Thanks to whomever is reading this one. I joined a while back but forgot about it and I have 4 stories that I am currently writing. If you like this one then I will post the others here. Just lemme know.

Chapter 2: Heartbroken

Haley was still at school at the tutoring center. School had finished 2 hours ago and there were only a few people left there. She was having trouble concentrating because of Lucas. Her thoughts kept drifting to him and she decided to finally give up and walk to the cafe. She was gathering up papers as she heard the door to the tutoring center open.

"Sorry, but I was just leaving" Haley stated not looking up to see who it was.

"Well, do you wanna a ride then?" Nathan asked as Haley turned around and smiled to see him. Nathan had always thought Haley was cute, especially when she smiled when they were talking, but he hadn't done anything because of Brooke.

"Hi Nathan. No I'm just going to the cafe. I can walk." Haley said. Nathan and Haley had been friends for a while. At one time before her and Lucas had been dating she had had feelings for Nathan, but now Lucas was the only one for her.

"No Haley, I insist, plus it's on the way." Nathan said this as he helped her pack up her papers.

"Ok, if you insist. Let's go!"

"So, I guess we have a double date tonight" Nathan stated as they made their way to his car.

"Yeah. Well, Brooke suggested it and you know once she gets and idea in her head she won't give up on it. Plus, I had nothing to do."

Nathan got into the car quickly and thought about what Haley had just said. It just didn't make sense.

"Wait, Brooke asked? She told me that you asked."

"No. I didn't. I know how you and Luke are."

"What? Lucas and I get along."

"Barely" Haley stated. Nathan knew she was right.

"How's it going with Lucas anyways?"

"It's going good. Really good actually, I think I might love him."

"Wow, that is really big"

"Yeah, I wanna tell him tonight"

"Wow" Nathan vocalizes in complete awe.

"Yeah" Haley says with slight hesitation in her voice.

"Miss Sawyer? Did you hear the question?" the teacher asked.

"What? Oh, no sorry."

"Please, try to stay awake."

Peyton had been sleeping in history class as well as most classes that day. Jenny was keeping her and Jake up all night. She was looking forward to tonight, her and Jakes 2 year anniversary. Karen had agreed to watch Jenny all night long. Her thoughts were then interrupted by a note from Jake.

Late night last night, huh?

Oh yeah. Didn't sleep at all.

Hot guy?

Actually girl.

Haha

So, are you excited about tonight.

Yeah, it is our first night without Jenny…ever.

Are you gonna miss her?

Yeah, but I have you baby.

And you always will.

KNOCK KNOCK

"Come on in" Haley yelled from her bathroom where she was putting in her contacts.

"Hey" Lucas said as he was entering

"Hey"

"Are you ready to go yet?" Lucas asked, appearing anxious.

"Almost"

"Ok, so what are we doing anyway?" Lucas questioned.

"Seeing a movie as per Brookes suggestion." She explained.

"Ok."

Haley was thinking about whether she should say it or not. She knew how she felt, but how did Lucas feel. He always hid his feelings behind a huge brick wall and he was hard to read. Just as she was working up the courage—

"So, ready?"

"No, I mean, Luke I know we have only been dating for a little while but I really care about you." Haley said sincerely.

"I do too"

"Well, I just want to say that, I mean, well…I love you."

"I mean I don't expect you to say it back or anything, but I just wanted you to know." Haley said this quickly because of Lucas' lack of words. It was clear that Haley was worried. After a very long pause Haley decided to break the silence. "Well, maybe you could say something."

"Haley, I like you, I am just not there." Lucas stated. He chose his words carefully as to not confuse her. He didn't say 'I am not there yet' because he knew that he would probably never be in love with Haley.

"Lucas, it's ok." Haley said, "I just told you because I thought that you deserved to know how I felt. Now, are we ready to go meet Brooke and Nathan."

"Yeah. Let's go."

As they leave Haley is slightly relieved. She knew it would be hard to tell him but was glad she did it.

Peyton was in her room getting ready for her date with Jake. She had been getting ready for 2 hours and looked beautiful. Her thoughts kept drifting to Jenny who she had already dropped off at Karen's house. It was her first night away from Jenny and she was sad but was looking forward to time with Jake.

DING DONG

"Jake, Can you get that?" Peyton yelled. She waited for Jake to respond but he never did. The knocking still continued.

"Jake!"

Peyton sighed as she got up and got the door. She was surprised to open the door and see Jake dressed and ready for their date holding flowers.

"Jake? I thought you were watching TV."

"Well, I just thought I should pick up my girl"

"Your girl? So you like own me now?" Peyton said with a slight laugh. "Well, I am ready to go. Just let me grab my jacket."

"You know you look fantastic right?" Jake said as they walked out the door. He was very excited about tonight. Peyton and him hadn't had a whole night to themselves since Jenny was born. Jake was going to make up for lost time and have the best night of his life. Peyton had no idea what was to come tonight. She would remember this night for the rest of her life.

"So, what movie are we seeing?" Haley asked as they walked down the street.

"Well, I thought we could go eat first and then go to a movie" Brooke answered.

"Ok. Where are we going?"

"This little place called Karen's Café"

"Oh, yay. I think Lucas may be able to get us a discount." Haley smiled as she spoke.

"I actually have never eaten here." Nathan stated.

"Really? It is sooo good." Haley said in awe.

As they were walking into the café, Brooke was trying to figure out how to break it to them. She knew that they would never make it to the movie.

"So, Nathan and Haley, Lucas and I have something important that we want to tell you."

As the words seeped out of Brookes mouth Lucas' head whipped around in her direction. He didn't think that they would tell them this soon.

"Ok. Go ahead." Haley assured them.

"Well, for the last couple of weeks Lucas and I have kind of been…together" Brooke paused "I mean we have been kissing, no sx."

"What?" Haley asked. Her head was turning to Lucas and her eyes were obviously filled with hurt. Nathan also seemed to be hurt but not nearly as much as Haley, she seemed devastated.

"Haley, I'm s--"

"Sorry? Oh god. I cannot believe I thought that I loved you. I am such an idiot." Haley said as she ran out of the café.

Nathan began to run after her when brooked called his name. All he could muster up in response was " Whatever Brooke"

Peyton and Jake were walking by the beach when they finally reached their destination. Peyton saw that they had stopped at a picnic table lined with rose petals on it and surrounding it.

"Jake. This is beautiful."

"Nothing compared to you" Jake said sincerely as Peyton blushed. Jake was the only one that could ever make her blush.

Jake knelt down onto one knew and Peyton knew what was to come. She couldn't believe it.

"Peyton, I love you soo much. You are Jenny are my entire life and all that I need or want. I never knew how to love until I met you. You are the love of my life and the mother of my child. Will you please marry me?"

Nathan caught up with Haley at a bench in the park. She was sitting there crying. He felt so sad and mad at Lucas and Brooke. How could they do this not only to him but also to Haley?

"Hey there"

"What? Oh, Nathan." She seemed relived to not find Lucas standing there.

"Do you want me to walk you home?" Nathan asked

"No, I can't go home. Lucas might come looking for me there."

"Well, then you can come to my house. He won't find you there." Nathan offered. "Plus, I don't think either of us should be alone tonight."

"Ok. I guess."

As they walked neither of them said anything. It seemed to be comforting to just have the other person there.

"Ok. We are here." Nathan said as they approached one of the largest houses in tree hill.

"You…. live…. here?" Haley said in between sobs.

"Yeah." Nathan said as they entered the house.

"Wow." Haley said. " This is…. wow."

"Yeah, well we can go to my room if you want to."

"Ok, sure" Haley said as they traveled down the long hallway venturing to Nathan's room.

"Well, we are here. You know you can talk with me about what you feeling."

"I know. And thank you." Haley said as she leaned in to hug him. They held each other in that hug for what seemed to be hours until Nathan pulled away and looked into her eyes.

"Haley…." Nathan said, but instead of saying what he was going to say he crashed his lips into hers somewhat therapeutically.

That was a long one. I hope you liked it.