This is our Life.

Summary: Life changes some for the best, or the worst. Challenges, isolation to love. It's them against the world.

A/N- I know new story, but I had to write a Laley. And this is based off a request. This story will be angst and basically drama.

Background: It's pretty much AU after Keith's death, where Dan got caught killing him. So Dan is in jail, Haley's not pregnant, and Peyton and Lucas have been dating months before. Like a couple weeks after Brooke broke up with Lucas.

Ch1:

Lucas roamed around the familiar streets he knew so well. He parked his car uneasy for he was influenced by alcohol. Not so much, he thought. He was buzzed. Beside he had to say he drove better when he was drinking. Fidgeting with his keys, he couldn't figure out which key opened the door. But this time he didn't have to open the door, before he knew it someone else did.

They looked at each others eyes confused, for a minute. Lucas stare soon turned into a glare.

Who the hell…?

"And stay the fuck out!" he heard from the inside of the house.

"Dumbass broad…" the guy mumbled, but it didn't go pass Lucas. Not even a second later, infuriated, Lucas pushed the strange guy into the door frame.

"Stay the hell away from here. Understand?" Lucas threatened with every intention of hurting further the strange guy.

"Yeah…ok" the stranger stuttered and quickly ran off away from Lucas.

"You didn't have to do that."

Lucas shut the door behind him, leaning his weight toward it. He stared at his petite friend wanting an explanation.

Awkward silence.

"Who the hell was that, Haley?" Lucas asked. Haley rolled her eyes annoyed, turning around and began to walk up the staircase.

"No one-"

"Damn not it was no one!" Lucas yelled infuriated, walking up to Haley, who had turned around to face him angered as well.

"Like you'll remember anyways! By tomorrow you'll wake up with the usual hangover wanting me to take care of you precious ass!" Haley yelled, running up the stairs. Lucas didn't falls short, he ran behind her, gripping the door open before Haley had the chance to close it.

"Did you sleep with him?" Lucas asked in a low tone. Haley looked up at him, frustration glossing her eyes, but taking a deep breath, she calmed down.

"I couldn't…that's why I told him to leave, he didn't so I began to throw things at him until he left" Haley answered bowing her head. Lucas opened the whole entire door and embraced Haley into a hug.

"I'm sorry I thought otherwise" Lucas said. Haley didn't respond, she kept holding on to Lucas, inhaling his scent: alcohol mixed with the cologne she bought him for his birthday. It's so surreal how much they have changed in the last two months.

Two Months Ago:

"Hey" Haley said joining Lucas on top of the bench.

"Hey" Lucas barely said, keeping his stare at the ocean across him. Haley shivered slightly, placing her hands inside her coat pockets. It was a chilly afternoon in Tree Hill.

"It's kind of cold" Haley mumbled, trying to start a conversation.

"Keith loved this kind of weather" Lucas answered. Haley turned to him, weakly smiling.

"I know" Haley replied.

"I miss him, Hales" Lucas said. " It hurts every time I think of him. It kills me to know Dan did this. You know, I wish I never saved him from the fire, he would of died and Keith would have been alive. Here. Now. I miss him so much" Lucas said sadly. Haley wish she could do more to comfort Lucas, but she could only do so much.

Not helping herself, she began to tear as well and did what she could to show Lucas she was here for him; she slid closer to him and rested her head on his shoulder. Naturally, Lucas swung his arm over her shoulder, hugging her closer to him. They remained like that until they reached the closure they needed for the day.

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Haley returned to her house exhausted and depressed. How much she couldn't wait to be under Nathan's arms for comfort.

"Hey babe" Haley said walking into the bedroom. She dropped her bag, staring at Nathan who seemed a little flustered.

"Are you ok? You seem hot" Haley asked. Nathan shook his head as if she was crazy.

"I'm fine. Where were you?" Nathan asked.

"With Lucas…I left a note, didn't you read it?" Haley asked walking to the closet.

"WAIT!" Nathan yelled. Haley turned around a little startled.

"What?" Haley asked.

"Don't you want to take a shower before you dress?" Nathan asked. Haley stared at him weird and continued to her closet.

"Haley…" Nathan called out.

Haley stopped dead on her tracks staring at the half naked person hidden in her closet. Tears were breaking to come out. She turned around to face Nathan.

"How long?" Haley asked absolutely devastated. Nathan sighed, looking at his hands.

"HOW LONG!" Haley yelled.

"Since Keith's death" Nathan answered embarrassed.

A couple weeks ago.

"I should get going" Rachel said awkwardly, stepping away from the closet and reaching the floor for the shirt she dropped. Haley looked down at Rachel when she dropped the article of clothing, she exploded.

Haley immediately kicked Rachel at the gut which caused Rachel to scream in pain. Following she yanked Rachel's hair and slammed her head against the dresser. Instantaneously, Nathan grabbed Haley away from Rachel.

"Don't you dare touch me, you fucking bastard!" Haley yelled in tears, pushing Nathan away from her.

"How could you Nathan? After all we've been though! I love you, I gave up everything for you!" Haley sobbed.

"Really? What about this past month. All you've been with is Lucas, how do I know you weren't cheating on me with him? Beside it wouldn't be the first time" Nathan spoke in spite.

Shocked by his words, Haley slapped Nathan.

"I have never cheated on you with Lucas, or with everyone else. And the whole Chris thing, I cant believe you're using that as a bargaining chip! I thought we were past that hill, but no. You'll never forgive me for that" Haley paused, wiping her tears away. He didn't deserve her tears. " Everyone was right, I deserve way more than you. And here I thought differ."

Haley walked past Nathan and slightly unconscious Rachel. She turned around one last time to stare at what she thought was her paradise.

"It's over and never do I ever want to talk to you, neither of you. I'd be more than happy if you never talk to me" Haley said and stormed off the apartment to the only person she could confide in.

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Lucas laid in his bed deep in thoughts, until he heard a knock on his door. He didn't bother to get it, he knew they would open it, for the door was clearly unlocked.

"Hey you" echoed his room. He sat up to stare at his girlfriend sit beside him.

"Peyton, I need to talk to you" Lucas began. Peyton nodded hoping to get him to open more to her.

"I cant do this anymore" Lucas replied. It wasn't the response she was hoping for.

"Wh-What do you mean?" Peyton asked on a soft tone.

"You and I…I'm tired of this, emptiness. I thought that finally having to be with you would be the world, but it isn't. You deserve much better, so-"

"You're breaking up with me?" Peyton asked in the verge of tears.

"It's for the best" Lucas answered sympathetically. Peyton jumped out of his bed, infuriated.

"No it's not. You're just pushing me away because of Keith's death. Lucas, I'm here for you. I'll be your rock. But please don't do this' Peyton sobbed.

"I'm sorry" Lucas answered indifferent.

"You're sorry!? God, Lucas. After all we've been thought, you dump me on the spot! I cant believe you" Peyton said, walking toward the door.

"I guess it wasn't meant to be" Lucas said right before she left.

"You'll want me back, just watch" Peyton said, slamming the door shut.

Lucas sighed, and leaned back on his back again. To be truthful, he was sort of happy to break things off with Peyton. He was done with her, with Brooke too. Enough of them, enough of the usual thing. It was time to start something new, become someone new. Not a wreck over Keith's death.

"Luke…" Haley said in a broken tone. Lucas turned around, watching his best friend walk inside his room, appearing completely torn. Her eye's were puffy from crying, while she fought to keep a smile.

Lucas jumped from his bed, walking closer to Haley.

"What's wrong?" Lucas asked concerned.

Haley smile trembled further, for she didn't want to stress Lucas more, but he had to know. Who else could she gone to? Confide in?

"Nathan" Haley said, then bowed her head embarrassed.

"What about him? What did he do?" Lucas asked in a louder tone.

"Caught him in bed with that stupid bitch, Rachel" Haley answered still not looking up at Lucas.

Lucas eyes darken in anger. How could Nathan do this to Haley? His best friend? Infuriated Lucas began to walk pass Haley, until Haley grabbed onto his arm. He turned around, locking with her glossy sad, chocolate eyes.

"Don't," Haley whispered. " This is my battle."

Lucas sighed, stretching his arm away until he held her hand.

"Let me help some why then" Lucas replied sincerely.

"Can I stay with you tonight?" Haley asked, tightening her grip on his hand.

Lucas smiled, and with his free hand he locked the door beside him. Following, still holding hands, they walked over to his bed and laid together. Lucas hugged Haley, making sure she felt safe under his arms unlike the other Scott.

"I'm sorry" Lucas whispered minutes later.

"So am I" Haley answered, sliding her body closer to him, while still with one hand holding his.

They laid in bed awake, assuming the other was asleep, but all they could think were about each other and how happy they were to have one another. Life might have thrown them a hard obstacle, but it wasn't the end. It was only a beginning to a whole new chapter in their life.

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A/N- Next chapter will consist on the present with some flashbacks. Please read and review, thanks.