Chapter 13

Haley's phone rang loudly and she mumbled her apology to Karen and Lucas.

"Hello"

"Hi gorgeous" a sexy and husky voice said on the other line

"Funny Mr. Scott, really funny"

Lucas looked up to Haley. He thought she was talking to him but it seems she's not since her back was turned to him he quickly deduced she was talking to Nathan on her phone.

He couldn't help but eavesdrop on the two's conversation. Haley was laughing at something Nathan was telling her and she in turn seemed very animated with what she shared.

Lucas did not notice his mom nudging him until she took a spoon and lightly swatted him on the head with it.

"Lucas Scott, is that how I raised you?"

"What did I do?"

"You're eavesdropping on Haley's conversation with whomever!

"She's talking to Nathan" Lucas retorted

"and why would that bother you? They're friends Luke. You cant actually be jealous of Nathan are you?"

"What if I am Mom? Would that be so wrong?"

"Luke, if Haley's friendship with Nathan is bothering you then you should go talk to her about it. But I just don't understand why it bothers you so much"

"It feels like Nathan replaced me in Haley's life. I mean, she went through her whole college experience without me."

Karen nodded her head. She understood what her son was telling her and feels bad for him but didn't want to interfere. Whatever was happening between the two all she could do was give them motherly advice.

Haley came back after almost half an hour of chatting with Nathan. A bright smile was on her face. She saw Lucas go in the kitchen and she followed him.

When she entered, Lucas was cooking something on the stove.

"Are you sure you know what you're doing Luke?" she lightly teased.

Lucas didn't even turn to her, he simply nodded his head. He was cooking the red sauce for their pasta, he tried not to show his frown to Haley.

Haley on other hand was oblivious to Lucas' tension, she wrapped her arms to his waist and kissed him on the neck. That's when she felt how tense Lucas was.

"Honey, what's wrong?"

Lucas tried to mask the jealous feeling he was having so he gave Haley a tight smile and shook his head no.

"I'm not buying it Luke. Just tell me what's wrong"

"Nothing"

"Please tell me what's wrong" she pouted still unsure of what was really bothering him.

"It's nothing really. Wait for me outside while I finish cooking this and pop the dvd in the player already"

"Okay" Haley said. She was a little hurt by Lucas' cold brush off. She went to the living room and saw Karen already leaving.

"Hey Haley. I'm gonna go now, Keith's waiting at home already."

"Take care"

Haley sat quietly on the couch while waiting for Lucas to come out. Her mind was spinning with all the reasons why Lucas was so cold to her tonight. She looked around and noticed a keyboard on one corner.

She turned it on and played a few notes. Haley settled herself on the chair and thought of what she should play, unbeknownst to her Lucas already came out of the kitchen.

He bought the keyboard just for her. He hoped she'd use it one day and now that day has come. Lucas smiled happily momentarily forgetting his jealousy.

Let me sleep
For when I sleep
I dream that you are here
You're mine
And all my fears are left behind
I float on air
The nightingale sings gentle lullabies
So let me close my eyes

Haley was so engrossed with the song she was singing. It was a song from a very long time ago.

And sleep
Per chance to dream
So I can see the face I long to touch
To kiss
But only dreams can bring me this
So let the moon
Shine softly on the boy I long to see
And maybe when he dreams
He'll dream of me

She sang softly, remembering the moments she used to sing this secretly.

I'll hide beneath the clouds
And whisper to the evening stars
They tell me love is just a dream away
Dream away
I'll dream away

So let the moon
Shine softly on the boy I long to see
And maybe when he dreams
He'll dream of me

Oooohhh
Dream of me

This was Haley's song for Lucas when they were just friends. As the song ended Haley opened her eyes and saw Lucas. He moved towards her and kissed her forehead.

Haley embraced him, savoring his warmth. In Lucas' mind he was already deciding if he should tell Haley about what he felt about her friendship with Nathan.

"Um, Hales…we need to talk"