Chapter 7

"No, everything's fine Jake, I promise," Haley lied, a couple of days since the pool incident. The boys had wanted to get together to hang out as much as they could before summer was over. But Haley had passed on all their recent invitations, not wanting to face Nathan and Brooke again. She sat home most of the time watching Passions with Peyton and Charlie.

"Hales, don't you want to spend time with us anymore?" Haley sighed, Jake sounded hurt. He thought it was something he said or did that pushed her away. Little did he know.

"That's not it, I've just been kinda busy," Haley lied again. Haley had been so bored these last few days. Daddy was gone on yet another business trip and Mother didn't get home till Haley was long asleep.

"Looking for the perfect dress?" Jake asked, and suddenly Haley had remembered about Brooke's proposal. Haley rolled her eyes; she knew that it was going to be a disaster.

"She finally told you, I'm guessing," Haley asked expressionlessly as she leaned against the headboard of her bed. Jake snickered thinking of Brooke when she was younger.

"You know, she hasn't changed that girl. Although she seems happier, now that her parents are getting remarried," Haley nodded, but she didn't agree. Brooke was not the same girl she remembered. She was totally different caring about nothing but getting back at her brother.

"Jake, did you ever have a crush on her?" Haley asked suddenly forgetting she was not supposed to act disheartened and troubled with the Brooke-Lucas- Nathan situation.

"Haley, Nathan's not going to date her again, trust me," Haley wondered why Jake seemed so certain about it. Well maybe Nathan wouldn't date her, but he might fuck her.

"And no, no sleeping with her either. He's not interested." Haley rolled her eyes; Jake always seemed to know what she was thinking even without having to look her in the eyes.

Suddenly the doorbell rang. Haley turned to look at her clock, ten minutes till 2:00. Almost time for Passions. "Oh sounds like Peyt and Charlie are here, catch ya later?" She asked already knowing the answer.

"Always, late," the dial tone sounded and quickly Haley through the phone against it's receiver. Haley hopped off her bed, running downstairs trying to hurry. She didn't want to miss a second of her soapy.

But as she opened the door, she noticed it wasn't a petite curly blonde with a short brunette next to her. Instead it was a tall, rather handsome looking---Nathan Scott! Haley gasped, not expecting to see him there.

"Uh hey," Haley said uneasily as Nathan leaned against the doorframe. He smiled weakly before speaking. Haley was about to shut the door in his face, not sure why.

"Wait, uh is Lucas here?" Nathan asked looking around the living room. Haley shook her head no as she left the door opened walking towards the living room getting ready to change the channel to 3.

While walking towards the living room she shouted back at Nathan, "He went for a jog or something. He left a couple hours ago," Nathan nodded as he stepped inside feeling a bit awkward.

"Passions?" Nathan questioned disgusted as he noticed what Haley was watching. He leaned against the couch over Haley, squinting at the television screen.

"Leave if you have a problem," Haley said as she lied back down on the couch. She was now lying on her back, facing Nathan who was standing over her staring down at her.

They observed each other for a moment before Haley grabbed Nathan's collar pulling him on top of her. Nathan smiled in spite of himself as he slanted his head, allowing his lips to meet hers. As his hands roamed her body, Nathan noticed she was still in her pjs, her little pink tank top and white shorts and her hair up in a ponytail.

Haley didn't know what came over her; yet again she was the one to take the first move. But if Nathan had a problem with it, he wouldn't be kissing her back. Just like before, infuriating flames enraged inside of her. God what was she doing?

Out of nowhere, the sounds of Lucas' feet drew near.

Haley's eyes widened to the clomp clomp sound of Lucas' feet, "Holy shit!" She gasped pushing Nathan off of her and over the couch. He rolled down on the floor conking his head on the coffee table in the process. Haley quickly sat up as Lucas finally spoke.

"Hey Hales," He said not looking up, glancing down at the daily mail, "Nathan?" He finally took notice of Nathan's figure on the floor, "What are you doing here?" He asked distrustfully as he walked around the couch sitting down next to Haley.

Nathan cleared his throat, "Engaging in passions," Nathan smirked. But Lucas didn't totally catch the complete meaning. Haley rolled hers in frustration, trying to hold her arm back from hitting him on the head.

Lucas looked confused. His eyebrows scrunched, not sure what was going on. He could feel tension in the room. Haley knew she needed to clean it up so she quickly responded.

"He means, the soap opera, you know Passions," Nathan snickered as Lucas nodding now understanding as he watched the television. Haley over smiled but Lucas wasn't convinced that was it.

"Why did you stop by, Nate?" Lucas asked raising his eyebrow in question. Haley looked down at Nathan. She wanted to know this too. Was it really to see Lucas? Or did Nathan want to see her as well?

Nathan stuttered. Damn it why couldn't he come up with an answer. Truthfully he forgot the reason why. But he knew it partly had something to do with Haley. It usually always does. "To uh, see if you wanted to throw a party," Nathan lied. Crap now he had to throw a party.

"Hell yah, sounds like fun!" Lucas said over excitedly turning to Haley and smiling, "We should invite Brooke too," Haley cringed, why did he have to like Brooke, why huh? It used to be that everyone wanted her, know everyone wants Brooke. She hated it. "Don't yah think Nate? She still seems into you," Luke stated while Nathan half smiled.

Nathan was caught in a pickle as he glanced at Haley. She was annoyed, and he didn't know how to get himself out of this one. Nathan glanced back from Lucas to Haley. He was about to open his mouth when Haley's voice aroused.

"I'm going to retire to my room, I cant watch Passions in peace with you two girls gossiping," Haley said irritated as she jumped up kicking Nathan in the process. Nathan had to bit his lip, he had to hold on to his urge to grab her arm and pull her on top of him. But all he could do was watch her ass sway back and forth. And even that was risky.

Once Haley was in her room, Lucas turned to Nathan, "Don't even think about it," He warned Nathan in a serious tone, "she deserves-"

"Better, I know," Nathan said cutting him off. He had heard that so many times in was infectious. "That's why I'm throwing this party, to have a little fun and take my mind off of, uh things." Lucas knew Nathan had been attracted to his sister. He did everything in his power to keep them apart. He had a deal; he wasn't going to let Nathan break it.

"Lay off Haley, literally," Nathan's stomach churned. Had he witness the scene earlier? "Don't let me regret allowing you to be friends. If I find out that you two are-"Lucas glared.

"Luke, calm down. It's clean, were clean," Nathan tried to calm Lucas down. But Nathan really wasn't in the mood to have this discussion yet again with his best friend. He had to go, he had a party to plan. "Well I'm gonna call Tim, give him details," Nathan said getting up from his spot on the floor.

Lucas nodded his head and turned his attention to the television. Nathan walked back toward the front door but not before stopping at the staircase; looking up thinking how dangerous it would be if he were to see Haley. But the sound of an audience laughing on the television washed his thoughts away.

"Later, Nate," Lucas yelled over the television as Nathan left the house.

Nathan watched Haley from the other side of the room. She had guzzled down her fourth drink that hour. Haley groaned trying to water her eyes. It was hard for her to concentrate. The party had started about 3 hours ago, and she was already wasted. Congratulate Brooke and Peyton for putting her in this position. Like always, the guys were gawking at her. No one paid her any attention and it was really starting to nerve her. And then Haley had spotted Peyton with Jake; no more like caught them together in the bedroom getting their mack on. Haley was wounded; she had no one to turn to except her good pal Mr. Vodka.

Nathan observed Haley. He suddenly had this urge to protect her; he wanted to find out what was pushing her to wolf down so many beers. He worried that it was his fault, that because he hadn't acknowledged her yet she was hurt. But truthfully he had tried. But Lucas kept getting in the way. Nathan looked around the room, trying to spot Lucas. Thankfully he was nowhere to be found. This was his chance he thought. Nathan stood up and followed Haley.

Haley was about to find another room to crash in, a sudden major headache overcoming her. As she opened the door, she forgot to knock and instantly regretted that. She stood shocked yet again. How many times could she get shocked in one night? She stared at the couple in front of them.

Brooke and her dear brother.

Lucas tried to explain. His mouth opened but then quickly closed. Brooke sat there dumbstruck waiting for Haley to take a hint and leave. Haley couldn't stand the sight anymore. Lucas had broken their pact. Haley turned to quickly leave, running and slamming the door in the process.

On her approach to escape from Lucas, Haley ran into Nathan. Nathan studied her for a moment, noticing the intense sadden look in her eyes. Haley tried to look at the floor, ashamed of how she looked.

Lucas quickly caught up to them, "Hales I-"

"Don't even Lucas," Haley said snapping at him, "I thought I could trust you to stay away from Brooke." Lucas winced; she was right and he knew he had hurt his sister. He didn't know what more to say. "You broke our promise," Haley said gravely as she glared at him. Lucas rested there not knowing how to comfort her.

Nathan watched as Haley shook her head and retreated back, walking away from the situation. Nathan turned towards Lucas, "What happened?" He asked extremely concerned.

Out of nowhere Brooke's figure appeared next to them, "Luke, this party bites. No offense Nate. Take me home. We can have a party of our own," Brooke winked not allowing Luke to say no. They quickly disappeared from the crowd.

Nathan took off to find Haley. He knew she was probably hurting. After minutes of pushing through the crowd, Nathan went to his room. There she was sitting on his bed, with her head down.

"Hales?" Nathan questioned softly. Haley glanced up and watched as Nathan walked over to her, his figure dangerously close to hers. She waited for him to say more, or to do more.

Nathan looked through her eyes and did the only thing he could think of. He leaned his head down allowing his lips to touch hers. Haley quickly wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him down on top of her.

The kiss became intense and soon Nathan's hands were grazing Haley's skin near her bra. He couldn't help it; he was on fire. His lips left hers and went to explore her neck. The feeling burned through him, this was the best feeling he had ever felt.

Haley was no longer thinking with her head; she was thinking on her sleeve. She was hurt, shocked and enraged. She forced every inch of her body against Nathan's wanting the feel of being needed. She was relieved that Nathan hadn't protested and had in fact matched her every intense force with his own. Haley couldn't stand it anymore. She shred Nathan's shirt away from his body.

Nathan paused for a moment and glanced down at Haley. He knew she was still virgin and he wasn't sure how she would feel about sleeping with him. But soon those seconds were gone and his lips were back on hers.