Haley decided to avoid Damien for the rest of the weekend so she could figure out exactly what to say to him, Brooke complained that she didn't want her as the reason cause Damien would just call her a liar. When Damien called Haley played sick, she told him she was terribly sick and wasn't leaving her room and it wouldn't be a good idea to visit, he obeyed. But Monday soon came and she knew as hard as she tried she was gonna run into him somewhere, thank god that didn't happen until cheerleading practice, the basketball team was in the gym watching some new guys try out for the team while the girls practiced in the corner.

"Okay girls that was pretty decent, not as great as i hoped but it's getting their" Brooke smiled as she walked back and forth in front of her squad.

"That's probably because you didn't pick good new members for the team" Rachel whispered, but the whole squad still heard.

"Don't be bitter cause Nathan dumped your ass Rachel" Teresa spatted at her with a look of accomplishment on her face.

"Excuse me!?" Rachel went and got into her face "I dumped him"

Brooke started to laugh "you dumped him? Keep telling yourself that hunnie.. now back to practice!"

"Haley!" Damien called as he jogged over, he got in front of her and smiled. "how you feeling?"

Haley looked at Brooke not sure what to do, Brooke just shrugged at her. "uhh.." she looked back at Damien and plastered a smile on her face "i'm feeling a lot better thanks for asking.."

"so i was thinking tonight we could go off campus and i can take you to a fancy dinner" he smirked slyly.

Haley bit her lip and looked around, she took his arm and lead him to the side a bit "See heres the thing Damien.. you are a really sweet and good looking. But I don't think it's gonna work out.."

"what do you mean?"

"i don't think we are gonna work out as a couple" Haley admitted, which even before the Brooke thing she felt.

Damien started to laugh which confused Haley "did you just dump me!?" everyone started to look at them wondering what was going on.

"no.. it's just i don't think this will work out"

"What lies did Brooke the Whore tell about me?" you could hear the anger growing in his voice, and now everyone that wasn't watching before was now.

"don't bring her into this!" Haley yelled, she didn't mean to get all loud and such but she didn't want him saying stuff about Brooke.

"she's lying! So if you are believing her you are a..." He bit his lip.

"a what! Cause first off this is my OWN decision Damien" Haley sighed "I really didn't want it to be like this and i don't even want to deal with it" she turned to walk away and headed out the gym.

Damien followed her, eventually catching up to her he grabbed her arm and turned her to him "Listen Pretty we ain't done talking"

"Damien let go of me.. I'm sorry we didn't work out" she said so softly.

"you can't just break it off with me like that! I didn't do shit wrong" he tightened his grip on her arm.

"I said let go! You're hurting me.."

He laughed "you don't know what real hurt is.."

"I suggest you let go of her Damien" a stern voice said, both turned to see Nathan standing there.

Damien started to laugh once again "oh look who it is Nathan Scott... come to save Haley, we'll too bad she's my girlfriend buddy"

"I think she made it pretty clear that she's not.." Nathan looked at Haley "so why don't you let her go and back up before this gets any worst for you"

"whatever Nathan, you're just jealous cause i got to Haley before you did... always had to try and beat me."

"Damien I never wanted to beat you at anything!.. I'm sorry that i am actually better at things you are and I don't treat women like you do" Nathan walked closer, he was clenching his fists.

"really? Who use to hook up with them and not call?" Damien laughed "oh yes that is you"

"yeah.. but you spread rumors.. hurt! You're a lowlife.. now let Haley go"

"make me" Damien went to punch Nathan in the face, but Nathan blocked him and punched him. "MY NOSE!" Damien let go of Haley and put his hands to his nose.

"you alright?" Nathan asked Haley completely ignoring Damien.

"Yeah.. I think.." Haley rubbed her arm which Damien was just twisting. "it's my fault though."

"why would you say that?"

"I should have waited until we were alone to end it"

Nathan shook his head "he would've done the same thing.. cause he's a asshole like that" he glared at Damien.

"dude I think you broke my nose"

"you think? I can punch it again to make sure it's actually broken if you like" Nathan smirked.

"whatever.. Take Haley I don't need her.." Damien stared directly at Nathan, his nose gushing blood "but i will tell you.. you're ex Rachel can be really persuade when she wants something.. if you know what i mean" he winked at Nathan then walked away.

Haley looked up at Nathan "what does that mean?"

"I don't know.. but i think I have a idea"

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everyone in the gym kind of was still standing their confused after what just happened, Damien and Haley got into a fight they get, Haley stormed out Damien followed then out of no where Nathan followed. Everyone looked at Rachel for a explanation, she plastered a fake smile on her face and shrugged.

"RACHEL!" a voice screamed and everyone turned to see Nathan storming back into the gym, she walked over to him smiling.

"Yes?"

"Don't act innocent with me! Did you sleep with Damien?!?"

"What.. why would I do that?" she smiled sweetly.

Haley walked over to Brooke, "you okay tutorgirl?"

"I think so.."

"well after I possibly broke his nose he said something.. now there's a reason you slept with him. And I have a pretty good feeling it has to do with Haley! Now tell me bitch" Nathan yelled at her.

"What are you talking about silly?"

Nathan punched the folded up bleachers "STOP ACTING AND TELL ME!"

"fine.. i didn't like how you smiled at her and everything! And then you dump me! And i had a feeling it had to do with that little bitch so I told Damien to screw things up for you guys. I mean he was gonna ruin her anyway. When does Damien actually have a real relationship" Rachel laughed.

"You're a fucking bitch! Never speak to me again.." Nathan turned to walk away.

"yeah whatever you say.. you were a terrible boyfriend.. always too busy for me" she said almost proudly.

Nathan laughed and looked back at her "me busy? Last time i checked you were busy fucking everyone!"

"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!?" Whitey yelled as he walked into the gym. Nathan just shook his head and walked out of the gym leaving Rachel there looking dumb once again.

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After the whole episode in the gym, Haley decided she just wanted to sit in her room alone. Brooke and Jake understood and went out to give her time and said to call if she needed anything. Haley didn't know what to think about anything that happened, Damien who was her boyfriend at the time slept with Rachel to hurt her and Nathan, why Nathan? What did he have to do with anything. Were those looks Brooke always saw from him visible to everyone else? She sighed and sat down on her bed and watch Ninja turtles with a carton of ice cream.

A knock came at the door.. "It's open!"

the door opened and in walked Nathan "Hey.." he said shyly.

"hey.." Haley sat up and put her ice cream on her dresser. "What's up?"

"I wanted to see how you were doing.."

"i'm doing fine.. thank you"

Nathan sighed, he walked closer to Haley's bed "i'm sorry about Rachel and Damien.. they are evil"

"if Rachel is so damn evil why'd you date her for so long?"

"well.." Nathan sighed and looked down at her bed like asking for permission to sit.

"oh!" she cleared her books "sit down"

he nodded and did so "well i don't know.. i use to just hook up with girls and never really had serious relationships and then Rachel happened and at first I thought she was great but she really wasn't.. and I just didn't want to be alone" he said honestly.

"oh.. well then why'd you dump her now?"

"cause i figured i still feel alone with or without her.. and with her she made me miserable."

Haley nodded "i'm sorry Nathan.."

"it's fine..."

"Can i ask you a question?" he nodded "Why did Damien and Rachel say they were trying to ruin things between us.. there isn't a us"

"yeah, i don't really know about that.." Nathan lied, the truth was he was attracted towards Haley and i think it was pretty obvious to everyone but Haley.

"weird... I'm sorry for you having to deal with Damien."

"it's fine, why'd you even say yes to dating him in the first place?"

she just laughed "That's the funny part, I didn't. When we saw you that night at the party and he said i was his girlfriend.. it was news to me"

"nice.." he sighed and looked forward "Haley.."

"Yeah?" she turned and looked at him.

"Don't hate me..." he whispered.

"huh? Why would i hate you?" she looked at him confused.

"for this" he turned and kissed her, at first Haley just froze after a moment she finally gave in and kissed him back. It wasn't like how Damien had kissed her those couple times, this was nice, this was great. Nathan laid her back and deepened the kiss, she wrapped his arms around his neck and let his tongue enter her mouth.

He started to push up her shirt, she pushed his hand away but it went right back to pushing it up again. She pushed him off "stop!"

"what.." Nathan looked at her confused then realized "oh god Haley I'm sorry, i just got caught up in the moment.."

she stood up and walked to the door opening it "Nathan I think you should leave"

"haley I'm really sorry..."

"Leave.." she looked at the ground not wanting to see his face.

He nodded slowly and stood up, he walked to the door and looked at her "i'm sorry" then he walked out.

She shut the door behind him and leaned against it, trying to comprehend what the hell just happened.

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Nathan's head was about to explode, way to many thoughts were going through. Why did he kiss her? He didn't really ever think about wanting to till that moment, and he ruined it. He walked into his dorm room to see his brother sitting on his bed and shooting the basketball into the hoop.

"Why aren't you out with your warden?" he asked, his tone wasn't to happy. He went and crashed onto his bed.

"Rachel wanted to go shopping after that number in the gym.." Lucas sat on the edge of his bed and looked at his brother "What's up with you?"

"i went to see Haley to see if she was okay.."

"and...?"

"I kissed her..." he sighed.

"what!? Dude that's great.. she's a nice girl and all.."

"would you please shut up" Nathan rolled his eyes.

"i'm guessing she didn't like the kiss?"

Nathan sighed "no she liked it, she didn't like when I tried to basically take her shirt off"

"dude what the fuck is wrong with you?" Lucas shook his head.

"shut up!" Nathan sat up and sighed "it's been so long i forgot what i first kiss is like and how to take things slow.. i mean come on i was dating Rachel"

"true.." Lucas nodded "what did Haley say when you did that?"

"She kicked me out.." He fell against his pillows "but i guess i understand, I'm such a idiot.."

"yeah you are"

Nathan sighed deeply "Thanks for the boost of confidence.."

"hey I'm not gonna lie.. just give her time and apologize to her tomorrow.." Lucas told him then asked "So does this mean you like her?"

he just shrugged "I have no idea"

Next chapter. What are Haley's after thoughts on the kiss... Does Jake have a secret, what will Rachel and Damien plan now. Do Haley and Nathan like each other or was the kiss meaningless. Will Brooke and Lucas have a real conversation.

A/N: i'd love a lot of feedback on this chapter before i continue. :) thanks for reading everyone.