Paranormal Tree Hill

Chapter 17

Haley and Nathan were walking down the stairs arm in arm.

"I can't believe he'd go crazy over us dancing. I mean what's the big deal?" Haley said, exasperated by her brother. Nathan looked at her with a small smile.

"Maybe because everyone thinks we're in love with each other?" He said pointedly. Haley turned her head about to retort when they heard a loud crash from the living room. Nathan took Haley's hand and speed walked down the stairs.

Walking through the doorway to the living room, the duo saw Lucas drunkenly walking around the room. Amongst the music and loud conversations the blonde was still able to pin point many people. His ex girlfriend, Peyton dancing with a guy from the football team. Haley and the boy standing next to each other, hands clasped together. The cheerleader Brooke and Alex James from the basketball team. His eyes quickly went back to the brunette beauty. He saw Nathan whisper something into Haley's ear and then walk off. "This is my chance." He thought. "I can finally steal her from him." Just as Lucas was about to flirt with Haley, he heard the start up of the song "Head Games" by Foreigner.

Nathan requested one of his best friends' favorite songs. He quickly went over to Haley grabbed her hand and dragged her onto the dance floor, despite her many protests. "Nate!! I can't believe you'd do this. I don't want to dance!" The boy raised his eyebrow at her, making her laugh. For the next few minutes they were dancing and laughing with each other. The others around them jealous at their chemistry.

The party was soon ending. Haley was buzzed from all the sugar in her many sodas but also tired because it was nearing 1 in the morning. Nathan took note of this. "Hey Hales? Wanna go?" Haley looked up at him, shaking her head yes. They walked over to Alex and Brooke. "Hey guys! How's the party treating ya?" Alex said, still holding onto Brooke's waist with his right hand. Brooke left Alex's hold, "Tutor girl, are you okay sweets?" Concern filled her face. "Brookie, I'm completely fine, just a little tired. Nate's gonna take me home." Haley looked up at her brother to make sure he was okay with it. Alex nodded, "Okay, see you at home." He reached over to give her a kiss on the forehead, then the two girls hugged.

"Bye, guys!" Nathan waved at the couple. Taking Haley's hand in his, they walked out of the house, going into his truck.