Chapter Eleven
Sidney walked out of their bedroom an hour later, in search of Haley. He turned down the hallway and glanced into the living room before noticing she wasn't there. He raised an eyebrow and turned around, heading into the kitchen.
"Haley?" Sidney called out, hoping for a response.
"I'm having a bath!" He heard back.
Sidney sighed softly before going to the bathroom door and knocking, "Mind if I come in?"
"If you're going to yell and complain- yes," Haley called back, "If you're going to talk and be an adult then no."
Sidney let out a low breath, just in case any more frustration was left before twisting the knob and stepping into the dark room; candles were lined around the tub and Sidney instantly knew Haley was in here to relax.
The room smelt like lilac and strawberries; a weird mixture but Sidney loved it because it smelled like Haley.
"I'm glad you went with the last one," Haley whispered, turning her head slightly as it rested on the back of the big tub so she could see her fiancé a lot better.
"I am too," Sidney revealed and took a seat on the floor beside the bath, resting his elbows on the wall of it, "I'm sorry I told you not to hang out with Nathan."
Haley shrugged the bubbles and water moving around her, "I'm not going to lie and say that it didn't bother me, but it would've been better if you at least asked."
"I still shouldn't have done it," Sidney shook his head, reaching forward and cupping her cheek with his hand, "It wasn't fair to you."
"I'm sorry I brought it up to begin with," Haley apologized back, "I shouldn't have brought it up the way I did, I mean."
"I'm sorry I twisted your words around," Sidney revealed, "I didn't mean to baby, it just hurt me."
"And I'm sorry that I hurt you," Haley frowned, "I don't like fighting with you."
"I hate fighting with you," Sidney shook his head, "And I'm sorry… that you're pregnant."
Haley laughed and shook her head, "Way to ruin a moment, Sid."
Sidney chuckled and shrugged, "It's what I do."
"You're ruining my relaxing bubble bath," Haley informed, raising an eyebrow to him.
Sidney smirked and leaned forward, bringing their faces closer so he could give her an innocent kiss, "You love when I do though."
"True," Haley smirked too, raising her hand to his neck and kissing him again.
Sidney pulled back after a moment and sat down again, leaning his chin on his forearm that rested on the wall of the tub, "So you want to get married sooner?"
"If you do," Haley nodded, moving her legs and making the water move again.
"You know I do," He replied, smiling at her, "When though?"
"I'm not done touring until September," Haley frowned, "But I have a weekend off when at the end of May, beginning of June."
Sidney nodded, "We'll go over the schedule."
"I was thinking…" Haley smirked.
"Never a good sign."
Haley scoffed and splashed some water at him, "Like I was saying; I was thinking and we should have a theme to our wedding."
"A theme?" Sidney scrunched his face up, "Really?"
"Yeah! You don't like the idea?" Haley frowned again.
"No, it's just… A themed wedding?" Sidney laughed.
Haley shrugged, "It doesn't have to be like prominent; just the colors will match and all that."
"What kind of theme do you want?" Sidney asked, absentmindedly scratching the side of his head.
Haley shrugged again and looked down at the bubbles, "I don't know. It was just a thought- if we have a theme though; I want us both to compromise on it."
Sidney nodded slowly, "What kind of theme do you want us to compromise on?"
Haley laughed and turned her gaze back to her fiancé, "I'm not going to answer that. You tell me one and I'll tell you one and we'll mix it together to form a compromise."
"So tell me."
"You first," Haley smiled.
Sidney shrugged, "It'd be cool to tie in my team somewhere."
Haley nodded, "Of course. So we can do our colors black and gold."
"Does your plan have black and gold in it?" Sidney raised an eyebrow.
"I didn't really have a plan," Haley admitted, "I just wanted you to have some input in before I go all bridezilla."
Sidney laughed, "Smart idea baby."
"Thank you," Haley grinned and looked towards the bubbles again, "So we're getting married in a little over two months?"
"Yeah," Sidney breathed out, "You ready for that?"
"I'm ready for anything if it involves you," Haley smiled softly at her fiancé.
Sidney smiled at his fiancé and leaned forward, cupping her cheek with his hand and bringing their faces together again before kissing her passionately.
"Sidney!" Haley squealed against his lips as she felt his hand slide down her neck and chest.
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"Welcome to North Carolina!" Clay smirked at the couple as they approached him outside the airport.
"Hey Clay," Sidney mumbled, holding tighter onto Haley's hand.
Haley raised an inquisitive eyebrow to her fiancé before shaking her head and turning to Clay, "Hey, when did you get here?"
"This morning," Clay nodded and walked with the couple as they headed towards a limo. They gave their bags to the driver and got in, while Clay continued, "I had to go over some things before the interview tomorrow."
Haley nodded and leaned against Sidney, who continued looking out the window and draped his arm over Haley's shoulder and down the front of her, his hand resting on her stomach.
"You okay, Sid?" Clay asked, staring at his client.
Sidney shrugged and Haley answered for him, "He's not feeling that well."
"You okay to do the interview?" Sidney nodded without looking at his agent and continued staring out the window.
Haley scrunched her eyebrows to the agent who just shrugged back. She felt the thick tension between the two but ignored it, for Sidney's sake.
They reached the hotel and got in, ignoring the reporters and photographers outside the doors. Clay checked them in and went up to their floor, talking to them about their schedule.
"And then tomorrow there will be a wake up call for seven," Clay informed, stepping into Haley and Sidney's hotel room and tipping the bell-hop, "So be ready to go by eight, since we have to be there for nine. Um…" Sidney flopped down on the bed while Haley talked with Clay, "Peyton is meeting us in Florida, right?"
Haley nodded, "She was supposed to be here, but she got caught up with TRL stuff. She'll be with us in Florida though."
"When are you leaving for Florida?" Clay asked, checking his planner.
"Tomorrow night and we're meeting you there Saturday night, right?" Haley asked, looking between the planner and Clay's eyes.
Clayton nodded and scribbled something down on the already messy journal, "Yeah. Then Sunday evening you guys are going to the Laker's game."
"Yep," Haley confirmed, looking over her shoulder to see Sidney already passed out, "Alright, so on a friend level right now; what's going on with you and Sidney?"
Clay snapped his eyes up to Haley and raised an eyebrow, "What makes you think something is up?"
Haley laughed, "Do you honestly think I'm blind?"
Clay cocked his head towards the door, "Hall, please?"
Following Clay out into the hallway, Haley raised an eyebrow, "Going to tell me now?"
"The rumors are really getting to him," Clay sighed, "He knows they're not true but he seriously freaked out on me."
"Yeah, we had a little fight about them when I got home," Haley nodded, sighing as well, "They're bugging me too, but-"
"He threatened to fire me, Haley."
Haley furrowed her eyebrows together, "He threatened to fire you?"
Clay nodded with raised eyebrows, "He told me if I didn't fix it then I'll be looking for another 43 million dollar client."
Haley breathed out, "Wow."
"I feel bad, you know?" Clay mumbled, scratching the back of his head, "I thought this would all work out, but it's only causing bad press."
"Well," Haley tried to release the tension, "For right now. Maybe it'll all pass over when Sidney and I get married."
"Yeah, maybe…" Clay trailed off.
"We'll figure it out," Haley tried again, "I'll talk to him though before the interview, just in case they ask and he gets work up."
"Yeah, that won't be good."
"Or help the situation," She added.
"I'm sorry Hales," Clay frowned, "For what this is doing to you and Sidney."
"We're okay," Haley nodded, "I mean, if we can get through this, we'll be able to get through anything right?"
"Right," Clay agreed, twitching his lips into a quick smile, "Alright, I'll see you guys tomorrow morning- remember eight sharp! Just hang around the hotel for tonight, order room service- go crazy."
"Lobster for me then," Haley winked, reaching forward and hugging Clay before turning towards the door, "Clay?"
"Yeah?" Clay responded, turning around slightly as he walked towards the elevator.
"Sidney's just hurt right now," Haley nodded, "You're one of his best friends."
Clay sighed and nodded slowly, "Thanks Hales. I'll see you tomorrow morning- have a good night."
"You too," Haley smiled and gave him a soft wave before going into her and Sidney's room.
**
Wow, yet another awkward moment seen between Haley James and Sidney Crosby as they walked through North Carolina's airport.
'They weren't being all touchy-feely like usual,' A source comments.
Hmm, what could that mean? MORE trouble in paradise? We haven't seen Nathan Scott and Haley James together in quite some time,
could that be making James sad?
Oh well, you two will be reunited later this week! Just try to be civil with Sidney there, Nate.
Good luck to the Laker's who are playing a game tonight.
And good luck to Sidney and Haley who have some explaining to do in their interview!
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A/N; hey guys, so here's the next chapter. i know, i know it's short! but next chapter will be the interview, so i hope you'll forgive me. :)
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