Who We Are
Chapter 10
Taylor looked around and took in the night sky. She had found this bridge and space to sit that gave an amazing view of the town. She had hoped her and Lucas's plan had worked and Nathan and Haley had at the very least talk and maybe were on their way to building a new relationship. She knew that it was all her sister had ever wanted. And given how everything had fallen apart. Being given the chance to reconnect was a gift. A lot of time may have passed but seeing the look on the Haley's face when she spoke about him. Told Taylor what she needed to know. Reassuring her that she had done the right thing.
Taking in the few for a few minutes longer. She then got up and started walking back to her car. Once she was inside she turned on the car and went for the radio. Turning up the volume. As she began to pull out the parking lot her phone began to ring.
Causing her to pull over and answer it. Putting the phone to ear she spoke.
"Yes mom. What family chaos did I cause at this late hour.?" Taylor asked. A smile coming to her face.
"This has nothing to do with you Taylor. I'm only calling you because Haley won't answer my calls and I need to know where she is." Lydia said. Into the phone.
"She's probably still recovering from your last conversation with her. I don't blame her for wanting space. Why are you looking for her anyway.?" Taylor asked. Unsure of where this conversation was going.
"I need to speak with her about this Nathan situation. I mean it's just beyond any reasoning to me that she would insert herself back into that unsteady, chaotic, situation. Love is a strong word. She clearly doesn't realize the mistake she's making. Between that mother and father, she should be running away from him not towards." Lydia said. Shaking her head.
"Mom I already told you. Haley is an adult with her own idea of what and who makes her happy and that is Nathan Scott. If you and dad were honest with yourselves you would see that I'm right. Just give her time and I'm sure she will reach out to you. When she's ready." Taylor said. Into the phone.
"You don't get it Taylor Haley is the one daughter we know that is headed for the right future without all the mistakes and chaos following her around like you and Quinn do." Lydia said.
"Thanks for your words of encouragement mother. But I don't know where Haley is. If your so concerned find her yourself." Taylor said. Ending the phone call. Putting the phone away. Then restarting the car. As she began to drive onto the street.
What no one knew was that Lydia and her husband were already in Tree Hill and wouldn't leave until Haley heard everything they had to say. Nathan Scott had already almost ruined their daughter's life once with his fairytales of a life that was nothing like the one she truly deserved. And they wouldn't allow that to happen again.
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"I have somewhere we could go. That would be our own world. Away from everything." Nathan said. Looking back at her.
"Anywhere with you is where I want to be." Haley said. Smiling up at him.
Nathan took her hand in his. The two walked together back into Haley's car. Taking off minutes later into the night.
Haley rolled down the windows. And turned on the radio. Resting her head on his shoulder while Nathan drove. Feeling happy, joyful, and excited about the upcoming future. She had no idea where they were going and honestly as long as Nathan was by her side she was ready for anything.
Nathan eventually parked the car and got out. Haley got out and took his hand. Looking up at him. With bright smile on her face. The two began to walk away from the car and up the stairs.
Nathan opened the door while Haley walked through never taking her eyes off him. He closed and locked the door behind her. She looked around then back at him. "This was where we spent the night together for the first time." Haley said. Leaning over kissing him.
"And the place where I asked you to marry me. Both moments are memories that were constant reminders of what I had to keep fighting for. You, and your love, kept me alive. During the darkest times of my life." Nathan said. Looking into her eyes.
"It was the same for me. I have and will never give up on you or us. Me and you. That's forever." Haley said. Looking back at him.
Nathan took her in his arms. Leaning over kissing her.
She kissed him back pulling him closer to her. Her eyes locked on his. As her hands went for his shirt. Slowly taking it off lifting it over his head. Dropping it to the floor. Her hands touching the outline of his body. Her heart fluttering. As she took in the sight of him. Running her hands gently over the scars she now saw. Leaning over placing kisses every place her hands had grazed. Looking back up at him.
"I love you so much." she said. Looking into his eyes. Noticing the vulnerability in them.
"I love you too." He said. Looking back at her. Leaning over reconnecting their lips. Picking her up. As she wrapped her legs around him.
He laid her down on the bed in front of them. Looking up at her.
There were no words to describe how beautiful she was and how at home he felt simply being in her presence alone. Having memorized the outlines and curves of her body he had somehow fallen in love with her all over again. With the person she was now. He saw it a future where they could be happy together.
Her smiling face and dark eyes reflecting the want, desire, and love. He felt. Opening up this part of himself that he completely shut off. Leaning down reconnecting their lips. She gave him full access to her. He kissed every part of her that he could reach. The connection and love between them coming through in every kiss and touch. He takes her out of the top she's wearing tossing it the floor. Placing kisses all over her neck. He then gently grazes the top of her skirt. Slowly taking it off. Letting it fall to the floor.
She looks up at him. Her hands going for his pants. Undoing the belt. She tosses it the floor. Taking off his pants. He gets out of them. They are thrown into the mix with various other clothing items sprawled through the room.
She pulls him closer to her. As he removes the last few pieces of clothing separating them. She digs her fingers into him. He reconnects their lips. Time stops. Long time love and affection is at last expressed. Her eyes shut with the gentle kiss placed on her tattoo. While they explored each other taking their time. Not stopping until exhaustion eventually took over.
Finding refuge and safety in the arms of each other.
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Author's Note: These two. Their love and connection is everything. In the morning. Reality is brought back into focus. I look forward to reading your feedback. Review!