A/N: I would just like to thank everyone for the great reviews. It really brought back my motivation. I know this story is moving a little slow but it really is needed as a platform for later. Please R&R. Thanks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The car ride to Rachel's house was full of compliments from both parties. When they pulled up to Rachel's Haley was in disbelief. She had seen Nathan's house and was shocked, but Rachel's was even bigger. Plus, it was on the water. The house was all brick, had a wrap around porch, and three stories. They parked the car and started up the walk.

"Haley you really look great tonight." Nathan said.

"Thanks, but I am so nervous. What if they don't want me here?"

"Then they don't want me here, because you are my girlfriend and where you go, I go so if you aren't at a party then I wont be there."

He wrapped his arm around her waist protectively as they knocked on the door. Rachel opened the door. She quickly seemed to evaluate Haley's appearance.

"Hey guys, Haley you look amazing."

"Thank you" Haley said sheepishly.

"Nathan, you look yummy too." Rachel said in a sexy voice.

"Thanks. So can we come in or what?" Nathan replied.

"Duh, come in"

Rachel led them through the doorway into a crowd of people. Nathan led Haley to his crowd while Haley was envying the mansion she had just entered. The inside was even more extravagant then the exterior. Her attention suddenly went to a blond boy standing in the corner with a certain brunette. She felt Nathan stop so she turned around.

"Hey Nate. How's it been?" Tim said.

" Just great man"

Tim turned his attention to Haley who was slightly hiding behind Nathan. He looked Haley over. His gaze lingering on her breasts. When he finally looked her in the eye he had this look that made her want to put on a parka. Nathan seemed to notice because once again he put his arm around he waist protectively.

"Hey there Haley. You look great!"

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Next time:

The girls talk to Haley Lucas has some thoughts A horrible accident.