Most people would think that Haley was overreacting, that what Lucas did wasn't so bad and that she should make amends by now. But it wasn't just the fact that he had broken their promise. Lucas didn't chase after her, but instead Nathan did. Nathan comforted her. She didn't see Lucas until another 24 hours, and by that time she was lost and confused. Her feelings for Nathan had escaladed in that time since they had kissed to that night, and Haley wasn't sure she should move forward. She didn't want to hurt Lucas, yet Lucas didn't care if he hurt her. And that's why she wasn't backing down.

But it wasn't like she was trying to stick it to Lucas. She truly felt something between Nathan's every move, every touch. It was like a firecracker; that feeling sprang inside of her every time she saw his figure. However, Lucas still didn't know what was happening behind the scenes. It had been almost a week that Nathan and Haley had kept up this secret. And both got a sensation from it.

It was after eight one night when Nathan decided to drop by. Nathan, hoping that Lucas wouldn't be there like numerous times before, stealthily knocked on the front door. So Nathan knew he was taking a major risk. He was dating his best friend since pre-school's sister. But, because it was Haley James, he didn't care. He smiled, his breath that he kept inside finally emerging when he saw the face of the petite brunette.

"Lucas here?" He whispered, as she smirked and quickly shook her head no. Nathan's expression changed into one of worry to one of satisfaction while Haley pulled onto the bottom of his shirt making him walk inside with her.

Nathan swiftly closed the door and followed the sight of Haley's short black skirt. She had always dressed to kill, and that sizzled Nathan. He ran up behind her, swooping her over to the couch. Haley giggled as she was now placed on Nathan's lap, her legs draped over his.

Nathan loosened his grip around Haley's waist, his eyes traveled down her smooth, Victoria's Secret love spell lotion plastered skin. He suavely ran his hand down her legs, causing Haley's spine to chill. Nathan loved to play with Haley's mind, and he was doing just that.

No longer being able to handle it, Haley, like so many times before, venomously captured Nathan's face in her hands and pressed her lips against his. Nathan's hands roamed her bare back underneath her skimpy shirt.

Nathan regretfully pulled away, his breathing heavier than before, "So where's Lucas this time?" Haley teasingly rolled her eyes. As she slid down lower, her head resting on his lap.

"You sure know how to ruin the moment," Haley breathed while smiling up at him. Nathan shrugged. Truth was, they hadn't slept together since that first time. Nathan wasn't sure how Haley felt about it, and he hadn't brought it up. Neither had Haley. They both felt like they were walking on eggshells. Nathan wanted this relationship, or whatever it was they shared, to work. He felt the less he mentioned the better.

"I dunno; he just leaves when ever he wants." Haley said picking at her fingernails. It bothered her how everything panned out. She didn't want to be upset with Lucas, but apparently he didn't get that message. "But he mumbled something like don't wait up," Haley expressed halfheartedly.

"You know what that means?" Nathan asked looking down at her. She raised her eyebrow, not looking up at him. "Movie night!" Haley was dumbfounded; she hadn't expected Nathan to say something that tame.

"I pick!" Haley looked up at him as he chuckled. As she sat up, ready to pick out a movie. Nathan grabbed her waist pulling her back on top of him.

"Oh, no I don't think so," he smiled as she pouted. His eyes glazed; she was like a drug to him. Addicted, never wanted to let go. She beamed at his intense gaze, and kissed his earlobe.

His tight grip loosened allowing her to hastily escape. "Looks like we are watching Dirty Dancing tonight!" Haley said running to the DVD case, Nathan following behind. He smiled; she was a tricky one.

"Do you think Patrick Swayze had a thing for Jennifer Grey while making this movie?" Haley asked gnawing on her buttered popcorn. Nathan rolled his eyes in the dark; since the opening credits Haley had been asking question after question.

"I think Patrick had a thing for his dance instructor, any guy that agrees to do a movie like this must be a homo." Nathan laughed at his own joke. Nathan didn't care for Dirty Dancing, but Haley managed to weasel the disk in the DVD player.

But Haley whined, "Nathan!" She nudged her foot on his lap. Nathan laughed even harder. Nathan was sitting on the couch, his feet placed upon the coffee table with Haley's feet on his lap, her body sprawled out.

"Haley, come on you now I'm not a Jennifer Grey fan, not before she got her nose surgery." Nathan laughed again while the throw pillow from the couch came towards him. "Hales!" Nathan now whined, grabbing the pillow and throwing it back at her.

Haley giggled as she jumped forward, her body now on top of his, avoiding the pillow, "Bored now," Haley smiled as she placed her lips on to his.

"I'm just getting started," Nathan muttered with seriousness as his arms found a familiar place.

It was like this for a while, the hiding and the secrets. But they didn't mind, they had lots of alone time and that's all that mattered. For now.

Haley woke up, getting ready to meet Jake and Peyton for breakfast. Yep, Jake and Haley and Peyton made amends. Haley told herself she needed friends and avoiding Lucas was hard enough. But that didn't mean she was okay with it. In fact she was a little weirded out.

Haley glanced into Lucas' bedroom, and sighed when she noticed him sleeping. She still cared and worried about him, but that didn't mean Lucas had to know that. She quietly left, hopped in her car and drove.

Haley walked into the dinner and immediately spotted Jake and Peyton. "Hey," Peyton said lightly while looping her arm around Haley's. Haley smiled and suddenly realized another person standing along side Jake.

Haley creased her eyebrows in confusion. "Nate stopped by this morning, figured he could eat too," Jake said reading her expression. Jake was good at that and it sort of bugged Haley. But she shrugged, Nathan was there, who cares about anything else.

Nathan smirked when he noticed Haley's struggle to keep from smiling.

They were quickly seated, Jake next to Peyton on one side of the booth and Nathan and Haley on the other. Haley wasn't sure how she was supposed to act. Nor Jake or Peyton knew about them, no one did. So was she supposed to act like she despised him and stay far away from him as possible? But it was taunting her; how could she be that close and not touch him?

Nathan felt the same way, but he pretended not to worry about it as Jake's voice sounded, "I'm glad we can do this again, Hales," Jake smiled making Haley flush. They used to go out on meal get togethers, but it didn't really mean anything. Nathan winced at the thought of Jake sitting close to Haley, sharing a meal. He was unexpectedly filled with jealousy.

"Yeah, it's nice," Haley noticed Nathan's uneasiness and felt that by putting her hand on his knee would calm him. But instead it tortured him; he needed more. Under the table, Nathan reached his hand to Haley's taking it and placing it further on his leg.

Haley tried to keep a straight face while Jake and Peyton exchanged small talk. Every now and then the couple would receive a nod or an 'oh that's nice' response. But soon Haley's touch was lifted when a Jake suggested that he and Nathan go pay a few basketball buddies a visit.

Reluctantly, Nathan agreed as they walked over, away from the girls. A giddy Peyton quickly greeted Haley as she slid in what used to be Nathan's seat. "Haley! I'm glad you and I are on good terms; I missed taking to my HE!" Peyton giggled as Haley teasingly rolled her eyes.

"Just know Peyt, that we are seniors, and Jake's going to leave soon. I don't want you to get your heart broken," Peyton nodded; she understood what Haley meant and that she was just looking out for her.

"You too, Haley" Peyton smiled, catching her friend off guard. Peyton wasn't stupid, she saw the chemistry between Nathan and Haley, and it was obvious to practically everyone around them. Before Haley could ask what she meant, the boys came back.

Nathan slide in first, Jake beside him so now they were facing each other. The same routine with Jake and Peyton's chitchat started up again and it was driving both Nathan and Haley insane.

Haley sighed, knowing that what she was about to do was incredible risky. She slipped off her flip-flops and gently glided her foot up Nathan's leg. His expression was priceless.

It didn't take long to eat, pay, and get out of there, but to Haley and Nathan it did. They had successfully pulled it off, Jake and Peyton oblivious to their actions. Haley agreed to give Nathan a ride, knowing that wouldn't be her only intentions.

Once Jake and Peyton had left Nathan let out an exasperated gasp, "Damn it Haley. You were killing me," Haley chuckled as she put the keys in the ignition and drove away.

Not long had they had stopped in front of Nathan's house. "Come inside," He offered pulling off his seat belt. Haley wanted to proceed, yet she knew that she should get back to the house, her mom would be home today.

"I can't," Nathan showed displeasure but knew that Haley's mom would be back in town. He opened the handle door after kissing Haley's rosy cheek. "Call me later?" Haley asked.

Nathan nodded, "Course," Haley smiled as she watched Nathan walk into his house. She tried to mentally prepare herself for the events ahead of her while she put the car in gear and speed down the street.

Nathan opened his bedroom door, prepared to run up to his room and rest. But what he was not prepared for was to see Brooke sitting on his couch, looking distraught and helpless. "Hey Nathan," she whispered, "I need your help,"

Nathan sighed for he knew that whatever it was, it wasn't going to be good.