A.N. Hey All! Im back with the next installment of this story! thanks for reading and replying! I know some of you are a bit sketchy about Nathan and Haley having an affair, and i can understand; i've never written a story like this one but decided to try my luck at it. I hope you all enjoy
xoxo
queena
Chapter 3: Chemicals React
Were you right, was I wrong
were you weak, was I strong
Yeah both of us broken,
caught in the moment
I awoke to the sounds of someone snoring on the side of me. I fought to remember excatly whom I had gone home with a dreaded finding out who they were. I was too scared to look over to my left fearing that with my luck it had been Chris Keller, hell it could have even been Chase but I doubt we would have gone somewhere other then his place to get it on. For a brief second I thought it might be Nathan but then quickly remembered that he and Peyton had been on good terms last night. Just thinking about the two of them lip locking caused a chill to run up my spine. Deciding that I wasn't going to stick around for anything I shifted as quietly as possible to the other side of the bed. My goal was to get the hell out of dodge because not only had I cheated on Chase yet again but I had managed to cheat on Nathan as well, not that Nathan and I were a couple or anything.
"Haley stop moving or I'll never get back to sleep" Brooke cooed from her side of the bed. She let out a sleepy yawn before wiping her eyes.
I don't think I'd ever be more happy to hear the voice of my partner in crime ever.
"Brooke im so glad its you" I said giving her a tight hug. Sure I felt like I had been hit in the head was a sledge hammer, my mouth was dry and my eyes hurt like hell, but the good thing was that I hadn't slept with some random person. Nope not me, I hadn't succumbed to being the person that did everything in her power in order to get a rise out of her ex, good or bad. I had gone to bed with Brooke instead of some stranger or Nathan. Things were looking up.
"Who'd you think it was?" Brooke asked a smirk on her face.
"Don't ask"I replied laying back down on the bed. Really I wasn't sure what I would have done if I had been with someone else other then Nathan. For some reason Chase really didn't count on my radar. I knew it was wrong but I had been more worried about cheating on the guy I was having an affair with. Yeah I knew my logic was off and maybe sounded a bit crazy but that was what my life had become...some crazy side show.
Propping herself up on her elbow Brooke survey her friend 'yeah we'd all hate for you to have gotten yourself in some situation that was with someone besides your secret lover"
I didn't even bother popping open an eye it wasn't even worth it. "You know if I weren't currently hanging on by a thin thread I would kick your ass" I said covering my head with a pillow. "This is all your fault"
"No, Im innocent you on the other are guilty as sin"
Flashback
"I miss you"
The words lingered in my ears even though it had the person that had said those words had long vanished to his rightful place away from me. And I had gone back to where I belonged, which was at the side of my bestfriend. Hosting myself up on one of the tables I took a sip of my drink all the while looking across the room as Nathan and Peyton stood close together. From I was sitting they looked like the perfect couple. The beautiful girl and the handsome boy, together. They had been each others first love and I guess if this was some sort of show you'd think the two were meant for each other but they weren't meant to be. Nathan needed someone who would not sit back and let him walk over them, he needed someone who would give him a run for his money, and that wasn't Peyton. He wasn't suppose to be with her, he was suppose to be with me, everyone knew it- they were just all afraid of saying it.
"I miss you"
The words once again rang in my ears. That was something he should have never said to me. It didn't matter if I felt the same way, it was something he should have kept to himself the same as I had kept it to myself. He couldn't say those things to me, especially since I was the one that would be pining for him in the end. The thing with Nathan was, that I wanted him no matter how I acted or what I said, I wanted him. I think he knew I wanted him and maybe somewhere deep inside he wanted me just as much but we'd never admit it to each other.
"You know what I've just realize" Brooke said taking a seat next to me. I looked up at her and smiled.
"What is that?" I asked making sure to keep my emotions in check. I knew if I had done something out of the ordinary Brooke would catch on and then she'd question me. And since Nathan had messed me up after our last encounter I was afraid of what I'd say. Sometimes I hated him because he made me feel so much and it was all so confusing. I was suppose to hate him, I was suppose to loathe him but he was still the only thing I thought of. The only person I thought of and knowing that he thought of me as often as I thought about him wasn't a good thing. It only furthered my suspicion, Nathan and I were screwed.
"You and I are way to hot to be sitting around for some guy or two guys to get a clue- ok maybe in your case two guys to get a clue."
"What?" I questioned giving her half grin. "Is that some kind of dig that im a whore or something because I am not a whore. Rachel is a whore."
Putting her hands up in mock surrender she spoke. "All im trying to say is that Chase needs to realize that your not as happy as you pretend to be."
I looked down at her comment she was right, I wish chase had seen me, and seen that maybe the two of us needed to review our relationship. I'd never admit to being unhappy because it wasn't totally true. At times I loved being Chase he was different but my heart wouldn't let me love him and I felt bad for stringing him along because that's what I was doing, I give him false hope when I knew that we could never move forward...at least not when my heart wasn't in it 100.
"And your boy on the side needs to realize that there is a reason your doing this to yourself" she said patting me on the shoulder.
"Brooke for the last time I don't have a..."
"shh, you don't have to explain to me, im not judging you. Whenever your ready to talk about it im here ok" she said offering a smile. She wouldn't push her friend. She knew that their had to be a reason that Haley had been hiding things, and the main reason was that she was scared because if she admitted to having a secret lover, she'd have to admit to herself that maybe this life she created for herself wasn't so perfect after all.
Taking a deep breath and reached over and hugged her. Maybe one day soon I'd tell Brooke about Nathan and I. I just kept putting it off because I was afraid that she'd tell me what I knew all along and that was that not only did I love Nathan Scott but I wanted him back in my life, front and center.
"I love you B" I said as my eyes started to water.
"I love you too H" she said grinning. "Now lets go find us some cute guys and a couple of drinks"
end of flashback
Now I knew the reason my head was hurting so much, it was all Nathans fault, that ass!
"Oh god im never drinking again, alcohol is the devil" I said rolling over to my side. God if I could only get over this painful headache I'd swear to at least do a little bit better in my life. I'd at least try to stop being so spiteful and I'd most definitely try to be a better friend and girlfriend.
"Sure you will" Brooke said nudging her friend. "Now im off to breakfast with Lucas" Brooke beamed at me. I remember at some part of the night Lucas had finally gotten the nerve to talk to Brooke and she had agreed to go with him to breakfast. Once again I was rooting for the two of them.
"Be safe" I said laying back down in my bed.
"I'll see you later at the country club" she said waving before rushing out of the bedroom.
"Oh my she lives it a miracle" he said looking up to the sky silently thanking the heavens for offering him this time with her alone. His eyes focused on the figure standing before him, and he felt a smile tug on his lips. Standing about 5ft tall and roughly 110 pounds Haley James stood before him with her hand placed on her hip. He let his eye run over her quickly deciding that the sarong she wore needed to go, it didn't matter that he'd seen it all before...her naked glory what mattered was that she would soon loose the offending garment that kept his eyes from pure beauty.
"Haha very funny" I said stealing a quick glance at the entrance way. Not a single soul in sight. I thought we were all suppose to meet here together yet the only person I had come in contact with was Nathan.
"So where is everyone" I said looking around I know your not the only person here?" I asked searching again for familiar faces. I expected Brooke to plow through the doors Lucas hot on her heels. I also expected Jake, Skills, Bevin and Rachel to come here together since the four of them were a team. I was waiting for Chris to pop up out of nowhere so he could flirt with every girl in sight and most of all I expected Peyton to be relaxing alongside Nathan yet none of these things were happening. No instead of having a group outing it seemed like it was just Nathan and I.
"Its nice to see you too Hales" he said while giving her the once over yet again before turning his attention back to the sports paper. He was a bit surprised that she was able to get up especially after all the things she had done last night. Never the less he was glad she was here, it gave them a chance to talk. He hadn't meant to confess to missing her last night. It just slipped out- of course that didn't mean it wasn't true because in the two days they hadn't spoken he had really missed her. Admitting it had been a mistake though- she'd either get her hopes up or think he was just trying to get in her pants and really that wasn't the reason for confessing such a thing. He just wanted her to know that he cared.
I rolled my eyes at his behavior. How could I forget that Nathan Scott woke up early to read the sports paper. And he accused me of being a nerd. At least I read real books instead of the sports section of the newspaper and porno mags which really didn't count for much literary skills. I looked around again in hopes of spotting one of mutual friends but spot know one. I was a little iffy about being alone with him. Nathan made me feel things that I shouldn't feel. Sometimes I'd look at him and for a split second believe that he and I could really have a chance again together but I knew it was wishful thinking on my part. We could never go back no matter how hard we tried.
After debating wether or not to sit down on the lounger next to him I finally succumbed plopped down with my back to him. Trying my best to act normal around him, I pulled out various contents in my bag including sunscreen a pony tail holder to pull my hair up. My back was still turned to him as I finally piled my hair high above my head in a messy bun, so I was a little shocked to see the way he was looking at me once I turned back around. "Your starring- stop it" I said feeling a bit uncomfortable at the way he was looking at me. His blue eyes flashed with something I'd never seen and once again it made me uneasy. I'd do anything for Nathan and one look from him could be the tip of the iceberg. I was already a little frazzled since he was so close to me one comment could easily send me on a tailspin.
"Maybe its because I like what I see" he said running his eyes over her bikini clad figure "and for the record I really like what I see" he said raising his eyebrows up suggestively."you look beautiful, like a golden goddess" he said turning his attention back to the paper. She looked beautiful as usual, she'd always be beautiful but seeing that tattoo had always sparked interest in her and since it was currently showing he couldn't take his eyes off of her.
"That's nice to hear" I said trying my best to hide the smile that was threatening to form on my lips at his compliment. He could be real sweet sometimes, too bad it had to balance out with his ass attitude.
"You know I give you a compliment and thats all I get" he said still looking at the paper although he had stopped reading it the moment she had walked up. How could anyone concentrate when Haley was standing over them or sitting next to them half naked.
I let out an exaggerated breath. "Thank you Nathan for those kind words" I said giving him a false grin. "Without your compliments I don't know if I'd be able to survive" I continued on totally getting into sarcastic Haley mode. I saw the tail ,tail marks of smile forming on his lips by the fact that his dimples had suddenly shown. I guess we could do the normal thing without being too weird.
"Your welcome" he said giving her a toothy grin "now was that so hard." he said meeting her eyes. He could tell that she was having fun you could see it on her face and he was glad to be the one to bring it to her. Things between the two of them had always been serious and he wanted to ease some of that tension.
"Yes" I said replied letting out a small chuckle. I had done worst things then thank Nathan. "Lets never have to do that again and then all will be well in the world" I said grinning at the cabana boy who brought me an ice tea.
"Well" he said sitting up if you'd really like to thank me, we could go back to the cabana lock the doors and turn up the music. That way know one will hear you scream huh" he said raising his eyebrows up suggestively.
I shook my head at him biting back a laugh. Now this was the guy I loved he was a pervert and damn good looking pervert. "Glad to see the pervert and I know and loved," I stopped mid sentence realizing what I had said. I noticed that Nathan had suddenly stiffen as well . The mention of the L word could do that to a person. Love was something Nathan and I never talked about, it something that we shouldn't even mention around each other.
For a moment we were both silent and I knew why it was because of me. I knew that even joking around with the L word was something we should never do yet it slipped out of me mouth so easily...so quickly that I couldn't cover my tracks. The tension between us was so thick that I felt like I were suffocating.
"This towns definitely too small" I said laying back down in my lounger. And it was true. How could I possibly run from my past and run from Nathan if he could easily pop up anywhere?
"You can say that again" he said not looking at her. He kept his eyes on the water while the sounds of people playing games and listening to music drowned the two of them out. He knew they were both dysfunctional why else would they both freak out about the word love. A normal person would be okay with it, but not the two of them. He had never been one to say "I love you" to someone if so it was in a blue moon. Yeah he had told his mother and when he and Haley had been together he had told her, because she needed to hear it but after everything that went down between them. He wasn't sure if he believed that love existed. He knew from listening to her that she didn't believe in it any longer. That was the reason they both freaked out at her words.
I looked at my cell and noticed that it was noon. "What's taking everyone so long" I said fidgeting. "They cant leave me here with you" I said looking over to my side only to see that Nathan was now glaring at me. I had tried to use a light tone but apparently the tone fell on deaf ears because Nathan was looking at me like I sold his autograph basketball signed by Michael Jordan.
"Well if you and Brooke weren't so busy trying to grind on every available male in the club last night you'd know that we're suppose to meet in about an hour" he said huffing at the end. Watching her walk around the club while guys had followed around her like dogs had nearly killed him. And what did he have to do, he had to sit around and smile with Peyton. He had to remind himself all night that Haley was no longer his girlfriend and that people would look at him like he was crazy if he snapped at some guy checking her out. The main person that would flip would be his girlfriend.
The tone of his voice wasn't lost of me and I bit my lip trying to restrain myself from going off on him. "Keep your voice down and stop being so judgmental" I said loud enough so that the only person that heard me was him. I didn't need my dirty laundry getting aired out at the Tree Hill Country Club."Besides how would you know what I was doing, you were too busy sucking face with your girlfriend?" I said crossing my arms over my chest. When he smirked I knew I had been caught now he knew I had been watching him last night which would feed into his already oversized ego.
" is that the sound of jealousy I hear?" he asked his face getting closer to hers. He felt fire run through his veins and wondered if she felt it too. He saw the fire ignite in her eyes but he wondered if she was itching to touch him the way he was itching to touch her. "Tell me Hales are you jealous" he asked his voice dipping a little bit lower as his face had gotten closer to hers. To his surprise she had moved a little bit closer as well.
"No that is wishful thinking on your part" I said biting my lip only to stop once his gaze had shifted from my face to my lips. Our faces were close. Our breaths were mingling together and with one inch our lips could easily touch. We could breathe together with one swift move yet neither of us dared to move.
"I think we both know the truth Hales" he said his hand coming out to touch her face.
"You think" I asked raising my eyebrows up at him. "I'll let you in on a little secret" I said licking my lips in anticipation of what was to come. I motioned for him to come closer so that I could whisper in his ear and when he came close, I got this waft of masculine man. It smelled like something wonderful something that was only Nathan. I wanted nothing more then to place hot kisses along his neck and maybe even nibble on his ear but resisted the urge to do so. Pulling myself together I finally spoke. "Im not the jealous type" I said grinning back at him before returning to my lying position on the lounger.
He let out a chuckle at her words. Haley James would be the death of him one day but damn was she amazing. Not many people could lie through their teeth and still look sexy. "You lying but its okay you make it look sexy" he said grinning over at her.
"Shh, you wouldn't want your girlfriend hearing you say how sexy I am" I said sending a wink his way. "We wouldn't want her to get jealous now would we?" I questioned before dipping my finger into my ice tea and sucking the tea off my finger.
He shifted in his spot. "Are you trying to kill me" he asked his eyes still trained on her. Now she was drinking from the full glass of ice tea, what he wouldn't do to be that glass right about now. She could put her lips on him if she'd like.
"Of course" I said giving him a sultry smile. "That has been my plan from sometime now, the problem is your like that energizer bunny and nothing can get you down" I said squirting out some sun block onto my hands and running up and down my legs. I caught him giving me the eye and continued my actions. I could feel his stare and the heat that came with it and god help me I liked it.
"You got that right babe" he said grinning, "come to the cabana with me and I'll show you" From the look on her he wasn't sure if she wanted to jump him or slap him, either way he liked it. She looked hot. Her face flush, with a few wisp framing her face. Her cheeks were rosy while her lips were parted - he could lean over at this very moment and kiss her senseless. He wouldn't do it though, no not yet.
"Not gonna happen buddy" I said placing the lotion on my arms and rubbing it in. I could feel his eyes on me and I loved the sudden rush of power that was sent my way. It was good to know that I still effected him the way he had always effected him/
"Why I promise you'll enjoy it" he said smirking again."Oh is that a blush I see" he said reaching out to touch her, just as she flinched back. "You were thinking about it weren't you?" he asked with a knowing grin. "You were thinking about touching me, about me touching you?" the smile on his face grew wider at the glare that would be sent his way. He knew his girl, he'd always know her.
I sent a glare his way hoping to wipe that smirk off his face but all it seemed to do was make him laugh. He had a great laugh it was rich and deep and if he weren't laughing at me I probably would have smiled back at him. "Don't you have someone else to bother- like your girlfriend" I said emphasizing the word girlfriend. "I wont be offended if you want to go and find her." I said putting my sunglasses on and slipping my I pod headphones in my ears. I was hoping that maybe if I ignored him he'd get the hint and leave me alone but the fact that he was still leering my way told him he would not leave not even if I begged. Now I realized why I had never been alone with Nathan except for when it suited one of our needs. He was the last person I should be alone with. Jackass.
He placed his hands behind his head laying back in his chair. "I like it here and for the record I could never leave you-especially when im having so much fun!"
"Jackass" I muttered under my breath just as an elderly couple walked passed the two of us. Quickly I put on a fake smile and waved to them as they kept walking away from Nathan and I.
"I guess I've hit nerve huh" he asked while his eyes slide up her bikini clad figure. He knew that little sentence would get to her and just as he thought she sat up and glared at him. Was it wrong that he found her utterly attracting whenever she got mad at him.
"Do me a favor and don't talk to me or I swear I'll kick your ass" I said trying my best to ignore him yet again. Of course he wouldn't let me enjoy some peace, no he had to keep looking my way. God he frustrated me so much. He couldn't just leave me alone, no he had to keep talking and making suggestion that were already embedded in my head. Trust me I didn't need him to remind of how I felt when I was around him, or what I wanted to do when I was with him.
"Flattery will get you everywhere Hales and if you keep going I just might let you get under my swim trunks"
I was just about to say something when the sound of my best friends giggle had surfaced to my ears. Turning around I caught sight of Brooke talking to the new lifeguard. I had to give my girl points the guy was hot and if I weren't currently in a functioning relationship with Chase and dealing with Nathan and our issues that guy would be on my hot list.
"Hey Brooke wait up"
Nathan and I both looked toward the direction of the second voice it seemed like Lucas was doing his usual which consisted of following Brooke around. I guess he figured it worked yesterday why not try it again today. Soon after Brooke and Lucas had arrived the rest of the gang had arrived excluding Peyton which was a bit weird. I knew that she and Nathan had left together last night so it was weird to see that she hadn't been here today. I witnessed them making out last night so I knew that all was well with that relationship which was a pity.
The moment the gang had arrived Nathan and I shared a look I guess our little bit of flirting time was over. Which was a good thing because being so close to him, and hearing him talk about things I wanted so badly could only lead to me getting myself in trouble. I knew my limits and he had pushed me just about all the way. It was better this way, that way I wouldn't make a fool out of myself for him. I think Nathan liked knowing that I wanted him, knowing that despite what I had said about the two of us, I wanted more from him. And the sad part was he couldn't give it to me.
"You and Nathan were here alone" Brooke mused giving me that curious look, she got whenever something had happen that left Nathan and I alone or in an awkward situation.
"Yep" I said trying to play it cool. I was secretly begging for Bevin and Rachle to come over to us, so they could stop Brooke from prying but the two of them had been caught up in a game of chicken with Jake and Skills.
"Interesting. I don't even see any bloodshed." she continued, still eyeing her friend very closely. "I wonder what the two of you could have done all alone" she continued on a sneaky grin hitting her lips.
"Get your head out of the gutter Davis, the only thing that happen was my blood pressure rose"
"Im sure it did" she said bumping hips with me. I had told her partially the truth my blood pressure had risen and it was because 1) Nathan kept talking about the two of us and 2) Nathan tended to annoy the hell out me.
"What are you two whispering about?" Chris Keller asked wrapping his arms around his longtime friend. "Were you talking about that threesome I suggestion last night, I'm still up for it tonight if your game"
I let out a sigh of relief. Chris had saved me from further interaggtion by Brooke who could be fierce when she wanted to be. "Im glad you made it Chris" I said turning my head to look back at him. He had his arm wrapped around my waist which was a good thing because from where I stood, I could see Nathan and he was currently looking rather jealous over my close contact with Chris. Ha take that Nathan, now whose the one jealous.
Getting an idea she spoke "we were just talking about Nathan, and the possibilty of Haley kicking his ass" Brooke said winking at me. Once again she was traitor. It wasnt good to discuss Nathan in front of Chris he acted like some overprotective brother when it came to Nathan and I.
I sent a glare in the direction of Brooke. She knew not to mention Nathan around Chris. The two of them had never really gotten along, things had gotten worst after Nathan and I broke up. Chris said that Nathan hadnt stepped up and took care of me after the baby and Nathan had told Chris that he needed to get his nose out of our business. To make a long story short the two of them hated each other.
"Good he'd deserve it" Chris said looking over in the corner to spot Nathan glaring over at him. Wrapping his arms tighter around her he spoke. "I don't know how you do it Hales, how do you stand the guy- he left you when you need him the most"
"Don't" I said stopping him. I didn't want to get into this not now, or ever. I knew a lot of people were shocked by the fact that Nathan and I were able to coexists after our breakup but I didn't care. Nathan and I would always be bonded, no matter what happened in the past or what happens in the future I'd always be loyal to him and I think he'd always be loyal to me.
"Haley" Brooke said stepping closer to me. "I think what Chris is trying to say is that we love you and we want whats best for you" she said giving me a dimpled grin.
"Yeah what she said" chris said giving Brooke the nod and a wink. "Thanks babe"
"Don't call me babe, you ass" Brooke shot out causing me to break out in a small chuckle.
Chris there is no reason to get all overprotective. Im a big girl and stronger then you think. I can handle Nathan" I said trying to make them understand. Nathan was a piece of cake, handling my feelings for him wasn't as easy.
"I don't get your loyalty to the guy I mean" Chris said thinking about the times he had listened to her cry. She had been hurt and the sad thing was that although everyone loved her what she wanted...what she needed was Nathan Scott and he couldnt even be there for her.
" You don't have to get it, you just have to understand it. What Nathan and I had, is something that will always be there, we shared something together that bonded us so no matter what he's always going to be a part of my life. "
He gave her a grin "I just don't want to see you get hurt by him again- you don't deserve it. I don't want you to get caught up in Nathan again"
I let out a chuckle. "Now give me a hug, and then give me a piggy back ride"
"Your wish is my command"
From across the way he watched in earnest he could feel Lucas looking at him yet his older brother said nothing. He had always been a jealous person, he didnt like share things when he was younger as well. Seeing chris pawing all over Haley had sent his blood pressure up. "I hate that guy"
"I know" he said watching the scene as well. Nathan had a lot issues when it came to Haley and Chris. Maybe it was Haley in general. He had always gotten very defensive whenever she had been with someone else, wether that be her boyfriend or another male showing her any kind of attention. What he never understood about his brother was the reason he had gotten so angry when something had occurred with Haley. He had been the one to break things off so you'd think it would be the other way around but it wasn't. "Chris is harmless though- relax man"
turning a deadly eye to his brother. Lucas was an idiot, he wondered why he even talked to him. Oh yeah he was his brother. "You know he's not only after her, he's after Brooke as well, so you relax" he said patting his brother on the back.
"You know the difference between me getting upset about Chris and you is.."
"Nothing" he said interrupting him. "Your not with Brooke, so she's free to whatever she wants"
Squinting over his brother Lucas spoke. "And your not with Haley, you haven't been for a long time, so shes free to do whatever with whomever she wants" He said before walking away. He wouldnt talk to Nathan when he was like this. He was keyed up for no reason. No reason at all. Unless, unless he was having second thoughts about moving on. Immediately once those thoughts popped in he pushed them aside. Nathan and Haley were where they wanted to be. They had to be, too many people would be effected if they weren't.
Feeling frustrated he marched back to the cabana he needed Peyton to be here and then maybe all these crazy thoughts would stop rushing through his head. Haley wasn't his girlfriend. Lucas had been right and he had been the one to leave her, so why did he feel so angry seeing her and Chris hug.
Rummaging through the his things he quickly found his phone and searched for Peytons name on his contact list; she'd make everything better. She'd stop the madness that was swimming through his veins concerning Haley. She always did. Thats why he went back to her once things had ended with Haley. She was safe and she didn't depend on him, and he really didn't depend on her either. Peyton didn't need him and he didn't need her, that's what made them so perfect. Things with Peyton were simple, with Haley it was too much for the both of them. "Lucas im not in the mood, I might just kick your ass"
"I could go for that, the two of you could beat the hell out of each other and my life would be perfect them both Haley and Brooke would be free of the two of you" he said taking a step closer.
"Keller you've got two seconds to go before I kick your ass" he said clinching his fists.
"No" he said simply "not to you hear what I've got to say" he said glaring a the dark haired boy that could probably hurt him badly. He didnt care though, this needed to be settled. "I saw you last night" he said pausing momentarily. "I saw you with Haley, I don't want your trying to pull Scott and normally I wouldn't care, but since your screwing with Haley I care. Stay away from her, you've hurt her enough
Now it was his turn to chuckle. He wondered if this was coming from pure jealousy or if Chris really cared about her. "Haleys a big girl Chris and if you were really paying attention you'd know that she was enjoying herself"
He shook his head. The arrogance of this guy amazed him and people had always said he was arrogant. "I wont let you hurt her again." he said starring him down. "You left her when she needed you most"
"You don't know what the hell you talking about" he said starting to pace. He hated when people brought up that time of their lives. He was trying to save them, he couldn't help her and she couldn't help him. They were tearing each other down and he loved her too much to keep hurting her...even if he didn't mean to do it.
"I know that even when she was screaming at you to leave her alone, all she wanted was for you to hold her...to love her and you walked away Nathan." shaking his head again at him he walked to the door. "If you ever loved her, you'll leave her alone" he said finally leaving.
Once Chris and I had our little talk and everyone actually started mingling together our time at the country club had gotten better. I was acutally glad that I had come early today...hell I was glad that I had come at all. I was going to actually try and call Chase to see if his plane had landed since he had been out of town doing a seminar. I figured we'd get in touch when the time was right, and for right now I was having fun. The only thing that was a bit strange was that despite I was having a good time I couldn't help but feel like something was off.
And that was when I saw it. Chris had walked out of the direction of the cabana with Nathan hot on his heels. Both of them looked angry and I wondered why. I guess I wasnt the only one to notice that two people that hated each other had come out looking just as angry because the noise that had come along with being with my group of friend had quieted down.
"Hey guys" Peyton said calling out ,causing everyone to shift their attention from the angry looking guys to her and her guest. "Look who I ran into on my way over here" she said grinning from ear to ear.
"Chase" I said standing up. I couldn't believe my eyes. Chase had been was here, with my friends. And Peyton had brought him here.
"Hi Haley" he said walking over to give her a hug. Once she was in his arms he rested his chin above her head. "I missed you baby"
My throat was dry. My hands were sweaty and I felt like the whole world was waiting on my next words. I knew everyone had heard what he had said and what was worst was that I felt two prominent eyes boring into my back. I knew I should have stayed home. Nothing in my life is ever easy.
Song credit: Chemicals React by Ally and Aj
