Games Lies and Love
Chapter 20So this chapter is a pretty big deal. It's going to start off with key flashbacks from certain chapters, just so you guys can refresh your minds a little. You don't really need to read them and you can just scroll a little down to read the start of the chapter. Once again, thank you for your reviews and comments, please keep them coming !
I was never fond of sports. Why boys were so fascinated with a ball going through a hoop was beyond me, but I went to the basketball games for my best friend Lucas. I knew it was important to him to for me to be there and support him. Lucas hasn't always had the best of times, mostly due to a certain absentee father, who by the way has his own family. He was having a hard time adjusting to the team, especially since he was given a lot of flack, mostly from one person, who particularly doesn't like Lucas and who Lucas isn't fond of either.
–Prelude
Nathan Scott had 2 major problems right now. One was his failing grades and the second being Lucas… Tim mentioned to him one day about a certain girl who always hung out with Lucas and who happened to work at the tutor center, Nathan knew how to kill one birds with one stone.
"Look tell you what." Nathan added. "As a sign of good will, I promise to back off Lucas."
Haley thought for a moment, and knew she should refuse but she didn't want to quit being a tutor and she knew how hard a time Lucas was having.
"Fine." Haley said. "I'll tutor you, you AND the team back off Lucas."
– Chapter 1
"Nathan Scott, a mistake on the court?" She said sarcastically.
"It has been known to happen." Nathan said with a mix of sarcasm and underlying frustration he felt for his dad, which Haley picked up on.
"I'm sorry you get such a hard time from your dad." Haley said genuinely. The comment had taken him off guard and even broke out a small smile. Never was he so frank and honest about his dad and never did one ever truly got him.
- Chapter 3
"Oh .. I don't know.. I'm working tomorrow and what if someone sees us."
Nathan was getting worried. He had to do something, he had to see her outside tutoring.
"Then I'll make sure we go somewhere, where no one will see us." He said with that smirk of his.
She thought about it, and she should've instantly declined, knowing full well the kind of damage that could do, but instead she muttered.
"Sure."
Nathan was over the moon, he didn't want to jinx it by saying it out loud but he was finally going to have his date with Haley James.
Chapter 5
"Well, I can't say much.. cuz frankly Nathan hasn't said much about it either but lets just say he's working on a way to finally get Lucas off the team."
"What? That sucks, Lucas is actually kind of good."
"Yeah, but oh well .. for all you know he won't quit the team."
"He's not going to throw him out in the middle of another field is he?"
"No, nothing like that. It involves a girl.. that's all I can say."
"Who?"
"Look I already said too much as it is .. she's not important but maybe you'll recognize her when she comes into school with a limp, if you know what I mean." Tim said perversely.
Chapter 6
Lucas' fist came crashing into Nathan's jaw causing him to fall to the ground.
"What the fuck!" Nathan said picking himself up.
"That was for Haley!" Lucas screamed
"And this was for making her cry." He said landing another punch to Nathan's face.
Nathan wiped the blood coming from his lips.
"What the hell are you talking about?!" Nathan shot back, his anger now boiling too.
"Using Haley to try to get to me, that's what I'm fucking about!" And he landed another punch to Nathan. "And that one was for me."
-Chapter 8
"Oh hey… thanks for back there.. but you didn't have to do that.." The words stung. Of course she didn't need him. She didn't need anything from him.
"Oh.. sorry.. I just thought.. you know what forget it.. I'm sorry.. sorry for everything." Nathan stated and he walked away. She saw the pain and hurt in his eyes and it messed with her head. Feelings that she longed buried and thought were gone were now rising to the surface. She stood there and crossed her arms, unsure of everything now.
Chapter 9
"Worse.. I remember this one summer, I was playing little league baseball and I was the pitcher and my dad was the coach. Anyway, this kid Billy Lyons, he was a great hitter. Everything he hit was a homerun. So, you know, he got up to the plate and there was nobody on base so I just walked him. Four straight pitches, nothing even close to a strike. So my dad calls a timeout, comes to the mound, and I'm thinking he's gonna say like, Smart move or Good thinking son, something like that. But instead... instead he grabs me by the arm, and he kicks me in the ass as hard as he can. I mean, he literally took me by the arm so that I wouldn't like, go flying, he kicked me so hard. Then he brought Stevie Planking into pitch, sat me on the bench, never mentioned it again."
"That sucks."
"Yeah… so just think about that the next time you're feeling sorry for yourself… be glad he didn't raise you."
Did he just acknowledge that they were related? Lucas pondered.
"Look.. I'm sorry about that whole thing with Haley.. I'm just protective over her."
"Whatever.. it's not like I didn't deserve it .. she's lucky to have you watching out for her."
[…
Nathan turned around and looked through the open window.
"The tattoo .. it's not fake."
"What?" Nathan asked confused.
"You really don't have a clue do you." Lucas said laughing to himself. "Goodnight Nathan." He said as he drove off.
Chapter 11
"You'll be fine."
"Easy for you to say .. you always play for a crowd.. I on the other hand, am not built for these kind of things… look Nathan I don't have time for this, I need to go find the nearest exit." She said walking past him. He grabbed her arm and immediately she felt sparks racing through her body.
"You're going to be fine." He stated, now looking deeply in her eyes. She looked up and couldn't turn away from his intense gaze.
"How do you know?" She asked softly.
He let go of her arm. "You know, everyone assumes I'm just your dumb jock who just barely passes and coasts through life and after a while I started to believe it too.. that I couldn't be anymore than that.. that is until I met you.. you believed in me, that I could do better in school and I did.. I surprised my teachers and even myself .. I guess I just needed someone to not to put me down like my dad ..to have someone encourage me .. to believes in me .. so I'm here to tell you Miss Haley James, that I believe in you… you can do this." He said with a genuine smile.
Chapter 12
She shrugged. "Well, in 7th grade Damien and I worked on a project together and back then he was very.. charming .. but it turned out that he played me the whole time, used me to do the project all by myself and he took the credit .. needless to say I was devastated, I guess I sort of developed trust issues after that especially to dark haired, blue eyed basketball players."
"If I couldn't be anymore obvious, then this boy is totally clueless." Haley told himself, but it looked like he was finally catching on.
"Oh…" was all Nathan managed to mutter.
"So like I was saying before .. this is not the way the Nathan Scott I know plays."
"I don't know if I had if he has it in him." He replied back.
"Someone once told me that they just needed someone to believe in them."
"That person must be wise." Nathan stepped closer.
"Maybe," She smirked, not giving him the satisfaction of a compliment, "..but I believed in you when I tutored you and I believe in you now.. you can do this Nathan.. so go out there and kick Damien West's scrawny little ass." She said walking up to him and giving him a kiss on the cheek. It happened so fast that he almost didn't register it. He swore he would never wash his cheek again.
- Chapter 13
"I'm not going to the party."
"What!? You have to go!"
"I mean, I'm going but I'm not staying long."
"How come?"
"Cuz Nathan is taking me on a date." She said softly and couldn't hide the smile on her face.
"Ahhh!" Brook instantly screamed and Haley couldn't help but join her. The two girls embracing once again.
Chapter 14
Peyton immediately turned to Nathan and slapped him across the face. "Carrie!! You ass!" She recognized her anywhere. She was a cheerleader at Pontiac High School who always flirted with Nathan during the games. She stormed off before Nathan could say anything, all eyes were on him and looked to the other side of the room and saw Haley there, completely mortified and on the brink of tears. Their eyes locked and she immediately took off for the door.
Nathan immediately ran out after her but as soon as he left the house, Lucas rushed over and grabbed his arm and immediately punched him in the jaw, sending Nathan to the ground.
"Didn't you hear anything I just told you.. you're a dead man!" Lucas punched him again.
Chapter 15
She nodded, realizing that she couldn't hide it anymore. "How am I suppose to compete with all those girls?" She said in a low voice.
Now Nathan was furious. "Compete?! God Haley, it kills me to see how blind you are.. you can't even see how great you are.. you're so beautiful Haley.. inside and out .. you're the smartest, sweetest, most caring person I know.. you make me believe that the world isn't as screwed up as I think it is.. and just even thinking about you makes my heart beat faster.." He took her hand and put up against his chest, where she felt his heart pumping a mile a minute. Her body was trembling, but it wasn't from the cool rain. She tried to get her bearings and pull away from him.
"I know I'm a jerk and that I don't deserve to be with someone like you.. I tried to walk away and let you be.. but I can't .."
"Why? Why should I believe you?" Haley's resolve was waning.
"Cuz I love you!"
Chapter 16
Lucas went back downstairs and had a grin forming on his face. He wasn't mad at Haley. He was still sore at Nathan, but he knew in time that he could get over it. Peyton was right, it happened a long time ago and it had nothing to do with Haley. He just couldn't believe that she would hide something like this from him. He could read her like a book and she probably doesn't want him to worry. If she likes Nathan, she should just say it. I guess I can be a little overprotective, but that doesn't mean I can't have fun. Lucas smirked as he joined Haley's parents for breakfast.
Haley closed the door behind her and let the air out of her lungs. Nathan came out from the closet, looking a little annoyed.
"Are you ashamed to be with me?"
Chapter 17
"So my lovely ladies, how much do you love me?" Brooke asked.
"Is this a trick question?" Haley replied.
"A comedian.. that's great, Pete will love it." Brooke responded.
"Who's Pete?" Haley asked.
"Your date tomorrow night." She simply replied.
"What!?" Haley had a mortified look on her face. Peyton couldn't hold back her laughter.
"I wouldn't laugh P. Sawyer.. Chris is your date." Brooke simply responded.
Chapter 18
Peyton smiled, she really was lucky to find Jake. "You're great you know that." She gave him a hug. "The truth is .. I'm just afraid .. I sort of have issues of letting people in.. I mean after my mom died, my dad has to travel so much for work and I'm afraid that once the world knows how happy I am, then it'll take you away from me… I'm sorry I'm such a head case."
"You're my head case." He gave her a sweet kiss. "You don't have to explain anything .. I get it and like I said, when ever you're ready."
Peyton smiled and kissed him back.
[…
"You care about how people you don't know see you?" Nathan asked.
Haley laughed. "Of course I don't care.. stop twisting my words.. (she laughed) .. no there's only one person who's opinion I care about and its Lucas' and like I said.. I just need some time with him.. he's my best friend and your brother and when he finds out that I've been keeping this from him.. he's going to be mad and probably kill you and then me." She tried to joke.
Nathan smiled. "You're a good friend you know that.. and if Lucas doesn't realize it, I'll gladly beat him up for you." She gave him a light jab. "You'd like that wouldn't you?"
"Maybe." He shrugged as he leaned down to kiss her.
Chapter 19
With out further ado-- Start Chapter 20 --
"Please Peyton!" Brooke pleaded.
"For the last time, no! Why don't you bother Haley?" Peyton didn't want to deal with Brooke anymore. She didn't want to pass her over to Haley but desperate times called for desperate measures.
It was a couple of days after the whole incident with Chris Keller. Peyton made her fury known to Brooke that she would never go out on a blind date picked by her again. But Brooke being Brooke insisted that she'll try to find someone else for her. Haley told Brooke that she had a good time with Pete but only saw him as a friend. Haley was pleasantly surprised when Brooke took the news pretty well and didn't force the topic.
"Well Haley's not here!" Brooke shot back. In truth, Brooke has been avoiding Haley. Ever since the revelation that she and Nathan were secretly going out, she didn't have it in her to face her about it, plus there was Lucas to consider.
"No there she is!" Peyton pointed out.
Crap! "Hey guys what's up?" Haley came up to her friends.
"Just trying to convince P. Sawyer here to go out with one of the other members of Hilton Fallout .. hey things didn't work out between you and Pete .. maybe Peyton.."
"No!" Peyton stated. "Actually, I have plans tonight."
"Really? With who?"
"Umm…" Peyton was trying to think of something.
"With me." Haley butted in.
"You guys are going out with out me!!"
"We didn't want to bother you .. plus aren't you going out with Luke?"
"Yeah.. but we're only going to watch a movie at his place and that's besides the point.. what're you girls doing anyway?"
"We have dates." Haley came out saying.
Peyton nearly choked. "Haley!" Peyton glared.
"Dates? Really?" Brooke gave Haley a questioning look. "Does Lucas know about this?"
"NO!" Haley quickly added. "And you can't tell him .. you know how umm.. how he can be."
"Fine I get it, when it comes to Lucas .. don't worry my lips are sealed… but who are these guys anyway?"
"Can't say." Haley stated. "I know you.. you're going to get really excited and then Lucas will pry it out of you.."
"Say no more.. I understand." Brooke stated. At first Brooke felt a little hurt that Haley didn't tell her about Nathan but she understood her reservations with Nathan. And she was right, she would probably tell Lucas and then those two would end up fighting again and that's the last thing anyone wants. Although Brook was pretty surprised she was able to keep this secret up for this long. But now her attention was back to Peyton.
"Now I understand why Haley won't tell me who her date is.. what's your excuse Sawyer?!" Brooke glared at Peyton.
"Like Haley said.. you know how Lucas will react."
"Lucas please.." Brooke scoffed, "spill it."
"Oh speaking of Lucas.. there he is!" Peyton quickly added and grabbed Haley.
"Remember.. not a word to Lucas!" Haley glared at Brooke.
"Ok, ok.. but you two owe me!" Brooke whispered as Lucas came up to them.
"Hey girls."
"Hey Luke." The girls said back.
"We have to go .. see you!" Peyton and Haley took off.
Lucas looked at them curiously. "What's up with them?"
"Well you know how jumpy a person can be when they haven't had any in a while?" Brooke shrugged and Lucas laughed.
--
"This was a great idea Haley." Peyton said.
"Yeah totally." Jake said and he and Nathan pumped fist.
"Thanks guys." Haley said. "I do feel bad for Brooke, I hate keeping her in the dark."
Haley, Nathan, Peyton and Jake were on a double date eating at an Italian/Pizza place just outside Tree Hill in Newport. They didn't want to be risked seen by other people in their school and the information leaked back to their friends.
Jake and Nathan both nodded in agreement.
"We'll tell her.. first thing tomorrow." Peyton said. "You in Haley?"
"Haha.. no.. I still have to get through Lucas before I get through the Brookie monster."
"You have to tell him already Haley." Peyton said.
"Yeah.. I agree." Nathan added. Haley shot him a look.
"Hey do you blame me? I'm finally glad that I'm out and can show my girl around." Nathan wrapped his arm around Haley and pulled her in close to her and she leaned in and gave him a quick peck.
"Aww you guys are so cute." Jake said.
"Who says cute?" Peyton chimed in.
"Why you jealous?" Jake shot back.
"Hey Nate, if you and Haley decide to end things, give me a call." The group was silent for a moment before busting out in laughter.
"I can't believe I'm on a double date with my girlfriends ex-boyfriend who's dating his estranged half-brother's best friend." Jake said and everybody laughed once more.
"But we do need to tell said half brother said best friend." Nathan said turning over to Haley. He'd been patient with her, but at this point it was getting ridiculous. Haley nodded her head. "You're right.. I'll tell him tomorrow.. thank you for putting up with me.. I love you." She said softly.
"No, I love you." Nathan leaned in and gave her a quick kiss.
"Okay.. now that's cute." Peyton remarked.
--
"Are you okay Brooke? You seem a little off."
"I'm okay."
"Broookee.." Lucas said.
"I was thinking of going out instead of a movie?"
"Is that what you want to do?" Lucas asked and Brooke nodded.
"Why didn't you just say so.. you want to go down to the docks?"
"No!" She said quickly. Haley and Peyton were probably there. "Oh, there's this great seafood place in Newport.. you know next to that Italian restaurant."
"I can go for some fish.. why not?" Lucas smiled and the two got up and made their way to Newport.
--
The four friends got out of the restaurant and were strolling down the main street in Newport.
"Holy crap!" Peyton exclaimed.
"What?" Jake asked.
"There's Lucas and Brooke!"
"Crap!" Haley muttered. "Quick what're we going to do!?" Haley was panicking.
"I don't know! Wait I got it." Peyton said also in panic mode.
She pulled Jake and Haley aside and rushed them inside the bookstore they were in front of. She went up to Nathan and linked her arm with him. "What're you doing?" Nathan asked.
"Just go with it!"
"Is that Peyton?" Luke asked.
"Yeah.. and she's with .." Brooke said but got cut off by Lucas.
"Nathan?" What the hell is going on?!
"Oh hey Luke.. Brooke." Peyton tried to act nonchalantly.
"This is your date?!" Brooke was in shock.
"You're back together!?" Lucas was about to yell. How could he do that to Haley! He knew Nathan would break her heart.
Just then, Haley and Jake came out of the bookstore, their arms also linked together.
"Hey guys." Haley tried to say with a smile. "You know Jake."
"Jake?" Lucas muttered. "What the hell is going on?!"
"So Peyton's back with Nathan.. and now you're dating Jake?" Brooke said trying to grasp the situation.
"I thought you were with Nathan!" Brooke and Lucas said at the same time and at that moment everyone's eyes blew wide open. Lucas and Brooke immediately faced each other.
"You know about Nathan and Haley?" They both said at the same time.
"What the hell Brooke?" Lucas asked.
"I found out from Pete!"
Haley gasped, he was supposed to keep that a secret!
"I saw his clothes in her room!" Lucas added.
Brooke now turned to Haley with a huge grin. "So is as good as Peyton says he is." She winked over to Haley.
"Brooke!" Nathan, Haley and Peyton all said at the same time. And Jake looked around confused as ever.
"So wait.. you two know about Nathan and I!" Haley came out saying.
"Yes!" They both said.
"I can't believe you kept it from me." Lucas said facing Haley.
"I can't believe you knew all this time and didn't tell me!" Haley glared back.
"I was giving my best friend the benefit of the doubt and telling me who she's seeing!"
"Well if someone didn't barge into my room .. all in Nathan-Hater mode I might've been inclined to tell you!"
"Well if someone wasn't going around taping themselves…"
"WAIT!" Brooke butted in. "We're forgetting one thing here.. what the hell is Jake doing here?" Now all eyes were on Jake and Peyton.
Peyton laughed hesitantly. "Brooke .. Luke.. meet my new boyfriend Jake."
Jake gave a quick wave. Then Peyton grabbed his arm and they started to walk in the opposite direction. "We see that you guys have some things to discuss.. talk to you later!" Peyton waved bye.
"What're we doing?" Jake whispered.
"Getting out of the line of fire.. now move mister!" Peyton whispered back
"God this night is getting stranger.. it's like some sort of love triangle.. square .. plus one whatever.." Brooke said as she watched Peyton and Jake leave.
"Wait so you knew about Nathan and Haley and didn't tell me?" Lucas asked Brooke.
"No, you knew about Nathan and Haley and still asked me to set her up on a date!"
Now Haley and Nathan glared at Lucas.
"What?! I was trying to get her to tell me about Nathan."
"Why didn't you just tell me?" Haley asked.
"Why didn't you?" Lucas sighed in frustration.
She grabbed Lucas arm and stepped away from the other two.
"God some night… so Peyton and Jake.. who knew.." Brooke commented to Nathan.
"You're telling me.. my head hurts." Nathan shot back.
--
"Luke talk to me."
"You lied to me."
"So did you."
"I was just trying to let you tell me .. why didn't you tell me?"
"Cuz I was afraid of how you'd react.. I didn't want you and Nathan to fight again."
"I don't trust him.. you have his tattoo on your ass and now you're sleeping with him!"
"I'm not sleeping with him.. I mean yeah we slept together.. but we haven't had sex or anything.. yet."
"Yet?"
"Luke.. that's neither here nor there… so are you okay with me and Nathan?"
"Look Hales.. you're a big girl .. I can't tell you who you can see but if you want to see Nathan go ahead.. it's cool but I don't trust him.. it's as simple as that."
"I understand Luke.. but I love him and he loves me."
"Look.. even if you do love him he doesn't love you.. he'll just hurt you."
"He does Luke. He won't hurt me." Haley said frustrated.
"Look Hales.. I don't want to fight anymore.. I'm sorry for what I did but Nathan may not be as big of an ass as I thought he was, but just I just don't think he's good enough for you.. I'm sorry if that's not what you want to hear but it's the truth."
Haley nodded. She couldn't force Lucas to like Nathan. After what Nathan put him through, she was surprised that he wasn't more freaked out about their relationship. She had to respect his decision just like he respected hers. "I'm sorry too." She sighed and the two leaned in for an awkward hug.
"I'll see you later .. k .. . Brooke!" Lucas called out and the two of them started to walk away.
"Are you mad at me from keeping this from you?" Brooke asked. Lucas smiled.
"I'm proud that you were able to keep it a secret for as long as you did." Lucas teased. She playfully slapped him. "But do you forgive me."
"Depends on what you're going to do to make up for it." Brooke winked.
--
Nathan overheard the whole thing and hated to see how Haley was so torn up about this. After Brooke and Lucas left, he went up to Haley.
"Are you okay?" He said wrapping her arms around her. "You're not going to leave me now?" He half joked.
"No never." She muttered.
Nathan smiled and kissed the top of her forehead. "Good… how about we go home?" Haley nodded and the two took off.
--
Nathan woke up early. Haley was still asleep wrapped around his arms. They didn't talk much on their way home last night but he knew she was upset and even cried a little. He realized that Lucas was really a big part in her life. He was always jealous of that fact, that Haley's heart didn't completely belong to him. But he had to shake these feelings off, yes she loves Lucas but they're only friends, strictly friends. He was the one she loved, he was the one who held her heart. He hated to see her so upset and he would do anything to make her feel better. Pushing away his own fears and doubts in his mind, he knew what he had to do.
He slowly got out of Haley's bed and put his jeans and shirt back on. He left Haley a quick note by the dresser and quietly made his way out of her house. Nathan went straight to Luke's house and knocked at his door but he wasn't there. The door was unlocked to his bedroom and he saw that Lucas wasn't there. He figured he was at Brooke's so he went to drive to her house, but along the way he passed by the River court and saw him there shooting around.
The ball rolled off the court and Lucas was surprised to see Nathan pick it up and toss it back to him.
"What're you doing here?" Lucas asked.
"I came to tell you that.. you're right."
Lucas looked at him curiously.
"You're right man .. I don't deserve Haley ..she's so much better than me.. than anyone I know. .. but you're wrong too .. because I do love her.. I love her with all my heart .. she's beautiful, kind, smart and the only one I think that gets me .. I think about her all the time, I miss her like crazy when she's not around and when I'm with her.. I can't get enough of her."
". . . ."
Nathan ran his hand through his dark hair. "You know .. ever since I found out that I had a brother… about you .. I was jealous.. still am actually.."
"Jealous?"
"You didn't grow up with Dan breathing down your throat and you had a mom that was always around .. and most of all you had Haley .. I'd like to think I'm the only guy in her life .. but I'm wrong .. you've been there a lot longer than I have.."
"You're jealous of me? Funny since I was the one jealous.."
"What?"
"You grew up with a father.. you didn't have to worry about money and now you have Haley, you know I'd like to think I'm the only guy in her life.."
Both brothers smiled and shook their heads.
"You do know we're idiots." Lucas stated in the realization that the two had more in common that they thought.
"I guess we really are brothers." Nathan laughed hesitantly and Lucas reached out his hand and they pumped fists. They stood there in silence for a moment, taking everything in. They were wrong about each other, they first saw it that night they were stranded off the road but now they truly believed it.
"So you wanna play little brother?" Lucas asked as he shot a basket.
"Game on."
--
Almost as soon as Nathan left Haley woke up. She felt something missing and soon realized that Nathan was no longer there. She saw the note left by him and she immediately got up. He was going to see Lucas and lord knows that it could only end up with one of them going to the hospital. She went to Lucas' house but didn't find him, then she went to the river court and was surprised to see the two of them playing and taunting each other on the court. But it wasn't mean spirited or anything, it looked like they were having fun. She smiled as she watched from the distance as the two moved gracefully through the court.
After a couple of minutes of watching she finally moved closer. Nathan just made a shot and both brothers turned to the person who was now clapping at them.
"Nice shot." She said. "So what're you guys up to?"
"Just playing." Lucas said.
"Who's winning?" She asked.
"I don't know.. we weren't really keeping score." There was silence for a moment.
"Whatever man, I was winning." Lucas shot back.
"As if .. you know I was." Both brothers began to argue and Haley couldn't help but melt at the sight.
"You know .. you might want to keep your voices down.. people might think you're like friends or something." She teased.
"Worst … brothers." Lucas smiled and Haley couldn't believe what she just heard.
Lucas picked up the ball. "Look Hales.. I'm sorry if I upset you .. I was wrong Nathan does love you.. but I'm still right .. he's not good enough for you..only me." He smirked and she playfully rolled her eyes before the two hugged.
"Thank you Lucas." She whispered. They pulled apart. "I have to go .. take care Haley."
"Bye Lucas."
"And you.." Looking at Nathan.. "You take care of Haley." Lucas smiled and started to walk away.
"Always." Nathan smiled back.
Haley walked over to Nathan and wrapped her arms around him. "You and Lucas getting along .. now I know I must still be dreaming." She joked. "What happened?"
"Let's just say.. we worked through some of our issues.." Haley nodded, she was curious as to what happened but didn't question it. Everything seemed to be falling into place.
"Thank you.." She said softly. "You make me so happy."
"You make me so happy .. if it wasn't for you.. I would've never ended up here.."
"What? The river court?"
Nathan smiled. "No.. here right now with you.. you know after everything that's happened in the past couple of months.. all the stupid games … lies .. I found love .. and I found it with you.. you're it for me Haley James. . you're my family now.. and you even threw in a brother."
Haley smiled and she didn't think her heart could melt anymore. "He was always your brother."
"Biologically.. but you brought us together .. he brought me to you.. I can't help but feel that everything is going to be okay."
"I've always felt that with you.. as long as we're together .. that's all that matters. . I love you Nathan Scott."
"I love you Haley James." Nathan proclaimed as the two shared an intimate kiss.
The END !
Sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes. This chapter was pretty long and I tried to correct most mistakes. I'll share my thoughts and opinions in the Epilogue, but please feel free to leave yours. I hoped you enjoyed the story and please please review!!!!