Hi guys! I am so sorry that it took me a really long time to update. ((Hangs head in shame)) I'm so sorry, but I had to get my prelims out of the way. It's supposed to end tomorrow, but the weather is so bad that they had to suspend it. Must they torture us so?!
Anyway, I'm pretty nervous about my grades, since I know they're clearly not up to par with my usual ones, so I hope this chapter does the others justice. Really, I am so sorry, but I must blame life and all its unfair complications. I'll update as soon as my mum decides not to kill me over my terrible, terrible grades.
Hugs and kisses to all!
----Sera
Disclaimer: Nothing about OTH is mine, except this story which I shamefully haven't updated in awhile. My sincerest apologies.
Nathan awoke the next morning, expecting Haley to be curled into his arms but instead there was no one there. Panicking, he quickly sat up and wondered where she was. He looked around. None of her clothes were on the floor.
Oh no . . .
"Haley!" He called frantically as he scrambled out of bed.
"I'm in the shower, babe!" She called from behind a closed door.
Nathan swore under his breath, feeling stupid.
Haley stepped out of the bathroom, wearing nothing but a towel around her small frame and another towel wrapped around her hair like a turban. "Are you okay? You sounded like you were being attacked."
"I thought you left." He replied rather sulkily.
She turned to face the mirror so she could brush her damp hair. Haley saw his facial expression and she smiled. "My flight isn't until later tonight. Don't forget, we still have to attend that Going-Away party Brooke set up for me."
"Oh – right. The party – should be a blast, hmm?" He mumbled.
"Well, it is one of Brooke's parties, so it should be good." She said, shrugging.
She slipped off the towel and put a pair of lacy, black underwear. Haley caught Nathan's gaze, his dark blue eyes even darker as it clouded with lust.
"Are you trying to seduce me, Haley James?"
Haley turned around and slowly walked towards him. "That depends – are you seducible?"
"By hot and sexy cheerleaders with whom I made love to about four times last night? Yes." He murmured into her ear as she straddled his lap, her arms around his neck.
"Correction – it was five times – and by the looks of it, you don't seem to be tired at all." Haley whispered huskily as her lips grazed his jaw line. Her teeth closed around his earlobe, making him shudder with need.
"Me – get tired of this? Never," he kissed her gently and at once, her lips parted so he could slip his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues battled for dominion as each kiss brought their bodies closer and closer. She pulled his head closer and began to suck on his tongue, enjoying how his body trembled when she did it. Haley's heavy breathing made her breasts heave against Nathan's chest, making him hiss her name into her ear.
He bit on her lower lip and nibbled on it, causing her to moan loudly. He kissed his way down her neck, taking his time to leave a mark. Haley buried her fingers deep into his hair, closing her eyes tightly as she savored the sensations coursing through her.
He tilted her back slightly so he could kiss the cleavage just above the lacy bra while one finger trailed a line up and down her spine.
"Oh… my… God…" Haley gasped between heavy pants.
Nathan was just about to unhook her bra when the sudden ringing of Haley's cell phone interrupted them. "Damn it," she cursed. She got off Nathan's lap and went to answer the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Hales. It's Luke."
"Oh. Uh, hi,"
"You sound a bit a disappointed that I called." Lucas observed, hurt.
"What, no! I just – well, I just woke up and … erm, never mind. So what's up?" She cast Nathan an apologetic look as he threw himself on the bed in frustration.
"Well, I was just wondering when you and Nathan are coming to Tric."
"Later, around five? Would that be alright?"
"That would be great! The gang will you meet you there. I'll see you later, buddy. 'Bye."
"'Bye, Luke." Haley put down the phone, smiling rather sadly. She didn't whether to fell excited about the party or just dread it. It was the last time she'll ever see her friends and Nathan – Nathan, she nearly forgot about him.
"I'm sorry about that, Nate." She said, bending down so she could give him a chaste kiss.
He spun her around, his arms wrapped around her waist, his face buried into the small of her back. "I love you so much, Hales."
"I love you too, Nathan."
Nathan kissed the small "23" tattoo and whispered, "Always and forever."
"This party is going to be so awesome," Brooke squealed as she looked around Tric. Karen, Peyton and Deb were helping her out, but Brooke did most of the planning and executing. She clapped her hands happily, proud of her decorations.
She spotted Jake and Lucas stepping inside the still-empty club. "Oh good, you're both here. So what do you think?" Brooke asked them, motioning to the decorations.
"Great job, Brooke," Jake said, his tone clearly sincere.
Brooke rolled her eyes at him. "Well, duh."
"Always the party planner, my Brookie," smiled Lucas, leaning down to give her a kiss. His arms slid around her waist as he pulled her closer. "You did an amazing job."
"Keep saying things like that and I'll show you a different way of doing 'amazing jobs.'" Brooke teased, her brow raised mischievously.
"Mm, I can't wait." Lucas murmured, his lips grazing her jawline while he pulled her against him.
"We're all still here, you know. We could hear you," Peyton said loudly. She shook her head in exasperation when the new couple ignored her. "Jesus, and they say Nathan and Haley were bad."
Brooke turned to them. "Speaking of those two, when are they coming?"
"Around five, I asked." Lucas answered before anyone else could.
"That's pretty late," remarked Jake.
"Yeah, well, they have a lot of 'catching up' to do." Lucas said, shrugging.
"So do we, but we're here!" Brooke said indignantly.
"Seriously Brooke, we really don't want to know." Peyton reminded, rolling her eyes once again.
"Sure you do. It makes your sex life a lot more interesting." Brooke said, sticking out her tongue.
"Hey!" Jake objected from the corner, but he was still grinning.
Yes, things were starting to look up now.
I'm sorry if it seems to be cut short. Please leave a review! Thanks so much for bearing with me. I'll try to update Collide tomorrow.