Chapter Four

"The best nights are usually unplanned, random and spontaneous,"- Unknown


After the heated confrontation with Peyton. Brooke went to go confide in Haley. Haley stood in the kitchen in her pj's and her hair up in a messy blonde bun. She scooped herself a bowl of Ben & Jerry's Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, it was Haley's favourite flavour. Despite the fact that everyone thought it was Rocky Road- that was Nathan's- although she does love herself some Rocky Road icecream. Mint Chocolate Chip will always remain her favourite. She sat on one of the kitchen stools. She heard Brooke enter.

"Hey Peyton told me what happened. What the hell Brooke?" Haley said.

"I freaked out Haley, that's what happened. She came in talking about how Luke's room never changed one bit since highschool, and how everything was the same. It made me realize she spent her fair share of time in that room as well, she went on talking about how I should be her maid of honor, but we haven't spoken since sophomore year of College, and how she never once decided to pick up the phone and call me, and yes I know I should have done that too, but I don't think Peyton and will ever be best friends again, but something about seeing Peyton stand there, in Luke's room infuriated me. I don't know maybe I'm thinking to deep into this," Brooke replied softly, taking a spoonful of Haley's icecream.

"I think it's because you feel as though Lucas will go back to Peyton, even though she's engaged. You need to have more faith in him Brooke, and realize that he isn't the same person he was in high school," Haley answered.

"Do you think I'm a bitch Haley?" Brooke asked.

"Well at times, you can be bitchy Brooke, but I know it comes from a good place," Haley responded.

"That's great I should change my name to Bitch Davis now," Brooke replied.

"That name's already been taken," Haley said laughing, Brooke shortly joined her. "I think I know what you need," Haley added. Haley got up, and scooped Brooke some Mint Chocolate Chip icecream, and a spoon.

"Here." Haley said, handing Brooke the bowl of ice cream.


Haley got ready for her supposed date with Nathan. She wore a short plain red skater dress. She was a little anxious about her date with him. Before she could finish getting ready Nathan arrived.

"Shit. Haley I'm not ready. Oh god. I look like a mess. What will Nathan think? Oh my god. Why are you so nervous. Breathe Haley Breathe... It's just Nathan a friend remember? Why you getting so nervous for. Or is more than just a friend?". Haley thought to herself.

She ran down the stairs adjusting her nude pumps. She didn't notice Nathan standing there.

Taken aback Haley saw Nathan "Oh Hey," She said.

"Hi. You ready to go?. You look beautiful by the way,"

"Yeah and thank you, you don't look so bad yourself." Haley responded.

Brooke waved to the both of them goodbye. "Enjoy your date! don't stay out to late," She said.

"They grow up so fast!" Brooke mumbled smiling.


"So where are you taking me?" Haley asked as she kinked an eyebrow.

"You'll see," Nathan said grinning.

That grin should be illegal... Haley stop you have a fiancé remember?

"Nathan you know I hate surprises," Haley said.

"Yeah but I have feeling you're going to like this one," Nathan replied.

Nathan had taken Haley to a familiar place, that had been the start of Naley.

"Voliá!" He said in a terrible French Accent, showing Haley the place he took her.

Haley just laughed,"Please don't ever attempt that accent again!. I remember this place. This was the place where Brooke had made us do that dumb scavenger hunt which was utterly embarrassing, and back when you were a dick and dating Peyton, and when I hated your guts. The good ol times,"

"Hey my accent wasn't that bad! You used to like it Hales. You still remember that? and hey that's an insult to our relationship!" Nathan replied.

"Touché, and about the other stuff, I just kidding...or was I?" Haley said, deceivingly.

Nathan and Haley took a seat at one of the round tables, close to the river .The setup of the date was absolutely beautiful; it was probably eight pm at night. There were two candles on the table illuminating all of it, hanging orange lights across the two poles that were near the table, and the table was located near the Meadow River, and the moonlight illuminated the river. It just looked so breathtaking.

"Did you do all this?" Haley asked shocked, as she took a seat.

"I wanted you to have a great night Hales,"

"Are you guys ready to order?" The waiter asked, with a notepad and pen in tow.

"Yes. I would like to have two bowls of Mac and Cheese please," Nathan said. Haley just looked at Nathan with happiness and shock she was surprised that he had still remembered what her favourite food is.

"and for dessert?" The waiter added.

"Can we both have Rocky Road Ice cream, and if you can, could you put it in those plastic bowls. Thanks," Haley said.

"I can't believe you remember that!" They both replied in unison.

"Of course I'd remember that, how could I forget when you raided our cabinets with a lifetime supply of mac and cheese," Nathan said laughing.

"You got to admit that was funny! Your reaction was priceless!" Haley answered.

"Yeah Haley it was. What happened to us?" Nathan responded. Before Haley could responded, the waiter came with their food.

The waiter came with their two bowls of Mac and Cheese, and Rocky Road Ice Cream. They thanked him, and he left.

"Yes finally my bowl of mac and cheese has arrived!" Haley squealed.

"You're officially the weirdest person I have met," Nathan responded.

"Whatever, I haven't had mac and cheese in three months plus it's the food of the gods!"

"Yeah if the gods are five year olds," Nathan said laughing.

It was moments like this that reminded Haley about why she loved Nathan, not only that but the fact he knew her better than anyone else in her life, even when they aren't in each other's. He noticed the little things about her, about how she crinkles her nose when she's happy, she eats three french fries when she's nervous, how she shakes her leg when she's worried, she kinks her eyebrow when she's passionate about something, and all the other little things. I guess a part of Haley will always love Nathan. Always and Forever.


Haley and Nathan continued their date with a walk on the boardwalk. Haley was still eating her ice cream. He realized she was cold, and gave her his jacket. The jacket hung over Haley's shoulders.

"Can I ask you a question?" Haley asked.

"Sure... shoot,"

"Why are you dating Rachel? Out of all the women you choose her why?" Haley added, taking a bite of her ice cream, as she licked the spoon.

"Why you jealous," Nathan said grinning.

"What Jealous pfft no. You're talking to an engaged women!" Haley exclaimed.

"Rachel isn't like any other women-"

"Yeah you got that right. She's like a bitch remember?" Haley scoffed.

"She's a great person, once you get passed the facade and bitchiness, believe me she has a good heart, she makes me happy and I love her, we have great moments together. She's changed Hales, she isn't what she used to be," Nathan said.

"Okay that's great Nathan. I'm happy for you. I really am, but did you forget when she tried to come between us?" Haley replied.

"Rachel has done some unforgivable things, but she's human, we all have made mistakes we regret in life Hales," Nathan responded.

"Yeah but she continues to make the same mistakes over and over again," Haley added.

Haley realized she needed to stop bashing Rachel. She saw the look on Nathan's face, he wasn't to pleased that his ex-girlfriend was bashing his current girlfriend. Haley instead decided to change the subject

"This isn't as good as I remember," Haley continued.

"What?" Nathan said confused.

"This Rocky Road ice cream. I don't know how you like this flavour. It's just chocolate with chunks of chocolate in it," Haley said, pointing to the ice cream with the red spoon.

"Yeah right Hales. Rocky Road will always be the best. You're just jealous that no one will ever appericate Mint Chocolate Chip. Hate to break it to you sweetie but Mint and chocolate don't go together," Nathan said.

"How dare you insult the best Ice cream flavour to exist!" Haley responded dramatically.

"You mean the most disgusting flavour to exist," Nathan corrected.

"Whatever. Mint Chocolate Chip will always triumph," Haley answered. "Don't hate the ice cream. Hate the playa," She added.

Nathan just laughed. Haley had always brought out the best in him. She's the reason he is how he is today, if it wasn't for Haley he'd still be the dick jock guy with the hideous attitude. He had Haley to thank for the person he is today.

"What happened to us Haley?" Nathan asked.

This had always been a touchy subject between the two of them.

"I guess we just grew apart you know? We became different people, we wanted different things, and how relationship didn't have the spark it used too," Haley replied softly. Her happy persona was now gone.

"Um I guess we should go," Nathan said.

"Yeah I think that's best," Haley responded, looking at her ice cream.

Nathan had taken Haley home. She returned his jacket and they said there goodbyes. There was this odd feeling in the pit of Haley's stomach, when she said goodbye to Nathan. I guess a part of her, didn't want this night to end.

"Nathan?" Haley said.

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for tonight. You've given me by far one of the best nights of my life. I needed this," Haley responded. She leaned on her tiptoes as she kissed Nathan's cheek.


She opened the door and stood behind it smiling. She started walking start to her bedroom, when Brooke appeared out of no where.

"Jesus Brooke! You're going to give me a heart attack," Haley said, as her hand was on her chest.

"Oh stop it, don't be so dramatic Hales, anyway how was the night?" Brooke asked.

Haley couldn't stop smiling, "The date was memorable,"

"Really?" Brooke replied happily, kinking an eyebrow. "I can't believe you said date. I knew you would come around and call it what it was! wow you must have had a lot of fun then," Brooke added.

"Yeah Nathan's a fun person to be around,"

"Yeah I bet his was! You're going to tell me what happened with that kiss Hales?"

"God Brooke it was just one kiss on the cheek. It was just friendly peck on the cheek nothing more nothing less," Haley replied, walking into her bedroom. Brooke followed her like a sick puppy.

"You going to leave me hanging?"

"What? I'm sorry I don't get what you are talking about," Haley said confused.

"Hello! Best friend here! Aren't you going to tell me everything that happened, don't leave out a single detail!" Brooke squealed.

"I think I'll pass," Haley said, removing her earrings. Brooke stood besides Haley's bedroom as her jaw dropped.

"Please you cannot deprive me of my Naley!. That would be a cruel thing too do," Brooke responded, as gave Haley her puppy dog face.

"Since when is it your Naley? Second that puppy dog face won't work on me so you can forget Brooke," Haley answered, as she went to go change back into her pjs.

"Since I'm the reason that Naley even became Naley in the first place," Brooke replied.

"Your not going to stop until I give in right?" Haley said.

"Yup," Brooke said joyfully, as she popped the p.

"Ugh fine I'll tell you!" Haley added as she walked out of the bathroom.


"This isn't the only Naley date we will see! (EEEP!). I wanted to know whether you guys liked the flashback that happened last chapter? and if you want to see more. Let me know please! Sorry for the late update. School/Exams has been dominating my life for months now, but the next chapter will be up sooner. I promise. What did you guys think of that chapter and the Naley date? I tried.. it isn't as great as I wanted it to be, but anyway Did you like it? Tell me in the comments and don't forget to review fav & follow. Next chapter will also be pretty big for Naley. I'll see you guys soon! thanks for reading! - Summer