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Chapter 9: The No Sex Diaries Part 2
Somewhere there was this screeching noise and it was getting louder; Nathan groggily registered this in the back of his mind. He tried to cover his ears with his pillow and drown out the noise. Where was it coming from?! He opened his very heavy eyes, sat up and identified the noise to be coming from his lounge area. He walked grumpily into the lounge and stared at Haley's wailing phone. He picked it up and pressed a few buttons, in an attempt to turn off the alarm, but nothing happened. He sighed in frustration. He turned around and walked back to his bedroom.
'Haley,' he said and got back into the bed and gently shook her, 'make it stop please!' Haley with her eyes half open pressed some button on the side of her phone, which turned off her alarm. She took the phone and put it on the floor and the pulled the duvet back over her, with the full intention of going back to sleep. Slowly, she began to become aware of Nathan next to her and the reason she was there and why she had set her alarm in the first place. She groaned and shot up causing Nathan to sit up too.
'I have to go take your forms to Claire,' Haley sleepily said and rubbed her eyes. She checked her phone it was now 7:35 a.m. She was trying to ignore the awkward feeling of waking up in Nathan's bed. She got out of bed, put her sweater back on, picked up her phone and for the first time that morning really looked at Nathan. Haley smiled despite herself, he was cute, his hair was all messy, he was half asleep and had a grin on his face.
'Why are you grinning?' Haley asked as Nathan got out of bed and they both walked into the other room. Haley quickly sat down on the couch and began putting her shoes on. Nathan's grin grew as he started to make coffee.
'I was just wondering what you think about the fact that you are about to do the "infamous Nathan Scott morning after walk of shame" wearing the same clothes from the previous night and all!?' Nathan finished and continued to grin at her. Haley stood up and gawked at him. Leaving Nathan's room like this was very suspicious she thought to herself. Nathan watching her expression actually began to laugh.
'Oh, shut up!' Haley mumbled out, picked up the yellow folder that had the forms in and looked over at Nathan. 'I'll let you know when these are in.' Haley said holding up the folder, Nathan nodded and then he stopped making his coffee.
'I don't know why I was making coffee when I can just go back to sleep.' Nathan said. He didn't know why he had just said that either. Maybe to fill the silence or to delay Haley a few seconds? Haley gave a small half chuckle-half scoff and shook her head. She had 15 minues to get to Claire she had better get going.
'See you later, "The good looking Scott".' She mimicked again and then laughed. Nathan winked at her.
'Enjoy your walk!' Nathan cheekily replied. She was at the door when he added, 'Thanks again, Hales.' And with that she left.
Brooke felt a kiss on her cheek, slowly she opened her eyes and saw Lucas. She smiled at him.
'Morning,' he said and let her stretch out and sit up.
'Morning, what time is it?' she asked reaching for her phone.
'It's about half 7.' Lucas said as Brooke checked her phone, she put it aside and turned her attention back on Luke.
'It's early,' she said and snuggled a bit closer to Luke. He began to draw patterns on her back.
'I have to get to my room, shower, change and head to class.' He kissed the top of her head. 'I thought maybe we could grab coffee before I do that?'
'I'd like that,' Brooke said and moved away she began to get out of bed. 'Give me a few minutes to get ready.' With that she went into the bathroom, brushed her teeth, hair and changed. After coffee she would go back and properly get ready for the day. When she emerged Lucas was staring intently at his phone.
'What's up?' Brooke asked him.
'Oh, my mom just messaged me and asked me to give her a call later,' he said and Brooke noticed he looked nervous.
'Is everything ok?'
'I'm not sure but probably.' Luke replied and put his phone away. He stood up and went to take Brooke's hand. They left her room.
'You really worry about her,' Brooke stated. She didn't have to ask that as a question, she automatically knew the answer. The way he cared about his mom was clear from the tone of his voice when he spoke about her.
'I can't help it. She is always looking out for me and because of that she forgets about herself. So I make it a point to look out for her. Ask Haley she'll tell you the same thing, hell Haley worries about my mom just as much.' Brooke gave a small laugh.
'It's nice,' she paused and squeezed his hand. 'What a family should be like. Growing up, my parents were hardly ever there and when they were, they were a pain to have around. No concern, just criticism about everything. When I met Nathan after awhile he became my substitute family.'
'It's funny how much closer you are with Nate than I am. I mean you know most of our history in high school and we get along now. But I don't know him like you do.' Brooke shrugged.
'That's circumstances more than anything else there just hasn't been anything to really bring you boys properly together.'
'What do you mean?' Lucas asked her a bit confused.
'Well, sure you guys have a complicated family life going on and that resulted in you guys having to interact but that's just messy. It limits your relationship. You need to bond over something else.'
'So how did you and Haley do it?'
'While after I recruited her to the cheerleading squad she annoyingly started to take an interest in my life. Eventually I found myself telling her things I wouldn't normally tell others. And hey if it wasn't for Haley we may never have met.' Lucas playfully nudged her.
'You're too pretty for that to not have happened. I would have found a way to get your attention,' Lucas said and Brooke smiled widely at him.
'Yeah, but I may still have ignored you!' Brooke replied and laughed. The two continued to lightly banter they got coffee and then went their separate ways after making plans to meet up later.
Brooke was cutting across a courtyard when she spotted Haley. She grinned and walked straight over to her. Haley was busy typing a text message and didn't realise when Brooke walked up next to her.
'Haley James,' Brooke eventually said and Haley jumped. She looked over at her friend.
'Brooke! I didn't see you there,' Haley replied and put her phone away.
'What had you so distracted?'
'Just had to send a message, Brooke,' she paused and ran a hand through her hair. 'Why are you up so early?'
'Went for coffee with Luke,' Brooke replied and then she stopped walking causing Haley to stop too.
'What?' Haley asked nervously. She could feel Brooke's eyes busy scrutinizing her.
'You wore those clothes yesterday!' Brooke exclaimed and broke into a grin. 'Where exactly were you last night?' Haley shifted uncomfortably.
'Did you and Luke finally have sex?' Haley asked instead of answering Brooke's question.
'No,' Brooke said and her grin grew. 'And don't change the subject. This is scandalous.' Haley laughed.
'There's nothing to report Brooke, I just worked all night in the library. I have a paper due.' Haley said and then rubbed her neck and started walking again. She hated lying to Brooke and she seemed to be doing it a lot lately. But she didn't want to explain why she was with Nathan. She figured it was up to Nathan to tell Brooke about his dad and Haley was sure Brooke would want to know how Haley had ended up being the one to help Nathan. That was a story which could unravel all the way back to Drew. Someone Haley was happy never to acknowledge again. She glanced at Brooke who scrunched her eyes at Haley.
'Ok, if you say so,' Brooke said and then shrugged. 'I'm assuming you would tell me if there was a boy you were sleeping with again.' Haley flinched. She wished her record in the sex category was a bit more boring. But in high school Haley had met this boy who she had fallen for. Although she had always wanted to wait for marriage before she had sex, the intensity between them broke her resolve. She had figured they would always be together anyway, so she had slept with him. She now knew how naïve she had been. The relationship had continued for another 9 month,s when she walked in on him busy having sex with another girl. Haley had moved on, she had had one more relationship where she had had sex with the boy but one day during her first year at university she had discussed it all with Brooke. Telling her everything from high school and how she wanted to wait now and only have sex with someone who meant the world to her or until marriage. Brooke hadn't laughed she had been ridiculously supportive of Haley. Although Brooke didn't share her views on waiting, she had been there for Haley to discuss it all and to offer advice when she was confused.
'I definitely would,' Haley said.
'You sure you weren't spending the night with some boy? You even have bed hair.' Haley laughed but didn't answer. Instead she changed the topic to Brooke's night with Luke. The girls eventually went their separate ways, carrying on with the university day as normal.
Two days had passed and Haley was having a good week. Three of her lectures had been cancelled, she'd done all her assignments and she'd been sleeping better too. She had just entered the gym, for cheer leading practice, and had put her bag down when a very tall dark haired figure walked up to her. Nathan grinning widely at her reached Haley and proceeded to pick her up, much to her surprise.
'Today I got an email from the university with the official documents confirming that I have sole say over what happens to me at Duke.' He spun around with her and Haley giggled.
'Ok, you can put me down now!' Haley said as she gripped his upper arms. Nathan still grinning slowly began to let her slide down. As he did his arms inadvertently pulled her top up a bit and he was suddenly in contact with her back. When he reached the floor he didn't release her, she was circled in his arms. Her skin felt hot where he touched it and he liked it, her hair was in a messy bun and her eyes were a golden brown. Haley didn't know what was happening but she was suddenly very close to Nathan who hadn't let her go and he was staring very intently at her. Not to mention his thumb had started to rub small circles on her back where her skin was exposed. She was also very keen to feel his arms again and close the space between them… BANG! A door had slammed shut and Haley and Nathan had immediately jumped apart. Haley could feel her cheeks flush and Nathan was still staring at her. A few seconds later the person who had slammed the locker room door closed was revealed to be Lucas. He was walking over to them.
'Hey guys,' he greeted them. He then moved over to Haley and kissed the top of her head, a habit that had sprung up from their childhood. Nathan's hand involuntarily clenched at the action though.
'I wanted to talk to you guys about something,' Lucas added. Haley and Nathan exchanged looks.
'About what?' Nathan had asked.
'I just want to wait for Brooke to get here, I don't think she will be impressed if I ask you guys first.' Nathan groaned and Haley checked the time, Brooke was due any minute. An awkward silence kind of fell between the three of them.
'How was practice?' Haley asked the boys to fill the silence.
'Good,' Nathan replied and Lucas laughed.
'Good is an understatement. I haven't seen Nathan play that well in ages.' Lucas explained.
'Is that so?' Haley asked turning her attention back to Nathan. 'Any particular reason why?'
'Just feeling less stressed,' Nathan said cockily.
'I wonder why!' Haley cheekily replied and Nathan gave a grin and shook his head.
'Am I missing something here?' Lucas asked looking between the two.
'Just me!' came a response from behind Luke. Brooke had arrived; everyone turned and smiled at her.
'Hey Pretty,' Lucas said and gave her a small kiss. 'I have some news.' His attention turned fully to Brooke. 'Remember a few days ago my mom wanted me to give her a call?' Brooke nodded and Haley's attention on Lucas increased. Was Karen ok? Haley wondered. 'Well, she had this cabin booked out for her and a few friends, anyway they aren't using it anymore. They are going overseas and she offered it to me,' he paused and turned to Haley. 'And you, Haley.' Haley was relieved this was the topic of the conversation and not something unduly serious.
'Are you asking permission to go away with Haley? To some intimate cabin?' Brooke asked and raised an eyebrow. Suddenly Nathan was paying a bit more attention to the conversation. Luke laughed.
'No, there's enough space for 8 people. I was hoping you would come with me? And you two,' Lucas pointed at Nathan and Haley. 'And maybe Peyton and Jake.' Brooke's eyes shone with excitement.
'That sounds great,' Brooke exclaimed. 'When is it booked for?'
'This weekend. I realise it may be short notice-'
'I'm definitely in.' Brooke interrupted.
'Uh no-'
'I don't think so-' Haley and Nathan had started talking at the same time.
'Why not?' Brooke turned to them and cocked her head. Haley looked at Nathan and then back at Brooke. She rubbed the back of her neck.
'Uh it's just,' Haley considered her words for a second. 'It sounds like a couples outing.'
'I have to agree.' Nathan added.
'The six of us go out all the time,' Brooke countered well Luke had his gaze firmly fixed on Haley.
'Yeah, to parties, where there are other people to talk to.' Nathan countered and Brooke folded her arms.
'It won't be like that,' Brooke said. `It will be fun.'
'Plus I already told my mom you were in, Haley.' Lucas added and Haley suddenly found herself staring at two people smiling widely at her. She groaned and looked at Nathan.
'It seems I have no choice,' Haley mumbled out and sighed. 'Fine. I'm in. But if I have to go so does Nathan.' She shot Nathan a pointed look.
'What?' Nathan laughed. 'Not a chance. These two have no sway over me.' Nathan indicated Brooke and Lucas.
'Please, Nathan, you're coming.' Brooke stated firmly. 'I'd like to see you try and win this argument against Haley and I.' Nathan looked back between Brooke and Haley and then his eyes lingered on Haley for a few moments longer. He figured the trip may not be so bad with Haley there… and then he stopped his thoughts. He just sighed and nodded.
'When do we leave?'
'Friday morning. Anyone opposed to skipping lectures?' Lucas asked them and they all shook their heads. Haley mentally went through her lecture schedule for Friday there was only one lecture she had, for a class she was ahead with the work for anyway.
'Great it's settled. Brooke, could you ask Peyton when she arrives for practice?' Brooke nodded and kissed Lucas goodbye. A rather long kiss. Haley turned her attention away from them and to Nathan.
'Doesn't this sound fun?' Haley asked him sarcastically.
'Exactly what I wanted to do this weekend, I was waiting for the opportunity to be a third wheel.' Nathan responded and shook his head. Haley gave a small smile.
'Actually, you get to be the sixth wheel and I get to be the third wheel,' Haley cheekily replied and pointed at herself. Nathan laughed.
'Why can't you be the sixth wheel?'
'Third wheel sounds better. And ladies choice, Scott.' Brooke and Lucas had finally broken apart.
'Shall we head off, Nate?' Lucas asked and he nodded.
'See you later, Hales.' Nathan said and walked off with Lucas.
'Hales?' Brooke questioned grabbing Haley's attention. 'When did Nathan start calling you that?'
'Awhile ago,' Haley responded and the girls began stretching.
'I didn't realise you two spoke so much?' Brooke had phrased it as a question but Haley ignored it.
'Peyton just arrived,' she said instead. 'You should quickly go tell her about the plans for this weekend.'
Brooke stood up without a moment's hesitation and excitedly made her way over to Peyton. Haley sighed in relief, she didn't know how she knew but she knew that Brooke suspected something had happened between her and Nathan. She was subtly finding ways of questioning her about Nathan all the time. She was sure this weekend would provide amble opportunity for the questioning to continue. She just hoped the weekend ended up at least being mildly enjoyable.
A/N: I just wanted to comment on the fact that Haley has had sex before in this fic. I know in the show her waiting was a big thing. But I think its not the only thing that makes Haley well Haley. And I want Haley and Nathan explored from a different aspect. So I hope it doesn't bother a lot of you.
