"Hi…" Haley winced out slowly. "I was just…" Haley started to ramble but caught herself. "Wait…what are you doing here?" She pointed out.

"I'd ask you the same thing, that's if I already didn't know." He swallowed out as he crossed his arms. Haley sunk back into her heels again. She blinked and let her eyes peek out the corners as she opened them again. "I'm house-sitting for the James'" he added.

Haley nodded once as she looked towards the ground. "You grew up a bit huh?" She asked in a small tone.

"And you returned to your roots…" He let it linger. "Finally." Haley looked up with a smile as the man mirrored it. "Nice to see you Haley."

He greeted her with a warm hug. "Same to you to Mouth." She stepped back from the moment. "Whoa, someone has seriously done some growing up. You got some pipes there buddy." Haley smiled.

"Yeah…" Mouth playfully grinned. "Um…I've been working out with Nathan for a while now."

Haley felt a pang of guilt stab through her. "Urm…that's great for you." She hid her emotions. "So, how long until my parents get back?"

"A couple more weeks. They went to go visit your sister…Quinn?" Mouth remembered. "In Seattle." Haley nodded. "They took the RV."

"Oh yes, the RV" Haley smiled as she took a side step closer to Mouth.

"Yeah, so I'm kind of staying here, but with you here now, I don't think I will be needed." Mouth started to step backwards.

"Wait Mouth?" Haley called.

"Nah, it's okay. I'm sure my mom will be happy to have me home again." He stated avoiding her eyes.

"Mouth, don't be silly. It would be great to have you here with me. Plus, this house is huge and I'm used to having somebody else here with me. And, if you stay I can surprise my parents when they come back." Haley said quickly in an optimistic tone.

Mouth smiled at her individual personality. "You haven't changed Haley."

Haley smiled. "Thanks, so you're staying?" Haley eyes became wide with a smile.

Mouth smiled under his breath. "Yeah, anything for a stranger." He added.

"Hey!" She flicked his chest lightly.

"You know, I have bulked up. You can hit me harder then that." Mouth added.

"Don't tempt me buddy." Haley smiled.