Hi people, I know I'm a really horrible person… and I really wish I had a good excuse as to why it took me forever to update, but I don't. I do have an apology and a new chapter though, so hopefully you'll forgive me!!!
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Chapter 10
"Hello" Haley said excitedly as she flipped her cell phone open
"Hey"
"Oh Nathan, hey" She said her voice calmer
"Umm, what are you doing?" He asked obvious at the change of mood in her voice
"Nothing really, you?"
"Well I was wondering if you still wanted to hang out." He said trying not too sound too hopeful
"Uh… yeah sure" She said with a little hesitance
He sensed her hesitate but decided to not say anything about it "What about a movie tonight?" He asked with a smile
She smiled on the other end "It's a date" She replied before she could think of her words and mentally curse herself for her choice of words
"No, I mean… not a date date you know… not that I don't want a date it's just, well I meant a friendly date like-" She rambled all her words coming out at the same time
"Haley"
"-just as friends…"
"Haley stop! I get it" He assured her chuckling at the thought of how red her skin must be
"Right. Sorry" She mumbled
"Ok, I'll pick you up at seven alright?" He said after a moment of silence
"Ok, see you later" She said before closing her phone with a clap
She threw herself backwards on her bed as her hands came up to hide her face
"I'm such an idiot" She muttered
"Well, I knew I was brighter than you, but I wouldn't go as far as calling you an idiot" Taylor's milky voice rang through Haley's room
"Ha. Ha" Haley mock-laughed
The older sister smirked as she plopped on the bed
"Who's the crazy guy who wants to take you out on a date?"
Haley got up and walked inside her walk-in closet rummaging through all the clothes
"It's not a date, and it's Nathan" She answered while looking at a pair of seven jeans
Taylor got up and followed Haley looking through the clothes as well
"Whatever you say" She sing-sang
"Wow that looks cute! Good job Hay, your clothing skills improved" Taylor said putting the shirt in front of her as she looked at her reflexion in the mirror
"It's Brooke's" Haley deadpanned
"Ok, I'll go elsewhere while you get ready for your not date, good night" She said and sprinted out of the room with Brooke's shirt in hand
Haley looked at her and shook her head
Nathan walked out of his black range rover and over to Haley's front door
"Well look who it is" Taylor said with a mischievous smile
"Taylor" Nathan retorted and looked passed her for a sign of Haley
"May I help you Nathan?" She asked and bit back the smile when she saw Nathan's confused face
"Umm, is Haley ready, we're suppose to go out"
Taylor turned her face inside the house and called out "Haley, your boyfriend is here!"
Nathan's eyes went huge at the identification as were Haley's who was still in her bedroom. She hurried down the stairs and glared at Taylor before smiling brightly in Nathan's direction
"Let's go" She said and ushered them outside
When they were safely seated in the car Nathan spoke "So, for how long is she staying?" Considering he was Haley's best friend since they were kids, he knew most of her family very well Taylor being no exception
"Who knows, she has a boyfriend, who seems pretty decent, believe it or not-"
"Not" Nathan said rolling his eyes at the idea
"Yeah… so we'll probably see her around more often" Taylor's boyfriend seemed to be a family guy; he was the one to convince Taylor to come spend a few days with her family.
"Hang in there" He answered knowing that their relationship was very… volatile and Haley had a hard time to deal with her sister
"I'm trying" She said with a smile indicating that she wanted to change subject
The rest of the ride to the movie theater was made in comfortable silence. As Nathan arrived in the parking lot, it started to rain so they parked the car and waited for the storm to calm down
"Ok, I wanted to do this later but whatever" He said and dug his hand in his jean pocket and pulled out a sapphire velvet box
"Here" He said and handed the small box to Haley who was confused
"Open it" He insisted with a smile, she had always been shy when someone gave her a present
She slowly opened the box and gasped at the sight before her
"Nathan…god" She whispered with shock
It was a white gold bracelet with a little heart charm hanging from it. It was simple and delicate, at the same time stunning and elegant
"Do you like it?" He asked almost shyly
She looked at him and smiled "It's beautiful" She said not tearing her eyes from his
"Let me put it on you" He said with a soft voice
She handed him the jewelry and extended her arm. He put the small bracelet around her tiny wrist and tied it before caressing her skin with his calloused fingers
"Oh look, it stopped raining" she said and pulled back her hand from his dangerous touch
He looked outside and nodded. They both climbed out of the car, the fresh air of the after-rain weather hitting their hot skin.
They made their way inside the cinema, as they were waiting in line, Haley shivered involuntary
"Are you cold?" Nathan asked noticing her shiver
"Yeah, I have my sweater in the car I'll go get it"
"No, stay here I'll go" He said with a smile
She nodded and watched as he walked outside to his car. She turned back to look at the screen indicating the movies and the times, while waiting in line. That's what she hated about the movies; you always had to wait forever to get your tickets. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around
"So I was thinking, since you like-" Her words died on her lips as the sight in front of her
"Jason?" Haley said bewildered
"Haley James" The boy said with a smirk
"What the hell are you doing here?" She asked still not believing that he was actually here in Tree Hill
"There are some pieces I had to deliver to Brooke from the fashion show" He explained vaguely
Haley saw Nathan coming back with her sweater
"Hey Nathan, this is Jason" She said with a bright smile
Nathan looked surprised but he smiled "Uh hi, I'm Nathan" he said standing out his hand
Jason smiled "Jason, nice to meet you" He said
"I met Jason in New York, he worked for Brooke's fashion show" Haley explained when she saw the question marks in Nathan's eyes
"Oh, right" Nathan replied
"Well, are you staying for long?" Haley asked after an uncomfortable silence
"No, I'm leaving in two days, so hopefully you'll have time to hang out with me" He said smiling
"Definitely" She said returning his smile
"Anyway, we better get going…" Haley said as she saw Nathan growing uncomfortable
He nodded and enveloped her in a tight hug "It's good to see you Haley, I've missed you" He said quietly
She smiled "Ok, well tell Brooke to give you my number and call me"
"Sure thing" He said with a wink before leaving the pair as he left the theater.
"Isn't he going to watch a movie?" Nathan asked confused
"Oh he just came out, the movie probably just finished" She explained and he only nodded
When they finally got to the cash, Nathan insisted on paying for her ticket and they were now comfortably sitting in the theater with a huge popcorn for them to share
The movie was good so they didn't talk, as the credits rolled the lights came on and everyone was coming down the stairs
"Nathan what's wrong?" Haley asked after asking him if he liked the movie and barely getting a response
"Nothing, are you ready?" He asked not even looking at her
She sat back down in her chair "Come on Nathan don't do this" She said
"Do what Haley?" He asked his temper growing
"Tell me what's wrong" She demanded sternly
"I told you nothing's wrong" He said with a sigh
Just then a light flashed in her mind "Is this about Jason?"
"What?"
"Are you mad because of Jason?" She clarified
"Should I be?" He asked is eyes defiant
Hey brown eyes fired up at that comment "What is that supposed to mean?"
"Whatever, let's just go" He said as he started to go
"No, we are not finished with this conversation" Haley said her voice ringing in the now empty theater room
She followed him walking quickly behind him, until they were in the car
"So that's the problem, you're jealous" She said her eyes an angry shade of brown
"Jealous?! Me jealous… I don't think so" He said with a roll of his eyes
"They why did you act like that after he came to talk with me?" She asked defiantly
"You know what Haley, why you don't just go to Jason, your boyfriend or whoever he is; I think he was missing you…" He said the last part with sarcasm
"At least he's not an ass" She spat out
"So that's what you did in New York… sleep around" He said with a laugh
"How dare you say something like this to me" She spit out furiously
"You know, I felt like a complete jerk when I broke up with you, I thought I had broken your heart… And you went and got yourself a boyfriend or a hook-up or whatever you have with this guy"
"Fuck you Nathan; you have nothing to say to me about that, because you probably fucked more girls than half the people I met in New York" She was now screaming at him, her eyes glistening with tears
He didn't talk
"I'm sorry, we weren't together anymore" He said instantly feeling bad when he saw tears pouring down her cheeks
"Why do you keep doing this" She asked through tears
"Haley, look… I freaked out ok, when I saw that guy, the way he looked at you, all these things came into my mind and… I'm not good with love and relationship, you know that, but I don't… Haley I didn't say it to hurt you even though I know it did" He said the last part shamelessly
At this point she was just too tired to argue with him so she just nodded. Why did she have to love the most complicated guy out there?
"You know I love you Haley, and even though I don't show it very much I really do… and well it just scared me the first time I realized that I didn't just love you, but I was in love with you, so I ran away from it…"
She continued to cry at his words
"And it was the worst mistake of my life, because ever since you left, I've regret my decision and you being far like that, it make me realize that I can't live without you, you're a part of me Haley, you're a part of my soul, my mind… everything" He said nervously. She knew he wasn't good with admitting his feelings so she listened and continued to cry
"I know you think I'm a complete ass, but I had to say this" He said his voice barely above a whisper
"I love you" She said as fresh tears streamed down her already soaked cheeks
He looked at her waiting for something to tell him that he was just hearing things… but the way she looked at him, indescribable, with pure, raw love.
"Kiss me?" She whispered her eyes vulnerable
He nodded and moved his lips, laying them on top of her wet plump ones, moaning as his tongue liked off the salty taste of her tears.
Pulling back from the kiss, his hands cupped her face delicately, rubbing his thumb over her damp cheeks, his blue eyes fixated on her brown ones
"I love you" He whispered softly against her lips, his thumbs still massaging her face, his eyes pleading with hers to believe the words he was saying.
She nodded closing her eyes… the feelings too much to bear
"Open your eyes… Haley please" He pleaded with her
She opened them "Haley I need you to believe me…" He said softly his hands now traveling from her face to the waves of her soft hair
"I believe you… I love you" She said as tears shed onto her cheeks once again, this time Nathan wiping them away
Nathan smiled and touched his lips gently to hers, in a searing, longing kiss. Tracing her lips with his tongue, pressing on them demanding the entrance to her wondrous mouth. She complied with his request and parted her lips enough for him to slip his tongue inside and explore each parts of her orifice. She moaned softly when she felt his hand press against the mound of her breast, kneading it, brushing his thumb against her cloth covered nipple. Before getting carried away by the feelings, he pulled back, he wanted to make things right, now that he had a second chance, he didn't want to rush things.
As he looked into her eyes, he saw her brows knit and her eyes questioning.
"We're together now… right?" he asked with a small smile
She only nodded
"Ok, we shouldn't rush things too much, you know take it one step at a time" He said as he took her hand, squeezing it reassuringly
Her previous tense and sad features softened and a small smile grace her lips "Yes, you're right" She nodded "Thank you"
He smiled back and kissed the top of the hand he was still holding within his much larger one
"Are you ready to go back home?" He asked while starting the engine
"Oh yes, I can't wait to see Taylor!" She said mock-excitedly
He chuckled "You can sleep over if you want" He offered knowing too well she would say no
"As much as I want to, I think I should go home" She said as a yawn escaped her lips
"Ok then Miss James, let's get you home" He said with a playful voice
As Nathan stopped the car in front of Haley's house, he turned his face to look at her
"Did you have fun?" He asked looking at her, taking in her appearance, her soft curls framing her face perfectly as the street light shone on her
"Yes, thank you" She said as a blush slowly appeared on her cheeks at the intense look he was giving her
He smiled noticing the color on her facer "Good" he leaned in closer to her and she moved forward to touch his lips for a small gentle kiss.
"Good night" He whispered against her lips
"Good night" She replied with the same whisper
He pecked her lips once more before she climbed out the car and bounced in the house
He watched her until she was securely inside the house and started the engine, with a happy smile gracing his handsome face
Haley made her way quietly up to her room careful not to wake up her parents and sister
As she was opening the door to her room a voice startled her
"So, how was you're hot date? Oops I meant not date" She said with a smirk
Haley rolled her eyes, but she couldn't contain the girly giggle that escaped her mouth as she covered her face with her hands trying to hide her huge grin
"Wow it must have been good! How many times did you do it?" Taylor asked as she followed Haley inside her room closing the door behind her
"We didn't do it" Haley said as she took her pajamas out
"But you kissed?" Taylor said hoping that they at least did that
Haley nodded with a huge smile "A lot"
Taylor smiled happily and sat down on Haley's bed while she changed into her pajamas "So… how did this not date, became a hot date?"
"Well, first we had a fight…" She said as she tied her hair up in a bun
"About what?" Taylor asked eagerly
"About that guy that I saw there… Nathan wasn't happy to see him" Haley said and grimaced at the memory of the fight
"So he's jealous" Taylor said as she played with Mr. Waffles
"No, I mean he was never jealous, I've seen the way he acted with his girlfriends and he was definitely not jealous" Haley said as she sat down next to her sister
"That's because he didn't love them" Taylor said with a genuine smile
"Yeah…" Haley said as she drifted away in her many thoughts
"I'm happy for ya Hales… mom and dad are too" Taylor said as she patted Haley's shoulder
Haley looked at her questioningly "How do they know?"
Taylor rolled her eyes "You're so clueless… everybody knew you'd end up together one day. Everybody except you" She said as she got up and threw Mr. Waffles on the bed
"Hey! Be gentle with him" Haley said with a fake pout as she patted the fluffy teddy bear
"Well he better start getting used to being neglected now that you have a boyfriend" she sing-songed teasingly
"Whatever! Good night" Haley said with a smile and a shake of her head
"Night" Taylor said as she disappeared outside Haley's room
Haley turned off the light and sighed contently as her head made contact with her snug pillow, dozing off into dreamland, dreaming of what was next to come.
Here ya go… I hope it made up for the long wait!!! Anyway I'm planning on having 15 chapters to this story, so if everything goes as plan there are 5 more chapters left… In the meantime, I'd really like some ideas for new stories… just to inspire me!!! Until next time… (Hopefully very soon) Hope you all enjoy your last days of summer, I know I will!!!