Haley and Nathan had been going at it for the last 2 hours, Nathan was actually impressed this girl had game not like he was going to tell her that. They stayed on the rivercourt till the sun slowly started going down and their game was tied at 35, neither one willing to give up.

Its Haley's ball and she checks it to Nathan, she fakes in like she is going to drive, but throws up a three pointer, swish nothing but net. Haley's excited, she is two points away from winning, she takes the ball out again this time she drives and throws up a jump shot, but its blocked by Nathan. He grabs the ball runs towards the basket and slams it hard showing Haley he's not going anywhere. The score is 37 to 38 Haley's lead, Nathan takes out the ball he dibbles left then dribbles right trying to shake Haley but she is playing hard defense he decides to go left and bust a fade away from the 3 point line. It was like one of those TV moments all slow motion both watching the ball sore through the air then only one sound could heard

SWISH

Nathan wins the game and Haley is disappointed, but she gives it to him he was a dame good basketball player. She sucks it up and picks up the ball and walks towards Nathan. He had a big smile on his face, winning was always fun, but that might have been the most fun Nathan's had playing basketball In a long time. Their was something about the way it felt like he was free from everything when he played with Haley, their was no anger, no bitterness she just smiled at him and gave him his ball back.

"good game Nathan" Haley said.

Nathan was surprised, he was not used to people being nice to him for no reason. Especially when he had just beat her, but she seemed sincere.

"Yah you to, you know you're not half back for a girl" he smirked. A scowl came to Haley's face. "Ugh you're unbelievable" she said annoyed, she turned around and tried to walk away.

Nathan grabbed her arm, pulling Haley back towards his chest. He breathed her in, even after 2 hours of playing basketball she still smelled damn good. Her feistiness was turning him on especially since she was only in a sports bra. They had both gotten very hot and taken off their shirts during the game, and now the sensation of their bare chest touching was driving Nathan crazy.

When Nathan's body made contact with Haley's a shiver went up her spine. He might be infuriating, but he was gorgeous. Her hands had landed on his chest when he abruptly pulled Haley back to him, his skin was all warm and sweaty. He was so sexy it took all Haley's will power not to kiss his sweaty chest, but she wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

Nathan leaned closer to her ear and softly whispered "don't go haley" his voice was raspy which made Haley's mouth go dry ' god I wanted him" She thought, but tried to play it cool.

"why not" Haley asked confused.

"well you lost and I have to say I feel a little bad for you"

"why would you feel bad you won fair and square"

"not really, see there really wasn't any chance of you winning that game"

"oh is that right, then why was it such a close game"

"well I was trying to make you look good, but since I did take advantage of you I think its only fair that I treat you to some ice cream"

His cocky nature was really annoying, but there was also something charming about him. So against her better judgment she agreed to ice cream.

Nathan walked her over to his car and opened the door, she was surprised at what a gentlemen he was being.

So here they were driving down a road Haley didn't know, with a guy she just barely knew and they were going to get ice cream. She had completely lost her mind that much was clear. They had been driving for a good 10 min. till his truck came to a stop, when Haley looked up she saw that they weren't at an ice cream shop, but in fact at a beach house. She assumed it was his and the panic was setting in because for all she knew he could be a rapist or a killer, and she was the idiot who was going to die. She carefully spoke

"uhh Nathan where are we" her voice was soft.

"well its my beach house, I just figured it would give us a chance to get to know each other without interruptions" he said. She looked at him, straight into those baby blues and they just looked so wide and innocent that she found herself saying okay.

They slowly made their way up the stairs of the house and Nathan grabbed the key to unlock the door. Haley stood extremely still lost in thought 'god what am I doing, this is crazy. I don't know this guy, I don't even know where I am. okay I just need to ask him to take me home yah that's it ill just be firm' she said to herself when Nathan broke her trance.

" Haley" he said grabbing her hand and one again sparks flew through both of them.

" you coming in" She contemplated for a second before decided that for once she would be fearless. Nathan guided her into the house and closed the door behind them.

tbc