Hallo, Hallo :)
I hope all are ready for the next chapter. This is almost completely Naley and it's time to reconnect them, don't you think? Well, read and tell me what you think.
And I just HAVE to say something. How great was the first episodes of season 5! Awesome! I know! Seriously, I think one week is too long to wait for another episode. Little Jamie is such a sweetheart. He's absolutely adorable! But poor Nathan, that glass thing looked so painful! Ouch..!
-NaleyAlways4Ever
«One second!» Haley yelled as she heard someone knocking on her door. She opened it and found none other then Nathan standing outside.
«What are you doing here?» Haley asked while crossing her arms over her chest. Just feeling his piercing blue eyes on her made her shiver.
«What do you think?» Nathan sighed. What kind of reasons would he have to knock on Haley's door? Well, he had two but she couldn't know that.
«She's not here yet» Haley looked down in disappointment when she realized that there was no way he would be there for her.
«Do you know when she'll be back?» Nathan asked, sensing that Haley felt small in front of him.
«No, but you can come in and wait for her if you want» Haley weakly smiled up at him, thinking that maybe this was her chance to talk to Nathan alone and make peace.
«Sure» Nathan shrugged before entering the apartment.
«So Amanda keeps asking me about us, a lot. She wants to know everything about us and how we ended it» Haley laughed lightly in an attempt to brighten the mood.
«Well, what did you tell her?» Nathan asked curiously.
«I ignored her. It's not her business, right?» Haley's laugher stopped and silence filled the air.
«No, I guess not» Nathan weakly responded.
«But she told me something disturbing about you actually» Haley swallowed, deciding that now was the time to have her talk with Nathan.
«Here we go again. What?» Nathan rolled his eyes and leaned back in the couch, not sure what to expect.
«Well, she asked me about when we ended it, and I told her that it was right before Thanksgiving» «And then she told me that you hooked up with her friend two weeks later, but that wasn't your first conquest since you started college. So either you cheated on me, which I never would think you could do, or you moved on pretty quickly, which is also not so fun to think about» Haley sighed after finishing, already feeling some tears developing in her eyes.
«What do you want me to say?» Nathan said after a long and uncomfortable silence.
«Is it true?» Haley's weak voice asked him.
«Yeah, but I don't see why you should care» Nathan shot back but regretting his harsh tone the second he finished speaking.
«What does that mean?» Haley went into defence mode and was pretty hurt by the way Nathan was speaking to her.
«You broke up with me, so I don't understand how you have a right to be mad at me for moving on» Nathan explained.
«I'm not mad at you, Nathan. I'm just confused and disappointed» Haley sighed. She knew she had no right to be mad at him, it was her fault after all.
«Why? We weren't together anymore..» Nathan started.
«..But I still meant something to you, didn't I? Or was I just some girl you knocked up?» Haley cut him of while standing up and walking over to a window. She was about to cry, but didn't want Nathan to see it.
«Don't you dare say that, Haley! I loved you!» Nathan could tell she was hurt, but he was too. And his pride was taking over together with his anger towards her.
«And what a nice way to prove it! Hooking up with someone the same day we break up..» Haley started, no longer being able to contain her tears.
«..WE didn't break up, Haley. YOU dumped me! I was against it because I loved you, and I thought we should be together» Nathan shouted at her.
«But we weren't together, were we?» Haley shot back.
«No, you're right, we weren't. But you couldn't expect me to give up college for you, Haley» Nathan was starting to get frustrated with her, and the last thing he wanted was for them to fight.
«I never wanted you to do that, I just needed you. And I know it wasn't your fault that you couldn't be there for me at the time, but that doesn't change the fact that I was alone and scared» Haley tried to calm down and stop her tears, but not really succeeding.
«I'm sorry, Haley. But you weren't the only one who was upset. It was my child too!» Nathan said in a calm tone.
«I know that. But you can't possibly understand what it feels like, Nathan. You didn't carry it around for months inside you, and then suddenly got the message that it was gone!» Haley turned around, letting her tears flow freely down her cheeks and looking into his piercing eyes which had turned a shade darker.
«You still didn't have any reason to give me the cold shoulder, Haley. I loved you, and I would have done anything for you» Nathan explained himself the best he could, trying to calm his anger towards her. It would only make things worse.
«I know that, and I knew that back then. I never doubted your love for me, Nathan. I was just alone, scared, hurt and vulnerable. And you weren't there anymore to help me through it. So I shut down. I became cold and I started to shut everyone out from my life. Even my own mother lost me, and so did you. But you didn't seem to mind that much if you were able to move on so quickly» Haley said in a sarcastic tone. She didn't intend to hide how much that hurt her.
«What makes you think I was over you when I slept with those girls? Did you ever think that maybe they were an excuse because I was broken up about losing you? Did it ever cross your mind how much you hurt me, Haley? Because face it, you weren't the only one who lost your child and you were certainly not the only one who was hurt by losing the person you loved as well» Nathan walked over to her and stood right in front of her face.
«I'm sorry, Nathan. For hurting you and for giving up on us. I was in a dark place back then, but finally things are going good. Not just for me, but for you too. You and Amanda seem happy, and I'm happy for you» Haley dried her tears away and tried to smile up at him, not really succeeding.
«Thanks. It's not the same, but it works» Nathan shrugged.
«What do you mean by that?» Haley furrowed her eye brows questionably.
«Amanda can never be 'The new You', Hales. She will never be able to measure up to you. But I am happy with her, at least I think so. I don't really know what happiness is anymore» Nathan looked sad and his eyes turned even darker.
«Well, never the less, I'm happy for you Nathan. You deserve to be happy» Haley said while fighting the temptation to pull him into a big bear hug, just to feel close to him again.
«You do too, Haley. And I hope you find it someday» Nathan smiled weakly as he pulled her in for a short, but emotional, hug.
«I doubt it» Haley laughed sarcastically as she pulled away.
«Why?» Nathan asked with a questioning tone.
«Because when we got together, I couldn't believe how lucky I was. I've never been the hottest girl, and I never got to choose between dozens of dates like you or Brooke. And I don't really feel like I'll ever be that lucky again. I guess it's my punishment for not taking care of what I had, huh?» Haley continued laughing in her sarcastic tone.
«Don't say that, Haley. You will find someone, I promise you. And you'll be very happy with that guy. Just make sure he treats you right, Hales» Nathan smiled understandingly towards her.
«I will» Haley nodded before continuing. «Nathan, I want us to be friends»
«I want that too, Haley» Nathan nodded as well.
«I know we have our history, but I am sorry for hurting you. I just hope you can forgive me for being stubborn and selfish, and just see me as who I am now»
«Of course I can forgive you, Haley. You'll always be special to me» Nathan smiled even wider and pulled her in for another hug, this time Haley wrapped her arms around his neck and enjoyed being in his arms again. Being friends was perfect for both of them. They knew they still had feelings for each other, but this was a good thing, right?
«Okay, so let's not talk about this sappy, sad history of ours. Let's do something fun» Haley smiled and wiped her last tears away.
«Haley, in case you're forgetting it, I'm in a relationship» Nathan sighed in a playful tone.
«Oh shut up you perv!» Haley giggled while smacking his chest.
«You still want me» Nathan challenged.
«Whatever!» Haley rolled her eyes. «Let's play a game» She suggested.
«Uh oh, that's never good!» Nathan laughed jokingly.
«No, come on! Let's play the Radiogame» Haley clapped her hands together in joy over her suggestion.
«The radio what?» Nathan asked confused.
«The Radiogame, it's like Magic 8 ball just with a radio» Haley explained.
«Okay, and how does it work?» Nathan continued asked, still confused and amused by her energy. She was still the same sweet and funny Haley he had fallen for, that was for sure.
«You ask a question while twisting the 'seek' button, and when you stop and a song starts to play, that's the answer to your question» Haley grinned while walking over to the radio and turning it on.
«Alright, you start» Nathan sighed. Hopefully it would turn out to be a funny experience.
«Okay, let's start with something funny. What is Brooke doing right now» Haley asked while turning the button.
«.. Shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Come on girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Ohh girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me
Come on girl, shake that ass for me, shake that ass for me.. »
«Oh my God, I love this game!» Nathan laughed as they listened to the lyrics.
«That is probably true» Haley laughed with him, holding her chest as she laughed.
«My turn. How is basketball going to be this season?» Nathan bit his lip while searching for the answer.
«.. I'm a Barbie girl in the Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation.. »
«Ha ha! You, my friend, are going to suck this season» Haley teased him.
«Shut up and turn the damn button!» Nathan shot back in disappointment over the song he had gotten.
«Alright, what is Nathan thinking about?» Haley challenged while looking deep into Nathan's blue eyes.
«.. Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze.. »
«I need to grow up» Nathan groaned as Haley sang along with the song. «And so do you!»
«That we do my friend. You're turn» Haley laughed.
«Alright, payback. What is Haley thinking about right..» Nathan started while twisting like a crazy person before stopping «.. now» They both froze as a very familiar song started playing.
«.. Kiss me out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress ..»
«.. Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me ..»
«Our song!» Haley barely whispered after a little while.
«.. Kiss me down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We'll take the trail marked on your father's map
«Dance with me» Nathan said while handing her his hand. He didn't know why he had done it, but it felt like the right thing to do.
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me ..»
«This sure brings back memories, huh?» Haley laughed as they rocked together.
«Yeah, remember when we first decided that this was going to be our song?» Nathan smirked, thinking back to their previous activities.
«New Year's Eve» Haley nodded while biting her lip.
«That was a fun night» Nathan laughed while smirking even more.
«You perv» Haley laughed together with him.
«You loved me» Nathan grinned.
«Yeah, I did» Haley said softly while looking up into his eyes. Nathan starred back and neither said anything. The moment was undeniable and Haley could feel her heart beating faster by the second.
«.. Kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me..»
Automatically they started leaning in, closer and closer.
«.. So kiss me ..»
Haley could feel Nathan's hot breath against her lips and suddenly they could feel their lips slightly touching.
«.. So kiss me ..»
Nathan parted his lips and nipped sotfly on Haley's lower lip.
«.. So kiss me »
«Deam it. Haley I lost my keys, can you open up?» Someone shouted while banging on the door, causing the dancing couple to jump away from each other. Amanda.
«Sorry» Haley weakly said while looking down in embarrassment. «One second, Amanda» she shouted while walking over to the door and opening up for her room mate.
«Hi, thanks..» Amanda sighed as she saw Haley standing in front of her. She walked inside and came face to face with her boyfriend. «.. Nathan, you're here already?»
«Yeah, that's because you're late» Nathan coughed.
«Sorry, let me just change and then we can go» Amanda gave him a quick kiss before moving
«I'm sorry..» Haley started.
«..Don't. We just got caught up in the moment. Besides it was my fault» Nathan shrugged.
«Yeah, we did. I'm just gonna go over to Brooke's for the night. You have fun on your date» Haley weakly smiled before starting to fumble with her purse and searching for her jacket. Nathan watched her, unsure what to say.
«Yeah» He agreed.
«Bye» Haley quickly said before opening the door.
«Bye» Nathan replied while looking down. «And Hales»
«Yeah» Haley sighed and turned around, looking into his eyes and cursing herself for getting close to him again, with no hope of finishing it.
«I'm glad we're friends» Nathan sighed while looking at her apologetically.
«Me too» Haley smiled before walking out and leaving him to think about their previous actions.
So there you go. A long and hopefully nice chapter for you.
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Love, NaleyAlways4Ever