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"Nate, I don't think this was such a great idea..."

"It's a little late now, don't you think, Haley?" Nathan grinned. "Besides, this is fun."

"For who?" Haley asked as Space Mountain began to descend.

She could only close her eyes and scream, part fear, part joy, all thrill. She had always been one to stand on the sidelines and watch the few times she and school friends had visited Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte. But this was Disney World, the mecca and mother of all theme parks and Haley figured that you only live once. So she had been dragged from ride to ride with Nathan, which would have been okay except for the fact that he was one of the most "extreme" "no fear" people on the planet.

"So are you having a good time or what?" Nathan asked with a huge grin as they finally had some down time in the food court.

"A good time? I am having a fabulous time! This is awesome! Thank you so much, Nate. It feels like I'm dreaming. Today has been unreal. I rode Space Mountain, the Small World ride, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and the Mad Hatter's Tea Cup among other stuff. I got to take a picture with Goofy, Snow White, and Mr. Mickey Mouse himself...this is stuff I've only ever seen on TV. I'm 22 but I feel like I'm 10 today."

"I'm glad."

"Thank you. Thank you for everything, Nate. For today and all the nice things you've done for me. I don't know how or even when but I swear to you right here and now that one day I am going to pay you back. For today, the plane ticket, the room and board...everything. You have been a saint, Nathan."

"You don't owe me anything, Hales", Nathan said quietly. "When you're at my house and I can look over and see that you're safe, and today being able to see you smile all day long...well, that's more than enough payment for me."

She leaned over and caressed his hand with her own. More than physical stuff or any cash dollar, the most special part about everything was just being with him. His fingers rubbed her own and like some magical scene out of a movie, both leaned in, their faces and lips on a one way path to a passionate collision course.

"Oh shit...look, it's...dude, do you know who you are? You're Nathan Scott!" a teenager wearing Nathan's number 23 Bobcats jersey exclaimed to a bunch of his friends.

"Hey man, how's it going?" Nathan good naturedly obliged.

Fans and encounters came with the territory.

"Man, I can't believe we ran into you here. This is cool. You're my favorite player. I've watched you since you were # 23 at Duke and I got your stats when you were # 23 at Tree Hill High back in Carolina. Man, do you think we could get your autograph?"

"Sure thing, dude. What's your name?"

Haley watched on with a smile as Nathan patiently chatted and signed his autograph for a half dozen or so star struck boys.

"Sorry about that", he mumbled when the kids had left.

"No, no I understand. That's part of the job."

They stared at each other for a minute then looked away, slightly embarrassed by their near give in to temptation just a few moments earlier. Standing and straightening themselves, they returned to the park.

That evening in the hotel, Haley enjoyed a luxurious, relaxing and well needed bubble bath. Afterwards, she got ready for sleep and changed into bed clothes, a nightgown that Nathan had purchased for her among other things. Most of the other Bobcat players were still out partying but there was Nathan on the couch curled up and covered by a thin sheet. He appeared to be sleeping peacefully and Haley kneeled over him, admiring his beautiful form.

"Thank you", she whispered finally, placing a soft kiss on his bare arm.

She crawled underneath the bed's covers and settled in, resting before the long trip home. Meanwhile, Nathan lay on the floor, a smile plastered to his face.

"Sweet dreams", he said.

The trip had been a magical adventure for both, just as much for Nathan as it was for Haley. He would have a much needed five days off but it wouldn't be all play and fun. There were bigger issues to settle including Haley's new living arrangements. Even more than that there would be the upcoming hearing concerning Ricky.