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Chapter 19

"Well, this is it," Peyton said as she unlocked the door to Tric. We stepped inside and I couldn't contain my smile.

"This place is awesome, Peyton!" I exclaimed and she laughed. I walked further into the club and over towards the bar.

"Yeah, it is pretty cool, isn't it?" she sat down on a bar stool and I followed suit.

"How long has Tric been open?" Nathan asked, still looking around.

"It's been open for a year and a half. Dad helped me financially for a little while, but then this place was just the place to be. It sky rocketed and I had more than enough to pay dad back," she explained.

The door opened and we all looked towards it. "Hey, boss," the girl said.

Peyton smiled. "How's it going, Theresea?" she replied.

She came closer and then stopped. I followed her gaze which was on Nathan. "Whoa, who is the hottie?"

I glared at her. Who does she think she is? Just strolling in here, looking at MY boyfriend? I was about to speak when Peyton cut me off. "Hands off, Theresea. That's my sister's boyfriend."

She turned and looked over at me and caught me glaring. She held up her hands. "Okay, I get it. He's taken. I'll back off," she said and I nodded at her. Nathan came over and wrapped his arms around me from behind.

"Theresea, this is my sister, Haley, and her boyfriend, Nathan, Guys, this is my bartender, Theresea," Peyton introduced.

She stuck out her hand and Nathan shook it whereas I just nodded at her. Nathan laughed softly in my ear. "Relax, baby. I'm only interested in girls named Haley James," he whispered and then kissed my ear.

I sighed and then stuck out my hand. She smiled. "Nice to meet you both," she said and then went behind the bar. "Well, I just came in to do inventory before we open up tonight. Do you need me to do anything else?"

"Well, I came in to sign for the kegs that are coming, but do you mind doing that for me? I just want to show them around and-"

She waved her hand to stop her. "Sure, go ahead. I'll be here for a while. Have fun!"

"Thanks, Theresea. I'll see you tonight," Peyton said and we walked out. "Well, we're a little ahead of schedule so I'll just show you around town so that when dad and I aren't around tomorrow you know where to come for food and such. When are you two planning on heading back?"

"Well, we're staying tonight and we're not sure if we're leaving tomorrow night or the next morning," I said.

"You guys are more than welcome to stay as long as you want," Peyton said.

"We know, but we've got school to get back to," Nathan said. "And basketball. Plus, Haley's gonna be a cheerleader when we get back!" he joked.

"Yes, I am. I'm gonna make a damn hot cheerleader!" I exclaimed. I had found a new confidence in myself when I got here. It's like I was given a second chance and I'm not one to give that up!

"Yes, you are," Nathan agreed and then kissed me softly.

"You guys are adorable. Are you sure you haven't been dating for long?" Peyton asked with a longing in her eyes.

"Sometimes it seems like we've been together forever," Nathan started.

"And sometimes it feels like the first time we met," I said with a smile to Nathan.

"Well, its very endearing to see the two of you together. I'm so happy that you found someone, Haleybub," she said and hugged me. "Okay, enough with the sentimental stuff! Lets get going!"

She showed us around the town and told us where to go for good food and where to steer clear of because of horrible food. She showed us where we could shop for music, dvds, clothes, shoes, everything. Soon enough an hour passed and she led us to a cafe to meet with her friend.

"Jake's my business partner. We're trying to open up Tric in other cities," she explained as we walked inside and sat down. The look in her eye said that there was more than business going on.

"So, are you two dating?" I dared to ask.

She looked nervous. "What? No! Jake is strictly business with me," she said, seeming sad.

"And you want it to be more than that. It's obvious to me, Peyt," I said and held her hand.

"Is it really that obvious?" she asked.

I smiled. "You won't shut up about him. And whenever you talk about him you always say 'Jake' really dreamy like. You don't refer to him as a 'him' or 'he' only," I acted like her and said it the way she did, "Jake, my 'business' partner."

She dropped my hand and crossed her arms. "I do NOT sound like that," she pouted.

I looked at Nathan who was grinning. "Does she sound like that?"

He nodded. "Sounds like you talking about me before we dated," he said and I blushed.

"Sounds like Brooke when she talks about Lucas! Now, Peyt you need to do something about this! You need to ask him out or something!" I said and then she shushed me. I turned towards the door to see the man she described as Jake. "Hello, I'm Haley James," I said and stuck out my hand.

He shook it. "Jake Jagelski, nice to meet you," he said and reached his hand to Nathan.

"Nathan Scott. Nice to meet you, Jake," he said and they pulled their hands back.

"Peyton's told me a lot about you, Haley. She told me all about when you two were little," Jake said after he sat down.

"Only good things, I hope," I said with a smile.

He returned it. "Of course."

Small talk resumed for the rest of the meal before we said our goodbyes. I nudged Peyton, telling her to make her move. She just shrugged. "Peyton, I wanted to go over some things with you if you wanted to get together later?"

I spoke up, "Actually, Jake. Nathan and I were just going to take a walk. Alone. So, now would be a perfect time to get together with Peyton, right Peyt?" I said and gave her a look.

"Uh, yeah. Now's good. I mean, if thats okay with you, cause if it's not its-"

He smiled and put his hand on her shoulder. "Now's great."

They stayed in their little moment as I led Nathan out of the cafe. "They were so cute, don't you think?" I asked him.

He nodded. "Yeah, I guess. You could totally tell they are both into each other."

"I can't believe they've been working together for a year and are still not dating! They would make the cutest couple!"

"Next to us, of course!" Nathan added and I smiled up at him.

"Of course," I replied and pulled him down to kiss me. "We are the cutest couple there is!"

He laughed. "Cutest? No. Hottest, yes!"

I lightly pushed him. "So conceited, Nate!"

"With good reason. I know you are hot and I know I'm hot!" he pointed out.

"Okay, HOTSHOT, lets go!" I said, taking his hand.

"Where are we going?" He stopped.

"Does it matter?" I turned to look at him.

He gave me a small smile and shook his head. "As long as you're there, I don't care where we go."

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