A/N: ok so this story is something that's been on my mind for a little while. I'm writing it and posting it while I write a bigger story on the side which I will post as I develop it. The other one is a big project and I'm really excited about it. I'm considering doing something bigger than fanfiction with it which is why I want to be sure in what I write, and also why I decided to write this on the side just to give you guys something.
This is set when Haley comes back from tour. The way she went on tour is compliant with the show but events that transpired since have changed. Also I moved it along in the time line to happen when they're in college. Any questions, feel free to ask me.
This is a Brathan.
Hope you like it, tell me what you think from the prologue.
The Heart Wants What it Wants
Prologue
"Can you just tell us already," Lucas said looking at his watch, "I have class in fifteen minutes."
"Ok, ok, have some patience," Haley told him, "Brooke's not here yet."
Just as she finished speaking, the door to our apartment flew open, letting in a blast of cold winter air. Brooke pushed the door shut and took a minute to push her wind blown hair off her face.
"Great, she's here, now you can tell us what's going on," Lucas said.
"You're smiling, so it's not bad," Peyton observed.
"Ok I can't keep it in any longer," Haley rushed out, grinning, "I'm pregnant!"
What followed was silence, as three pairs of eyes stared back at us with wide eyes.
"Y…y..you're what?" Peyton asked.
"No…no, guys it's ok!" Haley said sensing the hesitance in the room, "This is good, we're happy."
"Well, I guess in that case, congratulations!" Peyton said as she stood up. She went over and hugged Haley.
"Whoa, hold on a minute. Haley you do realise we're in college right? How could you guys be so irresponsible?" he asked looking me straight in the eye.
Haley pulled away from Peyton and frowned.
"Ok I know the timing isn't ideal," Haley said.
"You can say that again," Luke said.
"Ok we're young, we're also married and happy," she said, her positive attitude seeming out of place with what was being thrown back at her. "We graduate in a matter of a few months. It's going to be fine."
"There's been a lot of changes lately Hales. You have only been back two months. I'm just saying maybe rushing into something –"
Haley sighed and her smile dropped. She sat down on the arm of the couch. Nobody else spoke. In all honestly Lucas was just voicing what most of them were thinking, but weren't brave enough to say.
"Look I know me leaving on tour was a mistake, but I'm back now and me and Nathan are together like we're meant to be. This is just a sign our life is falling into place."
Luke hesitated for a second thinking but soon nodded at the sincerity of her words and squeezed her hand.
"Then I'm happy for you guys," he said, then smiled softly, "I get to be Uncle Lucas."
"Thank you," she said softly with a smile as she hugged him, and wiped away her tears.
"I can't believe this is happening," Peyton said, "we're all graduating, you're both having a baby, it's like we're really growing up."
"I know," Haley said, "I love you guys."
"We love you too," Peyton said, leaning over Luke and giving her another hug.
I watched on feeling like I was watching a movie from behind a screen, feeling detached.
I was brought back to earth when Lucas spoke to me directly.
"Ok I really have to go to class," Luke said standing up, "Congrats bro."
"Thanks man," I said shaking his hand.
"I should go back to the magazine and finish up some work for tomorrow's run," Peyton said, "Anyone need a ride back to East Campus?"
"I'll go with you, I need to swap some books in the library before class," Haley said.
Haley disappeared into the bedroom and came back with her coat and book bag.
"I'll see you later baby," she said kidding me quickly, before leaving with Peyton and Luke.
The three of them slowly tricked out, and the door shut with a harsh bang. I didn't move from my position staring at the door for a good half minute, and neither Brooke, or I uttered a sound in this time.
"Congratulations," she said finally, I heard her voice from behind me.
As much as I didn't want to, I turned around slowly.
"Haley can never know what happened with us while she was on tour."
A/N: I have a crazy period now with studying but I'm hoping this will be a good motivation to work and then write this in my breaks. Just take a second to let me know how you're feeling about this so far. I hope you like it.
