Anyone who is a country music fan, will understand the title of this chapter :) Hope you enjoy this chapter, it's one of my favorites so far. I spent the entire day working on it, so reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks for everyone who is reading it!
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters, only the story line
Chapter 5: Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not? (Thompson Square)
Haley didn't even have to turn around to know that it was Nathan speaking to her.
"What are you doing here?" She asked in a high voice.
Nathan gulped, "I was here with my friend Clay, and then you showed up." Nathan explained.
Haley didn't know what to say, but the way Nathan's eyes bore into hers, she couldn't deny the way he made her feel. Her heart was practically about to jump through her chest.
"You look great- amazing, actually." Nathan smiled.
Haley slightly blushed, "Thanks."
"So you want another drink?" Nathan asked.
"No, but thanks though." Haley then looked over her shoulder to find Peyton glaring at her. "I need to go." She rushed out, and walked over to the table where Peyton was seated.
"What's wrong?" Haley asked, taking a seat next to Peyton.
Peyton rolled her eyes, "What's wrong? I should be asking you the same thing! Why are you talking to Nathan?"
"He bought me a drink!" Haley explained while throwing her hands in the air.
Before Peyton could scold Haley more, Brooke came strutting over. "What's up ladies?" She slurred.
Neither girls answered, but just stared straight ahead where Nathan was sitting. Brooke whipped her head around, and her mouth fell open. "Why's Nate here?"
"Probably just trying to ruin Haley's night. What else is new?" Peyton said while ripping up a napkin.
Haley laughed, "Whatever, it's a free country. He can be here, but I won't let him ruin my night."
"Wow you must be drunk." Peyton pointed out.
"Maybe a little." Haley smiled, and got up when Brooke started to pull on her arm.
"Come on! Let's go dance!" Brooke shouted excitedly. "Show Nathan that you don't need him!"
Haley pouted, "I think I do need him!"
"Oh shut up! Let's have some fun!" Brooke whined. "Are you coming P. Sawyer- Jagelski?"
Peyton tapped her fingers impatiently against the table, "No thanks, you go have fun."
"Remind me never to get pregnant or I'll turn into a bitch!" Brooke snickered, and made her way to the dance floor with Haley.
After about thirty seconds of being on the dance floor, Brooke and Haley already had about ten guys surrounding them, trying to dance with them.
Nathan had his back against the bar, as he held a beer can tightly. His nostrils started to flare, and he felt the fire burning through his veins as he watched men fawn all over his Haley.
It was understandable as to why the men were drawn to Haley. It was impossible not to be. She just had a way about her, that made everything better. As angry as he was, watching guys all over Haley, he also couldn't help but smile. Haley had a huge smile on her face, and she just looked so care free. A fast song was playing, and she was jumping up and down, screaming the lyrics to Brooke, and she didn't even realize that all the guys in the place were drooling over her. She looked beautiful in her strapless red dress, and her loose dirty blonde curls hung freely on her shoulders.
Clay looked over at Nathan who was clutching his can a little too tightly, and his jaw was clenched.
"Hey man, you need to relax." Clay advised.
Nathan didn't take his eyes off of Haley, "Relax? How the hell can I relax when I'm watching a bunch of horny guys drooling over the girl that I want?"
"Well why are you standing here like an idiot just watching? Go up to her!" Clay stated as he took a swig of his beer, and let his eyes follow two blonde chicks who were walking past the bar.
Haley tried her hardest not to look up at Nathan but she couldn't help it. He was so intriguing, and she wanted to get lost in those bright blue eyes. When she looked up, she caught his intense gaze, and she felt her heart stop in her chest. She could tell he was jealous. He stood silently against the bar, with his strong arms folded over his chest, and his jaw was clenched. Haley smirked to herself, loving Nathan's jealous side, and pulled the nearest guy closer to her body. The black curly haired man smiled, when Haley started to grind against him, and Nathan squeezed the can even tighter, creating an indent in the can.
Haley smiled, as the guy put his hands on her sides. The lower his hands dipped, the more Nathan's blood pressure increased. When the guy moved his hands to her ass, and squeezed it, Nathan literally threw his can of beer on the floor, and marched straight over to Haley and fiercely pushed the guy off of her.
"Keep your hands to your self!" Nathan spat.
The black haired man, named Nick, put his hands in the air, and his eye's widened.
"What the hell bro?" Nick exclaimed.
Nick then looked at Haley who looked just as pissed. "Is this your boyfriend?" He asked.
Haley scoffed, "No, definitely not!"
Nathan's heart constricted in his chest.
"Who is he then?" Nick asked.
""Just some one I used to know." Haley said, and grabbed on to Nathan's strong bicep, dragging him away from the dance floor. "I'm sorry Nick, I'll be right back." Haley explained.
"Haley, where are we going?" Nathan asked.
Haley pulled him outside of Tric and glared at him.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Haley shouted.
Nathan gulped. He forgot how scary Haley was when she was pissed. "That guy- he was touching you."
"So?" Haley asked as she put her hands on her hips.
"I-I-I" Nathan stuttered. He had no idea what to say.
Haley rolled her eyes, "Nathan, we aren't together anymore. I'm allowed to dance with a guy! There was absolutely no reason for you to-" Haley started to rant, but was cut off when Nathan's lips attached to hers. At first, Haley was in complete shock, and her mind was in a haze because of the combination of alcohol, and Nathan's intoxicating scent of cologne. His lips were soft at first, and Haley wanted to pinch herself because she thought it was a dream. She missed his lips, and often reflected upon what it was like to kiss Nathan. Haley's mind instantly flashed back to the first time they kissed. She would never, ever forget it.
After hours of convincing, Haley finally agreed to go on a date with Nathan. She still had no idea where they were going and all he told her was to wear comfortable shoes.
"Tutor girl! Are you almost done? I have to do your make up!" Brooke whined.
Haley laughed softly as she came out of the bathroom, wearing a light green sundress.
Brooke turned around and shrieked loudly, "Tutor girl! You look beautiful!"
Haley blushed, "Really?"
"Yep! Nathan won't even know what hit him!"
Haley giggled, and her face got even warmer. "Okay, well he's going to be here soon, so hurry up!"
Brooke rolled her eyes, "He's right across the street, he can wait."
After about twenty minutes, Brooke finished with Haley's make up, and Haley put her honey blonde hair pinned back into a neat bun. She was putting on her silver strapless sandals, when there was a soft knock on their cabin door.
Brooke squealed and jumped up from the chair she was sitting in. "That must be Nathan! I'll go get it!" She exclaimed happily and ran down the stairs to open the door. On the other side, Nathan stood in a light blue collared shirt, and beige cargo shorts, holding a bouquet of small purple flowers. He had on a nervous smile, but it quickly faded when Brooke opened the door.
"Where's Hales?' He asked.
Brooke rolled her eyes, '"Nice to see you too, Nate!" She joked.
Nathan chuckled, "Sorry. Hi Brooke. I'm just a little nervous for tonight." Nathan admitted shyly.
"Aw! That's so cute!" Brooke cooed. "Haley's just finishing getting ready upstairs. She looks ah-maz-ing by the way."
Nathan smiled, "She always does."
"Aw! I knew you guys would be totally adorable together! But I swear to god Nathan, you better not break her heart because she's my best friend, and if you do anything, I will kill you...-" Brooke was ranting, but Nathan wasn't paying attention because he looked up and watched as Haley came down the stairs. His breath got caught in his throat, and he felt like his heart would explode. His stomach started to do back flips, and he lost the ability to think.
Haley smiled shyly as she descended the staircase, and looked into Nathan's crystal blue eyes. He had on a blue shirt, which made his eyes even more clear, and Haley loved the way they bore into her own. His collared shirt clung to his muscular body, and Haley couldn't deny how handsome he looked. She stepped down from the staircase and walked straight into Nathan's open arms. He hugged her tightly, inhaling her vanilla scented shampoo, but still unable to form a complete thought.
Haley wrapped her arms around Nathan's lower body, and instantly became intoxicated by his strong scent of cologne. She pulled away from the hug and smiled.
"Hi, Nathan."
Nathan starred at Haley's mouth, and knew it was moving, but he couldn't hear what she way saying. His eyes then swept over Haley's green sun dress, which stopped a little above her knees, displaying her tan, fit, legs. The dress was classy, and flowed nicely, but also showed a decent amount of cleavage, which Nathan appreciated.
Brooke noticed that Nathan was in a trance, and knocked him upside the head. "Nathan!"
"S-s-orry! What?" Nathan choked out.
Haley giggled, "Hi." She whispered again.
Nathan looked down and smiled. "Hi, you look absolutely beautiful Haley."
Haley blushed. "Thank you."
Nathan bent down, and whispered in Haley's ear. "I'm serious. You stole my breath away."
Haley listened as Nathan's hot breath tickled against her ear, causing a shiver to run up her spine. She giggled girlishly, and kissed Nathan lightly on the cheek, but turned around when Brooke cleared her throat.
"Yes, Brookie?" Haley asked sweetly.
"Nathan has something to give you." Brooke said referring to the bouquet of flowers.
"Oh, right." Nathan choked. "I brought you flowers. I hope you like them. I tried to get roses but there weren't any left." Nathan explained.
Haley smiled widely, and her eyes sparkled in the light. "I love these! They're beautiful! Thanks Nathan." She said giving Nathan another hug.
Brooke smiled as she watched the couple interact. "Here, I'll put them in water. You two go, and have fun." Brooke advised.
Haley smiled, and hugged Brooke. "Thanks!"
Nathan smiled at Brooke, and then wrapped his arm around Haley's lower back as they made their way out of the cabin.
"So what are we doing?" Haley asked eagerly.
Nathan chuckled, "I can't tell you. You just have to wait."
Haley pouted. "Can you at least give me a little hint?"
Nathan smiled, "Nope."
"You're mean!" Haley pouted.
Nathan chuckled, "We'll be there soon, I promise, and trust me you're going to love it!"
Haley smiled, "Okay."
Nathan and Haley walked a few blocks in order to get to a small lake, and walked to the docks. Nathan pulled away from Haley and walked behind a few trees, but returned a few seconds later, carrying a small row boat. Haley stood off to the side, wondering what he was doing.
"Are we going in that?" Haley asked.
Nathan nodded, and pulled the boat to the edge of the lake, while wiping the dirt on his hands, onto his shorts.
Haley walked over to Nathan, and raised her eyebrow. "What are you up to Nathan Scott?"
Nathan chuckled, "You'll see." He said as he held out his hand, and Haley grabbed it, and Nathan helped her into the wooden row boat. Once Haley was situated, Nathan then slowly entered the boat, and grabbed the wooden oars.
"Are we going to get in trouble for this?" Haley asked as Nathan started to sail away.
Nathan laughed, "No, don't worry. Luke and I used to come out here all the time when we were kids."
Haley smiled, "You came here before?"
"Yeah." Nathan smiled, "Luke's family would take me for like two weeks every summer, but we stopped because my Dad would always send me to some basketball camp, for the entire summer."
Haley frowned, "I'm sorry to hear that. It must've been rough."
Nathan shrugged, "Yeah. My life basically revolved around basketball, I never had time to just be a kid, y'know?"
Haley nodded, and placed her hand on Nathan's knee. "I'm sorry."
"It's alright, I guess I'll thank my dad one day when I make it to the NBA." Nathan smirked.
Haley smiled widely, "I'm sure you'll be the best player." She said genuinely.
Nathan laughed, "I wouldn't go that far. I mean my height is considered short in the NBA."
Haley smiled, "Well then I guess I'd be a midget." She pouted.
Nathan laughed.
"Hey don't laugh!" Haley scolded.
Nathan chuckled, "I'm sorry, but you are short."
Haley pouted, and folded her hands across her chest.
"Hey, I think it's adorable. I like short girls." Nathan smiled, and Haley blushed as she uncrossed her arms.
"Oh really?" She flirted.
"Yep. I like short girls, named Haley James." Nathan flirted back.
Haley's cheeks reddened, but decided to play with Nathan. "I like tall guys, named...Joey." Haley joked.
Nathan's smile instantly fell, and his heart constricted in his chest.
Haley saw Nathan's look of shock on his face, and tried her hardest not to laugh.
"Oh." Nathan said sadly.
Haley bit her lip. "Nathan, I'm kidding." She said, and placed her hand over his. "I like you." Nathan then let out an inaudible sigh of content. A huge smile, then took over his features.
"I like you too." He said shyly. "A lot." He added.
Haley smiled, and slowly leaned over the oars.
Nathan's heart rate increased tenfold, because he knew Haley was leaning in for a kiss.
Why am I so nervous? I've kissed girls before. None of them were ever Haley... Nathan thought.
Haley licked her lips lightly, and starred at Nathan's, hoping he would lean in.
Nathan stood there like an idiot, and his mouth hung open.
"So, are you going to kiss me, or not?" Haley flirted.
Nathan's eyes went from Haley's lips, to her innocent brown eyes, and he smiled.
"I don't know. Do you want me to?"
Haley didn't say anything, but just nodded.
Nathan smirked, and then dropped the oars, and leaned across the middle to meet Haley for a chaste kiss.
Haley's eyes instantly snapped shut when she felt Nathan's warm lips on hers.
A spark immediately jolted between the couple, and Nathan's pressed his soft lips against Haley's candy flavored lips.
The kiss was soft and sweet, and lasted for about five seconds, when Nathan reluctantly pulled away.
Haley's eyes stayed closed, and she brought her finger to where Nathan's lips just where, and she smiled softly.
"That was..." Nathan began.
"That was.." Haley whispered, but then jumped across the boat, and threw her arms around Nathan, surprising herself and him, as she kissed him again.
Nathan was shocked at first that Haley would be so bold, but he didn't care because the first kiss was breathtaking, and now Haley wanted to kiss him deeper, and he sure as hell wasn't about to start complaining. Nathan slowly ran his tongue along Haley's lower lip, and she smiled when Nathan wrapped his arms around her lower back, and kisser her deeper.
The two teenagers soon engaged in a heated make out, until the need for air became an issue, and Haley slowly pulled away.
Nathan smiled, "Wow."
Haley giggled nervously. "I never did that before." She admitted shyly.
Nathan's eyes shot up. "Are you serious?"
Haley nodded.
"I never would've guessed. You sure can kiss." He grinned.
Haley's cheeks burned, and she smiled at her feet.
Nathan couldn't help but think how adorable she was, and he couldn't stop smiling. "So are you ready for the best date of your life?" Nathan asked.
Haley smiled, and looked up into Nathan's blue eyes. "Oh, so bringing me out in the middle of a lake to kiss me wasn't the date?" She joked.
Nathan chuckled slightly, "Oh that was just the warm up." He winked.
"Oh really?" Haley flirted.
Nathan nodded, "Yeah, we should actually get there any minute."
Haley watched as Nathan rowed the boat, and she looked behind her, and saw an island like piece of land, and she gasped.
"Don't look yet!" Nathan commanded lightly.
Haley turned around and blushed, "Oops. Sorry."
Nathan laughed, 'You're going to be the death of me James."
Finally, Nathan rowed the boat up to the sand, and slowly got out. Once he was on the land, he helped Haley out, and gently placed her on the ground.
"What is this place?" Haley asked in awe.
Nathan smiled. "One day, when Luke and I were on the lake, we found this little piece of land. No one was here, considering it's mostly just trees, but we thought it was the coolest thing, so we made it our spot. We named it 'Scott's Island.'" Nathan explained proudly.
Haley's heart melted, at the image. Haley placed her small hand on Nathan's cheek. "That's so sweet Nathan." She cooed.
Nathan smiled. "I remember we made a pact, not to tell anyone about it, but I guess you can be an exception." He joked.
Haley giggled, "Well I'm honored."
Nathan then hooked his arm through Haley's and he walked her to a higher elevation of the land. "I want to show you something." Nathan explained
Haley followed Nathan as they hiked up the land, and made it to a rocky area, over looking the lake. Haley's jaw almost fell to the ground, and her heart dropped to her stomach. She wanted to cry how romantic the setting was. There was a picnic set up, with a bunch of candles, and rose petals around the blanket. The yellow sun was setting in the distance, creating the lake to have a glow effect.
"Nathan! It's beautiful!" Haley gasped.
Nathan smiled, "You like it?"
"Are you kidding? I love it! This is perfect!" Haley gushed.
Nathan was relieved, he was worried that it would be too much for a first date, but decided that he would trust Lucas's word for it.
"Okay, good. I'm glad." Nathan smiled, and followed Haley onto the picnic blanket.
"So what's for dinner?" Haley asked licking her lips.
Nathan smirked, "Your favorite. Mac 'n' Cheese!" He said happily as he took the contents out of the bag, and placed in front of Haley.
Haley's eyes widened, and she felt her stomach growl with hunger. "You're seriously the best!"
"I know, so are you." Nathan smirked.
The two of them, then engaged in small talk while finishing their meals. After dinner, Haley lay comfortably in Nathan's arms, as they watched the sun set.
"This is so beautiful." Haley whispered.
Nathan smiled, "So are you."
Haley smiled, and leaned up to meet Nathan's lips in a passionate kiss.
"So was this the best first date ever?" Nathan asked as he pulled away.
Haley giggled, "Definitely."
Haley sighed against Nathan's lips. She couldn't believe she was kissing him again. It was like a dream. Because God only knows, how many times over the past five years that she dreamed about kissing Nathan again.
Nathan had no idea what came over him, but he just knew he needed to feel Haley's lips against his. He missed her so much, and he dreamed about this moment forever. He wasn't sure he would ever be able to kiss her again, and he didn't want to miss his chance.
Haley felt Nathan's tongue softly lick her lower lip, and with out thinking, she granted him access. She always knew Nathan was such a great kisser, but if possible, this kiss was even better.
When Nathan slid his arms around Haley's waist, her eyes snapped open. Reality finally hit her, and she pulled away, pushing Nathan off of her.
Nathan was shocked when Haley pushed him off of her. He had no idea what was going on. They were just in a heated make out session, and all of a sudden she started to freak out.
"You shouldn't have done that Nathan!" Haley scolded.
Nathan was still in his trance, to hear what Haley was saying.
"I wanted too." Nathan whispered softly.
Haley groaned. She promised herself she wouldn't fall back into Nathan's trap, but here she was, slowly losing her inhibitions.
Tears sprang into Haley's eyes, and she tried desperately to hold them back, but she couldn't.
"Look, Hales, can we please talk?" Nathan asked.
Haley shook her head as a tear slid down her cheek. "There's nothing to talk about Nathan."
"Are you kidding me?" Nathan shouted. "We just kissed!"
Haley gulped, "That kiss didn't mean anything!" She lied.
Nathan scoffed, "Look me in the eyes, and tell me that when I kissed you, you didn't feel the same spark we did five years ago."
Haley choked back a loud sob, and looked into Nathan's broken eyes. "I'm sorry." She whispered. "But you can't just kiss me and expect that everything will be okay, because it's not!"
Nathan shook his head, and threw his hands in the air. "You know what Haley? I'm done!" Nathan shouted. "You didn't want me five years ago, and I guess you don't want me now. So I'm done fighting for something that will never work. I really don't know why you're so mad at me! You told me to leave, Haley! I did what you wanted me to do. So now, you don't even have to tell me, I'll just go." Nathan said and stormed off into the dark night, leaving a sobbing Haley on the sidewalk.
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