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I thought I'd update this one again, since I'm having trouble with the others. If you have any CHALLENGE IDEAS for THEY CALL LOVE A GAME please PM me. I can't think of one. The one I want to use is only for ten girls and I need one for eleven.
Thanks for reviewing. I never had so many so you guys rock!! I know that a few of you are wondering WTF'S Up with Jake? Well to answer that… Here's Chapter 28.
Song credited to Mayday Parade- I'd Hate to Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About.
I smiled up at Nathan. He told me he wouldn't leave my side. He spent the night at the hospital, I honestly feel safer with him there. "Thanks for keeping your promise. I know we haven't talked yet, but I'm glad you stayed."
"I'm so happy that I came back. I have to call Kelsey like I promised you as well. I'll just be in the hallway." He kissed my forehead and he left me.
The door opened immediately after Nathan left. My back was turned to the door. "That's was fast was Kelsey not there?" I asked as turned to face him.
"I knew I would find you here! You think you're in so much pain that you need all this special treatment? Trust me you don't!" It was my father.
I cringed in fear. "Nathan! NATHAN!" I stopped when my father slapped me in the face.
"You don't have to worry about Nathan anymore." He pointed to the door that opened by itself. It revealed Nathan. He was dead.
"NATHAN!"
"Shut up! Just shut up!" He was becoming angry again. "Now, why don't I take you home?" He pulled out all of the tubes that were helping me breath. Then he started to tear out my IV needle from my arm. I could actually feel all the pain coming back to my body.
I woke up the next morning. My pain killers must have worn off. I felt like all the pain was choking me. I wanted to cry, but I knew that once I did I wouldn't stop. If I didn't stop, Nathan would worry. It's not that I didn't want him to be there and worry. I was just mixed up with my emotions.
I turned my head when I heard somebody enter my room. It was only my nurse.
"Well, good morning, Miss James." She said in a cheery tone. Does she know where she is? Was that supposed to make me feel better? She checked my IV bag. Then she asked me the dumbest question. "Is any of your pain coming back to you?"
Well let's see, my bag is empty and I woke up wild major pain. I put on my fake smile. "Yeah it's all coming back."
"Not for long," She told me as she finished swapping the empty bag with a full one. "Nathan wanted me to tell you that he went to grab some breakfast in the cafeteria. He didn't want to wake you." She winked at me before she left.
I couldn't do anything but sit in this anything but comfortable bed and stare out a window that looked down to a parking lot. How fun!
The door opened again. This time it was Nathan. He sat next to me. "You're finally up. Did you sleep okay?"
I bit my lip and shook my head. "I had a nightmare. My dad came here and he killed you, then he started taking all of my tubes out of me. It felt so real Nathan. I could actually feel the pain."
"It's normal to have dreams like that after surviving a traumatic event."
"Well, what if he really did come back. You were dead! Nobody's strong enough to fight him."
"I already told you that wouldn't happen." I sensed a bit of frustration in his tone.
I decided to fight back at his annoyance. "You're just saying that to make me feel safer."
"I have a reason." He lifted up both of his hands to show me that they were covered with dry blood.
"I don't understand."
"I wanted to wait for you to feel better before we talked about what happened while you were knocked out."
"I think I can handle it. I mean like you said, I survived a major beating." I rolled my eyes. He mentioned it so now he has to tell me. It's obvious that he wants to. I knew he was trying to keep me from it. If he told me later, then I would have to relive it. He probably doesn't want that to happen either.
He exhaled. I win! "I don't want you hating me more than you already do."
"Why can't you just tell me?"
"Well you're talking to me and I want to keep it that way."
"Nathan, just tell me. You know you can't keep me from the truth."
"Okay, when Kelsey and I got there you were knocked out completely. I rushed over to you and someone was towering over me. I turned around to witness Kelsey smash a frying pan over your father's head."
I smiled. That's my girl.
"So he was just out for the time I was able to get you in the back of my truck."
"So then is it my blood on your hands?"
"Some of it. I had to get back to the house and get Kelsey out of there. Your dad was on the rise again. He tried to stab me with a knife. Luckily I protected myself with a frying pan. The knife hit the floor and I went to go grab it. Your mom beat me to it."
"My mom was there?" I asked as my voice shook.
He nodded. "Yeah, anyway your dad kept asking for it and she walked over to me and she placed it in my hands. She told me she would bring Kelsey to the car and that I should take care of your father. Then your mom started talking to your father about betrayal. Then I…I walked up behind him and…and I killed him." He finished with tears and disappointment in his voice.
My father's dead? My mom helped Nathan kill my father? I missed that! I looked back to my storyteller. I took his hand in mine and gave him a reassuring squeeze. "Nathan, it's okay. He's gone. You did what you had to protect yourself and me. I will never hate you for that."
"I killed your dad Haley. He's a monster, but he's still your dad."
I shook my head. "No he's not. He tried to kill me. A person can never be forgiven for that. I don't have to live in fear of him finding me now." I kissed his hand and smiled at him.
"Then I can't be forgiven. I did kill someone." He dropped my hand and slumped down in his chair.
Nathan was really torn up about this. I bit my lip. I should have rephrased my statement. I forgive him for killing him, Hell I thanked him for it. "Nathan, I didn't mean it that way. I just hate him so much. You know what it's like to hate your father."
"I don't think I hate mine that much to be thankful that he's dead. Sure he gets under my skin everyday, but I know that he has a reason for it."
"I guess you don't like me so much for thinking that."
"It's not that. I guess it makes me like my father in a twisted manner. So what are they giving you fro breakfast?" he asked with a smirk.
"Painkiller and electrolytes. Best combo here." I laughed until my stomach felt sore. "Could we hold out on the humor for a bit?"
"I think I can do that for you Hales." He winked.
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Kelsey woke up. Her abdomen still was in a small bit of soreness. "Damn you kid," She said as she rubbed her belly. She looked over to her clock. "Shit!" She cursed. Usually Jake or Peyton would be outside her window and honking their car horns at her. Instead of rushing to get ready, she rested her head back on her pillow. She looked at her phone to see if she missed Nathan's call. There were no missed calls or voicemails.
Hopefully things were okay with Haley. She wanted to call and check up, but Nathan wouldn't get distracted from Haley for anyone.
There was a soft clicking noise at her window. She got up and saw her boyfriend, Jake Jagelski, throwing rocks. She rolled her eyes and closed her shade.
As much as she wanted to talk to him, she wasn't in the mood for it to skyrocket into an argument. Then again the sooner she acknowledged his presence, the sooner he would go. She threw on her robe and went outside. She walked to the side of the house. "I hope you're just trying to piss of Whitey by breaking the window." She said.
Jake turned to her and dropped his pile of rocks. "We did that in the beginning of the season. Skipping school, what a rebel you are?"
"No, things just aren't going so hot for me. What are you doing here?"
"Listen, I know I've been possessive. I wanted to talk to you. I want to put that behind us so we can get back to the people we used to be." He faintly smiled.
"I'll talk to you, but I'm not promising the whole how we used to be thing."
And we both go down together
We'd stay there forever,
Just try to get up
And I'm sorry,
This wasn't easy
When I asked you, believe me
And never let go
"It's a start." He led her over to his car. He took a seat on the hood. "I haven't been the boyfriend you deserve. Yesterday it happened a year ago. It's just a weird feeling I got when I heard you left town with Nathan."
Well I'm thinking of the worst things
That I could say to you
But a promise doesn't mean a thing, anymore
And this never will be right with me
And now you're trying desperately
But I'm tongue tied and terrified of what I'll say
"Did you think I would cheat on you with Nathan? I would never do that to you. You do know I'm carrying your precious child! I don't know the histories between all of you guys, but I'm no whore. I was just looking out for my friends."
"I wasn't calling you a whore. Nathan just has a reputation. I mean when he was dating my sister…"
"Is this conversation eve about us anymore? Nathan's not in our relationship. He has his own to deal with and at least he's dealing with it."
"I'm trying to talk to you. I'm sorry. Did you reschedule your appointment?"
"No, I'll get to it."
"You should do it if you want to know if the baby's healthy."
"Right now, I'm not so sure if I want to have your baby."
And then we both go down together
We may stay there forever,
I'll just try to get up
And I'm sorry
This wasn't easy,
When I asked, you believed me
You never let go,
But I let go
I could only sing you sad songs
And you could sing along,
And you could see the melody
That's been calling out your wrongs
And this never will be right with me
And now you're trying desperately,
But I'm tongue tied and terrified of what I'll say
But I never told you everything
I'm losing hope and fading dreams,
And every single memory along the way
And then we both go down together
We may stay there forever,
I'll just try to get up
And I'm sorry
This wasn't easy,
When I asked, you believed me
You never let go,
But I let go
"I get that you're mad. I'll just give you time to cool off and then we can talk."
"There's nothing to cool off about. I think you need to figure out if you still love Nicky. I don't think you're ready to move on. I wouldn't want a child around you if you're acting like everyday would be our last. I'm the one who's sorry Jake. I moved onto you too quickly. You're not ready for a relationship or fatherhood. That's just the way I feel."
And we both go down together
And stay there forever,
Just try to get up"Baby please,…"
And then we both go down together
We may stay there forever,
I'll just try to get up
And I'm sorry,
This wasn't easy
When I asked, you believed me
You never let go,
But I let go
Kelsey's phone starting to ring. She looked at the caller ID. "I have to take this."
"It's Nathan isn't it?"
"Hello? Hey Nate,"
"Why aren't you in class?"
"I didn't feel like going until Haley's okay. How is she?"
"Actually, if you're no too busy, Haley really wants to talk to you."
"I'm not busy at all."
"Alright, here Hales. Well if it isn't my best friend. How's my girl?"
"My life's pretty screwed up right now. I'd rather hear about you though. I'm glad you're awake. You sound a lot better."
"I'm still sore. Nathan's been taking great care of me. I have good news. When I feel better I'm being transported to a hospital in Tree Hill. Whitey is the only family I have and there is no way I'm going to live with my mother, even though she did help save me."
"That's great Haley. So I guess you forgave Nathan or is it the drugs?"
"I think I forgive him. He really stepped up when I needed him and now he's really helping my out. Don't worry I'm not milking his dignity. How are you and Jake doing?"
"Can I get back to you on that one?"
"Oh are you guys fighting? I didn't mean to interrupt."
"Hey, Hales its okay. I'd rather be talking to you. Promise me you won't depend on Nathan too much okay?"
"Um sure. I have to go. They want me to try eating chicken broth. Seriously I miss real food. When we get back I'm begging Nathan to take me out for steak!"
"I'm sure he will. I'll talk to you soon." Kelsey turned her attention back to Jake. She folded her arms. "I'm not ready for this. How am I supposed to tell Haley that I'm pregnant when the father's being a complete protective psycho?"
"Are you calling me crazy?"
"No I think a better word is bipolar! Forget it Jake. I don't want to have this baby if it reminds me that it didn't work out. Plus, I'm in high school. I will set up an appointment, but it will be at the abortion clinic."
"So you're going to kill the baby because you're mad at me? You're the crazy bitch!"
"No, Jake I'm crazy because I thought I loved you but I guess love isn't what you need right now. You need a replacement for Nicky and your little Jenny!"
"Do not talk about them like that! You didn't know them or me at the time. We had plans. We were going to get married and live the rest of our lives together."
"See, I'm not in your plans Jake. I'm sorry, there's way too much going on in my life right now." Kelsey walked back inside and slammed the door. She slid down the wall and took out her cell phone. "Hi, I'm Kelsey Greene. Could I have your next open spot? Tomorrow sounds perfect."
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"How's the stomach?" Nathan asked.
"Well it's not made of iron. So, um when Jake was here did he and Kelsey fight?"
"No Jake just yelled at her. Then he started yelling at me. I don't know what he's so tweaked about. So do you want to talk about us? I mean what's gong to happen when you get back to Tree Hill?"
"Well, I'm going to try and get enough credits to try to graduate out of there. Hopefully I can take my finals over break. I planned on going to prom and spending my senior year like a real teenager, with my friends and you. I guess I could write you in somewhere."
"I want that for you. You deserved to finish your schooling. Maybe we could study together. I haven't been doing great since you left and if I don't pass finals my chances of graduating are slim."
"So is it a study date?"
"You really just want to hop back into all that? I broke your heart and we didn't really get to talk about all of that."
"We could skip that?"
He shook his head. "That's not a possibility. I know you must want to know what happened when you were away."
"What happened with Brenda? I mean it was obvious she wanted in your pants."
"Let's see. I turned her down everyday. The whole school hates her and she did get her ass kicked by the cheer squad. So my guess is she's doing just fine."
"What about Brooke and Lucas?"
"They're on talking terms and his anger is dying down. I think by the time you come home he'll be the Lucas we all respect. Brooke and Peyton are friends again."
"That's good. What about you? What happened when I was gone, I mean besides your grades?"
"Nothing really. I spent no time on basketball. I pretty much lived in my room waiting for you to email me back."
"Well good things come to those who wait."
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