hey guys and girls. just wanted to say another huge thank you towards my reviewers. you guys are awesome. the reviews really make me smile and keep me motivated. a few of my reviewers are asking about Jake and Peyton and all i'm gonna say is they will come into the story but it isn't anytime soon. Naley need to go through a little bit more before they face Jeyton.

this chapter took a few days to write but it's really short. i planned on it being a lot longer but as i wrote i realised i wanted the party to have its own chapter so you'll have to wait until chapter 5 before you get to the really good stuff ;) okay im gonna shut up before i say any more!

heres chapter 4

Chapter 4

It was the day of the party and Haley, Brooke and Bevin were busy at Tric doing the last minute setting up. As they finished they looked at what they had done and were proud of their achievement.

"Do you think Mouth and Shelley will like it?" Haley asked sceptically

"They'll love it. Stop worrying. Besides it's too late to change it now" replied Brooke

"I totally forgot to ask what are you wearing tonight?" Bevin asked.

"I made this red dress. Lucas is so gonna want me tonight"

"Lucas wants you every day. He has done since he met you"

"Bevin we met in the first grade" Brooke exclaimed

"So what does that matter…Haley what's wrong?" Bevin asked noticing Haley's white face

"I've been so busy planning the party, I forgot to get something to wear. Oh no what should I do. Everywhere gonna be closed soon. I won't be able to find something. Or maybe could wear something I already have but I wanted to wear something different…"

"Haley calm down. I actually have something for you courtesy of clothes over bros" Brooke said referring to her clothing line.

"Oh Brooke you're a life saver but how did you know I wouldn't have anything to wear?"

"I asked Nathan to do a little snooping for me"

"So that's why he was in my closet last week. I knew he wasn't looking for his tie"

The girls laughed at that comment.

"Right well we better get going" Bevin stated "We've only got a couple of hours until the party starts"

The girls left the club and took off in their respective cars. Haley smiled to herself as she remembered the encounter with Nathan last week.

FLASHBACK

Haley had just got out of the shower and was heading to her closet. As she approached it she noticed Nathan rummaging through her things.

"Nathan what are you doing?" Haley asked causing Nathan to jump.

"Haley you scared me. I thought you were in the shower"

"I was. What are you doing in my closet?"

"I was..ummm…looking for the ummmm… my tie. I was looking for my tie. You haven't seen it have you?"

"Nathan why would your tie be in my closet?" Haley asked unconvinced by Nathan's answer.

"You never know where things turn up" he replied and with that he left.

Haley just stared at the door for a second wondering what had just happened then realising the time got ready.

END FLASHBACK
Haley arrived home and rushed towards the bedroom to find the dress Brooke had made for her. In her haste she bumped into Nathan who instinctively grabbed her to avoid her falling over.

"Ouch Haley what's the hurry?" Nathan asked.

"I wanted to see the dress Brooke made for me. By the way I didn't believe the tie story"

"I couldn't think of anything else and Brooke made me promise not to tell and you know I get scared of Brooke"

Haley laughed then stopped suddenly when she realised Nathan was still holding her. His arm was around her waist and they were standing close together. Haley looked up into Nathan's eyes and saw him staring down at her. After what seemed like hours, but was only a few seconds, Nathan pulled away and said "You should go get ready. The dress is behind your closet door" and with that he walked away.

Haley went to get ready but her head was with Nathan. Although he had pulled away, Haley couldn't help but think he had felt something too. She resolved to find out tomorrow. Today was about Mouth and Shelley and she wanted their party to be perfect.

Haley gasped as she saw the dress Brooke had made her. It was the most amazing dress Haley had ever seen. She knew Brooke must have put a lot of effort into it. She quickly rang Brooke.

"Brooke Davis sex goddess at your service" Brooke answered

"Brooke what the hell!" Haley exclaimed

"Oh my God. Haley. I'm so sorry. I thought it was Lucas calling"

"Didn't you check you're caller id"

"No I wasn't expecting anyone else to call especially you as I only saw you 20 minutes ago"

"I know I just wanted to thank you for the dress Brooke. It's beyond gorgeous. Anyway I better get ready. I will see you later"

"It's my pleasure and bye"

Haley laughed and hung up. She finished getting ready and looked at herself in the mirror. Haley had left her hair down in soft curls and put little make-up on but she could tell she looked good. She hoped Nathan would think so too but she wasn't holding out much hope.

"Haley come on we gotta go." Nathan called

"I'll be down in a minute" Haley called back

"I'll be in the car" he replied

Haley sighed. Despite trying to convince herself that the moment in the hallway was nothing, Haley had hoped Nathan had felt something as they had stared into each others eyes.

Haley walked down the stairs and out of the house locking it behind her. As she walked towards Nathan's car she noticed him staring at her through the window. Haley took a deep breath and got into the car. She put her seatbelt on but Nathan still hadn't drove off. She forced herself to look at him and realised he was still looking at her. Nathan suddenly shook his head, coughed and said "You look nice Haley"

"Thank you Nathan" Haley's heart swelled at the complement.

"We should go"

"Then maybe you should start driving"

"Oh yeah right" Nathan said and he drove them to the club.

okay that was chapter 4. let me know what you think. i promise next chapter will have a lot more Naley