A/N: So I decided to post another chapter for all my fans! I hope you and enjoy and keep the reviews coming!

I made my way into the kitchen after taking a long hot shower. I heard voices but couldn't make them all out. As I rounded the corner, I stopped dead in my tracks. I was now face to face with him. The one guy I've been trying my best to avoid. "It seems you just can't get rid of me, Hales," he said.

I was shocked that he even knew my name, and for some reason I actually liked the nickname. I didn't tell him that though. I simply just walked around him and went and helped Karen finish with dinner.

I was hoping he was on his way out but then I heard him say, "Thanks Karen for letting me stay for dinner tonight. My mom is off on another one of her business trips and I didn't really want to hang out with dad all night."

"You're always welcome over here Nathan," Karen replied.

I was speechless. I mean now I was going to have to spend a whole meal with him. "Karen, do you need me to help with anything else?" I asked.

"Nope, I've pretty much got everything finished up here. You guys could let Luke know that dinner is ready though," she said looking at the two kids.

Before I could move, Luke came in and asked, "Did I hear my name?"

"Dinner is ready," Karen stated.

Everyone sat down and of course I was seated next to Nathan. He smirked before sitting down and whispered, "I know you like me Hales."

I felt a blush coming on, but I was determined to not let him see it. Instead, I just said, "In your dreams."

"Oh believe me, you are definitely in my dreams too," he confided.

"Could you please stop trying to get in my pants? I know you think you have that gift, but I'm not that type of girl," I said quietly.

"I never said you were nor did I ever say I wanted to get in your pants. Besides, I think it's kinda sexy when you get all riled up," he smirked.

I remained quiet for the rest of the meal. Luke and Nathan were headed to the river court and had invited me to come. I knew I would probably regret it, but I agreed.

All the guys were there except for Mouth. I went and sat on the bench by myself. Nathan played for a few minutes, but then said he needed a break. He came over and sat down beside me and said, "So are you having fun watching me?"

"Look Nathan, if you expect me to talk to you, you need to stop with all the cockiness. I mean because we obviously will be seeing a lot of each other since you are Luke's brother. I'm not one of those girls that will just fall at your feet though, so get that through your head," I stated.

"Wow, I'm impressed. I have to say you are the first girl to ever stand up to me. What is it about me though that makes you hate me so much?" he wondered.

"I don't hate you Nathan. I just don't like being treated like an object or some kind of toy. I know some girls find it flattering, but I don't. Do you understand what I'm saying?" I replied.

"Yea, I'm sorry. I guess I just do it so often that I don't realize it. I didn't mean to make you feel so bad. I guess it's just the fact that you know how to push my buttons to the point where I just want to irritate you. No one has ever made me feel that way. You really are one of a kind Haley," he confessed.

"I accept your apology and for the record, I don't have a problem with you calling me Hales. Just please be yourself around me and not just who you pretend to be. I know you're a good guy, Nate, so just be that person," I responded.

"I like it when you call me Nate. I'll try to be that good guy for you, but I can't make any promises though," he confirmed.

"That's enough for me," I said with a smile.

He smiled at me for the first time and then got up and walked back over to the guys. I just sat there and watched him play. I began to realize that for some reason Nathan showed me a different side of him. I remember that Peyton had said he was a good guy at times, but he never acted like this except around people who were close to him. That was the thing I couldn't figure out though because I had only met him last night. Why was he being so nice to me all of a sudden, I wondered.

I continued to watch him move around the court and smiled. He had such a great body and I imagine some rock hard abs underneath that sweaty shirt. Oh my, what am I doing am I really gawking at him. He noticed me staring and just simply smiled at me before tossing the ball into the net.

After the guys were done playing, Luke, Nathan, and I headed home. Nathan had left his car there, so he was simply going to get it.

As we got back, Nathan stopped at his car before saying, "Hey Hales, could you come here for a second?"

I looked at Luke and he simply smiled before heading inside leaving me alone. I walked over to Nathan and asked, "What is it?"

"I was just wondering if you were coming to the game on Friday," he answered.

"Well considering I'll be cheering then ya I guess I am," I replied.

"Wow, so you'll be cheering for me then?" he said.

"Only if you want me to," I responded.

"Of course, I'll be sure to bring my A game. See ya later, Hales. Good night," he said with a smile.

"Good night Nate. See ya tomorrow," I said before walking inside.