The next couple of weeks were going really well for Haley. Chris had taken her out that Saturday after the party and had treated her like most would. Friday was going to be the first pep rally to kick off the game that night.

Each cheerleader was assigned a player and since Peyton took Jake, Haley opted for Nathan. She decorated his locker after school and everything. On Friday, the cheerleaders had to perform a routine before the captains of the football team said a few words. The Ravens were set to play the Oakdale Raiders later on that night.

Nathan and Jake just looked on from their seats, each focusing on a certain girl, while thinking two very different things. Soon the pep rally was over and the cheerleaders and football players had to go eat dinner.

The game got started with a bang with the Ravens two touchdowns ahead. It was now halftime and since Nathan was not playing, Haley went over to talk to him. During the varsity games, the JV cheerleaders did not have to cheer, so they were free to do what they wanted.

"It seems my brother can play some football after all," she joked.

"It would seem that way. Unfortunately, I have to watch from the sidelines," he commented.

"Hey, you still are my favorite kicker!" she said trying to lighten the mood.

"Thanks Hales! You always know what to say to me," he smirked.

"Anything for my favorite guy, you know I love you!" she said smiling giving him a hug.

"Love ya too Hales!" he added then silently said, "In more ways than you will ever know."

The game ended 28-7 with the Ravens pulling off their first win. "How's my favorite girl?" Chris said putting his arms around Haley as she was standing by the fence.

"I'm great! I was looking for you earlier, where did you go?" she asked.

"Oh, I was just hanging out with some of the guys," he replied. She just smiled and waited for her brother and Nathan to join them before leaving.

Chris and Haley had been dating for about a month before there were visible problems. Haley was oblivious to everything and thought the relationship was going places that was until the Friday the Ravens played their rival, the Bears.

She was standing by the fence watching the game when she saw Chris at a distance. Normally, he would join her for parts of the game, but went and hung out with his so-called friends for the rest of it.

However, when she saw him he was not alone. Seeing as how he was a junior, he unlike Haley had a car. She saw him lean in and whisper something in the girl's ear before heading out of the gate. A single tear fell from her eye as she could not believe that this could be happening.

She waited until the game was over for Jake to take her home. Him and Nathan walked over, but could not tell she had been crying. Jake spoke, "Hey sis, um Peyton and I are going out to a party, but we can drop you off or Nate could take you home."

"Whatever," she said rather quickly.

Nathan led her to his truck, so he could take her home. He glanced over at her and could tell something was bothering her because she had not smiled nor said anything since they had left the field.

He waited until he pulled into her driveway before he said anything. "So what's wrong?" he asked.

"Huh? Oh, nothing. Thanks for taking me home. I think I'm going to head to bed. It's been a long day," she lied hoping he could not tell.

"You may be able to fool Jake with that lie, but I know you too well to know that something is bothering you. So please tell me…" he said softly.

"Chris left with another girl tonight. I think he may be cheating on me," she replied as tears started to fall.

"He did what! I'm so sorry Hales, come here, please don't cry he's definitely not worth it" he said pulling her towards him.

He simply held her and let her cry in his arms for a few minutes before leading her inside. He followed her upstairs and was about to leave and let her rest when he heard, "Please hold me."

He turned and walked over to her bed and laid down and held her until they both fell asleep.

The next morning Nathan awoke to find himself alone in Haley's bed. He looked around and then realized why he was still here. They had fallen asleep after he comforted her. He was wondering how she was, when she appeared in the doorway in a towel.

"Morning, I thought you might still be asleep, so I didn't wanna bother you," she said.

He was speechless as his mind was going in circles while thinking to himself, "Get a hold of yourself man this is Jake's sister and he would kick your ass if he knew you were imagining what was under the towel."

He simply replied, "I just woke up… how are you?"

"Actually I couldn't be better. I broke up with him this morning! You were right I do deserve better. Thanks again for being there for me last night," she answered.

"Hales, you know I'm here for you anytime, day or night!" he said looking into her eyes.

For a moment neither spoke a word until Nathan finally said, "Well I guess I need to be heading out, but I'm here for you, remember that."

"Thanks you are the best!" she said giving him a hug before he left.

A/N: In case you haven't noticed, Nathan always comes to her rescue! Please review!