Chapter 37: What's Going On Here?

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"Did it have to be Nathan, Hales? Really?" Luke called after Haley.

Haley turned around, embarrassed. She clutched her books and whispered, "In here!"

They slipped into the tutor center.

"Luke, that was not okay."

"You being with Nathan is not okay."

"Do you know him Luke? He's your little brother, and you talk about him like he's a-"

"He is a stranger to me, Hales!"

"I know you two don't see eye to eye on a lot, but you're both important to me."

"Am I? Why did I have to find out from Brooke and not you?"

"I'm sorry Luke, but I knew you wouldn't understand."

"You didn't give me a chance to!"

"What about me, Luke?! I'm like the meat roasting from the fire while slowly being turned!"

"Yeah," Luke said, his tone dismissive. "Our friendship is definitely in the hot seat."

With that said, he walked out of the tutor room, leaving Haley upset and frustrated.