A.N Ok I wasn't actually intending to update today but with so many reviews in the last couple of days how could I not. I have been so shocked by how positive they all were because I truly thought that the last chapter was sub standard and had been driving myself nuts trying to fix it and not knowing how. A special thanks to pinkpony who reviewed nearly every chapter right from the start. Its always interesting to hear what people think of the story when they actually get to read the story so far in one hit. Well I'm going to keep this short and sweet. I'm a bit hungover and extremely tired as I was out getting drunk for my birthday yesterday and spent today going to job interviews. Hope you enjoy it. Oh one more thing there seems to be a bit of confusion about the mention of Tim at the end of the last chapter. I promise you will find out soon enough what he has to do with the story and as for the reason he hasn't been mentioned before well hopefully that will become clear too. What can I say I like to have a bit of intrigue in amongst all the sex I write. Ok so much for keeping this short but just thought I should let you know that Paolo's restaurant now has a name in tribute to my time in Rome the other week and the fantastic restaurant I ate at.

Michelle I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was definitely time for some action between them. As for Josh well this chapter should answer any questions you have about whether or not he will remain involved in the story. The mention of Tim was deliberate. I just waited till now to bring him into it. He has a certain role to play in this story. Hope you enjoy this chapter and will look forward to hearing what you think.

heather dawn Wow that was an enthusiastic response considering I thought the last chapter was definitely sub standard. I've decided not to keep you waiting so hope you enjoy this one just as much. Thanx for the support about my job situation too.

hilaryhilary No they didn't quite get that far in the supply closet. Very close but not quite. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good to see the threats are still coming through. Not that I listen. LOL.

Britt Thanx for explaining and thankyou so much for that review. It makes my day when I get a review like that one. I hope you enjoy this chapter just as much. They are so seemingly perfect aren't they. Pity it can't last for them.

hesfadedme Glad you enjoyed it and thanx for the compliment.

pinkpony Ok so I take it you like the story. Its great to have a new reviewer and I loved the reviews that you sent. Plus you were the only person to hazard a guess as to what the bit at the end of Chapter 19 was about. Good job. Looking forward to hearing what you think of this chapter and the ones to follow.

MeSpikeAndAngelinA3sum Wow that was an effusive review Nats. Thankyou so much. I really didn't think that last chapter was very good so I was a bit surprised by your review but very grateful. Hope you continue to enjoy all the other chapters just as much. Because you can leave reviews like that whenever you want. LOL.

JAELI You ask I deliver. Two chapters in just overtwo days. Its great to have a new reviewer and I hope you continue to enjoy the story. I'll look forward to hearing what you think about the next chapters. As for Haley's secret I promise it's not going to be too much longer before you will all know the truth.

Kate Glad you enjoyed it. It was about time the two of them gave into all that obvious passion. You'll find out soon enough who was at the Hotel. I hope you enjoy this chapter too. Thanx for the review.

Cap'n Keira Sparrow I'm really glad you think so because I truly didn't think that last chapter was very good.

kaos2405 Yes well I think we'd probably all like to be in Haley's shoes at the moment although I'm not sure you'll still feel that way as the story progresses. I loved the latest chapter of your story so hope you are busy typing away even as I write this so I can see what happens next.

Chapter Nineteen

When Haley awoke the next morning she remained where she was not wanting to move and risk breaking the wonderful moment that allowed her to once again be in Nathan's arms.

It was so hot laying there with the light cotton of the sheet sticking to her naked skin but the ocean breeze fluttering the curtains caressed her skin as she threw off the sheet and she knew there was no place she would rather be at that moment.

Feeling movement at her back she turned her head smiling at him over her shoulder.

"Good morning," she said.

"It is indeed," he agreed .

"Its late," she told him "if we're going to have breakfast we really should get up."

"I'm quite comfortable here and the only appetite I've got at the moment I'm pretty sure can be satisfied right here in this bed."

"You want to order room service," she teased.

"Not on your life I have everything I want right here," he said lightly.

Leaning his head down he nibbled gently on her shoulder.

"Unless you really want to get out of this bed?"

"No," she giggled "that's the last thing I want to do right now."

"Good," he said "because I was prepared to tie you up if need be."

"Ooh" she said "that sounds interesting maybe we can try that later."

"Don't tempt me," he laughed.

"Don't worry Nathan I'm not going anywhere."

Moving away from him she lay on her back and watched as he ran an admiring gaze down her body.

Tracing a finger over her collar bone he smiled as he saw her shiver in response to his touch.

Moving over her he straddled her and allowed his tongue to follow the path of his finger.

"Ummm" she said "Why do I get the feeling we're not going to be venturing far from this bed today?"

"You figured that out huh?"

In response she scraped her fingernails over his back recalling how he had always enjoyed that in the past.

His eyes lit up at her touch and feeling emboldened she pushed lightly at his chest.

"Roll over," she said "It's my turn to be on top."

Complying eagerly with her request he moved onto his back grasping her hips as she moved to straddle him.

She ran her fingers lightly over his chest stopping briefly to play with the silver ring in his nipple.

Continuing her exploration she stroked the muscles of his stomach and then allowed her hand to drop lower wrapping it around his length and enjoying the look of rapture on his face as she began to move her hand gently up and down and stroked her thumb over his tip.

Leaning over she teased his hard nipple with her tongue and heard him moan in appreciation.

Quickening the tempo of the movement of her hand she felt him harden in response and felt a certain pride that she was able to invoke such a response from him.

Not saying a word she moved herself over him hovering above him just for a moment before sliding down encasing his length inside of her.

Lifting herself up slightly she slid back down, repeating the movement over and over gradually picking up speed.

His hands grasped her hips and held her in place as he thrust up into her one last time before exploding inside of her sending her into raptures of her own.

She collapsed down onto his chest temporarily spent and felt his arms encircle her.

"Wow," he said after a few minutes of silence only interrupted by their laboured breathing "can we wake up like that every morning."

"I'll see what I can arrange," she said with a laugh raising her head from his chest to look at him.

"So" she said "What else are we going to do today since I guess we're going to get up now?"

"Who said anything about getting up?

As far as I'm concerned we're just getting started."

"Really?" she said with a slight air of disbelief.

"Yeah," he said "its time for me to return the favour."

"Favour?" she inquired curiously.

"Lay back and I'll be only too happy to show you what I mean." He said moving to lie on top of her and treating her left breast to the exquisite pleasure of his tongue and lips.

Several hours later they lay completely sated.

The rest of their holiday was spent in much the same way.

After five years apart they could barely get enough of each other and left their room only when it became necessary for food.

On one occasion they decided to go for a swim in the hotel pool but found themselves unable to control their lust for each other even in the presence of others and soon had to return to their room at the request of staff in deference to the feelings of other guests.

When the day came a week and a half later that it was time to return to Tree Hill Haley couldn't help but feel a certain sense of dread about what their return to reality could hold in store for them.

Things had been so perfect between them and she couldn't help but worry what the intrusion of real life could do the paradise that they had been experiencing.

Nathan noticed her consternation and commented on it.

"Hales what's wrong?"

"Nothing" she said injecting a false cheer into her voice but he was not so easily fooled.

"Hales come on talk to me if something is bothering you then we need to be able to talk about it otherwise these last two weeks have been in vain."

"I don't know" she told him "I guess I'm just worried about what will happen when we get back to Tree Hill.

I can't shake this feeling that something is going to go wrong and spoil things between us."

What she wasn't telling Nathan was that although she had been very happy being back with him a niggling doubt had remained in her mind throughout their time together.

It was mainly due to the fact that despite all the time they had spent together they still had not really sat down and had a meaningful conversation.

Sure they had talked but their conversations had centred around the inconsequential as if they were both afraid of what could happen if they were to speak frankly with each other and although Haley had done her best to block it from her mind the spectre of their past still hovered over their heads and the reason she had left five years ago remained unspoken.

Nathan too was keeping his thoughts close to his chest and had continued to be plagued by curiosity and fear about her disappearance from his life five years ago and the reasons behind it.

However neither of them were prepared to share these thoughts with each other and so both pretended to themselves and to each other that everything was once again perfect between them.

The flight home was a nervous affair for both of them the tension only relieved when Haley went to the bathroom halfway through the flight and Nathan followed minutes later.

Their entry to the mile high club was frantic and filled with desperation as if both knew that when they arrived home things between them were set to change once again.

When the plane landed they both remained in their seats neither wanting to leave the relative safety of the plane to confront the reality that they were sure lay in wait for them back in Tree Hill.

Finally they were the last ones left on the plane and were forced to gather their belongings and enter the terminal.

Nathan pasted a bright smile on his face and led Haley by the hand into the terminal building to collect their luggage before going to his car and driving back to Tree Hill.

The drive was filled with almost manic small talk from them both neither of them wanting to allow a moment of silence to fall between them that would allow them to dwell on their own thoughts.

It was approaching dark as they arrived at the outskirts of Tree Hill and wanting to prolong their return home as long as possible they went out to eat.

Arriving at the restaurant they had gone out to eat at only a few weeks before they were greeted enthusiastically by Paulo.

"Nathan my friend and Haley Bella you both look so tanned.

"I'm so happy to see you."

Haley smiled enthusiastically at the older man grateful for the distraction that he would offer.

"Paolo it's good to see you too.

I guess we are kind of brown at the moment we've just got back from Barbados."

"Oh," Paolo said with a knowing twinkle to his eye.

"A practice honeymoon perhaps?"

Haley blushed as Nathan responded with a smirk.

"Paolo trust me we don't need any practice although I never say no to a little extra curricular activity."

Paolo laughed at Nathan's comment and Haley felt herself start to relax asshe decided that she had simply been filled with regret that their time in paradise had to end and had transferred those feelings into dread.

After all what could possibly happen?

Feeling relieved she joined in on the joking going on between Nathan and Paolo.

Paolo left them for a moment and when he returned he brought with him a bottle of the restaurants best Merlot on the house.

"A gift for you from Trattoria Angelo's."

"Oh Paolo you shouldn't have," Haley gushed.

"It's my restaurant and I want you to have it.

That is all that matters."

"Thanks Paolo man we really appreciate it." Nathan said in gratitude.

"Hey," said Paolo "I just like seeing the two of you so happy together again.

You left so suddenly the last time you were here I was worried for you."

"Everything's fine Paolo," Nathan said hurriedly not wanting to think about what had caused them to leave so suddenly when they had last visited Trattoria Angelo's.

"I just wasn't feeling that well so we had to leave quickly."

"Oh," said Paolo "Such a shame you danced together so beautifully."

"Yeah well we will definitely be doing some dancing tonight," Haley said "and I promise we won't rush off so quickly this time."

"Good good," said Paolo "now I must leave you to choose your meals but I will be back to see you before you go."

"Thanks Paolo," they said in unison smiling at him as he left.

They took their time perusing the menus even though they probably both knew the menu almost by heart.

Selecting what they wanted to eat they gave their orders to the waiter hovering nearby and relaxed back content to soak in the atmosphere of their favourite restaurant.

They ate leisurely and lingered over their dessert and coffee before heading out to the dance floor.

He held her close as they danced his hands caressing over her back and she sighed in contentment placing her head on his shoulder.

Everything between them was going to be fine she was now sure of it.

"I've had a great time the last two weeks Hales I'm really glad we did this."

"So am I Nathan it's been wonderful."

Looking around they saw that they were almost the only customers remaining in the restaurant.

"I guess we should find Paolo and get going," he suggested.

"Yeah," Haley agreed almost regretfully not wanting their night to come to an end.

Walking back to their table she collected her purse and looked around for Paolo.

Seeing him over near the bar they made their way over to him.

Haley grabbed him in an impulsive hug much to the older man's embarrassment.

"Thank you for a wonderful night Paolo it was the perfect way to finish off our holiday."

"Haley Bella you know that the two of you are always welcome here.

I love to see you in my restaurant."

"Thanks Paolo man we'll see you again soon."

"Ciao Nathan.

Ciao Bella.

I see you soon huh?"

"Yes Paolo you certainly will."

Nathan wrapped his arm around her as they walked out.

"Do you want to go home now?"

"Not really," she told him honestly "I'd rather go to the beach or somewhere."

He shrugged "sounds good to me.

Shall we go?"

"Yeah," she agreed.

Getting into the car they drove through the town and down to the coast.

Kicking off her shoes as she reached the sand she slipped her hand into Nathan's and they walked down the beach for about half a mile before sitting down.

Nathan sat first pulling Haley to sit between his legs and wrapping his arms around her waist.

She laid her head back against him and his chin rested on her shoulder.

She trailed her fingers lightly up and down over the hard muscles of his thigh, clearly present through the thin denim of hisjeans,and felt his warm breath on her neck.

He bent his head and nibbled gently at her ear lobe.

Turning to face him she parted her lips in anticipation of his kiss.

Hewasted no timeand claimed her lips immediately in a searing kiss.

She leaned her head back into the crook of his arm and he followed her down deepening their kiss.

Breaking away for a moment she lay back on the beach beforegrabbing his handand pulling him down on top of her.

His hand slid up under her top stroking the smooth skin of her abdomen.

She moved her hands up under his shirt and he pulled back slightly allowing her to remove his top before also removing hers.

He stroked her breast through the thin material of her bra rolling her nipple between his thumb and fore finger before trailing his fingers lower over her abdomen and lower still to the waistband of her jeans.

Undoing her jeans he waited for her to lift her hips enough to allow him to slowly slide her jeans down.

Kneeling between her legs he bent his head to caress the lips of her entrance with his tongue.

She moaned in pleasure as she felt his tongue slip inside of her and pushed herself against his mouth wanting his tongue to enter her even further.

She tilted her hips up allowing him better access and he obliged.

Licking and nibbling until he felt her hips start to rock with convulsions.

Only when he was certain that he had pleasured her fully did he ease back and smile up at her.

He'd almost forgotten what it was like to see the way she smiled at him when she was feeling sexually satisfied and was enjoying once again seeing her so content.

Moving his gaze down over her body he frowned slightly as he noticed the goose bumps forming on her skin from the cold.

She continued to lie there smiling up at him apparently not even aware of the cold although he suspected it was possibly slightly to do with the wine from Paoloand not just the pleasure he himselfhad bought her.

Well not totally anyway.

He struggled for a moment to shake off the self satisfied smirk he wore beforestanding andgathering her clothes and helping her to dress quickly.

"Come on," he said "lets go home where you can return the favour.

"Sounds good," she agreed "but can we go to my place first I'd like to pick up some clean clothes."

"If you have to," he mock complained "But I've got no problem with you going without."

She slapped his arm playfully.

"You might not but I'm not sure your mother would agree."

"Damn," he said with a crestfallen expression "I knew there was some reason why I shouldn't let her stay with me.

You could always just stay in bed all day."

She laughed again "Well as tempting as that is I think I'd still like to go and get some clothes.

Jimmy should be finished the work on the house by now so at least I won't be hunting around in the dark."

"I don't know darkness can have its advantages," Nathan told her laughing at her mock outraged expression.

"So can light," she quipped.

Driving back to her house the mood was light as they laughed and joked.

As they turned into her street Nathan's cell phone rang.

Pulling it out of his pocket he answered it listening for a moment before he responded.

"Hey Luke man, yeah we're back."

He paused listening to his brother's words before continuing.

"Yeah Barbados was great."

He pulled into her driveway not noticing the car already parked in the drive.

He stayed where he was talking to Luke as Haley got out of the car heading towards the house.

As she approached the house the car door opened and she was confronted with the exact thing she had been dreading all day, the one thing that could end her and Nathan's idyllic existence of the past two weeks.

Josh smiled at her happily looking genuinely pleased to see her as he walked towards her embracing her warmly.

"Haley it's so good to see you."

Nathan sat in the car and his mouth dropped open.

"Luke I have to go man something's very wrong here.

I don't know what the fuck's going on but I don't like it."

Spoilers:- Nathan tries to come to terms with Josh's arrival, Haley pays Nathan a late night visit and Deb's in for a rude shock.