Thicker Than Blood
Chapter 37
Another update so soon, yes shocking I know and I also updated "The Mourning After" as well, so please check it out as well. Like I said, I finally got the ball rolling, I feel like I should just keep running with it. As expected, I didn't get much reviews last chapter. I will admit it myself that I personally felt like it wasn't my strongest chapter but I had to just get through with it so that way I can get on with the rest of the story. Maybe if I had more time, I could've refined it even more but I had a lot of other things to do.
Just to clarify some things with "Julie" or "Jules" as they only referred to her on the show, you'll get more back story on her eventually. Just remember that from the getgo of this story, Dan has always been trying to control Nathan and always felt threatened by Haley. And rest assured that I already did the whole "mislead cheating" thing and that Nathan and Haley would never cheat on the other. This story was rated for Humor/Romance, so although there will be drama, it'll also be as light hearted as possible. Like I said, I'm entering the home stretch, so everything will start getting revealed as evident in the first scene. Right now, I can see about 10 more chapters. So with that said, enjoy this chapter, I'm sure you'll get a kick from it. Don't forget OTH tom night.. can't wait!! I'll probably post another chapter of "Make it Last" tomorrow as well.
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"What a bitch." Nathan leaned back.
"Totally." Lucas nodded his head.
"Umm.. I mean no offense to Jenny though." Nathan added.
"Yeah.." Lucas responded.
"Thanks guys." Jake replied. The three were currently in the back of the greyhound bus, coming back to Duke after their victorious away games.
"I don't know what to do." Jake sighed in defeat. "I can't tell my parents.. they've already done so much for me .. I put them through the ringer, I can't keep doing that to them."
"But what she's doing is .. is blackmail." Nathan stated. "And I thought our dad was bad." Nathan added shaking his head. "As much as it sucks, I'd do it."
"You can't be serious Nate.." Luke responded. "You just said it's blackmail."
"And look at it this way… Jake gives her the money, she signs off the papers relinquishing parental rights.. Nikki is gone from both of their lives.. trust me.." Nathan said turning to Jake. "You wouldn't want Jenny growing up with a mother like that .. it's better to cut her off now or risk scarring Jenny for life." Nathan crossed his arms.
"Nathan makes a point, Jake." Lucas responded. "I mean our dad is an ass.. I didn't really grow up with him, look how I turned out and look how messed up Nathan is." Lucas ribbed.
"Funny Pucas." Nathan smacked his brother upside the head.
Jake laughed, probably for the first time in days since his encounter with Nikki. He was glad to have friends like Nathan and Lucas on his side. He often enjoyed watching the two argue and crack on each other.
"But I was thinking .. if she needs all this money, then there's no way a judge would award her full custody .." Jake tried to reason.
"You maybe right." Lucas said. "But you're not exactly rolling in dough either, the judge may not offer her full rights but they would grant her some rights.. and you know what that means."
"Uhhh.. Nikki will be a permanent fixture in both our lives." Jake sighed.
"I have to go with Nate on this one too." Lucas responded.
"You're right, I need to get Nikki out of our lives.. I need to come up with the money which I don't have.. I wonder if Santa will come this year with a big fat check."
"Doubt it." Nathan stated.
"You could have Nathan drop his pants again." Lucas offered. Jake laughed and Nathan just glared at his brother.
"At least women pay to see this .." Nathan countered. "They'll probably pay for you to put it back on."
"That's it!" Jake said.
"What's it?" Lucas asked turning his direction back to Jake.
"Nathan taking off his pants." Jake replied.
"Dude!" Nathan shot back.
"I'm sorry.. I didn't mean like take of your pants. .but just hear me out what about a calendar?"
"Calendar?" Both Scotts questioned.
"We can have the three of us and nine other guys from the team.. we'll take a couple of pics with out shirt off .. it costs like 5 to print, sell for 15.. with Christmas and the New Year.. we can make a killing… you hear about this kind of thing all the time."
Nathan and Lucas looked at each other. "Erm.. I don't know." They both replied.
"Kinda reminds me of a Saved by the Bell episode." Nathan said.
"The one where they put Mr. Belding on Jesse's body." Lucas laughed.
"Next thing you know, we'll have Coach K as Mr. December." Nathan also laughed.
"Guys!" Jake countered. "I'm serious... I don't know how else I'm going to get this money."
"We'll call the calendar plan B, I'm sure we can come up with something else." Nathan replied.
"Yeah.. maybe the girls would have a better idea." Lucas added.
"No way.. there's no way you're telling them.. Peyton and I just got back together, I can't drop this stuff on her lap."
"I don't know man.. you should tell her." Nathan offered. "I don't like keeping things from Haley, it nearly killed me to lie about the dance."
"Yeah.. well that's because you're whipped." Lucas said.
"Bite me." Nathan quickly quipped, but Lucas ignored him. "But Nate here is right, you should tell her."
"Well.. I'll put that under Plan B as well." Jake replied.
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"Brooke, let's go home." Haley whined. She knew this was a bad idea. Never ever go to the mall with Brooke Davis.
"Well, you didn't like the watch or the cologne."
"Or the clothes.. yeah I know.. I haven't found it yet but I don't care anymore, Nathan will be back soon and I just want to see him."
"Yeah.. you just want to get laid." Brooke smirked and Haley instantly blushed. There was no point in denying it, she was suffering a case of withdrawal.
"Hehe… I knew it.. and I think I have exactly what you can give to Nathan.. or rather do." Brooke grinned as they stood in front of Victoria's Secret. "Come on tutorslut, nothing says I love you better than slutty lingerie."
A short time later, the two were in the back in the dressing room.
"Haley.. would you come out already?" Now it was Brooke's turn to whine.
"In a minute.. I'm changing, there's no way I'm wearing these.. it's just not me." Haley said getting out of the dressing room, back in her regular clothes.
"Why? I thought you liked the idea."
"I do." Haley replied softly. "But .. I .. I don't know."
"Haley, in case you haven't noticed, Nathan has seen you naked.. plenty of times if I know Nathan Scott."
"Brooke! That's not the point… I mean a week ago I was still you know.. and now .. I mean it's just a little too revealing.. I'm not ready for this sort of thing yet." Haley said nervously. She was just getting used to Nathan seeing her naked, to talk about it with someone else was something Haley wasn't at all comfortable with.
Brooke put her finger on her lips and tapped her foot to try and think of a solution. "I think I have something .. come on.. I think I have it back in my apartment."
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"You think he'll like it?" Haley asked as she held the garment up against her as she looked at the mirror.
"Like it? … he's a basketball player for crying out loud .. he'll love it and probably tear it to pieces." Brooke countered.
I can only hope. Haley thought to herself.
Haley took a deep breathe. "Alright .. I think this is it… I don't know how I can thank you for this."
"Well for starters, you can keep it.. hehe.. I don't think any amount of dry cleaning would get rid of the stains .. but we need volunteers for the gala."
"Gala?"
"End of the semester gala, something to do with sports.. I didn't get to go last year but apparently they have the gala in the fall semester and then the sports awards in spring.. you can help us decorate."
"Yeah no problem, just let me know.. k I gotta go." Haley said quickly as she looked at her watch.
"Go get 'em." Brooke smiled to herself. She just realized too that Lucas would also be back as well. Her day was looking up.
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Nathan dropped his stuff off at his dorm and immediately rushed over to the Health clinic. He stopped by Haley's dorm but she wasn't there and he kept getting her voicemail on his cell phone. He stepped inside the familiar lounge and headed straight for the counter.
"Hi.. I'm wondering if Haley James is in today?" Nathan asked.
"No, she's not in today." The young woman spun around from her seat to face Nathan.
"Nathan?" She questioned.
Nathan looked at her curiously. It took him a moment to recognize him. "Jules?"
"Yeah.." Julie smiled. "Oh my God.. I haven't seen you in ages."
"I know.. what.. what're you doing here?"
"I go here now.. well not yet.. next semester I start grad school.. I heard you went here."
"Yeah.. wow Grad school.. that's great.. I don't even remember the last time I saw you."
"I know.. wow.. it's been years .. I still remember that little boy running up to our house because his babysitter was swimming naked in your pool.."
"Oh God.. let's not talk about that bitch.. she's crazy." Nathan shook his head.
"That is why we called her phycho Carrie in our class." Julie laughed. "So.. you're looking for Haley?"
"Yeah.. she's my girlfriend."
"Well, would you look at that, small world huh? Perennial playboy of Tree Hill has a girlfriend."
"I know, shocking isn't it. But she's great." Just then Nathan felt his cell phone vibrating. "Excuse me, it's her… Haley."
"Nathan.. are you back?" Haley spoke through the cell phone.
"Yeah.. where are you? I just stopped by your dorm."
"I just got back.. I was with Brooke."
"K I'm coming over."
"Aite.. I'll see you soon."
Nathan hung up and put his phone back in his pocket. "It was nice seeing you again.. I gotta get going .. bye Jules."
"Bye Nathan." Julie smiled.
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Before Nathan could even knock, the door flung wide open. Haley immediately pounced onto Nathan. Nathan eagerly took her in and wrapped his arms around her and then tilted his head down so that their lips could meet. He carried her inside, where he kicked back the door behind them.
"I missed you." Nathan finally said after they broke their kiss.
"I've missed you too." Haley blushed. "I saw you on TV .. you were great."
"I probably looked great too huh?" Nathan smirked. Normally, Haley would make a comment about him being cocky or arrogant but she hated it when he was right.
"You have no idea." Haley said breathlessly as she planted her lips back on to him. She didn't waste anytime tugging at Nathan's shirt, which he eagerly pulled off. Her shirt came off just as fast. They both kicked their shoes off and Haley unbuckled Nathan's belt and he slid off his jeans. Now only in his boxers, Haley led Nathan to her computer chair, where he sat down and she straddled him.
"Hales.." Nathan mumbled, when he felt Haley tugging at his wrists. "What.. what're you doing?" He said breaking off from her lips.
"I.. Mr. Touchdown.. have a surprise for you." Haley grinned as she took some rope and tied Nathan's wrists onto the arm rests.
"Surprise?" Nathan questioned.
"Surprise.." Haley purred back as she got up from him. Nathan looked at her curiously and wondered what in the world she was up to. Either way, he was already liking it and the tent forming in his boxers could attest to that.
Haley slipped inside the bathroom and took a deep breath. Her heart was racing and her palms were sweating. She was both extremely nervous and excited at the same time. She'd never done anything like this, at least fully sober, that is. She quickly changed into the outfit that Brooke gave her and checked herself out in the mirror, making sure she looked good. She looked over at the mouthwash on the counter and wished it was a bottle of vodka or anything that would give her liquid courage.
"Hales!" Nathan called out. This was it, no backing out now, Haley thought to herself.
"Coming… but you have to promise me to close your eyes."
"Promise."
"Nathan.. I'm serious.. close them." Haley said as she peeked through the door of the bathroom.
"I promise.. they're closed."
"Put your head down too." Haley ordered.
"Fine." Nathan said obeying her. Lucas was right, I really am whipped.
Haley stepped out of the bathroom and positioned herself in front of Nathan. Taking one last deep breath. "Okay.. open them." Haley said.
Nathan put his head up and opened his eyes. His mouth nearly dropped at the sight that was before him. No words came from his mouth, only the drool dribbling off it. His heart raced faster, sending blood gushing into one particular area.
"You like?" Haley teased as she put her finger in her mouth. All Nathan could do was nod in agreement. "I knew you would.. Brooke helped me out."
"Yeah.. I can see that.." Nathan said softly as his mouth felt suddenly dry. There in front of him stood Haley, with her hair pulled back and wearing a cheerleading uniform from his old high school.
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"Hello." Peyton said as she picked up her phone.
"Peyton! My dear how are you?" A voice called out.
"Mrs. James.. it's so good to hear from you. I'm doing well."
"Did Marianne tell you?"
"Yes.. and I'm sure Haley will be thrilled to see you guys."
"I know.. we've missed our daughter.. we actually didn't catch a lot of traffic.. we'll be arriving earlier than scheduled."
"Oh, how early?"
"Umm.. ten minutes."
"Gee Mrs. James.. thanks for the warning."
"For the last time, it's Lydia and sorry we didn't realize how close we were until we saw the signs… I hope we didn't catch you in a bad time."
"No.. it's fine. I'm in the studio working on a project, but I can take a break."
"Oh that's good.. and do you know where Haley is?"
"I think she mentioned something about studying, I think she'll be back in the room later, but that's okay, you guys can wait in our room until she shows up, I'm sure it won't be that long."
"Oh that's fine."
"Why don't you park in the parking lot by our dorm and I'll meet you there."
"Sounds good… we'll see you there." Lydia said as she hung up on Peyton.
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"You like?" Haley teased as she put her finger in her mouth. All Nathan could do was nod in agreement. "I knew you would.. Brooke helped me out."
"Yeah.. I can see that.." Nathan said softly as his mouth felt suddenly dry. There in front of him stood Haley, with her hair pulled back and wearing a cheerleading uniform from his old high school.
Haley turned around and walked over to the stereo and put on some soft music, putting the volume on low. The song that was playing was irrelevant to Nathan as he focused in on Haley and the way she so gently swayed her hips. With her back still to him, she let go of her hair tie and let her hair down. She rocked her head back and forth as if she was in a shampoo commercial showing off her new shiny, clean hair.
"You know.. this uniform is a little tight on me.." Haley teased as she ran her hands down her side, her back still to him. There was a mirror off to the side and she can tell that Nathan was loving every minute of this. She had to admit, she was loving it too.
"Then.. then maybe you should take it off." Nathan said in a husky voice.
Haley giggled, Nathan wasn't afraid to let her know exactly what he was thinking. It took every bit of strength and will power not to rip his restraints right off and pounce on Haley.
"You're right." She smirked as she turned her head to give him a quick wink. Her hands reached underneath the short skirt and she slowly pulled down her silky white underwear slowly down, in the process bending over to give Nathan a nice view of her rear. The sight of it all had Nathan practically squirming in the chair, as his breathing became even more erratic.
"I never did give you that lapdance.." Haley said seductively as she straddled Nathan and gently rocked her hips against his.
"I say you're timing is perfect.." Nathan said hoarsely. He moved his head forward to capture her lips but she pulled back. Putting a finger on his lips, "Standard lap dance rules apply.. no touching." Haley said shaking her head. She can practically feel him buckling underneath her. She was wondering who was going to give up first in this little game of tease they were playing. She knew the restrains she put on Nathan's wrist weren't that tight and he could easily free himself if he wanted.
She continued to move her body rhythmically against his, running her fingers down his bare chest. Nathan closed his eyes and tilted his head back to try and steady his breathing. He tried to think of something else, anything else to distract him from the fact that his girlfriend, his beautiful sexy girlfriend was on top of him, in a cheerleading uniform.. and commando. Commando.
Her next move would prove to be his breaking point. She unzipped the back and let the top half of the uniform fall down, exposing her bra to him. His powerful arms easily overcame his flimsy restraints and his hands immediately went under her short skirt and onto her bare rear.
"You have a serious ass, Haley James." Nathan said as he pushed her body further against his and thrust his hips forward to indicate exactly what he wanted to do next, a move which left Haley gasping for air. His hands remained glued under her skirt and she ran his fingers over his hair as their lips crashed into each other, each one battling for dominance. She could feel his hardness against her moist center and hoped that Nathan wouldn't let her suffer for long.
"Haley!" They both heard someone shriek. To Haley's horror, there by the doorway stood her parents and Peyton. All three of them were wide-eyed and had shocked expressions on their faces.
Nathan turned his head to see what was going on as Haley immediately covered her chest with her arms.
"Mom! Dad!" Haley shrieked and Nathan's eyes also went wide-eyed and his heart started beating faster for a completely different reason.
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"There you are!" Brooke got up from Lucas' bed and wrapped her arms around Lucas. "What took you so long?"
"Sorry Brooke.. on my way here I ran into Peyton and Haley's parents."
"Haley's parents?" Brooke questioned.
"Yeah.. they stopped into town to surprise Haley."
"Oh my God!"
"What's wrong?" Lucas asked.
"Come on .. we gotta get to Haley's dorm room."
"What.. why?" Lucas asked as Brooke tugged at his arm.
"Because.. we're going to miss out on all the fun." Brooke grinned.
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"Mom! Dad!" Haley shrieked.
"Mom dad?!" Nathan repeated. Haley was about to get up off of him but Nathan held her firm. "You don't want to do that." Nathan warned and Haley could feel him poking out from beneath her.
"Oh my God Haley James!" Lydia exclaimed. "Jimmy.. look at your daughter!"
"I know.. my little girl is a cheerleader and didn't bother to tell us!" Jimmy shook his head.
Both Peyton and Nathan looked at Jimmy with a curious look. They both thought for sure Nathan would be dead by now.
"Dad.." Haley rolled here eyes and shook her head.
"Peyton, how come you didn't tell us?" Lydia questioned.
"I.. I don't know.." Peyton stammered. She wasn't exactly quite sure how to react to everything.
"I must say the color suits you dear." Lydia said as she touched the fabric of her skirt. She lifted it up briefly to see where Nathan's hands were. "Oh hello!" Lydia commented. "You must be Nathan… I'm Lydia.. I'd shake your hand but I think you have to wash them first." Lydia winked at him. "And my the pictures of you don't do you any justice." Lydia grinned as she checked him out and Nathan instantly blushed, something it seems that only James' women could do.
Lydia took out her phone and took a quick snapshot. "Nana will love this."
"Mom!" Haley exclaimed.
"Pardon my wife.." Jimmy commented, as he closed Lydia's phone for her. "I'm Jimmy.. it's so nice to finally meet you.." Jimmy padded Nathan's shoulder. "So.. I hear you play ball."
"Umm.. yeah.." Nathan replied nervously as he tried to slip his hands away from Jimmy's daughter's ass.
"Holy Crap!" Brooke exclaimed as everyone turned around to see her and Lucas by the doorway.
"Is.. is that your old cheerleading uniform?" Lucas asked Brooke.
"Wait!" Lydia exclaimed. "So you're not on the cheerleading squad?"
Fully frustrated, in more ways than one, Haley exclaimed. "Would everyone just get the hell out !?" They've never seen Haley so angry.
Taking their cue, everyone started filing out of the room. "Not you!" Haley glared at Nathan who was squirming in his chair.
"Oh sorry.." Nathan replied, eliciting a few giggles from Brooke and Jimmy.
Everyone filed their way out and Peyton closed the door behind her. "Talk about awkward." Brooke commented as they stood outside Haley's doorway.
"Hi.. I'm Lydia.. my husband Jimmy, we're Haley's parents." Lydia extended her hand out to Brooke.
"Hi.. I'm Brooke.. my boyfriend Lucas.. we're also friends of Haley's and Nathan's."
"Good to meet you." Jimmy commented.
"So.." Lydia said turning to Peyton. "I'm so glad Haley's finally not a virgin anymore."
"Yeah.. we never thought this day would come." Jimmy added.
"You and I both." Peyton nervously chuckled, her mind was still reeling over everything that just happened. Brooke, Peyton and Lucas all looked at each other, thinking the same thing. Haley was right, her parents are weird.
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"Oh my God.. I am so sorry." Haley said burying her face in Nathan's chest.
"I'm sorry I didn't deadbolt the door.. holy crap that's not how I wanted to meet your parents."
"This is so embarrassing." Haley shook her head against his chest.
"There.. there.. it's okay." Nathan's hand rubbed against her back to soothe her. "No .. where were we?" Nathan smirked as he went to unclasp her bra.
"Nathan!"
"Kidding.. kidding." Nathan threw his hands up in defeat.
"You better be!" Haley warned as she got up from Nathan. "Come on.. get dressed.. I didn't know the circus would be coming into town." Haley sighed.
To Be Continued . . . .
Like I said before, I've been waiting forever to write this chapter. When I first wrote this story, I always had it in the back of my mind that I want Nathan to meet Haley's parents while she was trying to give him a lap dance in a cheerleading outfit.
Like I said before, I may be open to having someone beta my stories, still thinking about it. Also, if anyone can tell me all of Haley's siblings names, that would be great!
I hope you enjoyed and again please review !!