warning: this chapter has smut, and an extremely dramatic ending... one last time
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~Three weeks later~
Haley woke up to the sound of her cell phone vibrating loudly on the table next to her bed. She slowly reached over, and fumbled around until her eyes adjusted to the light. She smiled softly as she saw Nathan's picture pop up on the screen. She sat up in her bed and clicked to answer the call.
"Mornin' beautiful." Nathan said happily into his phone.
"Hi." She mumbled sleepily.
"Oh I'm sorry Hales, did I wake you up?" Nathan asked in a somber tone. "I forgot there was a time zone change. I'm in Texas right now. We had a late night scrimmage with the Spurs."
"No it's okay. I have to get ready for work soon anyway."
"Ok, because I would feel bad if I woke you." Nathan said guiltily.
"It's fine." Haley yawned.
"Did you have a good sleep?" Nathan asked into his phone as he packed some things into his luggage.
"I guess so." Haley sighed. "I miss sleeping next to you."
Nathan frowned, "Yeah me too."
Haley smiled, "You'll be home today though, right?"
"Of course. I wouldn't miss today for the world. Happy six month anniversary Haley James." Nathan said happily.
A wide smile soon spread across Haley's face. "You remembered!"
"Of course I did you goof. How could I forget? These past six months have literally been the best time of my life." Nathan said honestly.
Haley sighed contently, "Mine too. I love you Nathan."
"I love you too baby."
"So what time do you think you'll be home?" Haley asked as she bit down on her lip.
"Hopefully around 3 your time." Nathan said as he glanced at his clock in his hotel room.
"I can't wait." Haley said giddily. "I can't believe it's been two weeks since I last saw you!"
"I know. I'm sorry. I wanted to come home but training has been crazy!" Nathan explained.
"It's okay. I understand." Haley said softly.
"I hate this. I hate not seeing you. I really wish I could come home to you every day, and hold you in my arms-" Nathan ranted.
"It's okay, Nathan. You're doing what you love. I support you one hundred percent. We'll get through this together."
"I'd rather be doing you." Nathan smirked.
Haley rolled her eyes even though Nathan couldn't see, "Figures you would say that." She laughed.
"It's true! I'd trade in the NBA so I can be with you every single night." Nathan said.
"Be careful what you wish more mister." Haley advised with a soft giggle.
"So what about you? How's work going?" Nathan asked.
Haley sighed, "Work's good. I just have so many papers to grade. I'm behind schedule."
"Well you're not allowed to do anything work related, so you better finish grading everything, because tonight is our night." Nathan said sternly.
Haley smiled, "Good, I can't wait."
"So do you have anything planned for us?" Nathan asked.
"I don't know." Haley bit her lip. "Maybe a nice romantic dinner?"
"Okay, that sounds good. Do you want me to take you out, or-?"
"Mhmm." Haley thought about it. "I don't know."
"I'm sorry. You know if I was home I would have planned something for us to do..." Nathan said sadly.
"It's okay. I don't care what we do, as long as I'm with you." Haley said with a giant smile.
"I like that answer." Nathan beamed. "Well how about we get dinner on the boardwalk, and then come home and share a nice relaxing bubble bath with a glass of champagne?" Nathan proposed.
Haley closed her eyes, and let those images sink in. "That sounds perfect." She breathed.
"Good. I can't wait." Nathan said happily.
"Neither can I." Haley said as she started to make her bed.
"Okay, well I gotta go. I'll talk to you later." Nathan dismissed.
"Okay, have a safe flight. I love you Nathan."
"I love you too." Nathan smiled. "Have a good day."
"Thanks! See you later."
"Bye."
Haley hung up, and fell back on her bed with a giant smile on her face. She felt like she was a teenager all over again. Haley squirmed excitedly at the thought of seeing Nathan tonight. It was like she was waiting for her crush to pick her up on a date, she wanted to scream she was so excited. The last time she saw him was when she drove up to Charlotte for a weekend, which was two weeks ago. To say she missed him was an understatement. She was practically counting down the seconds until he would be home. Six months was a really big deal for them. As much as Nathan and Haley were in love, it wasn't as always as it seemed. To any outsider, they looked like the perfect, happy, love-sick adorable couple that they were. However, they had to jump through hoops in order to keep their relationship like that. It wasn't easy having a long distance relationship. Sometimes they were so busy, they never even got a chance to talk all day. They hated when that would happen, but it was inevitable. It would only get worse.
Nathan would soon start to travel more, which meant he would have even less free time, and be home less frequently. It was really taking a toll on Haley. She hated being so far away from him. She was used to being with him every second all summer, and sometimes it felt like she was single again.
In the end, Haley preferred this than any other option. At least- on the very rare occasions that she did- she was still able to see Nathan, and call him her boyfriend. She trusted him with everything. She was happy everything had worked out, and she would take advantage of Nathan being home for the next three days.
Haley sighed deeply as she glanced at the clock on her classroom wall. This day was dragging on forever. She just wanted it to be three o'clock already so that she could see her boyfriend of six months. Every time she thought about it, she became breathless. She couldn't believe her and Nathan have been dating for six months. She wouldn't trade the past six months for anything. It was the happiest she's ever been, and it was all because of Nathan. Just the thought of him sent butterflies to her stomach, and her heart rate pounded furiously. Throughout the six months, some of it had been hard, and they faced many obstacles as a couple, but she wouldn't trade it for anything. Nathan was her soul mate. Always, and forever.
Haley couldn't help but feel like Nathan had something big planned for her. She knew they had only been dating for six months, but she couldn't help but hope that Nathan might propose. Haley instantly smiled at the thought, and her eyes glanced down at her naked ring finger. Whether it be tonight, or a couple of months from now, she knew that one day Nathan would be the one to place a ring on that finger, and she would reserve it for him forever if she had to.
"What are you smiling about Miss. James?" Mikey asked with a smirk as he strolled into her classroom, just as the bell for eighth period rang.
"Oh, nothing." Haley said innocently.
"She's obviously thinking about her boyfriend! Duh!" Lisa said in a voice which reminded Haley of Brooke.
Haley giggled, "You're right Lisa. Today is our sixth month anniversary."
"OH MY GOSH! Stop! That's precious!" Lisa gushed and practically started jumping up and down. "You need to get married and have babies right now!"
Haley laughed, "I'll have to talk to Nathan about that."
"Is he coming home?" Mikey asked.
"Yeah." Haley smiled and fiddled with her necklace. "His plane lands at 3."
"Aw! I wanna meet him!"
"You will one day." Haley promised, but decided to get on with her lesson for the day. About fifteen minutes into the period, she heard her phone vibrating. Haley bit down on her lip and glanced at her phone. It was Nathan. She debate whether or not she should answer it, but since her students were in the middle of working on a worksheet she decided to pick up.
"Hey, is everything okay?" Haley whispered.
"No." Nathan said in a shaky voice.
Haley's heart instantly dropped. "Baby, what happened?" She rushed out.
"Hales... I'm so sorry..."
"Nathan, you're scaring me. Please tell me what's going on!" Haley said in a louder voice than she meant to.
"My flight was cancelled. Apparently there's supposed to be a tornado or something, and the runway was completely shut down. I don't think I'm going to make it home tonight." Nathan sad in a tight voice.
Haley bit down on her lip to keep it from quivering. She placed her head in her hands, and blinked rapidly in attempt to keep her tears at bay. "Are you sure?" She choked.
"Yeah, Haley, I'm so sorry. I feel horrible." Nathan said in a shaky voice.
Haley brought her hand up to wipe away her tear that was trickling down her face, "It's fine. I understand."
"Are you mad?" Nathan asked nervously.
Haley sighed and ran a hand over her face, "No, I'm just really upset. I need to go-"
"Haley! Please-" Nathan shouted.
"I'm teaching. I'll call you later." Haley bit out harsher than she meant.
"Baby please-"
"Nathan! Someone's knocking on the class room door. I need to go, I'll call you later."
Nathan sighed, 'Okay, I'm sorry. I love you."
"I love you too, bye." Haley breathed, and flung her phone on her desk.
She heard another knock on the door, and slowly got up.
"Miss. James, are you okay?" Emma asked.
Haley sighed, and desperately wiped away the tears on her cheeks. "No."
"What's wrong?" Lisa asked.
"My boyfriend's flight was cancelled. I'm not going to see him on our sixth month anniversary." She cried.
"I'm sorry." Her students called out in a pitied tone.
Haley sighed, and grabbed the door handle. "It's oka-" The words instantly died on her lips, as she saw who was standing in her classroom doorway.
She let out a loud shriek, and flung herself into Nathan's arms.
"How? What? I-... you...I..." Haley pulled away from him and starred into his fierce blue eyes.
"Surprise!" Nathan smirked.
Haley's jaw dropped, but it soon turned into a wide smile. "I can't believe this!" Haley gushed happily.
Nathan chuckled, and picked Haley off the ground, and spun her around.
In that moment, Haley didn't care that all 22 pairs of eyes were on her, so she instantly attacked Nathan's lips with her own. She still didn't understand how he was here, but she didn't care. She just wanted to kiss him.
"Damn! You go Miss. J!" Mikey roared.
Haley instantly pulled away as she heard her students hoot and holler.
"What are you doing here?" Haley gasped, still breathless from her mini make out with Nathan.
"I may have lied about the tornado, and I kind of took an earlier flight so I could surprise you." Nathan explained as he awkwardly ran a hand up and down his neck.
Haley playfully scowled, but it quickly turned into a giant smile. "I hate you- you wonderful- perfect man!"
Nathan laughed, and leaned down to hug her. "Did it work?"
"Yes!" Haley exclaimed. "I was so worried about you! I really thought I wasn't going to get to see you.I can't believe you did that!"
Nathan laughed again, and pulled away from the embrace. He then handed Haley a bouquet of her favorite purple flowers. "I told you, I wouldn't miss our anniversary for the world."
"You're amazing." Haley whispered as her eyes filled with tears again.
Nathan smiled genuinely, and leaned down to place a sweet kiss on her cheek. "Happy Anniversary Haley James."
Haley smiled through her tears, and hugged Nathan one last time. "Happy Anniversary."
"You guys are actually the cutest things I've ever seen!" Lisa shouted.
Nathan smirked, and Haley grabbed his hand and led him to the front of the class. "Class, I have someone I want you to meet."
"Holy crap! Nathan Scott is standing like ten feet in front of me!" Mikey screamed.
Haley laughed loudly, "Everyone, this is the love of my life, Nathan Scott. Nathan, this is my AP English class."
Nathan chuckled, and wrapped his arm around Haley, "I've heard a lot about you guys. Are you all good for Miss. James?"
The students all eagerly nodded.
"Holy shit! You're even hotter in person! You're so lucky Miss. James!" Veronica called out.
Haley giggled, and ran her hand up Nathan's chest. "Yeah, I am pretty lucky."
"That was so romantic! I'm in love with you guys!" Lisa gushed. "You're perfect together!"
Nathan smiled and looked down into Haley's eyes, "I agree. Your teacher is the best thing that has ever happened to me."
"Can you propose?" Lisa asked.
Nathan ran a hand down his face and laughed awkwardly, "Uh, not today, Lisa."
"How'd you know my name was Lisa?"
"Haley tells me everything, and based on your description I figured you were Lisa."
"What does she say about us?" Students started to ask.
"Nothing but good things." Nathan replied. "And if they weren't good things, I would hunt you down like I did with that kid from first period who hits on her-"
"You didn't!" Haley said in a shocked tone.
Nathan laughed, "Ooops."
"You're so dead!" Haley whispered.
"Can I get your autograph?" Mikey asked nervously.
"Sure." Nathan replied casually, and grabbed a sharpie to sign his name on Mikey's binder.
"Sweet! Thanks so much Mr. Scott!"
"No problem."
"So when can we call Miss. James, Mrs. Scott?" Lisa asked abruptly.
Haley blushed, and nervously rung her hands together.
"When we get married." Nathan laughed.
"Which will be when?"
"If I tell you, it'll ruin the secret." Nathan winked.
"Wait what? I'm confused."
"Just don't worry about it." Nathan smirked.
"Okay class! We still have fifteen minutes, and we need to finish discussing "The Scarlet Letter"." Haley announced suddenly.
Nathan rolled his eyes, "C'mon! I just got here! Are you really going to be the mean teacher and make the kids do work?"
Haley crossed her hands over her chest and gave Nathan a stern look. "I don't tell you how to run your plays on the court do I?"
"Uh... no?"
"Exactly. So let me teach." Haley said with a devious smile. "Go sit in the back of the class like a good little boy, and wait for me until class is dismissed."
Nathan smirked, and then leaned in closely so that no one could hear what he was about to whisper to Haley. "Good, now I can fantasize about having you on your desk." He winked, and then made his way to a desk in the back. Haley stood in the front of the class with a face as red as a tomato.
Haley quickly cleared her throat, and told her students to turn to chapter thirteen. She then began to read outloud, but stopped a few minutes later when she noticed Nathan had his hand raised.
"Yes, Mr. Scott?"
Nathan smirked, "Who's Roger Chillingworth, and why is the word 'shame' capitalized?"
Haley let out a small laugh, "Chillingworth is Hester's husband, who she cheated on, and Shame is capitalized because Hawthorne is personifying it."
"What's that mean?" Nathan asked as some of the student's laughed.
"I'll tell you later." Haley concluded.
"But Hales- I'm so lost."
Haley put her hands on her hips, and gave Nathan a pointed look. "Are you trying to distract me? Because it's not working."
Nathan decided to play up his charm. "Well I never paid attention in my high school classes."
"Well that's your own fault." Haley replied.
"Yeah but none of my teachers were hot like you are." He smirked.
Haley's jaw dropped open, "Nathan! That's not appropriate! I'm teaching an AP class right now! I love you for coming and surprising me, but I really need to finish this lesson."
"I'm sorry." Nathan pouted. "You can give me detention if you want. I wouldn't mind sticking around."
Haley bit her lip, and decided to ignore Nathan. It was definitely not easy, considering how gorgeous he looked in his button up blue polo and khaki pants. She felt bad for not being able to spend more time with him, but she really had to finish her lesson. She sure wasn't expecting a surprise visit from him... not that she was complaining or anything...
Finally, Haley finished the chapter a minute before the bell rang.
"Okay guys, no homework tonight, Enjoy your weekend." Haley said happily.
The bell rang, and students started to exit, but they all wished her and Nathan a happy anniversary, and that they "want Nathan to visit every single day."
Haley smiled, and waved to her students.
"Bye Miss. James, bye Nathan! Have a good anniversary." Lisa said before leaving the class.
"Thanks Lisa!" Haley smiled.
The students finally all left, and Haley walked over to close the door.
"Sorry for disrupting your class." Nathan said with a frown.
Haley smiled and slauntered over to him. "It's fine. I still can't believe you did that!"
"Sorry... I wanted to be romantic. Do you hate me?" Nathan asked as his blue eyes bore into her deep brown ones.
Haley smiled and leaned on her tip toes, "I don't think it's possible for me to hate you. In fact, what you did made me love you even more... I don't even think it's possible." She laughed and slowly kissed Nathan's lips.
"The whole teacher thing, is extremely sexy. Remind me to come to your class a lot more." Nathan joked.
"Okay." Haley whispered, and slowly slid her arms up and down his chest. "So I'm thinking I might give you your anniversary gift now. What do you think?" Haley asked.
Nathan's mouth went dry, as he looked into Haley's eyes. He knew that look all too well. "Hales.. you didn't have to get me anything."
"Shut up, and get on the desk." Haley said in a fake stern voice.
"Shit Hales. What's gotten into you today?" Nathan smirked as he watched Haley swipe eveything ontop of the desk fall onto the floor.
"My boyfriend." She winked.
Nathan swallowed the lump in his throat, and climbed up onto the desk. "Are are you sure?"
Haley licked her lips and climbed ontop of him. "Mhmm. You're in detention."
"Is this what you do to all of your students?" Nathan breathed.
"Only the ones named Nathan Scott." Haley flirted.
"Oh yeah?"
"Mhmm." Haley purred. "He's really sexy."
"I can say the same about the teacher." Nathan said as he clasped his hands around Haley's backside.
"I've missed you." Haley breathed.
"I missed you too." Nathan whispered as Haley slowly unbuttoned his shirt.
"Thank you for coming home." Haley murmured against Nathan's lip, and Nathan simply just nodded. "Seriously, I couldn't ask for a better boyfriend."
"And I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend." Nathan whispered, and ran his hands up Haley's back.
"We need to make this quick. Anyone can walk in..." Haley breathed heavily.
Nathan smirked, "This is so hot, you have no idea."
"Is this what you've been fantasizing about?" Haley giggled.
Nathan nodded eagerly. "Uh huh. I almost completely busted in the middle of you teaching."
Haley giggled, and started to ravage her mouth on Nathan's neck. "So sexy baby."
Nathan let out a loud grunt, "Hales, I need you. Now."
Haley looked at Nathan with fire in her eyes, and she swiftly pulled down Nathan's boxers, as she hiked up her black pencil skirt, and climbed on top of him.
They both let out content moans, and chased each other for their climaxes.
Haley panted heavily, as she rode up and down on Nathan's hard length. Nathan pulled Haley down and moaned into her mouth. He knew Haley could be loud when they made love, and since they were in a public building, he knew he had to keep her quiet.
"I'm almost-" Before Haley could finish her sentence, her eyes were blinded with a bright white light, and she screamed Nathan's name louder than she intended too. A second later, Nathan reached his climax, and kissed Haley's hair as he came down from his high.
"Wow." He breathed.
Haley giggled, "Was that what you wanted?"
Nathan nodded, "That was everything and more."
"Good, now hurry and get dressed." She advised.
"I can't believe we just did that!" Nathan said in an astonished voice.
"I can't either. That's so unlike me. I was just caught up in the moment-"
"Hey, relax... no one saw us. You have nothing to worry about. That was amazing. Thank you." Nathan smiled, and leaned in for a sweet kiss.
Haley looked down and blushed, "I'm such a slut!"
"Yeah, but you're my slut." Nathan said as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Nathan!" Haley shrieked.
"Kidding." Nathan smirked, and helped Haley gather her things. "I'm really a bad influence on you, huh?"
Haley rolled her eyes, "I just wanted to do something for you-"
"Hales, you do something for me every day. You love me. You have my heart. That's all that matters." Nathan said softly.
"I still fall in love with you more and more each day." Haley whispered.
"God, so do I." Nathan said and pecked a sweet kiss on her inflamed lips. "Don't say I never gave you anything." He smirked.
Haley giggled, "C'mon hot shot, let's go home."
Once Nathan and Haley got home from the high school, Haley made Nathan his favorite chocolate chip cookies, as they got ready for their date night. Nathan kept his promise, and he treated Haley to a romantic candle lit dinner on the docks. It was early November, but the weather was still nice in North Carolina, but Haley ended up wearing Nathan's sweatshirt anyway. After dinner, the couple ended up taking a long walk on the beach. As they walked past the houses on the beach, they pointed out homes they liked, and talked about their future together.
"So do you want to build our dream home or buy one already built?" Nathan asked as they walked hand in hand along the shore.
Haley bit her lip, maybe this would be the time Nathan would propose...
"Well, I would say build our own, but-"
"But what?" Nathan asked quietly.
"We're still only dating, and we don't know what could happen..."
Nathan smiled knowingly, "Hales, are you having second thoughts?"
"What? No! Of course not! It's just... I think we should be more settled before we start a huge project like building a house."
"Okay, but I want you to know Haley, that you're it for me. I don't want anyone else-"
Haley smiled widely, assuming he was about to propose, so she stopped walking.
"Why'd you stop? Are you okay?" Nathan asked softly.
"Huh? Oh- yeah. I'm fine. What were you saying?"
"I was saying that even though we aren't engaged or married, I know that one day we will be..." Nathan said with a smile.
"Right." Haley strained. "One day."
"What's wrong?" Nathan asked sensing she was feeling a little upset.
"It's just... you keep talking about marriage, and how you want me to be your wife, but then you just say 'one day' but I don't know what 'one day' means!... I'm sorry... I'm being silly..." Haley said.
"No, you're not silly. I should be the one apologizing. You're right, I keep leading you on. The truth is, I already have the way I'm going to propose in my head, and it has to be on a certain day, and in a certain place. I just don't want you to think I'm not thinking about marrying you, because I am- so that's why I keep bringing it up- so that you think I'm afraid..I'm not. Because believe me Hales, I really want to marry you, but I also want the proposal to be unexpected and perfect, because that's what you deserve. The best." Nathan said with a wide smile. "So just... be patient."
Haley smiled and placed a blonde curl of hair behind her ear. "Okay." She said contently. "I think I can handle that."
"Alright good. So, do you want to wait a while to build the dream house?" Nathan asked.
"Yeah, we'll take it step by step." Haley replied. "But I think it's okay to think about what we want, and start planning."
"Alright." Nathan nodded, "I think it should definitely be on the beach considering our history with beaches."
Haley giggled, and leaned further into Nathan. "I like that idea."
"And it will have to have at least ten bedroom."
"One for us, five for our five kids, and four guest bed rooms."
Haley playfully rolled her eyes, "Are you still hung up on the fact that you want us to to have five kids?"
"Yes!" Nathan exclaimed. "I want a big family."
Haley laughed, "People probably think we're crazy."
"Why's that?"
"We've been dating six months and we're already talking about kids, our house, and wedding."
Nathan shrugged, "Baby, we talked about this on our fifth date! It's pretty much inevitable."
Haley smiled, and kissed Nathan's shoulder. "I love you."
"I love you, too. I want to give you everything you ever dreamed of."
"You're it." Haley whispered happily, and plopped down on the sandy beach.
"What are you doing?" Nathan laughed.
"What do you say we make out in the sand like old times?" Haley asked with a smirk.
"I say hell yes!" Nathan exclaimed, and tackled Haley onto the sand as he firmly pressed his lips against hers, and kissed her passionately.
After the walk on the beach, Nathan and Haley made it back to their apartment and were now soaking in a hot bubble bath. The bathroom lights were dimmed and lit candles, as well as rose petals, were scattered about. It was truly a perfect and romantic night. Nathan had set it up when Haley was in the kitchen preparing chocolate covered strawberries. And now Haley's eyes were closed as she lay against Nathan's naked chest.
"I could stay like this forever." She said contently as ran her smooth leg up against his hairier one.
"Me too." Nathan sighed. "This is perfect."
Haley then reached over the tub and grabbed the two champagne glasses. She kindly handed one to Nathan and they clinked their glasses together.
"Cheers!" She giggled, and took a long sip.
"To always." Nathan said.
"And forever." Haley finished with a cheeky smile.
"I love you." Nathan said as he leaned down and captured Haley's lips in an earth shattering kiss.
"I love you too." Haley replied and leaned up to wrap her arms around Nathan's neck.
Nathan laughed as he saw the bubbles get in Haley's hair, and slowly removed them. "You're adorable."
Haley blushed softly, and started to nibble on Nathan's ear.
"Where do you think we'll be in six months from now?" Haley asked softly as she continued her ministrations.
Nathan shifted in the water to get more comfortable, and took a deep breath, "I don't know, but I know I'll be with you."
Haley smiled and wrapped her legs around his waist, feeling his hard length rubbing her stomach. "How do you know?"
"Because you're the girl of my dreams, and I'm never letting go of you. I know you want to get married, but I'm content where we are now. I don't need some piece of paper to tell me something I already know. I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you." Nathan said firmly.
Haley smiled and kissed Nathan sweetly. "I agree. I'm sorry I keep talking about marriage... I don't want you to think I'm being pushy, because I'm not in a rush, I just want to know we're on the same page."
"I know." Nathan smiled. "We're definitely on the right page. I just want everything to be perfect for you."
"Thank you." Haley whispered breathlessly.
"Of course." Nathan smirked. "I'd do anything for you. You know that right?"
Haley nodded, and closed her eyes, and she sunk further into the water, and closer to Nathan's chest. "I do. And you know I'd do anything for you." Haley whimpered.
Nathan grunted, and quickly joined their bodies with the thrust of his hips, and he slowly rocked them to their climaxes.
Haley cried out loudly in pressure, and Nathan eagerly attached his lips onto hers, and explored her mouth when she parted her lips.
Ten minutes later, Nathan helped Haley out of the sub, and softly gently dried her off, and placed a silk robe around her. Nathan grabbed a fresh pair of boxers and slid them up his damp legs. He watched Haley through the mirror as she gently combed her wet hair. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.
"You smell so good." He breathed.
Haley smiled, "Thanks."
Nathan smiled, and ran his arms appreciatively up and down her sides.
"So what's next?" He asked.
Haley turned around in Nathan's arms and starred intently into his deep clear blue eyes. "Well..." She whispered seductively. "I was thinking we could kiss some more..."
"That sounds perfect." Nathan smirked, and leaned down to kiss Haley but she quickly pulled away with an evil glint in her eyes, causing Nathan to groan.
"I want to give you your other gift."
"What those past three times weren't my gift?" Nathan smirked.
Haley playfully rolled her eyes, "That was an extra gift, but I have two more."
"Two more!" Nathan's eyes widened, "Damn, you little devil."
Haley blushed, "Not that... I mean actual gifts."
Nathan chuckled, "You didn't have to get me anything."
"Of course I did! Six months is huge! I love you, Nathan."
"I love you too." Nathan smiled.
"Okay so go sit on the bed, and close your eyes." Haley instructed.
"Did you get new lingerine?" Nathan asked hopefully.
Haley rolled her eyes and shoved Nathan, "No, you freak."
"Damn it." Nathan frowned playfully, and quickly sat on the bed and closed his eyes patient for Haley's gift.
Haley went in her drawer and pulled out her gifts for Nathan, and walked back over to him.
"Can I open my eyes yet?" Nathan asked.
"No!" Haley shouted. "Okay, now you can." She said as she placed the objects in his hands.
"What is this?" Nathan asked as he looked up with a small smile.
"Open it." Haley encouraged.
Nathan did as he was told and opened the purple notebook. It was Haley's diary from when she was eighteen. "I don't get it." Nathan said with a puzzled look. "You want me to have your diary?"
"Just read it!" Haley laughed.
"Oh! Okay." Nathan smirked, "Okay, do you have the date August 2nd written?"
Haley furrowed her eyebrows, "I think so. Why?"
Nathan simply smiled and thumbed through the book until he found what he was looking for. He cleared his throat, and began reading outloud.
"August 2nd, 2008.
Today was the best day of my life. Not only did I turn eighteen, but my boyfriend and I made love for the first time. Tonight was the night I lost my virginity. Ever since I was little I planned on waiting until marriage but don't want to wait that long. Besides, Nathan is going to be the man I marry. I just know it. We haven't said the inevitable 'I Love You's" yet, but I know it'll be soon. I love Nathan. But my friend Brooke said boys always say it first, so I have to wait until he tells me.. or if he tells me. I'm scared to tell him. This is all so new to me. I've never felt this way before. Everytime I'm around him, my heart feels like it's going to jump through my chest, and I get these giant butterflies twirling around in my stomach. I'm so completely and utterly in love with him it hurts. It's ironic actually... I never planned on falling this hard for him. First I thought it was a little crush, because he's insanely gorgeous, but it turned into so much more. He's everything I've ever dreamed about and more. He's the perfect gentleman, funny, kind, respectful, smart- even though he denies it- and has a body of a greek god! I never thought it'd be possible for me, the shy tutorgirl, to score such a hottie! He's perfect. I love him I love him I love him I love him I love him! I just want to scream it from the rooftops. When he looks at me- with his beautiful blue eyes- I feel like I'm the only girl in the world. I know it's extremely cheesy, but it's true, I don't know how to describe it. It's incorrigible. I've never, ever been happier. I want to feel this way for the rest of my life. I want to be with Nathan for the rest of my life.
Tonight was perfect. Nathan was amazing. He treated me to dinner on a sunset cruise, and gave me a diamond heart necklace. It's beautiful! This night was perfect, and I wouldn't change anything. After dinner, we got tattoos. I know.. it's crazy, and so unlike me. I got a '23'- Nathan's jersey number on my back, and he got my initials on his inside wrist. I don't know why I did it, but I just want a reminder about the way I felt tonight.
So anyway, when we got back to his cabin, everything was set up so romantically. There were candles and roses spread everywhere. Long story short, I decided that I didn't want to wait any more. I wanted Nathan. I was scared at first, but after the initial shock wore off, everything was so perfect. Nathan was so gentle, and loving, and... wow... I didn't think he would fit... but he did... and he was amazing! I never felt anything like that before in my life, but it was hands down the best feelings in the world. Just being in Nathan's arms, and the things he did to me sent me over the edge! It was everything I dreamed of and more. I don't regret anything for a second. It was the best birthday, and I will never forget it. I'm just nervous because I know we will be leaving for college soon, and I don't know what that means for us. I don't want to think about it, but I can't help but worry... All I know is that I am in love with Nathan Royal Scott.
"A greek god, huh?" Nathan smirked.
Haley hid her face in her hands, "Shut up!"
"Hey you wrote it not me." Nathan defended.
"I was eighteen!"
"Whatever you still wrote it." Nathan said proudly.
Haley rolled her eyes, "I shouldn't have even showed it to you. It's embarassing."
"Hey, no it's not. I'm honored. This was beautiful. I loved it. I love you." Nathan said as he put his hands on Haley's hips.
"You did?"
"Yes. It was perfect. I can't believe you loved me all that time."
"I should have told you." Haley said as she hung her head.
"No, it's okay. Everything happens for a reason. I believe everything that happened between us was what got us here where we are today, and you know what, I wouldn't trade it for anything, because these past six months with you have been better than a dream." Nathan said as he ran his hand over her thumb. He then rolled off the bed and grabbed a small box from his suitcase.
"I love you so much!" Haley gushed.
"You better!"
Haley giggled, and handed Nathan another box. "Okay, here's another gift."
Nathan smiled widely as he opened the long black box. "This is so cool! I love it thank you!" Nathan declared.
"You do?" She asked as she bit her lip.
"Yeah I always wanted one." Nathan said referring to the thin silver chain that Haley gave him. "Can you put it on for me?"
"Sure." Haley beamed, and clasped the chain around his neck.
"Now it's my turn to give you your gift." Nathan smiled.
"Natha-"
"No, Hales-, I don't want to hear 'OH you shouldn't have!' because I did, and you have to accept it." Nathan smirked.
Haley bit her lip and giggled softly, "Oh alright."
"Open it." Nathan smiled and handed Haley the gifts.
Haley eagerly opened the first gift and gasped. "How did you-?"
Nathan smiled, "Remember our first date when we were eighteen, I took you on that little island no one knew about?"
Haley nodded.
"Well that night was really special, so as a reminder i filled a cup with sand, and brought it back to my cabin. I never threw it away, so I ended up filling a jar with it, and kept it all this time. I recently found it and decided to write our anniversary on the front so we could remember."
"That was so sweet!" Haley gushed.
"That's not all." Nathan smirked, "Now, this isn't anything all that special, but open the rest." He advised.
Haley opened the larger box and shriked happily. "It's a Bobcat jersey with your name and number on it!" Haley smiled.
"Yup! So this way when you come and cheer me on you can wear it. PLus it'll be a good warm-up for you donning my last name." He winked.
Haley bit her lip and hugged Nathan tightly. "Oh thank you so much!"
"Okay, there's more."
Haley opened the other smaller box, and gasped. "These are beautiful! I always wanted these, how did you know?" She asked as she was starring at the diamond earrings.
"I saw you looking at them in a Tiffany catalog, so I just took a chance and prayed you actually wanted them." He explained.
"They're perfect!"
"Good, I'm glad. Now open the other two gifts-"
"Nathan this is too much-"
"No it's not, just keep going." Nathan advised.
She then opened a large bag and pulled out a giant Bobcat teddy bear. "Aw! Baby this is so cute!"
Nathan smiled, 'i thought you'd like it. I figure you can hug it when I'm not arround." He joked.
"Aw thanks! That was sweet." Haley said as she hugged the giant bear.
"Okay, last one." Nathan said and handed her a black box.
She eagerly opened it, and furrowed her brows. "A key?"
"Yeah for my Charlotte apartment. Feel free to surprise me.. preferably on my bed naked... anytime you want." He laughed.
"I might just have to take you up on that offer." Haley said happily, and kissed Nathan passionately.
"Happy anniversary."
"Mhmm very happy anniversary." Haley smiled seductively, and pushed Nathan on his back as she straddled him on their bed. The rest of the night was shared with complete bliss.
-THREE AND A HALF MONTHS LATER-
Haley stood outside the Bobcat locker room, and waited for Nathan to emerge. Tonight was the championship. Nathan had carried his team to undefeated victory, and tonight would be the night that they battled the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Championship. Haley had driven all the way from Tree Hill, right after work, and it took about four hours to get here. It was almost 7, and the game was about to begin. She hadn't seen him in about a week, so she wanted to see him atleast once before he started playing. The last few months have been crazy, but Haley tried to keep her promise and come up to Charlotte every time Nathan had a game on the weekend, and whenever Nathan had a day off he would always come to Tree Hill. One day he came at 7 am, and left a 7pm. Haley didn't care, because she got to see him. Twelve hours was better than nothing. They had kept extremely busy, but made the effort to talk every single day. Sometimes Nathan would call Haley at three am, but she didn't care, because she got to hear his voice.
She couldn't be more proud of her boyfriend. Haley watched every single Bobcat game on televison, and quickly picked up on all the rules and lingo. She knew Nathan was stressed about his games, and trying to stay in touch, and though it had been hard at times, they made it work, and their mini reunions were always memorable. ;)
Haley was excited that this would be Nathan's last game, because that would mean he would be home for the next few months. She had missed him terribly. She was also excited because she had a great feeling that Nathan would achieve his life long dream of winning an NBA Championship game.
Haley was pulled from her thoughts, when she felt two strong arms wrap around her body.
"Hey beautiful, I'm so happy to see you." She heard a deep husky voice say.
"I have a boyfriend you know." She flirted.
"Lucky guy." Nathan chuckled.
Haley smiled widely, and took Nathan's face in her palms as she kissed him deeply.
"God I've missed you!" She breathed.
"Me too. This is it though. After tonight, I'll be home." Nathan smiled.
"Thank god! I can't wait. Home will be so much better with you."
:"Thank you for being here." Nathan said seriously.
Haley ran her thumb over his dark freckle under his eyes. "Of course! You know I wouldn't be anywhere else."
"I like the shirt." Nathan smirked as he took in Haley's body. She had on his jersey that he gave her on their anniversary, and a pair of black leggins.
"Well I have to support my favorite player." She flirted.
"My own personal cheerleader?" Nathan smirked. "That's hot."
"Well 23 is my favorite number. I also have that number tattoo'd on my ass." She winked.
"That's even hotter." Nathan flirted.
"Well you look pretty damn sexy in this jersey right now." Haley whispered seductively
Nathan cupped her butt and leaned down to kiss her passionately. "I love you."
"I love you too. I'm so proud of you."
"That means everything. It means even more that your here tonight. Thank you for being so supportive over the past few months. I know it's been hard, so thank you. We made it!" Nathan said with a giant grin.
"We made it." Haley repeated.
Nathan leaned down and captured Haley's lips in another heated kiss.
"Let's go Scott! Back in the locker room! We have a game to win! Kiss your girlfriend AFTER the game!" Coach Clifford screamed.
Nathan pulled away and chuckled softly, while Haley stood there and blushed.
"Alright well I better go. You'll be on the floor seats I reserved for you right?"
"Of course." Haley smiled. "Now go get them out there hot shot. Just remember whether you win or loose, you can still win with me." She winked.
"You're killing me James." Nathan winked.
"Go be great!" Haley called after him and watched as he ran into the locker room, and blew her one last kiss.
Haley blew out a nervous breath as she watched Nathan run back and fourth on the basketball court. The score was neck and neck with two minutes left. Bobcats had 68 and Lakers had 70.
"Calm down Haley, it's just a game!" One of the other player's wive's had said.
Haley bit her lip, "Sorry, I'm just new at all of this."
"It gets better with time." Tanya laughed.
"Do you think they're going to win?"
"It's too close to tell. But this is a very tense game." Tanya replied at the edge of her seat.
"I can't watch!" Haley said as she his her eyes with her hands, with a small space for her eye.
"Nathan just scored!" Tanya screamed, and Haley jumped up and cheered.
"Yay! You go baby!" Haley screamed loudly, and Nathan looked over her way and threw her a quick wink.
"Y'all are so cute together!" Tanya gushed.
Haley smiled, "Thanks, we get that a lot actually."
"So has he popped the big question yet?"
Haley let out a deep breath, "No. Probably because he's been really busy with basketball, but hopefully soon once the season is over."
"Yeah. I'm surprised y'all aren;t married already. Everyone can see how much you love eachother."
Haley sighed and leaned her elbows on her knees, 'Yeah. I'm just trying to be patient."
Tanya and Haley then fell silent as the Lakers scored a three pointer.
"Shit!" Haley screamed.
:Damn girl, you get tense! Chill out!" Tanya joked.
"I'm sorry, I just really want this for Nathan."
"I know what you mean. The boys worked hard this year."
"They sure did." Haley whispered, and kept her eyes glued on number 23.
"Scott is dribbling the ball down the court. 50 seconds left!" The announcer shouted.
Haley took another deep breath. She felt like her heart would burst.
Nathan made a fast break, and pretended to shoot but instead passed the ball in the air to Tony Battle who caught the basketball and jumped to dunk the ball.
"Another two points for the Bobcats! The score is now 73-72! It all comes down to this!" The announcer shouted.
"Oh my god!" Haley said as she started yanking on her necklace.
The Lakers dribbeled down the court. Haley was torn between looking at the clock, or looking at Nathan. Thirty seconds were left.
"Nathan Scott stole the ball! The Bobcats now have possession!" The announcer shouted excitedly.
Haley immediately jumped up and down, and cheered Nathan on as he made his way to the basket.
Fifteen seconds left!
Nathan was getting closer and closer. He had a wide open range to the basket. Nothing was stopping him.
Ten seconds.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Nathan put his left foot, then his right foot, and stared at the white box right above the basket.
He roleld his wrist, and twisted the ball so that it would fall through the net.
Haley bit down on her lip, and prayed it would go in.
It was all or nothing.
The second he tossed the ball in the air, a Laker came speeding up behind him, and knocked him completely on the ground.
Everyone was so focus on the ball, no one noticed that Nathan didn't get up from the ground. Everyone except Haley. Her eyes instantly focused in on her boyfriend and she gasped. She wanted so badly to sprint up to him on the court and see if he was okay. Everything that happened after that was a blur. She vaguely remembered the announcer screaming that the ball went in, and the Bobcats won. She didn't notice that Tanya was hugging her. She hadn't paid attention to any of the fans, or the confetti falling from the ceiling. All she remembered was Nathan being carried out on a stretcher, and feeling like her entire world had just crashed down.
Cliffhanger. Sorry. Thanks Shannon for the inspiration.
I enjoyed writing this chapter even though I will be up all night studying for my Social Studies test... which I am going to fail.
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