Remembering Hearts
His hands stroked over her back as he held her to him. Her head tilted to the side to give him more access and he eagerly took it, kissing and suckling on the exposed flesh of her neck. A loud gasp escaped from her lips as his hands explore the suppleness of her body. He lifted her from the ground and she instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist. He moved towards the big double bed behind them, laying her down and covering her body with his. His hands got to work on removing the clothing that separated their bodies, his mouth not leaving hers for too long. Their bodies became one soon after and a realisation hit her as she lay back exhausted against the pillows. She moved closer to him and laid her head on his chest, listening to his rhythmic heartbeat, her heart overflowed in that moment.
'I love you' she revealed
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Haley looked at the front page again before folding the newspaper in half and placing it atop her stack of papers to be graded then turned her attention back to the class in front of her.
"Just five more minutes till the bell rings, so check your answers and make sure you answered everything" Haley encouraged. The pupils in front of her busied themselves with their papers and when the bell rang they all hurried out of the classroom. Haley gathered her own belongings before exiting the room as well. She was relieved that it was Friday; the past week was just too long for her. Haley was placing her bag and papers in her car when she heard someone call her name
"Hales!" she heard and turned around to see Lucas coming her way
"Oh hi Luke" She greeted her old friend
"Hi, you up for some coffee?" Lucas asked
"Sure, at your mom's?"
"Yeah, I'll meet you there" Lucas answered as he moved to his own car. Haley closed the passenger door and walked to the driver side got in and drove to Karen's Cafe.
Haley stood at the counter of the small coffee shop she knew so well, waiting for her order. There were people sitting all around her and others waited for their orders as well. The little Cafe was quite busy she thought but seeing as it was Friday not so strange. The bell of the door constantly chimed as the door opened and closed signalling more patrons and after a while Haley didn't turn to see who entered anymore. Lucas hasn't shown up yet but he will find her when he does. Her order was called and she stepped forward to take it from the young girl behind the counter. She scanned the room for an open table and rushed to it when she found one. Haley sat and paged trough the newspaper she brought with her while she waited for Lucas. The Cafe slowly but surely started to empty and there was still no sign of Lucas. Haley took her phone from her bag, dialling his number. After a few short rings it was answered
"Scott where are you?" Haley asked annoyed
"I am so sorry Hales but I got held up here at school. But I am on my way okay, please wait" Lucas apologised sincerely.
"Okay I'll wait, but you better move your . . ." she started
"Thanks see you" Lucas interrupted. Haley went back to her paper while sipping from the cup in front of her. Her eye caught a small headline on the bottom of the page 'Another Mysterious Death'. Her eyes flew over the article and a small smile tugged on her lips. Guess this would be his kind of thing she thought getting up to refill her cup. The door bell chimed again and when she turned around she froze on the spot. Her brown eyes collided with his green ones. She felt her heart beat slow down before beating uncontrollably. Every breath she took felt like the last one. He stepped closer making Haley take a step back. He gave a slight nod understanding her action
"Hi" the words finally left his mouth, his voice still the same tone as she remembered
"Hi" was all she could muster to say herself
"It's been awhile" he continued
"Yeah" she breathed out looking down to the cup in her hand
"How've you been?" he asked again. Haley swallowed before looking up at him again
"Good, You?"
"Okay"
"Good" the words rushed out. The atmosphere was getting thick with anticipation. She didn't think he would really show when she read the article, it was just a thought that crossed her mind for a second and yet here he is. Haley gave him a skew smile before moving towards her table
"I guess I'll see you around" she managed to say
"I hope so" he answered. Haley moved away from him and was glad when she could finally sit, not sure how long her legs could still hold her.
Haley woke up to find the space next to her empty. Sitting up she scanned through the room but it was empty as well. She threw her legs of the bed and walked to the small sitting area. He was standing at the table placing his clothes into his duffle bag.
"Dean?" she asked carefully. He looked at her but didn't answer
"Are you leaving?" she asked not believing the sight in front of her
"I'm sorry, I have to go" was all he said as he placed another item into the bag
"Is this about what I said last night because if it is . . .?" she started
"Haley . . . my job . . . it's dangerous and complicated. I don't want you to get hurt"
"I know but please . . ." she tried. Dean shook his head as he zipped the bag and slowly moved towards her. He lifted his eyebrows and tilted his head before closing the gap between them
"I'm sorry, take care of yourself Hales" He whispered kissing her temple. Haley didn't move but heard the door open and close behind her and she knew he was gone.
Haley watched as Dean left the Cafe, stop at his black Impala and hand a cup to someone leaning against the hood. She recognised the car but the man leaning against it was someone she didn't know. Maybe a friend she thought. They stood there across the street drinking their coffee and were clearly in deep conversation. Haley couldn't keep her eyes from his familiar frame. Nothing about him changed that much from what she could tell, he looked a bit older but what do you expect after two years. Lucas who arrived in the meantime sat down across from her. Haley looked at him and smiled faintly at him
"Finally" she joked
"Ha-ha" Lucas mocked back
"So how was your week?" He asked after taking few sips from his cup. Haley turned her attention to Lucas
"Busy, this was the longest week of my life" she exaggerated and Lucas nodded in understanding
"It's always like this around finals. Everyone's on edge, especially the kids. Just two more weeks and it will be over" Lucas explained. Haley nodded and let her eyes gaze out the window again but the black car and its passengers were gone. Haley felt the disappointment wash trough her but also knew that it probably was for the best. She and Lucas talked for a while longer before both went their own way.
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Sam dropped his bag next to the bed before falling onto the bed with a heavy sigh. Dean followed him into the room and only shook his head at his brothers' antics.
"I am so tired and my whole body is aching" Sam announced from his laying position
"Yeah well, we still have a job to do so get over it" Dean announced
"What's with you? You've been grumpy since the coffee stop" Sam asked frowning at Dean's mood
"Nothing okay, I'm gonna take a shower" came Dean's short answer before he disappeared into the bathroom. Sam knew not to push so he let it go but made a point to ask when Dean calmed down. Dean stood in front of the mirror staring at his reflection. Some days it felt like a stranger staring back at him.
'I love you' she revealed
He felt the tightness around his heart. He loved her to but could never say it. She deserves better than him. She deserves someone who could take care of her, give her all she wanted a real live, a family. He would never be able to give her that. He felt her heart beat in his side and her breathing ease revealing she fell asleep. How could she love him, someone with nothing to offer? Dean looked down at her sleeping form in his arms and gently moved a strand of hair from her face. She was everything he could ever want in a girl. She was smart and beautiful; she could put him in his place and keep him on his toes. She definitely deserves more and better. He could never expect her to understand and except what he does for a living. Who's a demon hunter by profession anyway, she'll just think he's insane; he would rather leave and have her hate him than to put this burden on her. Or have her look at him like he's crazy. Leaving's his only option.
Dean opened the faucet and waited for the hot water before stepping under the stream of water. He rested his head against the cold tiles in front of him. When he saw the article his first thought was the hunt it wasn't till later that he remembered Haley lived close by. He wasn't sure if she would still be in town. For all he knew she was married and lived somewhere else but deep inside he wished he could see her again. And when he stopped at the cafe for coffee he didn't expect to see her there but he was glad she was. She was even more beautiful than he remembered her brown eyes, her mouth, and her voice.
"Dean come on; don't take all the hot water" Sam's voice and banging on the door brought him out of thought
"Yeah, yeah, Keep your pants on" Dean shouted annoyed. He quickly finished up and stepped out of the bathroom. Sam brushed past him into the steam filled room and Dean sat down on the bed taking the remote form the bedside table. He flicked through the channels but couldn't find anything to watch so he started the research on the hunt at hand.
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Haley closed the door behind her with her foot and dropped the stuff in her hands on the dining room table. Rushing up the stairs and into her bedroom she opened a few drawers and rummaged through them until she found the item she was looking for. She lifted the black shirt from the drawer and pressed it to her chest. So many nights she fell asleep with it in her arms, it doesn't smell like him anymore but just the knowledge that it's his made it easier. She hasn't taken it out in such a long time but after seeing him today that's all she wanted to do. Be close to him and this is as close as it will get. Haley sat down on her bed and scoffed as she looked down at the item in her hand
"This is so stupid" she said with a slight laugh. "I am so stupid, he's here for a job not me" Haley folded the shirt and placed it back in the drawer. She laid down on the bed, staring at the ceiling.
She sat on the pier her feet gliding through the water. She loved the feeling of the water against her skin as she moved her legs back and forth. It was a hot summers day and they all decided to come to the river for a swim. Lucas and Brooke got out hours ago and were now sprawled out on the towels not able to keep their hands of each other. Peyton and Jake left on a walk a while ago leaving Haley and Dean alone on the pier. Dean sat down beside her and studied her
"What?" she asked laughing
"Nothing, just looking" he answered vaguely
"At?" she pushed
"You" he revealed. Haley turned her head to look at him and saw something unfamiliar in his eyes. She reached out and pushed him against his shoulder making him fall towards the water. Dean wasn't prepared for that and grabbed at Haley to keep from falling but only managed to pull her with him into the water. Both laughed when they emerged from water. Dean splashed more water her way and soon a back and forth water fight began. Somewhere between the dunking and splashing they moved closer to one another. Haley found herself face to face with Dean holding her around the waist. Their laughter died down as they stared at each other. Dean didn't let go of her, instead he moved closer not breaking their stare until his mouth covered hers. Haley closed her eyes and just surrendered to his touch.
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Sam looked up from the stack of papers in front of him to Dean who was sitting at the table still paging through books and making notes. Something was up with Dean Sam thought he's never into research like this.
"Hey Dean, wanna go get something to eat?" he asked
"No, you can bring something back with you" Dean answered not even looking up. Sam was totally taken by surprise
"You sure, there could be hot girls to flirt with?" Sam tried again but only got a dirty look from Dean.
"Okay then, see you later" he announced getting up. With a last look to Dean, Sam shook his head and exited the room. He didn't feel like searching for a place to eat so instead he drove to the cafe they were at earlier. Sam parked the Impala in front of the cafe. There were a couple of people sitting at tables but it wasn't that busy and Sam made his way to the counter. The girl behind it smiled as she stepped closer to him 'Your loss Dean' Sam thought smiling back
"What can I get you?" she asked cooing
"Do you have a take away menu?" Sam asked
"Everything on the menu is take away" she answered leaning forward on the counter, handing Sam the menu.
"Thanks" Sam answered taking a look at it before ordering
"Nice car" someone said next to Sam seizing his attention. Sam turned to the two guys mentioning to the Impala standing outside
"Thanks" Sam answered with a smile
"Lucas" he said holding his hand out to Sam
"Jake" the other said doing the same
"Sam" he answered shaking their hands
"Such a classic" Lucas announced and Jake nodded
"Yeah it is and it got rebuild only a few months ago" Sam answered proudly
"We had a friend with the same car, he loved that thing" Jake announced with a slight laugh
"Really?" Sam questioned. Impala's were rare to begin with but a guy loving it too was rarer. And then there was the question of Dean's mood, making Sam even more curious
"Yeah, you remember Luke; he was here a few years back, dated Hales for a while and then just disappeared" Jake continued, Lucas nodded before answering
"Dean" Lucas said only the name
"That's it, Dean. Nice guy wondered what happened to him" Jake continued not noticing Sam's surprised expression.
"Don't know but Hales was heartbroken when he left. Oh well. You move here recently?" Lucas said turning his attention back to Sam
"Oh no, just in town for a few days" Sam answered
"Your order sir" the girl behind the counter announced handing Sam the brown bag. Sam handed her the money with a smile
"Nice to meet you Sam, see you around" Jake said, Lucas nodded before they disappeared into the kitchen. Sam took the bag nodded to the girl and left. Oh Dean is so busted he thought getting into the Impala.
San opened the door to the motel room to find Dean still sitting in the same spot as he did when Sam left. Sam just shook his head and placed the bag on the table.
"I like this town, everyone is so friendly" Sam announced but Dean didn't look at him. Sam noticed and continued
"I met the nicest guys at that cafe we went to today" Still no reaction so he kept going
"Lucas and Jake . . ." Sam could see Dean stiffen and try to cover it
"Dean!" Sam asked loudly to get his attention
"Yeah, what?" He finally reacted looking at Sam
"You've been here before, people know you around here, you dated a friend of theirs" Sam in lighted him
"It was a long time ago Sammy, drop it" Dean said turning his attention back to the papers in front of him
"No Dean, what happened? You never stay at a place if there's not a hunt. You get aggravated and annoyed when we stay in one place for too long. And yet here's people who called you a friend, that doesn't happen in a few days Dean" Sam asked taking a seat across from Dean. Dean let out a heavy sigh before looking up at Sam who was clearly waiting for an explanation
"Okay your right, I was here before. About two years ago I was here on a job, I thought it was gonne be the usual salt and burn to get rid of the spirit but it turned out to be complicated when I got here. The spirit was on a recruiting mission of sorts so it took longer to figure out which spirit did what. Anyway I stayed awhile and got to know the people, made friends met this girl. And when the job was done I stayed, it was summer break so I though why not. We hung out became close" Dean started to explain
"You fell in love with her" Sam stated, Dean nodded slowly
"So what happened?" Sam pushed
"She got . . . . Attached too I guess." Dean said smiling at the thought
"Our job . . . it's too dangerous Sammy, I wanted her to stay save" he continued
"So you left?" Sam added, Dean nodded
"Do you still have feelings for her?" Sam asked when Dean didn't continue. Dean didn't look at him, stared at the floor instead. After a short silence he finally spoke
"Yeah"
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