Hey guys, I'm here with a brand new story that sort of popped into my head as I was sitting in a car for 5 hours, so here ya go…the first chapter.

9 Months Apart

Chapter One: I Need to Tell You Something

Haley was sitting outside of the café steps, drinking a coffee, watching the smoke coming from her breath. She couldn't believe this was happening, she was so young and they were so much in love. This could totally complicate things. She was shaken from her thoughts by the sound of a husky, deep, sexy voice.

"Hey Hales."

She looked up and saw blue eyes starring back at her. It was her boyfriend, Nathan Scott.

"Hey Nate." She smiled and set her coffee cup next to her and rubbed her ice cold hands on her jeans. Nathan sat down next to her and pulled her close to him. He placed a kiss on the top of her head and then set his chin there.

"So, what's up?"

"Huh?" Haley asked, still in her thoughts.

"Why did you call me here at 11:30 at night in the freezing cold of February?" Nathan asked with a small chuckle. Haley's stomach sunk as she remembered why she had called Nathan down to Karen's. She picked up her hand and grabbed his hands. He looked at her and she looked at him, her eyes were filled with sadness. His began to be concerned.

She sighed before she spoke.

"Nathan…I need to talk to you." She picked his hands up and kissed it. "You know that I love you and I want us to be together always." She swallowed, trying to get the lump from her throat. "Always and forever."

"What is it Hales, you're starting to scare me."

She sniffled and tried not to break down, but failed. The tears poured from her eyes and she pressed her head against his chest. She couldn't say it, she couldn't break his heart or hers.

He whispered in her ear, "Come on baby, you gotta tell me."

She nodded against his chest and picked up her head, slowly wiping away a tear.

"I'm leaving town." She looked at his expression and then added, "but not for long."

"How long?" his voice cracked.

"Nine months."

"Wait why nine…" his voice trailed off as it clicked in his head. He instantly stood up and looked at her with a serious face, "Is it mine?"

Haley stood up too, this time in anger. "Of course it is, you're the only boy I would ever think of having sex with." She tried to step closer to him but he backed away. "Nathan, I love you."

"I know you do, Haley, and I love you to." He stepped back again, "but I'm not ready to be a father."

With that he headed down the street and off towards his car.

"I'm leaving tomorrow." She whispered to herself, hoping maybe he'd hear him. Rain began to fall and tears began to come from her eyes, but she didn't move. She stood in the middle of the rain, watching as Nathan's car drove away. After about five minutes, she finally gave up hope and leaned against the wall. In exhaustion, she slid down until her butt hit the cold ground. She pulled out her phone and dialed Brooke's number.

"Hello?"

"Brooke?" her voice sounded distant.

"Hales, is that you?"

"Yeah Tigger," she whispered. "I told him."

"What'd he say tutorgirl?"

"He said he wasn't ready to be a father and then walked away without another word."

"I'm so sorry. So where are you now?"

"Sitting in front of Karen's."

"In the pouring rain?"

"Yeah, I really don't care if I die of pneumonia anymore. Nathan doesn't love me and there's nothing else to live for."

"Yes there is Tutorgirl. Now snap out of it and go inside. I'll be there in like five minutes to pick you up."

"Whatever you say, Tigger. Bye."

Haley hung up the phone and looked up at the sky. It was beginning to rain heavier than before but she didn't care. She sat out in the rain, for what felt like hours until she saw Brooke's car pull up. Brooke ran out of the car and came to Haley's side. She helped her up and led Haley to the car. After the two were settled, Brooke drove back to the apartment they shared. B

Brooke looked over at Haley, she looked so sad and she really didn't blame her.

5 ½ hours later

Haley stood over her suitcase and placed her last shirt on the top. She closed the lid and picked it up. It was five o'clock in the morning and she was headed to Savanna, Georgia. Brooke had the other two suitcases, and on the way out of the apartment, Haley looked around. It was the last time she would be seeing that apartment, for nine months. Nine long months. She closed the door behind her and then stared at the cardboard box she left on the porch. In black permanent marker she had written the words NATHAN SCOTT and it contained everything that she and Nathan had. Pictures, stuffed animals, and even that dumb plastic bracelet he gave her out of a Cracker Jack box. The only thing she kept was one picture of Nathan, in his basketball uniform and one picture of her and Nathan at a carnival. They were the only two that she really liked and the only pictures she vowed to bring along.

Brooke honked the horn and it drew Haley from her thoughts.

"Come on Tutorgirl, let's hit the road!" Brooke screamed from the passenger seat. Haley's other friend, Peyton Sawyer was behind the wheel. Haley smiled and walked over to the car. She threw the suitcase onto the seat and hopped in over the car. She put on her seatbelt and Peyton put the car in drive.

On the way out of the town, Haley looked around in her thoughts, absorbing all she could of Tree Hill. She'd miss everyone and everything.

"Wait!" Haley screamed. Peyton slammed the breaks and Brooke let out a shriek.

"What is it Hales?" Peyton asked out of breath.

"We have to go back." Haley answered.

"Why?" Brooke asked annoyed.

"Because, I need that box, it's too important to me."

9 months apart

Haley ran up to the porch but stopped dead in her tracks. She saw a body hovered over the box, silently sobbing. She placed a hand on their back and the body jumped, facing her.

"Nathan?" Haley asked shocked.

"I made a mistake." He replied, his eyes tear stained.