Hey guys, I'm glad you enjoyed the last chapter. Did any of you go take a look at their Prom clothes I picked out? Let me know what you thought. I didn't really pick out anything too flashy. I'm a simple girl. Anyway, here I bring you part 2. I hope you guys enjoy this one. The end of it was sort of hard for me to write since I wanted it to be just perfect. I'm still not sure if it's as good as I wanted it to be but I'm sticking to it anyway. So read on and tell me what you think.
Oh, by the way there is only one more chapter and then the epilogue. So the end is near. I've just started the next chapter and I hope I will have it up by next week. I'm at least going to try. It is a very important chapter. Also I chose to use "Speechless" by The Veronicas. I am a huge fan of The Veronicas and I thought the song just fit. Well, let me not keep you any longer. Read on. Oh, and don't forget to review. Maybe it'll motivate me to post the next chapter faster. LOL!
ETA: Sorry if you got the alert 3 times about a new chapter. Something wierd keeps happening with my document.
Finally after taking the many pictures the group left for the restaurant. They ate and laughed as they talked about all the good times they had in the last 4 years of High School, cleverly leaving out the last few months. Finally it was time to go to the gym where the Prom was being held. Entering the gym Haley become somewhat uncomfortable when she noticed some stares coming her way.
"People are staring at me. It's bad enough during school when I can just continue on to my classes. I don't want to spend the whole night here with people looking at me." Haley whispered in Nathan's ear.
"Hales, just try ignoring them and just have a good time. Don't miss out on prom just because some assholes don't have anything better to look."
"I'm gonna try, but if it becomes too much, I'm gonna leave."
"Okay, anything you want." Nathan kissed her cheek and they continued walking to the table their friends had occupied.
"Isn't this great! It's just how I envisioned it." Brooke exclaimed.
"You did a good job decorating, baby." Lucas told his girlfriend.
"Thank you."
"Anyone want some punch?" Jake asked as he stood up.
"I would love some. Matter of fact I'll come with you." Peyton said as she also stood up. "Anyone else want some?"
"I'll have some." Haley answered.
"I want to dance. Let's go, Lucas." Brooke grabbed her boyfriend's hand and pulled him to the dance floor while Jake and Peyton walked over to where the punch was.
"Having fun?"
"Nathan, we've only been here for five minutes." Haley laughed.
"I know. I was just making conversation. I'm really happy that you came with me."
"I'm happy I did too."
Nathan takes her hand and places a kiss on it. "Would you like to dance?"
"No offense to you Nathan, but you can't dance."
" Hey, I just willingly offered to embarrass myself for you. You should be grateful."
"Aww, I am. It's okay, Nate. You don't need to embarrass yourself for me. Let's just wait for something a little slower to start and then we can dance."
"Okay. Peyton and Jake seem to be taking a long time with your drink."
"Looks like Bevin and Skills caught up with them." Haley pointed towards where they were standing.
"I see something we could do in the meantime. Follow me." Nathan took her hand and lead the way.
"Nathan, where are we going?"
"We are going to tape our video memory."
"Our what?"
"Over there is a booth where we go in and say what are favorite memory from high school is. It's going to be put on a DVD for all the seniors. And I think we should do ours together. What do you say?"
"I say...okay."
Nathan and Haley made their way over to the booth with other seniors. Meanwhile Brooke and Lucas were in the middle of the dance floor.
"Brooke, can we stop now?" Lucas asked as another dance came on.
"Okay Broody, but only because we have to set up my surprise."
"Surprise?"
"Yeah. I got the heads up on some major info. I know who's King and Queen."
"Let me guess. Nathan and Haley."
"Shhh! You're not supposed to know that."
"Brooke, it's pretty obvious who it was going to be."
"Oh please, it could have been Rachel or Kyle for all you've known. Anyway, I set up a little video dedication to play during the dance."
"How come I didn't know about that?"
"Because Peyton, Mouth and I did it without telling anyone. You know now so come and help me set it up."
Brooke and Lucas headed over to the back of the stage where Mouth was already patiently waiting for them. Back by the booth where the seniors were waiting Nathan and Haley stood waiting for their turn.
"So, do you have an idea on what your favorite memory is?" Nathan asked as they waited in line.
"No, I pretty much just want to forget the past few months even happened."
"Well, how about something from the past few years. That way you don't have to think bout any of the negative from this year."
"Okay, then what's yours?"
"Easy, the first time I saw you naked."
"Nathan!" Haley scolded him.
Nathan laughed at Haley's reaction. "Relax. While it is one of my favorite memories, I'm not going to tell the whole school about it. I was actually going to say winning the State Championships last year. It was the first time in 10 years that the Ravens held that title and I got to share that moment with my best friend.
"I think my favorite memory is going to have to be when I got you to sing "Don't Cha" in your underwear."
"That's just not right."
"Kidding. I think it would have to be just getting to experience high school with all my friends. Every day with you guys is a great memory in itself. That plus being named head cheerleader and acing AP Literature last year."
"That's great, Hales." Nathan smiled at her and pulled her into a hug. Out of the corner of his eye he spotted Rachel walking in with 2 friends. Anger flowing through his veins at the sight of her.
"Hey, Rach. Isn't that your boyfriend over there? I thought you said he didn't want to go to Prom. Looks like he came with Haley. He could have at least told you." One of Rachel's friends spoke.
"Yeah. And the nerve of Haley to show up with him knowing he should be coming with his girlfriend." The other said.
"Let's just drop it. I'm not going to let him or her ruin my night." Rachel said as she led them away. Still too prideful to admit the truth that she had been dumped.
Brooke and Lucas walked back from behind the stage and spotted Rachel and her friends beside the dance floor.
"Ugh! Mega bitch is here. She better not start anything with Nathan and Haley." Brooke whined.
"I don't see why she would. She's been avoiding them the last few weeks. I think it'll be fine as long as she stays on her side and away from us. Let's find Peyton and Jake." Lucas said as he pulled Brooke along with him.
Meanwhile Nathan and Haley stepped out of the booth after finishing their senior memories.
"So, what do you want to do now? Do you want to get something to drink and sit at the table or do you want to dance for a little bit. It's a slow song."
"I think I just want to sit for a little while. We can dance to the next slow song."
They walked over their table and took a seat.
"I'll get us something to drink. I'll be right back." Nathan said as he stood up and walked over to the punch.
Haley sat alone looking around the room catching a glimpse of some of her friends antics on the dance floor. She laughed as she laughed at Tim trying to put his hands on his date's ass, but was thwarted by her slapping his hand away.
"Don't you think it's wrong to come to Prom with someone else's boyfriend?" Rachel's friend Bianca said as she stood in front of Haley's eye line.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Haley said disinterested.
"Hello! Nathan. You know Rachel's boyfriend. If anyone was to be Nathan's date it should have been his girlfriend."
"I don't know what you think you know, but Nathan no longer has a girlfriend."
"Of course he does. I know you hate Rachel, but this is really low Haley. Trying to steal her boyfriend."
"I'm not stealing anyone's...."
"What's going on here? Is she bothering you, Hales?" Nathan cut in before Haley could finish what she was saying.
"Hi Nathan. I thought you weren't coming to Prom."
"What made you think that?"
"Rachel just said you had decided to skip it this year."
"Tell Rachel to butt the hell out of my business."
"Harsh words to say to your girlfriend. Are you guys fighting?"
"Listen Bianca, your friend seems to have forgotten to tell you a few things. Such as me dumping her ass weeks ago. So whatever little things she telling you about me or Haley, you better her tell her to quit it. I'm tired of her damn lies and childish bullshit. You tell her to stay the hell away from me and Haley if she knows what's good for her. Got that?"
"Got it." Bianca huffed as she walked away.
"It's never going to end with her, is it?"
"Hales, don't worry about her. Let's not let her ruin our night. Okay."
"Okay. I need to use the ladies room. I'll be back."
"You want me to walk with you?"
"I'm a big girl, Nathan. I'll be fine." Haley assured him as she walked to the ladies room.
After Haley finished up in the stall she stepped out over to the sinks to wash her hands and came face to face with Rachel.
"Haley."
"Rachel."
"So you came to Prom. And with Nathan of all people."
"What you thought I was going to skip out on Prom. Sorry I had to put a kink in your plan to get rid of me."
"Listen, that's not what I meant to do. I may have a strong dislike for you but I never meant to send you to the hospital."
"Right. Like I'm supposed to believe that you weren't a bit happy to hear that I lost the baby and was unconscious. Nathan told me everything you said to him. How could you be so cold-hearted?"
"I was scared okay. I wasn't ready to lose him."
"Well you should have thought of that before you pushed me down the stairs."
"Are you going to the police?"
"I thought about it. I'm still thinking about it. I will tell you one thing. Watch your back because you never know when someone will come for you. I'm not going to let this just go unpunished Rachel. I deserve some kind of justice for my child, if not for me or Nathan. He lost this child too. So, do us a favor and stay away from us. Oh, and make sure your friends get their facts straight. I don't need them pestering me that I'm stealing your boyfriend when you no longer have one." Haley said as she began to walk out of the restroom.
"I'm not going to let you scare me."
"I don't have to scare you. You're guilt should do that for you. So just watch your back." Haley then left with those final words. When she got back to the table she found that Brooke, Lucas, Peyton, and Jake now joined Nathan.
"Finally, you're back. I was getting kind of worried." Nathan said as he pulled out a chair for her.
"I was just in the bathroom." Haley laughed. "What could possibly get you worried? That I fell in the toilet or something?"
"Haha. You were gone awhile. So I got worried. Is it wrong that I'm a little overprotective of you after all that you've been through?"
"Aww, that's so sweet. Haley, I think Nathan deserves a kiss for that. Don't you think Peyton?" Brooke smiled mischievously and winked at Peyton.
"Yes, I do think he deserves one." Peyton agreed nodding her head.
"You guys are not funny. Nathan and I are not like that anymore. Just because we're not attached does not mean we are going back to old habits."
"Who said anything about old habits?" Brooke responded.
Jake and Lucas just watched the girls a bit confused by the exchange. Nathan hung his head wondering if now would be the right time to pull Haley aside and confess his feelings. After a couple seconds he decided that any time was a good time and he should just do it.
"Haley, I..."
"Can we have everyone's attention please?" Principal Turner interrupted.
"Yay! It's time!" Brooke squealed in her seat.
"I know it's customary to wait until a bit later for the presentation of Prom King and Queen but since there happens to be a surprise along with the announcement we just wanted to go ahead with it. Now all of our candidates are exceptional but of course it is up to the student body to vote on who they would like as their King and Queen. Now for our first crowning. After tallying all of your votes your King is Nathan Scott!"
Everyone clapped as Nathan was pushed out of his seat and walked up to the makeshift stage. Nathan shook Principal Turner's hand and bent down far enough to allow Ms. Harris to place the crown atop of his head. "And now for his Queen. By a landslide total of votes. Your new Queen is Haley James!"
As they did for Nathan everyone clapped hard as Haley stood up and made her way to the stage. She shook Turner's hand and allowed Ms. Harris to place her crown on her head. She then took her place beside Nathan and wrapped her arm around his.
"Let's have a round of applause for your King and Queen." Turner said as he led the applause. "Now for a special treat, can I please have Brooke James come to the stage to announce the song for the traditional King and Queen dance?"
Brooke gave Lucas a kiss on the cheek and then got up to get on stage. Once there she took the microphone from Turner.
"Thank you Principal Turner. First I would like to say congratulations to my gorgeous sister and my good friend Nathan for winning such coveted titles. I was lucky enough to get to choose the song for the traditional dance but in addition to that I, along with a couple others, have put together a little something. So if you all could please clear a space for our King and Queen."
The crowd dispersed to give Nathan and Haley a spot on the dance floor which they now were standing. Suddenly "Speechless" by The Veronicas began to play.
Feels like I have always known you
And I swear I dreamt about you
All those endless nights I was alone
It's like I've spent forever searching
Now I know that it was worth it
With you it feels like I am finally home
Behind Brooke a large projector screen flashed various photos of Nathan and Haley across the screen. As they danced they glanced at the screen and then smiled at each other.
Falling head over heels
Thought I knew how it feels
But with you it's like the first day of my life
Cuz you leave me speechless
When you talk to me
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
Can't help but surrender
My everything to you
Brooke got off of the stage and joined the others as they all watched the pair in the middle of the dance floor. Listening to the lyrics Haley couldn't help but agree that it was exactly how she felt about Nathan.
I thought I could resist you
I thought that I was strong
Somehow you were different from what I've known
I didn't see you coming
You took me by surprise and
You stole my heart before I could say no
Nathan knew that now was the perfect time to tell Haley exactly how he felt about her. The mood, the music, the overall moment was just right.
"Haley, there is something I need to tell you. Something I've been keeping to myself for some time and I don't want to keep from you anymore."
"Nathan, what is it?"
Falling head over heels
Thought I knew how it feels
But with you it's like the first day of my life
You leave me speechless
When you talk to me
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
I can't help but surrender
Oh no
My everything to you
"Haley, I love you."
"I love you, too" Haley smiled at him.
"No Hales, I don't think you understand. I'm in love with you."
"What?" Haley asked completely shocked.
You leave me speechless
(the way you smile, the way you touch my face)
You leave me breathless
(it's something that you do I can't explain)
I run a million miles just to hear you say my name
Baby
"I'm in love with you Haley James and I want to be with you. Not like a sex buddy but as your actual boyfriend . It really scares me but there it is." Haley just looked at him shocked.
"Haley, I know that we've been through so much and we're just getting back to how we were before the whole Rachel disaster, but I promise I will never hu..."
He was cut off by Haley's lips on his. She kissed him sweetly before pulling away.
"Hurt you." He finished shocked.
"I'm in love with you too." She answered. Nathan smiled at her and pulled her back into a kiss. The crowd whooped and hollered at the new couple. Well, except for Rachel.
You leave me speechless
You leave me breathless
The way you look at me
You manage to disarm me
My soul is shining through
I can't help but surrender
My everything to you