When Nathan and Haley got to the cafe they saw Lucas and Brooke sitting at the counter. When Lucas saw Nathan and Haley he got kind of confused, Haley shot him a smile and Nathan gave him and evil look. Nathan may be ready to forgive Haley, but he wasn't ready to forgive Lucas. Lucas ignored Nathan's glare and smiled back at Haley.

Lucas: Hey Hales.

Haley: Hey Luke, um...do we both have work shifts tonight.

Lucas Nah, my mom said that since it wasn't really crowded we could both take the night off.

Haley: (laughs a little) Yet some how we still both ended up her.

Brooke: Haha, yeah well I was hungry and you can't convince Lucas to eat anywhere but here.

Nathan: Yeah I'd have to say the same goes for Haley.

Haley: I can't help it, I was basically raised here.

Lucas: Yeah, but only because you wanted to see my beautiful face everyday (grins)

Haley: Oh, don't flatter yourself Luke. I was totally here all the time for Karen's wonderful cooking. (jokingly)

Just at the mention of her name Karen walks up behind the four of them.

Karen: Did I hear a compliment about my wonderful cooking. Well no wonder I never seemed to get you out of my cafe Haley. I mean my food got so addicting to you that you actually took a job her. (kiddingly) Hey Nathan, long time no see. You should come around here more often, maybe you'll get addicted to the food like Haley. (Karen smiles sweetly at Nathan and then turns to Haley and winks secretivly at her.)

Nathan: Yeah, thanks Karen. I think I will come around here more often actually.

Haley: Mm..to see my beautiful face. (Looks at Nathan and gives him a little puppy dog pout)

Nathan: Of course.

Haley: Yay! ( She turns and gives Nathan a little peck on the cheek.)

Brooke, Lucas and Karen all beam at Haley. Both happy and surprised that Nathan and Haley were being all lovey dovey again.

Karen: So what would all four off you like to eat. Something of my wonderful cooking?

Lucas: Actually, I was just about to cook dinner for me and Brooke. Hey Hales why don't you come and help so we can make enough food for all of us. Mom, you want some food too?

Karen: Only if I can help cook it.

Haley: Sounds good to me.

Lucas, Haley and Karen all head off into the kitchen leaving Brooke and Nathan sitting at the counter alone.

Brooke: So, you decided to finally forgive Haley, huh?

Nathan: Yeah, I came to the realization that I want Haley in my life and that I don't want to waste another day being without her.

Brooke: So what are you guys like dating again now or something?

Nathan: Nah, I like to think of it more as a courtship. I mean me and Haley are already married and even though we're currently not living together we're beyond the datting phase.

Brooke: Hm..interesting.

Nathan: Yes, my life is interesting isn't it? (jokingly) So Brooke what's up with you and Lucas?

Brooke: Funny, I was just about to ask you the same question.

Nathan: Ew, Brooke he's my brother and plus I'm straight. (laughs)

Brooke: Not funny Nathan, you know what I'm talking about.

Nathan: Wow, is Brooke Davis being serious.

Brooke: Yes I am, now tell me why you guys are shotting evil glares at eachother and like not talking.

Nathan: It's a long story and I don't really want to talk about it.

Brooke: Fine, then I won't tell you what's going on with me and Luke, but you should know Nate, I think you're going to have a hell've a time not being friends with Lucas, but hanging around Haley.

Just as Nathan opens his mouth to respond Lucas, Haley and Karen come out carrying plates of food out. It was clear from Haley and Lucas's expressions that Lucas had told Haley what was happening with him and Brooke. They put five plates of spagetti and meatballs down on the counter.

Lucas: Spagetti and meatballs.

Haley: It was Karen's idea.

Karen: Well, I thought it was appropriate. I mean look at this Bella Notte.

Brooke: Um...ok, Karen my Italian's not that good, remind what that means again.

Haley: ( laughing at Brooke) Brooke, it's from Lady and the Tramp. You know when they go to the Italian restaurant and are eating spagetti and the Italian guy is singing.

Brooke: Um...still not following.

Lucas sits down beside Brooke and puts his arm around her waist.

Lucas: (sweet and caringly) It means beautiful night.

Nathan doesn't wait for Haley to sit down. He grabs her waist and pull her down beside him, almost onto his lap. The he keeps his arm around her waist, almost possesivly, like someone might come over and snatch her away.

Karen, noticing the two couples starting to get cozy while eating, got up with her plate of spagetti.

Karen: I'm going to go eat in the back ok. You kids have fun.

Haley: Ok Karen,. thanks for helping us cook the spagetti.

Karen: Anytime Haley.

Karen then walks away into the other room. The two guys are so distracted just by the fact that they got to put their arms around the girls waists that they hadn't realized the girls were wolfing the spagetti down. After a while Nathan finally noticed.

Nathan: Woah, what is this a race.

Both girls look at him for a minute like he's nut.

Brooke and Haley: Yes!

Lucas: (Obviously just as puzzled as Nathan) Why?

Brooke and Haley just looked at eachother and grinned. Who was gonna finish and get back to the apartment first? Who ever did, got the bedroom.

Brooke: Haley, you know I need those scruchies!

Haley: So do I!

The guys watched the girls totally confused, Shrugged and then began to eat their own spagetti.

Hey guys. Hope you're enjoying my fic. Please comment, I'd love some feedback.

Naley Forever!

Mariah