DISCLAIMER: I do not own One Tree Hill, or any of the characters, except the made up ones

AN: Okay so sorry it's been a while but I just moved completely into my new house and the cable guy took a whole week to come and I was so mad at him…..but when he got here he was hot as hell so I just had to forgive him. I mean really hot….sorry rambling, hope you like this chapter. It leads up to the next one with Nathan and Haley at the docks. As always thanks for the amazing reviews, it's always great to read them.

Quote of the Day:

Cristina: Which surgeon are we gonna have to suck up to today?
Bailey: That would be me.
Izzie: Dr. Bailey?
Bailey: I've been gone two weeks, two weeks, and you ran off two residents. I've got people phoning me at home, screamin', telling me my interns are Rosemary's babies. Nobody wants you. Do you think I have time for this? I am pregnant. I'm supposed to be on bed rest. I'm supposed to be growing a human being, I'm supposed to be calm. Do I look calm to you? Did I raise you fools to be pariahs?
(George walks up and hugs her)
George: You're back.

Meredith: Burke loves you.
Cristina: Yeah. (To Dylan who is watching her) mind your own business.

Chapter Seven

Straight to the Heart

"I mean I can't believe that he just made that decision on his own," Brooke said pacing the room. She and Lucas argued for a few hours about his decision to start building their house without her consent. She had a right to know. It would be her house too. Nathan had showed her around and she had to admit that it was coming along beautifully but she was still mad. They were about to be husband and wife. He shouldn't have lied to her; they were supposed to make these types of decisions together.

"Brooke for the last time he said that he was sorry. He even said that he could sell it and start building another one," Peyton said picking her head up from her pillow. "You are driving us crazy. Please stop pacing my room your burning wholes into the floor."

"P. Sawyer your humor is going to get you killed," Brooke said putting her hands on her waist.

"I think its sweet Tigger," Haley said flipping threw US magazine. "He just wants to start his life with you. He loves you and you love him it shouldn't matter where you live."

"That's not the point tutor girl," Brooke said stopping long enough for her to stare at the two girls. "He can't just decide these things on his own. We are supposed to be a team. And why are you defending him didn't you get hurt at our new home?" She threw up air quotes and made a Brooke Davis original sarcastic face.

"It's just a little cut," Haley said as a flash of Nathan blowing softly at it. His hot breath hitting her skin and sending sparks flying threw out her whole body.

"You are a team," Peyton said. "After all that yelling you did I think that he's learned his lesson. Nathan and all the guys he works with will be teasing him for months."

"Well good job on making me feel bad P. Sawyer," Brooke said sitting on the edge of the bed. It was a nice house and she could certainly live there. "I guess I forgive him, but if he does something like this again then I'm going to kick his ass back to LA."

"I bet you will," Haley said amused. She was listening to Brooke talk she really was. But in the back of her head she kept picturing that amazing kiss her and Nathan shared earlier that day. She could still fill his lips on hers and how it felt when he brushed his fingers along her face softly. She was flipping the pages of the magazine but she didn't notice anything on them. They were all blank to her. The only image she could see was Nathan shirtless all full of sweat. Man was he so sexy…..

"Hales I asked you a question," Brooke said pushing Haley's shoulder breaking her out of her thoughts.

"I'm sorry what?" Haley said looking up.

"Where the hell is Rachel? I haven't seen her all day what in the hell can she possibly be doing?" Brooke said.

"I could think of many guys she could be doing right now," Peyton said smirking.

"But I can narrow it down to Felix," Haley said sitting up and placing her head on Brooke's shoulder. "They are totally doing it!"

"No way," Brooke said in shock. "Man she doesn't waste anytime now does she?" They all started laughing. "I bet she's doing this because Nathan turned her down."

"Nathan," Peyton said smiling. "As in Nathan Scott?"

"Yep," Brooke said smirking. "Does that surprise you?"

"If we were back in high school I would say no," Peyton said honestly. "But now days he's a different person and as much as I hate to say it he turned into a really great guy."

"You here that Hales a really great guy," Brooke said smirking as she watched Haley blush a little at Peyton's words.

"So what do you say Brooke," Peyton said standing up. "Are you ready to forgive Lucas?"

"Yeah," Brooke said standing up and taking Haley with her. "Let's go get my future hubby." They left Peyton's house and made their way to Karen's café. Lucas had said that he would be there with Nathan.

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"Man are you an idiot," Nathan said laughing as Lucas just sat in his seat.

"Way to kick me when I'm down little brother," Lucas said looking at him.

"I'm sorry it's just that you really should have told her," Nathan said. "I've been working on that house for over a month."

"She'll come around," Lucas said.

"What if she doesn't?" Nathan asked.

"Then I will build a new one," Lucas said. Whatever Brooke decided he would be behind her one hundred percent. "Whatever she wants to do I'll do."

"Man are whipped," Nathan said smirking. Lucas glared at him.

"I'm in love," Lucas shot back. "And I will do anything to make her happy. She deserves the best and I'm going to give it to her."

"I know Luke," Nathan said as his mom walked up with their food.

"Nate honey did you take your medication?" Deb asked as she placed the food in front of them. Nathan rolled his eyes.

"Yes mom," Nathan said. "I think that I can remember to take a stupid pill everyday."

"Just making sure honey," Deb said kissing his cheek. "You know what the doctor's said could happen if you don't take the pill."

"Promise that I take the pill everyday," Nathan said holding up his hands. His mother smiled.

"You boys enjoy your dinner," Deb said smiling.

"Thanks," both boys said at the same time. Nathan grabbed his burger and took a huge bite into it.

"She's just looking out for you ya know," Lucas said.

"Yeah it's just," Nathan said shaking his head. "Every time she says something it just reminds me that I have a bad heart. I just want to feel normal. I see how you look at me every time it comes up. You feel sorry for me, you pity me and I don't want that, not from you and not from anyone."

"Hey Nate," Lucas said dropping his food. "I don't pity you. I feel like it's my fault that you have it. I mean I should have been the one. You had everything figured out with basketball and you shouldn't of had to leave it behind. I'm sorry if I made you feel any different." Nathan heard the sincerity in his voice.

"I love you too," Nathan said with a mouth full of food as the girls walked up to their table.

"Brooke," Lucas said smiling.

"We surrender," Nathan said holding his hands up and smirking. Brooke's eyes never left Lucas's. "Okay so I'm just going to be heading away from all the married drama." He picked up his plate and winked at the girls as he walked away sending shivers down Haley's spine.

"Charming," Brooke shouted as he took a seat at the front counter. Haley just watched his every move. She was so nervous about tonight. She was afraid and excited all at the same time. Midnight couldn't come soon enough.

"Do you forgive me?" Lucas said holding her hand.

"Yes," Haley said. "She forgives you and you forgive her. Now kiss and make up before I kill you both and there's no wedding at all." They all three looked on his shock at a mean Haley.

"Brooke what did you do to my bestfriend because the Haley James I know would never be so mean," Lucas said holding a hand over his heart.

"I'm sorry Luke," Haley said taking his hand. "But being friends with your future wife has made me tough and mean."

"And might I add that I've taught you well," Brooke said smirking.

"My sweet and innocent…."

"Get over it Scott," Peyton said kicking his leg under the table.

"Man women are mean," Lucas said rubbing his leg.

"Not all of them," Nathan said smirking as he stood in front of their table looking at Haley.

"You want me to kick your ass hotshot?" Peyton said glaring at him. Sure she liked him as a friend now she just wouldn't admit it to him.

"I'll pass on that," Nathan said holding his hand over his heart. "But really thanks for the offer."

"You leaving?" Lucas asked.

"Yeah I've got something to do tonight," Nathan said smiling.

"What go home and play with your dog. Real exciting life hotshot," Peyton said knowing that he would have something to say.

"It's better than listening to your loser music all night," Nathan retorted. "Now as fun as this lovely banter is…."

"Honey you leaving?" Deb asked from behind the counter.

"Yeah ma," Nathan said facing her. "Thanks for dinner, love ya!"

"Love you too," Deb said smiling. "And don't forget about what we talked about earlier."

"Mom please," Nathan said making a face letting her know that she better stop while she's ahead.

"Nate is it something important because you can just hang out with us," Lucas said.

"It's very important but thanks for the offer," Nathan said smiling. "You never know this could turn out to be the greatest night of my life." He saw a smile form on Haley's face and he wanted nothing more that to run over there and kiss her. He smiled back before turning and walking out of the café. Midnight couldn't come soon enough.

"What's gotten into him?" Peyton said shocked.

"Are who?" Brooke said smiling as she saw Haley blushing.

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