Little Moments

Chapter 29: Lesson Learned

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A/N: Wow guys I can't believe it, over 500 reviews before even hitting chapter 30. You guys all rock, and I can't thank you enough for letting me know what you all think. So, as I had said, I'm updating next day to give you a bit of a reward. Last chapter jealous Nathan made an appearance, but this time someone else is getting jealous. Wonder who? Read on to find out.

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Haley opened the door to the quaint little house she shared with her husband, brother-in-law, and 18 month old son. She had just come back from her 8:00am public speaking class, and as she set her bag down she heard the pitter-patter of little feet.

"Mama!" Jamie waddled over to Haley and raised his arms, "Up."

Haley picked up her son and smiled, "Hey baby." She pressed a sweet kiss to his head and walked toward the kitchen.

Nathan was rinsing a bowl out in the sink and turned when Haley walked in, "Hey, how was class?"

Adjusting Jamie on the other hip she smiled, "Good, we didn't do too much." Haley looked to Jamie and smiled, public speaking had nothing on that little guy, he was her world and if she could she'd skip all of her classes to spend time with him she would.

Nathan wiped off his hands and leaned against the counter, "Well I gave him some cereal and part of banana for breakfast."

"Nana!" Jamie raised one of his arms in the air and showed off a few of his teeth when he smiled.

Both Nathan and Haley laughed at their son's enthusiasm. Haley set Jamie down and he started to play with the toy basketball on the floor. Haley walked over to Nathan and smiled, "So he ate well?"

Nathan nodded, "Yeah, I think he'll be fine for a while."

Haley looked up to Nathan and brown met blue. He was such a perfect husband, and a wonderful father. "You're kind of great at this dad thing."

"Well you're kind of great at this mom thing." Nathan grinned and wrapped his arms around his wife.

Haley smiled, stood up on her tip-toes, and kissed Nathan. It was a good thing Lucas was in class because if he had been there he would have had to leave the room. Things were getting better though, Lucas was slowly but surely getting over it.

"I gotta go, I don't want to be late." Nathan looked over to the clock on the oven, "And do you want to meet me at the library around eleven forty five so we can trade off and maybe pick up some lunch before your one o'clock class?"

Haley scrunched her brow, "Why eleven forty five? Doesn't your class end at eleven?"

"Yeah, but I'm gonna go over the reading I missed because of that away game, and Blake has the notes so I can get caught up."

Haley looked up to Nalthan, "Wait, for World Lit?" He nodded and she spoke up again, "You know I can help you with that. I'm am gonna be teaching literature." She gave him a playful smile.

Nathan didn't want to make her feel bad, but he knew Haley hadn't read the particular story, and it would just be better to get the notes from someone in his actual class. "I know, but Blake has my professors notes. You know I'd rather hear about it from you but..."

Haley got it, even if it hurt her feelings a little bit she understood the logistics. "I know, that's fine. We'll meet you at the library at eleven forty five."

Nathan kissed her forehead and smiled, "I'll see ya later." He grabbed his backpack and looked back to Jamie, "Bye Jamie, be good for you're mom."

Jamie turned his head and stuck out his right hand, opening it and closing it, "Bye bye."

Haley watched her son wave goodbye to his father, it was the hardest part of her day. Jamie always took it well though, he'd only got upset when he was really young and now that he was a year and a half, he seemed to understand why they had to leave better.

She walked over to her bag and started taking out her books replacing them with her next classes. As she tucked away her own World Literature textbook she had a ping of jealously run through her. Tutoring was her thing, it was the whole reason she and Nathan were even together so the idea of someone else give him help didn't sit right with her.

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When Nathan's class dismissed he waited up for Blake so they could walk to the library. Nathan was leaning on the wall waiting when he felt his pocket vibrate. He flipped open his phone and saw a picture message of Jamie from Haley. Apparently he had somehow crawled into the dryer and fallen asleep. Nathan laughed out loud when he read the text, That can't be comfortable, and NOT safe, I'm buying locks ASAP.

Nathan replied back, At least he'll smell like dryer sheets, haha.

Blake came out of the classroom, "Ready?"

"Yeah." Nathan nodded and they turned to walk toward the library. He felt his phone buzz again and looked at it. True, see ya in a little while. Nathan smiled and shook his head then turned to Blake, "Have you ever heard of eighteen month olds taking naps in dryers?"

Blake looked over to Nathan, "No, but my aunt drank bleach when she was a baby."

Nathan grimaced, "Ugh."

"Yeah, but she turned out alright, super bright and very pasty." Blake laughed and smiled, "I'm kidding, sort of. I mean technically she's fine, and she is really smart and has very white skin."

Nathan laughed, "Well I just got a text from Haley with a picture of Jamie in the dryer."

Blake's expression turned concerned, "Oh God, was it on?"

"No, no it was off."

"I was about to say." Blake laughed it off.

The two of them started laughing and when they reached the library he and Blake found a table and they got out their books. Sitting across from Blake, Nathan experienced a bit of deja vu. He'd done this before, been tutored, but with a totally different person. Blake was nice but it felt strange not having Haley across the table from him, and he kind of missed it.

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Haley had gotten Jamie buckled in the stroller and when she was headed out the door she saw Lucas.

"Hey Hales, where are you off too?"

"Oh hey, we were just going to meet Nathan for lunch." Haley looked down to Jamie and smiled.

Lucas kneeled down and looked at his young nephew, "Well my afternoon class got canceled so if you wanna leave him here with me you can." Lucas smiled, "What do you say J. Luke? Wanna hang out with me?"

Jamie smiled wide signaling to Haley that it was fine if she left Jamie with Lucas. They did love spending time together. Haley thought it over, on one hand she didn't want to just leave Jamie with Lucas because it was convenient, but at the same time she really would love to spend time with Nathan.

"Are you sure?" Haley lifted her eyes from Jamie to Lucas.

"Yeah, yeah, you and Nathan go have lunch together, we'll be fine here. Right Jamie?" Lucas smirked at the little boy.

Haley smiled when she saw Jamie reach out for Lucas, "Okay." Lucas wheeled the stroller back towards the house and Haley called back to him, "Thanks Luke."

Lucas smiled and nodded. He knew that Nathan and Haley hardly got to spend anytime alone together. It would be nice for them to have lunch together, just the two of them.

Haley started walking towards the library thankful that Lucas was around. She didn't know what they'd would do without him. He really should get some award or something for everything he'd done.

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When Haley walked into the library she figured that Nathan was still working with Blake and headed up to the second floor. As she looked around she stopped when she saw him. Some girl was leaning over him pointing at his book. Haley's eyes went wide and she took a deep breath.

She walked over to Nathan and cleared her throat, "Ugh-um."

Nathan looked up shocked, "Haley!? Wha, What time is it?"

"Eleven forty five." Haley coughed out.

"Really? Sorry, we must have lost track of time. Uh, Blake this is my wife Haley." Nathan looked back to the girl who had just been leaning over her husband.

Blake smiled at Haley, "Hey, I've heard so much about you, and you have the most adorable son ever."

Haley gave Blake a half smile, "Thank you." Never in a million years had she thought that Blake was girl. So not only was Nathan getting tutored in a subject she was quite good at, he was being tutored by some other girl.

"You know, I think I've seen you at basketball games." Blake looked Haley over.

"Are you a basketball fan?" Haley raised her eyebrow.

Blake nodded, "Yeah, I played in high school and I love going to the games."

Nathan cut in, "I didn't know you played in high school."

"There's a lot about me you don't know." Blake flirtatiously shot back.

Haley peeled her eyes, wondering if she was hearing things right. This girl was flirting with her husband. Not only that but Haley couldn't help but feel like she was being replaced by some better version of herself. Not only did Blake tutor Nathan but she was also a big basketball fan.

Haley looked over at Nathan, "I've got class in an hour so if you want to get lunch we should probably go now." It came out a little meaner than she had intended.

Nathan caught the tone in Haley's voice and turned to her, "Yeah, that's fine." He turned to Blake, "How bout we meet up again tomorrow and finish going over the last half?"

"Sure" Blake nodded and gathered up her stuff.

"So where do you want to go eat?" Nathan packed up his stuff and before he knew it Haley turned to walk away.

"I don't care." She managed to mumble out.

Nathan scrunched his forehead together and didn't really understand why Haley was acting like she was. Once he caught up to her she kept her eyes forward and didn't speak a single word to him.

Nathan didn't know where they were headed but just followed Haley's lead. Eventually he realized they were going to the local diner on campus. He stepped in front of Haley and opened the door for her but her demeanor didn't change.

When they sat down Nathan ordered their usual sandwich and salad, and watched as Haley played with her straw.

"Hales what is wrong?"

Haley cut her eyes toward him, "What's wrong? Nathan, that girl was all over you."

He laughed, "Blake?"

"Yeah, Blake." Haley rolled her eyes

"Haley she was just helping me." Nathan looked over to Haley sincerely.

His blue eyes didn't comfort her this time, "So her flirting was just extra?"

He tried not to laugh, "That's just the way she is, kind of like Brooke. And she's dating one of the guys on the team. That's how I knew to ask her for help."

With that Haley felt a little better, but not good enough to stifle her jealousy.

The waitress came over and placed their food down. Haley had gotten a simple caesar salad and Nathan got a club sandwich. Normally Haley always got at least a bite so he offered her some.

"Here you want some."

She stuck a forkful of leafy greens in her mouth and shook her head no.

"You sure?"

Haley took a sip of her water, "Positive."

Nathan felt a huge wave of guilt pass through him when he heard Haley speak. There were few occasions when she had gotten really mad about something and this was one of them. But he didn't really know why. He had no interest in Blake and she really was only helping him catch up from the days he missed.

He decided to change the subject, "So where's Jamie?"

"With Lucas." Haley chewed her food then spoke up again, "He said he would keep him so we could have lunch together, alone."

Nathan smiled, Lucas really was a great brother. If only the tension between Nathan and Haley was a nice as Lucas.

"So how did Jamie end up in the dryer?" Nathan smiled at Haley who's mood seemed to change just a little at the mention of their son.

She laughed, "I don't know, I put a load in the washing machine, then put up the dishes, and suddenly I realized Jamie wasn't around. Naturally I start to freak out..."

Nathan laughed, "Naturally."

She squinted her eyes and smiled, "...so I ran around the house looking for him and then found him. In the dryer."

"I can't believe that he did that." Nathan took a bite of his sandwich and shook his head.

"I know, it scared me to death. What if the door had shut." Haley looked worried and ran her hand over her brow, "I'm seriously buying locks as soon as I get out of my next class."

Nathan watched her take a bite of her salad and smiled at her. Something about her being all maternal was very sexy.

Haley saw the way he was looking at her and she could feel a slight blush spread on her cheeks; but then she remembered her ill fated encounter with Blake. Instead of reciprocating Nathan's feelings, that not so familiar ping of jealousy hit her. She sipped her water and tried to think about the situation. Yeah, she was still upset about that.

She took a last sip of her water and got up, "I gotta head on, my class starts soon. I'll see you back at home."

Nathan stood up expecting a kiss goodbye but he got nothing. No kiss, no hug, no 'I love you'. He watched her walk away and knew that she must have been really mad about Blake but he couldn't wrap his head around why.

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Nathan walked into the living room of the house and saw Lucas and Jamie watching the screen. Jamie didn't even notice his father walk in.

"Baby Eisenstein huh? Nathan looked at the screen then to her brother.

Lucas scrunched his face, "What? It's kind of mesmerizing." Nathan and Lucas both watched Jamie and he bounced with the music. "See."

Nathan laughed and the two guys walked into the kitchen.

"So how was lunch." Lucas got a bottled water and turned to Nathan.

"Bad."

Lucas raised a brow, "Bad? What do you mean bad, did you get bad food?

"I wish." Nathan sighed, "Haley's mad at me."

"What? Why?"

Nathan shrugged, "I don't know man. She came and met me at the library and I was studying with Blake and I think she thought Blake was flirting with me or something."

Lucas shook his head, "Please tell me Blake is a girl."

Nathan laughed, "Yeah, and that's the thing. I think Haley was upset that Blake was a girl."

"Did you not tell her that Blake was a she?"

Nathan shook his head, "No, I didn't think it mattered."

"And what were you two doing there?"

Nathan scowled at Lucas, how could he ask him that, it wasn't like he was sneaking around. "She was just tutoring me in World Lit to help me catch up."

Lucas took another sip out of his water bottle and patted Nathan on the shoulder, "Exactly."

Lucas walked out of the kitchen leaving Nathan alone with own thoughts. He played the day over in his head and then it hit him. He knew exactly why Haley had gotten upset. He shook his head and muttered a single word, "Shit."

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Nathan was waiting for Haley to get home. He checked his phone and it was 2:33pm. Her class got out at 2pm so she should be home. Then he remembered that she was stopping by the store first. Lucas had taken Jamie to the park at Nathan's request so he could apologize to Haley. When he heard the door open he stood up.

"Hey I'm home." Haley called out as she walked in the door. She had a bag from the local hardware store in one hand and placed her backpack down.

Nathan walked over to her and was twisting the wedding band on his left finger. "Hey."

Haley looked up and saw Nathan in front of her, "Hi." She gave him a small smile.

"I'm an idiot." Nathan spoke directly to her.

"What?" Haley set the hardware bag on the floor.

"I'm and idiot, I'm sorry. I just realized that when you saw me today at the library that...Blake was kinda sorta doing what you do. Tutoring me."

Haley hadn't said anything so he continued.

"And at the time I didn't think anything of it. But that's our thing, tutoring."

Haley sighed and walked over to him.

"Haley, I never meant for you to feel like you were being replaced or anything; or to make you jealous or upset, it was just that Blake has the notes."

"I think I may have overreacted a little though."

Nathan shook his head, "No, I don't think so. I think if I saw you tutoring some other jock I'd lose my mind."

Haley laughed, "Really."

"Hell yes. Don't you remember what happened at that New Year's party? And you weren't even tutoring him."

Haley smiled. She did remember that night. She took a step closer to Nathan and looked at him concerned, "But why didn't you tell me Blake was a girl?"

Nathan shook his head, "I don't know, I didn't mean to keep it from you, it just never crossed my mind." He looked down like he was in trouble but then back to Haley, "But speaking of Blake, I've got a question for you."

Haley raised her eyebrows, "What's that?"

"Will you tutor me in World Lit Haley James?" Nathan smirked at her and wrapped his arms around her waist, "I hope you say yes, because I called that other one and said that I didn't need her. The only one I need is standing right in front of me."

Haley took a deep breath and smiled at her husband. She ran her hands over his shoulders and pulled him down into a kiss.

"So is that a yes?"

Haley smirked, "Yes." She kissed him again, "Where's Jamie?"

Nathan kissed her jaw and then down to her neck, "Out with Lucas."

Nathan pulled away and looked at Haley. He could read her better than any book he'd ever picked up and smiled, "There at the park, so we have a while." Haley couldn't hide her blush well because as soon as Nathan saw it he laughed and kissed her passionately.

As they made their way to the bedroom Nathan thought back to how he'd said that the only tutor he'd ever need was right in front of him. It was true. It was stupid now that he thought about it, to ever get someone else. Because the truth was, nobody would ever be as good as Haley. She was all he would ever need.

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There you go guys. Some of y'all had asked for jealous Haley so I hope this was something along the lines of what you had wanted. If not, let me know, send me a scenario you want and I'll see what I can do. Again, I can't say how very excited I am that this story has gotten the feedback it has. All of your reviews really make my day better. So with that said, let me know what you thought of this one and I'll try and post the next chapter soon. Valentines Day is coming up soon so expect a chapter about that soon! Review please.