last hour and a half.

Matt came in and he chuckled and pushed Eddie in the kitchen. "What is it?" Eddie asked.

"Shh." Matt said with his finger over his mouth. "I think we interrupted Taylor's sex drive in there."

Back in the living room, Haley was such a ball of emotion that she almost knocked down the lamp that was just above her head. Nathan laughed when she realized what just happened. "I think we should take this upstairs, where we have more room." Haley nodded and Nathan helped her up.

Matt saw who he thought was Taylor. He turned to Eddie. "Let's scare her. She's being a slut, so why not scare her." Eddie just shrugged and went along with it.

"Nathan!" Haley yelped when Nathan pinched her ass and then froze when she saw Eddie.

NEXT CHAPTER

HALEY AND NATHAN GO UPSTAIRS

HALEY TALKS WITH EDDIE

HALEY TALKS WITH MATT

MATT AND EDDIE INTEROGATE NATHAN