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Chapter Two

"I love Chinese food! I'm so happy we ordered it!" Brooke exclaimed. We were all finished and lounging on their couches.

I nodded in agreement. "It's not mac'n cheese, but it gets the job done," I said.

Everyone laughed. "You will never get over macaroni and cheese, will you?" Nathan asked.

I shook my head. "Nope, its food of the gods, dude, and don't tell me 'yeah, if the gods are 5 year olds' because I've heard that enough!"

"I think its fine that you still love mac'n cheese," Brooke said. "I love it too! I mean, it's like my comfort food!"

I nodded. "Totally agree that its mine, too."

"Okay, can we stop with the mac'n cheese talk?" Lucas asked. "Which movie are we going to watch tonight?"

I pondered it. "What's a movie you two boys will watch that has a total hottie in it?" I asked out loud.

Brooke raised her hand. "Oh! Oh! I know! Pick me!"

I laughed. "Yes, Brooke? What is your suggestion?"

"I totally say we watch pirates of the Caribbean! We get Johnny Depp AND Orlando Bloom!"

I smiled. "Sounds good to me. Boys?"

Nathan and Lucas nodded. Brooke stood and put the movie in. "Brooke, I totally call Johnny, though. I loved him first!" I exclaimed.

She laughed and gave me a dimpled smile. "Tell you what; we'll switch off every other day. How does that sound?"

I tapped my chin. "How about I have him a week and then you have him a week?"

"Sounds good!" she replied. The entire time during the conversation I saw Lucas getting very jealous as Nathan just laughed.

"What's wrong, Luke? Jealous?" I asked with a smirk.

"Shut up, Hales!" He replied, pouting.

"Touchy, touchy! We were only joking, Lucas!" I defended. "Do you honestly think Brooke and I could get Johnny Depp?"

"Speak for yourself, Haley. I could totally get Johnny!" Brooke said, sitting back down. "Lucas, babe, we're only kidding. I love you and I would never do that!"

"I don't like watching my wife drooling over another guy!" He defended himself.

Nathan laughed. "Calm down, Luke! Weren't you just telling me how hot Kiera Knightly is?" Lucas glared at him.

"Oh really, he said that?" Brooke asked, getting mad. "So, it's okay for you, but not for me?"

"Oh, look! The movie's starting!" Lucas exclaimed and we all turned to watch. I couldn't contain my laughter at the situation. It was always like this. Lucas would get mad and brood while Brooke would try and console him; only to find out he did the same thing. It was quite entertaining.

Nathan and I shared a couch while Luke and Brooke took the other one. I was laying down, my head in his lap. I was snuggling in a blanket. I honestly wasn't paying attention to the movie. I've seen it so many times that I could probably act it out for you.

I was thinking about my life and all the plans and goals I had for myself. If I followed through I would be married and pregnant right now. I always wanted to have my kids when I was young so I could run around and play with them. Just thinking about it got me depressed. I haven't had a boyfriend in god knows how long and even then the relationship lasts maybe 2 weeks.

At the rate I was going I would never be married or have children. I looked over at Brooke and Lucas. They were so lucky to have found each other so young. I always wished I would marry my high school sweetheart, but I never had one.

I looked up at Nathan, who was too engrossed in the movie to look at me. He never voiced when he wanted to be married by or if he wanted children. I always pictured him as the man who stayed a bachelor forever, just having one night stands. I was slightly envious of that life, but it was something I really didn't want. I wanted love. I wanted children. I wanted to have a family.

By the time the movie was over Brooke was asleep. Lucas carried her into their bedroom. "You didn't pay attention to the movie at all, Hales. What's on your mind?" Nathan asked.

I sat up. "Nothing, I just zoned out, I guess," I replied and then stood. "I'm tired so I'm heading back to the apartment. You gonna stay with Luke?"

He shook his head. "No, I'm tired, too. Just wait until he comes back so we can say goodnight," he said and I sat back down. "Are you sure nothings on your mind, Hales?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine, Nathan. Don't worry about me."

Luke walked out. "Listen, guys, I'm going to bed. I'll see you tomorrow?"

We stood and each hugged him. "Yeah, good night, Luke."

"Night Hales, Nate."

We walked downstairs to our apartment. "Okay, Hales, now that we're alone, do you want to tell me what's going on with you? I know something's wrong so you can't deny it."

I sighed. "Why can't you just leave it alone, Nate? I'm just thinking about things, that's all. Nothing to worry about," I said and then walked into my room.

He followed me inside. "What have you been thinking about that is upsetting you? Is something wrong at work? Is somebody bothering you?" he asked, an angry expression on his face.

I nodded. "Actually yes, there is someone bothering me," I replied and sat on my bed.

I swear steam came out of his ears. "Who is he, Hales, I'll kick his ass!"

I smiled. "Really? I've never seen anyone kick their own ass before."

He looked confused. "What?"

I laughed. "You are the only one bothering me, mister!" I replied. He groaned and then jumped on me, tickling me. "No! Nate, stop! I can't breathe!"

"Not until you say I don't bother you and I'm the hottest best friend ever!" he continued with the torture.

"Nate please! Stop! I say it!" I screamed and he stopped for a second. "You don't bother me, okay!"

He began tickling me again. "And what else? You forgot the most important part!"

I giggled, but managed to say, "You're the hottest best friend ever!" He stopped and I lay there gasping for air. "You're horrible, you know that?"

He laughed. "I just wanted to see you smiling again, buddy. Listen, I won't make you tell me if you really don't want to, but promise me you'll let me know if it really starts bugging you."

I nodded. "I will, Nate. I promise," I replied and then kissed him on the cheek. "Good night!"

"Night, Hales," he replied and then left the room. I laid down and attempted to fall asleep. Too bad it didn't come until after a few hours of thinking.

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