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Disclaimer: One Tree Hill? Not mine, although I wish it was!
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Nathan & Haley walked inside & both noticed the piano. It had hundreds of tiny candles spread out neatly on top, & there were even more arranged in a circle around it on the floor.
"Not very subtle, Brooke, is she?" Haley remarked.
"Not one of her strong points," Nathan smiled in agreement.
Haley grabbed the card & read aloud:
"Choose any song & sing, Haley," Haley sat down on the stool & gazed up at Nathan. He gave her an encouraging look, knowing she needed to be convinced that everything would be okay.
"Go on, Hales. You know you want to, we both do. It's your talent, share it with me," Nathan had a way of persuading her to do anything, no matter how much she doubted herself.
"Okay."
She turned to look at the piano. She knew she wanted to do this, she just didn't know how to react. She glanced at Nathan who smiled at her.
"Okay," she said again.
She placed her fingers on the keys & began to play. Nathan stepped backwards quietly & sat down on the stool from the bar, listening intently. He'd heard the song before. He thought back to how he'd felt that day, seeing her play for the first time, seeing how much she loved it.
((Flashback)
"That was amazing, Hales"
Haley looked at him. "Really?" she asked. She'd never sang for anyone before & was still shaking. "I was so scared."
"It really was," Nathan could sense she was unconvinced. "C'mon, let's go."
"Go where?" Haley didn't move.
"I dunno, somewhere else. To take your mind of it," he winked.
"Okay."
As they walked down the silent street, Nathan reached over & put his arm around Haley. He looked at her & smiled. Returning his gaze forwards he saw his friend Tim & some other guys from the team came around the corner. The waved & walked towards Nathan & Haley.
Nathan's arm dropped immediately from Haley & she glanced at him, confused.
"Hey, guys," Nathan greeted them.
"What's this?" Tim laughed, pointing at Haley. "New girlfriend?"
"No, no way," Nathan said, laughing slightly. "We're just friends trust me."
"Okay then," Tim wasn't convinced. "Whatever you say."
As the guys walked off, Haley turned to look at Nathan. She had really thought he was different. She'd trusted him enough to share her music, yet he didn't really seem to care.
"So, you really fooled me well, again," Haley shook her head.
"What? Them? No, Haley, they'll just take it the wrong way &-"
"The wrong way?" Haley raised her voice. "What would that be? That we were on a date?" She was suddenly aware she was shouting. "Well, what is this then, Nathan?"
"I didn't mean-"
"No, I know. But you didn't think either. We're done, just done." With that, she walked away.
((End of flashback))
The sudden silence of the room tore Nathan from his thoughts. Still gazing into Haley's eyes, he stood up & walked up to her. He smiled & took her hand, pulling her up into his arms.
Haley couldn't believe she'd done it. Since the tour, no one had heard her sing, not even herself. Chris had called her many times, but she always refused his help. Without Nathan, music meant nothing & she didn't have any desire to sing. If she never sang again, that would have been fine with her, she'd lost too much to it already. She'd had a feeling Brooke would use music for tonight, & Haley knew she'd need all the encouraging Nathan could give her. What she'd done pleased her, however. She'd fought her demons & sang again & for the person who meant the most to her in the world. This was it for her, she wouldn't let anything tear her from him again.
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Chapter 7
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Having Haley back in his arms made Nathan feel whole again. After spending so long without her, he needed her, needed this. He wouldn't let her go again & he'd chase after her if she ever left. He had a feeling she wouldn't leave again, though.
"Don't let go," Haley whispered into his chest.
"I won't, I promise," Nathan whispered back. He looked into her eyes & kissed her liked he'd never kissed anybody before. He wanted her to know how much he loved her & how much the time apart had cost him. This had been the best night of his life & he intended it to last for as long as it could.
Haley pulled away gently. "Let's go home," she whispered into his mouth.
"Why, you bored?" Nathan teased.
Haley smiled. "I want to prove to everyone that this is real," she began walking off.
"Okay, okay, I'm coming," Nathan laughed, following her out of the door.
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Ten minutes later, they were at Haley & Brooke's apartment. Nathan knocked on the door & put his arm around Haley's shoulders. When Brooke opened the door, she had an immediate cheesy grin on her face. He plan had worked & two of her best friends were finally happy again.
"Oh my god, Hales," Brooke grinned & hugged Haley then Nathan. "Yay, so how are you two?"
Nathan & Haley looked at each other.
"Happy," Haley said smiling.
"Yeah, absolutely," Nathan agreed, leaning down & kissing Haley's forehead.
Brooke was still smiling when Lucas came up behind her.
"Hey," Lucas greeted them. "See, Brooke, I told you they were good!"
"Yeah, we're good!" Nathan smiled. He looked down at Haley again, so happy she was next to him. "I love you, Hales."
"I love you too," Haley said contently. "Always-"
Nathan nodded. "And forever."
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A/N: Okay, the ending was kinda lame I know, but I enjoyed writing that story so much! I love Naley they are so cuute!! Anyway, review & I'll have another OTH FanFic up ASAP!!