I'm not sure if you guys remembered but they don't live in Miami, it was just a destination wedding. And HIM is Nathan in case you didn't get that. I didn't really mention where she was going because I wanted it to be mysterious and fun but I think it's pretty obvious where Haley's going.

I promised myself this was the last time. I was tired of running away from my life, or as I had realized, Jake. It hadn't been my problems that I was running away from as much as it was him. My heart was breaking and if I was honest with myself, I knew I didn't really love Jake. The smoldering feeling that was tearing at me had been because of everything else,: HIM, how alone I felt without HIM, how crazy it was to say that I missed HIM when I had barely known HIM, and how much I missed being in a familiar place.

After about five minutes I decided it was time for another mean of transportation. I halted a cab and ordered him to take me to my destination. In a way, I felt relief, everyone excepted me to marry Jake or someone like him and maybe if I did something people didn't except me to do for once, they would realize that I can no longer live my life under other people's expectations. Because that's what Jake had taught me, I didn't want a life with him or anyone like him for that matter. And with the relief came the came that I was reminded of as the moisture escaped my eyes, sliding across my cheeks.

I knew I was wrong, I wasn't alone I had tons of wonderful friends back home and an incredible best friend, which reminded me

I was anxious as the phone continued to ring, I needed to hear his voice to reassure me that I did the right thing and that everything would be okay

"Hello"

"Luke, hi it's me. I've missed you so much Miami isn't everything it was cut out to be and everything was a disaster. And Jake-"

"Are you crying? What's wrong?"

"The wedding is off. I found Jake with three girls on our bed after me had a fight and it's over.. It's all over" my voice broke as I realized the truth of my words

"I'm so sorry; I never realized he was such a jackass. Life works in mysterious ways Haley, but you're a good person, it'll workout for you, I know it."

"Thanks, and please don't tell anyone, pity is the last thing I need right now"

after a few seconds I wondered why he hadn't replied

"Hello" "Hello" "Luke?" I felt the frustration grow within me as I heard the dial tone. Of all the times it could have, my phone decided to wait until now to lose service, Stupid cricket.

I thanked the cab driver as I threw him two crumpled twenties and ran out of the cab. I headed straight to the bathroom to freshen up first, knowing that I didn't have time for another break down anytime soon. Luckily, since I had always been the responsible one, I had the plane tickets in my purse. Smiling deviously, I ripped Jake's ticket to pieces before letting it glided to the ground. I took a deep breath; this was going to be a long ride.

Nathan's Perspective!

"Nathan, you okay? I mean, you're the best player I know, on and off the field and lately your game's been lacking, on and off the field."

"For the last time, I'm fine. I'm just tired. Actually, I have to go. I have this really important meeting I have to go to."

There was no way I was gonna admit to anyone my personal affection struggles as had come to call them well, except for Haley. All of my friends were well aware by now that everytime they asked me what was wrong with me something urgent would coincidentally come up

"What's up with you and all of these meetings lately?"

"I don't know. I'll see y'all later"

I don't know what drove me to do it, it was stupid of me but as soon as I got in the car I made a straight drive to Haley's apartment. I was an idiot, but everytime I tried to do something, anything I would start thinking about Haley and find myself heading to her apartment. I had seen her run out twice. I wanted more than anything to go to her and fix whatever seemed to be the matter with her but I knew it would only make things harder for me. It just felt so unfair, I had wealthy parents and I could have any girl I wanted. But the one girl I desired so much was the one thing I couldn't have.

I don't know what gave me the courage but this time I got out of the car and made it all the way to her door before I began to hesitate. Her fiancé was supposed to have come home and as much as I wanted her I wanted more for her to be happy. But selfishness and curiosity overtook me and I found myself knocking on the door. Not a sound was made inside as I knocked multiple more times and reaching for the knob I found the apartment unlocked..

"Haley, Haley" I was startled by three naked girls I saw in her living room. I never thought Haley was the type… it couldn't have been her. The anger boiling in me was distracted one of the girls approaching me.

"She's gone" I could have sworn I heard my heart crack at the words

"Where" I demanded

"Don't know, but I'm available" she replied winking at me

"It's an understatement when I say that I'm not interested"

I hurried back to my car. Ever since I had met Haley it seemed that I had developed this immunity towards girls, like they were no longer beautiful, I only wanted her.

Just as I had reached my apartment my phone began to ring. A ray of hope rose in my heart, as stupid as it was because Haley didn't even have my phone number. The number coming up as unknown made me curious.

"Hello"

"Hey, is this Nathan"

"Yeah, this is him, who are you'

"I know we don't talk much but I thought I was more memorable than that"

"oh, hey"

"Listen, Thanksgiving is coming up and I know you're not very close with your father so I was wondering if you could come to my house. Just for a little while, you know"

"Thanks for the offer but I' m not really up for celebrating anything right now"

"Listen, life's too short for you to spend Thanksgiving alone and miserable, you deserve better than that, Please, and my mom won't let me breath until I promise her that you're coming"

"Ummm, okay tell her I'll be there and thanks for the invitation"

"You're always welcome here"

Oooohh mystery!!!! But I did give you a clue and I think it's pretty obvious; I'm not very good at the whole mystery thing. I would have made Lucas quote some poetry because he's always sooooo wise but I thought it would be a little too extreme. Isn't this so tragic? Anyway, there's one last chapter left! And probably an epilogue but no worries I have decided there will be a happy ending after going through a bunch of possibilities on how to end the story. Please Review!