We made it back just in time to get to my third class of the day. "Brooke was in my second class so I'm sure she's worried about me," I said to Nathan as I got out of the car.
"I'm sure she is. Tell her its all my fault," he said as he walked over to me. "I was just being spontaneous. I hope you won't be behind in your classes."
I smiled up at him. "I'll be fine. I'm like every professor's dream. I do all the work and they don't mind giving me what I missed. Don't worry about me, what about you? What will happen when you miss class?"
"Well, I've got some friends in those classes that might have taken notes," he explained. We started walking towards the school building, hand in hand.
"What? Someone might have taken notes? What kind of friends do you have? Doesn't anybody want to get out of college?" I asked.
He poked me in the side. "So my friends aren't as motivated as you! I'm sorry that they aren't smart like my gorgeous girlfriend," he said and kissed my forehead.
I stopped in my tracks and he turned to look at me. I quirked my head. "Did you just call me your 'girlfriend'?"
He smiled and walked closer to me. "Yes, I did. Is there a problem with that?"
I started to think about it. Do I want a boyfriend? Could I handle that again? Just don't get too close, Haley. Not like last time. "No, theres no problem with that. I was just wondering," I smirked and he laughed at me.
He pulled me into his arms, lifting me off the ground. "Good because I'd convince you otherwise. You're not like any girl I've ever met," he whispered, lowering his forehead to mine.
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" I joked as I looked into his eyes. I'll admit, I'm scared. This isn't like last time...
"Definately a good thing. You're not afraid to say what you think, you can actually have an intellectual conversation and you aren't after me because I'm the star basketball player," he said, setting me down.
"Speaking of basketball, aren't they gonna be mad that you skipped?" I asked and took a hold of his hand again.
"They won't even know I was gone, not that they'd care anyways. As long as I bring my A game with me, they don't care."
We walked into the school and headed for my class. I saw immediately a pacing Brooke. "Uh oh," I said and pointed to her.
He laughed. "I've gotta get to class. See ya later," he said and started to walk off.
I looked after him in complete shock. He turned back and laughed, making his way back to me. "Very funny, Nathan."
He kissed my cheek. "I thought it was. Come on, lets face the beast together."
I lead him over to Brooke, who ran up to hug me. "Thank god you're okay! I was soo worried about you! I mean, everyone was saying how you never, ever miss class and so I started freaking out, wondering where you could be and-"
I take her face into my hands. "Brooke, take a deep breath. I'm right here and I'm not going anywhere except into class," I explained and she nodded.
She then looked angry and hit my arm. "Thats for making me worry about you! Now, tell me what was so important that you had to miss class!"
Nathan stepped in. "Thats where I come in, Brooke. I wanted to take Haley some place and she had nothing to do with it. It's all my fault."
Brooke stared at him for a minute then looked to me. "Okay, you're forgiven, but I'm watching you, Nathan. Next time you decide to steal Haley, let me know please," she said and we all laughed.
"I promise," he replied and then left us, heading to his own class.
Brooke lead me inside and we sat. I then began explaining all about my day.
"Wow. Sounds like you had a good day overall," she nudged my shoulder with hers and I smiled.
"Yeah, you could say that. Now, I want to hear more about this Lucas guy. All I know is that you had a nice dream about him, but thats all I know."
She smiled brightly. "Well, we should have a double date at your house tonight! You bring Boytoy and I'll bring Lucas. Maybe they'll be friends and we can double all the time! That would be great! My best friend and my boyfriend at the same time! I bet you'll love him, Haley. He's a really great guy, really smart, too. And he is a really, really good kisser! I mean-"
"Brooke, I'd love for you to go into detail, but the professor and the rest of the class are looking at you right now," I said in a hushed whisper.
"Do you ladies mind if I continue on with my lecture?" Professor Marx asked and we both shook our heads, sinking lower in our seats.
When class let out we waited until we stepped outside the classroom before bursting into laughter. "How embarrassing was that?" Brooke laughed.
"I wasn't embarrassed, I was just laughing inside," I exclaimed, grabbing onto her to stay standing. "Come on, we've got to go let our boys in on tonights plans."
"Well, Nate's in your next class and Luke's in mine, so I'll just see you after at your place, okay?"
"Sounds good, I'll see you then," I replied and then we parted ways.
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