Chapter 12

The party had been great and everyone had gone home after 5 in the morning so it was safe to say they would be sleeping through most of the day. Chris and Haley had only spent enough time together that was needed to make it look like everything was okay. Nathan, of course, had noticed it from the beginning. He knew that Chris would never accept it…even when Haley told him he had. Nathan saw the way Chris looked at her when he thought no one was watching. The way he'd let his touch linger longer than it had to. Nathan hated it but he wouldn't do anything about it…cause Haley wouldn't want him to.

Nathan looked down at Haley who was sleeping peacefully on his bed. He had waited till she fell asleep before he actually stood up from under her and got dressed again. Nathan was used to getting up early after a party. He quickly picked up the note that he had wrote for her and placed it on the bed beside her before he kissed her forehead and walked out of the room. He picked up his car keys and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. He got in his car and started driving to the one place he had hated going to his entire life…his dad's office.

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A while after Nathan left, Haley's eyes stirred and she woke up only to find the note on the bed. She picked it up and quickly read it.

Hales

You know you look beautiful when you are sleeping next to me. I know you're blushing right now. Listen…or read…or whatever…I had to go do something important. It really is important that I have to do it now…as soon as possible. Don't worry…it's nothing illegal or anything. I'm just…going to see my dad. I know, crazy right? But I think it's time I go talk to him…you made me realize how short life actually is…and my dad…well he might not win father of the year….ever….but he is my dad. I might take a while so feel free to go out…I'll see you when I get back, princess.

Luv

Your Natey…(okay you are so the only one who can call me that!)

Haley smiled as she put down the note and cuddled back into the bed.

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A whole hour and a half later Nathan was sitting outside his father's office…or rather, one of them. Nathan scoffed when he thought about it. There was no one in the whole state that didn't know who he was. Dan Scott was one of the elite. He owned many…or near most…of the businesses in the state. He was a rich bastard…which made Nathan one to. Dan had the power to do anything and change anyone. But to Nathan he was the devil and it was time to sort everything out. He knew that if he didn't sort out the Kelly thing he would never be able to move on with his life with Haley. He climbed out of the car and made his way into the office.

"Well I'll be damned…it's Nathan Scott! We haven't seen you since forever!" Julia cooed as Nathan entered and he smirked at her. Julia had been his father's assistant for years…and she had loved when Nathan visited simply because he reminded her of her husband who had died years ago.

"Julia…it's been a while." he said politely as he gave her a hug.

"Yes dear it's been to long. How are you?" she asked and he grinned. She was nearly 60 but acted like someone who had just turned 20…or well only when Nathan was around.

"I'm fine Julia…I've been working real hard this year…"

"I know…Carl went to watch your game last week…it was splendid he tells me." she interrupted him and Nathan smiled. Carl was her one and only son. A mommy's boy but he had his reasons.

"Yeah I saw him there…tell him I'm sorry I couldn't greet him. I was just…"

"Oh he knows darling…he said you were to busy with your new girlfriend to pay any attention to anyone else. He said you looked mighty in love with her." she cut him off again and Nathan smiled as he thought of Haley.

"You must bring her around…I would love to meet her!"

"I will Julia don't you worry…Haley will be glad to meet you." he complimented her and she blushed.

"Listen…I need to talk to my dad…is he busy?" Nathan asked warily and he could see Julia pale…for good reason though. Every time he had wanted to talk to his father in the past it had always turned into a huge fight that could clearly be heard through most of the building.

"No…you can go through…good luck." she said softly and he gave her a smile before he knocked on his dad's door and entered.

"Nathan…this is a surprise." Dan said as he set his coffee down and stared at his son standing in front of him.

"Dad…we need to talk." Nathan said shortly and Dan sighed.

"Don't we always…"

"Why did you send Kelly away…I want the truth." Nathan said and Dan stood up.

"Nathan…can't we leave her in the past…"

"No dad we can't! Tell me why the hell would you take away the only person that I ever loved! Why the hell did you break my heart?" Nathan's yelling cut Dan off.

"You want to know? You really want to know why I got her sent away? Then I'll tell you!" Dan said irritated and Nathan gave his father a death glare as he pulled out a yellow file and threw it at his son.

"There is your bloody reason!" Dan yelled back as Nathan stared at the files…he didn't understand.

"Kelly was a psychopath! When I heard you said you loved her I had to check her out…I had to make sure she was good enough for my younger son…and that…that is what I found. She had three restraining orders against her…she had kidnapped her former 'lover'…then I checked her house…do you know what I found? I found pictures of you since you were young. I found some of your clothes…I found an alter for you for goodness sake! She idolized you and she would do anything to get you! Don't you understand son…I was protecting you!" Dan yelled and Nathan felt his legs lose their power.

He held the file to his body as he ran out of the office, ignoring the yells of his father and Julia. He ran to his car and he drove till he got close to the beach. He stopped the car and ran to Mermaid's pool where he sank to the ground with the file in front of him. His eyes scanned over the pages and words hit him.

Mentally unstable…loose canon…major risk to society…warrants…threatening…kidnappings…escape from mental institute…

Nathan felt sick as he paged through the file and saw photos of her room. It was even worse than his father had described it…it was horrific. Nathan stared in amazement as he watched a photo fall out. It was taken a week ago…obviously his father had kept tabs on her. He picked it up and stared at it as his stomach turned. It was taken from a photo that was up at her room along with others. But that one was different. It was of him and Haley kissing, but her face was scratched out and next to it was written "Die bitch and whore!" Nathan jumped as he read it and grabbed everything before he ran to his car and drove well over the speed limit to get back to Haley.

He ran into the room, kicking everything in his way and cursing aloud.

"Haley! Haley! Where are you?" he yelled desperately and he felt tears start to burn his eyes.

"Hales!" he yelled louder till his voice couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly he felt tiny hands rub his arm and he turned to find Haley staring back at him.

"Oh thank God your okay!" he said as he embraced her and placed kisses on her forehead.

"Baby what's wrong? Why were you yelling?" she asked worriedly and scared. Nathan relaxed in her arms and he breathed out.

"I'm okay…it was nothing. I was just worried that's all." he said softly and Haley nodded.

Nathan kissed her and placed his forehead against hers.

"I love you Haley…" he said. Suddenly an eerie silence filled the room as Haley let go of him, her eyes going big and her body going rigid.

Oh God no…she thought.