Chapter 10: It won't Happen Again!

"A new car?" Nathan grinned.

"Yeah, a 2006 suburban to be exact," Haley smiled.

"And it's ours?" Nathan asked in shock.

"Yeah," Haley smiled as they both got in and drove off. "And it's paid off."

Brooke and Lucas were walking towards the school when they saw Nathan and Haley pull up.

"Sweet car!" Brooke squealed.

"What did you guys do?" Lucas asked curiously.

"It's a present from Haley's parents, like it?" Nathan grinned.

"Yeah, I love it… You missed practice this morning," Lucas told Nathan.

"I know. I overslept. Was coach mad?" Nathan asked.

"He was until I told him you got married last night…" Lucas winked. "You were officially excused this morning."

"How was last night?" Brooke asked curiously as they walked into the school.

"Typical night. I studied for awhile, fell asleep, got sick this morning…" Haley smiled.

"No, I mean how was it?" Brooke asked again.

"Just because we're married doesn't mean we had sex… In fact, we have separate rooms," Haley smiled.

"What? That's ridiculous." Brooke grinned.

"Tell me about it," Nathan added as they all stopped in front of Luke and Haley's class. Haley started to walk in when Nathan gently grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

"Listen, if you need me… if you get sick or anything… I'll be in Mr. Andrew's class, alright? Just come and get me. Oh, and here's that paper you needed to show all your teachers about the name change…" Nathan handed her a couple papers from his back pack.

"Thanks Nathan," Haley smiled. He kissed her on the cheek before running down the hall to his class.

Haley found her seat next to Lucas before the bell rang.

"Haley, is it true?" Rachel asked.

"What?" Haley asked.

"You and Nathan, bun in the oven?" Rachel grinned.

"Yeah, it's true," Haley admitted before turning back around.

The class started and they were given a study period to study for the big test.

"Haley James?" The teacher called on Haley. Haley stood up.

"It's actually Haley James Scott now," Haley corrected as she walked towards his desk. She showed him the ring on her finger.

"So it is," he smiled as everyone in the room began whispering.

"Congratulations Lucas," the teacher grinned at Lucas.

"No," Lucas laughed, "Wrong Scott. Nathan's the lucky man."

Everyone started whispering again.

"Lets talk in the hall, Haley," the teacher led her out of the classroom.

"Is everything okay?" Haley asked worried.

"Better, actually. I just wanted you to know that you have the highest grade amongst all the students enrolled in all of my classes…"

"Wow, that's great," Haley smiled.

"Your parents called the school this morning and informed of us your situation," the teacher motioned towards Haley's stomach. "I just wanted you to know that if you ever feel sick, feel free to just get up and go, and if you ever need extra time or anything, let me know. I'm willing to be lenient on you and your husband. Having a baby as a teenager is hard… My wife and I went thru it when we were your age."

"Really? And you guys are doing alright now?" Haley asked.

"Yeah. We're very happy. It hasn't always been easy, but you'll get thru it and when you hold that little baby in your arms for the first time… you'll just see. It's amazing."

Haley smiled as she placed her hand over her stomach.

"Thank you, Dr. Shultz. I really mean it."

"Anytime, Haley James Scott."

They walked back in the classroom. Everyone was staring at Haley. She was beaming.

"You okay?" Lucas asked.

"I just need to find my husband," Haley grinned.

When the bell rang, Haley dashed out of the classroom towards Nathan's locker. She waited for him.

"Are you okay?" Nathan asked as he opened the locker. She leaned up and kissed him hard on the lips. It took both of their breaths away.

"Wow," Nathan smiled. "What was that for?"

"Just a thank you," Haley grinned before walking towards her next class.

"What's all this talk about you being married?" Tim asked as he ran up to Nathan.

"It's true," Nathan grinned before walking off.

Haley was in the library doing some research when someone tapped her on the shoulder. She jumped.

"Jake! You scared me!" Haley laughed.

"Sorry. Just wanted to say congratulations. Everyone's talking about it," Jake smiled.

"Is it that interesting?" Haley asked as she scrunched her nose.

"Hmm, let's see. Nathan Scott being married is interesting enough by itself. Add the fact that you both are juniors in high school and having a baby… I'd say we have our own soap opera going on in Tree Hill."

"You think we're crazy, don't you?" Haley asked.

"I'm not going to lie, it weirded me out a little this morning when Lucas told Coach in front of the whole team… Do you think you're crazy?" Jake laughed.

"I did at first. I still do a little bit, to be honest. But Dr. Schultz talked to me this morning and for the first time, I feel like we'll be happy. No matter what. Even if I can't go to Stanford, even if I have to get some waitress job in a small coffee shop… I'm having a baby! And I'm lucky because most guys our age wouldn't step up like Nathan has. I should be grateful," Haley smiled.

"Do you love him?" Jake asked.

"Not yet," Haley grinned.

"Well, okay then," Jake smiled at her. "Come on, I'll walk you to practice."

Haley and Jake walked towards the gym. The cheerleaders were getting warmed up when Haley walked in.

"Hey Haley, what are you doing here?" Brooke asked.

"Practice…" Haley answered.

"You still want to cheer?" Brooke asked.

"Well, I was thinking I could be like the cheerleading manager or something…" Haley asked.

"Yeah! Of course." Brooke hugged her friend. "So, did you really kiss Nathan today?"

Haley grinned.

"Everyone, my little tutor wife best friend is going to be our manager now since her condition doesn't allow her to physically be one of us…" Brooke announced.

"Congratulations, Haley!" Peyton hugged her.

"Thanks."

Nathan was holding a basketball, just watching Haley. She was so beautiful and she was his. He couldn't help but grin.

"Scott! We all know you've got a lot going on right now, but do you think you might be able to join us for 2 hours, then you can go home and play house!" Whitey yelled. Everyone looked at Nathan. Haley winked at him from across the building.

"Yeah Coach. Sorry about that, it won't happen again," Nathan smiled before sinking a 3 pointer.

Author's Note: More Tomorrow!!!