Almost Reality

Chapter 1

I've been running from something.

Twenty years in the cold

Then a road that's leading me nowhere.

"Hales take control of the wheel." "I'm trying to double check the directions you wrote down." "I can barely make out any of this." "Did you write this with your feet or what.?" Nathan said. Looking over at her.

Haley smiled sweetly at him then stuck up her middle finger. "Shut up at least I got it down." "I was in a hurry you try writing in the dark with only the light of the moon from your window." "I made it out there by the skin of my teeth." "Plus, I'm exhausted getting kicked in almost every direction because of how crowded the bed your sleeping on is." "Was far from a highlight." "But I did it so quit your bitching." Haley said.

Looking back at him. Taking her hand in his. Leaning over as she kissed him hard.

"If we didn't have some place to be I would make sure we wear out this roomy back seat." "Give these passengers a show." She said. Letting go of the wheel. While he took back control of the wheel. And placed the directions in her lap.

"We have to stay out of sight." "And take as many back streets as possible before the gas runs out and it gets dark." "Tree Hill NC." "What the hell kind of Mayberry town is this anyway.?" "Hales the last thing we need is to be stuck with a bunch a people who do nothing but pass judgment and live by outdated rules."

"Do you really think I would put us at risk I have just as much on the line here as you do if not more.?" Haley asked. Looking back at him.

Nathan squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Of course, not it's just this entire thing has my head really twisted in knots." "Years of flying under the radar destroyed in a single night" He said. Shaking his head in disbelief.

"Relax my brother is cool I told him what he needed to know." "Which is why he's letting us stay with him for a while." "Now keep your eyes on the road." "Unless you would like me to distract you." "Over and over again." "Until you can barely remember your own name." Haley said. Whispering in his ear. Causing his grip to tense up on the steering wheel.

"You just keep your hands on the list and I'll try and get us there in one piece." Nathan said. Looking back at her.

"I'll try." Hales said. Looking out the window. Watching as the sun began to set.

The couple drove for countless hours more. Taking short breaks. To stretch and replenish before making it to their destination.

Nathan found a parking spot far from any street lights. As they quickly got out of the car. Nathan following her lead. Walking with his eyes down and arms at his side. Walking up the steps slowly.

Watching as Haley knocked on the door. Quietly and in a specific way.

As the door opened in front of them.

"I was wondering when you would get here." "I was beginning to think that I would have to go out there and find you myself." He said. Wrapping her in his arms protectively.

"You worry too much big brother." "That causes wrinkles and ages you." " I don't want to be responsible for messing up that handsome face." She said. While she moved to the side.

"Nathan Scott this is my big brother, best friend in the world, Lucas James."

"Luke this is Nathan Scott." "My boyfriend." Haley said. Looking to the both of them. Smiling as they shook hands.

"Let's get you inside." Lucas said. Wrapping his arm around Haley. Nathan following them. Closing the front door carefully.

"You go ahead to your room." "Night Hales." "I love you." Lucas said. Smiling at her.

"Already on the way." "Goodnight Luke." "I love you too." She said to him.

Stopping on her way up the stairs.

Going over to Nathan. And leaning over kissing him.

"Bye baby." She said. Smiling up at him.

Walking back up the stairs. Taking her time getting through the hallway. Reaching her bedroom door. Going inside the room. Closing the door carefully.

Nathan started to head towards the staircase. As he heard Lucas call out to him.

"Where do you think, you're going.?" "Your bed is right here." Lucas said. Pointing towards the couch. In the other room.

"Have a nice night Nathan." Lucas said. As he turned off the light and went up the stairs to his room.

Nathan rolled his eyes. And went into the living room. Sitting down on the large couch. Looking over at the blanket and pillow laid out for him.

"It's just for a few weeks we have to keep moving." Nathan thought to himself.

Unfolding the blanket laying down on the couch. Adjusting the pillow. His eyes unable to stay open and longer closed.

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