So I know that I haven't update my story in forever, I will…eventually.
And if you need ideas for a Naley story - PM me!
Anyways, I've been obsessed with this song – Give into Me from Country Strong. Its sang by Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund. So give it a listen to it while reading this ok? And please give a review when you are done and tell me what you think.
Give into Me
She couldn't believe she was here again. Never in her life did she think that she would be riding the bus just to get away from something, but here she was doing it again, for the second time in a year.
As she looked out the window, she sheds a lonely tear. She knows nothing would be the same again. She will never be the same again.
6 months later…
"How are you doing, Hales?" The boy sitting next to her asked.
"Shitty, thanks."
"Hey now, language young lady. I have someone that looks up to you." He nodded to the little girl sleeping on his lap. "what are you thinking about?"
She stared out of the window, watching as America passed her by. "Just how I didn't think I would be doing this again?"
"Doing what? Going back home?"
"No, being on a stupid bus. Arg, I can't believe I'm doing it again. And you know that I have no home, not anymore. I'm going to try to get some sleep, I guess."
The boy nodded. He knew what was going on in her head. Ever since she came back into his life, he could read her like a book. Of course, it helps that she wears her heart out on her sleeve. She was nervous, possibly terrified what Tree Hill had in store for her. But if he was being honest, he was terrified too, for her but for him as well because this might be the closest that they will ever be again.
"Welcome to Tree Hill"
"Wake up Hales" The boy shook her gently.
She slowly opened her eyes as the sign passed them by. "More like Tree Hell" she muttered.
He squeezed her hand, letting her know that he understood how hard this was for her. "So Karen must be excited, finally getting married."
"Yeah. She and Keith are perfect for each other. I can't wait to see them."
"They are perfect for each other. I can't believe they essentially stayed single all this time when they could have been together."
"Yeah but I don't think Karen was ready to get out there again, not after being hurt by Dan. And Keith, he knew and he understood. So he waited. I asked him once why he doesn't just ask her out. He told me that she wasn't ready to let anyone in her heart but until the time comes, he'll be right here waiting. It's a long time coming and I can't believe that it took 17 years in the making to make today possible but in the words of Brooke Davis – True Love always finds a way."
The wedding was small and beautiful. Just like hers was. It seemed like another life time as she thought back on her own wedding. She could still hear the waves of the oceans and his vows.
As the ceremony was coming to a close, she dashed out the back door. She wasn't to see him, not just yet.
He could tell she was nervous. She kept biting her lip and occasionally pace around their small space. He was more than happy when his parents suggest that they watch his little girl. He would have a hard time explaining why auntie Haley was acting crazy.
Haley would definitely go crazy when she figures out what he's been planning. But he couldn't let her talent go to waste, not that signing to his little girl was a waste. Her voice and songs were meant for the world, not that notebook that she keeps.
"Congratulations Keith and Karen!" He said as he took the mic from Lucas. "You know, on the way here, I was told that this was a long time coming, something about 17 years in the making." He smiled at the couple. "Now you are probably wondering why I'm here and crashing your party. Well I was in the neighborhood and since I didn't get you a gift. I was thinking I could sing you a song. Will that be ok?" Nods from the crowd and the happy couple.
"ok, great now. I'm going to need a partner. Will the beautiful Haley James come out here please?" He could see her stop mid-pace from the back area. The poor thing had the look of shock all over her face. She shook her head at him and whispered no.
"Come on out Haley. The crowd knows you are here"
She still shook her head as she stood her ground in the back stage of Tric.
Chants of Haley, Haley could be heard from the audience. By most of the audience, some of them were shocked to hear her name at all.
"Did you know that Miss Haley James is very talented?" The audience shook their heads and Haley listen to the man on stage. "Yes she is. She wrote this song that I want to sing for you guy. So it would be fitting for her to come out, plus it would sound too weird with just me. So please, stop making me like a fool." He looked at the side at her as she mouth "you are a fool". "Ok a bigger fool." She smiled and heard the chanting of her name again. She started to make her way out onto the stage.
"Here she is, the beautiful and talented Haley James. Now we," pointing to himself and her, "are going to sing Give into Me. I hope you enjoy it." He smiled at her and squeezed her hand. Then ran to get the mic and pointed to Lucas.
He starts to sing…
I'm gonna wear you down
I'm gonna make you see
I'm gonna get to you
You're gonna give into me
I'm gonna start a fire
You're gonna feel the heat
I'm gonna burn for you
You're gonna melt for me
(He and Haley)
Come on, come on
Into my arms
Come on, come on
Give into me
(Haley)
You're gonna take my hand
Whisper the sweetest words
And if you're ever sad
I'll make you laugh
I'll chase the hurt
(He and Haley)
My heart is set on you
I don't want no one else
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And if you don't want me
I guess I'll be all by myself
Come on, come on
Into my arms
Come on, come on
Give into me
(Haley)
I'll use my eyes to draw you in
Until I'm under your skin
I'll use my lips, I'll use my arms
Come on, come on, come on
Give into me
(He and Haley)
Give into me
Give into me
He gives her a hug before raising her arm up "Isn't she great?"
Chanting of encore could be heard from the audience but mainly from Brooke, Lucas, Karen and Keith who were more than excited to see their girl home.
He could see her blush. He tried to hold onto this moment with her, for her because at the end of the day, she wrote the song for someone else. He could try fighting for her but her heart wasn't hers anymore. She gave it away and as much as she tried to hide it, she still loves him.
She still couldn't believe it. He got her to sing and of all place – Tric during Keith's and Karen's wedding party. She smiled, happy and more than proud of herself. Ever since leaving Tree Hill 6 months ago when she got the call from her mother saying that her father had a heart attack, she couldn't find her voice.
She was very thankful for the boy next to her. It was weird how they meet up again. Both of them had left Tree Hill, at different times of course, and finding themselves in Georgia of all places. He and his little girl had been what she needed whenever she had to get away from her troubles.
She was so mad when he found her notebook. It was this very song, Give into Me that he was looking at. She had written it on the bus to Tree Hill but she never got the chance to finish it. He told her it was great just the way it was. And for a split second, the whole singing/touring deal didn't make her sad. She asked him opinions and he gave them to her. Before the night was over, they sang that song. This performance was their second try at it. And he was right, it was great just as it was.
He watched from afar as Nathan walked up to Haley. He wanted to run over there and get Haley away but he couldn't. He knew that she wouldn't have wanted him to. He tried looking away but it was like watching two trains cross, he just couldn't.
"Its great to see you Jake."
"Peyton"
"You moved on fast"
She quickly turned to see his face. Her husband or ex-husband, she wasn't sure at this point. When she left, he was ignoring her. It was the day after she walked out of their fight about birth control. Before she left town this time, she went to see Lucas and Brooke. She explained the situation to them and they offered to go with her, but she want to be alone. Of course, she wanted Nathan but he was avoiding her. She couldn't be what he wanted, so she set him free. She signed the annulments and if he wanted a divorce instead of an annulment, she place a number and address where he could contact her. She hasn't had from him since the day she left town.
"What are you talking about, Nathan?"
"You and Jagielski"
She looked at him like he had five heads, and shook her head. She should have known. He was jealous. She began to walk away.
"Go ahead Haley, run away again. That's what you do best."
The deck was peaceful at sunset. She had missed this view when she was in Georgia.
Sitting in silence, she thought about her life. In a few months, she was going to go off to college. Where? Was that's still up for debate. Every day, she would wait for her phone to ring but the caller she wanted, never called. So where does she go from here?
Does she try to convince her husband (or ex) that there is nothing going on with her and Jake and that they are meant to be together?
Or does she go back to Georgia with Jake, a safe guy and his girl that have been a rock for her?