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Chapter 2

Jake anxiously approached the front steps of Lucas's house. The closer he got to the single white door, the faster his heart began to beat and the sweatier his palms got. He was more nervous now then he was a few days ago.

FLASHBACK

"So this is the tutoring center," Jake said in the exact cool tone he had rehearsed just before he entered.

Haley, seated at her desk and apparently working on some homework, looked up and smiled. "First week of school isn't even over and you're in here already? Doesn't look good for you, Jagielski,"

"Well, what if I told you I didn't come looking for help…I came her looking for you,"

"Oh, really?" Haley blushed, "umm…pull up a seat then,"

"Actually, I have practice soon…I just wanted to ask you something," he said as he approached her.

"Ok," she put her pen down and gave Jake her undivided attention.

"I was kinda wondering…" Jake nervously began. "if you would like to have dinner on Friday night…with me, I mean,"

Haley's eyes widened with pleasant surprise, "Yeah. Of course, I'd like that,"

"Yeah?" Jake beamed.

"Yeah," she confirmed.

"Ok…how's 6:30?"

"Perfect,"

"K, I'll pick you up," Jake smiled as he began to walk backwards towards the door, "You're still staying with Lucas right?"

Haley nodded. Ever since she had returned from touring that summer, she had been living with Lucas. The apartment she had shared with Nathan was too expensive for her to rent out on her own. It also comforted Karen knowing that Lucas wasn't alone in the house.

END FLASHBACK

Jake remembered the rush he felt when Haley said yes. It was a rush of relief and excitement all at once. Although he was already a father, Jake didn't have much experience in dating. In fact, Haley was only the third girl he had ever asked out.

As funny as it may seem, Haley had even less experience when it came to dating and yet she had already been married. Jake was the first guy to ask her out since she and Nathan got divorced. They had opted for a divorce rather then an annulment because they did cherish their short time as husband and wife and didn't want to pretend that it didn't exist.

Both Jake and Haley were seated at a table for two at The Promanade, a restaurant down by the beach. They were glancing over the menu when Halley happened to glance up to see Peyton and Lucas walking over.

"Hey, guys!" Peyton greeted, "sorry we're late,"

Jake and Haley exchanged confused glances. Before either could ask what she meant, two waiters were already joining the table beside them to theirs.

"I wasn't sure if you got the message," Peyton said.

"Message?" asked Haley.

"Yeah, the one on the phone about meeting us here for our annual back to school celebration," Peyton sat down beside Haley, "Usually it's just Brooke and I…at some bar…but now that we have more friends, we thought we'd change it up a bit,"

"So Brooke and Nathan are coming too?" Jake asked.

"There's your answer now," Lucas pointed over to the door where his half brother and his girlfriend had just entered.

This was not happening. Jake and Haley's first date that started off without a hitch was quickly coming to a halt as their unsuspecting friends intruded. To make things even stranger, Nathan and Peyton just happened to be Haley and Jake's recent exes.

"Actually, guys…" Jake tried to explain but was cutoff by Brooke.

"Hey, guys! You ready for some fun tonight?"

"What do you got planned, Brooke?" Peyton asked.

"You'll see,"

Jake threw Haley and apologetic smile. Haley sighed, but smiled. Their night wasn't going the way they had planned, but they were going to make the best of it.

Although she loved spending time with her friends, Haley was becoming impatient with them. Every time she tried to talk to Jake for a bit, someone would interrupt. But being the quiet and shy girl that she was, she remained quiet. She figured that after dinner, they would all go their separate ways and then she and Jake would finally be alone.

"So what's going on after dinner, Brooke?" Lucas asked.

"Well, we thought we'd take you guys down to the pool hall, have some drinks… and take it from there,"

"Umm…we don't have IDs," Nathan pointed out.

Brooke smirked as she dug through her purse, "Never underestimate your girlfriend, boyfriend,"

"Tutorgirl, you still got yours?"

"You mean, Trudy Gill? Actually, I think I left it at home," Haley lied. She knew the card was in her wallet but was looking for an excuse not to go with the gang.

"Oh, don't worry, I think I have the original one here somewhere," Brooke pulled out a stack of cards. She removed the elastic band as her friends all exchanged glances of surprised when they realized they were all fake IDs. After sorting through a few cards, Brooke finally found the ones she needed and then handed Nathan, Lucas, Jake and Haley their fake IDs. "Never leave home unprepared," Brooke added in a chipper voice.

"Right," Haley glared.

"Hey, I still have the other one you gave me," Lucas said but took the ID anyways.

"This one is much better!" Brooke grinned and winked at Peyton.

Nathan cocked an eyebrow when he read his name, "Davis Jefferson?"

"Sawyer Nichols?" Lucas followed.

Peyton let out a hysterical laugh, "Very creative, B. Davis,"

"Thanks, P. Sawyer,"

"What'd you get Jake?" Peyton asked.

Everyone turned to look at Jake.

"Umm…Jake Gilenhal," he said shyly.

"Actually, it's pronounced with a soft 'g'," corrected the ID maker.

"Brooke!" Peyton exclaimed.

"What?"

"Gilenhall…as in Jake Gyllenhaal? Like a bouncer isn't going to notice that,"

Brooke shrugged, "Like a bouncer can read...it's spelt differently,"

Peyton rolled her eyes.

"Hey, how come he gets to use his own name?" complained Nathan.

Brooke shrugged, "He's not dating anyone right now,"

At that moment, Jake caught Haley's eyes. They were quickly filling with anger.

"All right, that's it!" Haley cried.

Concerned and surprised faces turned to look at her.

"I…umm…I have to the ladies room," Haley put on an embarrassed smile. She quickly got up, but not before grabbing Peyton's hand, "Come on, you're coming with me," she said in a hushed tone.

"Alright, I give. What's up?" Peyton wondered as the bathroom door closed behind them.

"What's up?" Haley shrieked, "Oh, I don't know maybe that this is the worst date ever?"

"Date?" Peyton thought for a moment.

Haley crossed her arms, waiting for Peyton to piece it all together. She always knew Peyton was a smart girl.

"Oh, dude!" Peyton smacked herself on the forehead, "You and Jake…'bout time! Why didn't you say anything?"

Haley rolled her eyes.

"Hey friends," Brooke said as she entered the washroom. She walked over to the mirror and started to dig through her purse for her lip gloss. "What's the latest gossip?"

"Haley's on a date,"

Brooke raised a brow as she looked at the girls in the mirror, "Um…no she's not. She's right here with us,"

"Actually, she's here with Jake,"

Brooke's eyes widened, "You and Jagielski? Haley I can't believe you! Why didn't you say anything?" she smacked her arm playfully.

Peyton cackled a laugh as Haley groaned in frustration. She suddenly felt like banging her head against the wall. Peyton put one arm around Haley and the other around Brooke as she walked them out of the girl's room.

"Come on, guys…Brooke, you had a change of plans and want to be alone with Nathan. I'll take care of Lucas and Hales…have fun with Jake,"

"Well, this was an interesting night to say the least," Jake commented as he walked Haley up the front steps of the house.

"Yeah, who knew our first date would turn into a triple date with our exes," she laughed.

"Man, I know. I still can't believe that. But I had a great time with you,"

"Yeah, me too…with you, I mean,"

They stood in front of the each other, making shy glances at one another, both waiting for the other to make the next move. The crickets chirped as a lone moth flickered around the porch light. Haley waited patiently as Jake nervously rubbed the back of his neck.

"I should go inside," Haley finally said.

Jake nodded. He let out a half grin as he pushed her bangs out of her eyes. "Goodnight, Haley,"

Haley let a few seconds pass buy, but Jake didn't move any closer. Although she was disappointed the night didn't end with a kiss, she still had a great time with him and still managed to put on a small smile before entering the house.

"Haley?"

She turned around, "Yeah?"

"Are you doing anything Sunday afternoon?"

"Not that I know of,"

"Want to go out again? Just the two of us this time?"

Haley's smiled grew wider. Even though there was no first kiss that night, at least she knew there was a next time. "Yeah, I'd like that,"