A/N: This story is mainly going to focus around Naley and Jeyton! Just to let you guys know... Brooke and Lucas will not play a role. I also forgot to add a disclaimer in the first chapter, but I do not own any characters as of right now.

The day went on like a normal day until it was time for the last bell. Jake had football practice right after school, which meant Haley would have to stay a little while afterwards. She decided to wait on one of the benches while Jake practiced and pulled out a book to pass her time.

"You mean you would rather read a book instead of watch these guys sweat," a voice said.

She looked up and smiled when she saw who it was standing in front of her. "Well don't get me wrong there are a few pointers with getting the privilege to watch you guys practice, but nothing I haven't seen before," she joked.

"Hales, I don't know about you sometimes. I mean one minute I think you are like the rest of those girls, but then you say stuff like that and it makes me rather intimidated," he said with a laugh.

"Nate, you know you love me. It is a shame though, that you aren't out there. I mean because then how could I keep my eyes focused on this book!" she said using the book for emphasis.

Nathan Scott was Jake's best friend and also one of the kickers on the team, but he tore his ACL at practice a few weeks back so has to sit on the sidelines. He was the one friend of Jake's who Haley actually cared about. Of course they always had, had a connection but neither one saw it nor would consider it due to Jake.

Nathan had always known Haley would be untouchable, so to speak, due to the fact she was his best friend's little sister, but he still felt an attraction towards her. After all, she was the most beautiful girl he could imagine. He dated off and on, but those were just flings. None of them had meant anything to him really, not like her. They were always able to talk about anything and everything. She had been one of the only people, besides Jake, to come see him after he had got injured.

He looked over at her and stared into her eyes until she finally got his attention, "Earth to Nathan!"

"Sorry, what were you saying?" he smiled.

"I was saying it looks like they are finished practicing. By the way, are you coming over tonight for dinner?" she asked.

"What kind of question is that? Do I ever miss your mom's cooking? Now come on, let's go find that sorry brother of yours," he said getting up and offering his hand. The two walked over together to where Jake was walking out of the field house.

"Well how did I know I would find you with my little sister?" Jake joked as they walked up.

"Oh shut up! I can't help it if we got so bored watching you try to play football that we decided to actually make small talk to pass the time," she said with a smile.

"Yeah yeah," he said wrapping his arm around her. The three walked to the parking lot before going to their vehicles.

"See you guys later," Nathan called out before getting into his truck and driving off.

Later that night, Peyton and Nathan came over for dinner. This was a normal routine considering Lydia and Larry treated them both like family. Peyton headed off to find Jake, while Nathan went to talk to Larry. "So how's your knee son?" Larry asked.

"Oh it's as good as it can be, I guess. It sucks that I have to watch from the sidelines though," he added.

"I bet, but you may be able to play towards the end of the season. After all, the Ravens are going to miss their number one kicker!" he said putting his hand on his shoulder.

"Ha, I don't know about that, but I hope I'll be able to play," Nathan commented.

Meanwhile, Haley was making her way down the stairs in jeans and a t-shirt. Nathan looked up and smiled at how beautiful she looked in something so simple. She went over and gave her dad a hug before turning towards Nathan, "So I see yet again I beat the kissing duo. At least I don't have to see it this time," she laughed.

"You wouldn't be talking about us would you sis?" Jake said walking downstairs with Peyton.

"Of course not," she smiled.

The four went to the table and all sat down, like always Peyton and Jake sat on one side and Nathan and Haley sat on the other. Lydia placed all the food on the table and Larry said grace before they began. Not much was said while they ate except for the usual "how was school."

Afterwards the four headed upstairs to Jake's room, it was where they always seemed to wind up.

"So Hales, you are still planning on trying out for the JV squad right? You know tryouts are in a week," Peyton mentioned.

"Yea, I'm so ready!" Haley added.

"I still don't know what I think about my sister prancing around in a short skirt and pom-poms. I mean it is bad enough the guys drool over you now. How am I supposed to keep them all away from you?" Jake asked.

"First of all, you don't need to keep them away; second I don't see you having a problem with your girlfriend being a cheerleader," she said.

"Well that's because it turns me on seeing her in her uniform, but you're my sister! I mean Nate don't you agree that Hales should just stick to more conservative clothing," he asked looking towards Nathan for support.

"Yea Nate, what's your take on having Hales in a short skirt showing off that nice body she has," Peyton joked.

"Um, it is up to her on what she wants to do," he said rather quietly.

"Thanks Nate, at least I know one guy is on my side," she said leaning over to kiss his cheek.

Peyton just looked at the two and smiled, inside she saw the obvious chemistry between the two. They eventually moved on to another topic until it was getting late.

Nathan and Haley left the two love birds alone. "Well Hales, it looks like I should be getting home. I mean I need my beauty sleep," he said with a chuckle.

"Ha, yea I agree," she joked. She gave him a hug and said goodnight before he left. She then headed into her room for some much needed sleep.

A/N: This is one of the longest chapters by the way! Please review!