How to Save a Life

A Haley/Jimmy AU of what could've been, what would've happened to two lives and what could've happened after one bullet was fired.

Jimmy's POV

Haley James. She's just beautiful. She's a perfect angel, except for the fact that Nathan Scott has her under his thumb. I still never understand why she went for a guy like him. She was so sweet, smart, caring, understanding, and down to earth. Everything he isn't. She should be with a guy like me. Someone who can treat her right. Someone who can love her with the passion she deserves. But, after me bringing the gun to school, she'll never look at me the same. I'm an idiot.

Haley's POV

I don't believe it. Jimmy Edwards brought a gun to school. He's always been so happy, upbeat and smiling. I mean, I know we haven't hung out that much since I've been with Nathan, but I never thought he would change that much in such a little amount of time. Besides Luc, Jimmy was one of my oldest friends. Yesterday, if someone had told me that Jimmy Edwards would bring a gun to school, and hold innocent students hostage, I would've laughed in their face and walked away. But now, it's all true. I never would have believed this. I don't want to believe it.

All Around POV

An hour had passed since Jimmy Edwards had fired that first bullet. Tension was thick in the tutor centre. Everyone could feel it.

"God, why. Why is this happening?" Haley prayed to herself. "Jimmy Edwards is a good person. He's not a killer. Please God; let things go back to the way they were."

That's when tears started to fall from her eyes. Nathan put an arm around her, to try and comfort her, but it was no use. Nothing could comfort her, because she knew that it was her own friend that had fired that first bullet. Jimmy looked up from the desk at the front of the room and saw that Haley was crying. He felt his heart break inside of his chest. He didn't want to make Haley cry. In fact, he really hadn't wanted any of this to happen. Jimmy got up from the desk, gun still in hand and walked over to Haley.

"Woah, man, what are you doing?" Nathan jumped up from his chair, standing protectively in front of Haley and facing Jimmy straight in the face.

"I'm going over to talk to Haley, Scott. Now move aside."

"Not with a gun Jimmy. Can't you tell that you've already done enough damage to everyone in the room, and most likely to whoever that bullet that you fired hit. Just give up dude, things get easier."

"Oh, like you would know, Scott? You're living a perfect life. A great future, amazing friends, popularity… the perfect girl. How can you say things get better when your life CANT get any better?" Jimmy shouted waving the gun at Nathan.

Nathan put his arms up to show surrender. "Okay man. Put the gun down, and you can talk to Haley."

Jimmy hesitated for a moment, knowing all too well that if he put the gun down, one of the others would try and take the gun, or that the others may escape, but at this point, he didn't care.

He set the gun on the floor, and took a seat next to Hailey.

"Hails, please don't cry. I'm sorry. "

"Jim, this isn't you. Please just put the gun away, and we can end this." Haley said putting a hand on Jimmy's shoulder and wiped away a few falling tears with her other hand.

"I can't Haley. I can't take this back!" Jimmy proclaimed and let a few tears fall. Haley looked at him, and felt her heart break. She hated seeing her friends in pain.

Jimmy looked at Haley, looking at him so close. He felt like she could see right through him. Suddenly a rush of adrenaline came shooting through Jimmy and before he could blink, he forced his lips right onto Haley's , but Haley quickly pulled away from his kiss.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING JIMMY?" Haley exclaimed as she jumped away from him.

"Ha..Haley. I thought. I thought you cared about me." Jimmy stuttered.

"I LOVE NATHAN! WHY WOULD I EVER LOVE YOU?"

Those words hit him like a speeding train. Haley didn't care about him. No one did. He was a fool. He saw the gun glisten in the sun. So did Nathan. They both ran to the gun, but Jimmy got the gun first and held it right to Nathan's forehead. Haley let out a pure scream of terror.

"Jimmy, come on man, put the gun down."

"WHY? SO YOU CAN RUN OFF WITH YOUR PRETTY LITTLE BITCH? I HATE YOU HALEY FOR LEADING ME ON! AND YOU KNOW WHAT, NO MORE MR. NICE GUY! THE NEXT PERSON WHO TRIES TO LEAVE FFROM HERE DIES!" Jimmy screamed like a mad man.

That was when the whole room echoed from the sound of doors slamming.

"I guess that's my cue." Jimmy sighed and turned for the door.

"WAIT!" Haley yelled, causing Jimmy to turn around. "Take me instead."

"Haley, are you insane? Just sit down." Nathan said, pulling on her arm.

"No, Nathan I'm not crazy." She looked at Jimmy. "You said you hated me. You called me a bitch. Shoot me instead and let whoever is out there go."

"Are you sure? You're willing to die for someone who you don't even know." Jimmy asked.

"No, she's not. Haley, sit down now." Nathan said and tried to get her to sit down, but she was stronger than him at that moment. She walked over to Jimmy.

"I'm sure."

"Alright then, say goodbye Haley." Jimmy grabbed her arm and lead her out of the room. Haley glanced back to Nathan and whispered "I love you" and she was dragged out of the room.

To Be Continued….

Will Jimmy shoot? Who was it that Haley is sacrificing her life for?

Will Haley really make the ultimate sacrifice ?