Chapter 6 – Love, Break-Ups and Backseats

Nathan slowly walked to his locker. His heart smiled in glee, until he realized that he still had Hope at home. He was such a bad boyfriend. He HAD a girlfriend, Hope and what a wonderful girlfriend she was. But, he had these, odd feelings for Haley. They were getting stronger, but he just couldn't leave Hope like that.

Nathan thinking: Besides, Haley already has a boyfriend. Even if he is constantly changing, why would SHE want YOU?

He sighed as he saw Jake and his girlfriend pressed against his locker once again. He laughed and cleared his throat. Jake instantly, sprang off Peyton and looked at him. Nathan was kind of pale.

Jake: hey man, you coming home with us?

Nathan: yea

Jake: Well, so is my little sister, so we have to wait for her. You aright man? You look a little, discolored.

Nathan: Yeah, fine!

Jake: What's up?

Nate: Well, there's this girl.

Jake: and you want to get in her pants?

Nate: No, I really do like her. It's just, that, I have a girlfriend, and well, what my girlfriend and I have really isn't a typical high school relationship. It's more like a marriage.

Jake: Well, dude, all I have to say is that if this is messing with your mind, it'll mess with your relationship. I say, do what you need to be happy. Go for it.!

Nate: I will

Jake: Who's the girl anyways?

Haley walked towards them. At first, he thought he was dreaming. She was radiant; lighted the entire hall.

Nate: Haley?

Jake: Hey lil' sis'. How was your day?

Haley: good

Nathan: Wait, WOW, you guys are…?

Haley: Brother and Sister, yes.

Jake: So, Nate, who was this girl?

Nate:Umm, nothing, no one, its not important!

Jake: ok, well, lets get going.

Peyton and Haley started to walk, so did Nathan, but he was stopped by Jake.

Jake: It's Haley isn't it?

Nathan: I don't know what you're talking about

Jake: Come on man, don't lie.

Nathan sighed and put his head back.

Nate: I'm sorry man, I now she's your sister and all but, She's just so…

Jake: Beautiful, I know! But Nate, this isn't; because I don't want you to hurt her, this is because I don't want her to hurt you.

Nate: What do you mean?

Jake: She'll play mind games with you. She'll cheat, she's not meant to be with someone. All she'll do is hurt you.

Nathan laughed.

Nate: Nice try man but, next time, just tell me you don't want me chilling with your sister ok? You don't have to make this stuff up that doesn't make sense. I mean, why would she do that?

Jake: To make sure that she's not the one getting hurt. Please, just be careful.

Nathan nodded.

Nate: I can't help it man, I think I'm falling for her. I know we're not even together but, before, it was me and Hope, nothing could stop that. Haley is the one person that has contradicted that. I've never felt lie this.

Jake: Just be careful.

Nathan looked him sincerely, straight in the eye.

Nathan: I will.

The two caught up to the girls and got into the car. Nathan sat next to Haley in the back and smiled at her, slightly. She smiled back, twirling a piece of hair in her fingers.

Jake started to drive. Haley and Nathan were having a good conversation in the back seat. He could tell Haley was flirting with him. She kept touching his thigh, licking her lips and fluttering her eyelashes at him. He actually, flirted back. He'd flex when she touched his arm and, half put his arm around her. He looked her straight in the eyes every chance he got.

Eventually, Nathan got home and went to his room. Hope wasn't there. Instead, he found a note from her. It read:

Nathan,

Thanks for everything. I just went home for the night. Call me.

Love you babe,

Hope

Nathan sighed and dialed her number.

Hope: hello

Nathan: Hi, Hope, can we talk?

Hope: Sure, what's wrong?

Nathan: Look, Hope, I love you but, I have feelings for someone else.

Hope: What? Nathan What are you talking about?

Nathan: I'm starting to have feelings for someone else

Hope: NATHAN BRODAN SCOTT, that ring you gave me means nothing? Who Is the tramp?

Nathan: It does mean everything Hope, I just, I just, I'm just curious.

Hope: WHO IS IT?

Nathan: Haley

Hope: Nate? What is wrong with you? Suddenly you're like ever guy in the school!

Nate: No, Hope, I'm not, I think her and I might have something.

Hope: No, you don't, she promised me that she didn't even remotely like you and that she'd never go out with you.

Nathan Thinking: Hope, you don't know the truth. You don't see her with me, you don't see us together, without you there,

Nathan: We have a good time, her and I. We have fun, unlike you and I where if we're not kissing or making out, or having sex, or around people, we're fighting! Her and I have fun and I don't have to watch what I'm doing or saying with her.

It was the truth. Hope loved to fight and argue, and Nathan hated it. She'd get worked up over the slightest thing, like he said Hopey, which she hated.

Haley: You know what? You date your little tramp, in fact call her right now, ask her out right now. Oh, wait, you're too chicken, let me do it.

Nathan: Hope, no.

Too late, there was already a dial tone.

AN: This was a bit longer than the others. Just so you now, when Haley and Nathan DO get together, it won't be a smooth ride. I mean, why is it anyways? Anyway, thanks for reading and please reply for an update!