My Security


The politics of surprise leads through the Gates of Astonishment into the Kingdom of Hope. Max Lerner

Chapter 20

Super bowl Sunday...

After a serious battle, Haley surrendered and let Nathan select the music for their party. She had no idea he had slipped some of her cd's in the changer too. She had him wrapped around her little finger. She fluttered around the kitchen and living room in her Panther's baby tee and low waist jeans, as guest started to arrive for their party. It was going to be packed since the next day was a Teacher's Work Day.

She gave him a quick kiss as reward for rearranging the furniture so the could add several folding chair in front of the large screen television. She nearly tripped making her way back into the kitchen, but he caught her and carried her back to the counter, placing her on one of the stools, kissing her temple. She gave him an flirtatious glance, licking her lips. He was so scrumptious in khakis and a red long sleeves rugby shirt. She notice several other girls eying him too, but if anyone of them dare to take him from her they would have a major fight on their hands.

After all the food had been prepared and set out on the crowded counter, the pair was about to mingle and enjoy their party. Haley got her parka and ran outside to join the football game in the sand already in progress, but there was no way Nathan was going to let his pervert friends tackle his girl! Protectively he got in front of her after Skills passed her the ball, blocking every asshole headed her way, male of female. It may have been endearing if wasn't so damn funny when Haley fussed at him for acting like a body guard. He march off in a huff, like a scolded puppy, sitting on the bottom rung of the steps while she played. She didn't stay in long. Lucas was on her team, but he always seemed to be the one that landed directly on top of her every time she was tackled. It was starting to feel weird.

She brushed herself off and took a seat beside her sweetie. He continued playing his handheld basketball game without speaking, still angry with her. Besides, he was only trying to help. He didn't even like football! She took his ear lobe between her teeth, then kissed it and let her fingers crawl up his arm before leaning over and blowing in his ear. She was distracting and had use up much his game's life with his lack of concentration. She continued her wage on his body with those gifted hands and succulent lips. She started sucking on the crook of his neck and he gave in dropping the game to the porch. His hands hurried to feel her silky back and even cupped her cheek a few times during a hot kissed.

"Get a room!" Tim shouted nastily.

"This is our house, Tim!" Nathan barked at his friend before Haley was dragged away to the blender with Anna and Brooke.

Lucas saw their sickening display too, but decided against speaking. He was envious but he had to keep his cool. He tried to get back into the game, but Mercedes and Porsche had arrived, so Mouth and Skills left him hanging for teammates. They all rallied inside to greet Haley and Nathan. Everyone was having a great time eating and chatting. Haley announced that the game was about to start and the crowd found seats.

The doorbell rang and Nathan went to get it, having no clue who the brunette at the door was. Lucas made a point of making sure everyone heard and saw him as he raced to the door.

"Nikki! Hey, baby!" He rammed his tongue down her throat like he was getting a throat culture.

Silence filled the room as the wayward girls presences was shown. Her parents had shipped her off to some boarding school almost two years ago. Nikki was a couple of years younger than them. She was a junior, but had dated Nathan hot and heavy for a short period of time during the beginning of her freshman year.

The rumor was they broke up because her parents banned her from seeing him. After one of their dates she came home sloppy drunk and he was blamed for it. Truth be told, she was drunk way before she hooked up Nathan that night. He ended it because not only was she a lush who kept throwing herself at him, she was always picking on Haley.

Nathan overheard her threatening Haley at the cafe that evening, telling her she was an ugly freak and too close to her "boyfriend". Haley had coward and promised to stay out of her way because Nikki was not only nasty but she was mean and violent.

Nathan was called home early by Ms. Scott, so he wasn't there when Nikki followed Haley when she got off the bus and beat the crap out of her before she could get in house. Hales had tried to fight back, but she was no match for the tough girl. Getting free, she ran all the way to the main house and into her and Nathan's quarters.

When she barged in Nathan's room with her blouse torn and shaking like a leaf, he was ready to hurt somebody. She refused to explain and begged him to just hold her. He did, all evening and into the next morning. She never told him what happened, but when Nikki greeted him as they entered school the next morning it was written all over Haley's ghostly face. He never talked to Nikki again.

Haley noticed Nate was a little edgy when Lucas and Nikki joined them. She assumed it was because of the friction between him and Lucas, not intimidated by the taller brunette anymore. The young man snuggled closer to her, resting his head in her lap as the actual game began.

Luke gloated. He thought Nathan was trying to make Nikki jealous. He brought Nikki down on his lap, kissing her shoulder. He wasn't pleased when Haley didn't seemed the least bit bothered, passionately watching the game.

Nikki ignored Luke, hanging on Nathan's every word as he argued a play one of the teams just did with Felix, Brett and Haley. She tried to gain his attention with no luck.

Haley disputed someone else, obviously knowing what she was talking about because almost everyone immediately took her side. She was starting to annoy her Nikki!

The successful night finally wound down and only a few guest were scattered about the small cabin after games end. Brooke still had her trusty Polaroid in hand. From her perch across the room, she took a candid photo of Nathan and Haley kissing while waging a tickle war on the couch.

Nikki plopped down beside them. "Opps...Did I interrupt?" She leered at Nathan.

"Yes! Do you mind?!" He snapped, surprising both her and Haley.

"We want Brooke to take our picture too." Luke pointed at the sheepish beauty in the corner.

Haley and Nate weren't suppose to know she was getting them on camera.

"Why don't you give Haley some air? Every time I see her face lately, it's attached to yours." He rudely spat.

"She's not complaining!" Nathan smirked.

Haley waggled her eyebrows and leaned back in for a quick and tasty kiss. Mr. Scott winked at the succubus hovering around them.

"All mine, Lukie." Nathan bragged holding his lovely girl sideways on his lap.

She got up and lead him away from the animosity. She felt him tense in passing Nikki, making a mental note to talk to him about that later.

Nikki and Luke were booth frustrated with the situation and turned to another for a sudden passionate kiss.

Haley noticed Nikki's hand all over Luke. Nathan was pleased, she wouldn't be hounding him now.

While her mate took a bathroom break, Luke and Mouth discuss activities for the next day. This gave Haley and opportunity to speak with Nikki.

"Luke's a very nice guy. I want to see him happy. Can we be friends?" Haley said like a mother hen.

"Why, did Nathan say something?" She panicked confusing Haley.

"No. Should he have?" She probed.

"Ummm. No." Nikki corrected.

"Good, cause Luke's a really close and I really care about him." Haley grinned.

"Is that so? Does that mean you want to trade him for Nathan?" Nikki dared.

"Hell no!" Haley threatened." Nathan is off you're radar! Got that!" She warned and watched his sexy walk from the bathroom.

Nikki patted her on the shoulder with and obnoxious gleam in her eye. "That's the one you should worry about me having. Mmmm...the things I'll do to him!"

Haley was about to choke her, but their friends returned and tugged them away to dance. Brooke grabbed Nate when he came through the door and they were off to rock to a hip hop choice. Skills was teaching Haley a hot new step when some guy named Chris cut in. His pants were was way too tight and his cologne reeked like some off brand Cool Water. Finally, the lights dimmed for a slow dance. At the same time as Kelly was taking Brooke's place with Nathan. He could see Chris locked against his woman, but her eyes were meeting his. She just left Chris standing there and migrated to Nathan until he was holding her tight. She took her hand over his left ear and unconsciously let the other wander over his sculpted chest. He looked down at her with so much adoration, she blushed.

"Ah. These are the arms I've been searching for!" She teased and he grinned at her goofiness.

"Hmmm. You have good taste, they are the sexiest around." He showed off his biceps before brushing her hair along her forehead, bringing her body flush with his.

They both observed their friends. "I'm going to miss these guys so much when we leave next fall." He admitted." But I have to have you."

Haley gushed, snuggling in closer to him. "I love you too. You won't regret it. I promise." She vowed.

"Just promise me you'll tell me if you're missing out on something because of me. If I start getting in the way."

" Nathan!"

" Promise, Hales!" He insisted and she relented have no doubts about their future.

"I promise, but you'll never have to worry about that. You can only add to my life, Sweetheart. You never take away from it." Haley swore.

Her hand rolled up the back of his neck to cradle it while climbing onto her tip toes as her mouth hurried to mesh with his. Her lips was sucking and nipping at his like she was starving.

His hands moved to her back pocket, slipping his fingers inside to stroke her ass. The girl made him crazy, but he belonged to and with her. They were caught up in each other, totally in love. Nathan started taking his plump mouth down Haley's neck in the dim room. She hummed in pleasure. There lips mingled again and his hands roamed the petal soft skin between her jeans and the bottom of her tee. She trembled, excited and aroused by him. Unfortunately, Luke and Nikki decided to disturb them.

"May I have a turn?" Nikki asked already reaching for Nate. Lucas stepped beside Haley.

It was all in vain, Haley took her beau's hand and started walking backwards, leading him to their room. Looking into her soulful eyes, he got the implication. Letting go he raced to the stereo, cutting it off and shoved the stragglers to the door.

"Sorry, Guys. Party's over. You don't have to go home, but you got to stay the hell out of our room!

Early the next morning, Haley entered the walk in closet. They were expected at the James for breakfast, because Jimmy had assumed the kids had returned to his estate after the Super Bowl party. She returned with clothing for herself and an a new black warm up suit for Nathan. He had been admiring it in a catalog since school started. She had even got Mouth and Skills to help him pick out a hot pair of tennis shoes to go with them.

"Wow, Hales this is nice. Thanks." He smiled before kissing her soundly.

"Mmmm." After savoring his kiss, Haley pulled him over to the closet. "There's more."

She showed him that half the closet and dresser were filled with apparel for him. He examined the cool items. There was nothing he didn't like. A prideful Hales walked over to him and took his hands in her. She could sense his apprehension at receiving the gifts.

" I though you might look hot in these things. They all reminded me of you."

'Yeah! Their awesome, Hales. You didn't have to."

"Since I started the emancipation thing, it's like this isn't your place instead of mind. I just want you to feel at home here. I want you remember this is ours and if I wasn't for you, I wouldn't know what it felt like to call somewhere home."

Nate sat at the edge of the bed in silence. Haley was always so thoughtful and generous. It scared him a little. He feared it may be more out of obligation because of what they went through together with his Aunt Deb instead of general affection and love for him, but he was willing to accept that as long as she remained the center of his world.

"This is too much, Hales. You always treat me so well."

She joined him on the mattress, turning his face to hers and rubbing her finger along the slight cleft in his chin. She mussed his ebony hair and kissed his currently closed eyes.

"I know what you're thinking and you have to stop. I thought you knew me. I thought you trusted me." Haley read him.

His cobalt orbs opened up, watching her carefully. "I do. Completely."

"No you don't or you would know I did these things out of love for you and not that I feel indebted. We share something wonderful...This is why you didn't want go to New Jersey with me. Isn't it? You think I feel like your some charity case?"

His mouth hung to a large O. She could decipher him so well. She put her arms around his middle and let her soft brown eyes glance over his unsure expression. Her tone was low and loving.

"Stop underestimating yourself, Baby. I'm the one counting my blessings. We're a team, Nate. Don't you realize your my equal? So what if you aren't at Princeton or may not attend college at all. You know the stuff as well as I do. You will never be an embarrassment or hassle to me. Never, Sweetheart!...You know more financial and real estate jargon than Donald Trump. I don't know if I'll ever remember it all... You know what it really takes to run a business. You're as articulate as you are handsome and I'm so proud to have you as the ultimate best friend and love of my life...I won't make it through school without you there. I have got to have you, Nathan! I need you so much. My heart and mind are with you."

Her hand cradled his cheek and she nuzzled her nose against his face as he sighed and agreed with her by shaking his head. His arms gathered at the back of her narrow hips and he held her so gently, yet so close, rubbing her back and sniffing her sugary scent. He felt so safe in her arms, no worries or fears. He thanked God for her many times a day.

Gazing at the clock, Haley reluctantly pulled away, giving him a sensational kiss before rising. "I'm going to get dressed. Get your butt in the shower, Mister." She giggled, slapping him on the bottom as he followed her instructions.

He headed for the shower in the bedroom. She gathered some items and prepared to use the bath in the hall, but was stopped when she found the her boyfriend had left the door cracked.

Nathan was disrobing. She watched as he removed his lounge pants and boxers. She tried to force herself to look away, but she couldn't. It was wrong to be a voyeur, but he was so captivating. She was infatuated by her awesome body and manly features. She sucked in her breath as his tight ass seductively dance to the sexy hip hop song playing on the radio.

As he walked over to the sink to get his washcloth, she notice his eyes were red. Nathan was crying! But from the cocky look on his face as he examined it in the mirror, they were tears of joy. He continued his sensual moves, she had no idea he could move like that! He didn't have rhythm like that when everyone else was around.

He reached over to a nearby shelf to retrieve a new bar of soap, giving her a full frontal view of the guy she had dreamed of every night for years. The reality far better than her imagination could stretch. She couldn't move, although Nathan wrapped a towel around his waist and headed for the door. Her legs were as heavy as cement . In the nick of time, she got her feet moving into the hall just as he shut the door. Damn! She wanted him again. Hell, when did she not? He turned her on in every way. She rushed to the shower, deciding cold water should start it off.

Breakfast At The James

Nathan chased a squealing Haley and Taylor from the study and into the den, before the girls turned on him and wrestled him to the floor. The tickled him and kept taking turns jumping on him until a throat cleared. Bouncing up bashfully, both girls peered over the couch to find a room filled with the Sawyer clan. Haley had completely forgotten that Mr. James had invited them to breakfast, hoping to mend some of the fences his wife broke right before Nate moved in with them.

"Nathan." She called, waving her hand up and down where he was sitting on the ground trying to catch his breath. He scampered to his feet, excited to see them.

"Hi!" The pair waved before going to greet everyone individually and showing off Taylor since she was close to them now. Jules was not impressed with her daughters growing appeal for her unknown sibling.

"Breakfast is ready!" She informed everyone, hoping to end this little play date with the Sawyers before Karen wanted to exchange recipes, that geek. Luke was asking her baby out and Jimmy was inviting these losers to holiday event.

Ogling Larry as he strode pass with the others, she chewed on her lip. He was kinda of fine and she didn't remember the last time Jimmy had touched her. Besides, looking at simple little Karen, she was sure the woman was giving Larry what he needed.

The doorbell rang before the could make it through the foyer. Leading the way, Jimmy paused and turned around.

"Who could that be?" He wondered aloud and Luke followed him.

"Oh. I forgot to mention it. I invited someone else." He sneered warranting a suspicious glare from his sister and father

"Lucas Scott!" His mother exclaimed. " I'm very sorry for his rudeness." She apologized.

Mr. James opened the door as the boy face the crowd.

"She's doesn't have many friends. I just figured they would want to get to know Nikki." Luke shrugged.

In came Nikki, pushing a stroller. The room held it's silence as she retrieve a chubby dark haired little girl with olive skin and vibrant blue eyes. She was beautiful, struggling to get out of mother's arms and down on the floor.

"So this is why Nikki had been sent away." Haley thought as the child made a mad dash for her. She bent down and picked up the bubbly child, already enamored by her as everyone else doted over the infant.

"She's gorgeous." was the first nice thing Nathan had said to Nikki in years as he shook the babies paten leather shoe. "How old is she?"

"Thanks. She's eighteen months." She said curtly, anger by the child fascination with Haley. She hated that sweet little bitch!

"What's her name?" Haley added as the little one tilted her head sideways before giving her a sloppy kiss on the cheek.

Nikki crossed the room quickly and snatched the toddler from her arms. " Her names Helena." Nikki shoved the weeping girl into Nathan's embrace. "Helena Scott."

The intent of her words was obvious as she eyed Nathan. His immediate response was to turn to Haley. She fainted before he could speak. A smirking Lucas was the first to her side...

Pamela