Chapter 3: A New Search For Love

To Lucas, for now, Taylor was still a blur. He wasn't sure if they were quite there yet, you know, the love thing. Although what seems so funny to him is that, he was feeling the same thing he felt with Peyton. But then, he was so confused but he thought, 'Maybe Peyton and I were never meant to be, could Taylor be my one?', he quickly woke himself up.

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Meanwhile at Tree Hill...

Nathan and Haley came out of the bathroom. They were like screaming and were just having fun. Haley stared at Nathan and Nathan stared at Haley. Nathan was giving Haley a romantic look, it was like, he was simply melting to her or saying to her, 'Haley, I love you. You're the one I want to spend my life with.' And Haley just stared at him like she was melting something that just can't be read by Nathan. But he just stared, looking at Haley's attractive eyes, sweet lips, smooth face. He just can't resist it.

Then, out of the really, really, sweet eye-to-eye talk, somebody knocked once more, at their door.

What a big surprise, it was Deb. As usual, Haley answered the door. And of course, Deb was so surprised, you can even try shocked because Haley was only wearing Nathan's new shirt where in there was a 'Just Married' print on it. And so Haley said,

"Oh! Mrs. Scott--- uhm... are- are- are you-uhm- here for—N-Nathan?"

"Aahh... I thought I was. Who should talk anyway, other than the owner of this place, unless that shirt of yours means something."

Haley can't reply to that statement of Deb's. She knew that she was only interfering their family. Specially now, Deb and Dan are separated and then she gets into the picture and everything is just going to be different with Nathan. Haley knows how important Nathan is to Deb. So, she didn't want to say anything yet. But then, Nathan appeared,

"Yoh, Hales, who was it? Oh! Hi mom."

"Hey sweetheart!"

"What are you doing here? You know that if Dad finds out that you're here, he's going to be mad at you."

"He can't anymore sweety, we're already divorced, remember? Well, just dropping by. Can I come in though or your house is already crowded?"

Deb stared at Haley and Haley just give an embarrassed face so she entered the house.

"Oh, uhm, no of course not. Sure, you can come in."

When Deb entered the place, it was really loaded with dirty stuffs. There was even a bra at the sofa seat. And there were shirts and socks and Haley's shirt on the floor. It quickly went into Deb's mind that they had sex. Just as simple as that. But Nathan and Haley acted innocent so Nathan said,

"Uh, sorry about the mess, Mom."

"Oh—No, no, it's fine, I find it very interesting."

"Want coffee though, Mom? Or something to drink? Eat? Whatever?"

"Aahh.... Yeah sure, maybe coffee will be fine."

"Okay, I'll ask Haley to do it for you because she makes the best coffee ever. I'll just call her."

Nathan looked for Haley and he found her at his room. Watching T.V.

"Hey baby..." Nathan said in a sweet, flirty way.

"Nathan, what is your mom doing here?"

"She came to visit me. Why do you have a problem with that?"

"No, just that, maybe she's not quite happy about us getting--- you know?"

"(Sigh) Non sense, she's completely fine with it."

"You told her didn't you?"

"Nope, I haven't. But I know that she will be."

"Me too."

"Well, now that she is you're mother-in-law, she would really appreciate it if you'll make her a cup of coffee."

"Fine!"

Haley slowly headed to the kitchen, so Nathan spanked her butt and so she quickly went in the kitchen. Nathan was laughing at Haley, but quickly went to her mom, at the sala. Deb was glancing at Haley but looked at Nathan. Nathan said,

"Why? What's the matter mom?"

"Nathan, be completely honest with me. Is there something going on between the two of you?"

"That's what I was going to tell you mom."

"I'm listening."

"Mom, you know, and don't deny, and no offense, but ever since you and Dad actually, way, way before that, Haley was the only person that understood. And she's the only person that truly loves me. And she takes care of me now. And--- I just feel happy when I'm with her. I love her so much. And she feels the exact same way. And mom, I hope that you will understand this, but, as tragic events happen, things happen too."

"And what would that be?"

Haley was peeking at them, but they didn't notice her.

"(Nathan took a deep breath and stared at his Mom's eyes) Mom, I married Haley."

"What!" Deb was shocked. Overly shocked that she was so mad. Everything just run into her head. Words were coming out of her head 'She ruined my sons life!' and she was just so mad. But then, she thought, 'I don't have any choice anymore, it already happened'

"I'm sorry mom."

"No, no, Nathan, you don't have to be sorry. You love her, and she loves you. And that's all that matters. You sis what you wanted."

Nathan hugged his mom and Haley was just touched with what she was watching. She cried a bit. Deb called her,

"So, where's my new daughter-in-law?"

Haley went out of the kitchen and hugged Deb.

"You're both going to be fine. Just keep the love strong and you can face all the challenged together." Deb said in a motherly way.

"Thanks."

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Peyton went to the video shop and grabbed some DVDs for Brooke. And, while she was paying at the counter, the cashier guy said to her,

"Hey, you sure you want to watch this? I mean, I think you're a really brave girl and all but---"

"I can watch it, alright?"

"Okay... That's $20."

"Here..."

"Thank you. And have a nice day."

Peyton gave him the interesting look. She was really freaked out about him. He was acting just---just like---Lucas! Peyton thought, 'OH MY!' So, she turned around, and walked her way to her car. And went home.

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Brooke was sleeping in her room. She woke her up and said,

"Hey Brooke, want something to wake you up?"

"Hhmm...That seems interesting. Hit it."

"I got this film at this video shop. And they said, it was the scariest!"

"Woohh...what is it?"

Then Peyton played the DVD and the title appeared. Brooke said,

"(Sigh) SCARY MOVIE! Peyton!(she hit her with a pillow) How silly can you be?"

"How stupid can YOU be?"

"Whatever! I'm not watching this. I've watched this a million times now!"

"I don't care, I'll just. Go somewhere."

"Again? Can I come with?"

"Uhm... maybe not today."

Peyton quickly drove to the video shop and found that guy.

"Hey you're back!"

"I just wanted to talk to you."

"Really, why?"

"Do you know Lucas Scott?"

"Yeah... And I know that you're Peyton Sawyer."

"Really? How'd you know? Are you from---"

"Tree Hill? Yeah... By the way, I'm Marc Hillman. Lucas' mothers' nephew. You don't see me a lot in school, but I see you often."

"Well, are you doing anything tonight?"

"Nope. Why?"

"You wanna hang-out?"

"Yeah sure."

"I'll meet you at the court at 7."

Then, Peyton left. The reason why Peyton asked Marc is because she already lost Lucas, she doesn't want to lose this one too. She knows that it was quite early but she had an impression with him. He was charming, very cute, nice, tall, sporty, the Brad Pitt type of guy mixed with Ben Affleck. He was very attractive and she just didn't want to lose him. But there was something she didn't know.

A/N: Sorry, I cut it once more. Well, you'll be expecting a lot of new characters so watch out from more chapters.