Chapter 2

Fifteen minutes later Haley pulled up in front of Tree Hill Elementary. She was waiting for Mary to exit the kindergarten when she felt tiny arms wrap around her legs.

"Hi Aunt Haley!" Mary said brightly

"Hey Mares! How was your day?" Haley asked

Mary sighed, "NOT good,"

Haley tried not to laugh at the five-year old's expression, "Alright, well Nana made cookies so why don't we go home and you can tell me all about it,"

"Alright," Mary said before trudging off to the car

'How bad can kindergarten be?' Haley asked herself as she followed her niece to the car

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After driving home, Haley and Mary were sitting at the James kitchen table eating cookies and drinking milk.

"So Mares, what happened at school today?" Haley asked

"Well," Mary said, "I was called into the principal's office because I was telling kids on the playground that I would take them down. Ms. Carter said that it wasn't very friendly and I said 'Ms. Carter, it's not supposed to be friendly, it's funny, it's Hannah Montana' Ms. Carter didn't like that so she's calling Mama and Daddy tonight,"

It took all of Haley's strength not to laugh out loud. Who knew Hannah Montana could corrupt young children?

"We'll let Mom and Dad deal with that one. Have you thought about forgiving Nathan about your recital? He's really sorry," Haley said, pleading Nathan's case

Mary thought for a moment, "Fine, but only because you love him the mostest,"

Haley was shell shocked, "Wh-What are you talking about?"

Mary waved her hand, "I heard Mama and Nana talking about how you and Natey give each other "the look" and it's only a matter of time before you share your feelings. Now I've had enough cookies so I'm going to draw, but only on the paper. Mama said I couldn't draw on the walls anymore. I don't see why not though, they look so much better after I do,"

With that, Mary flounced away, leaving Haley dumbfounded. Did people really know that she loved Nathan? Did HE know? Oh lord, this was not good.

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Later on that day, Nathan had come over for help on his homework.

"...And that's how you do it," Haley said finishing explaining a Trig equation to Nathan

"Never leave me," Nathan joked, "Otherwise I won't be able to pass any form of a class,"

Haley laughed, "You couldn't get rid of me even if you tried,"

Nathan smiled "Good,"

"Oh I forgot to tell you, Mary has agreed to forgive you. You're in the clear," Haley said

"Oh thank God. On what grounds?" Nathan asked

'Because I love you. Yes that's it Haley tell him you love him. Dumbass.' Haley thought, "You have to buy her ice cream and then you'll be all set,"

"Hales, you didn't tell me that there was a catch," Nathan whined

"Well, now you know," Haley shrugged, "New subject. Who are you taking to prom? It better be someone good and not some random slut, Nathan. It's senior year and there are only two weeks left, so I will personally kick your ass if I have to sit at a table with some Dimbo,"

Nathan chuckled, "Glad you think so highly of me Hales,"

Haley held her hands up, "I'm just sayin'. But seriously, who are you taking?"

"You," Nathan said simply

"Nathan I'm serious," Haley whined

"So am I," Nathan said, "Who would I rather go with than my best friend?"

"Were you ever going to tell me this?" Haley asked

Nathan shrugged "Eventually,"

"Well since you were so gentlemanly about it, I'd love to go to prom with you Nathan," Haley said sarcastically

"Then it's a date. Now I have to get home otherwise my mother won't feed me, so let me know what color your dress is so my mom can pick out flowers and I can say that I bought them for you," Nathan said before kissing her forehead and leaving.

Haley sighed as he left and laid back on her bed. She kicked around excitedly.

'I'm going to prom with Nathan Scott!' She thought, before spiraling into complete panic.

"MOOOOOM!" She yelled, "We need to go dress shopping!"

The character Mary in this story is based off of my five year old cousin, also named Mary. Her little altercation in kindergarten actually happened in real life, she cracks me up! Thanks for all the replies and I'll be sure to update soon! Emily 3