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Chapter 16

"Okay long story short, Nathan and I got to California, we went clubbing, I got drunk I kissed him, we went to Chris' wedding, Chris tried to hit on me I shot him down, Nathan asked me to be his girlfriend, I said yes and we are now officially together. Oh yeah and we saw Chase and Skills and Chase is moving to Duke next semester. Well will you look at the time, I'm exhausted I'll see you girls tomorrow night!" I moved to get up but I was pulled down by Peyton's hand.

"CHRIS TRIED TO HIT ON YOU AT HIS WEDDING?!"

"YOU AND NATHAN ARE OFFICIALLY TOGETHER?!"

"CHASE IS MOVING TO DUKE?!"

"Sit your ass down girlie!" Brooke's voice echoed throughout the living room.

"Dude details." Rachel urged me to continue.

"Yeah let's start with Chris. The ass tried to get back together with you at his wedding?" Peyton asked my incredulously.

"Yeah." I said as I sighed. "But I said we were done and I only went to the wedding to show him that I'm over him."

"Did you hit him?" Rachel asked me in all seriousness.

"No I didn't hit him." I said while a laugh escaped my lips.

"Haley have we taught you nothing?" Brooke asked me.

"Guys its okay Chris isn't worth it, but if it makes you feel any better I had to hold back Nathan a couple of times from sending Chris to the hospital." I said while smiling at the memory of Nathan jealous.

"I knew we liked him for a reason." Brooke said while a smile on her face.

"Oh yes how could we forget about Nathan." Peyton said with a smile on her face. "And what is the story with that H.James?"

"He asked me to be his girlfriend at the wedding." I said with a smile on my face thinking about the night we got together.

"I so called it!" Rachel exclaimed. "I said they would be going out in a month! I am so good."

"Yes Rach you're amazing." I stated sarcastically.

"So who else knows about you and Nathan?" Brooke asked me.

"Just you guys, and Nathan probably told Lucas and Jake. Speaking of, Peyton how are things with you and Jake?" I asked.

Peyton was about to speak before Brooke interrupted her. "You so missed it tutor girl, Jake and Peyton are boyfriend and girlfriend and they cannot keep their hands off each other." Brooke exclaimed dramatically.

"Hey! We are not that bad, besides have you ever seen you and Lucas?" Peyton shot back while shooting Brooke a look.

"Goldilocks has a point you and Lucas are quite nauseating." Rachel said while making a face.

"Please, look who's talking ever since you have gotten together with Mouth every time I walk into your room without knocking you're Racheling yourself! I don't even want to know what happens when Mouth is there with you!" Brooke said.

"Whore! You promised you wouldn't say anything!"

"Wait Racheling herself...what do you…OH MY GOD!" Peyton erupted with laugher as realization hit her and I joined in a second later.

"OKAY! Can we please stop talking about this?" Rachel asked with a small laugh and an embarrassed look on her face.

"I missed you guys." I said still laughing."So Rachel you have a boyfriend?" I asked.

"Yeah his name is Mouth." Rachel responded with a dreamy look on her face.

"Where did you meet him?" I asked.

"We met in the library…"

"Hold up, what were you doing in a library?" I said teasingly.

"Shut up slut, as I was saying we bumped into each other and the next thing I know were going out for dinner and I am ready to be in a relationship."

"Good for you Rach." I said genuinely happy for her.

"Haley was I imaging things or did I hear you mention something about Chase transferring to Duke?" Peyton asked me.

"Yup, I met up with him in California and he told me that he is transferring to Duke next semester. How awesome is that!"

"Oh my god this is so great! I am so excited." Rachel exclaimed while smiling.

"So did he meet Nathan?" Brooke asked me.

"Yup I think that they hit it off pretty well."

"Does Nathan know that you guys used to go out?" Brooke asked me with an accusing look on her face.

Shit. I am so busted.

"Technically…no." I said. "But why does it matter. Chase and I went out ages ago like literally it was sophomore year of high school plus we figured out that we are much better off friends. He is like my brother. Besides he went out with you too." I said while looking at Brooke. "And it's not like you're going to tell Lucas."

"Okay H.James I see your point, all I am saying is just make sure that it doesn't blow up in your face by not telling Nathan about your past with Chase."

"You too Brooke."

"Okay you guys this is silly, you both have boyfriends that you really like and neither of you have any feelings for Chase. Some things are just better left in the past." Peyton stated wisely.

"I am really tired you guys I think I am going to head off to bed." I said while standing up.

It didn't hit me until now that Nathan might not be okay with the fact that Chase and I have a past. But I don't see what the problem is I don't have any feelings for Chase anymore and vice versa. In fact there was no chemistry between us when we were going out. That is why we decided we would be better off as friends. And ever since then he has become my surrogate big brother.

Maybe Peyton's right. Some things are just better left in the past.

Tonight we lie awake

Remember all the coffee that make us shake

On those long drives one more long night

I'm sure this is the happiest I've ever been

I rolled over in bed to pick up my cell phone that was currently ringing. Not even bothering to check the caller ID I answered the phone ready to kill the person on the other end.

"You better be dying." I said in a tired voice.

"Well hello to you too gorgeous." Nathan said while laughing.

"Nathan." I whined.

"Why are you calling me at three in the morning?" I looked over at the clock on my night stand the red numbers mocking me.

"I missed you."

God what is this boy doing to me.

"You're lucky I like you Nathan Scott."

"I know. So I wanted to talk to you about our date tomorrow night. I'll pick you up around 9ish."

"Okay." I said while laughing. "But this couldn't wait until tomorrow?"

"Hey can you blame a guy for being excited about going out with his beautiful girlfriend."

"No, I guess not." I said while smiling. "But you're girlfriend has to go back to sleep she has a class bright and early tomorrow."

"Okay." Nathan said while laughing. "Sleep tight."

"You too." I said as a yawn involuntarily escaped out of my mouth.

"Oh I will, I'll be dreaming about you." I laughed at his cheesy line.

"Good night Nathan."

"Good night Hales."

It's official I am falling hard for Nathan Scott.

"Is anyone home?" I walked into my apartment to find complete silence. For once I was praying Brooke was home. I got home late from the library and now I only had half an hour to get ready for my date with Nathan. I needed the fashion guru now.

"In the kitchen!" I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard Brooke's voice.

"Brooke thank god your home!"

"Nice to see you too tutor girl." Brooke said while laughing at my enthusiasm.

"I am making dinner for me and Lucas we are having a night in. That means you have to leave." Brooke was at the stove stirring a pot of spaghetti.

"Yeah that's fine I have a date with Nathan tonight anyway. But I kind of need your help." I said hurriedly.

"He is coming in half an hour and I have no idea what I am wearing." I said desperately.

"Nice one tutor slut." Brooke said while laughing. She turned around and saw the look of desperation on my face. "Your serious?" I nodded quickly. "This calls for backup."

"PEYTON! RACHEL! GET IN HERE NOW!" Brooke yelled.

"What is going on?" Peyton emerged out of her room dressed up. "I am about to go out with Jake."

"Where is Rachel?" Brooke questioned her.

"She already left with Mouth."

Crap. Man down.

"Don't panic." Brooke turned to face me.

"Peyton we have half an hour to get Haley ready for her date. Haley go take a shower you have five minutes. I'm timing you. Peyton and I will take care of wardrobe and hair." I ran into the bathroom. It was best not to argue with Brooke.

Exactly twenty-seven minutes later I was ready to go on my date with Nathan. Thank god for Brooke and Peyton. I was wearing skinny jeans and my signature black converse paired with a white baby doll tank top and a gray button up short sleeve sweater going over it. My blond hair was let down in waves due to the fact I didn't have enough time to straighten it.

"H.James hot shot is here!" I heard Brooke shout from the living room.

"Coming!" I shouted back.

I walked into the living room to see Brooke talking with Lucas and Nathan. I cleared my throat to make my presence known. Nathan stood up from the couch when he saw me from the corner of the room.

"Wow Hales you look great." I smiled at him. "Thanks." I said softly.

"You can thank me for that." Brooke said.

Ladies and Gentlemen may I introduce you to Brooke. The loudmouth. But I love her anyway.

"We should get going." Nathan took my hand and laced our fingers together. My heart sped up at his actions. He pulled me towards the door.

"Where are we going?" I asked him as we approached his car.

"It's a surprise."

"I hate surprises." I said with a slight pout on my face. I heard Nathan laugh slightly.

"Not these you won't, I promise."

"Nathan how much farther?" We had been walking for what felt like forever. As soon as Nathan parked his car he blindfolded me and took my hand leading me through the woods.

"Not that much longer, god Hales if I knew you were a whiner I never would have asked you to be my girlfriend in the first place." Nathan said teasingly and I could hear him trying to stifle a laugh.

"Funny." I said sarcastically as we came to a stop.

"I thought so." Nathan took off my blindfold and I was met with the sight of a blanket laid out on a dock overlooking the river with lights scattered all over the place.

"Nathan…" I said almost speechless. "This is beautiful."

"I told you that you would like my surprises." We walked toward the blanket on the dock and I noticed a picnic basket nearby.

"Surprise number two?" I asked gesturing toward the basket.

"Yup." Nathan pulled out two containers containing macaroni and cheese and if possible my smile grew even more.

"You remembered." I had once told Nathan during our game of truth that my favorite food was macaroni and cheese. He teased me about my favorite food being something five year olds eat but I told him I thought it was food of the gods.

"I remember everything you tell me." Nathan said softly.

We ate while chatting about random things, school and basketball mostly. Afterwards we cleared off the blanket and laid down together while looking at the stars I moved closer to him and rested my head down on his chest while my hands drew invisible circles on his well defined abs. I looked up at the sky and noticed a shooting star.

"Look make a wish." I told Nathan.

"Nah, I'm good for now." I looked up at him to find him staring at me and I smiled as a small blush made their way up my cheeks.

"Has anyone ever told you that you are quite charming?" I asked teasingly.

"You haven't even seen my A-game." I said cockily.

"Lord help me if that's true." I said dramatically while laughing.

"I kind of like you Haley James." Nathan said while playing with a piece of my hair.

"I kind of like you too Nathan Scott."

R&R

-Storyofmylifee