Hey guys, sorry this one took a little longer, I was so super busy at work and then when I finally did this chapter I couldn't log in it was going on about a technical glitch, RAGE. anyway here it is.....comment and feedback appreciated, please pretty please :)

Pia

Chapter 14 : By Accident

Nathan walked out to his car after his practise, even now after playing for the LA Lakers it was still such a rush to know that he was doing what he loved. He threw his keys in the air and caught them in his hand, today was better though and he could instantly tell you why. It was because he had seen Haley James today, and even though they hadn't spoken for long he had felt his happiness double, and because of it he had had fun at practice and really shown why he was one of the best players on the team, even the coach had noticed and told him to keep whatever he was doing up. Nathan was so busy playing with his key and thinking about Haley that he didn't notice a person leaning against his car.

"Hey Superstar," Nathan looked up to find a girl he vaguely recognised as one of the Laker girls leaning against the front of his SUV, the front of her tiny top was raised up to exposed an unflattering amount of skin.

"Oh, um hey.....Sandy?" Nathan said trying to rack his brain for her name.

"Sarah," She said with a smile. "But I can be Sandy if you want me to be."

"Um no that's fine, I'll just call you Sarah. So what's up?" Nathan said trying to play it casual even though this was not the Laker girl he wanted leaning on his car.

She walked slowly in what he guessed was supposed to be a sexy way and placed her hands on his chest, "Nothing yet, but I think that can be arranged," She said as she started to slide her hands downwards.

"Ah I don't think so," Nathan said taking a step back.

"I saw you today you know," Sarah said taking a step toward Nathan.

"Oh yeah," Nathan said trying to look bored so she would get the point.

"Yeah, you were staring at me in practise. Did you like what you saw?" Sarah said a she placing her hands on his chest again.

Nathan thought back to the practise he had witnessed earlier that day, he had been blatantly staring at Haley the entire time and no one else. Then it occurred to him, directly behind Haley in their routine was Sarah. No wonder she thought I was staring at her Nathan thought, I have to set this girl straight. A noise of someone walking up broke Nathan out of his thoughts, and he turned to see Lucas walking up to them. Nathan gave Lucas his classic help me look. Lucas seemed to understand, and walked up to the two trying to look worried.

"Nathan, you had better hurry up if you want to make that sponsors meeting, you know they hate it when you're late." Lucas said giving him a concerned look until Sarah turned her head then gave him a wink.

"God! You're right, I completely forgot. Thanks for reminding me Luke." Nathan said turning to his car and turning off the alarm. "Uh see you around Sandy." Nathan said before getting in his car and started the engine.

Nathan had never pulled out of the parking lot so fast in his life, then again he had never been cornered in the parking lot either. Nathan looked to his passenger seat and saw his cell phone lying next to him, he quickly typed in the number he had come to memorise.

"You owe me big time," Lucas answered after the third ring.

"I will buy you anything you want for getting me out of that situation, I seriously thought I going to have to driving her over just to get rid of her." Nathan said.

Lucas chuckled at that, "Yeah but after you left I was stuck with her, she started asking we all these questions about you, like what you're favourite food is. Thank god her phone started ringing so I could slip away while she was speaking. I thought I would never be allowed to leave."

Nathan smiled, "Well now that w have both escaped the clutches of evil, wanna go to Harvey's for lunch?"

"Ah give me an hour and I will meet you there." Lucas said.

"Ok see ya," Nathan said before hanging up the phone smiling. Harvey's was one of his favourite places in LA. He and Lucas had discovered it their first week in LA while searching for some where low key to eat, and had stumbled across this tiny diner. The best part wasn't their awesome burgers and otherwise amazing food, it was that no one bothered them. And even if they did recognise who they were they respected their privacy enough not to hassle them. Nathan hated that, when he and Lucas became famous it seemed to give everyone a right to want a piece of them. The only people who were genuine in their regard for them, were the little kids who really just wanted your autograph and a picture. Not the screaming lunatics that Nathan had had trying to grab pieces of his hair.

Nathan slowly turned into his garage and got out his car, and made his way to his door. I wonder what Haley is doing right now? Wait what? Nathan physically stopped half way through his door. Where did that come from? Nathan sighed, he knew where that came from, they came from the part of his mind that hadn't stopped thinking about Haley since they had played mini golf. He got showered and changed in a blur, his thoughts still concerned with Haley. I bet Haley doesn't have this problem he thought as he reversed out the drive way and into the traffic.

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God I bet Nathan doesn't have this problem Haley thought as she threw down her book. Haley lay back on the couch and sighed, she couldn't focus. Plain and simple Haley James was too distracted by her thoughts of Nathan to read her favourite book. It had been hours since their practise had finished but Haley keep thinking about the way he was looking at her when they spoke. The way his eyes bore into hers, giving her the feeling he was seeing right through her. Haley glanced at her watch, it was nearing 7. If only Brooke was home, she would at least keep me busy, but no she was out with Lucas planning the party, well that's what they had said anyway. Haley sighed before reaching over and grabbing the tv remote. If she had to sit around maybe she could watch something mindless. Haley flicked through the channels trying to find something good but nothing was catching her attention so she continued to flick through. Thank god they got cable otherwise this would be a quick search, finally Haley heard the opening tune of the news and stopped. Well if I have to watch tv and least I can be up to date with my current events, she thought.

"And in sports, it was reported that LA Lakers player Nathan Scott, was involved in an accident involving his car and another vehicle today," The announcer said.

Haley stopped breathing and all the sound in the room seemed to drain away, all she could see was the announcer's mouth moving, but no words were coming out. Focus Haley focus, she screamed at herself, you can't find out how bad it is if you don't focus. By the Haley came out of her trance they were reaching the end of their piece.

"He was transported Cedars-Sinai Hospital, where he is being treated. "

"I hope this doesn't affect the Lakers point average Tony," the anchorman said coming onto the screen.

Point average! Haley's mind screamed. He might be dying in the hospital and all you people care about is how this will affect the Lakers, she thought incredulously. Haley jumped up and grabbed her hand bag and keys before running out the door. Thank god Brooke had gone out with Lucas and had left her car. Haley jumped into the car with only one thought on her mind, getting to Cedars-Sinai and getting to Nathan.