Next Chapter Yay! So I just wanted to apologize for chapters 2-4, I'm not really sure what happened with the format… and then chapter four got posted twice… stupid computers!! Thanks to all the people who explained AU to me!! And yes the idea of the wish did come from Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Haha when I first saw that movie in 3rd grade me and a few of my friends actually pretended we were witches. We made a spell book and everything. But enough about me!

Lillian returned to Haley's room with the second carton of ice cream in hand.

"Have you called yet?" Lillian asked already knowing the answer.

"What do you think?" Haley replied grumpily.

"I thought not. Well I have something that will brighten you right up."

"Brad Pitt?" Haley asked hopefully.

"No. Better."

"'Annapolis'! James Franco." Haley gasped as Lillian held up the movie box. "That's just what I need! Some grueling boxing at the Naval Academy by a very gorgeous shirtless James Franco." Lillian popped the DVD into the player with her back to Haley. They watched the coming attractions only half paying attention. When the screen came up where you press 'PLAY' to begin the movie, Haley gave Lillian a quizzical look.

"This isn't 'Annapolis'."

"I know. It's 'Cowboys'."

"Are you out of your mind? Nathan is in this movie!" Haley cried frantically looking around her room for a fast way out.

"If I remember correctly, we watched this movie five months ago at my house right after you got your job. We sat up all night watching movies like this. And if I also remember correctly, you said if you ever met this guy you wouldn't ever let him go." Lillian recalled.

"I was referring to James Franco." Haley said weakly.

"James wasn't in that scene. Haley you met him! And so what if he's exactly what you wished for? Isn't that kind of the whole point?"

"But I can't go back there now. I completely freaked out and ran out of there like a lunatic. He probably never wants to see me again."

"Have you checked your phone?" Lillian asked reaching for it. "You have fourteen missed calls all from Nathan. I think that classifies him as wanting to see you again. Probably because he wants to know why you almost ripped out his eyes when you saw what color they were." Haley gave Lillian a look that would have knocked her off her feet. "Too early for jokes?" She asked.

"Just a little. What am I supposed to tell him? Sorry I just realized that you're exactly what I wished for when I was really young when my dad split and left my mom a complete mess?"

"Yeah, pretty much. Next time he calls just do yourself a favor and answer. Until then I really have to go back to work. Call me if anything interesting happens." Lillian said gathering up her things.

"Fine. Thanks Lil, I really appreciate it." Haley said sincerely.

"Any time. Plus Nathan is probably really good friends with James Franco so when you meet him, don't forget to give him my number." Lillian winked and softly closed the door behind her leaving Haley in complete silence. Deciding she wouldn't take her phone off silent until after she showered and figured out what she was going to say to Nathan, Haley undressed and went into her bathroom. Twenty minutes later, Haley stepped out into her steamy bathroom and slipped a white terry cloth, knee length robe over her shoulders and loosely wrapped her dripping wet hair into a messy bun. She applied expensive smelling moisturizer to her face as well as light glowing make up. Still in her robe, Haley slipped into a bra and panties and soft slippers. She then let her hair out, ran a brush through it, and flipped her head over a couple of times so that it would dry straight. Just as she was about to start getting dressed, she heard a soft knock in the door. Thinking it was Lillian; Haley neglected to look through the peephole and quickly opened the door.

"Nathan," Haley gasped. He looked confused and a little hurt but Haley couldn't help but almost go weak in the knees as he weakly smiled at her. She had never been so attracted to him. His happy smile was quickly replaced with a mix of a confused and hopeful smile.

"Hey, you…um…left some stuff at my apartment." Nathan held out her dress from their first meeting and held it out to her.

"Oh, thanks." Haley said, a little hurt that he wasn't there to actually see her. "Come in?" Nathan stepped into Haley's apartment and looked around. Neither said anything for at least a minute. He thinks I'm mentally ill. I know it. I'm so stupid! Why aren't I saying anything to him? Oh right, because you're so damn busy having this argument with yourself in your head. No, I'm giving him time to get his bearings. He doesn't need to get his bearings! He's here for you! No, then I'm gathering myself so I can explain to him what's going on. Then why haven't you said anything yet? Because you won't shut up! Jesus!

"Shut up!" Haley said just above a whisper, but it wasn't quiet enough.

"What?" Nathan spun around and looked even more confused at Haley's latest comment.

Oh great. Way to go, moron. Now he really things you've lost it.

"Okay, Nathan. We need to talk." Haley finally said after decided her head was going to explode if she let it talk to itself anymore.

"Yeah we do." Nathan said almost exasperated. Haley sat down on her couch making sure her robe was still covering all parts of her that she didn't want displayed out to the world and cleared her throat. Nathan took a seat on the coffee table across from her.

"When I was eight years old my dad cut out on my mom and I. And that's the one-sentence version of the abridged version. It was a lot more complicated but that's not the point. Anyway the last thing my mom said to him was: "You don't love me anymore, do you." He didn't say anything. He just grabbed his bag and we never saw him again. So I have had this grudge on love ever since and just to make sure I would never actually fall in love I basically set this "curse" on myself that I would only fall in love with the guy that had all these specific characteristics. Scary part is, you have every single one. I had realized the smaller ones but kind of ignored them but when saw your eyes this morning, I just went completely over the edge. You probably think I'm out of my mind and never want to see me again and honestly, I don't blame you." Haley explained. Nathan made motions that looked like he wanted to say something but no words came. They sat like this for what seemed like eternities on end before Nathan finally rose.

"Uh…this is all a little confusing." He said, clearly he wasn't ready for that kind of answer. Honestly, he was expecting something more along the lines of: "Sex is a really big deal and I can't believe I was that nonchalant about it in the first place." But this? This was insane, to say the least. No matter how many times he ran her speech over in his head, there was one phrase he couldn't shake. "I would only fall in love with the guy…fall in love…love."

"I was just scared. I couldn't actually believe you were actually there, in front of me, my own creation in walking, talking, breathing form." Haley said again trying to explain her rash movements.

"Haley," Nathan interrupted her. He moved closer to her and cupped her soft cheek in his hand. Before either one knew what they were doing, they were locked in a fiery, but soft, kiss. When Haley finally pulled away they were both breathless. "I love you to." He said softly before capturing her lips with his own again.

Haley's mind was a blur. I told you! I knew he would come around! But you were such a scaredy-cat. I can't believe it took you this long. So what? I finally just spilled it all out. Okay, you need to shut up and focus on Nathan right now. Nathan, oh Nathan. Nathan and Haley. Haley and Nathan. Naley.