Chapter 5: More Than This

Rating: T+ Slight mild sexual content and language towards the end

Summary: Two people, one town, serendipity. What is love? The unknowns ask. Is it just a hoax or can two people prove it's real? They both have a story behind who they are, do they have the courage and power to unravel each one of them? Will they get a happy ending? Read inside for more. Nathan x Haley.

Author's Note: Thank you for continuing to read this story! I appreciate all the lovely reviews I've been getting and the continuous support from the readers! This chapter picks up from the last one, and it's the introduction to the Scott bunch, you'll see a lot of differences in some of the characters like Dan and Royal, but it's my intake on it! I hope you enjoy this chapter and please review.

Disclaimer: I do not have any affiliation with One Tree Hill and it's characters, nor do I own it. All rights belong to the owner and it's supporting members.

"Yeah, I've never had the words to say, but now I'm askin' you to stay. For a little while inside my arms, and as you close your eyes tonight, I pray that you will see the light, That's shining from the stars above..."

More Than This – One Direction

"Haley, can you make sure everything's prepared in the kitchen?" Lucas yelled out from the living room, making sure everything is clean and tidy while Haley is cooking dinner and Nathan is cleaning the guest rooms for their stay.

"Sure thing, Luke!" Haley replied back.

It was six o'clock in New York City, and any time now, Nathan and Lucas' grandparents, parents, and Uncle Keith and his wife Karen should be due for arrival here at the house.

In Haley's mind, she was kind of scared of the older Scotts. What if they thought she was a burden on Lucas and Nathan for bunking with them? What if she gets judged by them? She's not dating neither brothers. She hopes they don't assume anything. Brooke Davis will be coming over tomorrow night for Christmas dinner, and she could not wait.

On the other hand, Lucas and Nathan could not wait for their family's arrival. They have not seen them since the Scott family reunion a year ago, there was the phone calls and emails, but nothing was better than seeing them in person.

Nathan could not wait to introduce Haley to his parents, hoping they will like her. 'Shut up, you doofus. You guys aren't even dating. Although your gift for her will make the both of you guys happy." His subconscious added. He could not wait to give Haley her gift. Without Luke and Haley knowing, over the past couple of days he's been AWOL, he went to the mall and jewelry store to buy her a few things. She would definitely love it.

The doorbell rang, Lucas, Nathan, and Haley dropped everything they were doing. Then Nathan spoke up, "Guys, it's time." Nathan had rushed to the front door, finding to open it to the infamous Scott bunch.

"Lukey Pookie, and Natie! It's lovely too see you boys again!" Their mother Deborah, rushed in to give them both a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey Mom, how are you?" Nathan asked.

"I'm doing just fine, sweetie. Such a lovely house you both live in!" Deb spoke.

"Thanks." Luke and Nathan said at the same time.

"My lovely sons, the double trouble." Their dad, Daniel, smiled and walked in with their luggage.

Royal, Mae, Keith, and Karen were due in tomorrow morning. Oh the joy.. Haley had just hid in the kitchen, until they approached her first. Haley was kind of shy especially to the elders.

"Dad, so nice to see you again, still looking strong." Lucas said.

"Of course, my dear boy. Even at fifty, you still have to be in shape." Dan joked.

Lucas and Nathan had brought their luggage upstairs to where Deb and Dan will be sleeping in one of the many guestrooms, Luke's house had. Deb and Dan just walked into the kitchen and living room area, to see a beautiful young girl sitting at the island on her playing on her phone.

"Now, may I ask who you are, young lady?" Deb spoke up stiffly.

"Uhm...uhh, I'm Haley James, I'm just rooming here with Nathan and Lucas until I save up enough money to buy my own place." Haley said nervously.

"No need to be scared, sweetie. I was just curious to why a beautiful girl like you is doing in both of my sons' house." Deb said, removing the stiff tone she had earlier.

Dan then spoke up, "Are you in a relationship with one of my sons?"

"No, Mr. Scott. Both of them are friends to me." Haley lied quite a bit. She was unsure of her and Nathan's relationship status.

"No need to be formal, honey. You could just call me Dan, and this is my wife Deb." Dan and Deb introduced their selves to the girl and put out a hand nicely.

Haley obliged and shook both of their hands.

Nathan and Lucas had just got done arranging everything upstairs, and overheard the whole conversation in the kitchen. "His parents are never just nice to anyone, especially when that anyone is a girl living with them." Nathan thought.

"Hey mom, dad. I see you've met the lovely Haley James." Nathan walked into the kitchen, surprising Deb, Dan, and Haley.

"She's such a lovely girl, I believe I know your name makes a familiar ring into my ears, are you THE Haley James?" Dan asked the girl.

Haley just nodded, "Yes, sir."

"Heard about your accident sweetie, glad you're all okay now." Dan said, and Deb also nodded in agreement.

Nathan smiled at his parents interacting nicely with Haley. They were usually never nice to any girl. Nathan thought this was also a good start to his and Haley's relationship, oh boy was he happy.

"Thank you, Mr. Scott." Haley smiled at the older people in front of her.

"So Haley, how are the two boys at home? I'm sorry if they're a mess, it seems like when they were still living with us, they haven't learned anything about cleanliness and proper order of things." Deb said, emphasizing most of the words.

"Moooom, we are perfectly fine, right Haley?" Lucas said.

"Oh, yes definitely. Nathan and Lucas definitely help around the house." Haley said, playing along.

When Haley had a light conversation with Deb, she found her very nice and so sweet. Haley liked Nathan and Lucas' mother, she was so nice. Now Dan, Dan was a little uptight at first, but had gotten along with him also.

In Dan's mind, he thought Haley was a wonderful young lady. He would be so perfect for Nathan. He doesn't know about his other soon though, he thought he was a little bit brooding. It was nice that Haley had been a former professional athlete, another thing he liked about her. He didn't just observe anyone that was right for any of his boys.

In Deb's mind, Haley was beautiful, kind, and very talented. She could see a future in Haley and Nathan. She had already been planning a wedding secretly in her head. And think about the grandchildren she'd someday loved to have. Oh she cannot wait for any further news about Haley and Nathan.

After Dan and Deb had settled down into the house, Deb decided to cook dinner for the night. While everything was being set up, Haley had decided to do some laundry. On going to the laundry room in the basement, Nathan's clothes was sin the dryer and had just been done finishing up its cycle. Being the generous person Haley was, she grabbed Nathan's clothes, and put them in a basket, bringing it up to Nathan's room.

"Nathan, you left your clothes in the dryer." Haley said while knocking on his bedroom door.

She hadn't heard anything in the room or anyone, so she decided to just walk right in. She set the basket onto his bed, and took a glance around his room. She had never been inside his room before. Ah, the typical boy room, a grown twenty-three year old man, and still couldn't get his room tidy. Clothes scattered everywhere, the bed still unmade, and things just everywhere. Haley took a look around the room, and looked at the pictures hanging. She saw a particular one hanging on his mirror vanity, it was him and her. They were sitting on the couch, and Haley was asleep into his arms. She remembered this day, it was his fourth day here in NYC. Lucas might have taken the picture, it was cute. She wanted a copy of it.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she couldn't also help but smile at the trophies and many awards that were set on the dresser. He must be proud of his accomplishments, without even knowing him that long, she was proud of him also.

"Hi, what are you doing in here?" A voice came behind her.

Haley looked into the mirror, and saw a reflection of a wet Nathan, looking like he just stepped out of the shower. He was shirtless, and his towel wrapped around his body. Her mouth went agape at the sight of his body, he was damn fit and so chiseled. 'I wonder what it's like to touch those rea-'

"Like what you see, baby?" Nathan said taking steps toward her and wrapping his hands around her waist.

"Uh, uhm, uh, I just, you uh, left, your erm- well uh you left your laundry in the drier." Haley stuttered out, feeling the chills her body was giving to her, when Nathan started rubbing his hands softly and teasingly on the sides of her hips, dangerously close to her the waistline of her jeans.

"I like the effect I have on you, Hales." Nathan whispered into her ear, with a husky tone. Nathan started nipping and kissing at her neck, teasing her slightly.

"Nath-" Haley moaned out.

"Huh, Hales? You like that baby?" Nathan said seductively. Making her whimper quite a bit, by his actions that was effecting her.

Nathan looked at theirselves in the mirror, she was squirming so much. He loved the effect that he was having on her, making her like jelly into his hands. Nathan's erection started to grow harder and harder by the minute, he had to stop this now, if not, he's going to blow any minute. Nathan stopped nipping at her neck, and just took a step backwards and turned her around, making her face him.

"Well, what were you saying before, Haley?" Nathan smirked.

"Uhm, uh, well, I, okay I'll see you later." Haley stormed out of his room.

'You did well, Nathan. I applaud you. Now she's putty in your hands, your next step is to ask her out.' His subconscious said.

Yes indeed, he did well. Now it's time to take a cold shower, and get rid of this massive erection he had.

Hoped you liked that Nathan and Haley interaction, kind of sexy, huh?