Nathan and Haley began dating after that they spent time together jogging, playing basketball, and going out to dinner. Weeks had passed, and Cooper had everyone over for a bbq. Haley was outside playing ball with Stephen and Talan. On the patio were Nathan, Deiter, Kristen, Jessica, Mike, and Cooper who was grilling the streaks. Kristen yelled, "Haley come on let's go watch some tube or dance."

Haley replied, "Alright just one more game."

Kristen turned to Nathan and whined, "You ruined her you know that."

Nathan laughed, "I didn't ruin her; she is the one who came to me wanting to learn the game."

Deiter stated, "Better watch out one of these days she might show you up in basketball."

Nathan remarked, "Not in this lifetime."

Mike responded, "You never know she did beat you in a running race."

Deiter puzzled, "You got beat by a girl?"

Nathan yelled, "Haley!"

Haley walked over with Stephen and Talan and spoke, "Good game boys." Nathan gave her a look "What?"

Nathan questioned, "I thought you said you weren't going to tell anyone?"

Haley asked, "Tell what?"

Nathan answered, "That you beat me that day on the beach."

Haley smiled and stated, "Oh that I think I said I wouldn't tell anyone in Tree Hill. I never said anything about not telling anyone who lives here."

Nathan smirked at her just when Cooper walked in with papers. Nathan puzzled, "Is that what I think it is?"

Cooper replied, "You are now an emancipated minor."

Haley questioned, "So are you going to be coming back to Tree Hill?" Haley was worried for a second he never mentioned about getting emancipated.

Cooper responded, "He's going back along with me we will be living together."

Jessica asked, "So are you not going to be racing then?"

Cooper answered, "Yes I won't be racing I will be taking a break." Cooper smiled at Nathan "Taking some family time."

Stephen puzzled, "So when are you two going back?"

Cooper spoke, "In a few days."

Haley didn't say anything she wasn't going back until the end of the summer. Haley also wondered if things would be the same after they went back. Would their relationship survive?

Later that night Haley was sitting out on the beach Nathan joined her and spoke, "Hey."

Haley said, "Hi" Haley remained quiet Nathan knew her well enough to know something was on her mind. Plus the fact she's been distance since dinner.

Nathan asked, "Hales what's wrong?"

Haley questioned, "Is our summer romance ending?"

Nathan looked at her and wasn't sure what to quite say. Nathan answered, "I don't know Hales." He wanted to keep seeing Haley, but she called it a summer romance did that means this was all just a fling to her. That is what she had to think it was otherwise she wouldn't have called it that. "There's a lot of history in Tree Hill and there isn't here, so I know it's hard."

Haley thought 'History I knew he still loved her. So we were just a summer romance.' Haley took a deep breath and tried not to cry she replied, "Yeah you're absolutely right so when you leave we'll just call it quits. It's not like anyone at home knows about us anyways; unless you said something."

Nathan thought 'She doesn't care great Nathan Scott you are a loser' Nathan stated, "I didn't tell anyone."

Haley smirked, "Great then we'll have no problems than."

The next few days went by rather fast and it was already time for Nathan and Cooper to leave. Stephen and the gang came and told him goodbye, but Haley didn't even come to tell him goodbye Nathan wondered if their relationship was all a big joke. Maybe she was just getting back at him for messing with Lucas way back when. It would make sense since when he first saw her she hated him and then feelings changed so quickly. Cooper said, "Nate we can't wait any longer" Nathan hoped in the truck and away they went.

After they had left Haley pulled up realizing she was too late. Haley just wanted to say goodbye and take back those things she had said. But it was too late now she has to live with the decision she had made.