The next morning Nathan went for a jog on the beach and noticed Haley. Nathan said, "Hey" Haley continued to jog and ignore Nathan. "So how about a race to the pier, bet I could beat you." Haley looked at Nathan skeptically "Come on you and your shortness can even have a head start."

Haley said, "That is mean you shouldn't judge someone by their appearance."

Nathan remarked, "You're one to talk."

Haley replied, "I'm not judging you by your appearance just by your personality."

Nathan responded, "Well than I could judge you by…"

Haley stated, "Watch it buddy."

Nathan spoke, "What? I was just going that you're pretty cool, and from what I can see you're pretty damn hot!" Haley almost seemed happy when Nathan called her hot. Haley didn't have a self confidence problem, but hearing it from a guy like Nathan was definitely making her something else.

Haley asked, "So you ready to get beat by a short girl?" Nathan nodded, but before he could say anything else Haley had already started to run for the pier.

Nathan took off after her, but by the time he reached the pier she was already doing a victory dance Nathan remarked, "You cheated."

Haley replied, "You are the one who said they would give me a head start. Look who's feeling pretty short now."

Nathan smirked, "I let you win" Nathan was taking heavy breaths.

Haley spoke, "Aw that is so cute! Did I bruise your ego?"

Nathan exclaimed, "What? No way."

Haley responded, "Well if it makes you feel any better I promise not to tell anyone back home; that tutor girl beat Nathan Scott." Nathan gave her a bewildering look "What?"

Nathan answered, "It's nothing I just didn't know you worked out."

Haley laughed, "I can be athletic when I want to be, but I like to be in shape. You know I am not just a nerdy brainy tutor girl."

Nathan went to say something, but Stephen and Kristen pulled up in Stephen's truck. Kristen stated, "There you are" Kristen noticed Nathan "Hey Nathan we were on our way to your house next. My parent's are throwing this big snazzy dinner party, and you're invited. Haley you and I need to go dress shopping come one girlfriend." Haley waved goodbye to Nathan and hoped into Stephen's truck.

Nathan went back to the house Cooper said, "So we're going to this…"

Nathan finished Cooper's sentence "Dinner party at Kristen's house already had been informed. So how do you know everyone here?"

Cooper explained, "Well Stephen's dad is one of my sponsors. Kristen's brother, Mike works with me. I'm a race car drive Nate everyone wants to know me."

Meanwhile at Kristen's house Kristen questioned, "So what is up with you and Nathan?"

Haley sat in the kitchen with Kristen, Stephen, and Mike. Haley answered, "He lives in Tree Hill; you know how Lucas is my best friend?" Kristen and Mike nodded "Well he's Nathan's half brother, and back home he's a jack ass, yet Lucas has stated recently he has changed. Maybe he has, but I have seen what he put Lucas through, and how he has treated his girlfriends. So I really don't know what is going on or what I think about him."

Mike puzzled, "Is this the same brother that took Lucas' hazing too far when he joined the team?" Haley nodded yes "Lucas used to tell me it was best to stay away guys like him."

Kristen and Haley noticed how serious Mike had gotten. Kristen stated, "Did you know he is Cooper's nephew."

Mike questioned, "Are you serious? There is no way that it is the same guy because Cooper talks highly of his nephew that is visiting him. Guess I will have to meet him and make my own decision."