A/N: Hey guys if I get enough replies on this chapter...I might just give you chapter 4!

Chapter 3

The next week Haley and Lucas sat on the couch in her apartment. They were watching House of Wax. Haley made quick glances between the TV and Lucas, which, unfortunately for her, didn't go unnoticed by him.

"What is it Hales?" he asked and Haley's face immediately went red with embarrassment. Lucas acted like he didn't notice which Haley was grateful for.

"Well..." she began but paused.

"Oh hell no! We are not gonna have another long uncomfortable chat about how hot the lead actor is!" Lucas said, faking an angry tone.

"Hey! Chad Michael Murray is damn hot! It wasn't even what I was going to say." Haley said and sunk back down in the couch, pretending to be angry, and waited for an apology. She didn't have to wait long.

"I'm sorry Hales. What were you gonna say before your dumb best friend so rudely interrupted you?" Lucas asked sweetly.

"Well...I was just noticing how much you look like Chad. I mean if you shaved your hair, grew a beard and became a caring jerk...you could be him and no-one would no the difference!" Haley said and Lucas stared at her while he combed his hair with his fingers. Then he suddenly burst out laughing and soon Haley joined in.

Nathan sat in his office and stared at the papers on his desk, unable to work. He shifted his gaze away from the papers and looked around the office. It hadn't changed a lot since Dan was there...okay that was a lie. After the fire and Dan's death, Keith, Nathan and Lucas had remade Dan Scott Motors...and even gave it a new name. It was now Scott Motors. Though the shares of Scott Motors were equally dealt between Keith, Lucas and Nathan...Lucas had freely given his shares to his brother...who was now in charge. Nathan had been confused at his actions but soon understood...Lucas was going to play pro.

Nathan looked at the photos lining the walls. Gone were all traces of Dan. There was now photos of Deb, Keith, Karen, Brooke, Peyton, Lucas, Jake, Tim and Haley. There were group photos of the Ravens; Lucas, Nathan, Jake and Tim; Jake, Peyton and Jenny; Peyton, Brooke and Haley; Lucas and Haley; Peyton and Lucas; Nathan and Lucas; Nathan and Peyton; Brooke and Lucas...to name only a few.

Nathan smiled but frowned when he saw the open space on his wall. He opened his drawer and saw the missing photo in it. It was the most special photo he had. He slowly took it out and wiped away his tears as he stared at his wedding photo. Nobody believed that they had gotten married at 16. People, like Brooke, had even asked if Haley was pregnant. They were most scared of Lucas' reaction though...he was shocked but soon was happy for them. Nobody believed that they would make it – though they would never admit it. But they did...not without troubles...but at age 23 they were still together.

Nathan quickly put the photo back as he remembered their conversation the previous week. His wife had become a stranger to him.

Hours later Nathan walked into his room and found Haley fast asleep on his bed. His breath caught in his throat as he watched her from the door. Suddenly he heard her small voice.

"I love you Nate..." Haley said and Nathan was shocked...she was dreaming of him. Slowly Haley opened her eyes and found her gaze meeting his.

"Hey...did you have a nice dream?" he asked.

"Yeah." she answered softly, remembering the dream of kissing Nathan...did it mean she liked him?

"Who did you dream of?" Nathan asked hopefully, mentally telling himself that if she told him that it was about him...he would tell her the truth.

"I...can't remember." she lied and Nathan nodded disappointedly and lied down next to her. Soon they were both asleep...dreaming of the person next to them.