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Author's Note: Thanks so much for all the great reviews. I know that everyone is excited about the new season...so am I. This chapter pretty much sums up what they did while in California. I hope you all like it. I know there is one part that you all will most definately like. Well here it is...

The Hot Spot

Over the next two weeks, they had fun just being together, hanging out on the beach and taking in L.A. Brooke had gone shopping a lot. She still hadn't touched the presents that were left for her. In fact, she had only looked in at them once before closing the door to the den.

They had went to a carnival one Saturday, where Nathan had asked Haley to marry him. They were all very shocked until they figured out that he was talking about a fake marriage at one of the fun booths at the carnival, which only lasted for the rest of the day. However, after that day, everyone kept calling Haley, Mrs. Scott.

The morning of their last day, Haley came into the kitchen with a smile on her face. She sat down beside Nathan at the table before saying anything. "Okay, I got a hold of Michelle, and they are playing at this club tonight. She said she could get us in. What do you say?" She asked the others.

Nathan looked at Haley and nodded. "Yeah, sounds like fun."

Peyton looked at Jake then to Haley. "Yeah."

Brooke laughed. "I could get us in. Which club is it?"

Haley looked at Brooke. "Umm, She said it was called The Hot Spot." She said with furrowed brows.

Brooke nodded. "Oh yeah, it's a good club. That's close to where you played this summer."

"Okay, cool." Haley said before starting on her breakfast.

That night, they all got ready and went to The Hot Spot. Brooke had gotten them a table and was ordering drinks when Haley stood up. "I'm going to go backstage and say hi."

Nathan looked up. "I'll go with you."

Haley nodded and held out her hand to Nathan.

Nathan took Haley's hand and walked with her over to the door leading backstage. The security guard smiled as he saw Haley. Apparently it was someone who had worked the tour during the summer because he embraced Haley before letting them in. Nathan couldn't help but smile. "Well, aren't you just loved all over."

Haley smiled at Nathan before turning and going through the door. "Hey, do you think I could get an autograph?" She joked.

Michelle and Jessica turned and smiled. "Haley!" Michelle exclaimed before walking over and giving her a hug. "Man we've missed you."

"I've missed you guys too." She said as she hugged Jessica.

"We heard about you and Chris…I'm sorry." Jessica said softly.

Nathan squeezed Haley's hand gently. Haley smiled at Nathan then turned back to Michelle and Jessica. "Thanks. And I'm okay. My friends have helped a lot."

Michelle sighed. "Okay, would you totally hate me if I asked you to perform tonight?" She asked with a slightly frown.

"I would love to. You know that, so what's with the frown?" Haley asked, slightly worried.

Jessica looked at Michelle. "You can't ask her to do that."

Haley looked between the two girls. "Ask me to do what?"

Michelle sighed and was about to say something when someone walked in through the door. "When am I going on?"

Haley turned with a surprised look on her face. This was the last person she wanted to see. "Chris." She whispered.

Nathan held onto her tightly, letting her know that he was there, but also keeping himself from kicking Chris' ass. "Keller…"

Chris looked at the two then looked down at their hands. "So, I see you moved on nicely."

Nathan looked at Haley who had a confused look on her face then looked down at her hand, which was still in Nathan's. She was about to say something when Nathan pulled her close to him. "Yeah, and how is that any of your business?" He asked glaring at Chris.

Haley looked over at Nathan then smiled. "Exactly." She turned to Michelle. "I would love to perform tonight. I will even sing the duet. As long as he keeps his hands, and lips, away from me."

Michelle took a deep breath. "Okay, great. Well, we're gonna go warm up." She smiled weakly at Haley before walking away with Jessica.

Haley turned and looked at Nathan then to Chris. "So, looks like we'll be performing together again." She said bitterly to Chris.

Nathan sighed. "As long as that's all your doing." He said to Chris.

Chris laughed. "Whatever." He walked past the two and over to the vanity.

Nathan watched him then looked down at Haley as he stepped in front of her. "Do you want to go back out there before you go on?"

Haley shook her head. "No, I should get ready."

Nathan nodded. "Okay." He looked over her head at Chris, who was watching them in the mirror. He smiled down at Haley. "I'll see you out there then." He leaned down and kissed her, just like he had been wanting to do for months now.

Haley was a little surprised by the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck and ran her hands through his hair. A minute later she pulled back, a little breathless. "Okay." She said then noticed Nathan glance at Chris and realized that it was all an act. She sighed. "I'll be looking for you."

Nathan looked down into her eyes and nodded. "I love you." He said before kissing her softly once more before turning to leave.

"Love you too." Haley said with a shaky voice as she watched Nathan leave. She turned and looked at Chris before going over and sitting in a chair.

Chris turned and shook his head. "Sure didn't take you long. And you love each other? And he was upset about the two of us taking things fast."

Haley looked up and glared at Chris. "Not that it's any of your business. But Nathan has been my best friend for over a year now. I've loved him for a long time. And I realized just how much, by being with you." She spat before getting up. "Sounds like your up." She said before turning and walking away.

Chris walked out and played his set as Haley got ready. She was told that they were ready for her and walked out, ready to go onstage.

Chris took the mic into his hands and smiled. "Okay, for tonight only, let me introduce, Haley James."

Brooke and Peyton looked at each other then at Nathan. "She's performing?" Brooke asked.

Nathan nodded. "Yeah, Michelle asked her if she wanted to, and she said yes." He smiled as he watched Haley walk out onto the stage. "Oh, and if Chris asks, Haley and I are together."

Brooke looked at him confused, as did the other three. "What?" Lucas asked.

"I'll explain later." He said as Chris and Haley sang When The Stars Go Blue.

Haley sang a few songs then introduced The Wreckers. As she walked off stage, Nathan stood up and walked backstage.

Haley walked into the dressing room and sighed when she saw Chris. "I just came to get my things." She said as she walked across the room.

Chris turned and looked at Haley. "You were great tonight."

"Thanks." Haley mumbled.

"I miss you Hales." Chris said as he started towards her.

"Chris, don't." Haley said as she got her things and started towards the door.

"Haley." He said as he grabbed her hand and spun her around, and kissed her.

Nathan walked in as Haley pushed Chris away. "What the hell are you doing?" She said then shook her head.

Nathan walked up behind Haley. "You okay?"

"Yeah, let's just go."

"Haley…" Chris started but at that moment, Lucas too walked in.

"Nathan, why don't you take Haley out to the others. Their waiting to talk to her." Lucas said, not taking his eyes off of Chris.

Nathan nodded then took Haley's hand and led her back out to the table.

Chris glared at Lucas. "Dude, what's your problem?"

"My problem…" He said as he walked over to Chris. "Is you. Do you remember what I told you the night you and Haley got together? Let me remind you." Lucas said then punched Chris in the jaw. "Leave Haley alone." He shook his head at Chris, who was holding his jaw, laying on the ground. "You said that Haley would never find anyone as good as you…I think you got it backwards. You will never find anyone as good as her. She has always been too good for you."

Chris watched as Lucas walked out. He stood up and looked in the mirror. "Damn it. I better be able to still perform." He said to himself.

Lucas walked out and sat beside Brooke. "Is everything okay?" Brooke asked.

Lucas nodded. "Yeah, it is now. Where's Nathan and Haley?"

Peyton sighed. "They took a cab back to Brooke's."

Author's Note: Okay, so what did you think? You liked Lucas hitting Chris, didn't you? I did too. LOL! Anywho, Reviews keeps my brain working and my fingers typing, so review, rather you love it or hate it!