Authors note:

I want to start with a special thank you to the following people who were kind enough to review my story:

oth2007- Thanks for being my first reviewer.

lilmonkeygirl31- Sorry to make you wait so long for Chapter 2.

xxbabii- I thought Nathan being rejected would be funny too, and I plan to show the change that Nathan goes through as a result of his meeting.

Doveangel1213- Sorry for the wait, and thanks for being hooked already.

Lavy4Naley4ever- Don't worry, I plan on making Nathan work for Haley.

thedreamygirl- You'll find out Lucas' advice soon, and Nathan will meet Haley and Peyton again.

Please continue to review, because I love the comments. You all have been so sweet and encouraging. Now on with the story, but FIRST...

Disclaimer: I don't own any little bit of OTH. I would like to own James for a little while even though my husband would probably object. Any similarities to real or fictional events/people is purely coincidental. (Please don't sue me, I'm not making any money of this.)

Chapter 2

Nathan quickly got dressed and left the studio. He returned to his penthouse to call the one person in the world that always had it together. Nathan could always count on this one person to help him figure things out.

Nathan dialed the numbers and said, "Hey Lucas what's up? How's my favorite ever so slightly older brother?

Lucas grinned as he replied, "Wonderful and busy as always. I think I need to sit down out of shock. It's not often that the great Nathan Scott makes time for us little people."

Nathan rolling with the punches says, "Ouch that hurts bro, and what are you talking about I called you a week ago."

"Try two", Lucas said. "But really man, it's great to hear from you. What's going on?"

"Well, I am going to be in the city for the next two weeks. We have practices and home games, but I'm looking forward to spending some time at home" Nathan answered.

"That's cool!" Lucas said trying to be cool even though he did miss hanging out with his brother.

"So big brother, have you eaten yet?", Nathan asked.

"Not yet, what did you have in mind?" Lucas responded.

Nathan answer, "Some of the guys on the team mentioned this new place called Blink. They apparently have good food and good drinks."

"And a plethora of hot women for you to choose from" Lucas laughed.

"Dude, that didn't even cross my mind." After a pause Nathan added, "Okay so maybe it did for like five seconds, but I have to talk to you about something."

Lucas quickly asked, "What's her name and what did you do?"

Nathan answered, "Peyton and Haley, but let me assure you I've done nothing."

"Wow, two girls this time. Making up for a dry spell Nate?" Lucas asked while verbally jabbing his brother.

Nathan replied, "Very funny big bro, but let me assure you it is nothing like that."

"But you will tell me all about it at dinner?" Lucas asked.

Nathan answered, "I plan on it. See you in 20?"

Lucas ended the call with, "See you in 20."

Meanwhile, a trio of ladies was already enjoying an evening at Blink.

"Brooke, I can't believe you suggested this place. I mean look at what I am wearing, and look at what she is wearing. You told me this morning that a tank top, jacket, and jeans would be okay." A very exasperated Haley said to her friend.

Brooke answered, "Come on Tutorgirl, you know you look hot in anything you wear. Plus, would I let you out of the apartment in anything less than fabulous?"

Peyton added, "She does have a point Hales."

Haley looked at them and scoffed, "Yea right. You both need your eyes checked."

Brooke replied, "Come on Haley, we all know you are gorgeous." She paused then continued, "Just because Chris Keller was an ass and did not appreciate what a fine specimen of the female form you are, doesn't mean that you are not totally hot."

Haley just looked at her. She was still upset and pissed off that she and her boyfriend had broken up three months prior. Of course it still stung that she did this after catching Chris Keller on top of another girl in his bed.

Peyton seeing Haley's uneasiness about Chris turned attention back to Brooke. "So Brooke, you said we had to come out to celebrate. What exactly are we celebrating?"

"Well since you asked," Brooke started while glowing from ear to ear, "Rapid Couture has agreed to pick up five of my clothing designs and display them in all their retail places throughout Boston."

"Oh Brooke! That is so wonderful." Haley and Peyton exclaimed in unison.

Brooke answered, "It is, isn't it? So clear your calendars for Saturday, because that's when they will put up my display."

"Count me in." Peyton said.

"It's a date." Haley added.

Brooke still smiling turned to Peyton and said, "So P. Jagalski, as much as I love clothes, you know my second favorite topic is hot guys." Brooke paused, "And I know that you had six very hot guys in your studio earlier today. So you must dish."

Peyton rolled her eyes and said, "Puh-lease. All six of them were essentially brain dead. One of them even had the nerve to hit on me and Haley."

This got Haley's attention. "I was hit on?"

Peyton laughed, "Yes Haley. And we could have had dinner tonight with the great Nathan Scott, small forward for the Boston Celtics."

Now Peyton had Brooke's full attention. "Whoa, whoa whoa! You mean we could be having dinner with a hot superstar, and you turned him down!"

"Hello! Earth to Brooke. Newsflash, I'm happily married." Peyton answered.

"Well, that's true, but we're not." Brooke scoffed. You should have been more considerate to my and Tutorgirl's needs" she said jokingly.

This time Haley responded, "Who said I had needs?"

Brooke answered, "Tutorgirl, we're women we all have needs."

"Well I don't." Haley then added, "He seemed like a total ass anyway. A very scantily clad, good looking ass, but an ass all the same."

Brooke and Peyton both laughed before Brooke said, "So was it totally hot?"

Both Haley and Peyton said in unison, "What?"

"His ass of course."

The three erupted into fits of laughter as they continued to eat, drink, and have fun. They were laughing so hard that they didn't notice heads turning toward the door to see the celebrity that had just entered their midst.

Coming up:

Lucas' advice to Nathan.

Nathan meets Haley and Peyton again.

Nathan definitely feels something when he sees Haley, but will she feel the same?

What about Brooke?

What about Lucas?

Author's note: Chapter 3 will be posted by Saturday, and then I will continue to update once a week after that. I just started a new quarter in my doctoral program and I work two jobs, so please bear with me. Thanks for reading, and don't forget to review.