"So what have you been up to lately?" Haley asked Nathan as they sat across from each other at a table in Karen's Café.
Nathan thought about telling her about Brooke, but he didn't want to be responsible for making her angrier with Brooke. "Uh…just working on school stuff. And basketball."
"As always." She looked at him for a minute, thinking. "Nathan…we were together for a long time. I don't want this to be awkward. We're just having coffee, it's not a big deal."
"You broke up with me, Haley, and yes, that is a big deal. I'm sorry if that affects our relationship, but I can't just pick up where we left off. I can't just forget that it happened."
"I told you I was sorry. What else do you want me to say? I made a mistake, ok? One that I'm trying to fix." Haley sighed, "Alright, listen. A bunch of people are going to Tric tonight, there's some new band playing or something. You want to go? With me, I mean?"
"Haley James, are you asking me out?" Nathan said playfully.
Haley laughed, "Only if you want me to be."
"Then yes, I'd love to go with you tonight. It's a date."
"Good." She couldn't help grinning.
"I'll pick you up at seven." Nathan got up and threw some bills onto the table as a tip. "See you then."