He could feel the warmness of her body as she grinded onto him. His hands were fastened tightly on her lower back, dangerously low. Tempting as it was, he had to fight all urges to keep his hands steady. He watched her and moved with her as she swayed her hips from side to side, teasing his eyes. He growled softly. What was happening to him? Why was he so worked up? Afterall, this is Haley. His assistant. The girl he had promised his sister he'd stay away from. He looked into her honey brown eyes. Something in it reassured him. Holding her, touching her, it all felt right and perfect. He could smell her scent again, wild flowers and sunshine. There was something about Haley that made him always nervous, though he'd never admit it. How could this girl, who always finds a way to cause trouble to him, and who obviously isn't like the other girls who he's been with, how could this one tiny girl make his heart race every time he sees her face? He looked down at her trying to imagine how beautiful she'll look in bed next to him. No. He shook the image away. It can't happen. Can it?

"What are you thinking?" she asked looking up at him. Her hands were now snaked around his neck and even though the loud rhythmic music was playing, they were slow dancing.

"How much I want to kiss you," he whispered in her ear. She looked away, blushing at his revelation. He lifted his hand to her chin and brought her close to him. He looked into her eyes, for reassurance. She didn't pull away, so he closed his eyes and brought his lips to hers. It was soft, and warm. He sucked gently on them, until he brought his tongue forward and licked them carefully. She moaned as she opened her mouth to allow his tongue inside. Somewhere in the back of his mind, he knew it was wrong, but still, it felt right. Suddenly, Haley pushed him away and broke the kiss. She looked up at him, her face mad and confused.

"I-I'm sorry," she said and walked away. He reached out, but came short as she slipped away.

"Wait!" he yelled. She didn't listen but kept on walking.

What was she doing?! The room was spinning. Her heart couldn't stop racing. What had she done! She just kissed her boss! Could it get anymore messed up? She cringed. What was she thinking. Although, the kiss was actually nice. His lips were--stop! She slapped her head on the side. Ow. She winced but stopped when someone called out to her. Please, not Nathan, she pleaded to herself.

"Haley!" she heard someone call out to her. She turned around.

"Jake?" she asked confused. He ran over to her.

"Jake? Jake! Oh, no. What are you doing here?" she asked suddenly remembering.

"I need to see Peyton. Have you seen her?" he asked.

"Peyton? Why? What do you need from her?" she asked, panicking.

"I have to tell her I'm sorry. I made a big mistake in letting her go, Haley. I want her back," he told her. Haley stared at in in shock. She was not expecting that.

"Could you tell me where she is, Haley?" Jake ask. Haley couldn't stand him anymore. She can't bear the thought of Peyton getting hurt again.

"No," she answered.

"What?" Jake looked appalled.

"I can't let you see her, Jake. She's moving on. I would tell you to do the same, except, you already have," she answered.

"Haley, that's not fair," he said angrily.

"What's not? You cheating on Peyton, or you embarrassing me that night at the club?"

"Hales--"

"No, Jake! Peyton deserves much better than you. What's to say you won't cheat on her again?"

"I won't!"

Haley chuckled not believing it. "You know, in all the years I've known Peyton, I've never seen her down or sad. She really liked you. But you took her love and stomped on it. I can't let you do that to her again."

"This isn't for you to decide!" he yelled.

"I'm her best friend. I know what's good for her. Not a two face, lying, cheating, bastard like you! Just because you might have gotten tired of Brooke, does not mean you can come back into Peyton's life and ruin it all over again!," she yelled.

"Haley?" Haley turned around at the sound of her voice. Peyton.

"Hales, what's going on?" Peyton asked, her voice shaking. Lucas, stood by her.

"Peyton, I-"

"You cheated on me?" Peyton asked cutting Haley off.

"I didn't mean to do it. I was an idiot, Peyt. I promise I won't do it again," Jake pleaded, pushing Haley aside to get to Peyton. "I love you. I miss you. I know what I did was wrong, but I promise, it'll never happen again."

Peyton looked at him in shock and disgust. No words came out to respond to him. She then looked past him at Haley.

"You knew?" she asked confused. Haley looked up, afraid to meet her friend's gaze. She nodded slowly.

"Peyton, I didn't want to hurt you--"

"You knew, but you didn't tell me? How could you?" Peyton cried out. "I thought you were my friend!"

"I am. But then--"

"I can't believe you. Both of you!" She looked at Haley and then to Jake.

"I can't believe you cheated on me. And that I was stupid enough to fall in love with you from the beginning," she told him.

"Peyt-"

"I don't ever want to talk to you again." Jake's face fell and walked away. Peyton returned her eyes to Haley.

"I can't believe you Hales," she said, her voice almost whispering. Haley could see the tears welling up in her eyes. She knew she deserved this. She should have told Peyton from the very beginning. She had it coming.

"Peyton, I'm sorry," Haley pleaded stepping forward.

"Don't. I don't know if I can forgive you," Peyton said softly.

"Peyton--"

"Don't come home tonight," Peyton said and walked away with Lucas trailing behind.