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Chapter 13

I heard laughter and I opened my eyes to see Lucas looking down at me. "I take it you had a good time?" he asked and I stood up, jumping on him.

I kissed his cheek. "You are THE best baby brother a girl could have! Seriously, thank you, Lukey!" I exclaimed.

He set me down on the floor and laughed again. "Well, I've been kind of an ass lately and I needed to make it up to you. My way of saying sorry."

I smiled. "So, do you want to hear how my date went?" I asked, nudging him in the ribs with my elbow.

He shook his head. "No, I don't. That's just torture hearing about you making out with Nathan! I do know some people that would love to-"

"Enough, Broody! Tutor chick, we want to hear all about it!" Brooke interupted. I looked over to see her, Peyton, and Bevin. I grinned and we went up into my room. "So? Start explaining! I already know about the beginning because I was there!"

"Well, we don't know about the beginning," Bevin said.

Peyton nodded. "Yeah, so start there."

I smiled. "Okay, so it started out with a note.." I started and then I explained everything, in detail. "...then he said he'd call me and then he left," I finished and they were all grinning at me.

Then, all at once, they said, "Awww! Thats so cute!"

"Tutorgirl, that is seriously the most romantic thing Nathan has ever done in his entire life," Brooke said and the girls nodded.

"Yeah, Nate's never been this serious about anyone before. You should feel really lucky," Peyton said.

I smiled. "I do feel lucky. Nathan's amazing. He's got me falling for him already and I've only known him a week!" I exclaimed and they laughed. I sighed. "I'm going to love being Nathan Scott's girlfriend."

The rest of the night, the four of us talked about our boyfriends and how perfect our lives have been since mine and Lucas' move here.

Two weeks passed and it was the day of graduation. I was excited. I was one of the 3 validictorians. I wasn't nervous at all about my speech. I thought I would be before I moved here, but I made such good friends so fast I didn't really feel it anymore.

Nathan and I have been together for 3 weeks, and I can honestly say that they have been the best of my entire life. I know it's only going to get better since we plan on spending the entire summer together.

I look around the crowd as I sat on stage. I saw Brooke and Bevin who were sitting together. Brooke winked at me and I gave her a grin. Bevin waved and I nodded to her. I looked around again and saw Luke. He mouthed, 'we did it' to me and I laughed quietly. I scanned further to see Peyton, Tim and Nathan. They weren't sitting together, but close enough. I rested my gaze on Nathan who blew me a kiss. I winked back.

"...and now we'll hear from our third valadictorian. She transfered at the end of this year, became our head tutor, and has become a very respected person by all of our staff. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Haley Roe!"

I stood. This was it. Everyone's clapping died down. I didn't even look down at my speech. Suddenly it seemed to cliche. I stared at Nathan as I began. "I had this entire speech prepared. It was filled with things like, 'this isn't the end, but a new beginning' and 'we'll look back and say thsese years were the best in our lives.' But I realize how extremely cliche that all sounds. Because it really is an end. An end to something that many of us will always think about and wish we had back again. Some of us won't look back on our high school years because of the pain it causes us.

"I know a lot of you didn't get to know me well. Some of you who don't know me, let me give you a glimpse into my life. I was ripped from my life in Michigan and forced to make due with one here in Tree Hill. Right away I was accepted into a group with amazingly talented people. A future designer," I looked to Brooke who was smiling, "an amazing artist," Peyton had tears in her eyes, but managed a smile of her own, "a future Lakers cheerleader," I looked at Bevin as some people laughed, "a guy with the potential for a record deal," I looked to Jake who winked, "an awesome guy who I KNOW will be a sports announcer one day," I looked at Mouth, "some guys that I will always turn to whenever I want to play a game of one on one," I looked to Fergie and Skills who cheered and I laughed, "and a future professional basketball player who, hopefully, will have me on his arm," I looked at Nathan who was staring back intently at me. "Now, I left out the most important person. My brother, Lucas." I looked at him and had to pause. I could feel the tears coming and I didn't stop them. "I don't know what he'll be doing, but I know whatever it is, he'll always make time for his big sister.

"Now, you all know me. I have an amazing life and it doesn't stop here. It only gets better from now on. I hope that you all find a group like I did. These amazing people have changed my life forever and they will continue to do so. All I can say to you is to live your life to the fullest now that you are graduates of Tree Hill High, cause I know I will. Congratulations, everyone!" I said and all the important people in my life stood, clapping and cheering for me. I blew Nathan a kiss and sat down.

The principal announced us and we threw our caps. I found mine and then we all made our way to each other. Lucas came to me first and hugged me close. He twirled me around and I laughed. He set me down and spoke, "that was a great speech, Hales. A lot better than what you had before."

I swatted at him and then pulled him into another hug. "Thanks, baby bro."

"Tutorgirl!" I turned to see Brooke, Peyton and Bevin coming at me. We were all crying as we all hugged. We pulled back shortly after. "Tutorchick, that was amazing. I swear, you had the best speech ever!"

I smiled. "Thanks, tigger."

I felt arms wrap around my waist and so I turned. I smiled up at Nathan and kissed him softly. "You're amazing, Hales. That was great."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him close. "I love you, Nathan," I whispered into his ear, the very first time I ever told him.

He pulled back slightly and kissed me soundly. "I love you, too, Hales. More than anything," he replied and I wished we could stay in that moment forever.

"Party at my house!" Brooke exclaimed and we all laughed.

That night we were all at Brooke's. All the seniors were invited, Rachel included, but she never showed. All the better! Nathan and I spent the entire night dancing and making out. Occasionally we'd talk with the others, but it was mostly a night for us.

Around midnight, I stood up from my spot on his lap. He groaned. "Where are you going?" I smiled down at him and held out my hand. He took it and I led him up into a room. I shut the door and locked it. I turned to look at him and he started to talk. "Haley, listen. I didn't expect this. We don't have to-"

I placed my finger on his lips. "I want to do this, Nathan. I love you and I want to be with you. I want you to make love to me," I said and he leaned down and kissed me softly.

Shirts flew, shoes were flung, and pants were ripped away. Words were few, but mostly 'I love you's. We were soon under the covers, making out. I was only in my panties and Nathan had only his boxers. Suddenly, he pulled back. "Haley, I don't have a condom."

"I'm on birth control," I replied, easing his heavy mind. He immediately started back up again. His lips were everywhere; on my neck, shoulders, breasts, and stomach. It was driving me crazy. "Nathan, please! Stop all the teasing!"

I felt him smile against my stomach. His kissed his way back up to my lips. "What do you want, Hales? Tell me," he whispered to me.

"Make love to me, Nathan," I whispered and thats exactly what happened that night.

Hours later we layed together, our breath evened out as we fell asleep in each others arms.

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