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Chapter Seven

We arrived at the restaurant and I was in awe. I mean, it was the most expensive restaurant in all of tree hill! "Nate," I started.

He laughed and wrapped an arm around my shoulder. "Hales, if you're worried about it being expensive, you must have forgotten I'm a lawyer."

I smiled up at him. "Well in that case, I'm getting the most expensive thing on the menu," I replied.

He grinned back. "I hope you do!" he returned and held the door open for me. We walked up to the hostess.

She smiled suggestively at Nathan. "Hello, can I help you?"

He gave her a smile. "Yes, reservation for 2 under Nathan Scott," he said.

She looked on her list and then got 2 menus. "Yes, right this way, Mr. Scott. Your waiter should be here shortly." She winked at Nathan before walking off.

Nathan laughed and shook his head. "Could she be any more obvious?" he asked.

I smiled. "No, she was practically drooling all over you," I commented. I looked away from him and in my menu. "So, what are you getting."

He didn't say anything. I looked at him and he scooted next to me. "Are you jealous, Hales?" he asked, grinning.

I shook my head, laughing. "No, not at all," I replied.

He kissed my cheek. "You're cute when you're jealous," he laughed.

I rolled my eyes. "Okay, maybe just a little jealous, but I have every right to be!" I defended.

He crossed his arms. "And why is that?"

I mimicked his actions. "You're out with me, that's why! I mean, to everyone else we might seem like we're on a date! She was raping you with her eyes and she knew I was here. That's just rude!" I said. He smiled. "What are you smiling at?"

He shrugged. "Like I said, you're cute when you're jealous!"

I hit him lightly and groaned. "Leave me alone!" I whined.

He smiled. "I'm just kidding, Hales. I promise I'm done now."

I nodded. "Good. Now, what are you having?" I asked.

He opened his menu. "I don't know, I was thinking some prime rib. What about you?"

I smiled at him. "Don't you ever order anything else?" I laughed.

"Hey, prime rib is good! I can't help it if it's the best food ever!" he defended.

I shook my head. "See, that's where you are wrong, my dear friend."

"Oh, really?" he replied. I nodded. "And macaroni and cheese is the best?"

I nodded. "Food of the gods!"

He shook his head. "Well, I don't believe they have that here so you better think of something else."

Just then our waiter walked up. He was really cute, had a cocky smile like he knew every girl was looking at him, and he couldn't take his eyes off of me. I smiled at this. "Hello, my name is Cooper and I'll be your waiter tonight. Can I get you something to drink?"

I looked at Nathan who was frowning. "I'll just have a water, please," I said.

"I'll have-"

"Oh, come on! We've got all sorts of different wines, why don't you check out our wine list and pick out one?"

Nathan sighed. "Listen, man, she wants water," he said.

Cooper took his eyes off of me and smirked at Nathan. "Okay, fine. Water it is. And for you, sir?"

"I'll have a corona," Nathan said.

Cooper nodded. "Okay, I'll be right back," he said and walked off.

I laughed as soon as he was out of sight. "What?" Nathan snapped.

I covered my mouth to try and stop the laughter, but couldn't contain it. I managed to calm down a little bit and he motioned for me to speak. I shrugged. "He was cute," I said.

He rolled his eyes. "He was an ass, Haley," he replied.

I smiled. "Now who's jealous?" I asked and Nathan shook his head. I sighed. "Listen, Nate, this whole idea of the expensive restaurant was really sweet, but-"

He held up his hand. "Say no more. Let's get out of here before that guy comes back to force wine down your throat," he said, standing up. He held out his hand and helped me out of my chair.

"Have a good night," the hostess said before looking up.

I smirked at her, putting my arm around Nathan's waist. I kissed him lightly and then winked at her. "Oh don't worry, sweetie," I started. "We will." We walked out laughing. "Oh, god, did you see the look on her face?"

He smiled. "She definitely was shocked," he shook his head. "So, where do you want to go now?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. Let's just start driving somewhere and see where it takes us?"

He nodded. "Okay, sounds good," he replied opening my door for me.

I grinned. "Thank you, sir," I said.

He laughed. "You're welcome, my lady," he replied and shut the door.

He quickly got inside and we drove off. "To be honest, I wonder what Brooke and Luke are doing," I said.

"They're probably having sex," he replied.

I burst out in laughter. "You know, you're probably right! Did they know you were taking me out?" He nodded. "Yep, they're having sex."

He smiled. "Why don't we go to that club you like going to so much? The one you, Brooke and Peyton frequent?"

"You mean Tric?" I asked.

"Yeah, that one!"

I smiled. "I haven't been there since we were still in college! Yeah, let's go!"

We danced, laughed and had a good time. It had been a long time since we had actually done something together, just the two of us. Well, besides sex, but that doesn't really count.

We left around 12:30. I didn't do any drinking, but Nathan was a little buzzed. "Nate, I had so much fun tonight!" I said.

He nodded. "Me too, Hales. We never do anything just the two of us anymore."

We walked upstairs. I had to help Nathan a little. "Hey, why don't we go drop in on Brooke and Lucas? See what they're up to?"

He laughed. "Sounds good, but don't get mad at me when we walk in on them naked!"

I laughed. "I'll close my eyes!"

We quickly made our way to their apartment, walking right in. Brooke was sitting on the couch, watching TV. "Hey, Brookie," Nathan said.

I plopped down next to her. "Where's your hubby?" I asked.

She smiled at me. "In the kitchen," she replied. Nathan stood and went to find Luke. "So?"

I shrugged. "So?"

She laughed. "How was your date with Nate?"

I sighed. "It wasn't a date, Brooke. We just wanted to do something together as friends!" I said.

She held up her hands. "Sorry! You're right, it's not my place!" she replied and I nodded. "What did you two do, anyways?"

I smiled. "Well, we…" I explained the entire night to her. She was grinning the whole time, but didn't say anything.

"Sounds like you had fun tonight, girlie!" she said.

I nodded. "Yeah, I did," I replied.

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