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Chapter 3: Passenger Seat


After driving Haley home that night, I laid awake in my bed. It was about two in the morning; I truthfully couldn't get her out of my mind. Her smile, her chocolate brown eyes, and her hair wow I'm babbling about a girl; never thought I'd see the day. Like I said before Haley isn't any other girl, she was something way to special to pass by. Kissing Haley was probably the best thing in my life ever to happen. And for her to reciprocate the kiss made it a hundred times better than anything else I'd ever wish for. Now if this was a girl telling this story she'd most likely make a comment about the guy's abs or something but I'm a guy. What else should I tell you about Haley, she's so smart and beautiful. Forget beautiful I meant to say gorgeous.

A couple day's had passed since our 'non-date' and nothings has really changed sure we hug every time we see each other in the hallways or in class. But no kissing or anything just kind of like we are to nervous to mention anything about it. I was going to cave soon. Right now sitting in biology all I could think of was taking her into the back room and making out with her for hours. I was looking at her from my corner of my eye but I was stealth about it since it be weird just to stare at a girl. She was taking notes that the teacher was talking about. I didn't take notes; I was too involved in watching Haley. Until I felt her hand on my leg, I was quite taken back about it. I turned my head to see what she was doing. She handed me a pen. I gave her a confused look.

"You're going to need to know this for the test" She said

"So I'd much rather do nothing" I replied

"Is that what you call staring at me?" She asked

"Possibly"

"Just write the note and I promise we can hangout at lunch" She firmly stated

"Okay I will" I said taking the pen and started writing the note. Motivation that was all I needed


It was now lunch and I stood by my locker like a love sick puppy waiting for Haley. After about three minutes she emerged from her class walking toward her locker. Unfortunately Lucas followed closely behind her. She walked right over to me and hugged me as soon as we made eye contact. Like I told all of you she's really special. I know at this point in time I don't usually make relationships official but I couldn't stand her being considered single to the rest of the male population in Tree Hill.

"Hey Nate" She said

"Hey Hales" I replied

"Hey Nathan" Lucas added

"Oh Hey Luke" I stated. To be perfectly honest after Haley hugged me I had forgotten about Lucas being there.

"Lucas, I made it to my locker okay. You can go have lunch with your girlfriend" Haley said

"Just remember what you need to remember" Lucas said

"Yeah I will. Just go okay" Haley said pointing to the lunchroom

"I'm going" Lucas said leaving Haley and I alone by our lockers. I was so confused

"What do you need to remember?" I asked

"It's nothing, where are we going for lunch?" She asked. I think she was trying to change the subject and it was so obvious that she was so I just went along with what she wanted. But hear me now I will find out what she and Lucas were talking about.

"We could go to the river court and sit and talk?" I asked

"That sounds great" She said opening her locker grabbing her lunch and putting her binders away. I just smiled when she finished she took a hold of my hand and we walked out to my car and drove over to the river court. When I parked the car I looked over to Haley. Man she look so hot at that moment, I tried to not be so obvious about what I was feeling so I closed my eyes and started to count to three. I counted one, two but before I got to three I felt Haley's lips crashing down on mine. She was feeling the same way. This was a good moment, of course we made out for a few minutes until air became an issue.

"WOW" I said

"It's just a skill I have" Haley replied

"That isn't a skill that a freaking masterpiece"

"Thanks Nate, but I think we should have lunch." Haley said

"Right lunch" I answered I got out of my car and we walked over to the blenchers by the river court. Things suddenly went quiet. "Haley I was wondering if you wanted to-" I started to say

"No" Haley said flat out

"But you didn't here what I was going to say"

"I know what your going to ask and my answers no"

"What was I going to ask?" I was so curious of why she was saying no

"You were going to ask me to be your girlfriend" Haley said. She had read my mind

"No of course not" I lied

"Nathan be serious" She rebutted

"Fine, I was"

"Why?"

"Because you are unlike any girl I have met before in my life. You're super pretty, you're the nicest, I really like you, I don't like not being able to kiss you every minute, I want you to be mine" I said, I could of kept going but judging from the look on Haley's face I decided stop.

"I like you too" She said

"Then isn't it simple"

"What's simple?"

"I like you, you like me we should date"

"No it's not that simple"

"Then simplify it"

"We don't really even know each other"

"Haley come on"

"I'm not ready for a relationship okay"

"Oh"

"I just think we should enjoy what we have at this moment and not worry about a silly relationship"

"I understand"

"Nathan"

"I do" I lied. I don't understand why she doesn't want to have the same things I want

"I'm just not wanting a serious relationship with someone"

"You don't need to explain" I said grabbing my bag

"I clearly do"

"It's fine Haley"

"Nathan I just want to have fun I don't want to deal with all the drama a relationship brings"

"Whatever"

"I knew you wouldn't get it"

"I get it, it's my reputation, I swear I've changed"

"I want to be friends Nathan" She said, my jaw dropped

"Just friends? Your actions spoke louder in the car!" I yelled

"Friends that sometimes make out?" she asked

"So basically friends with benefits?" I asked

"Yeah"

"I thought you were different Haley James, obviously you're just like all the other girls. So no" I said getting up and walking to my car

"NATHAN!" She yelled after me

"Get in" I said when she reached my car

"Nathan please you've got to understand. That I can't commit to a relationship at this point in time" She pleaded, I honestly thought about ignoring her but I couldn't. She sat in my passenger seat I will fall for her forever, she is the girl for me even if she doesn't no it yet.

"Why not?"

"I can't tell you"

"Then I can't commit to being friends"

"Why not?" She asked

"Because you're not being honest with me"

"Nathan, please you've got to believe me"

"I can't and I won't be apart of something that is reminds me of what I used to be"

"What would make you commit?" She asked me

"Exclusive"

"How?"

"Neither of us sees other people but each other"

"What will we call it?"

"To everyone really good friends to each other fuck buddies" I said

"We are not calling each other 'fuck buddies'"

"Why?" I said pouting

"Because I don't plan on sleeping with you just making out"

"I just thought it sounded cool"

"Fine"

"Okay great and the best thing about it is we keep it a secret" I said

"Why a secret?" she asked

"Because then you don't have to deal with the drama and plus we're only having fun right nothing serious?" I said

"Exactly"

"As long as your mine I'm happy"

"You're such a caveman"

"I know" I said putting the car in drive and driving back to school.


So you're all probably wondering what changed my mind about Haley's idea. I can't say a lot because it might spoil the whole story but I can say that I'd rather have her as a make out buddy rather than nothing at all. Also I can get her to fall for me with my charm. So basically I pouted through the rest of my classes and basketball waiting to see Haley again.

"SCOTT get your head in practice!" Whitey yelled

"Sorry Coach, minds somewhere else at the moment" I replied

"Thinking about Haley?" Lucas asked

"Shut up Pucas, your probably thinking about Brooke" I said trying to cover up over the fact that I was thinking about Haley.

"It's a good thing to be thinking about her" Lucas said

"Yeah, were good friends" I lied

"You've spent a lot of time with her lately" Lucas continued to push the topic of Haley

"Like I said Luke were good friends"

"Okay whatever you say"

"It's the truth"

"So what are you doing tonight?" Lucas asked

"Homework and Dinner at Haley's" I said before I realized

"Oh that cool, Nate. Just don't push her into a relationship"

"Lucas WERE JUST FRIENDS!" I yelled

"SCOTT'S What the HELL are you two DOING, this isn't gossip gal hour this is Varsity basketball!" Whitey yelled

"Sorry Coach" Lucas and I yelled back and played


A/N: So Chapter 3 is done :) I hope you all enjoyed it. I know most of you are probably wondering why Haley doesn't want to commit to a relationship but I'm sorry I cannot tell you that information so soon, it will be in the next couple of chapters, but go ahead with any ideas you have about her reasons tell me them maybe I'll tell you if your right or not. So I'm actually loving writing this story it's different to write it from Nathan's point of view because his grammar isn't the greatest so I like writing from his view. Now about updating I am in my senior year of high school and it is hard to find time to update since I have to keep my marks pretty high for university applications so I will try for atleast twice a month but I want to have more but I also have another story on the go called You Found Me and I have about five chapters till I finish it and start the sequel but I will not give up on this story update might be slow but they will happen

-HJS