Happy belated Valentine's day. I hope you guys like this update. I meant to post it on Friday but I was still working on it. Now it's 5:09 am and I just finished so I am posting it right now. Alright I'm about to crash so I hope when I wake up I will have some reviews. Hopefully nice ones. There is a sex scene so for those that aren't into that just skip it

Okay later...

Chapter Ten

Lucas looked at the results of the drug tests and saw that he could only hire one of the cousins. Ian's blood work showed that he had traces of cocaine and alcohol in his system which disqualified him from the job. So he called Jack Daniels to meet with him at the house where he informed him of his job placement and let Jack know when he would start working. The kid was so excited to hear the news he was practically bouncing around with it.

"Mr. Scott you have no idea how much I appreciate your hiring me sir." He said as he shook his hand.

"It's no problem. Just be on time and report to Gaston each morning. For now I want you to meet with him now and get acquainted with the gardens."

"Yes sir…" Jack then walked out of his office and bumped into a girl right outside of the door. "Oh sorry!" he stopped speaking

"Don't worry about it…" The girl said with a small smile. "I was rushing—"

"No I was obviously or I wouldn't have barreled into you."

Sam looked at him with mercurial eyes. He was tall, lanky with mid length curly brown hair and was kinda cute. Mentally shaking herself she exhaled, "I've never seen you around. I'm Sam by the way…" she said as she offered him her hand.

Jack took her hand and gave it a slight shake, "Jack…I have to go now."

"O-okay bye…" she said after he rushed down the long hall and out of sight.

"Who were you just talking to?" Lucas asked as he stepped out of his office.

Sam scratched her head as she said, "I uh ran into some guy coming out of your office…he was in a rush and we literally bumped into each other. Why? Who was he?"

"A new hire. Our gardener to be exact…did he say anything to you?"

"No why?"

"You're blushing."

Sam covered her cheeks and exclaimed, "I am not!"

"You are…did he say anything to you that was inappropriate—"

"Oh God no! He barely said anything! Anyway I just came by to tell you that the kids are asking for your permission to watch a movie in my room."

"What movie?"

"A Goofy movie. It's G rated—"

Lucas chuckled, "I know A Goofy Movie I'm not that old!"

"Sometimes I wonder." She joked.

"Ha-ha very funny kid. Go ahead and let them watch it but I need them to actually learn something educational today. So pick out something leaning towards that direction."

"I can put on Finding Nemo."

Lucas leaned against the wall saying, "Finding Nemo isn't exactly what I had in mind—"

"But it is educational…Finding Nemo is a great story that revolves around the concept of parenting. The initial scenes establish how important it is, to listen to your parents and be careful about the dangers that surround your lives. As the story progresses, it also teaches kids to be brave and courageous even in the face of adversity. Valuing those friends who help you when you are in trouble is also a valuable lesson this movie teaches. And I will definitely ask questions after the movies about what they've learned."

Lucas nodded, "Alright that will do it. But practice their numbers with them please as well as some sight words."

"Sure thing Mr. Scott." Sam said before she changed direction to head for her room.

"Uh, Sam…"

Sam looked back at him, "Yeah Luke?"

"Have you seen your sister?"

"No I haven't. She's probably in her room or in the kitchen…more so the latter because she's been aching to try out cooking up some recipes with Chef Mathis. Do you need her for work?"

Lucas nodded, "Yeah we have to go over some paperwork with the construction company and since we are business partners her presence is required."

"I'll text her that you're looking for her—"

Lucas couldn't believe that he never managed to get any of Brooke's personal numbers. All he had on file was Reverie's number. "Actually can you give me her cellphone number please. That way I don't have to keep running to you to let her know when something important happens, I can just tell her myself…"

"Alright…I am going to text her that I gave it to you for business circumstances only." She said with a smart-alecky smirk.

"Why else would I need it?" he asked, half genuinely as he fished his iPhone from his pocket.

Sam nodded seeing his point then sighed, "Okay that's a good point. Are you ready?"

Lucas readied his dial pad and replied, "Yeah go ahead and shoot…"

"Alright… it's 815-675-6070."

"Thanks Sam. I appreciate it." He said just before she left with a wave goodbye. He quickly programmed her number in and then called her.

"Hello?" Hearing her sexy raspy voice entering his ear canal instantly improved his day.

"What are you doing right now?" he asked as he entered the office then closed the door behind him.

"How did you get this number?" she asked, sounding amused and a bit intrigued.

"Your sister. She's going to text you soon about giving me your number for business circumstances only…"

A medium length pause ensued then he could hear her laughter, "Wow you called it. She even said that you coerced her…what did you say to my baby sister?"

"I did not coerce her! I told her it was about business. In fact I told her that we have to go over some paperwork with the construction company and since we are business partners your presence is required."

"Oh really? Didn't we just do that just before Sam fell ill?" she asked mirthfully.

"Yeah but she doesn't have to know that."

"Listen I answered your question. Are you ever going to answer mine?"

"If you must know I am in the middle of helping Mathis make everyone a midday snack. Cordon Bleu appetizers…"

"Sounds delicious…" he said as he sat down in his leather chair. "But not as delicious as the thought of tasting you on my tongue."

Brooke let out a stunned laugh as she said, "Oh my God you are so naughty!"

"What do you expect from me? I haven't had you in so long—"

Lucas could picture her dimpled smile and the rolling of her eyes as she said, "Its only been a week."

"A week too long if you ask me." He grumbled.

Brooke laughed softly then replied, "Okay if you put it that way, you do deserve an reward for your extraordinary patience… Meet me in our special place in twenty minutes."

"Okay I'll be there…"

"See you then." She then hung up, leaving him feeling giddy and anxious like he was a teenager all over again.

-x-

Brooke watched Mathis carefully as he began gathering 4 ounces cream cheese, softened,1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham, 1/2 cup minced fresh chives, and divided 18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)

Mathis preheated the oven to 350 while Brooke beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. He coached her to stir in Swiss cheese, ham and cup chives. They both spread about 1 tablespoon of the mixture over each bread slice; and placed them in a 15x10x1-inch pan.

As they were working Brooke received a mysterious phone call but instantly knew who was on the other line due to his sexy gravelly voice. Mathis kept trying not to look in her direction but failed once he saw the blush on her face. Once she hung up they placed the Cordon Bleu appetizers in the oven to bake until lightly browned.

"Cela devrait prendre environ 12-15 minutes." Mathis said as he approached the door. (That should take about 12-15 minutes.) "Les retirer une fois légèrement brun. Je dois utiliser les toilettes." (Take them out once lightly brown. I have to use the restroom.)

Brooke nodded her understanding, giving him the okay to leave the kitchen. Once alone Brooke found a bag then raided the refrigerator for a couple of items she would need for later. She then heard the timer go off and she hurried and put the oven mittens on her hands and took the pan out of the oven and placed it on the island.

Once out of the oven she sprinkled the appetizers with the remaining chives and took out her phone and took a picture of the beautiful food she helped make.

Brooke looked at the time and saw that she had less than ten minutes left to make it upstairs so she grabbed the bag and left for the elevator, noticing that there wasn't anyone there to see her enter it. It was imperative that she beat him there because she needed to surprise him and catch him off guard despite making this arrangement. And also considering this was as close as she may get to fulfilling a fantasy she decided to act it out now before she wouldn't get the chance again.

She found the spare key in her purse and let herself in. The same key that he had sent to her via Rosalie in an envelope and a note the night they had gone to the theme park. A note that read: This key is to the upstairs apartment. Let me know when you need a stress reliever…I'll be more than happy to oblige you…

There were so many times she wanted to use it but she was more worried about her little sister's health and well-being while they both spent time with his sons, doing activities to make sure they didn't ask about Sam as much. Which left them unable to have completely hot selfish sex.

Nothing was stopping them from having said sex now however…

Brooke began taking her clothes off piece by piece, making sure there was a trail for him to follow. Once she reached her destination she exhaled and did something that she would've never had the courage to do with any other man before meeting him. She lied there completely naked on the wooden black and brownish gold one-of-a-kind Tiger Dining table with a few pieces of chocolate and raspberry strategically placed on her body that he can nibble off.

Not even five minutes later she heard the door opening and then shutting back before the lock was slid in place. Her heart began to pound in excitement as she heard his footsteps coming closer and closer.

Lucas spotted one peep toe black crystal studded stiletto heel sandal then a short distance the other stiletto heel sandal. He picked up the short sleeve white button down tailored blouse, then the little black bra with sweet bows, picked up her dark wash jean leggings, and finally her tiny panties that were at the entrance of the dining room.

And there she was, looking deliciously delectable laid out on his dining room table, naked with semi-covered in chunks of chocolate and raspberries on her breasts, in the indent of her belly button leading down to her sex.

"Wow…How can a woman be so adorable and sexy at the same time?" he rasped as he entered the room, his eyes taking in the sight of her. "You look good enough to eat…"

"I should hope so because that's the idea…" she said mirthfully. "Are you gonna stand there and stare at me or are you going to do something?"

Lucas smiled lecherously and walked further into the room. As soon as he was in front of her he leaned over and kissed her softly, he sighed after parting from her and said, "Where do I start?"

Brooke bit her lip then answered, "You were doing just fine…just continue kissing me until you—oooh!" she gasped as he began nibbling on the inside of her right elbow after eating the tangy sweet berry, the sensitivity of the area taking her by surprise.

Lucas traced his mouth towards the next area, her shoulder which held a piece of chocolate, nibbling on it and her skin tenderly causing her to moan softly, her eyes fluttering as his tongue traced towards her neck and to just below her ear, suckling the vulnerable skin there. Then his mouth suckled her earlobe, the area seemed to be as super sensitive to the touch to her as it was to him, judging by the trembling she experienced from the action.

"You are the best dessert ever…" he said in a sultry drawl, just before suckling her earlobe into his mouth. He then surprised her and dipped his head and took the other piece of chocolate and chewed it just before taking her right nipple into his mouth, his heated tongue tracing the curve of her breast up until he encountered her nipple, flicking the hardened bud with the tip of his tongue.

"Oh God that feels so good…" Brooke moaned as he began suckling the chocolate from her left breast and into his mouth. He then groaned and suckled her earnestly, cupping her right breast while thrumming her slick nipple with his thumb. Brooke gasped and struggled to remain still, knowing that he still had one more destination to dine on.

"Lucas…" she whined in disappointment as he nibbled on a raspberry from the inside of her left elbow, in spite of the fact that she felt the sensation of his mouth traveling to her center which was burning up with desire.

He kissed and nipped his way down her ribcage, across her stomach, eating berries and chocolate along the way. He nibbled along her pelvis, loving the sexy little moans she made, the volume growing a bit higher the closer he came to her aching wet pussy.

"Please Lucas…I need—"

"You need what baby?" he asked as he rubbed the slit that was blossoming under his touch.

"More…I need more…" she moaned even as he pressed his index finger against her with a bit more force.

"More of what?" he asked teasingly as he continued stroking her increasingly soaked petals.

"Lucas I want you to stop teasing me and I want you to make me come with your mouth on my pussy!"

"All you needed to do was ask…" he said with a small smile as he kneeled to the floor.

Brooke bit her lip when his breath ghosted across the slick flesh of her sex. He gently spread her labia with two fingers then kissed her dewy entrance before circling a figure eight on her clit with his pointed tongue, successfully stealing her breath.

Then he was gone.

Her head shot up to look at him, a glare set on her face. "What?! Why did you stop?!" she demanded, annoyed that he would quit when things were getting really good.

Lucas smirked then lifted her up easily and carried her to the bed. He practically threw her on it, the force making her body bounce with the impact.

"I'm in no way done with you Brooke Davis…" he growled as he crawled over her body.

"Good…I should hope not. Now let's get back to business shall we?"

"We shall—"

"But first…you have to strip for me."

"What?"

Brooke positioned herself against the headboard and smirked, "Off with your clothes Mr. Scott!"

Lucas scoffed humorously but did as commanded, taking off his light blue striped button down shirt, his black leather belt and dark grey dress pants. He then kicked off his nice burgundy wingtip oxfords until he was in his black designer socks.

"Those too." She said, noticing him trying to approach the bed.

Lucas exhaled a laugh then struggled getting his socks off for some reason. He almost busted his ass twice to Brooke's amusement. Once the last two articles of clothing were removed she moved to the side of the bed and crooked a finger at him, beckoning him to come closer.

Without saying a word she began stroking his erection, all the while licking her lips.

"Not that I'm complaining but last time I checked we were focusing on you." He groaned as her teasing touches made his head go a little foggy.

"But now we're focusing on you. You see, the last time we did this you focused solely on me—and trust me I'm so not complaining about that…I just figured that I could do a little focusing of my own if you know what I mean."

"Okay…but—Oh God!" he groaned suddenly as she began worshipping the entire area, running her hands up and down his thighs, petting his penis lovingly, and did a bit of manipulation with her hand, squeezing it a bit.

Brooke grinned with glee, feeling it as the blood flow started to get going, feeling his cock pulsating in her hands, making him harder. "Damn…I love holding your cock and feeling it getting hard in my hands…it makes me insanely wet knowing that I am having this effect on you without doing too much."

Brooke saw the bead of pre-cum escape from the slit and found herself licking the moisture away slowly causing him to groan deeply, "Oh my fucking God—"

"I see that you liked that…" she then repeated the action, the underside of the tip of his cock, teasing him as well as herself, hearing him groan and swear having an exhilarating effect on her own arousal.

Before she knew what happened she was on her back and he was pressing inside her. "Ohhhhh!" she moaned as his big heavy cock slid deeper inside her.

Lucas groaned and almost thrust but seemed to remember that he was not wearing protection which rarely ever happen to him. He deftly removed himself and walked away, needing a moment.

"Lucas? What's wrong?"

Lucas took several deep breaths and said, "I just need a moment to collect myself…"

"Collect yourself? What do you mean?"

"Yes collect myself!" he then sighed and explained, "I was so mindless with my lust for you that I was inside you without a condom and it was like sliding into heaven—and that's only happened to me once before."

Brooke was taken aback by that explanation. "Jamie and Logan…" Lucas nodded. "Okay take as much time as you need—"

Lucas exhaled and snagged a condom from his pocket and placed it on the bedside table. "I'm good now…"

Brooke grinned just before he kissed her, "That's good to hear…but now we have to build the momentum back up…"

"Do we?" he said just before he began suckling on that special place on her neck, the place that made her hiss and moan.

"Ohh, yes we do…" she said as her hands traced down his chest, his abs until she grasped his penis.

Lucas hissed as she once again began stimulating him, her thumb skillful swiping the slit, especially the underside of his head. "Fuck Brooke…I love how your hands feel on me. I want to fuck you so bad…" he groaned huskily.

"Then do it. I want you inside me Lucas…right now." Brooke gasped as his lips captured her left nipple. "Please…"

Releasing her breast, he reached over to the bedside table, grabbed the condom and hastily ripped it open. He then slid the prophylactic on his aching shaft and positioned himself, pressing inside her moist cavern once more.

Lucas kissed her hungrily as he thrust home. Her legs instantly wrapped around his waist, clinging to him. He groaned closing his eyes, taking in the fact that he was inside her exquisitely tight pussy, then moaned in pleasure when he slipped deeper inside. He began moving slowly in and out, his mouth moving to kiss her neck near her jawline, opening his mouth a little, letting his tongue graze her neck.

Brooke shuddered, clutching his head while begging him not to stop, closing her eyes focusing on the intensity of the pleasure he created inside her. She bit her lip in ecstasy as he moved slowly, so slowly that she begged him to move faster. "Lucas…please, I need you to move."

"I am moving…" he said before moving to her ear.

"Please Luke…I need it faster." She panted wanting to make him move in some way, trembling with her need for him.

"Patience baby…isn't that what you said to me before?" he taunted, going a bit deeper but the pace was still slow.

Brooke moaned and gasped, "Yess, but that was then and this is now. And now calls for you to fuck me."

"But I want to take my time. You have no fucking idea how much I love being inside your sweet hot little cunt…" He grunted, twisting his pelvis, hitting a spot inside her that he sensed would drive her crazy.

"Ahh God right there…" she moaned as the slick glide of his cock hitting just the right spot within her. "Right there!"

Lucas repeated the action, purposefully angling his hips and pressing against the sensitive area deliciously. Brooke hissed and raked her fingers along his back, writhing beneath him in response.

"God Brooke you drive me absolutely crazy…" he growled as he felt her lush passage squeezing him, inciting him to increase the pace a bit more. "So crazy…"

Brooke loved hearing those lust drenched words and how he sounded as he said them. She cried out before crashing her lips to his, eagerly kissing him, losing herself in him, in the moment, holding him closer to her trembling body. The heat flowed through her as she kissed him passionately, her hands caressing his heated skin.

"Ohh my God Lucas…" she panted against his lips, their bodies slipping and sliding against each other as the pace increased dramatically, their bodies taking over his will.

"Brooke…" he panted, his body now straining with hers as they both sought their release.

Blinding pleasure built inside her as he hit her sweet spot over and over, her enjoyment building expediently as he continued his movements. Brooke screamed out as her orgasm crept on her, powerful and eclipsing.

Lucas gasped feeling her pussy grip him tightly then release, over and over again, milking his response from him. He bent and pressed his forehead against her shoulder, closing his eyes then groaning out his satisfaction as he poured himself inside her. Pleasure and relief overwhelming him, as he released himself inside her clenching heat.

He slumped over her, soaked in sweat, both basking in the after glow. Lucas took the last bit of his energy and removed himself from her then rolled over onto his back, bringing her with him.

"Sweet Jesus…that was fantastic." She said breathlessly, trying to regain her breathing. "I so needed that."

"I needed that too." He said as he left a lingering kiss on her forehead. "More than you know…"

Brooke closed her eyes and snuggled closer to him. "Lucas…"

"Hm?" he grumbled, completely relaxed, loving the fact that he could hold her this time.

"Did we really almost have a slip up?" she said with a chuckle. "Because that's never happened to me before…"

"Yeah…we did."

"Is that a sign we should stop doing this?" Brooke asked as she peered up at him.

Lucas shook his head, "Absolutely not. We just have to be more careful…"

"Or more to the point you have to be more careful—" She then erupted in giggles as he launched a sneak tickle attack, trying to squirm away from his deft fingers on her sensitive sides. "Oh my God stop!"

"Take it back and I might consider it—"

"Okay, okay!!! I take it back!!!" she squealed as he continued tickling her.

Lucas stopped tickling her but managed to grasp her breasts playfully, "That's more like it."

Brooke let out a gasping laugh saying, "You're such a perv!"

"Well you are naked…" he said before he kissed her lips. "and in my bed…" he added before he pecked her lips again. "And very irresistible…" he added before giving her a lingering kiss that turned into a heated make out session.

"Mmm…do you have another condom by any chance?" she asked breathlessly while seductively sliding her leg against his.

Lucas groaned as her hand fondled his sac, "I think I can find one…"

"Good."

-x-

It has been weeks since Haley spoken to Brooke but she honestly hadn't thought about it, too busy running Reverie while knowing that Brooke was busy establishing Reverie in Paris. Like today for instance, today was a usual busy day and like always Haley zipped from one end of the kitchen to the other—only now it was from one end if the bar to the other since their regular bartender was out sick with a stomach bug. "Hey Joe…regular?" Haley asked with a friendly smile.

"Nah not today sweet cheeks. Feels like a gin on the rocks kinda day…"

"Alrighty coming right up…" she said as poured the gin over a few ice cubes and dropped in a lime wedge for a garnishment and slid the drink to him with a smile.

And then Nathan walked in. And suddenly there wasn't enough air and it felt as if everything was frozen in time, him approaching her station with that confident strut accompanied by that sexy little smirk that always sent her heart fluttering.

Nathan's smirk turned into a full blown smile, his blue gaze locked on her. She looked really surprised to see him but also seemed to beckon him closer with an inviting smile and wordlessly he went, caught in her captivating spell.

"Nathan! Hi!" she said after a long pause, unable to believe that he was standing before her in that pristine white button down shirt and dark jeans with an off white jacket. She blinked then said, "I was gonna call you—"

"I know you're a busy woman but I really needed to see you and I couldn't wait anymore. Do you have five minutes to spare?"

Haley looked behind him and saw that there wasn't any new customers, having hit a slow pace for the moment. Her pulse speeding up double time as she found herself saying, "Ye—yes…but only for five minutes…" she said as she walked to the other side of the bar.

"Thank you…"

Nathan placed his hand on her lower back until she reached the stool. He pulled her stool out for her and smiled as she sat down and looked at him with those gorgeous rich brown eyes of hers.

"Okay…what's up?"

"Do you ever have a day off?" He asked seriously as he sat down on the stool.

"No. Never." Fergie answered for her as he zipped by to serve another customer.

Haley chuckled then answered for herself, "No. I don't. At least not since I took over for Brooke…"

He nodded, then slapped the bar. "Well then that changes today."

Haley's eyes widened at that, "What?! No I have too much to—"

"Gone on with the man Hales we got this." Skills said, making his presence known after obviously eavesdropping on their conversation. "You and Brooke are the hardest working women I ever been around. Y'all never have a break. So go on and live a little." Skills taunted, "I can handle the restaurant until you come back."

She looked at Skills then at Nathan. "Are you sure?"

Nathan then winked at Skills and then scolded her teasingly, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth—let's go." He said with that charming smirk on his ridiculously handsome face.

"But—" she broke off as soon as his hand clasped hers. Before she knew it they were at the door.

"Don't bring her back either! She needs this!" Skills shouted.

"Call me when you guys need me!" She shouted back as they walked out. It was a short walk to his white Continental GT. "I can't believe you talked me into this." She mumbled as she got into the luxury car. "So where are we going?"

"It's a surprise…"

"A surprise huh?" she huffed as she buckled up, that age old butterfly fluttering in the pit of her stomach feeling returning. It felt like they haven't been separated from each other since high school with how quickly her body reacted to his presence.

"Yeah a surprise." He then looked at her and chuckled, "Would you relax?"

She let out a gush of air, trying hard to relax but arousal and nerves were a constant companion whenever she was around Nathan. Always had been. "I'm sorry—I'm trying to…it's just I'm not used to anybody taking me out of work like this."

"Look you need a break— according to everyone around you, you work entirely too hard. Even your crew thought so. Don't you think it's time for you to play a little?" he asked seriously as he started the car, then drove out of the parking lot.

She smirked as he drove away from Reverie and asked, "And it's your job to make sure I do that?"

He smiled at her and said suavely, "Yeah. It is. At least while I'm here."

Haley relaxed a little more, "Well can you at least tell me if I'd like it?"

"Yes…you will definitely enjoy this." Nathan said as he continued driving towards his destination. He smiled softly, looking at her sitting so primly—it made him want to rip the prim exterior to shreds and reveal the real woman he knew was still deep inside her. The woman that he knew years ago.

"You sure you can't tell me?"

"Nope…"

Twenty minutes later Haley found herself wishing that they'd hurry up and get to wherever they were headed. She peeked over at him controlling the car, the way his hands handled the wheel, his fingers gripping it slightly, his eyes completely focused on the road.

"I can see you staring…what's on your mind Hales?"

"Can you please tell me where we're headed?"

"No."

He grinned knowingly, "We're almost there Hales…"

"Where exactly are we going Nathan?"

"It's still a surprise."

"I can't stand surprises." She said mulishly, frowning a little. Even though a smile was begging to make an appearance.

Chuckling mirthfully he shook his head saying, "I seem to remember that you used to love surprises. Did you change that much in fifteen years?"

"Okay you got me! I do still love surprises but I am much more impatient with finding out what is in store for me so can you just tell me?" she asked with a small whine.

"There's My Girl…" he said proudly.

That phrase brought back a slew of memories. Of her failing to shoot a basket despite his help, the way his arms enfolded her whenever he kissed her, the way he'd brush her hair out of her face whenever he got that tender look in his eyes…

"I hadn't heard that in a long time…" she admitted sadly.

"Hopefully you will hear it a lot more often. That is if you'll let me…"

"Why wouldn't I let you?" she asked curiously, peering at him with puzzled eyes.

"We're here!" he announced suddenly, driving carefully until he found a parking space.

"Megazone? You brought me to Megazone?" she asked after he opened the door for her.

Megazone is a theme park off of New Point Harbor, it has rides, balloon artists, face painters, jump houses, water guns, go carts, Ferris wheel, etc.

"Our first date as adults. What better way to spend our time together than to be childish for a few hours? Leave the adult world behind for a little while."

"Okay that's actually pretty perfect right now…" she said with a little laugh. It's been a while since she had any real childish fun, the kind of fun her and the Scott brothers used to have all the time growing up.

"Alright let's go…" he said as he slung an arm over her shoulder before walking towards admission.

Their first stop was to get their face painted. Haley got a pretty colorful butterfly painted around her eyes. "You should get yours painted too! I can't be the only one walking around with paint on my face."

Nathan laughed then said, "Okay, okay whatever my girl wants."

Nathan sat down and said, "Alright…can you make something tribal?"

"Sure can…" the redhead gypsy woman said as she brought out the black paint.

Haley smiled after they walked away from the stand and said, "Yours looks awesome…"

"And you look beautiful…"

"Thank you…ooh look!" she exclaimed as they happened across a game called Basketball Shott. "Y'know movies make these seem so romantic, but in reality, you're going to lose $50 trying to win a giant stuffed penguin smoking a joint." Haley joked getting in line.

"You want one don't you?" He asked humorously.

Haley chuckled, "You got me. I really, really do!"

Once it was Nathan's turn, he began sinking shot after shot until he was able to get her a prize. "Which do you want?"

"I want the huge Flappy Elephant!" she said giddily, loving the gray stuffed animal at first sight.

Nathan smirked at her then announced, "You heard the lady…"

The gentleman handed him the plushy elephant and he in turn gave it to her and she accepted it with a bright smile on her face.

"I really missed hanging out with you Haley…I missed being close to you…I missed a lot of things." he said as they walked along.

She smiled genuinely and admitted, "I have too…"

"Let's go on the Ferris wheel…" Nathan said, looking incredibly handsome and childlike.

Haley shrugged, "Sure! Let's do it!" she said as he grabbed her hand in his and walked to the giant wheel.

Once secured in the ride Nathan looked at her and asked, "Why did we stop hanging out anyway? I mean you kept in contact with Luke…you could've shown me the same courtesy you know…"

Haley sighed, "I know I could have…I don't know why but I always thought that you were waay out of my league. It didn't help when my father lost his job and suddenly I was on the wrong side of the tracks…"

"Did I make you feel that way?"

Haley looked at him and said, "Never. You and Lucas never treated me any differently—"

"Then why did you shut me out? I was crazy about you Hales—"

"You remember our classmate Renee Richardson?"

"Yeah…what does she have to do with what we're talking about?"

"Everything…"

Nathan waited for her to elaborate more and after a lengthy pause she finally found the strength to continue. "Renee used to bully me. She called me names, she was spiteful and a complete bitch towards me…anyway when she found out that I was in the poor house—her words not mine, she said that you wouldn't look twice at me now that the money was gone, that the way was clear for her. And since I couldn't stay in our private school it was easier to say goodbye and allow you to be with someone else—"

"I didn't want anyone else Haley! I wanted you. I always wanted you…"

"Really?"

"Yes! I carried a torch for you ever since we stopped talking. My heart was and still is completely yours Haley…"

"Really?"

"Is that the only phrase you're going to say?" Nathan asked with a half crooked smile.

Haley laughed and shook her head, "I'm sorry I just can't believe that someone like you could still want someone like me…"

He turned her chin to face him so that she could look in his fierce blue eyes and suddenly she felt like melting down to the floor from the intensity of it. "Why wouldn't I want you? You're incredibly smart, talented, beautiful and have the most amazing heart I've ever known. Haley we may have been apart for a long time but what we shared is still between you and me and I'll prove it to you…"

When he kissed her it was full of passion that ignited a long hidden desire within her. She clung to him, unable to do anything else as his mouth moved over hers suavely, sampling her lips for the first time in many years. Haley melted like hot butter for him, having missed this feeling.

When they parted he pressed his forehead against hers and softly said, "I want us to be together Haley…always and forever remember?"

"Nathan…is it possible for us to pick up where we left off? We're not exactly idealistic kids anymore, you know."

"You're right we're not…but we can still grow together Hales…but only if you want to…"

Haley looked at him and said, "How would we be able to work? We both have hectic schedules—"

"No. People make time for who they want to make time for. People text, call and reply to people they want to talk to. Never believe anyone who says they're too busy. If they wanted to be around you, they would. And I assure you that I will make all the time in the world for you. So what do you say? Do you want to try again?"

She released a deep sigh then smiled at him, "Yes…I really want to try again."

Nathan grinned then kissed her again the rush she was feeling had nothing at all to do with being 550 ft in the air.