Chapter 5

Haley clutched onto Channing as they made their way on the red carpet. All around them flashes went off and Haley could feel her excitement bubble up into her chest. Her heart was pounding with such a force that she was sure it could be heard from miles away. Everywhere Haley turned big name celebrities were around her. Haley was in heaven.

Channing smiled down at Haley who smirked back at him. He bended down and kissed her forehead lovingly before they made their way to Channel E! station.

"Haley! Haley James! Over here!" Robert, E! fashion presenter, called as Haley made her way up the steps with Channing's help. Quickly receiving two kisses – one on each cheek – from Robert she smiled as Channing held her hand.

"Haley you look absolutely amazing! And Channing that suit is to die for! I must say you two are definitely some of the best dressed couples I've seen here!" Robert cooed and Haley blushed at his compliment.

"Why thank you very much Robert…I have to say you look quiet dashing yourself." Her response came well naturedly and Robert smiled at her.

"Thank you darling. Now turn around so we can get a better look of you!" Haley did as instructed and twirled around so everyone (including the cameraman) could get a clear view of her dress. Channing stood to the side – a proud boyfriend.

The dress was a simple yet elegant design – it was completely black with just a small piece of hot pink ribbon under the chest. At the bottom hot pink net stuck out. Haley's hair hung loosely around her face, the curls defining her features. Pearl earrings and a pearl necklace completed the outfit.

"Completely amazing. Now you so have to tell us…who are you wearing because I have to say that dress looks like it was made for you?" Robert asked as he felt the texture of Haley's dress and Haley smiled as Channing linked his hand with hers.

"Channing is wearing Gucci and I actually didn't have this made. I saw it in the shops and it just spoke to me." Haley admitted and Robert didn't even hide his surprise.

"I brought this from Clothes Over Bros and Brooke Davis made it." Haley quickly added and she felt her heart fall at the mention of Brooke's name. How Haley wished Brooke could be a part of this.

"Haley!" another voice called out from behind her. Haley turned around and smiled when she noticed her friend.

"Rachel! So good to see you!" Haley exclaimed as she hugged her friend tightly.

Robert turned back towards the camera and smiled happily into it.

"Well there you have it folks! Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams have just joined their friends here…"

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Brooke's jaw hit the floor as she stared at the screen in amazement. Haley was wearing her dress…the dress that she had unconsciously designed for Haley…and Haley looked fabulous in it. Brooke made a mental note to try to get in touch with Haley – though it had been five years she just needed to tell her friend how thankful she was. And who knew…maybe Haley wearing the dress meant that things were okay now.

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Robert smirked when he noticed the man walking past the E! stand. He called out to him – motioning for him to come closer – and the man almost jumped up the steps and smirked into the camera.

"Nathan Scott! What a surprise to see you here tonight!" Robert laughed and Nathan chuckled.

"Ah yes believe me it was just as a surprise for me as it is for you." The Scott smirk was all over Nathan's face as he smiled brightly.

"But no actually…I'm here with my brother to present the award for best actress… so huge task on our hands. Speaking of which…I have to get going but enjoy your evening."

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Peyton stared dumb-struck at the screen as she repeated Nathan's words in her head.

"I'm here with my brother to present the award for best actress."

The only other thing going through her mind was one simple question.

Wasn't that the award Haley was up for?