Hey! I'm really liking the responses I got for the last chapter. Thanks to all those who reviewed. Anyway This chapter is going to be Naley centric. I wanted to focus on both sides of their relationship. The benefits side and the best friend side. And I made my first attempt at writing a love scene. I've never written something like that before so if it sucks, I'm sorry. There won't be any Rachel in this chapter or the next, but prepare yourself because after the next chapter she will make her reappearance meeting Nathan and the drama willreally begin. So I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Nathan made it to Haley's house in record time. He entered the house and waved a hello to Greta as he went up the stairs. She was so accustomed to his unannounced visits that she didn't even question him as he rushed up to Haley's room. She just waved back and continued doing her cleaning. He entered Haley's bedroom and heard her shower running.
"Haley?" He called out to her.
"I'm in the shower! Hurry up and get in here!" She answered back to him.
Nathan made his way into the bathroom and right away he could see the outline of Haley's body through her glass shower door. He just stood there watching.
"As much of a thrill I get from you watching me, I'd prefer that you strip down and join me."
"As you wish."
As quickly as he could Nathan stripped down to nothing and entered the shower with Haley. Right away Haley launched herself on him and began kissing him furiously. She completely took him by surprise and nearly knocked him off balance. Nathan responded to her kiss for a second before pulling away for a moment.
"Whoa there, Hales! Are you okay?"
"Nathan, right now I don't want to do any talking. I had a very stressful day and all I want to do right now is get my needs fulfilled."
"What about my needs?"
"Oh don't worry. I'll make sure they're taken care of too. Now can we stop talking and get down to business?"
Nathan nodded and pulled her in for a kiss again. The kiss was fast and furious. There was no holding back for Haley. Her tongue sought entrance into Nathan's mouth and he happily obliged. Their tongues battled against each other seeking out each other's mouths. Their hands roamed everywhere. Nathan's hand caressed Haley's ass then slowly moved them up on her sides until he brushed his thumbs on the underside of her breasts. Haley stroked up and down his biceps then moved to his muscular back as the water poured down on them. Haley then grabbed the back of his neck roughly and brought him even closer. Nathan could sense her urgency and pulled her tighter to him. He continued to kiss her on her jaw line and lingered on her neck sucking on it roughly. Haley kissed up to his ear and pulled on it with her teeth moaning appreciatively as he continued on her neck.
"Nathan, I want you. Now." Haley whispered huskily in his ear.
"What about protection?" He throatily responded.
" I'm on birth control. We can do without a condom for now."
Haley pulled him back into a forceful kiss. Nathan then lifted her off of the of the shower floor and moved with her until her back was flat against the tile wall. With no time to waste he entered her making them one. They moved in sync with each other as Haley wrapped her legs tighter around his waist pulling him even closer. They moaned in pleasure into each others mouth as they continued to kiss hungrily. They continued their intense physical actions until finally reaching a joint release. They freed each other's mouths and were breathing very heavily. Nathan gently put Haley down, who continued to lean on him for support.
"That was amazing. It was exactly what I needed. I feel so much better now." She got out between breaths.
"How do you feel?"
"Like I just had the most intense sex of my life. I don't know what got you so stressed out but whatever it was I hope it sticks around for a long time."
"Are you actually hoping that I get stressed out everyday?"
"If it means being able to have sex like this again, hell yeah!"
Haley laughed at him, then when she felt like she could walk steadily again she stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself in a towel. Nathan stepped out after and also wrapped himself in a towel. Haley went towards the shower again and turned off the water. Nathan reached down and began picking up his clothes.
"What are you doing?" Haley questioned him.
"Getting my clothes."
"I don't see why. Seeing as it's only ten after 7:00, you're not going to need it for awhile."
"Really?" he asked amused.
"I was actually wondering if you were ready for round two."
"I don't know. I don't think I'm up to it yet." He smirked sexily at her.
"Oh I think I can change that. Just let me take care of it." Haley wrapped her arms around his neck as she brought him into another kiss and pushed him out of the bathroom and towards her bed as he left a trail of his clothes to get him ready for their next round. Awhile later they were laying cuddled up on Haley's bed hidden under the covers exhausted.
"You know I'm not sure how I'm going to have the energy to go and get the beer. I don't even think I have the energy to get out of this bed."
"You're not the only one. I don't know how I'm going to get through movie night."
"What are we watching tonight?"
"It was Lucas' turn to pick and he wants to see the original Poseidon. It sounds cool."
"Yeah. I should get going and pick up the beer. Anything else you want?"
"Uh since you are going out, maybe a couple of pizzas."
"Okay." Nathan moved and sat at the edge of the bed with the sheet covering his most important bits. When he felt he had enough strength he got up and retrieved his clothes.
Brooke waltzed in suddenly. "Hey, Haley Lucas and the others are downstairs…" She stopped mid-sentence when she noticed her sister in bed naked except for her sheet covering her body and then she saw Nathan in front of the bed bare-ass and all. "Oh My God! My worst nightmare came true! Lucas! Get the bleach! I need to clean out my eyes!" Brooke yelled as she turned and ran down the stairs.
Nathan and Haley burst out in loud laughter. Nathan just continued getting dressed. Haley just stayed in her bed laid out comfortably almost forgetting her horrible day.
"You know, I think you should hurry up and get dressed before Brooke's big mouth announces our arrangement to your parents."
"You're right. That was definitely an unexpected interruption. It's a good thing she didn't catch us mid-action. That would have been worse and even more traumatizing than just seeing your bare ass." Haley giggled.
"Hey! Seeing my ass is not traumatizing. She should count her lucky stars for seeing perfection." Nathan defended himself.
"Can you be any more self-centered?" Haley chuckled and got out of the bed and into her closet. She pulled out a light blue Juicy Couture velour jogging suit and a white tank and some clean underwear.
"I'm gonna head out and get the beers and pizzas. I'll see you soon." With that Nathan left.
Haley got her self dressed and went downstairs and into the huge home theatre where Brooke, Lucas, Jake, and Peyton all were waiting. Haley saw her sister tightly clutching Lucas' arm and saying "Ew! Ew! Ew! Ew!" over and over.
"We hear Brooke got a little show." Jake said laughing.
"Ew! I don't want to be reminded of what I saw!" Brooke exclaimed as she swatted her hand at Jake.
"That's why I always tell you knock before you enter. So that serves you right. And it's not like you really saw anything. It was just Nathan naked."
"Wait. What! I thought you said you caught them together. You did not mention only seeing my brother naked."
"I did catch the two of them. Not physically together in the biblical sense but Haley was naked in her bed while Nathan just stood in front of the bed.Oh, can we stop talking about this! I just want the sight to get out of my head." Brooke whined.
"I don't think I like the knowledge of my girlfriend having seen my brother naked." Lucas stated a little disturbed.
"Luke get over it. It's not like I wanted to. I need bleach to get the image out of my head or any other substance that would do the same."
"Look at it this way. Brooke saw your brother naked now you get to see her sister naked." Peyton said as she laughed at Brooke.
"Yeah. That's not gonna happen. So do you have the movie? Maybe a disaster film will get her mind on something else." Haley told the group.
"Lucas, we're sitting in the front far away from Nathan. After what I saw there is no way I can look at him let alone be near him." Brooke pulled him to the seats.
"Where is Nathan?" Jake asked.
"He's getting the beer and pizzas. Let's hope he can get passed my parents with the beer. I just saw them in the living room. Which I'm hoping you kept your mouth shut when you made it down here, Brooke. I don't need them finding about what Nathan and I do."
"Don't worry. I didn't spill. They just thought I was screaming about mold."
"What?"
"Mold in the shower is nasty and really scary. If I had seen that in my shower I would have screamed the same way."
Haley rolled her eyes at the ridiculousness that Brooke displayed and set the movie up that Lucas had just handed her. When she saw it was ready to play she took her seat. Nathan then finally made his entrance with the goods.
"I'm back. And can I just say how close I came to being caught by your dad with the beer. Good thing he had to rush into his office for the phone. Greta is gonna bring in some plates." He put down the stuff on a nearby table. Greta then came in with plates and napkins.
"Here you go. And please don't make to much of a mess."
"Don't worry Greta we won't. We'll clean up after ourselves." Haley assured her as Greta smiled gratefully and left.
The friends each got their slices and a beer. Nathan passed Brooke as he walked to his seat.
"See anything good lately, Brooke?" He smirked at her.
Brooke just scoffed at him in disgust.
"Nathan, just sit down so we can start the movie." Haley told him.
Nathan sat down and the group watched as the movie began. A few hours later after the movie had ended Peyton and Jake had left. The Scott brothers stayed behind and helped Haley and Brooke clean up. Afterwards they too left to their home. It was pretty late so Haley and Brooke said goodnight to each other and retired to their rooms. Haley changed into some comfy pajamas and climbed into bed. She got under the covers and turned off the light. Just as she was about to drift off to sleep her phone started to ring. Haley reached over to her nightstand and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Don't tell me you're asleep already." She could hear Nathan chuckling on the other end of the line.
"Well I was about to when this annoying person decided to call me."
"That really hurts Hales. And here I just wanted to wish you a goodnight and sweet dreams."
"Right. Cut the bullshit Nathan. What did you really want? And it better not involve me getting up because I'm already comfortable in my bed"
"What makes you so sure that's not what I really wanted to do."
"Nathan, we've been best friends all our lives. I know you pretty damn well. So, what do you need?"
"I hate that you know me so well. Okay, I'm trying to get my homework finished and I need some help on the Trig homework."
"Aha! I knew it. What problems are giving you a hard time?"
"Umm. All of them?" He waited for her to start freaking out on him.
"Nathan! There are 42 problems! Why didn't you say anything earlier?"
"We were kind of busy."
"There is no way we can do this over the phone, Nate. God! Sometimes you are so frustrating! Come over with the work and I'll help you out. I'll be down in the kitchen so knock on the back door."
"Okay, I'll be there in a bit." Nathan hung up the phone to go to her house.
Haley got out of the bed and put on her robe. She walked down to the kitchen and began making some coffee. She was really tired so she knew she was going to need a lot of caffeine to keep her awake. She sat down at the island and waited for Nathan to knock. Fifteen minutes later there was a knock on the door. She got up and saw Nathan standing there with his backpack. She glared at him for a moment before opening the door.
"I am this close to killing you. Want some coffee?" She offered him as he took a seat and took out his textbook and notebook..
"No thanks. I'm fine."
"Good. More for me." She poured herself a cup and sat next to him. "Okay let's get started. And for the record you are going to owe me big time."
"Haley, I really appreciate you helping me out. I didn't want to bother you but I can't afford to not do this assignment."
"I know. And you're my best friend, Nathan. You can always count on me to help you. I may want to strangle you most of the time, but I'll always be there for you."
"Even if I become a big hotshot Basketball player, marry a really gorgeous Brazilian Supermodel who makes me forget about you as we move into our really huge mansion that costs more than a small third world country?" Nathan chuckled.
"Nathan, no one could ever come between us. Hence, you'll never forget about me. But yes even then I would still be there for you."
"That's good to know Hales. I'll always be there for you too."
"Okay, so let's start."
The two sat in the kitchen working on the homework problems until it was well past midnight. Nathan wasn't lying when he had a hard time with all of the problems. Haley had to explain every one step by step. Throughout the whole study session Nathan would ask almost the same questions for each problem, questions that were covered in class multiple times, which helped Haley come to the conclusion that Nathan never really paid attention in class and that's why he was having so much trouble. After they finished Nathan put away his things and they just sat in the kitchen talking.
"Where do you think we'll be in 10 years?"
Haley just looked at him strangely.
"What? I can be contemplative? I do have a brain you know. And I do tend to think about my future."
"I never said you didn't. I just thought the question came out of no where. You may come off as a dumb jock in front of others but I know different."
"Thanks. Now answer my question."
"Well, I know for a fact that you'll be a famous basketball player raking in millions with tons of endorsements. Me? I'll probably follow in my father's footsteps and work in the advertising business."
"Is that what you really want to do?"
"Yeah. I've gone into the office with him a few times and it looks like something I'd really enjoy doing. So, it's something I'm planning on pursuing in college."
"Speaking of college. Are we still going to apply to the same colleges? I mean if you don't want to go to the same college anymore I guess I'll understand."
"Of course I still want to apply to the same colleges. I was actually thinking about applying to Duke, Wake Forest, and of course our parents Alma Mater UNC. I think I'm going to stick around North Carolina and stay close to home. I don't really want to leave Brooke behind and honestly I don't think I could handle living in another state. Are those okay for you? I mean you don't have to be limited to just those just because I want to stay close to home. We don't have to go to the same college"
"Haley, I want us to go the same schools. And I like those schools. I'm fine applying to all three. If that's where you're going to be, then that's where I want to be. That way we can still watch each other's backs. You can warn me about what skanks to avoid and I can warn you about assholes."
"Yeah because the last thing I need is to hook up with another asshole. I really hope that college boys are better at relationships than high school boys. At least more mature. Like if they don't want to be with me, tell me and then go screw whoever you want. That way I can also go and have my fun. And you need a girl who doesn't look so desperate when she is trying to talk to you. Not to mention wearing clothes that leave things to the imagination." Haley laughed.
"I don't see why girls at our school think that they need to dress up in stuff that almost shows me every part of their body. I like to be kept wondering. If they'd keep things a mystery I'd probably think about them more. I mean, does everybody think I'm only looking for sex?"
"Unfortunately yeah. But Nathan you've only had one serious girlfriend all through high school. Granted she cheated on you, but before her you did rack up quite a number of one night stands. I guess they figure since you're not dating anyone anymore they might have a chance as the next one night stand or that they will be your next serious relationship but sex with you would be their way in."
"Well, I guess I can't blame them for thinking that about me then. Hey at least if they think that I'll see the real them and not a bunch a fakes."
"I guess that is a good thing." Haley then glanced at the clock and saw how late it was. "Wow, it's almost one and we have school tomorrow. I think it's time for you to go. I do want to get back to bed and get my beauty rest."
"I don't see why. It's not like it could help you look better." Nathan chuckled to himself.
Haley smacked him over the head. "Jackass. Now I'm taking back every nice thing I said about you."
"You wouldn't want to do that. Then I'd have to take back every nice thing I've said about you. Not that there was that much to begin with." He said as he grabbed his things and headed out the door.
"Oh you are so dead!" Haley got up to chase after him but stopped when she noticed he forgot his cell phone on the kitchen island. She smiled to herself and got an idea. She walked out back spotting Nathan walking past the pool towards the direction of the driveway.
"Oh, Nathan!" She called to him tauntingly. "Aren't you forgetting something"
Nathan turned to look at Haley who held out his cell over the pool. He looked at her in surprise.
"You wouldn't."
"I could."
"Haley, give me the phone."
"Now why would I want to do that?"
"Haley, come on, I was just kidding with you. I could never say anything bad about you. Now, come on let me have my phone."
"Okay, let me hear some of these good things and then maybe I'll consider letting you have your precious cell phone."
"Okay, now you're just fishing for compliments. I didn't know you were that insecure." Nathan smirked at her.
"You must really want your phone to go for a swim." Haley held the phone even closer to the water.
"Okay, okay. You're kind, fun, understanding, honest, great listener, funny, really smart, beautiful, I don't think I know anyone who can beat you at any drinking game, you're awesome when it comes to revenge, and you are probably the best cheerleader I've ever seen. Is that enough? Or do I need to keep going?"
"No. I think that'll do. Thank you for all the nice things you said. I guess you can have your phone back."
Nathan moved closer to Haley who handed him his phone. He quickly put the phone in his backpack then put the backpack on a lounge chair. He then looked at Haley with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Now you pay."
"Nathan, what are you thinking?"
"That I should do this." He then grabbed her by the waist and pulled her into the pool with him. When they finally made it to the surface of the water Haley splashed furiously, while Nathan laughed.
"Nathan Scott! I can't believe you did that!" Haley then started to splash water in his direction.
"Hey! You almost dropped my phone into the pool. I had to get you back somehow."
"I didn't actually go through with it. Don't think that I'm not going to get you back. Remember you admitted that I'm great at revenge. So, prepare for the wrath of Haley James."
"Oooh, I'm really scared." Nathan said as he laughed at her.
"You are so going down."
"Promise?"
Haley swam over to him and put her hands on his shoulders pushing him down as hard as she could dunking him in the water. When he came up again he grabbed her by the waist and threw her up in the air. The two of them continued their water games for a few minutes with plenty of laughter and giggles. They tried their best to keep it down but it was hard to do when they were having too much fun.
"What is going on out here? Do you know what time it is?"
Haley turned around facing her father. "Hi, daddy." She said nervously.
"Haley-bub. Nathan. What are you two doing?" Jimmy James asked the teens with his arms folded across his chest and his foot tapping impatiently.
"You see sir. I needed some help with my homework and I came over because Haley offered to help. Then as I was about to leave she threatened to throw my cell in the pool after I jokingly said something to her."
"Yeah, but I did give it back to him Daddy. And then Nathan thought it would be funny to throw me in the pool. So, it's his fault we're out here."
"Haley, I doubt it was all his fault. Now, let's go. Out of the pool you two."
Haley and Nathan climbed out of the pool and took the towels Jimmy held out for them to dry off.
"Nate, dry off and go home. You do have school tomorrow. And next time you need help with homework do it at a reasonable hour. I swear you two together spells trouble and mischief. Maybe getting new best friends would be a good idea. Yeah, probably would keep you out of trouble more. Crazy kids. What am I going to do with you two? Let's go Haley-bub. I need to get up early for work." Jimmy just rambled on while Nathan and Haley just rolled their eyes at her father's ramblings. He always did that when he caught them doing things they shouldn't be. They just waved good-bye to each other as Nathan left and Haley entered the house with her father. Hey, at least we had fun, Haley thought.