A.N: Hey guys! So here is the latest chapter. Thanks to all the people who reviewed it really makes my day to read them. Thanks for all your support! I just wanted to tell you that I've got some trouble with the site and I don't receive PM. I don't know what's wrong but apparently I've got a problem for at least 3 weeks. I don't received them, I'm sorry if any of you tried to send me one.

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The song used: Dance, Dance by Fall out Boys, I'm in love with a girl by Gavin Degraw and By my side by Ben Harper.

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Chapter 8: Dance, Dance…

Haley was behind the bar helping her mother with the orders. The party was a real success.

"Gosh I never expected that much people!" Said Haley to her mother coming back with an empty tray.

Karen looked at her daughter and smiled. She was always trying to help and make the responsible choice. "Come on baby go to have fun!" She said nicely putting her hand on the tray in order to block her daughter from picking it back up.

"But Ma…You need help!" Said Haley pleading so she wouldn't have to mingle.

"No I don't honey," said Karen with a smile. "I've got way enough waiting staff for the night. Now please…Step away from the tray and go see your best friend, she just walked in."

Haley turned around and saw Brooke running to her with her usual big smile. "Hey BFF!!" Said Brooke hugging her. "Gosh I'm thrilled you're here for the autumn party this year. " Said Brooke tightening their embrace.

"I know D. I'm happy to be home too you know." Said Haley looking into her best friends eyes. "I didn't meet anyone like you in Europe."

"I bet you didn't!" Said Brooke seriously. "I'm one of a kind!!" She added taking Haley's hand. "Come on let's dance! I love this song."

She says she's no good with words but I'm worse
Barely stuttered out
"A joke of a romantic" or stuck to my tongue
Weighed down with words too over-dramatic
Tonight it's "it can't get much worse"
Vs. "no one should ever feel like.."

I'm two quarters and a heart down
And I don't want to forget how your voice sounds
These words are all I have so I'll write them
So you need them just to get by

Haley and Brooke were dancing for about a minute when someone stepped between the two.

"Do you mind?" Said Brooke annoyed walking to stand beside Haley her hands on her hips.

"Hello Haley James…" Said Tim trying to sound seductive, but instead sounding ridiculous.

Brooke mimicked nauseous while Haley did her best to hide her laugher.

"Hello Tim Retard." Said Haley seriously.

"No…My name is Smith, Tim smith." Said Tim proud of himself.

"Ohmygosh!" Said Brooke with big eyes. "When I thought you couldn't get stupider you actually do!" She said slightly impressed by his stupidity.

"Anyways…." Said Tim finally concentrating on getting his attention back on Haley. "I was thinking that maybe we could go somewhere quiet and you know…make out." Added Tim, his eyes roaming over Haley.

Brooke made a strange squeal and put her hand on her mouth. "I think that I actually threw up a little bit in my mouth. Don't mind me…" She added looking at Haley with so much horror in her eyes that Haley couldn't help but bursting into laugher.

"I'm sorry Tim…" Said Haley drying her teary eyes still laughing. "Weren't you there when my brother did his « back off » speech to the team?" She added really grateful that her brother's protectiveness would do some good for once. "Team players can't date me!!" She added seriously.

"That's okay babe…" Said Tim cockily. "Co-captain James said it was okay for me to ask you out. He knew it would be too hard for you to resist my love making body!" He added doing some dorky dance move.

"I have to go now…" Said Haley taking Brooke's arm. "I'm already dating someone!" She added not thinking.

"You are?" Asked both Tim and Brooke with surprise.

Haley looked at Brooke and opened some big eyes saying you know I'm not moron!! Brooke understood instantly.

"Yeah she is…" Said Brooke nodding. "She's dating….She's dating…." She started looking around.

"Me!" Said a deep masculine voice putting an arm around Haley's neck. "So back off Smith!"

"Yeah…" Said Haley lacing her fingers with the guy's fingers. "I'm sorry Tim I'm dating him."

"Oh right!" Said Tim nodding. "Sorry Jagielski…I didn't mean to…."

"That's fine…" Said Jake now putting his arm around Haley' s waist and bringing her body closer to his. "But please don't ever…EVER...hit on her again, understand." Jake added in a pretend warning tone.

"Yep…" Said Tim shrugging. "There's other hotties you know… " He added walking away.

As soon as Tim was out of sight Jake loosened his embrace. "Wow…you're so lucky!! Tim Smith? I'm sure every girl on the planet wanted to be you just now!" Said Jake laughing.

"I know!" Said Haley rolling her eyes. "You saved me…you're my hero!" She said batting her eyelashes and laughing before kissing his cheek.

"For this kind of prize…I'll save you anytime." Said Jake seductively. "What about a dance?" He asked nicely.

"Yeah…" Said Haley blushing. "But not right now I need to kill my brother first, but after it will be my pleasure." She added with a smile.

"Okay…I'll find you in a bit…" Said Jake still keeping his eyes on her. "Hey Davis!" He finally said to Brooke with a nod.

Brooke nodded back and took Haley's hand.

"Let me help you find Lucas…" She said starting to walk away from Jake. Once they were out of ear shot Brooke gently slapped Haley's arm. "You Lucky girl!! Jagielski is so hot! He totally has a thing for you!!"

"Yeah…I dunno…" Said Haley uncomfortably.

"What's there to know?" Asked Brooke with annoyance. "He's nice, cute, serious and well…He has the whole package!! Just give him a chance!" Added Brooke not leaving any place for an argument. She purposely avoided asking Haley why she was so hesitate; she was too scared to hear the name Nathan come up. Haley was doing so well since she came back from London. It was like she really moved on and that Nathan wasn't on her mind but Brooke still feared deep down that her best friend would fall head over heels again. Brooke saw Haley suffer and dream of Nathan's love for too long and he was clearly not worth it.

"Okay…" Said Haley with a shrug wanting to change the subject. "Where is my soon-to-be-killed brother?" Asked Haley looking around.

"Here!" Said Brooke with excitation pointing to a table where Lucas was cuddling with Peyton. Brooke loved the James twin's arguments. It was always pretty funny.

Haley walked to the table and crossed her arms on her chest.

"Hey little sis!" Said Lucas with a smile.

"Hey baldy…" Said Haley to Lucas. "Peyton you look stunning in this dress," she said with a smile.

Lucas touched his blond hair. "Baldy?" Said Lucas scrunching his eyebrows with confusion. "I guess I don't get your new European humor."

"Oh you will…" Said Haley with an evil smile." When you'll have some Nair in your shampoo you'll defiantly get it!" She added looking at him nastily.

"Why? What did I do??" He asked innocently.

"Two words bro…" Said Haley showing him two fingers. "Tim Smith…" She added with a straight face. "But believe me...You're gonna pay!!"

"Oh…I'm scared…" Said Lucas showing her his hand and shaking it.

"You should…." She said in a warning tone.

"Anyways…" Said Lucas laughing. "I'm staying at Peyton's tonight so…"

"But Luke! You promised to drive me home around midnight!" Said Haley slightly angry now. "You know I've got to chat with Chris, it will be 6 am in London and…you promised!!"

"Chill out Hales! I really think you should move on! The guy is in Europe geez!!" Said Lucas seriously.

"That's not the point!" Said Haley punching her brother arm. "And don't worry, I'm moving on alright!"

"I already asked Nate to drive you home…" Said Lucas laughing." I was just messing with you. I don't want you to miss the amazing Chris!" Added Lucas with a laugh.

"I heard my name," Said Nathan coming over with a tray that had 3 drinks on it. "Hey girls…" Said Nathan only looking at Haley. Damn she looks hot! I hate that!! He added to himself jealous.

"Don't worry it was only because my sister was threatening me." Said Lucas still laughing.

"Oh it's not threatening when it's going to be done…" Said Haley with an over played angelic voice. "It's more of a warning Luke…" She added looking at her brother.

The song I'm in love with a girl by Gavin DeGraw started playing in the background.

So many people gonna say that they want you,
To try to get you thinking they really care,
But there's nothing like the warmth of the one who has put in the time and you know he's gonna be there,
Back your border when she knows someone crossed it,
Don't let nobody put you down, who your with
Take the pain of protecting your name, from the crutch to the cane to the high wire

I'm in love with a girl who knows me better,
Fell for the women just when I met her,
Took my sweet time when I was bitter,
Someone understands,
And she knows how to treat a fella right,
Give me that feeling every night,
Wants to make love when I wanna fight,
Now someone understand me,
I'm in love with a girl(I'm in love with...

"I love this song!!" Said Brooke with a smile. "Come on J. Lets' dance!!" Said Brooke jumping with excitement.

"Yeah right…and I'll get hit on by the other perv again?" Asked Haley. "I don't think so!"

Nathan was about to propose his services and dance with her since he was excited by the idea of feeling her body against his. But, before he could open his mouth Jake appeared.

...Gonna tell you what you do to think you practice what you preach,
Now I know there's nothing we cant reach,…

Jake took Haley's hand and put it on his chest while singing with Gavin DeGraw.

"cause the heart can't erase once it finds a place to be warm and welcome,
To be held in shelter. I'm in love with a girl who knows me better, Fell for the women just when I met her. Took my sweet time when I was bitter, Someone understands, And she knows how to treat a fella right Give me that feeling every night .Wants to make love when I wanna fight ". Jake smiled and took her hand.

"You've got a nice voice…" Haley said sincerely. "Maybe we should do a duet! "

Jake nodded positively." A duet with you?! Yeah. But I'd love a dance first." He added with a smile.

I'm not sure you'd still be smiling with a bleeding nose! Thought Nathan with jealousy. He could see himself punching Jake straight in the nose.

"Okay let's go…" She said twirling with Jake's arm. "I'm moving on…" She added looking at her brother with defiance while a slow dance started.

"Yeah…it's good you're moving on…" Said Brooke with a smile but she wasn't looking at Haley. She had her eyes stuck on Nathan. It's too late for you buddy. She thought.

Don't you get ahead of me
and I won't leave you behind
if you get unhappy
show me a sign

there's no love like lost love
no pain like a broken heart
there's no love like you and me
and no loss like us apart

promises promise is
only a word
and when softly spoken
is never heard

"Can I ask you a question?" Asked Jake with some worries in his voice.

"Shoot" said Haley with a smile trying to reassure him.

"If…And I don't say I would but if I asked you out on a date would you accept?" Asked Jake looking down.

"Well….Hypothetically yeah I would…" Said Haley smiling. "But my brother will prolly crush you so I get why you won't ask me out." Added Haley sincerely.

"I'll keep that in mind…" Said Jake with a bright smile. "I'll invite you soon and I'll deal with your brother."

Once the song was over Jake let Haley go with regret. He really liked having her in his arms.

"Thanks for the dance Jake." Said Haley nicely. "Now I need to stay a bit with my Brookie you know…."

After dancing a while with Brooke Haley saw her brother leaving with Peyton. They decided to sit down for a while in order to drink something.

"So…" Said Nathan joining them and sitting beside Haley. "You've got many opportunity with the team." He said forcing a smile. "So…Who are you going to leave with tonight?" He asked with some anger in his voice.

Haley laughed not noticing the anger. "I know whose going to get me to leave with him tonight." She said jokingly. "It' you…" She added winking.

"Yeah?!" Asked Nathan with big eyes. His heart literally missed a bit.

"Yeah doofus! Don't forget you're driving me home!" She added laughing. She looked at her watch. "It's almost midnight anyway, let me go and say bye to my mum." She said with a smile.

After she left Brooke let out a sarcastic laugh.

"Why are you laughing Davis?!" Asked Nathan aggressively.

"Ehh…"She shrugged. "You gotta love karma!!" She said laughing harder.

"What's that supposed to mean?!" Asked Nathan frowning.

"You don't deserve her." Said Brooke standing up. "She's finally letting go of you so back off!! She deserves soooo much better than you." Added Brooke seriously.

"We'll see about that!" Said Nathan standing up too and seeing Haley coming back.

"Ready to go?!" Asked Haley looking back and forth from Nathan to Brooke she could feel the tension between the two. "Everything's ok right?" She asked worried.

"Super!" They both said simultaneously.

Haley hugged Brooke and turned to Nathan with a smile.

He put his hand on the small of her back and the two walked out.

As soon as his hand touched her lower back they both shivered.

Calm down Hales…Nothing will happen between you too. You accepted that!! Said Haley to herself

Stop it Nate. You're not good enough for her and she's moved on. She doesn't see you that way anymore. Thought Nathan shaking his head.

It's going to be the longest 3 mile drive ever!! They both thought once they were sitting in the car.

P.S: I know you're longing for some Naley and don't worry you'll get some soon...just be careful what you wish for...In next chapter some people are growing closer while others are growing apart. Secrets are revealed at the most inappropriate times.