Fall
Chapter: two
Haley laid in bed thinking about the events at practice the day before. She felt so right being comforted by Nathan and being in his arms. She couldn't stop thinking about him and she didn't know if he was feeling the same but she needed to pull herself together and talk to him at practice. Which she had in an hour.
After a long and boring practice Haley went to the girls locker room to change. She waited around and told the girls she was gonna shower before going home. She really was waiting for the guys and girls to clear out so she could go talk to Nathan.
Haley checked to make sure all the guys were out of the locker room before going in. She finally reaches Nathan's office. She knocked on stage door and he motioned for her to come in.
"Well miss James sneaking into the boys' locker room. I believe that's against the rules."
Haley laughed and adjusted her bag on her shoulder. "um I just came to tell you thanks for yesterday at practice. Truth is I have never opened up to anyone other than Brooke, Peyton, and Lucas. It felt kinda nice. Well I'm gonna get out of your hair."
"Haley wait. What time should I pick you up?"
Haley was confused and looked at him with a what the hell expression on her face.
"For our date tonight."
"Nathan that's flattering but I don't think your the coach and I'm a student."
"C'mon Haley tell me you didn't feel that spark up your arm when I helped you up, or that it's felt right for me to hold you and I will drop it."
Haley sighed and sat down. She ran her hand through her long wavy blonde hair. "So you felt it too. I was hoping you didn't because it would complicate things. God, I can't believe this. But Nathan our age difference might be a problem."
"No. I graduated two years ago and I was 18. That makes me only 20. Now since your a senior I'm guessing your 17. Now last time I knew that's still legal in the state of North Carolina."
"Actually I'm 18. I have an early birthday and I went into kindergarten a year late. So I'm older than most seniors. And that means a 2 year difference. Okay. Um I'm gonna tell my parents I stayed at Peytons. So I gotta tell Peyton. And I'm actually gonna tell her what I'm doing. I trust her."
Nathan smiled. "So miss James what time am I picking you up?"
Haley laughed a little bit. "How about in 30 minutes. I will go straight to Peyton's an she lives close then I will call my parents and get ready."
Nathan nodded. "See ya soon."
Haley winked at him. "Bye coach Scott."
Haley drove to Peyton's and she sighed with relief when she saw Peyton's car because she really needed her to be home. Haley ran right in the door and up to Peyton's room.
"Hey best friend. Guess who I have a date with tonight?" Haley asked smiling from ear to ear then jumping on the be beside Peyton.
"Um... I have no clue. Who tutor girl?"
"Nathan. Ah I'm so excited." Haley said as she kept smiling.
"Haley, Nathan is the coach you can't go out with him. Plus he's like way older than us."
"For your information Peyton, we are gonna keep it a secret and second he graduated 2 years ago making him only 20. And me going into kindergarten late makes me 18. So hah. And I told my parents I was staying with you tonight. So will you cover for me? Please P. Sawyer?"
"Fine but only because I haven't seen you this happy since you know what happened. I love you Haley James and I'm glad your happy. You deserve it."
30 minutes later Nathan was driving around trying to find Peyton's house he forgot to ask Haley where it was and didn't have her phone number. He then saw Peyton's Comet parked out front of a house. He assumed it was her house so he figured what the hell? Then went and knocked. A couple minutes later Haley opened the door. She was wearing white skinny jeans that did her curves justice, a tank top with sequins and a pink cardigan. Her hair wa straight had she had her makeup a little darker than she normally would have it
"Wow Haley, you look beautiful."
"Thanks. Your not too bad to look at either." She winked and looped her arm through his. He guided her to his Black Range Rover and opened the door for her. He then got in and started the car.
"Listen Nathan. Um we can't go somewhere public around here I'm pretty sure we can't be together in public."
"Already ahead of you Hales."
"Nathan? Did you just call me Hales?"
"Um yeah.. Sorry.. I won't do it again."
She reached over and put her hand on his shoulder. "No that's fine it's just usually people call me Haley or tutor girl. But I like Hales. And maybe the way you say it. "
Nathan glanced over at her and smiled. He kept thinking that she was so beautiful he wanted to just keep staring at her but he needed to watch the road.
"So, Hales. I hope you don't mind am old fashioned movie date. Cause that's what we are doing. And I hope you like scary movies cause I have 2 ticket to the new Friday the 13th."
"Well You got the movie part right. Not a big fan of scary movies though."
"Damn it. I'm sorry Haley I can see if we can exchange them."
"No it's fine I will live. As long as I cover my eyes when there is blood an guts. Ew."
Nathan laughed "okay. As long as its okay with you."
Haley nodded. After awhile of driving they reach a movie theater. They walk in give the attendant the ticket and walk in the movie theater To take their seats. After about 10 minutes of preview the movie finally starts. Nathan felt nervous. He like Haley and he hoped maybe she would be jumpin in his lap if she got scared.
Half way through the movie Haley is practically completely behind Nathan. She peaks out every once in awhile to see if its okay, but then there is blood again and she goes back to hiding behind Nathan.
Nathan finally got the native and put arm around Haley. She snuggled into his chest not wanting to see the bloody part of the movie. Which is pretty much all it is so she spent pretty much the whole movie hiding in Nathan's chest. At the end of the movie they walked out. Nathan's are still around Haley's shoulders and her arm around his waist. When they got in the car Nathan put the key in the ignition and started it. When they pull out Haley noticed that weren't going the same way they came. "Nathan where are we going? Tree hill is that way." She pointed behind her.
"I know but it's Friday and there is no school so you don't have to be back. And there is one more place I want to take you. Of that's alright with you."