So here, after what seems like forever, is the third story in my Haven four-part story. Unlike the others this will not be a one-shot! I couldn't contain everything I wanted to put in just one story. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Haven but I wish I did because then we would see a lot more of those Naudrey moments.
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The weather had begun to change. Summer's heat had finally started to recede and autumn's cool breath had arrived. One of the most beautiful things in Haven, besides Nathan Wuornos, was the colors that appeared in autumn. The leaves seemed to change from vibrant green to unimaginable gold, red, and orange. It was truly a breath-taking sight.
Audrey looked over at Nathan's sleeping form. It was well past nine in the morning but even the police chief needed a day off. Audrey was not so lucky and soon found herself on her way to the station. It had been their dirty little secret at first; them being together, but now it was close to being a full year since that fateful winter's day and it seemed as if everyone in Haven knew that they were an item. To be honest Audrey didn't mind one bit. It had been stressful always having to keep each other in check to make sure that they had no public slip ups. Thankfully that time had not lasted very long.
Just like every normal couple they had their occasional fights; Audrey liked to call them "growing pains" since both of them were not accustomed to being around someone as much as they were now at all times. It was a less striking word than fight. Unfortunately, last night they had experienced one of their "growing pains".
They had just closed a rather difficult troubled case, Dwight was needed to "clean" up, and about half of their official report needed editing. However, to celebrate the case being closed Nathan decided they needed to go out on a date, and not just a normal dinner and movie date but a date that forced them to take their minds off the troubles and work. Nathan couldn't think of any better place to go this time of year then an apple orchard.
Nathan knew the prefect place. It was a little orchard on the outskirts of town. He had so many fond memories of going there as a kid. Audrey, however, had some hesitations.
"I don't see the point of driving all the way out of town to pay to pick their own apples. Why can't people just go to the store and pay for apples?" Audrey complained as she gazed out the window.
Nathan chuckled. "Maybe it's about more than just paying for apples; maybe it's about spending time with the people you love."
Audrey just rolled her eyes. Was this love? Did she love Nathan? Nearly a year had passed and she was still unable to answer. Damn her commitment issues. She couldn't get over the fact that soon she may have to leave and being committed to something or someone would only hurt more if she did have to leave. Audrey was pulled from her thoughts when they pulled into the apple orchard. She sighed and just hoped this would be over soon or at least be somewhat enjoyable; which she highly doubted.
At the end of the day Audrey couldn't help but smile. The apple orchard had been amazing. Nathan had been right. Since they were far enough out of town they were able to walk hand in hand down the various apple tree rows. Nathan had even initiated a couple of very intense make-out sessions. Those sessions are what caused their supposed to be afternoon date to last long into the evening. Audrey had said she didn't mind one bit; that was until she saw what she swore was Nathan flirting with the girl at the check-out counter.
He had gone into the little produce store; simply telling her that he would be back in a few minutes. A few minutes turned into nearly forty five before she began to worry. When she looked around the corner she saw a red head, much younger than Nathan, rubbing her hand up and down his arm. Audrey couldn't believe her eyes; now confused and hurt she just walked over to the truck and waited for Nathan inside. Audrey claimed she wasn't one to get jealous but how could she not? She thought they had just had a wonderful afternoon; apparently not.
Nathan returned to the truck a few minutes later with a huge smile on his face. "You'll never guess what I got!" Audrey gave no response; she just wanted to go home.
He apparently did not notice, "I got cinnamon doughnuts!" He exclaimed. "Get it? We're supposed to love doughnuts." He said laughing. When she still did not respond Nathan knew something was up. "Parker, what's wrong?"
Audrey barely looked over at him. "Nothing, I guess I'm just really tired all of a sudden." She lied. She could not stand one more minute of being this close to him.
When they got back to Audrey's place she decided that she was going to take an extremely long bath. She had not said one word to Nathan since they had pulled out of the parking lot at the apple orchard.
Nathan found this extremely unnerving. He thought everything had been great between them at the apple orchard and then he had ran into Jillian; an old family friend. She had tried to console him about the loss of his father since she had found out only recently and this being their first time seeing each other since it had happened. He said his thanks and then hurried to return to the truck with the delicious smelling doughnuts. That's when he realized something was wrong with Audrey. He heard her go into the bathroom and decided to pay a visit to the Gull downstairs; it was better than being alone.
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Hope everyone liked it. As always PLEASE R&R.
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