A/N: So okay i feel totally horrible, esp cause this chapter has been just sitting there done for a while but thanks to my lazy self, you guys get to see it 2 weeks later. I'm exaggerating there I did make some changes though, and i think it's better now. But anyway, a little Naley interation but i promise you chapter 5 is pure&completely Naley. just a brief apperance from Lucas, but that dosen't matter...hope you guys are satisfied and i know you'll be sure to let me know ahem review )
Chapter 4:Late nights and early mornings
It was close to midnight. All the guests had left, except for Haley, Lucas, Nathan, and Brooke. Lucas and Nathan were over at the bar with Jake, talking about their businesses. Brooke, Peyton and Haley remained in the kitchen talking their girly gossip.
"Oh my gosh, did you see Hilary's dress?"
Laughter erupted. "Oh my, the feathers…"
"Did her shoes even match?"
"And Jessica? Ever since she fired her personal shopper…."
"It's been a disaster waiting to happen. Brown and black?"
"Did you guys see Rachel the rest of the night? Oh god, she was drunk off her mind. A little too close to Lucas for my liking..."
"Poor, poor Mouth. He didn't seem to mind much though." Both Peyton and Haley turned pointedly to Brooke.
"Why are you guys looking at me?"
"You were with him the whole night!"
"We were just two friends catching up. Gosh, guys, I'm married."
"Well, you were looking to have an affair…"
"Not with MOUTH! He's the kind of guy I would marry, not have an affair with."
"It wouldn't take much to kick Rachel out of the picture. I can tell he doesn't…well you know love her or whatever."
"Can you imagine what she would do?"
"Ahem. Or what other people would say?"
"I can just see it…"
"The biggest scandal. Man, I'd be famous."
"Don't get your hopes up too high, Brooke."
Brooke pouted as Haley let her eyes wander to the other side of the room and caught Nathan's eye, his blue eyes slowly boring into her own brown ones. He gave her a smirk and she raised her eyebrows at him questioningly. He shrugged as he turned back to face Lucas and Jake.
Haley was smiling to herself, thinking that she hadn't even smiled genuinely in a very long time until Nathan had arrivied, when Brooke interrupted her thoughts.
"Haley! What was that about?"
Haley groaned inwardly. Leave it to Brooke to notice everything that went on, even if it was for a mere 5 seconds.
"What are you talking about Brooke?"
"You, little miss obedient wife, were sharing lovey dovey looks with Nathan AKA the guy you were with for like 15 minutes on the balcony AKA brother of your longtime husband AKA total hot-tie that looks like he would be great in bed."
"Brooke! I really don't know what you're talking about. And we just happened to be in the balcony at the same time. Do you need to go see your psychologist again?" Haley said, denying her accusations.
"Low blow, Sister. I'll let it go for now, but don't you dare think I'll leave you alone about this. Right, P.Sawyer?"
"Of course, B. James."
"How wonderful." Haley said sarcastically as Lucas came up behind her, obviously not sober.
"Ready to go babe?" He slinked an arm around her waist and gave her a sloppy kiss on the cheek.
Haley winced out of his grasp wiping her cheek. "Lucas, your drunk."
"And horny. Man I can't wait to get home…" He mumbled turning around and walking to the door.
Haley cringed in disgust, remaining in her spot. Her husband always had been a bit too open and willing when he was drunk.
Nathan stepped in before Lucas could embarrass himself and Haley any further.
"Actually, Luke, Haley was going to stay here for the night, remember?" He reminded Lucas, giving Haley a wink. Lucas mumbled something again as he walked out the door, stumbling on the way.
Haley smiled gratefully. "Thank you." She mouthed.
"You owe me." Nathan mouthed back with a grin, as he walked out the door, steadying Lucas.
"So I guess I'm stuck here tonight, Pey."
"YAY! Girly sleepover!" Brooke squealed, inviting herself as well.
"Oh god." Jake muttered to himself. "Don't wake me up till the morning Pey," he told Peyton, giving her a peck on the lips.
Thirty hairstyles, six pedicures, and three makeovers later, the girls were exhausted.
They dragged themselves over to Peyton's guest room, and flopped down on 3 separate beds.
"I'm wiped guys." Haley pulled her covers over her, getting ready to close her eyes. "Good…"
"NO!" Brooke's squeal interrupted her. "Haley James Scott. You cannot go to bed this early. We haven't discussed you and hottie yet."
Haley rolled her eyes in exasperation. "His name is Nathan, and there's nothing to discuss." She tried to keep a straight face, and then burst into laughter, looking at Brooke's defeated face.
"Peyton, help me out here!" Brooke looked over at her Peyton, softly snoring and long gone. "Arghhhhh." Brooke jumped on her bed in frustration.
Haley chuckled. "Goodnight Brooke." She finalized, letting sleep take over her.
Haley opened her eyes the next morning, blinking in confusion. She rolled over on her side to see Brooke fast asleep on the bed next to her. She sat up and yawned, stretching her arms over her head. Getting up from the bed, she walked over to the kitchen careful not to wake anyone up.
She was fixing herself a warm cup of coffee, when she heard the front door open.
"Nathan?" She turned around and asked him questioningly.
"Hey Hales, good morning." He greeted her, walking over to the kitchen, his hands in his pockets. Wearing a brown polo that brought out his tan with khakhi's, he looked gorgeous.
"Uh, what are you doing here?" She asked him, stirring her coffee while he came up behind her to give her a hug.
"Nice way to speak to someone who came to give you a ride home." He spoke into her ear.
A warm smile spread over Haley's face. "You didn't have to do that." She said softly. "I always just got a ride home with Brooke."
"Don't mention it. It's not like I wanted to be home with my hangover of a brother." He stepped away from her and walking toward the other side, so they were facing each other.
"Was he alright yesterday?" Haley asked, her forehead scrunched up in worry.
Nathan sighed. He knew better than to tell her Lucas hadn't even come home until 8 that morning. "Yeah, he'll be alright." Nathan told her.
"Good. That's good." Haley nodded. "Would you like some coffee?" she offered him.
"That'd be nice", Nathan said, taking a seat on one of the bar stools.
Haley started to fix another cup of coffee, when she heard Brooke's whining from the other bedroom.
"Shit." Haley turned around to look at Nathan. There was no saying what Brooke would get her head at if she saw this. She walked over to him, and dragged him into the nearest closet. "Stay here. And don't say a word."
Nathan looked confused for a second, and then a smirk came over his face. "And what do I get out of it?" He asked suggestively.
Haley groaned. "Not now, please. Let's just say I owe you…again." She shut the closet door.
"Tutor Girl!" Haley heard her longtime nickname from none other than Brooke who was walking towards her.
"Brooke…Hey Brooke!" Haley smiled sheepishly. "I was getting some…coffee powder."
"From the shoe closet?" Brooke asked, raising her eyebrows.
"Heh, well yeah, I figured that out after I opened it. Want some coffee?" She asked, drastically trying to change the subject.
"Sure." Brooke replied crossing her eyes, obviously noticing something was up with her sister.
Haley handed her the cup she had made for Nathan when she heard a noise…
…Coming from the closet Nathan was in.
"What was that?" Brooke asked, trying to peer behind Haley toward the closet door.
"Nothing, I'm sure some shoes fell, or whatever", Haley replied in a voice too loud for her.
Brooke narrowed her eyes in suspicion. "Is there something your not telling me tutor girl?" She questioned walking over to the closet.
Haley let out a nervous laugh. Oh god, now Brooke is definitely going to assume that something's up. Why did I have to hide him anyway? She contemplated, walking over to Brooke.
"Look Brooke…It's not what you think…" She started to say as Brooke opened the door.
"What's not what I think?" She asked.
Haley blinked. The closet door was empty. "Nothing, um nothing." She stammered.
"Haley, spill what's up with you?"
Haley opened her mouth to answer when she saw Nathan come up behind Brooke. She furrowed her forehead in confusion.
"Hey, Ready to go Haley?"
Brooke looked behind her. She smiled knowingly at Haley with a look that said she wasn't letting this go.
"Nathan?" Haley faked surprise. "What are you doing here?"
"What are you talking about? You just saw me five minutes ago before you…" He said smirking.
Haley shot him a deadly look telling him he was going to pay for this if he completed that sentence. Oh, who was she kidding he was gonna pay anyway. She turned to Brooke who was smiling like crazy.
Haley let out a sign of frustration, rolling her eyes. "We are going to have a talk." She said grabbing Nathan by the arm and leading him out the door.
Brooke was smirking. "I guess I'll see you later, Hales." She winked, waving them goodbye.
So there's poor little chapter 5...all uploaded, and ready to be posted. edited&everything...we don't want it to be sitting there forever...&i think you guys know where i'm going with this...lol.