Hello earthlings! Yes I am horrible person. No, I do not have an excuse. If i can be honest with you guys I lost interest in the story and show. I have binged watch OTH so many times that it became mundane to me.

I do recognize that it isn't fair for me to leave a story unfinished which is why I am updating (almost a year later). I am going to try and complete this story in a chapter or two, I just ask for patience. I am going to watch a few episodes and get back into the spirit of it.

I'm sure there are typos but ignore them because I was rushing to make changes and update this story. If anyone is evening reading this lol once again do I apologize.

End of May, two weeks after the championship

'Knock knock knock', It was 10:30am and Nathan had just gotten out of the shower and dressed for the day. He just finished a long early morning workout with Clay, he promised he was going to get him in shape when the season was over so Nathan trained him once a day for 5 days out of the week. Sometimes Luke would join if he was not "busy" typing away on his laptop.

Nathan wasn't expecting anyone but he knew the lobby wouldn't let anyone up without notifying him so it must have been a friend. He peeked through the hole and saw that it was Haley; a subconscious smile formed on his face as he didn't think twice about swinging the door open.

"Hey" he said as he hugged her "What are you doing here? I thought you had a meeting at the studio"

"I had a meeting at nine and we finished earlier than expected so I figured I would stop by and see how my fiancé was doing." She said with a wink

"He is doing a lot better now" Nathan leaned down and pecked her on her lips.

They moved into the apartment and Haley placed her bag down on the floor next to the couch and then plopped herself down. Nathan chuckled to himself, he loved that Haley felt so comfortable in his home. Once she was settled he sat down next to her and opened up his laptop which on the coffee table in front of them.

"So, whatcha doing?" she asked

"Well, I just finished working out with Clay and basketball season is over so I have nothing to do. I was actually about to start planning your appreciation trip."

"Oh you mean, the trip you wont even give me even one detail about?" Haley asked him trying to look over into his laptop

"yes, now back off you goof" Nathan said as he lightly pushed Haley away

"Boo." Haley sat back and then paused for a second "So, there is something I want to ask you" she said nervously

"I knew there was a catch, you didn't come to hangout with me did you?" Nathan asked her with a light laugh

Haley made a fake shocked look and put her hand to her chest "I am hurt, I always come by to see you. We hangout all of the time."

"No Hales, we hang out at your place all of the time." Nathan said matter a factly

"Well I can't help it if you are drawn to me" They both laughed at Haley's statement

"But seriously, I have to ask you something and you can say no if you want to I would totally understand. I mean I'm not even sure if I really want to do it or if I would even be good at it but I figured…."

"Hales your rambling, what is it?"

She took a deep breath and then said "I got a call from Sports Illustrated this morning and they want me to do a spread for them. Apparently they admire my work ethic and want to interview me on how I balance my career and being girlfriend to a pro athlete. So I was thinking about doing it and I just wanted to make sure it was ok with you."

Nathan closed his laptop and folded his arms across his chest as Haley bit her bottom lip.

"So millions of guys are going to be looking at you in your bikini on the cover of a magazine?" she shook her head yes " and you will be doing a spread which means multiple shots, in different suits." She shook her head yes, Nathan pndered for 10 seconds "well, I guess this could also be really good for your career." Haley shook her head yes, Nathan then took another ten seconds to answer, "I am ok with it BUT it has to say Fiancé, you are not my girlfriend"

Haley leaped across the couch and gave Nathan a hug and kissed him on the cheek. "Ahh, I love you. "

"I'm shocked you even want to do this, it doesn't seem like your thing." Nathan said

"It's not but I need to step out of the box and try new things. Plus you will be there so I will feel safe."

"You want me there? You cant even record a song with me in the same room but you want me there while you are posing half naked."

"Yes, who else am I going to look at while I am making sexy faces?"

"Ok, I'll be there." He said "I never thought the day would come when my girl wanted to be on the cover of a magazine."

They fell quiet for a moment until Nathan suddenly erupted into uncontrollable laughter.

"Whats so funny?" Haley said as she folded her arms, beginning to feel self conscious

"In a few months you are going to be the sticky pages tucked away under some 13 year olds bed."

"Gross" she said as she swatted his arm.

"Its true, I did it all the time." Haley scoffed at him and then added a laugh "You know, this is kind of sexy. Millions of guys will be dreaming about you, but I am the only one that gets to do this" Nathan pulled her to him and began kissing her neck and Haley felt a flutter in her stomach "do you like when I kiss you like this?" Haley moaned in her throat and Nathan switched sides "or like this"

Soon enough Nathans teasing led into an amazing love making session.

It was now two weeks after Haley got her notification from Sports Illustrated and she had been preparing her body and mind for the big shoot. A representative from the company notified her that the photo shoot would take place on South Beach and it would take two days. It was originally set to take place in August, but the Magazine wanted Haley to be on the cover of the July issue and decided to move up her date.

Haley was in her room packing her bag as Nathan sat on her bed watching her.

"Oh, my toothbrush." Haley said as she walked into her bathroom to get her travel toothbrush. This was the first time Haley was traveling for work since her tour ended last December. She usually had an assistant to pack her things but being that she has a type A personality, this was a simply task for her. She actually preferred to pack her own things but her schedule was so hectic while he was on tour that she barely knew what city she as in or when she was headed to the next. After she put her toothbrush away she scanned the room for anything else she may have forgotten.

"Oh yeah, there is one more thing. You" she said as she walked over to the bed and laid on Nathans side. She hugged his torso and moved his arm to wrap it around her.

"Ugh, Hales you know I would be there if I could. If they didn't push up the date I would have been there no question asked. At least Quinn will be there with you" Nathan said

"I know its just not fair. Can't Rainstorm sell itself? Do you really HAVE to film the commercial tomorrow?" She asked with a pout

"Seeing as they are willing to pay me a good amount of money to do the add I guess it can't sell itself." Nathan said "On the up side, it will only be one night and two days. We have been apart for longer periods.." He planted a kiss on her forehead "Well hopefully this will cheer you up."

Haley sat up and looked at Nathan expectedly

"I finished planning our Vacation and in 5 weeks we are going to be jet setting off to a location where you and I can spend some much deserved alone time."

"That does cheer me up. I would be even happier if you told me where we were going." She said slyly

"Not a chance"

"Well either way, I am glad to be going away with you." She said as she leaned down and gave him a chaste kiss.

"You know, your flight doesn't leave for another 10 hours. We should use our time wisely."

"Ok Haley you are doing fantastic, one more outfit change and then we are done with the shoot." Said the photographer as he walked over to his laptop to look at the photos he just took.

A person from wardrobe walked over to Haley and gave her a white fluffy robe, which she put on. She then led her to a tent which was set up on the beach so that Haley could change into her final outfit. Quinn, who tagged along with Haley on the trip followed behind her in excitement

"Those shots look so good Hales, you are doing amazing."

"Thanks Quinny and thanks for coming, you have made this so much easier."

"Anything for you little sis." She said with a smile "So how are we celebrating tonight?"

"Celebrating?" Haley asked as she looked up at her sister from shimmying down her bathing suit bottom

"Yeah, you are about to complete your first interview for a major magazine and we are on south beach. You would be crazy to not celebrate, plus I met this guy last night in the lobby and he owns some swanky club downtown. He recognized me because I was with you earlier and he wants us to go to his club for free tonight. He is even willing to get us a limo and endless bottles in VIP tonight."

"I don't know Quinn, we have an early flight in the morning."

"We can pack as soon as we leave the shoot so all we have to do in the morning is shower and hop on the plane. Come on, what kind of rock star doesn't party." Quinn asked

"One that is engaged" Haley said matter a factly

"So what, Nathan goes out with his teammates all the time. Come on Hales you deserve this. Its just one night, live a little."

Haley thought about if for a minute. She was in Miami, the mecca for party animals, she was about to rap her first magazine spread and Quinn was right, she is a Rock Star.

"Fine, but I'm not staying the entire night. Clubs out here don't close until like 5 am."

"Yay" Quinn squealed "I am going to text him and let him know that we are going. I am so excited."

Haley playfully rolled her eyes at Quinn and got back to getting ready for the last shoot of the apread.

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Quinn and Haley were doing final look overs of one another before they headed downstairs to the limo that Renee scabar had provided them. Quinn was wearing a tight skirt and top with a deep V live, it nearly reeched her naval. She had on a few braceltes and big stud earring that were visible because of her updo. Haley was wearing a tight gold dress and her curly hair flowed down her shoulders. She wore a long neclakce and her make up was not too heavy but just enough to know that she was wearing it. As Quinn did her final glance over Haley she spotted an issue.

"You are not going to wear your ring are you?" Quinn asked with a concerned look

"Yeah, why wouldn't I?" Haley asked as she brought up her hand and touched her ring with her other.

"Because we are going to a crowded club where anything can happen. Plus we are going to be wasted, if it slips off you wont even notice. I think its safer if the ring stays in the room. That thing costs more than my apartment, how would explain to Nathan that you lost that?"

"Trust me I will not lose it, it stays on. Besides how will guys know that I am taken and to not hit on me."

"Um because your rockstar Haley james, everyone knows that you are off limits. All of the free world has seen Nathans interview." Quin protested

"hats true, but I still don't feel comfortable. Besides I don't want Nathan to think that I am going to do anything with some random guy."

"How is Nathan going to know you left your ring if he is all the way in New York."

"Well this is obviously something he needs to know."

"My sweet baby sister" Quinn said as she walked to Haley and put each hand on her shoulders "I know you tell Nathan everything but this is not one of those things. I am not trying to tell you to hide it from him, but keeping your ring safe and sound is a lot better than him finding out you lost your ring in a nightclub. Now he already knows we are going out so leave the ring here and save yourself the headache."

Haley thought about it for the moment and then slowly slipped off the ring and out it on the nightsand.

"Your right, I would rather not have that conversation with him."

"Great choice, now lets go celebrate you deserve it."

Quinn pulled Haley out of the room and down the hall to the elevator. They went down to the lobby and walked up to the valet who directed them to their awaiting limo. The driver opened the door for the girls and helped them in. He notified them that there as Champagne on ice and that they should help themselves. As the car drove down South Beach the girls tpasted to Haleys success and began to enjoy the bubbly. 35 minutes later they were both on their third glass when they pulled up to the outsode of South Beachs most lively club, Sin City.

As soon as the limo pulled up cameras began to flash. The limo door opened and CLUB OWNER helped both of the girls out of the stretch. The photogs were screaming Haleys name and begging her to pose for the camera. The club owner had secrutiy which helped rush them inside. Once they were inside, they were lead to a VIP Booth which was close to the dancefloor but car enough that they could not be reached by the public. It was 5 feet above the dance floor so they could see everything.

Haley took in the atmospehere of the club. People were sweating and grinding on one another and just enjoying life. It was then when she felt Quinn tap her shoulder, club owner had a bottle of Grey Goose at the table and he poured the girls a drink. He raised his glass in the air and said above the loud music

"To the James girls, thank you for gracing Sin City with your presence."

They all clicked cups and then took sips. Club Owner got a text and said that he would be back.

Quinn and Haley continued to dance and enjoy their drinks when club owner walked back over with three young men.

"Quinn Haley, this is Mark Strong you may recognize him from a few movies. He will be joinging us tonight."

Haley did recognize him. He play lead in a blockbuster hit last sumer and he had a new movie scheduled to come out in the next few weeks."

He reached out his hand and said "Haley James, I love your music I am a big fan."

"thank you she replied" she turned around and pointed "This is my sister Quinn, she actually shot the cover for my album"

"Such talented and beautiful girls, your father must have had a few guns."

"Both of the girls blushed at his comment. Mark had brown hair and green eyes and her was as handsome as they came. Being raised in Georgia his southern accent added even more charm.

"How rude of me, ladies these are two of my best friends Graham and Blake."

The two friends shook hands with Quinn and Haley. They were both very attractive men. Graham had brown hair and brown eyes and had an amazing body. He reminded Haley of a guy who worked on a farm and had a natural build and not one from the gym. Blake was skinny and had dark hair and blue eyes. One she first saw him she was instatnley reminded of Nathan and her heart ached for him.

Haley was broken away from her thought from a tap on the shoulder. Mark was handing her and Quinn shots.

"Ive already had too much, I don't drink very often and I am more than buzzed." Haley protested as Quinn took a shot from Mark

"And here I thought Rock Starts had all the fun." Haley shook her head shyly at him and said not this one. "Come on were in this amazing club, in Miami and its all free. At the very least lets toast to making new friends."

"Yeah Hales, just one more." Quinn said giving Haley a nudge in her side

"Ok" she said in defeat "but this is my last one"

Everyone burst into cheers. They circled around in a huddle and mark made a toast

"Cheers to the gorgeous James sister and to South Beach for bringing us together."

Cheers they all stated and then took the shot and placed the glasses on the table. Quinn immediately started to dance and Haley decided to join her.

After 30 minutes of dancing Haley decided to take a break and sat in the booth while Quinn danced with Graham and Blake was in his own world dancing above the crowd.

"So where is Nathan Scott tonight?" mark asked as he scooted closer to Haley

She immediately sighed and puted, the liquor taking affect on her emotions "he is in New York"

"What?! That's crazy, if you were my fiancé I would never let you out of my sight. A beautiful girl like you probably gets hit on 20 times a day. Double that in Miami."

Haley blushed and responded "He really wanted to come but he had to work."

"Work? The season is over."

"He is shooting a commercial for one of his endorsements. You know I think I am going to step outside and call him I really miss him"

Mark shook his head in understanding. "or you could stay in here with me and have another drink. Its pretty late and he is probably sleeping."

He started to pour Haley another drink and handed it to her. After taking a second to think about it she decided that mark was right, it was 1am and Nathan probably had a long day. She took the drink from Mark and clinked glasses with him and they both took a sip.

"Your'e right, Ill just send him a text so he can see it when he wakes up."

Haley pulled out her phone and sent Nathan a text stating that she loved him and couldn't wait to get back home. Due to her high intake of liquor the text read

Goofight Nate, Iloove yyou and cant wait to se3 you tomro

After she sent the message she took a big gulp of her drink and then joined Quinn. Unknowingly Mark watch Haley as she swayed her body to the music. The way her hair swang and the fit of her dress made her irresistible to him. He continued to watch her even when she wasn't dancing. Haley was currently cheering on Quinn as she took two shots in a row. After Graham and Blake started to chant her name and that's when Mark was brought out of his thoughts. He walked over to a very intoxicated Haley and stood behind her while he whispered in her ear "Dance with me" he then lightly ran his hand from her wait to her thigh. Haley jumped and turned around. She wanted to move as far away from him as possible but didn't want to be too mean. Not to mention she could barely walk staright after drinking so much.

"I cant I'm engaged" she said holding up her left hand

"Its just a dance, besides you aren't even wearing your ring." Mark said as he pushed her left hand down

Just as Haley was a bout to respond she felt her phone buzz in her right hand and it was a text from Nathan asking if she was ok and to call him when she could. Haley told him earlier that she was going out with Quinn and now she was sending him drunk text, he wanted to make sure she was ok.

"Its Nathan" was all Haley said as she turned away. She told Quinn that she was going to step, well stumble outside to call Nathan and she said ok

Haley shuffled out of the booth and made her way to the stairs to get down. A bouncer saw that she was having trouble walking and helped her down the stairs and then led her to a back VIP patio where other club goers were taking a smoke break or just needed a break from the club. She pulled out her phone and dialed Nathans number

'Hello?" Nathan answered in a groggy voice

"Oh Nate, I miss you so much" Haley was slurring her words and Nathan became concerned

"Are you ok? Where are you and where is Quinn"

"Nathan, I said I missed you and all you can say is where are you?"

"baby I am sorry, you know I miss you. I just want to make sure you are safe, you sound very drunk.'

"I am really drunk champagne, vodka, shots, ugh too much"

Nathan chuckled at Haleys words it was rare she got this drunk and he wished he was there to see it.

"Poor thing, make sure you take something before you go to bed."

"Ok, I will"

"I love you Haley James and make sure you text me when you get back to the hotel"

"Say it" hiccup "again"

Nathan let out a loud laugh and then said "I love you Haley James soon to be Scott"

Haley ended the call and stood there for a moment thinking about the words that just played in her ear. Soon to be Scott. Haley couldn't help but smile as she thought about her fiancé. She lifted her left hand so she could admire her ring but was hit with the realization that she left it in the hotel room. In that moment her smile turned into a frown. All she wanted was to be in bed with her fiancé and they were hundreds of miles apart. At the very least she wanted to snuggle up with one of his sweatshirts and put back on her ring. She then decided that she had enough of the typical rockstar life and she was ready to go back to the hotel. Just as she was about to stumble back to the booth she saw Mark walking over there to her.

"Such a beautiful girl should never wear a pout" he said as he towered over her. He was only a few inches away from her and she still had her back against the wall.

"I can change that" Mark leaned down and kissed Haley smack on the mouth.

At first she didn't register what was happening and the liquor in her system caused her reaction time to be slow.

After about 3 seconds Haley mustered the energy to push him off of her.

"What the hell are you doing?" she screamed

Mark had on a drunken smirk and said "I am just trying to make you happy, come to my hotel with me. I can make you more satisfied than Nathan ever could"

Haley tried to walk away but Mark grabbed her arm and pulled her to him

"Don't fight it Hales, you aren't even wearing your ring. I know you want me."

Haley slapped him across the face. "Stay away from me"

"You Bitch" Mark screamed as Haley ran off

Mark turned his head to see that quit a crowd had witnessed the altercation. People had their cell phones out taking pictures trying to catch the two celebrities in action.

Mark took one last look around the room and then stormed out.

Haley made it back to the booth in record time. By now she had sobered up and tears were welling in her eyes. She made it over to Quinn who looked all danced out and pretty wasted.

"Quinn come on, i'm ready to go" haley said

Quinn took one look at Haley and knew something was wrong, even past her drunken state.

"Haley are you crying? Whats wrong?" she asked as she took her sisters hand

"I'll tell you in the car. We have to go before I breakdown in here"

"Ok lets go, Ill text club owner and have him pull up a car"

When the girls made it outside the immediately hopped into an awaiting car and headed back to the hotel. Quinn attempted to get Haley to talk about whatever was going on but she said she would discuss it in the morning. During the entire ride she laid on the back seat with her head in Quinns lap as her big sister stroked her hair.

She wasn't crying because of what Mark did, it was more of what he said. She was regretting ever going out that night and especially without her ring. She felt like the worst girlfriend in the world. Overall she was mostly upset for Nathan. She was dreading telling him about this because she knew his biggest fear was losing her to another man. Granted this wasn't the case she knew it would hurt him.

As they pulled up to the Hotel she sent Nathan a text that she made it back safely. She wasn't expecting a response because she knew it was late. After they made it up to the room, Haley showered trying to rid herself of the dirtness she felt on her body. After she scrubbed and brushed her teeth Haley put on Nathans old sweatshirt, slipped on her ring and then got under the covers and attempted to sleep away the nights events.