A/N: Since so many of you asked for me to post the next chapter, here it is! Enjoy! Please review because I'm hoping for 50 by tomorrow but I'll tak what I can get!
Helen15: Yes I do have some of this story already written but I don't have all of it!

Haley arrived home shortly after and headed into the kitchen. Her father would not be getting off work for another hour, so she quickly jotted down a short note before heading out the door. Even though she had gone to the park about a half hour ago with Brooke and Luke, this time she wanted to go alone.

She walked over to the swings and sat down. She began swinging for a few minutes before she was interrupted, "It's seems we keep running into each other," a voice said.

Haley stopped swinging and looked around to where the voice had come. She was faced with the one guy who had engulfed her mind since she came here.

"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you," he spoke, "I just don't run into anyone I know here. Even though I don't really know you, but you know what I mean."

Haley could tell that Nathan had no idea who she was and was only talking to her because she was the only one there.

"Yeah, I was just leaving," she said.

"Wait, Haley was it? I wanted to apologize for the way my girlfriend acted earlier. I should have said something I know, but I'm not good with introductions. Do you forgive me?" he asked with his famous smirk.

"Maybe just this once," she responded before walking away.

He was rather shocked because usually girls would flaunt themselves at him. However, this girl did the exact opposite and that intrigued him. I have to get to know this girl, he thought.

He sat on the swing where Haley had just been. Nathan had come to the park everyday for eight years to get away from everyone. This was like his sanctuary or dwelling place where he could come and think without any interruptions.

The rest of the week went by pretty much the same. Haley went to class and at lunch would meet up with Brooke and the rest of the gang. Rachel was still her normal self and always found something negative to say about her. Nathan never said much, but he would comment every now and then.

Mainly Brooke and Haley did most of the talking, which was mostly to each other. Everyday she would walk home with Brooke and Luke and converse about their days.

It was now Friday and there was going to be a big party at someone's house. Everyone was sitting around the usual table at lunch when Brooke spoke up, "So Hales, what are you wearing to the party tonight?"

"Actually I'm not sure I'm going. Parties have never really been my thing, plus I have nothing to wear," she responded.

"Oh, nonsense, you can come to my house after school and we will get ready together. I can do your hair and makeup. How exciting!" Brooke said with a smile.

"Oh alright, if you insist," she joked.

The rest of the day went smoothly and Haley met up with Brooke and headed to her house. Brooke rummaged through her closet until she found the perfect outfit.

"No way, I can't wear that! Are you crazy?" Haley said when Brooke held up a denim mini skirt with a black v-neck top.

"At least try it on," she replied knowing it was going to take a lot of convincing for her to wear the outfit.

Haley grabbed both pieces of clothing a pair of boots that Brooke had also suggested and headed to the bathroom to change.

When she came out Brooke said, "Damn girl, you look hot!"

"I feel like a slut! No offense because I know these are your clothes and everything, but I'm not sure this outfit is going to work," Haley shyly responded.

"Hales, you look great! It fits you and I must say it even looks better on you than it does me. Please wear it for me," she pouted.

"Alright, but just for tonight," Haley caved.

Brooke smiled and said, "Ok now time for your hair and makeup."

Brooke finished up with Haley before she too got dressed. She had decided to go with some low rise jeans and a scoop neck dark green top.

"How come you get to wear jeans and I have to wear a mini," Haley asked.

"That is because this is your first party and you must go in style," Brooke replied, "now I believe Luke will be here soon."

Sure enough a few minutes later Luke rang the doorbell. Brooke opened the door and instead of just Luke, Nathan was with his as well.

"Hello guys!" Brooke greeted.

"Hey baby! Where's Hales?" Luke asked.

"Oh Haley…" Brooke called.

Haley walked slowly down the stairs afraid she might slip and fall. Both boys looked in her direction and their mouths dropped.

"Wow, I must say Hales, you look great!" Luke said.

"Thanks," she responded quietly.

"Hales, here thinks she looks like a slut, so would you guys mind telling her she looks hot," Brooke asked.

"I agree with Brooke on this one," Luke said, "don't you agree Nate."

"Yeah, I would do you," he joked.

Haley tried to hide the blush that was rising in her cheeks. "Where's Rachel? Not that I really care, but I thought you guys went everywhere together," she said trying to get Nathan's mind off of her and on to something else.

"Who knows," Nathan shrugged. Nathan and Rachel had been having a few problems lately, but he always shrugged it off.

Coming:
Haley has a confession to make!