Note: This Chapter takes places in Feb. The last chapter took place in Dec. A few weeks before Haley's birthday. So Haley is now 16 and Sam is still 16 also. Let me know if there's any confusion.

In The Air Tonight

Home in the valley, Home in the city, Home isn't prettyAin't no home for me

Sixteen is a complicated age for anyone. More complicated when you love your best friend, but can't be together. Even more complicated when you have few family roots, almost no friends, and no place to call home.

Sam and Haley had stayed true to their agreement to stay platonic since her attack, and just be friends, but decisions have consequences.

Other girls noticed Sam, which wasn't anything new, but finally in Wisconsin, one had caught his eye in return. They were still just friends, but it was easy to see both wanted more.

While Haley on the other hand was lost inside. First the attack, then her father died. She drifted aimlessly, unable to rebound. Wanting nothing, but needing everything.

This lethal combination between the pair simmered for weeks until one night in February it finally boiled over.

When Sam walked in the door, the motel room was completely dark besides the light bursting from the TV. Quickly he stepped in, and locked the door behind him, following protocol. Sam gave his eyes a moment to adjust to the lack of light. That's when he spotted Haley.

Sitting alone on the floor at the base of one of the queen beds, knees tucked under her chin. She didn't even look his way.

Taking off his heavy jacket, Sam tossed it on the bed. Silently he went, and sat beside her on the floor, his eyes falling to the TV. When Haley didn't make a sound, Sam questioned her. "What are you watching?" Sam asked casually.

Never turning to look his way, chocolate eyes glued on the TV, Haley answered quietly. "Night of the living dead," The title eerily ironic to her true twisted feelings inside.

Sam nodded with acknowledgement. "Nice choice." He smiled, grin wide on his face.

Settling in beside her, his best friend, and lone companion, Sam watched the movie.

"Where's Dean?" Sam questioned making small talk, surprised his brother wasn't here since he had been when Sam left.

"Dad called, he needed an extra hand. Dean said he'd be back tomorrow." Haley delivered absent and detached.

Sensing something was off with Haley, but also knowing if she didn't bring it up, he shouldn't push her anymore, Sam stayed quiet. He tried to reach her, but lately no one got in under the surface, not even herself.

Abruptly Haley turned to him, something Sam could have sworn was sadness directed at him touched her eyes. "You're late." Two simple words spoken, that said volumes.

Watching Haley carefully, Sam shrugged his shoulders. "I walked her home." He explained simply.

Nodding to his answer, Haley turned away again, staring back at the TV as if she cared. Pinching her lower lip between her teeth, Haley held back the tears that stung her eyes. Sure 'this girl' was just a friend, but Sam cared more for her, Haley could see it in his eyes. She was loosing him, like she looses everyone.

Haley had been off more than her usual grief for the last week now. Sam could always sense her, feel her, and something was wrong. He just couldn't put his finger on it, and every time he tried to question her, Haley got testy with him, so he stopped.

Close to an hour passed, as they sat in silence, a new found awkwardness to their company. It made Sam's skin crawl. He hadn't felt this way toward Haley before; it was like waking up, and finding himself a stranger. He couldn't reach her, not this time, she wouldn't let him in.

Home in the darkness, Home on the highway, Home isn't my wayHome I'll never be

Since the moment Sam walked in the door, Haley had been tossing an idea around in her head. Was tonight the night? Could she really go through with it? Truthfully, Haley had been contemplating 'it', ever since 'she' began to sparkle in his eyes, but uncertainty held Haley at bay. She had never gone that far before, neither had Sam, but she loved him. She wanted him to be the one, she wanted him back.

Seeing the look in his eyes tonight, Haley felt confirmation, she made up her mind. She wasn't going to loose him, she couldn't bare it. Not to 'her', not to anyone

Without warning, Haley placed her hand gently over his, drawing his attention.

"Haley?" Sam turned to her, question in his concerned eyes. Surprised she suddenly wanted to acknowledge him.

Looking into whiskey eyes she loved most, Haley admitted something.

"I missed you." Heartache edged in her voice.

A soft radiant smile filled Sam's face, touched by her answer. "I missed you too…"

Sam easily tried to return the sentiment, but Haley stopped him halfway, as she leaned over, letting her lips silence him.

Sam felt a spark shoot off through him, as Haley's soft plump lips grazed his. She hadn't kissed him in months. Her rules, and this was completely out of the blue, but he still loved it, loved her.

Reaching up, his hand cupped her cheek in his palm, as Sam gently kissed Haley back.

Their lips moved together, gentle with familiarity and youthful wanting. This kiss was full of implication, and had nothing to do with friendship. Their mouths parted like a sea, their lips intertwined, as Haley brushed her tongue across his pout, asking for permission.

Being older and a boy, the full weight of the moment fell on Sam's shoulders. As the seconds passed, Sam's mouth parted letting their tongues delicately meet, and they didn't pull apart. Being the good hearted boy he was and her protector, Sam broke the heated kiss. Pulling back, he slightly shook his head for clarity.

"Haley?" He questioned her, confusion on his breath, surprise hung in his whiskey eyes. Uncertain where this was all coming from and what it meant.

She stared into big puppy dog eyes that reached inside her soul, and offered the only hope of fixing her. Eyes that felt more familiar to her than her own, Haley refused to back down. She had made up her mind; she was doing this, giving herself to him. She knew if she did, he'd be all hers once again.

Never explaining, Haley pulled back from Sam. Taking him by further surprise, she reached for the hem of her tee shirt, and nervously pulled it up over her head.

Swallowing hard, Sam felt dazed as Haley's exposed skin came into his view. He had seen parts of her before, but never from this angle. Sam could hardly believe what she was doing, his mind almost incapable of comprehending it.

Clutching her shirt in trembling hands, holding it close to her bare chest to retrain a little modesty, Haley gazed over at Sam.

"Sammy?" She called to him, nerves in her quiet voice.

Vulnerability hung in Haley's big chocolate eyes, as her orbs begged him not to turn her away. Screaming she needed him.

Sam's heart began to race in his chest, his throat dried up. Haley had never done anything like this before, but Sam knew what she was offering, it was clear as day.

Burn out the day, Burn out the nightI can't see no reason to put up a fightI'm living for givin' the devil his dueAnd I'm burnin', I'm burnin', I'm burnin' for you

Unable to stop himself, or what he was feeling, Sam reached out, and gently touched her supple cheek again with endearment. His knuckles softly stroked the rounded flesh as his breath quickened. Sam watched breathless as her eyes fluttered close, and her face leaned into his touch.

Breaking his resolve, Sam leaned over to her, capturing her mouth back in his sweet embrace. Delicately, softly, he loved on her, cherishing her the way his heart did.

Taking the lead even though Haley could see in Sam's eyes, he already knew where this was heading. Haley broke the kiss, and slowly leaned back onto the floor, smiling softly, as she watched Sam follow her movements.

Sam's kindhearted face came to hover above her, his shaggy loose hair hanging down, as his arms braced himself on either side of her. Haley leaned up on her elbows, and met his lips. Kissing him softly, Haley pulled back, and saw uncertainty in Sam's eyes.

"Don't do this to me, Hales. Dad would kill me if he found out." Sam begged, his heart torn between her, and what he knew he wasn't suppose to do. Kissing was one thing, but Dad and Dean would have his hide if they found out he had sex with her. Not to mention, he had just left Rachel's side. A girl he knew had a crush on him as much as he did her, even though it was nothing compared to the way he felt about Haley.

Lying back down on the dingy carpet, Haley stared up at Sam hanging above her. Locked onto his whiskey eyes, Haley covered her exposed skin with her arm.

"Then don't do it, it's ok." She offered him a simple out, but she wasn't willing to be the one to pull away. He had to, she couldn't, she was too broken to back away from the edge.

Staring down on Haley, the beautiful angel he had loved, and wanted for as long as he noticed girls. Sam knew he was weak to her, he always had been. Her creamy skin lying below him, as her piercing nervous eyes begged him not to reject her. Sam never had a chance.

"I can't." Sam broke with a heavy breath, before lowering onto Haley to recapture her lips. Sam found her eager and waiting. They kissed softly, slowly creating a moment, as their hands held onto each other.

Feeling him surrender, proving he loved her as much as she loved him, Haley shifted her position beneath him. Heart pounding nervously out of control as Sam's weight came to rest in just the right way.

Sam choked on a sharp breath against her lips with Haley's unexpected movement, unprepared for the overwhelming way it would feel lying on her in such a way.

Time is the essence, Time is the season, Time ain't no reasonGot no time to slow

Pulling back, Sam gazed down on Haley with a wide contagious grin. Mesmerizing like looking into the sun. Stroking the hair from her face, Sam made sure the desire for this was still in her eyes. Finding affirmation, Sam reached behind his neck, and began to pull his shirt off.

Always ready to lend a hand with him, Haley reached for his stomach, helping him push the fabric up.

Leaning up, Sam rested on his knees, as he pulled the shirt over his head, and off his arms before playfully tossing it on Haley's face.

Giggles erupted from under the cotton; Sam's face glowed with his shining, earth shattering smile, as a few chuckles escaped him too with the sound of her laughter. He had missed the sound of her happiness.

Pulling the shirt off her face, and throwing it aside, Haley found Sam's eyes waiting for her.

Something new hung in his gaze, something heated, and wanting that made Haley's belly stir. Sam had only looked at her in such a way once before, now she understood what he had wanted. She liked it, being wanted that much.

Reaching up Haley ran delicate fingers down his tight chest to his taunt stomach, exploring him with a playful smile on her lips.

Looking up, Haley watched as Sam lowered back down on her slowly. Nervousness and wanting mirroring in their locked eyes, this was new, but exciting.

His weight settled on her, his warm skin rubbed against hers. It felt safe and enveloping, but also smooth and thick.

Their lips found each other quickly, moving faster this time. They kissed with eager anticipation and a desire that rumbled up deep from within.

Knowing where this was going, Sam's gut urged him to explore what was finally his to discover. Slipping from her lips, he trailed light kisses along her jaw line, going for her neck that called to him. Her soft supple skin smelt sweet under his noise, tasted like nectar on his lips.

Reaching the sensitive skin of her neck, his face nuzzled the curved flesh.

"I never could say no to you." Sam admitted with a heated, delirious breath.

Haley stared up at the popcorn ceiling in heaven, her bare back lie on the dingy, dirty carpet below. Sam's warm skin and his teasing nose above. Her lady fingers tangled in his brown, loose locks holding him close.

Sam's breath felt hot on her neck, mixed with the touch of his nose, tickled Haley's skin and sent a confession from her lips.

"I can't loose you, Sammy. I couldn't bear it." She admitted her truth too. This is how she knew she wouldn't loose Sam. Knowing he couldn't turn her away.

Deep in her heart Haley knew she only did it, because she loved him, couldn't live without him. Especially not after what she had already lost.

Sam's lips held onto her fruity tasting skin, his mouth rounding the curve of her collarbone, before her words stopped him.

Pulling back to look in her eyes, Sam chuckled. "Not possible." Hearing her admit her neediness for him pierced Sam's heart. He'd be lying if he said he didn't need Haley, he had always needed her, always would.

Dipping down, Sam brushed his nose to hers, in an Eskimo kiss, endearing smile on his face.

More giggles erupted from Haley, as she squirmed underneath her best friend, feeling completely safe and loved. Real happiness filled her heart for the first time since her father's death.

Her fidgeting body below him sent a groan fumbling off Sam's lips, as his face crashed in the curve of her neck in response, trying to hold himself together.

Taking a deep breath to calm what he was feeling, Sam lifted up and looked into Haley's eyes. Softly stroking her cheek bone with his thumb, Sam questioned her before they went any further.

"Are you sure this is what you want? We don't have to do this." His voice came out in a whisper, but the look in his eyes said she held all the cards.

Her heart raced under Sam's gaze. Haley knew all she had to do was say the word and he'd stop, but looking up at Sam, she didn't want too. Haley loved Sammy, now she wanted to show him how much. "You're my best friend, Sam. You're the only person I'd trust to do this with… I'm sure." Haley whispered back, and then silenced him with a kiss.

Burn out the day, Burn out the nightI'm not the one to tell you what's wrong and what's rightI've seen suns that were freezing and lives that were throughBut I'm burnin', I'm burnin', I'm burnin' for you

"Burnin for You" Blue Oyster

Note: Try to understand. This was going to happen eventually. This is where Sam and Haley were leading all along. And after loosing her Father, Haley needs Sam. I'm not saying this is the best way for her to need. I wouldn't recommend it. But look at the environment they've grown up in. And she feel threatened by this other girl. So Haley made Sam hers, so he could never leave her. Her biggest fear, loosing someone else.

Wanted to explain who Rachel is. She's Rachel Nave as mention on SPN in episode's… Season two "What is and what should never be" and she is also mentioned in Season five "Swan Song". Both times mentioned as Sam's prom date.