A/N: What better way to start off Chapter 29 than with a HUGE apology. I wrote the next chapter for It's You, while I was away, but I never got around to writing it for this one. So, I just figured I'd write it when I got back. The document sat open all day, and not once was anything typed on it. Long story short, I've had an insane case of writer's block. I'm not sure I'm very proud of this chapter, but it'll have to do, because I don't honestly believe it's going to get any better. I'm sorry for the enormously long wait, hopefully I'll be able to update quicker, but if not, just hang in there. I'm not giving up on this story.

Disclaimer: One Tree Hill. Well, it just isn't mine. :(

(Ooh, and just a reminder 'cause there's a lot of them in this chapter, flashbacks are in italics)


Haley's eyes fluttered open, and she rolled on her side, bringing herself closer to the man that lay next to her. She looked at him, a smile on her face as she reached down with her right hand to touch the golden ring that sat on the fourth finger of her left hand. The man's eyes opened too and he saw the smile on her face.

"Good morning, Mrs. Scott." He whispered.
"Good morning, Mr. Scott."

"I'm still not so sure this is the way you should be doing this, James." Peyton frowned.
Haley applied the finishing touches to her makeup, before turning to her best friend.
"It's the only way we can get married, Sawyer. You know my parents would never let us, so they just can't know."
Peyton sighed, "You remember when we were little, and we used to imagine our fairy tale weddings. And you would always tell me that you imagined yourself standing next to the guy you wanted to spend the rest of your life with, your friends and family watching the happiest moment of your life."
Haley shrugged the remark off like it was nothing, "I was young and naive."
Peyton didn't say anything, not wanting to hurt her friend, but on the inside, she thought that Haley was still a bit young and naive to be getting married.

Nathan wrapped his arms around his beautiful bride, "I could get used to this."
"Used to what?" Haley asked, smiling up at him.
"Waking up next to you every morning." Nathan grinned.
"I could get used to it too." Haley nodded, shutting her eyes once again.

With only a week to plan the wedding, things had been kind of...rushed to say the least. They stood there on that beach together, vowing to spend the rest of their lives together. Peyton and Brooke stood next to Haley, and Nathan had Mouth and Skills standing next to him. Deb was there too, smiling at her son and soon to be daughter in law.

"Nathan, when I was asked to write my vows to you, I wasn't sure what to say. I'm supposed to be a genius, but when it came to telling you how I feel, I didn't have a clue where to start. So I decided to start from the beginning. It seemed like a good place. We've been friends forever. You know everything about me, and I know you'll always be there for me, because we've been through everything together. From the first time I fell off my bike, to the first day of high school, we've done it all together. You're my rock, my shoulder to cry on, my better half. And for that, I'm going to love you, always and forever. This I vow to you."

Nathan smiled, "We all know that I'm not good with words. Things always seem to get in the way, and it doesn't come out how I want it to. But I guess with you, it's easy because...you're my everything. From the moment I wake up in the morning, until I go to bed at night, you're always on my mind. Ever since we were little, I've known that one day I would marry you, and you would be mine, even if no one would believe me then. I can't wait to start the rest of my life, with you by my side, there's nothing I could want more. Because you're the one that I want, from now until the end of time."

"We should go now." Nathan whispered.
"Go where?" Haley asked. She was in her own little world.
"You know, what we said we'd do today."
Haley groaned, remembering the promise they had made after the wedding yesterday.

"You may now kiss the bride."
And without a second thought, Nathan did just that. Their lips connected, and it was like they never wanted to let go again. That they could just stay like this until they were blue in the face, and could no longer breathe, and that would be fine with them. Reluctantly, they both pulled away and saw everyone's smiling faces, and began to hug their friends.

"So we're going to tell them tomorrow, right?" Nathan whispered, once they stood side by side again.
"Yeah." Haley frowned, knowing it had to be done.

They got ready and were soon in the car, on the way to their destination.
"Do we have to tell them?" Haley complained.
Nathan gave her a look, "I think you know the answer to that, Hales."
Haley sighed, looking out the window of the car. It wasn't long before she saw the house she recognized so well out that very window.
"It's now or never, Hales." Nathan said quietly once he had parked the car.
"I like the never option." Haley said, hoping she was convincing enough.
"You don't exactly get a choice." Nathan laughed.
Haley sighed, exiting the car. Nathan came around to meet her, and hand in hand they walked up the front steps.

Nathan knocked on the door, and it was as Haley saw the doorknob twisting that she suddenly jumped about a foot, and attempted to run away as fast as possible. But Nathan held her hand tighter, not letting her go. The happy face of Jimmy James was on the other side of the door, but it soon fell at the sight of Nathan and Haley together. Haley hadn't spoken to her parents since the lunch that had been ruined. She spent as much time as possible out of the house, and only came home to sleep.

"Haley James. Where the hell were you last night?" Jimmy shouted angrily.
Haley's face paled and although she opened her mouth, no words came out.
"She was at my house, Mr. James." Nathan answered for her.
Jimmy looked between his daughter and her boyfriend in disbelief.
"Ha-aley...Haley bop?" Jimmy stuttered, his voice quieter now, "Is this true?"
Haley shut her eyes, holding back tears, before nodding.
"Why? I thought..." Jimmy was just so confused, he couldn't even finish the sentence.
Haley lifted Nathan's left hand next to hers, showing her father the matching gold rings.
"We got married, daddy."


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