Chapter One

Nathan POV

Nathan leaned against Lucas' door. He wanted to ask for help with Haley's birthday but he didn't want to seem weird. He opened the door and was about to call for Lucas when he saw him on his laptop. He seemed zoned in and Nathan decided to scare him. He walked up behind Lucas and placed his hand on his shoulder.

Lucas jerked away and swung around. Nathan stood behind him, laughing, "Dude, you jumped so hard." Nathan bent over and Lucas shook his head, "Little brother, you can't do that to me. Got it? What do you want anyways?" Nathan held up a hand and laughed his ass off, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Okay. Well, you know that me and Haley are married. And that she's pregnant. But her birthday is coming up and I don't know what to get her. I was thinking a new guitar. Or a new keyboard, but I'm not sure."

Lucas closed his laptop and turned to face Nathan completely, "When was the first time you realized you loved Haley?" Nathan sat back and thought.

Nathan sighed, "I think I fell in love with her when she sang to me. I asked if she would and she did. I was having a bad day. It was a week after you had your accident and I told her that I went after her to mess with you. But then I told her I changed. Anyways, I came into the cafe and she was about to lock up. She asked me if I was okay and I told her that whatever my answer was when she asked me that the last time, probably still applied. Then I told her I wanted to live in the moment with her. We kissed then I asked if she could sing for me. She did and I fell in love."

Lucas thought for a good thing to do with that, "Well, how's your singing voice?" Nathan snapped his head up, "What? No, I don't sing." Lucas smirked, "Don't or can't?" Nathan shook his head, "Won't. I can sing. Well, I think I can. I sing when I'm alone. But I don't want to sing in public."

"Then don't. Give her a private concert. She'll love that more than anything you can buy. And if you need help, I know how to play some instruments." Nathan ran a hand through his hair, "Luke, I don't know." Nathan watched Lucas stand up. Lucas placed a hand on Nathan's shoulder, "Her birthday is in about two weeks. That's enough time to learn a few songs. Because you ain't going to learn the instruments, I will. We just got to get you to learn the songs. Got it?"

Nathan sighed, "Fine, got it. When do we start?" Lucas shrugged, "How about right now?" Nathan shook his head, "I can't right now. Haley wants to watch me work out. She say's she likes the way I move."

Lucas shook his head, "That's weird. But whatever. Afterwards, come back here. Tell her you need my help with something." Nathan nodded and stood up, "Thanks, man. It means a lot." Lucas nodded, "Well, you better be on your way. Don't want to be late for your workout."

Nathan smirked and left Lucas' room. It really was cool that his brother was willing to help him out with the whole thing.

Nathan got into his car and made his way to the river court. He knew Haley would be there already.

When he reached the court, he got out of his car and smiled at his wife. She wasn't that far along but she was radiant. She smiled at him as he walked up to her, "Hey, handsome. You ready to work out?" Nathan wrapped an arm around her waist and gave her a kiss, "Yeah, I am. But first." He knelt down and gently kissed her belly. He did it anytime he saw his wife, whether they were in public or not. He wasn't ashamed.

He went back to his car and grabbed his ball, taking off his over shirt in the process, leaving a cut off t-shirt. Haley cat called at him, "No wonder I'm pregnant. Be careful, baby, soon I'm going to want to try for a second kid."

Nathan smiled at his wife and went back onto the court. He loved playing in front of Haley. It actually motivated him. He took a jump shot and winked at Haley as it went in.

Each shot Nathan scored after Haley started tutoring him was like his own version of a Haley James pick up line. Now, they were a declaration of his love for her. Like a promise. He promised to love her always and forever. Each shot, was a small part in the always and forever. He knew it and she knew it.

Nathan looked at his wife and for the first time after being given the idea to sing in front of her, Nathan wasn't scared of it. He knew she would love it. And he would love it if it made her smile.

He winked at her one more time and took another jump shot. His promise to her was going strong. His shot went in.