How to Save a Life
A Haley/Jimmy AU of what could've been, what would've happened to two lives and what could've happened after one bullet was fired.
** Authors Note: Thanks so much for the feedback, and I know some of you are surprised by Nathan's reactions to a few parts in the chapter, but things become clearer in this chapter! But, thanks for the reviews and comments. Now, on to the story!
PART TWO!
Nathan's POV
What the hell was Haley thinking? And what the hell am I doing sitting here. I should be going after her. But what if Jimmy shoots her if I try and attack him. I would much rather get shot and die then let Haley die and me live. That doesn't work. If I had to live knowing I let the girl I love… my wife… walk to her death and I didn't do anything to stop her, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. I've got to save her.
All Around POV
Nathan suddenly jumped out of his chair and raced towards the door, knowing that it may not be too late to save Haley. He hadn't heard a gun go off.
"Nathan! What are you doing?" Rachel cried, "If you go out there, Jimmy may shoot you. You could die!"
"And if I didn't? Do you want me to just sit here and listen as that gun goes off and my wife is killed? NO! I won't let that happen!" Nathan yelled as he ran out of the room and down the hall. As he turned the corner, there they were. Haley, Jimmy and… Lucas and Peyton? Lucas had Peyton in his arms as Peyton had her leg wrapped tight but you could see the blood soaking through.
Haley's POV
5 minutes earlier
Jimmy was leading me down the hall and around the corner. Obviously he wanted to see who it was that I was trading my life for. Honestly, to me it didn't really matter. I mean, I'm not suicidal but I would much rather die knowing I saved another life then live knowing I let someone die. When we turned the corner, I fully agreed with my decision. There, standing in front of Jimmy and I were Lucas and Peyton. Well, Lucas was standing with Peyton in his arms. She looked extremely pale and I saw the blood dripping from her leg.
"Haley. Jimmy." Luc exclaimed as he looked at me, then Jimmy, then the gun in Jimmy's hand, then back to me.
"Lucas. What happened to Peyton?" I asked but I already knew the answer.
"Hails, she was shot." Luc said coldly looking at Jimmy. I looked at Jimmy. His eyes were filled with tears.
"I didn't mean for her to get hurt." He whimpered.
"Hails, what are you doing here?" Lucas asked me in a more hushed voice. I explained everything to him and his eyes became the size of plates.
"ARE YOU INSANE!" Lucas yelled. "You're not doing that. Come on, let's go."
"Lucas, Peyton's lost a lot of blood. You need to go. I'll be alright. I know what I'm doing, what I'm giving up, and I'm glad it's for you and Peyton. "I was choking back tears at that point, but it was the truth. Suddenly, I heard someone running down the hall. I turned to see Nathan panting. Oh god, with this many people, Jimmy will flip. And, obviously he realized that too.
"WHAT THE HELL! THE SCHOOL IS ON LOCKDOWN!" Jimmy shouted.
"Jim, come on. We all know you don't want to do this." Luc said calmly.
"MAYBE I DO! HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT ANYMORE SCOTT? YOU COMPLETELY DITCHED ME AFTER YOU BECAME A BIG-SHOT! AND WE ALL KNOW, IF I DIDN'T HAVE THIS GUN, NOTHING WOULD EVER CHANGE! AND THINGS HAVE TO CHANGE!"
I turned to Luc, who still was holding Peyton protectively and put my hand on his shoulder.
"Lucas, go."
"What? No Hailey."
"Lucas, go now. If you don't go, Peyton may die."
Lucas knew I was right. Peyton was in bad shape. He sighed and looked at Nathan, Jimmy and I.
"Be safe Hailey." After that, he turned and walked out of the school carrying Peyton.
"So, Hailey, you're still going to give up your own life for someone else?" Jimmy said manically.
"No, she's not." Nathan said standing in front of Jimmy, and in front of the gun.
Suddenly, I heard a shot ring out and I screamed.
To Be Continued…
Cliff hanger ;)
Who got shot? Will Hailey keep her promise? Will someone else be killed?
Who will die?
