A/N-I'm Baaaaaack!!! Hey I know I haven't updated in like a year (literally) but I got this review like yesterday that kind of got me into the mood, so...here I am! Hope you like it and don't forget to R&R....BTW-this is what goes on during the party and then later, I realized I didn't leave u guys with many details so here it is......

Disclaimer- yes, I own nothing on the show One Tree Hill, even though I WISH to own Lucas and his cute-little-half-brother!! (CMM and JL)

NIGHT Chapter 9.

The crowd of dancing maniacs was jamming to the ungodly sound that had been pounding in their chests. Actually, half of them could just barely hear the song, the bass was just cranked up to a high.

When Nathan and Peyton bumped into each other at the movies, they had never expected to spend the rest of the night together; but with the direction in which they were headed, that was not an impossibility. Nathan pulled Peyton closer to him. Peyton let out a small laugh as Nathan started to "shake it like a Polaroid picture."

"You're crazy you know that?" Peyton questioned Nathan with glistening eyes. Nathan was one of the sweetest guys that Peyton has ever met. He was caring, cute, and he made her laugh. Peyton hadn't laughed in a while and, with Nathan near her, letting out a smile, or two didn't feel so unimaginable. She hadn't even thought of Lucas and that "other woman" once since she was with Nathan.

"Yeah, I know " Nathan said simply, flashing Peyton his cute smirk and continuing to dance and gulp his drink at the same time. Nathan was heart-broken after giving "his blessings" to the whole Haley/Lucas (his sort-of-half-brother) deal, but Peyton kind of changed that. She came like a gust of wind and took him with her like a leaf. Peyton was unique and intellectual and a total hottie! But, jokes aside, Peyton intrigued Nathan to no end and he had decided, within the four or five hours that he has really known her, that he would follow his gut with this one; he would give himself a chance so that Peyton could give him a chance.

Lucas' heart was slowly melting as Haley shyly smiled at his wonderful compliments for her. He cared for her so much and everyone could tell. Lucas was half-sitting-half-leaning on a stool, away from the rest of the crowd, with Haley's small hands enveloped in his own. Haley was standing between his legs, her nose just barely touching the tip of Lucas'.

"You're so beautiful," Lucas said in almost a whisper, "I'm so happy, Haley." Lucas smiled and Haley simply looked down, it was beginning to become extremely evident to her that he really meant all this and a deep pink color crept into her cheeks.

Lucas knew that his confessing all these emotions to Haley might be overwhelming her and that is probably why she was blushing so much, but he couldn't help it; he loved everything about her. Lucas had never felt so passionately, so much about anyone else. Haley was so important and so special to him that maybe even he didn't realize the extent of his madness. She was so different from the rest. She was so intelligent and so caring, and she didn't have to be half naked for someone to notice just how insanely radiant she was.

Suddenly Lucas felt a rush of emotions. He was overpowered with love and passion. Lucas brought his hand to Haley's chin and gently lifted it up to his lips, giving her a light kiss.

"Mmmmm......what was that for?" Haley asked, surprised, with a grin. Lucas just shrugged, put his arms around her waist, and pulled her close.

LATER THAT NIGHT

Lucas drove Haley home. When he reached her house he looked at Haley, expecting her to get up. A slight "awww" came out of his mouth, but just slightly (remember, guys don't do that). Haley was curled up against the door and sleeping soundly. For a moment all Lucas could do was sit there, and watch her sleep. "She looks so peaceful," he thought, silently, "so beautiful". When he could finally will himself to take his eyes off her, he opened the door and went to the other side of the car. He opened the door and leaned in, bumping his head slightly as he quickly reached so Haley wouldn't fall. "Ow!" he said in a whisper while rubbing his head with one hand and holding Haley with the other. Haley moaned a little and her brows furrowed somewhat.

For the life of him, Lucas could not get this girl to sit up, or move, or nod her head, or get any sign of consciousness out of her!

"Haaaaleeeyyy," he whispered in her ears, all he got was a another groan, "sweety, you have to get up, you're home now." Another whimper. It was late, he knew it was, but it can't possibly be such an insanely wee hour of the night, for Haley, that she can't even get up! She was a rock, and he had to get her in that house tonight, or he knew his fate in the morning. That's it, there was nothing more he could do, he put a hand on her back and slid the other under her legs, picked her up, surprised at how light she was-yes, he had imagined how she would feel in his arms- and hit the car door with his tush, closing it with a thump. He walked up the steps with a sleeping Haley in his arms. He tried to reach for the door to knock, but that was impossible.

He tried the knob, just in case, and found the door to be unlocked. He forced it open and tip-toed his way up the stairs and into Haley's room. Lucas gently laid her safely onto her bed and she curled up to one side, like she did in the car, except this time, she took Lucas' hand with her. He let out a little laugh, the situation he was in was absolutely wonderful, but he knew what he had to do. He lightly moved her arm that held his and turned to leave. But before he could leave, he had to take one last look at her. He turned again and gazed at this goddess that was, now, his. He

moved a loose strand of hair from her face and gave her a feather-light kiss on her forehead, smiled, and turned again. He closed the door to Haley's home and ran to his car; he couldn't wait to get into his bed tonight--all these emotions running through his mind and all these surprises for his "glass-doll" had exhausted him, plus, tonight he would have the best sleep of his life.

Nathan and Peyton had a great time tonight and decided to give each other a chance, yes this was all decided while they were completely sober. Nathan drove Peyton home....

" So," Peyton said as she leaned on the door of Nathan's truck " you want to come in?" Peyton gave a wicked smile to Nathan. He contemplated what he should say, he knew he couldn't stay, his mother would have a fit!

" That's very flattering," Nathan looked down and let out a smile, "but I can't stay." he said as he looked up again, into Peyton's big blue eyes, "Maybe some other time?" She loved the way Nathan looked into her eyes when they spoke, he looked into her heart and her soul.

"Sure," Peyton said and smiled. She knew Nathan wouldn't stay, plus, she was only half-serious, he was a "good boy" and that kind of attracted her to him even more. Peyton waved as Nathan drove off. When she was sure she was alone, Peyton did a little happy-dance while running through the front door of her house.

Nathan could do nothing but smile. Smile at this night, smile at Peyton, smile at his slight jealousy with the Haley and Lucas thing, he just smiled. His mouth began to hurt soon, but he still just smiled. Anyway, he reached the front of his house and walked into the door.

Karen looked like she had been sitting there, on the couch, watching a chick-flick, with a box of tissues, and his sleeping uncle at her side for a while. When Nathan walked into the living room, he looked at Keith almost snoring and his mom holding a couple of tissues to her tear-streaked face and her eyes glued to the television.

" Hi, mom," Nathan said with a little laugh. Karen made a "hmmm" sound and waved a hand in his direction. "OK, so....uhhh I'll be going to sleep now. G'night" Nathan said before, waving and rushing up the stairs, relieved that his mom got to Keith before she got to him. Nathan lay in his bed smiling yet again. He had made a couple of mental notes:

Haley/ LucasOK,

Me /PeytonGOOD,

B-ball teamGOOD,

Crazy revenge for LucasNOT UNTIL HE HURTS HALEY,

Mom/KeithVERY GOOD!

It was like a bunch of post-it's in his head, he thought and laughed, turning on his side, and closing his eyes. It had been an awesome night!

There it is people! I can't believe I'm back, anyway plzZ R&R!!! give me sum suggestions, and I know this wasn't a really GREAT chapter but I just HAD to add a couple of cute details into the story....Tune in next time to the Wild and Crazy Adventures of Yogi Bear (LOL-inside joke!!)