Here is the next chapter, I know it is a bit short but when I wrote it all out, I realized that it was extremely long, so I decided to cut the chapter in half. If I haven't said this already thank you guys so much for all the reviews and support, they really do encourage me to continue with this story. Anywhoo read and enjoy!

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Chapter 12

"Why do I feel like there is a gigantic elephant sitting on top of my head?"

"Probably the side effects from last night."

Startled I turned around in my bed to see Nathan sitting on the couch in my hotel room flipping through channels on the television.

"Dude what are you doing here?" I asked groggily.

"You don't remember?" Nathan asked hesitantly.

"Do I even want to know?" I asked while wincing slightly.

"Let's just say that you weren't feeling that great and I heard you through the wall."

Great, just great. Nathan heard me throwing up.

"Ugh." I hid my face underneath my sheets to hide my now extremely red cheeks.

"It's not that bad." Nathan said trying to make me feel better.

I lifted my head from my sheets and gave him a pointed look. "Okay so it was pretty bad." Nathan said while laughing.

"You suck." I mumbled.

"Well I have a feeling you won't be saying that in a couple of minutes because being the nice guy I am I decided to get you hang over food." Nathan handed me a bag from MacDonald's containing French fries and a McFlurry.

"Okay I take it back, you're a god." I sent him a cheeky grin before completely devouring my French fries.

"So I've heard." He responded cockily.

"So why aren't you hung over right now?" I questioned Nathan; we both had the same amount to drink last night.

"Trust me James, I wasn't as far gone as you were." Nathan said while smirking.

"Please who are you trying to kid, I remember you last night, you were wasted."

"Okay truth, when I woke up this morning I drank like five gallons of coffee." Nathan said sheepishly.

"Nice." I commented while smiling.

"So today's the day."

"I know." I said softly.

"You nervous?" Nathan asked me.

"A little, last time I saw Chris, well let's just say that things got a little intense."

"Just remember Hales, I'll be there with you the whole time." Nathan said while giving me a sincere smile.

"Nathan if I haven't said it enough, I am really glad that you came with me, I'm lucky to have you."

"I know." Nathan said with his infamous Scott smirk planted firmly in place.

"Look I better get going; we still have a couple of hours before the wedding and you should go take a shower because no offence James but you smell." I reached over, grabbed a pillow from my bed, and threw it at Nathan but he easily dodged it.

"I could say the same for you." I shot back. Nathan laughed and got up from his seat on the couch and started walking towards the door. He paused halfway there and turned around to face me. I sent him a questioning look as to why he stopped.

"Don't think I forgot about that kiss you gave me James." Nathan smirked at me and proceeded to walk out of my door.

Okay I am officially confused. Kiss? What the hell is he talking ---

Crap.

I walked into Nathan's room without knocking. I was already dressed and I wanted to see if Nathan was ready so that we could leave. We were supposed to meet Chase and Skills early at the church so that we could get seats together.

"Nathan?" I called out. There seemed to be no sign of him.

"Scott you here?" I ventured further into the room to find him. Suddenly a clicking noise went off behind me and Nathan stepped out of the bathroom.

Shirtless.

"Oh hey Hales." Nathan said acting surprised. He is doing this on purpose! Oh, he's good.

"You're not ready yet?" I asked trying not to look at him.

"Nope give me a couple of minutes, you can chill on my bed while you wait for me." Nathan then disappeared back into the bathroom.

I sat down on his bed and sighed deeply while closing my eyes. While seeing Nathan shirtless was enough to distract me for a couple of minutes the truth is, I'm a nervous wreck. I didn't want to go to the wedding. I didn't want to face Chris again. I didn't want to see Teresa.

"Hey you okay?" Nathan came out of the bathroom with his suit on.

"Yeah." I answered distractedly. I was furiously biting on my lower lip and twirling the ring I wore around my pinky finger.

"What's the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?" Nathan asked me while taking a seat on his bed next to me.

"You mean other than last night?" I asked while laughing.

"Other than last night." He repeated while smiling.

Okay so why is Nathan randomly asking me this question?

"Why do you want to know?" I asked curiously.

"Come on James, answer the question will ya, unless you're going to pass." Nathan sent me a challenging look.

Then it dawned on me, Nathan saw I was worried so he decided to take my mind off it by picking up our game of Truth. I sent him a small smile thanking him for his efforts.

"Spring break, senior year I went streaking." I admitted embarrassedly.

"Haley James streaking?" Nathan questioned shocked.

"I was drunk."

"If that's your story."

"Brooke made me, Peyton and Rachel do it."

"I believe you." Nathan said while laughing.

"You are infuriating you know that?"

"I try."

I smiled at him took a deep breath and stood up. "We better get going, we were supposed to meet Chase and Skills ten minutes ago."

"Okay." Nathan stood up and we walked toward the entrance of the hotel in complete silence. Even though I was scared out of my mind to see Chris again, I'm so happy that Nathan came with me because honestly I don't think I would be able to make it without him.

"Hales," Nathan stopped right as we were about to get into the car we rented to get around town. "If I didn't say it already you look absolutely gorgeous."

"Thanks," I said while smiling. Smiling; I seemed to be doing a lot of that ever since I have started hanging out with Nathan. "You don't look so bad yourself hot shot." I replied teasingly.

"Well aren't we miss punctual." Chase was standing outside of the church waiting for Nathan and me.

"Says the guy to skipped first period everyday of senior year so that he could get more sleep." I said teasingly.

"Funny." He muttered.

"Hey Nate." Chase and Nathan did that whole handshake turn manly hug thing that I never understood.

"Where's Skills?" I asked while looking around.

"He's inside saving us seats, come on the ceremony is about to start." Chase led Nathan and me inside the church.

"Oh joy." I mumbled sarcastically under my breath.

I felt Nathans hand slip into mine and give me a gentle squeeze. I looked over at him and smiled softly. I was falling and falling hard. It was just so frustrating that I wouldn't put myself out there. I wasn't into Chris anymore so what the hell is my problem. Why can't I just try with Nathan? But I already knew my answer. There was so much more to lose with Nathan. I valued our friendship very much and I didn't want to risk it. What if it didn't work out between us? Plus I know I wouldn't be able to take it if I ended up getting hurt again.

We quickly walked over to our seats hand in hand and located Skills in a pew waving us over. "What up baby James." Skills greeted me as we sat down.

"Hey Skills, I've missed you." I moved over to hug him.

"Oh Skills before I forget this is my friend ---"

"Nathan Scott." Skills interrupted me and gave Nathan one of those manly hugs.

"Skills Taylor, good to see you man." Nathan returned the gesture.

"How do you two know each other?" I asked confused.

"Yeah dude, you didn't meet him last night at the club." Chase chimed in.

"High Flyers." Nathan responded.

"Yeah dawg, me and homeboy were roommates."

Our conversation was cut short however by the sound of the piano reverberating off the church walls. I looked to the front of the alter just in time to see Chris walk out of a back room and take his position in the front. I sucked in my breath when Chris caught my eye and sent me a wink. Nathan must have caught the exchange because I felt him stiffen next to me.

Nathan reached over and put his arm around my shoulders, never once breaking eye contact with Chris. One by one the bridesmaids were walking down the isle, but Chris didn't seem to notice this, oh no he was to busy staring down Nathan.

Let the madness begin.

R&R

-Storyofmylifee