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Chapter Four

Haley's POV

I pulled back from Nathan. The smile on my face was permanent now. "I really appreciate this, Nate. I promise it won't get weird between us. If anything, it will bring us closer."

He grinned. "A lot closer," he replied and I lightly hit him again.

"Get your head out of the gutter!" I exclaimed. "I know this is all about us having sex, but come on!"

He laughed. "Relax, Hales, I'm only kidding," he said. "But aren't you curious? I mean, we haven't had sex in 10 years. Don't you want to find out how much I've changed?"

I laughed. "I hope you've changed!" I said and he frowned.

"I wasn't that bad, Haley, and you know it!"

I just gave him a smile. "I'll always remember everything about that night," I said quietly. "You made it special for me, Nate. I got what most girls don't get to have."

He looked at me confused. "What did I give you that most girls don't get to have?"

"I got to have my first time with someone I truly cared about. Most girls just have sex with some random guy just to get it over with. Even though we weren't together you made it special for me," I explained.

He grinned. "You did that for me, too, Hales. We taught each other a lot that night!"

I laughed. "We taught each other? Don't you remember what you told me that night? I was so scared and I didn't know what to do and you said to just lay there and look cute! I'm sure I didn't do much teaching."

He shook his head. "Trust me, Haley, you did your part," he replied and then stood. "Why don't we go back to see Luke and Brooke? I'm sure they want to apologize for overreacting."

I nodded. "Okay, but if they flip out about you helping me, I'm leaving again," I said and he agreed.

We walked up together, hand in hand. I was quite nervous about telling them. What if I get their hopes up for a relationship between Nathan and me? Don't they understand that we're just friends? That's all he wants to be!

"You okay, Hales?" I didn't realize that we had stopped right in front of their door. I took a deep breath and nodded. "Ready?" I nodded again and we walked inside.

Brooke stood and walked over to me. "Haley, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you feel stupid! I really thought you were joking, but now I know you weren't! If that's what you want to do, I'll support you, Haley, you know that!" She had me in a big bear hug.

I pulled back. "Thanks, Brookie. I really appreciate that," I replied.

Luke came over next and hugged me. "Hales, I don't know if I like this, but I'm not going to stand in the way of your happiness. Follow your heart, Hales. If it tells you to have a kid, then have a kid. Brooke, Nate and I are behind you 100," he said and pulled back.

I gave him a slight smile. "Actually, that's what Nate and I came up here to tell you guys," I said, reaching for Nathan's hand.

He instantly grabbed it, squeezing it. "What's up, guys?" Brooke asked, eyebrows raised.

I took a deep breath. "Nathan's agreed to help me," I said and was met with silence again. "We're going to have a baby together."

Brooke squealed. "Are you guys…?"

I shook my head. "Brooke, we're not together! Friends can have babies together! There's nothing wrong with that!" I exclaimed.

Lucas looked shocked still. "Luke? Say something, man," Nathan said.

"Congratulations, guys. I'm happy for you," Luke said, snapping out of his reverie. The pair hugged us and then we all sat down.

The door opened revealing Peyton and Jenny. "Here you are, Haley! I've been calling your phone for hours!" she sighed and set Jenny down.

"Auntie Hawey!" she squealed and ran to me.

I smiled and picked her up. "Hey baby girl! How're you, cutie?"

"Haley, I didn't mean to put that idea in your head! I was only kidding," Peyton said, sitting down.

"Hey Peyton, how are you? I'm great! Nice to see you, too," Brooke said.

Peyton rolled her eyes. "Brooke, do you know her idea yet?" she asked.

Brooke nodded. "Yes, but it only gets better, Peyt. Nathan and Haley are going to have a baby together."

Peyton's jaw dropped. "Are you serious?" she asked and we both nodded. "Never mind, I take it back. I'm so glad I got this idea into your head!"

I rolled my eyes and stood up. "Well, this is fun and all, but I'm gonna go back to our apartment," I said, heading for the door. I gave Jenny to Peyton as I passed her.

"Nate, why don't you go with her? You two can get started on the baby!" Brooke suggested and Peyton laughed.

I walked out the door before I could hear his reply. I guess I was with mixed emotions. I mean, Nathan and I were going to have a stronger bond now. We were having a child together. Nothing gets stronger than that. I'm excited and all, but I'm scared, too. What if Nate decides at some point that he doesn't want to do this anymore? What do I do then?

I walked into the apartment and then laid on the couch. I closed my eyes. Why did everything have to be complicated? I mean, what happens if this completely destroys our friendship? Sure, sex didn't ruin us the first time, but what if it's different now that we're older? What if one of us falls for the other and it just ends in heartache? Is that fair to bring a child into that?

"Hales? Are you okay?"

I didn't look up at him. "I'm fine, Nathan, don't worry about me."

He lifted my head and sat, bringing my head back down on his lap. He brushed his fingers through my hair. "I know you better than I know myself, Haley; just tell me what's going on."

I sighed and opened my eyes, seeking out his. "Are we doing the right thing, Nate? Am I just being selfish and about to ruin the best friendship of my life for a baby?"

He shook his head. "You aren't being selfish! I want to have a baby, too, Hales. Believe it or not."

I sat up and faced him. "I thought you'd never want kids!"

He shook his head. "I want to have kids. Lets face it, I'm going to make some nice looking babies," he said and I laughed. "But you know what?"

I grinned. "What?"

He reached over and tucked a hair behind my ear. "We're going to make a beautiful baby together," he whispered and I melted.

I leaned over and kissed him lightly. It wasn't meant to start anything; just to thank him. I don't know if he started it or me, but we began to make out. I hadn't had a kiss like that in so long. Let's face it, I'm only human and I have needs too.

I straddled his waist, needing to be closer. His hands immediately went under my shirt, helping me to take it off. His shirt quickly followed and our lips met again. I felt myself be lifted up. Nathan started walking towards his bedroom. I moved my lips to his neck and heard him moan.

He practically threw me on the bed. He went to lock the door, just incase, but quickly made his way back over to me. I couldn't help but think about the damper this could potentially have on our friendship. At the moment, I honestly couldn't care. I hadn't been with a man in so long I didn't care as long as I got to feel him. As long as I got this.

All the clothes were shed. I felt more nervous now. It had been 10 years; 10 long years since I had seen him naked. 10 years since I lost my virginity to him. "Hales, are you sure about this?" he whispered, his voice husky.

I smiled up at him. "How else are we supposed to have a baby?" I asked. He gave me a smile as well and he entered me.

Let's just say he was better than he was before. We did it 3 more times… just to make sure…

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