DISCLAIMER: I do not own One Tree Hill, or any of the characters, except the made up ones.
AN: Hey all! So that slut is just taking over Haley's life. Die Carrie, die! Now on to Lucas. WTF! Brooke stated the truth. That boy is constantly going into a relationship when his heart is yet again with Peyton. Will he ever learn? You think him breaking Brooke's heart would have taught him but now I guess its Lindsey's turn. Poor girl. I really like her. These Scott men are driving me crazy. Well except for Jamie.
So this chapter is the dinner. I really wanted to establish that Kristen and Haley have gotten close since they met. Haley is like her idol. So they have spent time together. I love their friendship in this story.
Suddenly Everything Has Changed
Haley took a deep breath as they stood in front of the Scott residence. Looking to her left she noticed Brooke with a huge smile on her face. That girl was falling fast and hard for Lucas. Turning to her right she noticed Felix looking back at her. Haley couldn't believe that Karen had invited him too, that is after Felix had answered Haley's cell phone this afternoon. This was such a bad idea. Felix and Nathan in the same room equal's trouble. But tonight wasn't about them, it was about Kristen.
Haley smiled as Kristen opened the door with a huge grin. "You're finally here." The little girl took Haley's hand and dragged her inside.
"Their here! Their here!" Kristen's voice echoed throughout the house.
Soon Lucas walked in the room. "Hello ladies," Lucas made his way towards Brooke. He gave her a hug and whispered in her ear. "You look so sexy in that dress."
"I knew you would like," Brooke said smiling.
"Hey no secrets," Kristen shouted from across the room. She and Haley were sitting on the sofa with Felix sitting next to Haley.
"He is so cute," Kristen said looking at Felix. Haley couldn't help but laugh.
"You must be Kristen," Felix said shaking her hand. "Haley told me all about you." They both watched in amusement at the girls blushing face.
"Are you two like dating?" Kristen asked. Haley's eyes got wide.
"No! Just friends," Haley rushed out. She had enough problems to deal with. She didn't need Felix thinking that they were finally going out. It was hard enough being here with him. This was Nathan's family's house. He wasn't there yet but she was sure he would be pissed once he found out she brought him here. It wasn't her fault really. After her driver had brought her home from his office Felix was waiting for her. When she went to the bathroom he answered her phone. Karen's the one that insisted he come. Haley begged and pleaded with him to just go out and she would meet him later but he wouldn't back down.
Haley listened to Kristen ask Felix a million questions about all the movies he had been in. But her focus kept on going to Brooke and Lucas. Brooke actually seemed happy. They seemed like they had been dating for years. They just seemed so comfortable around each other.
Karen and Keith walked into the room. "Hello everyone!"
"So you must be Felix," Keith said shaking the guy's hand. "My daughter and wife seem to like your movies."
"Thanks," Felix said laughing.
"I'm Karen and this is my husband Keith," Karen said stepping in before Keith could embarrass them more.
"It's very nice to meet you," Felix said sitting closer to Haley. She could tell the Felix was uncomfortable around them but she warned him not to come along. Suddenly she felt Kristen's hand pull her up as they both took off upstairs. Their home was so beautiful and huge. Once they were on the third floor Kristen stopped in front of a door.
"Where are we?" Haley asked laughing.
"I want to show you something," Kristen said opening the door as they stepped inside. The room was painted blue. On the walls they had pictures of Lucas and Nathan playing basketball when they were younger. There was a huge 23 over the big king sized bed. Over by the desk was a large Yale sign. On the other side of the room it looked like a trophy shop.
"That's not all of them," Kristen said smiling as she led Haley to the other side of the room. "Rachel let him keep a couple at their place."
"This is Nathan's room," Haley asked.
"Yeah when he lived here. But then we went away to London and now he lives with her," Kristen said letting go of Haley's hand and sitting at his desk. Haley looked around a little more.
It was then that she noticed a picture of Lucas and Nathan with a dark haired man. He had Nathan on his shoulders and Lucas in his arms. The boys looked like they were about eight years old. They both seemed so happy.
"Who's the guy?" Haley asked pointing.
"That's Nathan and Lucas's daddy, Dan," Kristen said looking up at the picture. "He died when they were little."
"Oh," was all Haley could say.
"Lucas told me not to talk about him in front of Nathan because it makes him sad," Kristen said as they both took a seat on the bed. "Lucas said that Nathan was different after he died, he wasn't the same."
"What do you mean?" Haley questioned. Maybe she and Nathan Scott had more in common than she thought.
"Lucas's says that it changed him. I don't know what he meant. Nathan's always the same to me, but then again I wasn't born yet." Kristen was now laughing. "He's still the best brother in the world."
"You know I have a big brother too," Haley said smiling at the memory of her brother.
He was four years older than her. They were just like any other brother and sister. They would fight all the time. They would argue about anything. But when push came to shove they had each other's backs. Mike would always take up for her at school. Everyone knew that Haley James was Mike James's little sister and they knew better than to mess with her. If anyone was going to pick on his little sister than it was going to be him. Whenever Brooke or Peyton would sleep over he made sure to annoy them. And when Jake would hang around the girls, Mike made sure to tell him if he hurt his baby sister then he would hurt him. Haley was so made it him for that. But their parents just laughed it off saying that's just how older brother's are. Haley didn't know any better she was six.
"Really! I didn't know that."
"It's because I don't talk about him," Haley said softly. "But he was the best big brother in the world and I'm so happy that you know what it feels like to have that."
"I'm so happy you're my friend," Kristen said smiling.
"Me too," Haley said giggling. "Now let's talk about this play."
"I know. I did everything you told me and I got it," Kristen rushed out. "And what's even better is that Colt got the part of Romeo. This is so great. My first kiss is going to be with him. He is so cute."
"Do your brother's know that the play is Romeo and Juliet?" Haley asked with a smirk. Those Scott boys were going to go crazy if they didn't already know.
"My mom said it would be better not to tell them or my dad," Kristen said giggling. "My first kiss, I'm so nervous. All the girls at school hate me because I got the part."
"Don't worry. You'll do great and if you need me to run lines with you then I can," Haley said smiling.
"What was your first kiss like?" Kristen asked with a smile.
Haley definitely couldn't tell Kristen about her first kiss. Closing her eyes she could still hear Jake dare Brooke to kiss her. It was Jake's 13th birthday party. All he wanted was for Brooke to kiss her. Boys are so typical. But Brooke being Brooke she leaned in and planted a kiss right on Haley's lips. After they questioned him about why he didn't want her to kiss Peyton but all he said was that she was all his and he didn't want anyone else kissing her.
"It was sweet," Haley said smiling while trying not to laugh at the memory.
"What if he doesn't want to kiss me? I've had a crush on him all year," Kristen said with a pout. Haley couldn't help but smile.
"Why wouldn't he want to kiss you? You're smart, funny, and so beautiful. I'm sure he's thinking the same thing about you," Haley said reassuringly.
"What was your first crush like? Did he like you back?" Kristen asked.
"Well considering that it was Brad Pitt, I don't think he really cared," Haley said laughing.
"Well what about your first boyfriend?"
"I've never had a boyfriend," Haley said smiling.
"But you're Haley James," Kristen mumbled as her eyes popped out.
"And that doesn't make me better than anyone else," Haley said smiling. She really didn't like when people put her above them. She was a girl not some important person.
"But every guy wants you. I mean like you can have any boyfriend you want," Kristen asked confused.
"I don't have time for a boyfriend," Haley said softly. It was the truth. She had way to busy of a schedule to follow. There wasn't anytime for boys. There was hardly anytime for breathing. Between music and making movies her time was limited. When she did have a break it was usually spent promoting or hanging out with Brooke.
"But don't you want to fall in love?" Kristen questioned.
"How old are you again?" Haley asked laughing.
"I'm 11," Kristen said smiling. "Now don't you want to fall in love?"
"Sure I do," Haley said softly. "But…"
"You know mom says that most people don't plan on falling in love it just happens," Kristen said smiling.
"You're very smart," Haley said laughing again.
"Well I don't go to the best private school in Manhattan for fun," Kristen said smiling. "Now why haven't you Haley James ever been in love before? I just find it so hard to believe that my idol has never been in love." Haley's heart melted at the young girls words. She was someone's idol.
"I just haven't. It's very hard for me to trust people and I guess I just haven't found the right guy yet," Haley put her head down looking at her hands on her lap.
"Mom says that it's the best feeling in the world," Kristen said taking Haley's hand in hers.
"So I've heard," Haley said smiling. They were quite for a long time as the little girl watched as Haley just looked around. She wanted to ask why she brought her to Nathan's room but she just didn't want to go there.
"Can I tell you a secret?" Kristen said out of nowhere.
"I'm the best at keeping secrets," Haley said smiling. She really was.
"I really want you to like Nathan," Kristen rushed out. Haley only smiled as the little girl got on her knees and put her arms around her, hugging her so tight. "Can we be sisters?"
"I'd love that," Haley said softly hugging the little girl back. They stayed like that for a few minutes before they heard a knock on the door. Both girls looked up to see Nathan standing there. Haley couldn't breath. She just sat there frozen as Kristen bounced out of bed and hugged her brother.
"Mom's looking for you," Nathan said smiling as the girl took off running out of the room. He stood in the doorway his eyes never leaving Haley's. He watched her as she stood up and started walking towards the door and him. Once she got close enough she noticed that he wasn't moving.
"Excuse me," Haley said looking at the ground.
"I'm sorry Hales," Nathan said sincerely. She was all he could think about all day since she had left his office. She felt his hands on her shoulders rubbing them softly.
"It's okay it's my fault…I shouldn't have…I'm just so messed up…"
"Your hearts beating really fast," Nathan said huskily looking down at her. They were so close he could practically hear her heart pounding in her chest. It was then that she looked up at him and their eyes locked. He loved getting lost in those big brown eyes. At that moment it didn't matter that Rachel and Felix were downstairs. He didn't care. He didn't care about anything but this moment with her.
"Is it?" Haley whispered as he bent his head down and pressed his lips against hers softly. Unlike earlier today this kiss wasn't rough or hard. It was slow and gentle. She didn't know what was happening. But no matter how much she wanted to pull away from his lips something inside her wouldn't let her.
She felt so sad when he finally pulled away. Looking up in those beautiful blue eyes of his she found herself getting lost. "He'll never love you as much as I do." She watched as he took off down the hall his words still echoing in her head. He didn't sound mean or harsh with his words. It sounded like he really meant it. Pulling herself together she took off down the staircase.
"And that's how I got into acting," Felix finished his story. Haley felt so uncomfortable sitting next to him at the table as Nathan and Rachel were right across from them. Kristen was sitting on the other side of Haley. Karen and Keith were each on the far ends of the table as Lucas and Brooke were right next to Rachel and Nathan.
"So Haley when's the new movie is coming out?" Keith asked. He noticed all the tension at the table. He didn't know what was going on.
"Um...in just a few months," Haley said looking over in his direction. Thank god this dinner is almost over with she thought. They were in the middle of dessert. Karen had made strawberry cheesecake because it was Kristen's favorite.
"So Felix are you and Haley dating?" Rachel asked from across the table. Everyone turned their attention towards Felix and Haley. Haley noticed Nathan's eyes grow darker.
"No just friends," Felix said calmly.
"You guys look totally perfect together," Rachel added.
"They are just friends," Kristen said rolling her eyes. Keith gave his daughter a warning look from across the table.
"So I have some news," Karen said changing the subject. "Brooke, do you want to tell them?" Karen asked looking over towards her.
"Okay what the hell. Karen and I have been working on a new clothing line," Brooke said smiling. "It's so great."
"Really?" Lucas asked.
"Yeah, Brooke even came up with the name," Karen said laughing.
"Clothes over Bros," Brooke said winking over at Haley.
"That's really great Tigger," Haley said laughing at the name Brooke picked.
"The clothes are so beautiful," Karen said to her husband. "This girl has an amazing talent."
"She really does," Haley said before taking a sip of her water.
The light conversation continued. Every once and a while Haley would look over at Nathan and noticed that he was looking back. But this time she noticed Rachel looking at her with a death glare. Breaking her eyes away she looked over at Brooke and Lucas. They seemed like they were off in their own world. Haley was broke out of her thoughts as she heard someone hitting their wine glass. It was Rachel standing up.
"I have an announcement to make," Rachel said smiling. Everyone looked on. "Nathan and I are getting married." She held up her hand and let everyone see the huge diamond ring on her finger. Everyone around the table was just speechless. In fact all their eyes were popping out including Nathan's. He was too shocked to say anything. Finally looking across the table his eyes connected with Haley's and his heart broke.
She didn't look mad or angry. She just looked so hurt and shocked.
"Well congratulations," Karen said standing up and hugging Rachel. Holding Rachel tight she looked at her husband with a what the fuck just happened face.
"Yeah congratulations," Keith said standing up and hugging the girl as Karen pulled Nathan up and hugged him. "I knew you would be my first son to marry." Nathan was still to speechless to talk. The only thing that kept on running in his mind was that he never asked Rachel to marry him and he didn't buy that ring.
All of their family stood up and were hugging each other except for Kristen. No she stayed seated next to Haley. Both of them shocked. Kristen took Haley's hand in hers under the table and gave it a little squeeze. Brooke looked over at across the table and noticed that Haley was uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry but we have to go. I forgot about this thing that Haley has to do tonight," Brooke said standing up. She walked over to Haley as she stood up also. "Felix lets go. We should let their family celebrate." With that he stood up as the three of them started walking out of the kitchen. "Karen thanks again for inviting us."
"Come back anytime," Karen said smiling at them as they walked out of the room. Karen then turned her attention to her angry daughter. Kristen was still seated at the table with a huge pout on her face. Her mother looked at her sympathetically before the little girl stormed off to her room.
Once Haley's driver picked them up, he quickly drove them to Haley's penthouse. Bobby opened the car door and let Brooke out.
"Brooke I'll be right up," Haley said softly. Brooke nodded her head before walking inside the building. Haley sat in the car for a few more moments lost in her thoughts.
"Is everything okay?" Felix asked.
She took a few more minutes to gather her thoughts before she looked over at him. She was trying so hard not to cry. She couldn't break down in front of Felix.
"I can't see you anymore," Haley mumbled softly.
"Haley…"
"I'm sorry Felix. I am. But you deserve so much better than me," Haley said smiling at him.
"But I want you," Felix said moving his hand over to her cheek.
"I can't be who you need me to be," Haley said putting her hand over his. "And we can't keep doing this. This thing between us it was fun, but it's over. I can't keep doing this to you or to myself. You're going to be just fine and you're going to find someone that loves you for you. I just know it. Thanks for everything." She leaned in and gave him a soft goodbye kiss on the lips.
"Is this really what you want?" Felix asked his heart breaking.
Nodding her head yes she gave him one final hug. "I'm sorry. Goodbye Felix."
"Goodbye Haley," Felix said watching her get out of the car.
"Driver take him where ever he needs to go," Haley said before walking inside the building. Once inside the elevator she finally felt tears falling from her eyes. Walking inside her penthouse she noticed Brooke sitting on the sofa by the fireplace waiting for her. Taking a seat next to Brooke, she watched as her friend brushed the tears off her face.
Haley rested her head on Brooke's shoulder as more tears followed. It was the first time in her life that she had felt anything like this. This had never happened before. She didn't know what to do or how to make it stop. This wasn't like any of the pain she had experienced before. This had her heart aching. She felt Brooke's grip around her body tighten as she held her.
"It's okay, I'm here," Brooke said softly. There was nothing else she could say. There were no words that could make Haley feel better. Nothing could stop the hurting. Brooke just held her tight as she cried. Brooke knew that Haley had never felt this way before. It was the first time her heart was broken over a boy. Brooke knew the feeling and it hurt her to know that Haley was now experiencing it for the first time. Brooke just wanted to make all the pain go away. They just sat there in the silence of Haley's home, holding onto each other.
AN: PLEASE REVIEW! So who here remembers their first broken heart? Well I do and it hurt like hell. It sucks, to bad we all go through it. THIS IS ALL CARRIE'S FAULT…LOL!