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Ch.10

"He's in jail, son. The police caught him lurking outside of Haley's house." Dan had never seen Nathan look more relieved. Everyone knew that these past months of John hurting Haley had been killing Nathan. They had a love that would never end.

"Oh thank god! I can't wait to tell Haley! We can finally be happy, and I won't have to worry about her getting hurt."

Dan laughed at his last comment. "Oh, come on, Nate. Everyone knows that you will always protect Haley and worry about her. You have since the first day you met. Your mom and I always knew that you two would end up married someday!"

"Whoa, Dad! We just started dating! Plus, we are juniors in high school. (I don't think that works with their ages, but just go with it!) We are in no way ready to get married, yet."

"I'm just saying someday. It's obvious you two are head over heels for each other. Just give it some time. Besides, we won't rush you two because I am not ready to be a grandfather. I am far too young and handsome." Dan laughed.

"Oh my god, Dad! We are not discussing this!" Nathan quickly walked into Haley's room to join everyone else. Dan soon followed, still laughing.

"What's so funny?" Lucas asked, noticing that Dan was hysterically laughing while Nathan looked very uncomfortable.

"Oh, nothing. Just a little father-son chat!" Dan cheerily stated.

Nathan cringed.

One week later, Haley was finally being released from the hospital. Nathan was going to take her back to his house. It was decided that, even though John was locked up, Haley should stay with them until she was better. Besides, she still didn't know John was locked up, and it would be hard for her to get ready with a broken arm and leg. Her stomach was also hurting from the broken ribs and surgery to remove her spleen.

Nathan had once again spent the night at the hospital. Since Haley had been admitted, the only times he had gone home were to shower and change. Haley had tried to convince him to go home and rest, but he refused. After going through all of this, Nathan's nerves were shot. As far as he was concerned, Haley was never leaving his sight again.

After a long morning, the doctor finally came in. "How are you feeling today, Haley?"

"I'm still sore, but I'll be okay. I can't say the same for this one though." She said jokingly as she pointed at Nathan. "We might need to put him on Prozac."

The doctor just laughed, and Nathan rolled his eyes good-naturedly.

"I bet you're ready to get out of here."

"Oh, god yes. I mean, you have all been really nice, but this really isn't my kind of place."

"I know what you mean."

Through this all, Nathan couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. Just a week without John had done wonders for Haley. She smiled a lot more, and she was even starting to joke around again. He was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard the doctor speak again.

"Okay, I just need one of your parents to sign this release form and you are free to go."

Nathan saw the tears start to form in Haley's eyes at the mention of her parents. "I haven't actually seen my paretns in months." She said quietly.

Remembering how Dan had said he was Haley's father so that they could get information on her while she was unconscious, Nathan quickly cut in. "I'll call them for you, Hales."

The look in his eyes told her that he had a plan, so she just nodded.

"Well, just send them to the nurse's station when they get here then." The doctor left.

As soon as he was gone, Haley started to cry softly. Nathan walked over and held her to him, knowing that it usually comforted her. He slowly drew small circles on her lower back. He hated her parents for abandoning her.

"It's going to be okay, Hales."

"Is there something that wrong with me? My own parents can't stand me, and my boyfriend couldn't have cared less about me."

Nathan's heart broke. "Haley, listen to me. There is nothing wrong with you. There's something wrong with your parent's because you are perfect. And as for your boyfriend, your old one was just a heartless jackass, but your new one love's you with all his heart. Always and Forever, baby."

Haley smiled into his chest. She now had Nathan as her boyfriend, and she knew that he would never hurt her.

After he got Haley calmed down, Nathan called his parents. About twenty minutes later, Deb had signed the papers and was helping Nathan get Haley ready to leave. She realized that Nathan had everything under control, and she was so proud of the man he was becoming. She went down and set up Haley's doctor appointment. She would have to come see the doctor every week for the next four months.

When Deb got back to the room, she stifled a laugh. Nathan was insisting that he carry Haley to the car while Haley was fighting against it claiming she wasn't helpless and could still walk.

Deb had always known that these two were perfect for each other, and she couldn't be happier that they had finally realized it and got together.

"Halesssss…" Nathan whined.

"Nateeeee…" Haley replied, mocking him.

Nathan gave her a look. "Okay, I'm going to let it go that you just made fun of me, but I am still going to carry you."

"No, Nate, I'm too heavy, besides"

Nathan laughed. "Haley, you weigh like ten pounds, now come on."

Before Haley could respond, Deb cut in. "Okay, you two, that's enough. Let's compromise. Nathan, if Haley doesn't want to be carried you aren't going to carry her."

Haley cheered in victory and Nathan stuck his tongue out at her.

"However, Haley, how about you let Nathan push you down to the main floor in a wheelchair."

Haley immediately stopped. "Say what?"

"Ha!" Nathan exclaimed in victory.

Deb just walked away laughing as they continued bantering back and forth.

After much struggle on Haley's part, Nathan had gotten her out to the car in the wheelchair and they were heading home. Deb had driven her own car, so it was just Nathan and Haley is his car.

"Hales, I have a question. I don't want to upset you, but I have to know."

Haley nodded for him to proceed.

"Why did you stay with John after he started hitting you?"

Haley tried to stay calm. "He said that if I told anyone, he would hurt you. I couldn't let that happen, Nate."

Nathan couldn't believe it. Haley had stayed with John for him. "Haley, you shouldn't have done that. I can take John, but if he would have hurt you any worse, I think it would have killed me."

Haley just smiled and rubbed her thumb across his cheek. "I love you, Nathan. It's going to be okay now. I promise to stay away from John. It still scares me to know that he is out there, though." She looked down.

Nathan pulled into the driveway, stopped the car, and looked over at Haley. He could read her like a book, and he saw the fear in her eyes. "You don't have to worry about him anymore, Hales."

She looked up, obviously waiting for him to explain.

"The police got him. He's locked up. He can't hurt you anymore."

I decided that we had enough of John! I don't know how long this story will be, but as long as you like it and want me to keep writing, I will. Nathan and Haley will have more issues in the future, but true love conquers all, right? Hope you liked the chapter! Please review!!