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"And that's why the fruit tastes the sweetest," Mrs. Baker said. The class had finally finished the book Twilight and now we were all talking about the ending of the great love story.

"So even though Bella could have lost her life, she still stayed with him?" Tammy questioned.

"Yes," Mrs. Baker answered, "class don't you see? Love comes with so many obstacles, and even though Bella and Edward's love was forbidden and could lead to the ultimate tragedy, they looked past that and found that noting could tear them apart."

"It just doesn't make sense, even though Edward seems like the most amazing, romantic, caring, spectacular guy ever. He's still dangerous! Doesn't Bella see that?" Another girl in the class asked.

"Of course she does," this time it was my turn to defend the couple, "but it doesn't matter who he is. As long as their love for one another it strong, and they vow to protect one another that's all they need. Relationships always have danger in them, theirs is just more apparent. But that doesn't stop them, they keep fighting because they know that the other is worth it."

I looked at Mrs. Baker, she was smiling at me. It seems like I was the only one who actually understood the love between the vampire and human. Mrs. Baker then told us what our next book would be, but I wasn't really listening as my thoughts went to the boy sitting just behind me. It was hard before, concentrating on the class and not him, but now it was even harder. And the fact that I could feel his eyes burning a hole in the back of my head didn't help much.

Thankfully the bell rang,signaling class was over. I packed up slowly, knowing that he would be out the door in a flash. I felt someone hovering over me and looked up to see a smiling Brooke.

"Hey girlie," she said in a way too chipper tone.

"Hey yourself," I slung my bag over my shoulder and we made our way out of the classroom.

"So what's on the agenda for this weekend?" The halls were packed with people and I tried not to bump into anyone, knowing me I would probably just end up flat on my face or my butt.

"I don't know, I was going to talk to Conner later..."

Brooke grabbed my elbow forcing me to stop in the middle of the hallway, "is everything okay between you two?"

I looked at her questioningly, "why wouldn't it be?"

She shrugged, "I don't know. Ever since Luke's party, you two have seem kind of on edge. The sex is okay right?"

I swatted her arm, "Brooke!" I hissed at her. "How many times do I have to tell you? Conner and I aren't having sex!" I whispered, not wanting to the whole school to find out my lack of intimacy with my boyfriend of two years.

"Relax Hales, it was a joke," she said as we started moving again.

I rolled my eyes, "it wasn't very funny."

"Yeah it wasn't very funny for you to hit my arm either," she started rubbing her hand up and down her arm.

"Do you want me to kiss it and make it better?" I asked teasingly as we reached my locker.

"Haley," she whined out, "how many times do I have to tell you. I'm not gay," she whispered before jumping back before I could hit her again. She laughed as she walked down the hallway to her next class. I gathered my books, smiling, and went off in the direction of my next period.

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Two weeks. Two more long weeks until Christmas Break. Two more weeks left of christmas shopping, and I haven't even started yet. Wonderful! Brooke and Peyton presents will take about a week, along with Conners. I always make Luke and Jake something special, and I buy Elizabeth the first slutty think that I see. Hopefully that will be enough time. Hopefully!

"Hey you," a voice said through my hair. I turned my head to the side and smiled up at Conner. He looked extra hot today. It was the first basketball game since the end of Thanksgiving, and the first game that Nathan will be playing. Anyway, the guys all had to dress up for the away game, along with the cheerleaders dressing in their uniforms.

"Hi," I gave him a quick peck on the lips before packing up all my books and into my bag-pack.

"Not leaving because of me are you?" Conner asked with a smile.

I pretended to think about it, "I guess I'm just really sick of you."

Conner laughed and clutched at his heart with mock hurt, "ouch James."

I laughed, "so, you pumped for the game tonight?"

Conner sighed, his attitude changing. "I guess, a little nervous."

"Why?" Conner is never nervous for games, ever!

"I don't know, maybe just because it's the first game after that practice a couple weeks ago. I just really want to show Whitey that I deserve to have that 'C'. I just want to be on top again, and playing at the top of my game is the only way I can think of."

I leaned in towards him, "maybe Whitey didn't strip you of that 'C' because you weren't playing well."

He sighed again, "I know. I just can't believe that Whitey let him on the team that easily. He knows the problem I have with this guy, I even told him! It should have been a team decision, not just his."

I gave him an apologetic look, "well I think he did do it for the team. He's a good ball player Conner, he knows that, Whitey knows that, and you know that. He should be on the team."

Conner was still for a couple seconds before nodding, "I know, you're right."

I smiled, "I'm always right."

Conners spirit lifted once again, "want to get out of here?"

I rested my chin in the palm of my hand, "and go where?"

Conner looked around, "I don't know anywhere. I can't sit in a desk for the next two hours."

I thought about it for a moment, "you driving?"

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"And where have you been Haley James?" Brooke asked once I had reached her and Peyton standing on the side of the bus.

I rolled my eyes, "Conner and I went to the cafe."

Peyton gasped, "Haley James, did you skip school?"

"Yes, yes I did. Haley James skipped school!" I said in a loud voice, laughing.

"Aren't you the regular badass?" I turned my head slightly, but I didn't have to see who it was. Nathan walked pass me and the other two, getting onto the bus.

Brooke had turned around to watch him, as Peyton kept her eyes on me.

"What was that about?" Brooke asked turning back around.

I met her eyes, and shrugged. "Just Nathan Scott being an ass, as usual. I'm Conners girlfriend, he has this grudge against me or something."

"But Jake told me that during break, you and him got along fine at the river court." Peyton pointed out, her eyes questioning me.

"I don't know, him and I didn't talk. Look let's just get on the bus okay?" I didn't wait for them to answer.

The players had to get into the bus as soon as possible, it was easier to see who was there and who wasn't for Whitey.

When I got on the bus, my eyes immediately searched for Conner. Mark had taken the seat that should have been mine, but Conner was to nice to say 'no' to his friend. He gave me an apologetic smile before turning back to Mark talking.

"Oh Haley, Luke and Jake are in the back!" Brooke said from behind me.

I took my eyes off of Conner and to the back of the bus, where Jake, Lucas and Skillz were already sitting. But the two people that caught my attention were sitting behind them, Nathan and Rachel. I was about to come up with some excuse to sit in the front but Brooke was already pushing me forward. Lucas and Skillz were sitting in the seats next to one another, and Jake was in front of Lucas. Nathan and his girlfriend were sitting behind Lucas.

"Hey ladies!" Jake said when seeing us.

"Hey boyfriend," Brooke past me and sat down next to Lucas, leaning in for a kiss.

"Hey Skillz, do you mind if I sit here?"

"I don't know James, you might not be cool enough to sit with me," he said with a teasing smile.

"Well," I sat down next to him, "you're just gonna have to teach me how to be as cool as you."

"I guess I can give you some of my secrets."

We both laughed, "so where's Bevin? She wasn't at practice yesterday."

"Oh, she's just sick. Her mom got the flu, then her dad, then her brother, then her."

I laughed, "well I hope she feels better."

"She'll be fine, she just wants an excuse for me to feed her in bed."

I laughed before looking at pair of couples next to me. Talk about awkward! Whitey came onto the bus, gave his usual instructions, then motioned for the driver to get going. The two couples broke away when the old man started talking, but once he was done they were back to sucking each other faces again. I saw Conner turn around, and we shared a knowing look.

"So H. James," I turned towards Skillz, "want to make out?"

We burst out laughing.

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"Go ravens!" I shouted.

The game was pretty much over, the ravens had killed Saint Jerry's Sharks. The game ended 67 to 46, and the guys all headed to the schools locker room. Conner, Lucas, Jake and Skillz had played incredible. Nathan, however, didn't get to see any playing time. Whitey never put him in, and you could tell that Nathan was pissed about that.

I told Peyton and Brooke that I was going to use the bathroom really quickly and I would meet them outside. However when I walked out of the stall Rachel was leaning against the sink, waiting for me.

"What do you want?" I asked walking next to her to wash my hands.

She turned to face me, a very pissed look on her face. "I want you to stay the hell away from him."

"Sorry Rach, already heard the 'stay away from him' threat. And to make you happy, not that I would ever want to, I have. We broke things off."

"Really? Then why is he always moping around, like he doesn't give a shit about me?"

That made me smirk, "I don't know Rachel, maybe you're just not good enough for him."

She turned her whole body towards me, "you listen hear you fat ass bitch. I can get any guy I want, anytime, any place, and I want Nathan. So why don't you leave your cheating, trampy and slutty ass out of me and my boyfriend's life? Think you can do that you little gold digger?"

I stared at her in mock shock, "wow Rach-ho, I never you knew you had such a knowledge of vocabulary. But maybe the next time you want to come in here and try to lower my self-esteem, maybe you should talk to your boyfriend. Obviously the problem isn't me, it's you. I guess he just wants me but he can't, so he settles for your fake harlot ass." After seeing her confusion I smirked again, "maybe you should go look that one up."

I walked past her and out of the door. That was fun.

It was about twenty minutes later when I had met up with Brooke and Peyton that Conner and Skillz emerged from the door and made their way towards the bus.

I met him half way, "awesome job tonight!"

"Hmm," he said against my lips. "we did pretty good."

I turned around as he wrapped his arm around my neck, "pretty good? How many points did you have, like 40?"

Conner laughed, "36 Hales."

"Whatever, that's still awesome!"

"Hey Conner great game!" Brooke said walking up to us, Peyton by her side.

"Thanks."

"Where's Lucas and Jake?" Peyton asked looking behind us in search for her boyfriend.

Conner rolled his eyes, "when I left they were trying to calm Scott down. He was pretty fumed at couch for not letting him play."

"He just joined the team, doesn't he sort have to earn to start?" Brooke asked.

Skillz shrugged, "who knows."

"Anyways, do you guys want to get on the bus?" I suggested.

They all agreed and we made our way to the bus, some players and cheerleaders already on. This time Conner and I got to sit next to each other.

"Man, I'm exhausted." Conner leant his head against the back of his seat.

"You have a right to be, you played your heart out tonight."

Conner shrugged, "I just wanted to show coach."

"I think you did, he looked pretty impressed. Even though you got half the teams points, you played like a team player."

Conner looked at me and smiled, he placed a kiss on the top of my forehead. "You're amazing, have I told you that today?"

I snuggled up against him, "only about a million times."

Conner draped an arm around me, bringing me closer. "Well for the millionth and one time, you're amazing"

I looked up at him, and saw how much love was there. I then said something I didn't know if I would regret later on or not.

"I love you," I whispered to him.

He looked stunned at first. It was the first time anyone of us had ever said it. A smile slowly formed on his lips, "I love you too Haley James."

He crashed his lips down to mine, and I tried to get lost in the kiss but I couldn't. It felt forced, not anything like I thought it would be. And why the hell was I so worried that Nathan was going to walk on the bus and see us. Finally we pulled away, him breathless, myself sort of embarrassed.

And the first thing I did was search for Nathan, thankfully he was walking with Lucas and Jake to the bus outside.

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Brooke's scream almost left me deaf, "no you didn't!"

I winced at her high pitched voice, "you're going to scare Tar-Heel." Brooke, Peyton and I all looked down at the puppy that was currently in the middle of the circle. It was the day after the game, and I had called Peyton and Brooke over, deciding I was going to tell them what I had said to Conner last night.

After a couple seconds of silence I looked back up at a beaming Brooke, and a questioning Peyton(?) "What?" I asked them both, but more directly at the blonde.

"Haley James! You just told us that you said 'I love you' to your boyfriend of two years now, how can I not be excited!" Brooke exclaimed.

"What brought this on Haley? Last time I checked you weren't in love with Conner, what made you realize?" I turned toward Peyton, my eyes narrowed slightly. What the hell is her problem.

"She said she didn't know P. Sawyer, there's a huge difference," Brooke defended me.

But Peyton wouldn't drop it as her eyes were piercing through me as if she knew, "are you going to answer my question Haley?"

I was about to open my mouth with a rude remark when the door of my room opened. I don't think I have ever been so happy to see Elizabeth, ever!

"Hi girls," she greeted Peyton and Brooke before landing her eyes on me. "Haley I have plans tonight, will you be okay to fend for yourself?" She didn't even wait for my answer before smiling widely, "great, I'll see you tomorrow." She smiled at the other two before shutting the door.

I held in my anger and frustration, and turned back to Brooke and Peyton who were looking at me with worried faces.

"You okay?" Brooke whispered after a moment of silence.

I smiled tentatively, "yeah! Just like every other night right?"

They both looked unsure, "umm sorry Hales but I actually have to go now. Jake and I have plans," she said standing up, Brooke following suite.

"We'll see you later tutor-girl," they both waved good-bye before walking through the door. I groaned and fell back on the floor, starring up at the ceiling. I started singing to one of my favorite songs,

"I used to carry the weight of the world

And now all I wanna do is spread my wings and fly

I used to carry the weight of the world

And now all I wanna do is spread my wings and fly"

I was about to start the second verse when I heard a smash from the other side of the room. I popped up and looked over my bed to see Nathan standing, in all his serious hotness, in front of the open window.

I scrambled to my feet, praying that I looked decent enough. "What... what are you doing here?"

I now noticed that he looked mad, furious even. "What the hell gives you the right to talk to Rachel like you did? What the hell gives you the right to even talk to her?"

"She uh... she told you about that?" I started playing with the ring that I had on my finger, a present from Conner.

"Yeah, and she also told me that you said 'you can never be as good as me'. And where in that pretty little head of yours did you think that was true?"

Okay that hurt! I was not going to let him come in to MY room and let him talk to me like that, especially when I didn't even start the damn fight with his whore. I walked over to him so I was standing in front of him.

"Look...how about instead of coming here and warning me that I can't talk to your girlfriend, why don't you go talk to her and ask her what she said to me." I was happy when I saw his face soften a bit, clearly his whore hadn't said anything about what she said to me.

"What are you talking about?"

I took another step closer to him, "I'm talking about the fact that she called me a tramp, a gold digger, a slut, a cheating bitch, and a fat ass!"

He seemed confused now, "why would she say that? You had to piss her off somehow."

"She said that 'it was astonishing to her that I could get you in the palm of my hand, where she had to fight her ass off to get you to even look at her'."

He stared wide eyes at me before dropping his eyes to the floor and sighing. I then noticed how close we were currently standing, and tried to control my breathing as I could smell his aftershave. He then looked up at me, our eyes meeting, his face now guilty.

"I'm sorry, I guess I just over-reacted."

I smirked at him, "you think?"

He let out a short laugh, god how I missed that. "Just stay away from her all right? For both of our sakes?"

I stared at him hard, I nodded.

He nodded in response before stepping even closer to me, one more step and our bodies would be touching. He leaned down, his face centimeters from mine.

"I've missed you," his breath hot on my face, making my breath catch in my throat.

I measly nodded, no words forming in my head. I noticed one of his lips slightly quirk up, "have you missed me?"

I was about to respond and show him how much but the ringing of my phone stopped my actions. I pulled away from him fast, then turned around and walked over to the my dresser flipping the phone open.

"Hello?" I asked not even looking at the caller ID, then turning around so my back was against Nathan.

"Hey baby!"

I closed my eyes, Conner. "Hey," I said in a fake voice, "what's up?"

"Nothing, just wondering if my favorite girl wanted to go to dinner with me tonight?"

"Yeah, that'd be great! Um pick me up at seven?"

"Sure, I'll see you then!"

"Bye!" I quickly rushed out.

"I lo..." but I had hung up the phone then. If he said those words then I would be forced to say them back, but I wasn't going to do that with Nathan in the room. I exhaled deeply before turning around, only to be met with an empty room. He was gone. I stared in disbelief, hoping he would climb back through the window. No such luck. I looked at my clock, I had an hour an half to get ready. I threw the phone on the bed and walked to my bathroom. How could I possibly have dinner with Conner when I knew I was only going to think about Nathan and the fact that he missed me.

Staying away from him was harder than I ever thought.

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So not a lot happening this chapter, but I hoped you liked it none the less. I know nest chapter will be really hard to write and for you guys to read, but I have to, to make the story good!

Oh and the reference of the book Twilight, I so recommend you go and read it if you haven't. It is possibly the best love story ever! And I am so excited that they are making a movie! The actor who is playing the lead male, he is so hot! If your an Harry Potter fan, you'll recognize him immediately!

Oh and one last thing, three words : NALEY IS LOVE!! Last nights episode was amazing! They best part of the show! The best couple on the show! I LOVE THEM!

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