hello my fellow fanfictioners! here is another update for you. thank you for the awesome reviews! and thanks for the opinions on my story. i think i'll go ahead and write it just now. but it won't be up untill i am a good few chapters ahead of myself, like this one. more waiting now means less waiting in between chapters. anyway. enjoy!


28. Before It's Too Late

Haley peered at herself in the mirror. She was so worried about how she looked. Brooke had insisted everyone dressed formally for her party, and she wanted to look the best. It was her party of course.

It was going to be hard, over 100 people were going. Once you added the two squads together along with some old friends and some new ones, with some cousins and classmates, you got a lot of people.

Brooke came through, she looked absolutely gorgeous. Haley was so jealous. Brooke was dressed in a lilac dress. It came down to just after her knees and was a halter neck. It flared out at the bottom and clung to all the right places. She was wearing simple black heels. Her hair was twisted into a fancy up do and her make up was perfect, with a hint of lilac sparkling on her eyelids. She was going to make many heads turn, but most importantly, catch Lucas' eye.

'Boys are going to be so jealous that you are taken Miss Davis.' She smiled.

'Same goes to you.' Brooke winked.

'What do you mean? I'm not taken.'

'But you might as well be.' And with that Brooke walked off, leaving Haley confused.


Brooke opened the door to Nathan and Lucas, both dressed in tuxes. They came into the apartment, and found that they were there first. Lucas had made them leave early so he could see Brooke before everyone else.

'Hales! Boys are here!' Brooke shouted.

Haley emerged from the bedroom. Nathan was speechless. He literally couldn't move, nor could he take his eyes off Haley.

She was dressed in a pale but bright blue dress. It had thin straps and a slight v-neck. It flared out at the bottom, which came to just above the knees, and revealed white netting underneath. Around her waist was a big white bow, tied perfectly at the back. Her perfect feet were in white high heels and her blue painted fingernails held a white clutch. Her just cut perfect blonde hair cascaded onto her shoulders, curled perfectly, and one side was pinned behind her ear. Her make up was simple, but there was a blue shimmer on her eyelids.

'Oh my god Haley. You look so amazing!' Brooke squealed.

'Yeah you do, so gorgeous.' Lucas added.

Haley smiled and looked at Nathan. 'Nathan?' she asked.

But Nathan couldn't say anything. He was so taken aback by her beauty. No words could describe how amazing she looked.


Haley's face dropped. 'You don't like it.' She whispered, once Brooke and Lucas had gone to the bedroom for a quick make out session.

'No. Haley.' Nathan said walking forward. 'You mustn't think that.' Her touched her face. 'You look so beautiful. I was speechless.'

Haley's eyes brightened up and she smiled. Nathan looked into her eyes. God, he wanted so much to kiss her. She gazed back. She leant forward and gave him a hug. It was just a friendly hug though.

The doorbell rang, causing them to spring apart. Nathan went to answer the door, the guests were here.


The group of teens all sat in the living area while Brooke got drinks. She was making some fancy cocktail she came up with herself.

Peyton, Rachel, Lucas, Nathan, Mouth, Chase, Skills, Bevin, and Jake were all at the apartment. They were all chatting and having a good time.

Peyton still wasn't telling Haley what band was playing at her party.

'It's supposed to be a surprise!' she giggled.

'Just tell me!' Haley pleaded.

'Ok.' Peyton sat up straighter in her seat. 'There is a band playing, and a dj.'

'That's not really telling her Peyton.' Brooke smiled as Haley sighed and fell back on the sofa. 'Now guys, you will love this.' She handed out the cocktails.

Haley tasted hers. It tasted really good, but it was mostly alcohol. She wasn't going to complain, she hadn't been drunk in a while. And it was her birthday! Her and Brooke were secretly taking flasks into Tric. They couldn't let Peyton know because she would get angry. They had to be careful.

Nathan sat down next to Haley and she blushed as his leg brushed hers. She needed to stop being childish.

'Haley! Open your presents!' Brooke squealed with excitement.

Brooke had already bought Haley lots of new clothes and some new make up, which Haley really needed.

Haley sat up straight and pulled the pile of presents over to her. She started to unwrap, making all the appropriate noises and thanking the correct people.

Peyton had got her chocolates and a Jackson Waters vinyl Album. Rachel had given her 50 in a card and Bevin got her a silver watch. Skills, Chase and Mouth had all chipped in and bought her a large basketball jersey, NBA live for the play station and some hip hop album. Jake and Lucas had given her 50 in a card, and a small silver bracelet. But Nathan's present was the best.

The small box was wrapped in turquoise paper with a white bow. Haley carefully unwrapped it and opened the box. Inside was a silver necklace. The chain was thin and shiny and on the end were two hearts, one silver, one gold. They overlapped each other perfectly, and could be detached and attached. Haley was speechless. Tears formed in her eyes as she looked at her gift. She looked up at Nathan; he just blushed and smiled back.

'Let's put that on you.' He whispered.

Haley felt shivers down her spine and his hands grazed her neck. The necklace fitted perfectly and looked amazing.


It was crowded at tric. Nathan squeezed through the groups of people. It seemed that the whole two schools had turned up rather than just the people who were invited. He scanned the crowds for Haley. He couldn't find her. Peyton had asked him to find her so she could be put on the stage for everyone to sing happy birthday to her. He knew she would hate that but it was all part of the fun. Then Peyton was to introduce the band that was playing.

Nathan heard her laugh. That beautiful laugh. He turned round and found her in the middle of the dance floor, strutting her stuff. He wished he could dance, he would be right there with her. He saw all the guys from his class drooling. He chuckled; she was way too good for them.

He walked over and touched her arm. She squealed with excitement and pulled him in closer.

'Dance with meeee!!' she shouted.

Nathan could smell the alcohol off of her breath. She and Brooke must have brought an extra stash. Haley was really drunk. He tried to sway to the beat, but Nathan was no dancer.


Haley was having a blast. Brooke could tell she was pretty drunk. She had been dancing and chatting to everyone as if they were good friends. Nathan had found her and they had danced for a while, but now Nathan was leading her up onto the stage. Brooke was proud of Haley, she had come so far.

Brooke watched as Haley saw Peyton standing on the stage and ran up to her, squealing about how good the party was. The crowd had noticed people on the stage and their attention was fixed on Haley and Peyton. They chuckled at her antics; everyone knew she was drunk.

Brooke sighed and smiled when she felt Lucas behind her. She leant her head back against his chest, watching the stage. This night was good, and it was going to be great.


ok so reviews? the party will be up next. and just for a wee spoiler, i'm going to tell you that you will hate me!

sorry guys! reviews though?