A/N: I'm done! With exams I mean…I'm finally done with it…so I have like a long weekend…I'm only going back to school on Tuesday…lol! Love it! Plus I totally have something to look forward to…my own Naley…lol! Yay! So thanks for all the replies…You guys so rock and roll! So here is the party scene…I hope it's okay…I'm not so use to writing college party scenes…it's a first for me. So I hope you like this chapter…believe me…there is a LOT of drama heading your way. (Twin I so know you know…lol! But you can't tell anyone! Oh yeah if I was you I would chat with me soon…something major has happened in our very own Naley drama.) There is going to be some shocking revelations and even more shocking…nope that's all your getting this time. LOL! So enjoy it and drop me a reply!

Chapter 4

When Nathan and Lucas finally arrived the party was all ready on. Jake and Peyton, who had arrived only a few minutes earlier, were dancing next to Sophia and Chad whose dancing could only be described as grinding. Immediately after they entered Brooke was by Lucas' side and Nathan smirked as he saw his brother's face light up. True his brother had many girlfriends…but none of them had ever created the reaction that Brooke could. Nathan couldn't help but think that maybe Lucas was falling in love with her. Suddenly they were gone in the crowd and Nathan smirked as he made his way to the bar.

He ordered himself a beer and when he had it he drunk it down in three gulps. It was his third one that night…but years of partying had taught Nathan how to hold his liquor. It took 7 beers to even make him feel a bit tipsy…so it was safe to say it took a lot to make him drunk on beer. But other drinks like Tequila and Vodka shots could easily make him drunk…if he drank it while he was at his house or on a horrible date or any other situation where he felt uncomfortable and angry. You could even say that Nathan had the power to decide whether he wanted to be drunk or not.

"A few more of those and I'll be able to take advantage of you and you wouldn't even know it." He turned to find Haley standing in front of him, a big grin plastered all over her face. Nathan couldn't contain his own grin.

"Believe me girlie…I would definitely remember you…but I would be the one taking advantage." He said with the grin and Haley tilted her head as she sat on the seat next to him. Nathan ordered two shots and the barman placed it in front of them.

"Cocky much?" she asked and then took the shot.

"Bitchy much?" he countered and took his own shot. Haley ordered two more and once again they took the shots…one after the other.

"Now Miss James…I never thought you would be the one for drinking." He said as he stood up after two more shots. Haley stood next to him and he smirked as he saw her lightly swaying.

"Mister Scott I beg to differ. There is more to me than meets the eye." She countered.

"Ahh…" he only said and Haley laughed as they made there way more into the crowd.

"So where is Keller?" he asked trying to sound like it didn't matter.

"He's on stage…I think he's going to sing soon." She said and Nathan couldn't help but laugh. Haley furrowed her brow as she stared at him.

"What?" she asked which only caused Nathan to laugh more and he sat down on one of the chairs. He spread his legs open and Haley gently stepped into them to get closer to him. It was clear that she could not hold her liquor as well as Nathan.

"What?" she asked again and put her hands on the side of the table at each side of Nathan.

"He sings? That is so…" he was cut off when Haley slapped him through the face. She stepped away as he grabbed his face and cursed.

"What the hell was that for?" he yelled but the music caused the volume of his voice to go down. Haley crossed her arms as she stared at him.

"For saying that of Chris! He's my friend…one of my best friends! Don't you dare say anything bad about him!" she yelled and Nathan lifted his hands up in defeat.

"Truce…I was going to say that is so interesting! Geez Haley…do you really believe I'm such a jerk?" he asked and Haley blushed.

"Sorry…" she said and Nathan smirked.

"It's okay…it was just the shots talking." He said and Haley stepped into his reach again. He opened his arms and Haley looked at him skeptically.

"It's just a hug…" he said and she stepped into his embrace.

"You wanna dance?" he asked and she nodded. Nathan took her hand and lead her into the crowd. Sophia and Peyton winked at Haley who only laughed at her friends. They had made it quite clear earlier that they thought she and Nathan made a cute couple. Brooke and Lucas danced past and Haley could only make out a bit of what Brooke said.

"Go Tutorgirl!" she laughed and danced away, Lucas gave a nod to his brother who returned it. The music changed songs as Fall Out Boy's Dance, Dance came on.

Haley and Nathan danced close but not to close…like you would dance with a stranger. But gradually as the song progressed they moved closer to each other and were soon grinding together. Haley's mind began to wander as she danced with Nathan. Maybe it was the shots that was making her act this way…or maybe, just maybe, it was Nathan. Maybe he had somehow unlocked the girl Haley had hid inside herself when she had heard about the disease two years ago. The fun loving girl who had dated Chris Keller and never had any cares in the world except where the next party was and when she had to cheer and hang with friends. She was a free spirit…like the rest of her group. Till Andy had called her into his office with the horrible news that she had inherited more than just her father's money and last name…but also the disease that took his life. Suddenly it was as if the fun girl disappeared into the blue as reality hit Haley. She had stopped going to as many parties and she had also made the most difficult decision in her life…she had broken up with the only guy she had ever loved. Everyone was confused at her sudden change and even more when Jake couldn't get it out of her. She had changed to the Haley that was conservative and never went to many parties or did anything that no one expected. She had told herself that she had to do it…but somehow that argument had never really worked for her. Haley looked up only in time to catch Chris' gaze. It had been the hardest thing to admit to him the truth but that had been something she couldn't avoid. He had walked in on her injecting herself and from there it was all truth. But even after he found out she still didn't get back together with him. She had, truth be told, started to feel that it was better as it is. So she lived like that for two years. Living the safe life…till Nathan Scott.

Nathan sensed her pre-occupation but she hid it well and he decided it wasn't worth it to call her on it. Nathan's mind was also running with him. Dancing with Haley had taken him back to four years earlier…when he was just 16. Haley reminded Nathan of a girl he used to know…someone who had captured his heart all those years ago. Back then Nathan had not been like he was now. He wasn't such a player and neither did he jump from bed to bed. Back then he actually had girlfriends who he did like. Back then he was actually one of the great catches in the school. Then she had come along and he was soon falling in love with her. She was beautiful with blue eyes and black hair. Nathan, to the shock of his brother, had admitted to him that he was indeed in love and that he would give up his career for her. It was then that Dan must have heard…for mere days later she had broken up with him without any explanation and had taken off. Neither Nathan, nor Lucas, had ever heard from her again and Nathan's heart was crushed. He vowed to never let a girl get so close to him again…even if he knew that his father was to blame. From there he became the cocky Nathan that everyone knew…and only he, Lucas and Dan knew why. But it was as if Haley had suddenly awakened the old Nathan and Nathan felt like he could actually like her…even love her. He glanced down to Haley who smiled sweetly at him.

"So next weekend Lucas and I are going to visit our parents again. Lucas is going to take Brooke so I was wondering if you would like to come with me?" he said as he bended down and whispered it into her ear. Haley shuddered as his warm breath hit her ear. She thought only for a few seconds before she stood a little higher and whispered back.

"You've got yourself a deal." She said and Nathan smiled. He leaned further down and Haley pushed her face more up. They were both waiting for this kiss all day. It had been inevitable that it would happen and they were ready for it. Their lips were mere inches apart when they both heard two unmistakable voices.

"Haley?"

"Nathan?"

They both turned around, Haley finding Chris staring wide-eyed at them and Nathan finding his ex-bedmate Catherine. Suddenly it was as if they both knew trouble was coming.

"Chris…I can…" Chris walked away without listening to her explanation and Haley sighed.

"Catherine…hey." Nathan tried to act cool but suddenly he wished that he had drunk more beer. He was way to sober to have to deal with her.

"You never called me back…" she moaned as she touched his arm and Nathan saw Haley's body pull tight. This could only end bad. Not now…now when he had almost had her.

"Uhm yeah I know. Listen I'm a little busy right…" he was interrupted by her.

"Nathan I think I'm going to leave now…" Haley said softly and Nathan wanted to scream out for her.

"No Hales that's not necessary…" he cursed silently as Catherine once again interrupted him.

"Yeah I think it's time you should go…nice meeting you." She said and took her arm possessively. Haley's eyes grew wide and Nathan could swear he saw tears forming in her eyes. She turned around and started to walk away.

"Shit!" Nathan cursed and pushed Catherine aside as he ran out to find Haley but Catherine's hold was tight and he was having trouble seeing where she was.

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Haley ran outside and into Chris who was standing outside.

"Chris!" she said but her face fell when she saw his facial expression.

"Don't Hales." He said and Haley felt her heart hurt.

"Chris…let me explain!" she said as she started to cry. Chris hated to see her cry. He walked forward and pulled her into his embrace.

"Don't work yourself up Haley…you'll have an attack if you do." He said into her hair and Haley let go of her emotions as she choked out a sob.

"I can't do this Chris…" she choked out and Chris sighed.

"What Hales?"

"I can't…you…Nathan…me…this is all to confusing for me! I just want my dad with me! I want my old life back before all this!" she cried and Chris pulled her closer to him as his anger disappeared.

"I know you do Hales…I know you miss him. And don't worry about me…live your life Haley. I'm your best friend – not just some ex that you're trying to avoid. I'm okay with Nathan…I'm really fine." He said and she looked up at him.

"He asked me to go with him next weekend." She said and Chris nodded.

"Go with him…it'll be good for you to get away."

"Really?"

"Really." He said and Haley smiled.

"Your always my best friend Haley…no matter what. Even if you have millions of more best friends…I'm still the original one." He said and Haley laughed.

"Thank you Chris…that means a lot to me." Haley said and Chris smiled.

"Come on…I'll take you home."

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When Nathan finally got outside Haley and Chris were all ready gone. He sighed and kicked the ground in frustration. Lucas walked out and put his hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Chris took her home." He said and Nathan sighed, this time from relief.

"That's good." He said and Lucas shook his head.

"You are so not okay dude…" he said and Nathan scoffed.

"Look whose talking. You're so hooked on that girl it's not even funny man." Nathan said but lucky Lucas knew his brother and how that was actually not an insult.

"You to…I saw the way you two looked at each other. I saw the almost kiss. I saw everything." Lucas said.

"Yeah so what?" Nathan tried to act like it didn't matter.

"So what? So what! Nathan last time you acted like this was when you and…" Lucas' sentence trailed as Nathan's fist connected with his jaw. Lucas hit the ground hard.

"Don't you ever bring her up again! I told you never to say her name again! Leave her in the past Lucas…that's where she belongs!" he yelled at his brother and for once Lucas was actually frightened of his little brother. Then Nathan shook his head and suddenly Lucas' image blurred.

"Oh shit…" he said as his legs gave way under him and he fell to the ground. Lucas was next to his side in seconds.

"Nathan!" he yelled as he checked his brother's pulse and eyes.

"I'm okay…oh hell I'm not." He admitted as the world began to swirl in front of him.

"Nathan…how much did you have to drink?" Lucas asked and Nathan lifted up his hand to show it was only five.

"That's not enough to make you drunk Nathan…not you. What did you smoke?" he asked and it was as if it suddenly hit Nathan what had happened.

"Oh god Luke…I was drugged…" he said softly and suddenly a wave of images hit him. He remembered being sent a drink across the bar from a woman who had looked vaguely familiar to him. It was then that it hit him and he felt the nausea creep up and his heart stopped .

"By Kelly …" he said and Lucas' face showed all his surprise at the name that had not crossed his brother's lips in years. Lucas looked worriedly around but he knew it was hopeless…if she was there she would be gone by then. His heart skipped a beat as he saw his brother's body go limp and fall to the ground. Lucas yelled for help and soon the rest were all there and Jake was helping Nathan into the car. Nathan opened his eyes for a second and he could swear that he saw Haley smiling at him. He smiled back but soon was lost to the drugs again.

A/N: Wonder how many of you saw this coming? Lol! I love surprises! Don't worry…all will be explained in due time…like who she is and what is her deal. Oh and you guessed it…Nathan is going to find out sooner than you think…I mean about the disease. You are so going to love the next chapter! But drop me a reply and if you can or would like to, quote me the pieces that you like or found funny or anything…I love quotes…it makes me smile so much! This is my favorite of this chapter:

"Cocky much?" she asked and then took the shot.

"Bitchy much?" he countered and took his own shot.

I loved that part! It was actually what happened to me once…I said that to my BFF and he tuned me back that! LOL! Wouldn't imagine the two of us together! LOL! So yeah tell me what you think and big ups to you if you reply…you rock & roll! Chow!