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Chapter 4
"Haley." A flustered Felix scratched his head. "Uhmm…this is- Well it isn't-"
"Save it." Haley walked out of the room. The anonymous girl stood up to gather her clothes. Nathan recognized her as Ashley. "Oh and one more thing." Haley said waltzing back into the room. She stopped right in front of Felix and slapped him. "You're nothing but a liar and I don't care if I ever see you again. You said this would not happen again. I was wrong to trust you and you can rot in hell for all I care." Haley said as she was about to walk out of the room. But, something caught her eye, or someone. "I can't believe you. You, Bitch!" Haley said to Ashley Parker who had been one of her friends since the sixth grade and she cheered with Haley since freshman year. "I thought you were my friend. You even comforted me the first time Felix cheated on me."
"Haley, I didn't mean to hurt you." Ashley said weakly.
"I have nothing to say to you, Ashley." Haley said and turned toward to the door but right before she walked out, she turned around to face Ashley again. "Oh and by the way, your cheer days are over."
"What?" Ashley looked to Felix for back-up. He just shrugged his shoulders.
Meanwhile, Nathan had been just standing there watching in a daze. He narrowed his eyes at Felix. "You! Out now!" He grabbed Felix and roughly pushed him out. He continued to hustle Felix until he was out of the house.
Nathan began walking into the house. He looked around. "Haley?" nothing. "Haley, you here?" He went upstairs and opened a couple of bedroom doors but had no luck. Finally, he opened the bathroom door and found Haley curled up in the corner crying her eyes out. Nathan felt his heart break a little at the sight of her. She looked so vulnerable, so helpless, so heart-broken. He squatted next to her just stroking her shoulder. After about seven minutes, Haley shifted so that her head was on his shoulder a little bit. Her voice came out muffled. "I just miss her so much."
"It's okay, Haley. There are other guys. Besides, he didn't deserve you."
"No, I miss my mom. So much." Haley sobbed. Nathan almost started to tear himself but knew he had to stay strong for Haley. "You know, I was eight when she died," He nodded for she had told him this once before. "She was on her way to my ballet recital. She was late. She knew I'd never forgive her if she missed it and so she went a little above the speed limit. A light just turned from yellow to red and she went because she didn't see any cars coming. All of a sudden a truck hit her head on. Sixteen-wheeler. She was dying while I was dancing and I was mad at her." Haley stopped and sobbed even more. Nathan's heart broke more with every word she spoke. She continued. " Well, when my show was over, I got flowers and applause and I swore I'd never talk to her again. When we went to the intersection, I saw the truck and my mom's damaged car. I asked a police officer where she was and he turned me around to walk me back to the car I came in. I looked back and I saw my mom on the highway. Her blood was splattered all over. I wouldn't even have been able to recognize her. She was so broken. I was hysterical. I started screaming and couldn't help myself. The officers had to hold me back. I didn't talk for months after that. Stopped seeing my friends. It was like a part of me died with her." Haley looked up at Nathan. His eyes were glossy and he just held her tighter. Haley looked bad down. "I need her so much. I would give anything to just have one more day with her."
Nathan looked down at the girl he was holding. She was so broken and so vulnerable and so beautiful. He promised himself that he would do whatever it took to keep her safe and happy. It felt like they were there for hours. Eventually, they fell asleep in each other's arms.
At one o' clock the next afternoon, Haley's eyes fluttered opened. She frowned remembering her run-in with Felix the last night but then her face brightened with a smile when she saw Nathan next to her. Right on cue, Nathan's eyes opened.
"Hey you." Haley said.
"Hey." Nathan smiled. "Want some breakfast?"
Haley nodded and Nathan helped her up. They both rubbed there behinds. Sleeping on a bathroom floor isn't the best thing for tailbones.
A half an hour later, Haley and Nathan were sitting at the dining room table eating pancakes. When they both finished they put their dishes away and walked out to the deck. "I should probably get going. I don't want Brooke or Peyton to worry."
"Okay." Nathan had to admit he was a little sad to see her go but as long as he knew he'd see her again. "Can I drive you home?"
"No." Haley said but when she saw the look of disappointment on Nathan's face, she thought she'd explain. "I think I just need to walk. Clear my head a bit."
"Okay." Nathan said, understanding. "I'll walk you to the sidewalk." Nathan said with a little laugh at his eagerness.
"Okay." Haley said with a small smile. She knew he wanted to help but he already did. And the rest she needed to do on her own. When they got to the sidewalk Haley paused. "Thank you, for everything."
"I'm just glad I could help." Nathan said with a truly genuine smile.
There was a moment of awkwardness and Haley wasn't sure what to say. So, she just hugged him. When she released she flashed him a smile. It was a sad and happy smile. She was sad for what she had lost but for the first time in a long time, she felt that everything would be alright.
She got home and unlocked her door. She walked upstairs and collapsed onto her bed. "Oh-no. Where have you been all night tutor-girl?" Brooke came waltzing in her room.
"Yeah, Hales, Where ya been?" Peyton added.
When Haley flipped over to answer the two girls saw her bleeding mascara. "Oh, baby, what's wrong?" Brooke asked. Peyton was concerned too.
"Nothing. Actually everything is better than it was last night because Felix is out of my life." Haley responded a little more peppy than would be expected.
Peyton gave Brooke a knowing look. Then, all of a sudden Brooke smiled. "Well, good riddance!"
"Yeah who needed him anyway?" Peyton chimed in.
Haley put her arms around her two best friends. "Thanks, guys." They all shared a hug.
"Well girls, enough of this wishy-washy-ness." Brooke used her own word causing Peyton and Haley to laugh. "Let's go shopping!"
Peyton and Haley looked at each other. "Hell yeah!"
They were checking out tops at Wet Seal when all of a sudden someone screamed "Haley!"
Haley looked around and saw Bevin waving at her. "Hey Bev. What's up?"
"Not much. I'm so sorry for what happened." Bevin said with sympathy.
"What happened?" Haley asked.
"You know. Felix."
"Oh. It's really okay."
"No it's not. We're so icing out Felix and that Ashley girl. I knew I never liked her."
"Thanks, Bevin. But you really don't have to worry."
"Alright well if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask." Haley nodded. There was an awkward pause. Bevin hugged Haley and gave her a sympathetic look. Everyone knew how devastated Haley was the first time he cheated and she didn't want everyone to know about this time. Haley watched Bevin leave. Brooke and Peyton came up beside Haley.
"What was that about?" A confused Brooke asked.
"Bevin was offering her condolences for what happened with Felix." Haley said sarcastically. She wasn't angry she was just --well she didn't really know what she was. Brooke and Peyton each put an arm around Haley and led her to the skirts.
I know, I know! It was short but I thought I'd give you all that for now. There's going to be some Naley and some Drama in the next couple chapters.
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