Okay, so this is a Laley fanfic that I wrote like last summer and I've been so busy with my other stories, that I really haven't had time to finish this or get it up here. So I'm going to do it now while my work load is light LOL. I have some other stories that I would love to share, but I'm starting with this one cuz it's shorter.

Before I get to the story, I need to explain to you all how I am writing this. It is going to start out in the present, but then it will start to do flashbacks. Throughout the story, it will switch from present to past. I hope it doesn't get too confusing, but if it does, just feel free to ask any questions and I'll help you sort it out. Now, on to the story…

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Wait, sorry…there's something else I should point out too. This story contains only Lucas, Haley, Karen and Keith and one guest star from the show. Although, I think some other characters are mentioned.

This story isn't as long as my other ones, which is why there are only a few main characters. So please enjoy anyway.

Synopsis:

Lucas Scott and Haley James…best friends their entire lives. Haley has had a rough life and Lucas has always been there to pick up the pieces. And because he's always been there, lately…Lucas has started to realize that he has more than friendship feelings for Haley. But he's too afraid to tell her, too afraid to ruin their friendship. Will he ever strike up the courage to tell her how he feels? And will he do it before it's too late?