I know your face, your eyes,
Your lips, your taste
I love the way
You know just what to say

''I think she knows,'' Haley whispered to her boyfriend, the fear was pretty evident in her voice. She knew that Brooke was either going to crush her with a hug, or Julian would freak, probably resulting in her best friend getting his ass kicked. Nice. She glanced up at Nathan, who was glaring at the cheerleader, and covering his ear with his free hand, not moving his arm from her shoulder.

Brooke marched over to them and pulled Haley by the hand, bringing her over to Julian's locker while Nathan followed behind, none of them noticed the pout on his face from having his girlfriend dragged away from him.

Haley realized that as soon as they reached the mathlete's locker, his girlfriend immediately leaned into his side, it was like they couldn't go a minute without touching. It reminded Haley of how she feels when she's around her boyfriend, so she took his hand when he reached them, needing to feel him in some way.

''Thanks Brooke,'' Nathan muttered. ''For deafening me.'' he elaborated.

''I think the whole school is going to have a heart attack,'' Brooke laughed, her dimples showing. ''Me dating a mathlete, and Nathan dating his tutor.''

Julian rolled his eyes, despite knowing she didn't mean it in that way. ''Thanks, babe.''

Brooke stood on her tip toes a little and kissed his cheek sweetly. ''I meant that everyone's going to have a heart attack because they're surprised that me and Nate found two gorgeous people to date, and they've missed their shot.''

''Thanks, Tigger.'' Haley smiled at the bouncy girl, trying out her new nickname.

''Ooh,'' Brooke mused. ''I like that.''

''I thought you would,'' the tutor laughed. ''So, how are you guys?''

Brooke waved her hand dismissively. ''Stop avoiding the subject, Tutor Girl. You two are together, right? Because if you're not then I think I started a rumour.''

''We are,'' Nathan confirmed, unable to wipe the smug grin from his face, and then he glanced at his empty wrist. ''C'mon, we're late for class. Haley can tell you all of those girly details later.''

''But I don't wanna wait 'til the dance class.'' she whined. ''I wanna know now.''

Haley rolled her eyes mockingly. ''Maybe you should join the dance class, you sound five years old right now.'' she teased. ''Later, Brulian.'' Haley said as she and Nathan started walking back down the hallway towards the class they conveniently shared this morning, with Mia too.

''I love that!'' Brooke shouted to their retreating figures.

Haley glanced back at her with a cheeky grin. ''I thought you would.'' she shouted back, sticking her tongue out playfully, causing both of the girls to laugh as the shorter girl continued to make her way down the hallway, holding her boyfriend's hand.

''Oh yeah,'' Nathan remembered with a smile. ''It's your dance class tonight.''

''Are you staying?''

''Of course,'' he chuckled. ''Wouldn't miss it for the world, promise.''

Haley laughed. ''You're just saying that because you have to stay or Lily will kick your ass.''

Nathan shook his head with another laugh. ''No, I'm staying because I want to see my gorgeous girlfriend do the two things she loves, dancing and teaching. I see how happy you are when you're teaching them, Hales, and it makes me happy too.''

''You really think so?''

He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it lightly. '''Course.''

They reached their classroom and turned to each other; they had to be inside but wanted a moment before they went in. After this class, they wouldn't see each other until lunch, which Haley has to spend in the tutor centre to do her tutor work today. She doesn't have to go everyday, but she's got to grade some of Nathan's practice tests today and put them in his file. Since they've got together yesterday, the only time they spent apart was when Nathan went home to sleep, then they saw each other the next morning for breakfast, so they've hardly had any time apart. This would be weird for them, considering they missed each other last night when he went home, and that was only for about ten hours.

Nathan leaned forward to kiss her softly, but a forced cough interrupted him.

''Nathan, Haley.'' Whitey greeted gruffly, glancing at the two wearily.

Haley felt the blood rushing to her cheeks as she took a step backwards. Being caught by the guy who is like your grandfather about to kiss your boyfriend was beyond embarrassing, it was completely mortifying. ''Hi Whitey.''

Whitey smiled at her kindly. ''Hi Haley. Nathan, can I talk to you for a second?''

''Yeah,'' she nodded quickly. Haley started to walk towards the classroom, as she passed her boyfriend she muttered, ''Good job.'' before entering the classroom and taking a seat next to Mia at the back. Clay was sat at the desk in front of them, with an empty seat next to him, reserved for Nathan. The two of them were definitely friends now, but Nathan was slightly wary of him because they now share the same tutor.

Nathan smiled sheepishly at his coach. ''What's up, coach?''

''Are you and Haley together now?''

''Yeah,'' he nodded proudly. ''Why?''

''Just so you know, son, if you hurt her again, then me and you are going to have a serious problem.'' Whitey warned sternly, sending Nathan an if looks could kill glare. Haley is like a granddaughter to him, of course he wants to protect her, and he knows that Nathan can do stupid things sometimes, and he doesn't want Haley to get hurt because of them, he doesn't want her to get hurt at all.

Nathan looked at him strangely; he didn't know that his girlfriend and his coach knew each other that well. He knew that they had to have met because Whitey suggested for him to get tutored by Haley, and when Nathan ignored her that day, Whitey didn't look too happy about it. He just didn't really understand why. But he wasn't going to question the now slightly pissed off old man about it, not when he was supposed to get back on his good side apparently.

''She's really important to me, coach,'' Nathan breathed. ''The last thing I wanna do is hurt her.''

Whitey slapped Nathan on the shoulder. ''Good.'' he said. The coach then opened the classroom door and poked his head in. ''Sorry Nathan's late, he was talking to me.''

The teacher nodded as Nathan entered the classroom quickly and took a seat next to Clay.

''I didn't know you and Whitey were so close,'' he muttered to the girl behind him.

Haley giggled. ''You should be happy we're close, if it weren't for him then I wouldn't have tutored you in the first place.''

''Hey Hales,'' Clay turned behind him when he saw the teacher was writing on the board. ''Can you tutor me today at lunch? I have a quiz this afternoon that I really need to pass.''

''Clayton,'' the teacher scolded. ''Turn around.''

Nathan snorted at the name, despite the fact Clay has just ruined his lunch time plans with his girlfriend. But it also gave him a perfect opportunity to make dinner plans instead, it could be their first date after her dance class. Note to self: Get ideas from Brooke.

''Sure, Clay.'' Haley whispered behind him a couple of minutes later.

She walked the hallway that Monday lunchtime. Of course, she was incredibly mad. Nathan Scott, the guys she's like for years is dating Haley James, his tutor, the nerd. Despite her numerous attempts to make him want her, the candy gram, the flirting, when she and her best friend started to talk to him at trick (yes, he ignored them, but that's not the point), she even embarrassed Haley in front of him. And he still doesn't want her.

She turned a corner and saw Haley stood outside the tutor centre, waiting for someone. So she pulled something out of her pocket and pressed a button, record. Clay Evan's then walked past her and walked towards Haley, with his typical grin on his face.

''So, how much is this gonna cost me?''

She frowned, what was he talking about? Before she could hear Haley's answer, her best friend appeared behind her. ''There you are. C'mon, I've got a perfect thing to say in the next note.'' the girl informed her, grabbing her hand and pulling her back down the hallway.

But she couldn't help but wonder what Clay was paying for.

''So, how much is this gonna cost me?'' Clay asked Haley as he walked over to her at the door of the tutor centre.

Haley rolled her eyes as they walked inside. ''You make it sound dirty,'' she told him lightly, causing him to chuckle. ''It depends how many hours of tutoring you need, just pay me at the end of the week, that's what Nathan does.''

''Speaking of you two, I can't believe he finally asked you out.''

Haley looked at him strangely as she sat down across from him, it felt weird that the guy across from her wasn't Nathan, it might take some getting used to at lunchtimes. ''What do you mean, finally asked you out?''

Clay scoffed in disbelief. ''It was so obvious that he wanted to be with you. I think I knew it before he did himself.''

''Really?'' she asked in surprise, feeling her heart speed up. How long has he liked me? she wondered as she reached into her bag and pulled out a history sheet. Haley saw Clay nod when she glanced at him, causing her lips to curve up into a smile. ''Do you have your history book?''

''Yep,'' he said, popping on the 'p'. Clay grabbed his bag from the bottom of his chair and pulled out the book.

''Okay, read through the dialogue on page 47 then answer these questions,'' she instructed, handing him the sheet. ''Then we'll go through where you've gone wrong, and I'll give you some tips to help you out on the quiz you're doing today, it's all based on what's on this page.''

Clay nodded and started to read what was in the book.

Haley felt her phone vibrate and her heart leapt, hoping it was her boyfriend, her face fell when she realised it was Rachel. It wasn't like she didn't want her best friend texting her, she just hoped it would be Nathan. Is it sad that she's missing him crazily after only a couple of hours apart?

You're lucky I'm in lunchtime detention right now because I'd be shouting at you down the phone. Why did I have to find out from Brooke Davis' Facebook status that you're dating Nathan? And why don't you even have a Facebook account? x

''Clay, do you have Facebook and free internet on your phone?'' Haley asked the boy across from her.

''Yeah,'' he nodded. ''Why?''

''I don't have a Facebook,'' she said sheepishly. ''And I really have to check something, can I please go on it? I won't do anything weird, I promise.''

Clay laughed before pulling his phone out of his jean pocket and handing it to her. ''Sure.''

It took Haley a moment to figure out what to do, she didn't have a Facebook because Rachel always gets into arguments on there, and Haley doesn't want to be part of that. Plus, she doesn't have time to go on it anyway. It doesn't sound too exciting if you asked her, all it was people writing what they did and people reading it.

She found Brooke Davis on his friends list (she knew that Brooke would be there, Brooke knows everybody) and clicked on her name. Haley read the latest status, Naley together, finally! :)

Haley rolled her eyes, she should have expected something like that from Brooke.

''Thanks Clay,'' she said, handing it back to him.

Clay just stuck it back in his pocket as he continued to read the words in his history book.

Sorry Rach, Haley started to text back from her own mobile phone. I'll call you with details later x

You have to tell Damien, he can't find out from anyone else x

Nathan felt his eyes start to close as he slouched in his chair at the back of the classroom, he was so bored. Tim was actually paying attention, because his eyes never left the front. But maybe that was because Bevin's desk was there and the immature basketball player couldn't take his eyes off her. But Nathan didn't really care about that, he cared that he missed his actual girlfriend though. Luckily, class ends in twenty minutes so he gets to see her when they have a tutoring session, then it's her dance class.

He glanced up and made sure the teacher wasn't looking before pulling his phone from his pocket, typing three simple words.

I miss you x

Haley jumped when she felt her phone vibrate on her pocket, she grabbed it quickly and read the text, trying to stop the smile forming. But being Tutor Girl, she would hate to get into trouble because of this.

You'll see me soon so stop texting, you'll get me in trouble x

Nathan just had to laugh when he read that, causing the teacher to glare at him from the front desk, but luckily he didn't spot the phone in the Scott boy's hand.

Despite her objection, Nathan sent her a reply.

I was thinking about what happened with Whitey earlier and we don't know each other that well, do we? So how about we play twenty questions? x

See, he used grammar again, knowing that she wouldn't be happy if he didn't write properly. Her excuse was that sometimes he could get confused and write down the wrong spelling in his words in class because he got it mixed up with how he texted it. So he did as she said, causing the word whipped to pop into his mind.

Later x

Haley sat on the bonnet of Nathan's SUV, waiting for him to come and meet her, but he was running late for some reason. She tried calling him, but there was no answer, and she had no other way to get home. People were looking at her again, so she glared at them if she saw someone looking at her strangely. Don't they have anyone else to look at?

She then realised that this would be the perfect time to tell Damien, before he went on Facebook, he probably added Brooke too after Saturday at paintball. And it's not going to be hard to figure out who Naley is, even with Damien's small mind. Fear crept in her stomach, she just hoped Damien wouldn't react too badly, but she knew that he wasn't exactly going to be happy for them, far from it.

''Hey James,'' he greeted casually when he answered the phone, clearly he doesn't know.

''Do you want me to be happy?'' Haley blurted out, getting straight to the point. She knew that if she got further along in the conversation then she'd back out, so she has to do this now.

''Of course.''

Haley took a deep breath, feeling the nervous butterflies in her stomach. ''I'm dating Nathan.''

''WHAT?'' Damien exclaimed immediately. This wasn't happening, his best friend can't date the guy he dislikes. He doesn't say hate anymore because they actually kind of had a good time on Saturday and Damien realised that Nathan wasn't actually as bad as he used to be, thanks to Haley. But that was beside the point, this didn't mean she could actually date him.

''Please don't freak out,'' she begged.

''How can I not? You're dating that asshole!''

''He's not an asshole,'' Haley defended instantly. ''He's a really good guy, Damien. I really like him, a lot. And he feels the same way about me, please will you give him a chance, for me?''

Damien thought about it for a moment. For once he was actually happy that Haley lived so far away, then he wouldn't have to see her and Nathan together. But if she still lived at Oak Lake, then she'd never have to meet him in the first place. The thing that was making actually think about this was that his best friend actually sounded happy, and he realised that she's not sounded like that until after Christmas, and she started tutoring Nathan. Maybe the Ravens basketball player could actually be a good thing for Haley, despite Damien's doubts about him.

''I trust you,'' he finally said. ''So I'll try and get to know him, for you.''

A smiled formed on her face, and all of those scary flutters in her stomach disappeared. ''Thank you.''

But then they returned suddenly when something popped into her mind, a conversation she had last week with someone who makes her feel a little sick.

Lucas sighed, knowing that she would push him on the subject further if he didn't tell her the truth. ''You can't tell anyone,'' he ordered sternly, taking another deep breath. ''I have... I have HCM, it's a h-''

''HCM?'' she asked incredulously, panic rushing through her. ''That's genetic. Does Dan have it? Or is it Karen?'' Haley asked shakily. She felt incredibly selfish, but she hoped it was her boss, and then Nathan wouldn't have this awful heart condition.

''Dan.''

''No,'' Haley whispered, feeling tears fill her eyes. Nathan might not be able to play basketball anymore, Nathan could die. ''It's serious, that's really serious. Nathan could have it!'' she shouted in a panic, running her hands through her hair roughly.

Lucas' eyes widened. ''You can't tell him.''

God, Haley wishes that she never agreed to a week, now she has to wait until Friday until she can tell Nathan about it, or before Lucas can. Despite the worry for her boyfriend, she worried about her best friend's health too. ''Damien, do you get a physical every year for basketball?''

Damien chuckled darkly. ''James, my Dad might be an ass, but he's a doctor, and he loves me in some twisted way. So yes, he makes sure I get one every year, and an EKG. Why?''

''Uh,'' she paused. ''I read this story in a sports magazine about some player who had HCM and died on court while playing, I just don't wanna lose you.''

''Since when do you read sports magazines?''

''It was one of Nathan's,'' she lied.

Haley could practically hear Damien's discomfort down the line. ''Don't wanna know,'' he said. ''But you're never gonna lose me, Hales. I promise.''

''Hey beautiful,'' a familiar voice called from behind her. Haley turned around and smiled at the sight of her boyfriend walking towards his car, with his hands stuffed in his pockets. She was pretty sure that he was the beautiful one in their relationship.

Damien groaned. ''Uh, I heard that. I'm gonna go. Bye James.'' he said, flipping his phone shut before he had a chance to answer.

Haley frowned at her phone before placing it back in her pocket, still sat comfortably on the bonnet of the car.

Nathan reached her and kissed her lips softly, making his tingle. ''Who were you talking to?''

''Damien,'' she responded. ''I told him about us.''

''What did he say?'' he asked in amusement. ''Did he threaten to beat me up?''

''This isn't funny,'' Haley told him sternly. ''And no, he was really supportive actually.''

Nathan raised a doubtful dark eyebrow at her. ''Really?''

''Well, he didn't say that he was gonna kick your ass, he said that he'd give you a shot. That's something.'' she said. ''Anyway, why are you so late?''

''Uh,'' Nathan ran a hand through his spiky raven hair. ''My teacher wanted to talk to me.''

That was a lie. He really bumped into Brooke when he was walking out of school, he asked her if she would take Lily home after dance class to return the favour as he took Gaby home last week. Nathan told her about wanting to take Haley to dinner somewhere and asked for suggestions, so Brooke eagerly suggested that they have dinner on the roof of the café. She even offered to set it up for them while they were at the dance class, and she promised Julian would help, too. But that still meant that Nathan now had to take Gaby to dance class, so she was going to get taken to the café about half an hour before the dance class and Nathan would take her while Brooke was decorating. But it was all going to be a surprise, so he didn't want to tell Haley at all.

''Did he catch you with your phone?'' she asked, sending him a pointed look.

''Uh, yeah.''

''I told you he would,'' Haley exclaimed. ''This proves my point.''

Nathan laughed, placing his hands on either side of the bonnet so she was boxed in. ''You're such a nerd.''

''But I'm your nerd,'' she whispered, the rise and fall of her chest suddenly quickened by how close they were. Haley could even feel his warm breath on his face, it smelt like orange flavoured bubble gum, her favourite.

He nodded, bringing his face closer to hers. ''You got that right.''

Haley wrapped her arms around his neck and brought his face towards hers, she giggled with a nod. All laughter stopped when he pressed his lips onto hers, causing her knee's to go weak, making her glad to still be sat on his car. Her hands played with the hair on the nape of his neck as their tongues fought.

Even if they don't know it yet, anyone could see what was happening.

Haley James and Nathan Scott were completely falling for each other, fast.

''Haley!'' Lily screamed in excitement when she saw her dance teacher walk into the café (when it wasn't even the day of her shift) with Lily's raven haired brother that 5pm on Monday. The young girl knew this because she was counting down the time before her dance class, like she does every week. She ran as fast as her little legs would carry her from the corner booth of the café, her smile widened when Haley crouched down and opened up her arms to give her a hug. Lily squeezed her as tight as she could. ''I've missed you.''

''You saw me on Wednesday,'' Haley giggled as she hugged Nathan's little sister back.

Lily pulled out her hand and counted on her fingers. ''That's... that's five days!''

Haley mock-gasped in surprise, she extended her hand for a high five. ''Well done.''

The six year old slapped her dance teacher's hand. ''I got all of my seven out of ten questions right on my quiz today, Haley, seven!''

''Seven?'' Nathan gasped from behind his girlfriend; he picked his sister up and placed her in his arms. ''That's amazing, Lil. You're getting smarter than me.''

''All thanks to Haley.''

''Well, that's because Haley's amazing, too.'' Nathan told her as he walked further into the café so they weren't blocking the entrance any longer.

Haley heard his comment and grinned at him. ''You got that right.''

The three of them sat at the booth. Lily sat back in her seat and focussed on the picture she was drawing, she didn't realise that her brother's arm was wrapped around Haley's shoulders, and that her dance teacher was snuggling into Nathan's chest contently. Lily was too focussed on the picture she was drawing as neatly as a six year old could.

Karen Scott hurried over to their table, smiling in relief when she saw who her 'son' was sat next to. ''Haley, thank God you're here.''

''Hey Karen,'' Haley smiled kindly at her boss. ''What's up?''

''Anna's sick, she can't make it in work today.'' she informed her employee, referring to another girl who worked in the café. ''And it's so busy today, I have no idea why, so can you please help me out?''

Nathan thought the urge to glare at his step Mom. ''She has to work in half an hour, she doesn't have time.''

Karen shrugged. ''That's fine, I just need someone to clear the tables, and the rush will be cleared by then.''

''Will she get paid?''

''Nathan!'' Haley admonished before turning to his 'mother'. ''It's fine. I'll go and put an apron on.''

''No, no it's not.'' Nathan objected, standing up. ''She shouldn't have to work when she's not even gonna get paid, she barely gets time to herself and you're taking it away.''

Karen glared at her the boy she raised, well, if you would call it that. Yes, she could easily pay Haley a couple of dollars for half an hours work, but she knows that Haley's kind enough to work for free, and Karen would love to take advantage of that to save herself some money.

''Nathan,'' Haley repeated. ''It's fine.'' she stood up and cupped cheek with her hand, she placed a soft kiss on his set jaw.

Nathan sighed in defeat as Haley shuffled out of the booth and followed Karen into the back. He just hated how some people just wanted to walk all over her, that wasn't fair. She works so hard just to get into college, four jobs is a lot. And now his 'Mom' is making her work for no money at all, despite how much of a hard worker Haley is. Nathan knows that Karen won't give her a bonus, or just surprise her with money for employee of the month which Haley deserves to get every month. And all of that just makes him despise the woman who claims to be his Mom even more.

''Natey,'' Lily drawled sweetly. ''Why did Haley just kiss you?''

Of course, his little sister always made the smile reappear on his face. ''Well, yesterday I asked her to be my girlfriend, and she said yes.''

Lily's face lit up, like Nathan's words were like same as flicking a switch. ''Haley's your girlfriend now?'' she asked, getting a nod in response. ''Natey, that's the best thing ever!'' Lily squealed in excitement.

Nathan chuckled with another nod. It does feel like the best thing ever.

The door jingled open and Gabby walked in, pulling Julian (who had become her new friend) by the hand. Brooke quickly scurried in, looking around the café for Haley, hoping she wouldn't see her, before dragging Mia by the hand through the café and into the back in two seconds, so no one really noticed her, not even Haley who was now washing dishes unhappily in the kitchen.

Nathan frowned in confusion. ''What's going on?''

Gaby took a seat next to Lily, smiling at her best friend before looking at the tall boy who sometimes buys her ice cream when Lily asks him to. ''You're taking me to my dance class.''

''I know,'' he nodded in annoyance, turning to the mathlete he asked, ''Why did Brooke and Mia run into the back?''

''We're setting up for tonight,'' Julian told him. ''You're welcome, by the way.''

Nathan smiled gratefully. ''Thanks, man.''

It was official, his and Haley's first date was going to be amazing.

AN: Okay, so maybe this was slightly fillerish, but at least now Damien knows:) So obviously the next chapter is going to be the date, some Brulian, Baley, Lily, and lots of Naley cuteness. I hope you liked this anyways. SONG: OMG, 21 chapters and I've finally put in a ROCKET TO THE MOON song, ah, I love them. I normally try and put them in anything, but I thought I'd save it for something special. Anyways, the song was ON YOUR SIDE. Listen to it, you'll love them.

C - You read, All My Heart, right? Well, I hope you like this one, too. And Haley's feelings for Lucas are long gone, don't worry. Thanks for reviewing!

mazzy - I'm glad you found it funny. And I hope you liked Lily's reaction. Thanks!

marie-eve - Hey! Thanks for reviewing. I'm really glad you're enjoying this story. And I update on Sunday's and Wednesday's, if it's any different I'll let you know, and sometimes I update early if I feel like it. Thanks again:)

I'm still in slight awe from how many reviews I get in each chapter. I'm so thrilled everyone's enjoying this, so please review! You know what you get in return;)... it's a preview, for anyone who didn't know. x