I'm really sorry that this took me so long, I've been MIA for a while. School is really busy and so on. And yesterday was my BIRTHDAY :D Yeij me! Anyway, this is the last chapter to this little story. I hope you have enjoyed it. It was never meant to be a big project, just a small filler story while I worked on other things. I can't say I've succeeded in that though.. I only have about 6 chapters of my next story typed up. But I'm going to finish this now, don't want to keep you hanging.. I also wanted to give the credits for the title, and this chapter. I got it from the song: Something More – Aly and Aj. I love that song, and it was that one that gave me the whole idea to this story. You should listen to it if you haven't! So that's done now:P

Enjoy, and let me know what you think.


Haley sat quietly by the sea, watching the waves curl peacefully. She loved watching the ocean. It always calmed her down, and at this point she needed that. She didn't even know why she had gone of on Brooke. When Haley thought about it, Brooke had a point. Even though Nathan acted like a jackass, he couldn't be able to switch of everything between them so quickly. He probably missed her just as much as she missed him, but Haley couldn't allow herself to think that way. Suddenly she was brought out of her thoughts by a deep, familiar voice.

«There you are. I've been looking for you»

«I've been right here all along» Haley brushed of as she continued to look out over the ocean. She didn't even turn her head to look at him.

«The sea always calmed you down» Nathan reasoned as he watched her.

«Yeah» Haley confirmed silently as she felt the sand move next to her as Nathan sat down.

«I wanted to talk to you» Nathan started nervously as he watched her face to see if she responded.

«About what?» Haley shrugged dumbfoundingly.

«About what happened between us» Nathan continued as she looked down. «I wanted to apologize, again»

«Okay» Haley shrugged, avoiding the subject.

«Haley, would you just talk to me, please? I've been your best friend for years, I think you owe me that..»

«.. I don't owe you anything. In fact I'm not even your friend anymore so just leave me alone!» Haley interrupted him with an angry voice.

«Wow! I'm always gonna be your friend, Haley. I made a stupid, drunken mistake and I know I pushed it too far, but..»

«Too far? Nathan you practically tried to sleep with me..»

«.. No, Haley! I would never do that! Yes, I got carried away, but I would never force you to sleep with me no matter how drunk I am at that moment. Do you honestly think that bad about me?» Nathan asked with hurt visible in his tone.

«I don't really think anything right now»

«God damn it, Haley! Why are you being so cold? I care about you, Hales. And I miss my best friend. Every day I beat myself up for what I did to you! And for what I did to us! I just want you back, Hales... I just want us back» Nathan finished in a whisper.

«We're gone, Nathan. You lost us when you slept with Rachel» Haley emotionally let out as a tear slowly found its way down her cheek. She stood up and started to walk away from him, but Nathan followed her.

«Haley, no! I will not let you give up on us so easily. We are not gone, because I can still feel us» He said as he reached her and spun her around by the arm.

«I didn't give up on us, Nathan! You did!»

«No, I didn't! I never gave up on us. I made it harder for us, yes, but I'm not the one who called it quits and ran away!» Nathan defended himself.

«What was I supposed to do? Say that everything was okay and forget about it? I'm tired of that, Nathan. I've done it too many times to count. Every night when you came into my bedroom, I wanted to push you away and yell at you because I knew you had just been out and screwed some random skank! But I didn't do it because I just wanted to feel close to you, even if it didn't mean anything to you» Haley finished. By now the tears were streaming uncontrollably down her face, but she didn't care.

«Haley, how can you say that? Of course it meant something to me! You mean something to me. In fact, you mean so much more than you know. That night when you told me you loved me, you really took my by surprise and I felt like the biggest idiot on the planet for not seeing it earlier. But then you sort of forced me to search deep inside myself for what was missing in my life. And it's you, Haley. When you left for New York, I told you I had feelings for you, and I do. I want to be with you, Haley. I want us»

«I.. I really don't want to go into this right now, Nathan» Haley sighed as she dried her tears. She had to admit that he was good with speeches. The thing she wanted the most was to jump in his arms, but something held her back.

«Why? Those feelings you had for me disappeared over the last ten days?»

«No, of course not» Haley defended as she looked deeply into his sad eyes.

«Then what's wrong, Haley? Why won't you let me in? Do you not trust me, after everything we've been through?»

«I don't know, Nathan! The last time I put my heart out there for you, you walked away and fucked Rachel, so excuse me if I'm not so secure around you!» Nathan looked slightly shocked at her words, but he knew she had a point.

«What can I do make you trust me then?» He asked emotionally as he studied her face closely.

«I don't know» Haley shrugged as she walked away and left him there, feeling like she should just turn around and run back to him. Haley knew she was hurting him, but she was still angry with him. She needed time, and he just had to give it to her if he wanted to be with her.


«Hey there, Girly. I heard about your little outburst with the Brookiemonster earlier» Peyton joked as she reached out for Haley's cup and swallowed the rest of the alcohol.

«When is it going to stop hurting, Peyton?» Haley's emotional voice asked.

«Which part? The part that is hurt and angry, or the one who is missing Nathan and wants to forgive him so bad it literally aches?»

«Both. I just really feel like I don't know who I am anymore. I'm this angry bitch, as Brooke so nicely put it, and I don't know why. Maybe I just need to get my emotions out..» Haley trailed of.

«And you take them out on Brooke? Good choice!» Peyton laughed as Haley cracked a smile. «Ahh, there it is!»

«What?»

«Your smile. I've missed it» Peyton winked as Haley sighed deeply.

«I really want to forgive him, Peyton. But something just holds me back» Haley explained as Peyton studied her face closely.

«Maybe you just need to figure out what it is you're so mad about first? Are you mad because he was a coward, or because he chose Rachel over you? Or maybe because he finally went to second base with you..»

«..Not funny!» Haley interrupted in a stern voice.

«Seriously Hales. What is it you need to forgive him for? And what can he do to earn that forgiveness?» Peyton turned serious as she asked, hoping Haley would let her walls down.

«I really don't know. I guess I just feel like I've finally open up in every way possible and I didn't get anything back. I need him to fully give himself to me, so I know that I can trust him. You know?» Haley frowned as she looked hopefully into Peyton's eyes.

«Yeah, I get it. Maybe you should come with me and see how miserable he is without you? Maybe that will give you some answers?» Peyton suggested as Haley gave in after thinking through it.

«Listen up everybody! Let's play truth or dare or maybe just dare because no one ever tells the truth anymore» Brooke's drunken voice called out as the gang gathered around her.

«Brooke, what are you doing?» Lucas warned her, but Brooke brushed it of.

«Relax Luke, I'm drunk and I need to have some fun!» Brooke giggled as she walked straight towards Bevin. «Bevin! My dumb friend! I dare you to flash your boobs at Mouth, he looks like he could need a break from the creepy internet porn he watches all day long»

«Fine!» Bevin gritted as she stood in front of Mouth and rolled up her sweater. Everybody laughed as they watched Mouth's eyes triple in size.

«What's going on here?» Peyton laughed as she joined the circle with Haley behind her.

«P. Scott! And you brought our little bitchy virgin with you!»

«Brooke!» Lucas warned her again while exchanging worried looks with his sister.

«Are you drunk?» Peyton asked as Brooke giggled, clearly out of it.

«I have a dare for you, Tutorheartbreaker» Brooke grinned as she pointed an unsteady finger at Haley.

«Brooke, please..» Haley's weak voice trailed of as Brooke smirked evilly at her.

«Haley James Scott, or at least that's what you wrote on all your notebooks when we were younger. I always found your crush on Nathan funny, since he NEVER noticed you. And now just because he doesn't want you, you get all bitchy with me! We can't have any of that, now can we Nathan?» Brooke frowned as she looked at Nathan who had his arms crossed over his chest.

«Brooke, I think you should shut up now» Nathan bit out at her.

«Don't take that tone with me, Mister! I've been rooting for you ALL along. Except for when you slept with Rachel and grabbed Haley's private parts, then I was just mad at you. But you know what? Now that we know Haley is in love with you, don't you think you should say how you feel? But you better do it quick before Rachel sleeps with Haley too, you never know!»

«Okay Brooke, that's enough» Jake stepped in as he dragged Brooke's arm backwards.

«No! I want to hear this! Come on, I dare you Scott. Tell Haley how you really feel about her! We all want to know, especially me because you are so good at hiding stuff it's not even funny»

«Nate, you don't have to do anything» Lucas spoke calmly as he shook his head towards Brooke.

«No, it's fine» Nathan replied as he walked over and stood in front of Haley who looked at him with terrified eyes.

«I'm in love with you, Haley. And I want to be with you» Everybody went silent at his words, and he continued. «Enjoy your party» He said before walking past her and heading for his car, determined to get away from the beach.

«YES! I KNEW IT!» Brooke screamed as she fell to the ground.

«Haley..» Peyton tried to get her attention as Haley just starred into space. What was she supposed to do now? Go after him?

«Haley, go after him you idiot! He's sorry and he loves you. He just admitted it in front of everybody, and Nathan Scott NEVER does that!» Mouth cut in as Haley finally came back to reality.

«Mouth, can you drive me somewhere?» She asked as he nodded and they headed for his car.


«J-E-R-K. What does that spell? Nathan» Nathan sighed as he shot the basketball through the hoop. He had driven to the river court where he knew he would get some privacy. He hated that Haley had all the cards now, and there was nothing he could do about it.

«Great job, idiot» He muttered again as he shot another basket.

«I don't think you're an idiot» A familiar female voice called from behind, and Nathan spun around in surprise to hear her voice.

«How did you know where to find me?» He frowned.

«I've been your best friend for as long as I can remember. I think I know where to go look for you when you want to be alone» Haley giggled slightly as she shifted under his gaze.

«I just wanted you to know that through the years, you've always meant more to me than any of the others. You've always been my number one. And I'll always love you, no matter how mean I am or how much we fight» Haley continued as she wiped a tear from her left eye.

«You've always been my number one as well, Hales. I'm sorry I had to lose you before I realized how important you really are to me» Nathan sighed as he took a step closer.

«You know, when I was in New York, there was one night we went out. And I promised myself that I would find a guy and just hook up with him so I could forget about you and what you make me feel. I found one, but for starters I couldn't stop picturing your face when he kissed me. And then he was just so not you that I couldn't do it..» Haley trailed of.

«I love you, Haley. I do. I can't apologize enough for everything I've done to you. I just hope you can forgive me for it»

«I think I can, if you'll let me»

Nathan closed his eyes and took a deep breath before grabbing her body and pulling it against his. He buried his head in her hair as he took in her smell, while she listened to his heart.

«You're heart is beating fast» Haley giggled as Nathan smiled the first genuine smile in weeks.

«It's because you're back in my arms. My heart felt that you were gone, and it ached for you» Nathan explained as Haley hugged him again.

«I love you» Nathan whispered into her hair as Haley pulled slightly back and looked him deeply in the eyes. Their faces were only inches apart, and Nathan could feel his breathing stop.

«Can I please kiss you now?» Haley smiled and nodded at his words, and suddenly Nathan's lips covered hers in a tender, but loving kiss without any force. They stood there, wrapped in each other's arms and kissed for minutes. Neither cared that it was getting late, they only cared about each other and what they made each other feel in that moment.


Yeah, they finally got together :) I'll post my usual thank you note as well as info on my next story soon! Thank you so much to everyone who has been with me during this, I love you all!

Please review, even though this is the last chapter! There WILL be a sequel to this story, I have the idea clear, but I need a big kick in the but so I can start writing again. It's been a dry period for the past three months.. I'll stop now.. :P