"What color flowers do you want when you're going down the aisle? What type of candles for the table settings? Which bridesmaid dress do you want?"
"BROOKE! Pick whatever I don't care!" Haley yelled at Brooke.
"YOU DON'T CARE?! Tutor girl it is your wedding day we're talking about not some homecoming dance!"
"I know, but I honestly do not care. We could have trash bags as decorations and I wouldn't care a single bit as long as my family, friends, and husband-to-be are going to be there; now will you lighten up?" Haley laughed at Brooke.
"Ya know, this maid of honor thing is harder than you think! What, we have like three weeks to go and we're nowhere near finished."
"I'm sure everything will be beautiful just don't stress too much over this. What you should be worried about are finals! They're coming up soon ya know." Haley said putting in her two-cents.
"Hmph. I could never get mad at you…" Brooke said deflated.
"Well, I do have that affect on people" Haley said conceitedly.
"How are you and husband doing anyways in that big ole house and no sex?"
"BROOKE!" Haley said as she punched her arm.
"HEY! That hurt!"
"Well you deserved it! And things are doing fine…" she said as her voice trailed.
"Are they really…?" Brooke asked in an unconvinced tone.
"Yes." Haley said with her arms crossed.
"That's not what Lucas told me…"
"WELL LUCAS HAS A BIG MOUTH DOESN'T HE?!" Haley said frustrated.
"Hales, what's wrong? Tell me what's up" Brooke asked worried.
"He's been… well… doing things with himself a lot lately…"
"What? I'm not understanding…"
"Well you know that stuff that people do with themselves…" Haley said trying to emphasize the last word.
"Masturbating…?" Brooke replied confused.
"Yeah, that. He's been up to that a lot lately and I've walked in on it once and it's just… I hate putting him in such uncomfortable situations."
"Hales, what's the problem then?"
"we got into an argument about it, I kind of went psycho on him. Telling him that he doesn't appreciate me for me and how him doing things like that is offensive."
"God Hales, you make a guy go celibate for you and now you don't expect him to whack off?"
"Does he really need to do that? Is it that much torture for him to not be having sex?"
"Well, yes! He's a boy, an experienced boy at that, cut him some slack"
"That's what Luke said too…" she replied feeling terrible for picking a fight with him.
"You should just find yourself lucky for finding such a great guy like Nate, he loves you like you're his entire world."
"I know I'm lucky, that's why I'm marrying him before anyone else can figure out how perfect he is" she answers as she leaves Brooke's house.
Haley was walking towards the café to catch up with Luke and maybe even Karen but on the way she saw someone she didn't really want much to do with, Peyton.
"I heard you and lover boy are getting married" Peyton said attempting to start conversation.
"Yeah."
"Well I'm happy for you two."
"Thanks."
"Haley, I came to apologize to you."
"That's not necessary Peyton, the past is the past." Haley said as she looked at her feet.
"I need to do it anyways, I was being such a homewrecker trying to seduce Nathan the way I did, and I want you to know that that night we never went any farther than kiss."
"Thanks for telling me something I already knew Peyton" Haley retorted with attitude.
"I just want you to know that I'm sorry and I could never do that again"
"Gee, thanks for that reassurance"
"What's with the attitude?!"
"I mean, you try and sleep with him and now you're apologizing about it…"
"At least I can please him unlike you!"
"How dare you say that about me, you don't even know me!"
"AND YOU DON'T KNOW ME!" Peyton exclaimed.
And she was right, Haley didn't know a single thing about her besides being Brooke's best friend. She was so wrapped up in hating her that she never took the time to get to know her.
"I'm sorry…" Haley said defeated.
"I should be the one apologizing" Peyton said as she had her hand on her shoulder.
"Can we just put everything behind us and attempt to be friends?" Haley asked sincerely.
"I'd like that" Peyton smiled.
Haley began digging in her purse and finally revealed an invitation to her wedding.
"Here, you can bring a date" Haley smiled back.
"This means a lot Haley…" Peyton said in shock.
"I know, now don't screw it up, friend"
"Welcome to Karen's Café!" Lucas said jokingly.
"Hello to you too" Haley said as she sat at the counter.
"What's up soon-to-be-wife?" Lucas smiled.
"Peyton apologized to me"
"When?" he asked surprised.
"Just a few minutes ago when I was walking here."
"Wow… she has guts."
"Yeah, she didn't seem too terrible after apologizing"
"Are you guys ok now?"
"I invited her to the wedding."
"Do you think that's the best idea?" Lucas asked worried.
"She seemed like a genuine person when apologizing, so yes."
"Good for you Hales," Lucas kissed her forehead to show he was supporting her decision.
"You know, if I wasn't engaged to you I'd be worried that there's something going on between you two" Nathan teased as he walked into the café.
"Haley here was just telling me how she invited Peyton to the wedding."
"Peyton? Sawyer? As in the girl who is madly in love with me Peyton?"
"Yes Nathan, her."
"Why in the world would you do that?"
"She seems like a good person."
"Yeah, that's true" Nathan said sarcastically.
"HEY! It wasn't too long ago that you were all crushed out on Peyton!"
"Whatever you want to believe" Nathan said embarrassed.
"I mean you slept with her countless times, she must've meant something to you." Haley added.
"Wow, thanks for bringing that subject up again Hales" he replied annoyed.
"What? It's true," she said adding salt to the wound.
"You know what, I'm going to go home and pretend like this whole conversation never happened. I hope you're not such a bitch when you get home" Nathan said as he stormed off.
"Rude." Haley said as she rolled her eyes.
"You were being kinda mean Hales" Lucas said as he poured her a cup of water.
"I was just stating the facts."
"You're still strung up on the masturbating thing?" Lucas said in a hush tone.
"I talked to Brooke about it and I can see where he's coming from but it still makes me uncomfortable knowing."
"well until you're comfortable you tell him how you feel about it, he'll understand, and if he doesn't just tell me and I can beat him up for you" Lucas said as he grinned at his best friend.
"You're a great best friend Luke."
"Thanks." He answered as he couldn't take his eyes off of her.
"Nathan! Nathan!" Haley shouted as she got home.
"Nate? Are you around?" she shouted again.
As she walked into their bedroom she saw a note on the bed.
"Clearing my head, don't wait up for me –Your terrible fiancée"
"Well he's clearly still mad" Haley stated to herself as she crumpled the note in her hand.
She looked at the clock, 12:38 AM
"Where can this boy be at this time?"
She called his cell but it went straight to voicemail. She started to worry now. A hole was probably forming in the rug from how much she was pacing in the same circle in front of the door of their entrance. Suddenly she heard the door knob turn. And to her relief it was Nathan.
"God, I was worried sick!" she said as she ran over to him and hugged him.
"Sure." Nathan said as he just stood there emotionless.
"where have you been?" she said taking a nice long look at his tired eyes.
"You know, just hooking up with a cheerleader, having wild orgies, that kind of thing" he said mockingly.
"I'm being serious here Nate!" she answered angrily.
"Whatever, I want to sleep."
"Tell me where you've been all night first." She said with crossed arms.
"I was at the cemetery ok, visiting my parents." He answered solemnly.
"Nate, you always go with me, why didn't you tell me."
"We were arguing, and I needed to clear my head…" he answered defeated.
"Oh baby, I'm sorry…" Haley said trying to console him.
"Are you still mad at me about, you know, that thing?" Nathan said shyly.
"I'm not mad, I never was. It just made me uncomfortable"
"Why?"
"Because you're so experienced and just the thought of not living up to your expectations disheartens me." Haley admitted.
"So that's what this whole thing is about? Not being able to please me?"
"I guess so, yes…"
"Oh Hales, my innocent little Haley Waley" he said as he stroked her hair.
"What? I just want to be able to please you…" she confessed.
"Don't worry over things like that, I know for sure you'll please me." He smiled at her.
"You think so?" she asked getting nervous at the thought of having sex with him.
"I know so"
"Did you finish your vows yet man?" Lucas asked Nathan.
"Not exactly…" Nathan chuckled as he took a bite of his burger.
"Well what do you have so far, maybe I can help." Lucas offered.
"Haley- and that's about it…"
"You've got to be kidding me…" he said surprised at the procrastination.
"I haven't had time, I've been arguing with her, and if I wrote it then my vows would sound something like, 'Haley is a bitch,' or 'Haley likes yelling at me' and that would just bring everyone to tears" Nathan said sarcastically.
"I'm sure you'll think of something great."
"Yeah… now this Peyton thing, is Haley crazy? I mean, I don't want to start another argument but I really don't think I want Peyton at my wedding… she's just trouble" Nathan spewed to Lucas.
"You know Haley, always seeing the good in people, she's probably just trying to give her another chance"
"I know, but what about me? She may want to give her another chance but do I?"
"Haley is going to be your wife soon, you want to make her happy don't you?"
"Of course I do, I've always wanted her happy."
"Just let her do this then, Haley's a smart girl, we all know she makes good decisions, that's why we're letting her marry you" Lucas teased.
"I guess so… but I don't know, I just have a terrible feeling about Peyton being there"
"Don't let Peyton get to you, if she tries something fishy then we'll kick her out, it's as easy as that."
"'Nathan, I knew we'd be together forever the moment you let me borrow your crayons in kindergarten' no that's stupid!" Haley exclaimed as she crumpled up the paper and threw it into the trashcan.
"What's the all the frustration about?" Quinn asked as she walked into the Scott residence.
"QUINN!" Haley jumped out of her seat and towards her sister.
"Haley Bob, I've missed you little sis" she said as she hugged her.
"I've missed you too" Haley said as she took a look at her sister.
"You're glowing, are you sure you're not preggers?" Quinn joked.
"No I am not pregnant!"
"Haha, I was just kidding. Now where is that Scott boy?" Quinn questioned as she took a seat on the couch next to Haley.
"He's having dinner with Lucas"
"You're still friends with the same ole people, I see things never change for you Haley."
"Of course not, we are the three amigos" she smiled.
"Were… you and Natey are getting married now, so technically it'll be the three amigos with the married couple"
"No it won't! Lucas will always be a part of our lives"
"Not like before…"
"Don't say that, it depresses me!" Haley whined.
"I'm just telling you the truth. No offense to Luke but it has always been you and Nate, he was sort of always the third wheel."
"Well, he has Brooke now…"
"Ahh, well he's not a complete loner then" Quinn giggled.
"Who knew college would make you so mean?"
"Who knew a sibling-less house would turn you into a wife?"
"HAHA, very funny Quinny, now where's Tay?" Haley questioned.
"She should be here in a week or so, so for now it's just your favorite sister who's going to be bugging you!"
"Great." Haley let out.
"Don't be too noisy with your fiancée in your room"
"Quinn!"
"what I'm just warning you I can hear very well!"
"quinn… I'm still—"
"YOU'RE STILL A VIRGIN HALEY?!"
"Yes now will you quit yelling?"
"How? I mean, haven't you been living with him for like…ever?"
"I promised myself I'd wait until I was married."
"HA! Poor Natey!"
"What do you mean poor Natey?!"
"That has got to be torture for him."
"He's living…"
"Oh Haley, Haley, Haley, you naïve and innocent little girl" Quinn grinned as she had a nice hard look at her sister.
"You're making me feel like a terrible person, is what im doing wrong?"
"No, it's not wrong… but once you've had sex, you look for it. And to make him wait must be tough on such a young boy."
"Really?" Haley asked concerned.
"Yes Hales, he must really love you." Quinn laughed.
"I mean, he is crazy enough to want to marry me" Haley joked.
"It's funny because I think everyone knew this day would come eventually"
"I can't believe this is happening… it feels unreal"
"Are you happy?"
"I feel like I'm in a fairytale." Haley said as she smiled at the thought.
"No matter what anyone says to you, just remember, as long as you're happy nothing else matters."
"Thanks Quinny,"
"Haley James! HALEYYYYYYYYY!" Taylor screamed as she sat atop of her sleepy sister.
"Tay!" Haley said as she sat up in her bed finding Nathan still sleeping next to her.
"Little sister, long time no see, and Nate here is a heavy sleeper I see."
"He had a long night last night"
"Pleasing your husband I see!" Taylor teased.
"EW! No, he was up last night assembling the shelves for the guest room."
"Oh… well that's not exciting at all" Taylor said as she sat in the middle of the couple.
Haley smiled at her spunky sister. "I've missed you Tay"
"Will yah stop being so sappy and wake your boyfriend up so I can say hello?"
"Give him a few more hours, he needs to rest" Haley answered.
"Fine, we can have breakfast without the loser" Taylor said as she got out of the bed and towards the stairs.
"You never change, do you Tay?"
"No I am one of a kind!" Taylor exclaimed as she dashed downstairs.
"So you're actually making him wait until you guys get married to let him 'touch' you?!" Taylor screamed as they ate their breakfast.
"Now why is this so shocking to everyone?!" Haley yelled at her sisters.
"It's not shocking, I mean, wow!" Taylor laughed with Quinn.
"You're missing out little sis, I mean Nathan isn't a little boy anymore. I saw him under that blanket, his body is—"
"My body is what?" Nathan said as she crept up behind the joyous sisters.
"Oh my god…" Taylor said as she covered her mouth forcing the food to stay in there.
"Nothing! Here's your breakfast baby" Haley laughed as she handed him his plate and set it down on the setting next to her seat.
"Nice to see the whole gang here" Nathan smiled as he looked at the still giggling Quinn and Taylor.
"You look so much older now Nate! No wonder Haley here wants to get married" Quinn laughed.
"Actually… I asked her to marry me" Nathan said proudly.
"I'm sorry but this is just so funny!" Taylor said as she let out a cackle.
"What's funny?" Nathan asked confused at the outburst of laughter.
"Nothing Nate! We're happy for you and Haley Bob here, you two are lucky"
"Well thanks, I'm glad you two can stay here before our wedding day. It's nice catching up with you two." Nathan said genuinely.
"We're really sorry not being able to make it to your parents funeral" Quinn let out making the mood somber.
"It's okay, I'm sure they understand."
"We loved them like second parents" Taylor admitted.
"I know" Nathan said as he began to look sad.
"I'm sorry for bringing it up" Quinn apologized.
"It's fine Quinny" Haley said.
"I'm just gonna go for a little run, I'll be back in a little" Nathan said as he stood up from the table.
"Ok honey, be careful" Haley said as she kissed him on the nose.
"I will, Taylor, Quinn, I'll see you two later!"
"Bye!" Taylor and Quinn said simultaneously.
A/N: I can hear wedding bells! I'm so excited to write the wedding chapter! And get ready for more sexual chapters (just letting that be known). PLEASE review, I really appreciate/need the feedback. Hope you liked this chapter! I know it was some what redundant but bare with it!