Staring wide-eyed and shocked Haley wasn't sure what to do. The great jock of them all, Nathan Scott, had just told little nobody, Haley James, that she was beautiful. 'I don't know what to do with that' thought Haley. Thankfully Haley didn't have to answer him because her hospital door slammed open.

"Good morning," Lucas exclaimed stepping through the door. Stopping just inside the door he knew he had interrupted something from the red face of his best friend. "Oh am I interrupting?" Lucas asked sarcastically.

"Actually," Nathan started but was cut off by Haley. "No you're not interrupting. Why would you think that?" Haley asked as she laughed nervously.

Rolling his eyes Nathan slumped down in his chair while Lucas went to stand on the other side of Haley's bed. "So how are you feeling this morning?" Lucas asked.

"Oh umm, I actually just woke up but so far so good. I guess I just have to wait for the doctor to come in and release me so that I can go home.

"Well before I came in I tracked the doctor down and he said that a nurse will be in a few minutes to give you instructions and stuff then I can take you home, " Lucas responded looking pointedly at Nathan as he said the last part.

Noticing what Lucas was trying to do Haley bit her lip to keep from rolling her eyes. 'I'll get you Luke' Haley thought. "Well actually I told Nathan it was alright if he took me home. I figured since I'll be lying in bed all day we can catch up on the tutoring that we missed yesterday," Haley responded sweetly. Looking up at Lucas she watched his face go from natural to bright red in a matter of seconds.

Trying to keep his anger under control Lucas asked, "Well doesn't he have Saturday practice since we have a game tonight?"

Getting irritated by them talking about him as though he wasn't even there Nathan spoke up, "Yes he does have Saturday practice you should know I believe you're on the same team. Besides as you know it doesn't start till 2 o'clock, its only 9 a.m."

Trying to lighten the mood Haley played the oblivious one, "Which is why that doctor needs to hurry up. We have a lot of work to catch up on." Looking over at her best friend she felt guilty for making him angry. "Luke why don't you come too. I know you have the same English test we can all study together."

Looking from Nathan's smirking face to Haley's innocent one Lucas responded, "Nah, I'll just stop by after practice. We can hang out till the game tonight."

"Ok, I'll see you later then," Lucas quickly kissed her forehead and then headed for the door. Trying to be the better person Lucas looked over his shoulder at Nathan, "I'll see you later too." Then he was gone.

Turning to look at Haley's smiling face Nathan knew that she had done that on purpose. "You know that wasn't very nice, using me to get back at him like that." 'Woah Nathan, who are you to talk' Nathan thought as soon as he had said that.

As if Haley could read his mind she glared at him, "Oh you're one to talk. Just because I passed out yesterday doesn't mean I don't remember what we were talking about prior. I know you were using me so what I want to know is why you're here still?" Crossing her arms she waited for Nathan to respond.