Winners and Losers
Chapter 21
Thank you guys for the fabulous reviews !! Like I said, it really helps and here we go again, another update so soon! So more answers will be revealed, just keep in mind that no one is a saint in this story, Nathan, Lucas and certainly not Haley, so don't be too hard on them. They make mistakes and that's the point, their young and still finding their way. But then again, it's nice to read such comments, it means that I'm doing my job, hehe. Lucas is an ass and I am not denying it, but remember he's hurt and Nathan was just as bad as he was and quite frankly, he still doesn't trust Nathan nor his feelings for Haley. Btw, Lucas last line was meant to taunt Nathan. He did tell Haley, he just won't have to tell her again.
Also, I loved last night's episode. I think they handled Brooke's attack, Q's death pretty good, a little soapish nothing as bad as the Carrie story. I feel bad for Sam, I do but I just don't like her as much as I liked Q. It was also nice to see more references with Q, I hope he gets justice. I feel bad for Peyton and don't understand why there's this cancer/pregnancy scare. For oursakes, I hope its just a miscarriage because cancer would just be making it way too over the top. I'm also a fan of a Julian/Brooke hook up but at the same time I don't think Brooke should get Peyton's sloppy seconds either. I still think they should bring the doctor guy from season 5. What if Brooke took Peyton to the hospital and she meets him again!? Also, I felt the whole Owen thing came out of nowhere and was a little forced but at the same time, Owen had a point, he just didn't realize how bad the situation was with Sam. I actually hope that Sam does not stay too long on the show, I mean she's not Q and I think after this whole thing with the attacker/shooter storyline is done that I think she should go off on tour with Mia or something. I thought Dawson was funny but felt out of place, his ideas were whack but they made me chuckle.
I love Jamie but that whole talent show thing was corny, I'm sorry.. he wasn't funny at all and his piano sucked even more.. talk about the most forced thing ever. As much as I love Jamie, I think maybe he is getting a little bit more screen time as he should, it seems as if his storyline mirrors Nathan in a way.. I would love to see it more with him and Haley, she is his mother after all, although I love the father/son moments.. anything NHJ is always good. I love my Naley, I just wish they get it on already. I mean, the have guns, drug users, liquor but they can't show two married people getting their freak on! LoLz, but it is nice that we've seen a little more passion between Nathan and Haley. Also, I feel bad for Nathan, I do hope he gets his shot but at the same time, I'd love for him to define himself outside a basketball player. He's already a good husband and father, but I'm wondering if there is more to him than just that. It was great to see him "comeback" but I would love to see him being defined as something other than a basketball player. But we'll see.. I'm hoping for a season 7.. please please! I can't believe that season 6 is halfway done, I still feel like they got a lot legs left and I think a season 7 will help bring the show to a great ending where Mark can finally wrap everything up. The finale in season 4 actually would've made a great series finale but I'm hoping for something like that in season 7 where we take it back old school, we get back to the relationship between Lucas and Nathan and their issues with Dan. Bring back Karen again for a little bit and Whitey, how about a Whitey funeral for either the opening of season 7 or the ending? I don't know just a thought....
Sorry for any grammar/spelling, I could only proofread so much on my own. Anyways, here we go… please review!!!
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"I waited all this time for Haley to figure out what a dog you were … but don't worry man, I won't tell Haley how you slept with her sister…"
Nathan felt sick, he felt like he was going to throw up. "At least.. I won't have to tell her again.." Lucas smirked even wider. Lucas watched as his brother ran off and couldn't hide the grin on his face. He casually walked over to where Nathan dropped his basketball, picked it up and resumed playing. Lucas had to wonder if Nathan's feelings were actually for real. At this point, he didn't care, the point is that he got her away from Haley and that's all that mattered. He knew he'd upset Haley but it was for her own good. He knew one day that Haley would understand and that she'll thank him for opening her eyes to the real Nathan Scott.
Nathan ran off the rivercourt and jumped into his car and drove like a bat out of hell. He reached for his phone and tried to dial Haley's number but it was off and went straight to voicemail. He drove straight to her house and saw that her parent's weren't there. He knocked and rang the bell but no one answered. He even went so far as to climb up the tree next to Haley's window to see if she had locked herself up in her room. He had to go see her, to explain his side of the story.
He looked into her dark room and saw that she wasn't home. He climbed back down and went back into his car. He passed by Karen's Café but it was closed, he took the long way back home, maybe he would find Haley wondering Tree Hill somewhere. He made it back to his house and dropped his duffle bag by the front door. He walked up the stairs and saw a faint glow from his bedroom.
He cautiously walked inside, he already had enough surprises for the day. He opened the door and was shocked to see his room lit by candles everywhere and there sprawled on his bed was Haley, dressed only in a white silk robe. He had to remember to breath just taking the site of the beauty before him.
"What's.. what's this?" Nathan muttered after the initial shock had worn out. Haley loved his reaction, it was just what she was going for.
"I was thinking of flowers .. but I figured that it's something you can do.." She winked at him and made herself a little more comfortable as she shifted into a more provocative position.
"Hales.." He said as he walked over to his bed and took a seat next to her. "What happened with Luc.."
"SHHH!!" She silenced him by putting her finger on his lips. "I don't want to talk about him.. I only want to be with you.." Haley said as she closed the gap between them and placed her luscious lips on his. Nathan was getting lost in the kiss, it had been far too long since he had the pleasure, the honor of kissing Haley James. But he quickly broke away, letting reality take over.
"Wait.. Hales.." Nathan tried to pull away but Haley wasn't having it.
"Nathan.." She pouted and forced her lips back on his. He knew he should stop, knew they had to talk but he was having a hard time focusing on that while Haley was currently struggling to get his shirt off.
"Hales.." He tried to muster his strength again. "..we should talk.."
"Talk later.." She muttered against his lips. "I love you .. and I miss you .. and I need you now!" She said breathlessly leaving no room for arguments as she removed his shirt and her hand grazed across his chest and stomach. And just like that all logic flew out the window.
"I love you.." Nathan muttered against her lips as he left a trail down to the soft spot on her neck. He pushed her back onto the bed and laid on top of her. Their lips frantically met each other, battling for control. "God.. I've missed you.." Nathan mumbled against her lips as he removed the robe from Haley. She pried open his belt, his jeans and boxers coming off shortly there after.
She gasped when she felt his powerful erection press up against her stomach. God she missed that special part of him, the part of him that could relieve the quivering between her legs. Nathan moved his hand down her side and on her thighs, spreading her legs, which she did so willingly. She was already so wet and Nathan had to keep his cool or else he could go right there and then.
"Nathan.. please.." She begged as he hit the soft spot on her neck again. Now this is a homecoming, Nathan thought to himself. His last remnants of will power left him and he thrust his hips forward, his whole length ramming right through her. She felt pain but more importantly pleasure. She gasped for air but couldn't speak, her mouth forming a perfect "O." Nathan gripped her hips tightly and rocked his body back and forth with deadly speed. Haley couldn't believe how close she already was but then again it has been a few days. It was a good thing no one was home but it wouldn't have mattered, nothing could stop Haley from crying out Nathan's name in pleasure. It only made him go faster as his favorite mantra kept playing itself off Haley's lips.
Nathan could see her trying to hold back, to fight off the wave of pleasure that was sure to hit her. He placed one hand on her shoulders and changed positions as he lowered his body on hers. Sweat formed on both their bodies as they moved as one. He needed her to come and come now, there was only so much more he could take before he himself went.
"Come for me baby.." He whispered in her ears and took a hold of her mouth with his lips. It was all she needed as she practically screamed into his mouth, her tight walls caving in on Nathan and he couldn't hold back either as he spilled everything he had in her.
He collapsed on top of her, neither of them caring that Nathan was crushing Haley beneath him. She didn't mind, she missed the feel of his warm body pressed up against her. Haley wrapped her arms around Nathan, enjoying the feel of his muscular back. They tried to catch their breaths as sweat continued to pour from their bodies. They laid there for a few minutes in complete and content silence.
Haley's body was still humming from the immense pleasure she just received and she licked her lips in anticipation as Nathan was still inside her, hard as ever, and she knew it wouldn't take Nathan long to get back on the saddle sort of speak. Nathan looked up into her deep soulful brown eyes, getting lost in them, not thinking or caring about the world outside his bedroom. Right now, it was just him and her, two people who love each other. It couldn't be as complicated or as simple as that. He leaned forward and kissed her once more and didn't stop, as he slowly began to rock his hips back and forth once again.
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"Whatever it is your worrying about .. just stop.." Haley said as she rested her head against Nathan's chest, her fingers tracing small circles across his abs.
"How do you know I'm worried? You can't even see me." Nathan questioned.
"You think I need my eyes to see what's going on with you.." Haley grinned and sat up on her elbows to look at him. "What's on your mind?" She questioned, but before he could reply she beat him to it. "I totally forgot.. how was the rest of your trip.. did your parents give you a hard time about leaving early?"
"Umm.. well my mom was kind of giving me grief this morning.. and my dad.. well.. let's just say that I don't think he notice that I left." Nathan gave a hesitant smile. The truth was the doctors were keeping him in a self induced coma to minimize the risks of any brain damage he could've suffered from the last heart attack. They needed to run more tests and needed a few more days so they could run an MRI and compare it with his previous.
"Well.. you're here now.. so that's all that matters." Haley stated and leaned up to give Nathan a quick kiss.
"I'm glad to be back.." Nathan replied, he hated to ruin the moment but they eventually had to talk about the big bad elephant in the room. "Look Hales. . I ran into Lucas.."
"I don't want to about him." She said quickly and rested her head back on Nathan's chest.
"Hales.." Nathan whined. She turned around to face him but couldn't look at him. She sighed. "I think that my friendship with him is really over.."
Flashback (Earlier)
"Oh crap.. I have to go." Brooke said as she held out the garbage bag in front of him.
"Go huh?" Lucas questioned.
"Yeah.. I need to pick up dry cleaning."
"On a Sunday."
"Exactly.. Sunday.. they close early.. I'll be back before you know it."
Lucas laughed. "Like I'm going to fall for that… Just say you don't want to help me clean up this place."
"Lucas, I'm serious.. I told you I'd help you out and I will.. I just need to run this quick errand.. if I don't pick it up today then I'd have to wait until Tuesday because they close early on Monday and I got cheer practice late tomorrow.."
"This dry cleaning place has awful times.." Lucas smirked.
"No.. I'm just busy.. don't worry I'll be quick.. I'll be back before you know it.."
"Uh-hu.. I won't hold my breath.."
"Funny Scott… anyways I'm going to go.. don't miss me too much.." And with that Brooke was off.
Not less than ten minutes later, Lucas heard the door open and close.
"I didn't believe it when you said you'd come right back.." Lucas turned around but his smile quickly faded when he saw that it was Haley, not Brooke that opened the door.
"What're you doing here?" He quickly questioned.
"I forgot something .. I heard noises up here.." Haley walked around and saw the golf course they had spent building was already taken down.
"Luke.. what're you doing?" Haley asked and even Lucas could hear the pain in her voice.
"I'm taking it down.. there's no use for it anymore." He felt like a jerk for saying it but knew he must remain strong.
"How could you say that Luke? This was our place.." Haley said softly and shook her head.
"Kind of like how your dating Nathan.."
"Luke.. I'm sorry I didn't tell you.. I wanted to .. I did.."
"You don't get it, do you?" Lucas asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Yes you lied.. lied to me in front of my face for years and what's worst was the fact that it was him!"
"Lucas.."
"YOU of all people knew what he did to me all those years ago… what he did to me when I joined the team this year!"
"Luke, I know .. I tried my best .."
"What? Tried your best to what.. for him to stop.. to stop with the name calling.. to stop with the bullying .. stop him from tying me up and ditching me in an empty field.. and the whole time we found out the truth about us, he has made it a point to make my life a living hell..did you try to reason with him before or after you dropped your panties for him!"
Haley had enough and slapped him. He wasn't surprised but he'll be damn if he's the bad guy in all this.
"Funny.. you're sleeping with the enemy and I'm the one that gets slapped.. open your eyes Haley, he's just using you!"
"He's not! He loves me .. and I love him.. Luke.. I'm just asking you to understand.."
"No!!… I can never understand how my supposed best friend is sleeping with the guy who's made it a mission in his life to ruin me."
Haley knew he made a valid point but also knew that Lucas was stubborn, just like his brother.
"Luke.. he's been trying .. that has to mean something.. look I'm not asking you to just forgive and forget what he did to you… but please Luke.. don't think for a minute that I didn't think about you .. I tried my best to reason with him .. and you're right I could've tried harder but dammit Luke, I love him .. it's not my fault I did.. it just happened and it's something I can't just wish away."
"For me? Haley please.. don't try to make yourself a martyr.."
"Luke I have done everything I could for you guys to work things out but both of you are equally as stubborn.. and for the record Luke.. it's because of me that the hazing stopped.. and it's because of me that your even on the team."
Lucas raised his eyebrow. "What're you talking about?"
If she was going to come clean, she might as well come out with everything. "Nathan lost on purpose.."
"Huh? At the river court? You mean to tell me he lost on purpose.."
"Yes.." She softly muttered.
"Ha.. that's the biggest joke if I ever heard one myself.. is that one he told you? Please Haley.. I beat him fair and square."
"You were going to go for a lay up.." Haley muttered and paced back and forth, not looking at Lucas. "But you were hesitating if you should use the fade away.. so Nathan made it easy for you.. he took a half step back.. you saw the opening .. you took it .. Nathan was close enough to block it but he didn't.. and you made the shot.."
Lucas stood there shocked, since when did Haley know a thing about basketball. For years, him and the guys have tried to teach her the sport but with no avail.
".. or something like that.." Haley muttered this time looking at Lucas' shocked expression. "At least that's what Nathan told me.."
"You're .. you're lying.." Lucas' voice was shaky.
"You think I could've said all that on my own.." Haley pointed out.
He knew she was telling the truth, knew that that's what happened that night on the river court. He remembered Nathan taking that half step but just figured he was caught off guard and didn't have time to react and block the ball.
"He.. he lost on purpose.." He muttered.
"Yes.."
Lucas' anger only grew. That night on the Rivercourt meant everything to him. It was years of built up anger, frustration, humiliation that resulted in him finally getting one over the great Nathan Scott. Now he just found out that it was all a lie, everything around him was a lie. Nathan should've won that night, he didn't deserve his place on the Raven's squad. It was a blow to his stomach, his pride.. his core.
"So this whole time he lost on purpose.. but still made it a point to make my life a living hell.." Lucas shook his head. "So not only did I have to see him everyday at practice but he had this over my head the whole time while he knew he could've beat me but now he could at least get to me while I'm on the team.. thanks Haley.. thanks for everything!" Lucas walked over to the edge of the roof and looked down on the street.
"I started to tutor him in exchange .. he stopped picking on you.. I'm sorry Luke.."
"Not as sorry as I am.." Lucas turned around to face Haley.
"Luke.. I know I hurt you but please .. Nathan's been civil.. I know it doesn't make up for all the times he was an ass to you but please Luke.. you're my best friend .. he's my boyfriend.. I can't keep choosing sides here.. I'm not asking you to be friends with him .."
"And what.. pretend everything is fine when it's not.. Haley.. he's using you to just get to me and you're letting him.."
"Luke.. please it's not like that.. look he loves me.. I can't explain it but he does.. and I love him .. when you get to know him.. you'll realize that he's not the guy that everyone thinks he is…"
"Haley.. it's him or me.. it's as simple as that.."
"Luke.. no!" She pleaded.
"Haley.. yes!" He mocked. "Like I said, he's using you and the faster you realize that.. the better off you'll be .... you may think you love him Haley.. but you don't.. I get it .. he's good looking, charming even.. it's all an act.. he uses that with girls all the time.. I didn't think you'd fall for it but whatever .. it's okay.. the sooner you cut him off the better.. you'll be.."
"I can not believe you just said that.. I do love him.. I LOVE him and I know it's hard for you to understand.."
"I can't believe your falling for all his crap.. you know how he is with girls.."
"I know his past.."
"Do you?! Do you really?"
"I know he's been with other girls.. and it's okay.. it was before we got back together.."
"How about when you guys were together?"
"He is not cheating on me…"
"Well I don't have proof that he's cheating on you now.. which he probably is .. lord knows where he went off to these past few days .. but whatever.. why did you guys break up the first time?"
Haley shook her head. "We.. I just wasn't ready yet back then.. it was my fault.. I pushed Nathan away .. and by the time I tried to talk to him.. the damage was already done.."
"You said this was freshmen year right .. when you were sick.."
"Yeah.."
"You didn't push Nathan away.. he just found a different chick to hook up with.. God.. you of all people should know what a player he turned out to be.."
"Look Luke.. that was after …"
"Quentin Field's.." Lucas interrupted. "That party I went to with Taylor.."
"Huh?"
"You remember right?"
"Yeah.. you got wasted.. you and Taylor didn't get home and your mom grounded you .. how could I forget.."
"I saw your 'boyfriend' there.. he had quite the night.."
"That was a long time ago.."
".. with Taylor.." He finished.
"Taylor? What?"
"I was passed out on the couch .. Taylor gave me her keys cuz she was drinking too much .. I woke up and saw Nathan coming out one of the bedrooms .. Taylor came walking out right after him.."
"No.."
"YES.. and I remember Taylor being very friendly back then .. it doesn't take a genius to figure out what happened between the two of them.."
"No.. you're .. you're lying.."
"Why would I lie?.. I thought by now you realized what an ass he really is.. I guess he's just good at covering tracks.."
She slapped him again, she didn't know why but she just snapped. The thought of him and her sister made her sick. It couldn't be true, Nathan wouldn't dare do that, would he?
"You're just trying to put doubts into my head.. I won't let you.."
"I guess you made your choice.."
"What?"
"Me or him.. I see you choose him .. it's hard to believe that you've turned into one of his bimbos.. I actually thought you were better than that.. I guess I was wrong.. we're done here.. you can go now.." Lucas simply stated and the two of them just stood there, neither moving. "Here bring this to the dumpster out back will you.." Lucas said handing her black trash bag.
Haley's eyes welled up with tears as she took a step back from. She couldn't believe that after all these years of friendship that this was it, this was the end, all the memories and laughter all thrown away. And he thought Nathan was such an ass, he should look in the mirror, Haley thought. She turned around and bolted for the door.
"Don't say I didn't warn you when he breaks your heart!!" Lucas called out and Haley ran as fast as she could. She made it home a short time later and knew that Lucas had to be lying. There was no way Nathan could do that. She looked at her watch and knew that he would be arriving in a few hours. She wasn't going to let Lucas take any more from her.
End Flashback
Haley sat on the bed, her knees curled up to her chin, Nathan's thin sheets covering her nude form. She sighed, "I can't believe he's resorting to lies now.." Haley shook her head. "Don't worry … I didn't believe him for a second.. I know you would never do something like that.." Haley reached out and stroke Nathan's cheeks.
He sat there, quiet, his face as serious as sin. Haley looked at him curiously and was now getting nervous.
"You.. you wouldn't right.." Her voice shaky.
"Haley.." Nathan choked out.
"Oh God.. you .. you slept with my sister?!" Haley pulled back in fear.
"No.. no!" Nathan shook his head. "I didn't sleep with Taylor.. I mean that night.. we slept together.. like in the same room.. I never had sex with her.."
"Ohh.." Haley felt relieved. "Sorry I panicked just now.." She tried to laugh it off.
"But.."
"But?" Haley gave him a look.
Nathan took a deep breath. "But something else happened .."
"What?!"
"Something that I kept from you .. about Taylor.."
Haley clutched her knees tighter, she was suddenly very, very worried.
To Be Continued . . . .
Sorry for the mislead with Taylor but if you've read my other works, you'd know that I love to take stuff from the show and sort of twist it in my own way. I was actually surprised that I actually didn't reference as much from the show as I had in other stories but whatever. Last night's episode was good, it helped with the whole basketball thing and of course a nod to season 3 naley. In the upcoming chapters, we'll find out what's Nathan's big bad secret, how Haley will react, what'll happen between Naley, Lucas/Haley, Nathan/Lucas and the whole HCM thing. Like I said before, we're heading for the home stretch with this story. I hope your enjoying and please please review!!!