All rights belong to Mark Schwan and the other creators of OTH! I don't own anything.

Anyway this is my first chapter story. I plan on it being really long, but if I don't get a lot of reviews then I won't write it. Please let me know what you think, since I am a new writer! I don't have a lot of time to update so I don't want to continue this if no one cares. Anyway.. here's the story:

"Okay Hales, I think that's everything", the tall blonde said as he carried the last box labeled "Kitchen Utensils" into the small, blue house.

"Thanks Luke, I really appreciate it." The short brunette replied.

Haley James, along with her four year old son, had just moved to Tree Hill from Palo Alto, California. Last year she graduated from Stanford, and she had just contacted her old High School Principal for an application to be an English Teacher, her dream job. Luckily, she got the job, so she packed up her belongings and moved back to her hometown. She hasn't been back since… that fateful night.

"So Jackson, you like the house?" Lucas Scott asked his "nephew" Jackson James.

"Yeah! It's so cool! It's a lot bigger than the old apartment, and we even have a back yard!" Jackson exclaimed, with a beaming smile on his face.

"We're going to have to get you a basketball hoop then, maybe you'll be able to beat me."

"Sweet!" Jackson yelled, as he pumped his fist through the air. "Can we get one mommy, please?"

"We'll see baby," Haley kindly told her son as she ran a hand through his short, sandy hair.

"Hey Jack, why don't you go in your room and play, I want to talk to your mom for a little while, okay?" Lucas asked.

Jackson nodded his head, and ran up the stairs to his new room.

"Hales, are you okay being back here? Like really okay?" Lucas asked his best friend with concerned eyes.

Haley took a deep breath. "Yeah, yes. I'm okay. I mean, yeah it's a little hard, but it's been like four years, it's time to move on. I won't let him ruin my life. This is a new chapter in my life now. Besides I missed you guys." Haley said referring to her high school friends, Lucas Scott, Brooke Davis, Peyton Sawyer, and Jake Jagelski. "I missed a lot of little milestones, and I want Jackson to grow up here. It's home- no matter what."

"Speaking of moving on, is there any chance you're going to start dating again? Brooke has a lot of-"

"Don't even say it Lucas Eugene Scott!" Haley yelled as she interrupted him.

"I'm not ready to date, I still have Jackson to worry about, and even if I did want to date, which I don't- I can find my own dates. Thank you very much!" Haley huffed.

"Okay sorry.." Lucas said as he held his hands up in defense.

Haley laughed "It's fine, I love you for caring though."

Lucas smiled, content with her answer. "Okay, well if you need anything, and anything at all let me know. You know Brooke and I will always be here for you. And you really don't need to worry about him. He's long gone. I promise you, Tree Hill is safe. We won't let anything happen."

"Thanks Luke, you're the best!" Haley beamed and hugged her friend.

"So anyway, are you excited to start teaching Monday?" Lucas asked, changing the topic.

Haley raked her bottom lip through her teeth, and blew out a deep breath. "Um, well I'm more like nervous as hell, then excited." Haley giggled.

"Hey, there's nothing to be nervous about. You were the best tutor in high school, remember? Besides, it's your dream to teach, you're going to do great." Lucas patted Haley on the back.

"Yeah I hope you're right." She smiled. "Tell Brooke I said hi, and I'm going to need her to help me decorate!" Haley said as she pointed to the plain walls, and open living room.

A&F

(Three Days Later…)

Beep! Beep! Beep! Haley groaned as her alarm clock disturbed her from her peaceful slumber. She slowly opened her big, brown eyes and glanced at the clock that read 6:23. "Ugh, it's too early." She mumbled to herself. She knew she had to get up though, because it was her first day of work. She tore herself out of bed and walked to her closet, which still was pretty vacant. She took out a black pencil skirt and green ruffled top, along with black pumps, and silver earrings. When she finished dressing, she took a long look in the mirror, and smiled softly to herself. Haley never considered herself beautiful, she was just well, Haley. She quickly put on mascara, a soft shade of pink lip stick, and eye liner. When she was finished, she walked to her son's room and peeked in the room. It was now 7:00 and she had to be in work at 7:30.

"Hey Jackson, it's time to wake up baby." Haley gently whispered in his ear.

"Good morning mommy!" Jackson said as he opened his blue eyes.

"Mommy has a busy day today, so get dressed, and then we can have chocolate chip pancakes. So chop-chop!" Haley said as she clapped her hands, and walked toward the kitchen.

A few minutes later Jackson came in and took a seat at the breakfast counter. Haley poured him a glass of milk, and put two pancakes on his plate. Jackson licked his lips as he waited.

"So momma, are you excited for your big day?" Jackson asked as he took a large bite of his pancake.

Haley smiled as she watched her son. "Yes, I'm very excited, but I'm going to miss you so much!" She replied.

"I'm gonna miss you too, but Aunt Brooke said she's going to show me around Tree Hill today!" Jamie squealed with excitement.

Haley giggled at her sons antics "Okay, well you be good for Aunt Brooke, and make sure to listen to everything she says."

"I know mommy, I'm a good boy!" Jackson said and his blue eyes twinkled in the light.

"Yes you are! Have a good day, now c'mon we're going to be late!"

A&F

Haley rushed to her car after dropping Jackson off at Brooke and Lucas' house. She glanced at the clock on the dash and it said 7:23. She took a deep breath. "Ugh I'm going to be so late" she muttered to herself. Luckily, she didn't have a class first period, but she still wanted to make a good first impression. She pulled into the parking lot five minutes later, and ran inside the building. She made her way to the front desk, and smiled widely. "Hi, I'm Miss. James. Today is my first day here; do I need to sign in?" She asked.

The lady looked up from her computer and quickly glanced over Haley, and gave her a snobby look. "You're late. She spat. "Teachers need to be here at 7:15 sharp. Don't make it a habit or I'll be sure to tell Principal Rumpkis." She said to Haley while staring back at her computer.

"Right. I'm sorry, I just had to drop my son off, but I hit traffic, then I had to get coffee, and I-"Haley started to say but the lady looked up and rolled her eyes.

"Whatever, just go before the bell rings."

Haley nodded and started to speed walk toward her classroom. She wasn't paying attention to where she was going, and as she turned the corner she collided with a hard chest.

Haley was carrying two folders, and a coffee. When she bumped into the person, the folders went sailing to the ground, along with numerous papers, and a small amount of coffee splashed across onto the person's shirt. Haley didn't look up at the person's face, but she glanced straight across and saw the coffee stain on the 'Ravens Basketball Coach' shirt.

"What the hel-"The man started to say, but he glanced down into the most beautiful pairs of deep chocolate eyes he had ever seen. He actually felt his heart stop in his chest. His stomach started to do flips, when her eyes locked with his blue ones. He never felt like that around a girl- no woman before.

"Oh my god! I'm so, so, so, sorry!" He heard the brunette say. "I'm new here, it's actually my first day, and I'm late, I was rushing, I wasn't paying attention, and I-"

Nathan thought it was adorable how the lady kept rambling, and he couldn't help but smile.

Nathan cut her off, "It's okay, don't worry about it." He found himself saying. Usually he would have been pissed, and made a scene, but for some reason he was nervous around her, and he still felt calm.

"I know, I just feel really bad, I mean I got coffee all over you! You're going to be late, or maybe not, I don't know… I'm sorry. I should stop talking now" Haley's cheeks reddened, as she caught herself rambling again. God Haley what the hell are you saying? Can't you just stop rambling for like seconds? Oh my- am I blushing? I think I'm sweating. It's hot in this school! He's laughing! Why is he laughing? He's gorgeous! Say something idiot! God I really hate myself right now. Haley thought to herself.

Nathan laughed, and kept thinking how cute she was. Just when he thought she couldn't be cuter, he saw her blush. His breath got caught in his throat, but finally found his voice. "It's cool. Seriously, don't worry about it. It's just a shirt, not a big deal. If anything, I should apologize, I made you drop your papers. Here let me help you." Nathan said as he bent down to grab some of the fallen papers.

"Oh uh, thank you. I'm such a klutz" Haley said, and she also bent down and grabbed some papers. I just said that out loud didn't I? Nathan laughed. God his laugh… Neither was really paying attention, and they both reached across for the same paper. Their hands quickly brushed up against each other, and they both felt a spark ignite through their bodies. Keep it together, Scott. Nathan chastised himself. He glanced up and saw her blush again. She quickly turned around to pick up another paper. Why am I acting like some high school girl around her crush, I don't even know him! Haley thought. Nathan finished picking up the papers and looked up, but cursed himself. He was staring straight at the woman's behind. Her skirt rode up a little and he could see her thin, tan thighs. He felt his mouth go dry, and he licked his lips. Holy shit! He thought. Haley turned around when she picked up another paper. She saw the man standing staring down at her, and blushed again. She definitely just caught me staring, great move Scott.

He cleared his throat and extended his hand down to help her up. Haley stared at his hand for a few seconds, and then realized what he was trying to do. She took hold of it, and again they both felt the same spark flow through their veins. Something must be wrong with me Nathan thought. Her small hand fit perfectly in his large, calloused one. Once she was on her feet, she smiled.

"Thank you." She said softly.

Nathan smiled. "Sure, no problem. Anytime." Wait, what the hell did I just say? Idiot. Idiot. Idiot.

Haley giggled. "So um. Sorry again about your shirt. I guess I'll see you around?"

Nathan nodded, but felt sad that this was the end of their brief encounter. She felt drawn to her, and wanted to be near her more. "Hey- uh wait. You're new right?" Nathan quickly asked, and Haley nodded. "Yeah. How'd you know?"

"I never saw you before, and believe me, I would've remembered if I did." Nathan smirked.

Dude that was so frickin lame.

Is he flirting with me?

Haley smiled, but didn't trust herself to say something not stupid.

Nathan cleared his throat. "Well if you need me to show you around or something, just let me know. I'm Nathan Scott by the way. Gym teacher, and boys' basketball coach." Nathan proudly said.

"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Nathan Scott. Well actually I guess we could've met on better circumstances…" Haley shook her head, and closed her eyes. "Sorry I tend to ramble… um anyway. I'm Haley James. New English teacher." They both smiled.

"Welcome to Tree Hill High School. The place where the students drive better cars then you, and the faculty are all old, snobs." Nathan explained.

Haley laughed. "Yeah I got to meet the lady at the front desk… I'm not gonna lie, I was kind of scared."

Nathan smiled, "Yeah don't worry she has that effect on everyone."

Haley laughed again, but then the bell to start homeroom rang. "Well I guess I better go… See you around Mr. Scott." Haley smiled.

Nathan nodded "Yeah, I hope so." And they both parted their ways.