Rebuilding and Crumbling Chapter 36!
By: Matt91
Disclaimer: Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott, Brooke Davis, Peyton Sawyer, and Haley James don't belong to me, as do Karen Roe, Deb Scott, Dan Scott, Andy Hargrove, Bevin, and any characters that appear on the show. David Foster also does not belong to me. Please e-mail me with any comments you may have.
Author's Note: Wow, I cannot believe how amazing this story is! 9,321 Hits and counting! I have been watching the new season of One Tree Hill and while I love it, I love my story more. It's good to see that my Brooke/Peyton is also being played out on TV and I promise you all that there is going to be some major drama there coming soon. In fact, I've planned out the next couple of chapters and if you think you've seen drama in this story in earlier chapters, just wait. Things are going to get even more dramatic! It is mind blowing how far I have come with this story and how amazing it has turned out. I thank each and every one of you for reading, reviewing, and following my story. It is greatly appreciated and means more to me than I am able to express.
Anyway, here's chapter 36. I hope you enjoy it!
Rivercourt-3:00
Nathan is there shooting some hoops.
First shot. Miss. Second shot. Make it. Third shot. Miss.
"And I thought you were the Raven's star player," says Chris, passing the ball to Nathan.
"What do you want Keller?" asks Nathan, grabbing the ball.
"Can't I just come by for a nice, friendly visit?" asks Chris, innocently.
"No," says Nathan, taking a shot and making it. "What do you want?"
"I just wanted to come by and see how life without Haley is treating you," says Chris, as Nathan bounces the ball.
"Screw you," says Nathan, holding the ball.
"I'll pass on that, thanks," says Chris, being a smart ass.
Nathan glares at him, angrily.
"Did you hear Haley's moving to LA?" asks Chris.
"Yeah, I did," says Nathan, as matter of fact. "That's why I'm out here."
"Does that mean you're upset?" asks Chris, confused.
"No shit, Sherlock," says Nathan, bitterly. "It's just like last year. I'm losing her again."
"Do you still love her?" asks Chris, cutting to the chase.
"Of course I do," says Nathan.
"Then, why the hell haven't you admitted it to anyone yet, including yourself?" asks Chris, baffled.
"Haley broke my heart, that's why Keller," says Nathan, a bit annoyed. "When she came back, I was so hurt and so angry that I couldn't imagine ever being with her again."
"And how do you feel now?" asks Chris.
"I'm terrified at the thought of losing her again," says Nathan, taking a shot and missing.
"Why do you even care, anyway?"
"Because I feel responsible for your break up," explains Chris. "And I've been determined to do everything in power to get you guys back together. But, because you've both been so stubborn about it, there's nothing I've been able to do. Until now, that is."
"What are you talking about?" asks Nathan.
"Go, find Haley and tell her how you feel," says Chris, encouragingly. "Before it's too late."
"After how things have been with she and I and because she's with Bryce now, she'll never wanna be with me again," says Nathan, sadly.
"Have faith, Nathan," says Chris, supportively. "If your love is truly meant to be, it will work out."
"You're right, Keller," says Nathan, heading off. "Thanks."
Chris smiles a self-satisfied smile.
Roe Home-3:45
Lucas is in his room, having just finished unpacking, when Karen walks in.
"It's good to have you home, Lucas," says Karen, smiling.
"It's good to be home, mom," says Lucas, as he gets up and hugs her.
"I'm so glad you're ok, mom," says Lucas, tightening the hug. "I was so scared of losing you. I love you mom."
"I love you too, Lucas," says Karen, as they break the hug.
"Haley will be over soon to say goodbye," says Lucas, trying to smile.
"You're really gonna miss her, aren't you?" asks Karen.
"Very much so," says Lucas, looking down.
Karen walks away, leaving Lucas with his thoughts.
Apartment
"And he asked me to marry him," says Brooke.
She and Haley are sitting on the couch and she is re-iterating the events of the previous day.
"Oh My God!" exclaims Haley, in shock. "What'd you say?"
"What'd I say?" asks Brooke, still reeling. "I was shocked, completely speechless. I didn't know what to say."
"How'd you leave things with him?" asks Haley.
"I told him I need some time to think about it," says Brooke, conflicted. "I don't know what I'm gonna do, Haley. I do love him but things been him and I are just getting back again. Besides, I'm too young for marriage."
"Brooke," says Haley, grabbing her hand. "Listen to your heart. All you need is what your heart says. That's how I decided to marry Nathan, my heart told me it was the right thing to do."
"Speaking of," says Brooke, changing the subject. "Are you gonna say goodbye to Nathan?"
"No," says Haley, firmly. "He's no longer part of my life."
"Ok," says Brooke.
Suddenly, there is a knock on the apartment door.
"That must be Bryce," says Haley, looking at her watch. "He's a little early to drive us to Karen's though."
Haley gets up and opens the door.
"Bryce, you're a little early…" starts Haley, who sees Peyton standing there. "Peyton."
"Hi," says Peyton. "Can I come in?"
"Not really," says Brooke, coming up behind Haley. "Skanky whores aren't allowed in our apartment."
"Can we just talk? Please?" pleads Peyton.
"Fine, whatever," says Brooke, as she rolls her eyes and Peyton enters the apartment.
Brooke and Haley sit on the couch and Peyton stands.
"So, what do you want?" asks Haley, impatiently.
"I just wanted to congratulate you Haley," says Peyton, genuinely. "Word of your moving to LA to record an album with Mr. Foster is all around school. That's great for you. I wish you the best of luck."
"Thanks," says Haley. "Is that all?"
"No," says Peyton, sitting down on one of the chairs. "I miss you guys. I'm so sorry for everything. I want us to be friends again."
"It's a little too late for that," says Brooke, sadistically. "You've screwed us both over one too many times to be forgiven."
"I know there are some hard feelings but I really think we could work through them," says Peyton, sounding sure.
"Not gonna happen," says Haley, crossing her arms. "You were a total bitch to the both of us. That cannot be forgiven."
"Yeah," says Brooke, feeling the same way. "You turned out to be just some whore we considered to be our friend."
"I knew you guys wouldn't be all that nice about it," says Peyton, near tears. "But, to see you like this. I don't know what to say."
"Just get out Peyton," says Haley, enraged. "Take your bullshit and shove it up your ass. I have enough on my plate at the moment."
"Yeah," says Brooke, furiously. "At this point, Haley and I have each other and that's all we'll ever need. We don't need you and we will never again. We don't have to deal with your shit and we won't. Just get your diva skank ass out of our apartment and stay the hell out of lives."
"Ok," says Peyton, getting up. She has single tears in her eyes. "I'll go."
Peyton walks out and Bryce walks in.
"Hey Bryce," says Haley, as she gets up and kisses him.
"Hey," says Bryce, as he closes the door. "Was that Peyton?"
"Yeah," says Brooke. "She wanted to reconcile but we turned her down."
"Oh, ok," says Bryce, not wanting to get involved. "You guys ready?"
"Yeah," says Haley. "My bags are in the bedroom."
"I'll go get them," says Bryce, heading into the bathroom.
"Can you believe Peyton?" asks Brooke, still angry. "She has some nerve."
"Yeah," says Haley, disgusted. "She really does."
Bryce walks into the living room with Haley's two suitcases and three mesh bags.
"Shall we go?" asks Bryce, trying to hold back his sadness.
"Yes, we shall," says Haley, as the three of them leave.
Jones Home
Liz and Jake are sitting on Liz's bed, having just finished watching "The Skeleton Key."
"Wow, that was some movie!" exclaims Liz. "Pretty freaky."
"Yeah," says Jake, holding Liz in his arms. "And that ending was so unexpected!"
"Yeah," says Liz, looking into his eyes. "I'm so lucky to have you. Peyton doesn't know how good she had it. But, hell, her loss is my gain."
Jake looks at her. "Absolutely. You're amazing, Liz."
They kiss.
In all honesty, Jake still has very strong feelings for Peyton but she has made it very clear numerous times that she wants nothing to do with him. Jake does like Liz and he hopes his feelings for Peyton will soon dissipate and his feelings for Liz will strengthen.
Roe Home-4:30
Bryce, Brooke, and Haley walk through the front door to find Karen and Lucas sitting in the living room. Bryce and Brooke join them on the couch.
"Hey guys," says Haley, trying to smile. Deep down, the thought of being away from the people she loves is so scary to her and saddens her so.
"Hey," says Lucas, solemnly.
There is an awkward silence.
"I know this is hard for everyone and I want you to know that I love you all very much," says Haley, holding back tears. "But, I don't know how to say goodbye."
Karen gets up and approaches Haley,
"Haley, you have been such a pleasure in so many ways. You're sweet, warm, loving, kind, and you have such a big heart. I watched and I've seen how much you've grown and matured over the years and I could not be any prouder of you," says Karen, single tears flowing. "You are like the daughter I never had. I know that you will do great in LA and you'll blow them away with your remarkable talent. I love you Haley."
"Oh, I love you too, Karen," says Haley, as they embrace. "Thank you for everything you've done for me over the years. It means so much to me."
They break the hug.
"Best of Luck Haley," says Karen, wiping away her tears. "I'll miss you."
Haley stands there, tears in her eyes, as Brooke approaches her.
"Haley," says Brooke, as she grabs Haley's hands. "All my life I searched for the one person I could call my best friend. Someone who I could always depend on no matter what happened. Someone I could turn to when times got hard, someone I could lean on for comfort and support, and someone I knew would be there for me forever. Haley, you are all of that and more. In you, I've found my confidant, my support system, and my true best friend. You and I have grown so close these months and it is so hard for me to imagine you not being there when I go to sleep tonight or when I wake up in the morning."
Tears are now flowing from Haley's eyes.
Brooke takes a deep breath and wipes away her now free flowing tears. "You have been so good to me and I honestly cannot fathom what my life would be like without you. I know that things may change, especially since you're moving to LA, but I am confident that you and I will forever remain best friends. Distance across an ocean or across the world won't keep us apart. I know you are going to be amazingly successful as a recording artist and I want you to know that I will always be here for you, no matter what path you may take in life. I love you Haley. You are my sister and I'm going to miss you like crazy."
They hug.
"I love you too," says Haley, through tears. "I will miss you so much as well."
Haley steps back to grab a hold of herself when she sees Lucas approach her.
"Hales," says Lucas, face full of sadness. "When I look back on my life, there is one thing that I've always been able to count on. And that thing is you, Haley. No matter what has happened in our lives we have always been there for each other. To support, encourage, and help each other. I always wondered how I got so lucky to meet you and I know it's because I was meant to meet you so I could find the type of friendship that I will cherish forever. Your friendship means so much to me and without you, I never would've been able to find true happiness."Haley's head is down and she is hysterical crying at this point.
Lucas takes a breath to compose himself and wipe away his tears. "Haley, when I think of you being in LA and not being here in Tree Hill, I feel this huge void in my heart as well in my life. You mean everything to me and I cannot thank you enough for always standing by me through everything. I love you Hales, you're the sister I never had, and I'm gonna miss you so much."
Lucas pulls a hysterical crying Haley in for a hug.
"Luke, I'm gonna miss you too," says Haley, choking back tears. "I love you too."
They break the hug and Haley stands there, her eyes rid to the rim from crying.
Brooke, Lucas, and Karen have tears flowing from their eyes and Bryce's eyes are watery.
"Haley," says Bryce, gently. "We have to go."
Haley takes a deep breath and looks at Karen, Brooke, and Lucas.
"I love you guys and I will call as soon as I land," says Haley, half smiling.
Bryce and Haley head towards the front door.
"Goodbye," says Haley, as she opens the door.
A teary-eyed Karen, Brooke, and Lucas wave goodbye as Haley closes the door behind her.
Tree Hill Airport-4:50
Bryce and Haley are in the airport, by Gate 15, the departure gate for Haley's flight. Bryce's arms are around her waist and her arms are around his neck.
"Flight 345 to New York leaving from Gate 15 now boarding," says a woman's voice coming over the loudspeaker.
"That's my flight," says Haley, looking around.
Bryce pulls her in for a hug.
"I love you Haley," says Bryce, looking directly into her eyes. "From the moment I met you, I knew there was something between us. Never in my life has one person ever made me so happy. You bring me more happiness than I have ever known in my life. I never knew it was possible to want to spend every waking moment with just one person. But, I guess it makes sense when that one person is the person who means the most to you and who you love with all your heart and all your soul. And Haley, for me, you're that person. You mean more to me than I can ever properly express and I am so grateful to have met you and to be with you."
At this point, tears are flowing from Haley's eyes and Bryce has single teardrops running down his cheek.
"I know you are going to be a tremendous success in LA and while times may seem hard, our love will keep us together. Distance may separate us but you will always be a part of me Haley. I love you with all my heart and all my soul and I am going to miss you tremendously."
Haley takes a deep breath. "Bryce, you are by far the best thing that has happened to me in the longest time. I was really scared when we first started this relationship but you are the gentlest, kindest, most caring, most loving, and sincerest guy I have ever met. I don't know how I got so lucky as to meet you but I feel like the luckiest girl on earth. All my life I searched for my soul mate, the one I was 'meant to be' with. In you, I have found everything I ever wanted and more. You are the most special person in my life and I love you with every fiber of my being."
They kiss passionately, one last time.
"I have to go," says Haley, picking up her carry on bag. "I love you."
"I love you too," says Bryce, watching Haley walk off. He has tears in his eyes.
Bryce's cell phone rings. He takes one last look at Haley and steps away to answer it.
"Haley, Haley!" cries Nathan, as he comes running towards Haley, who was just about to enter the gate.
"Nathan?" questions a confused Haley, turning around. "What are you doing here?"
"Please don't go," says Nathan, partially out of breath from running.
"What?" asks Haley, her eyes widening.
"I love you," says Nathan, bluntly.
"Nathan, I…" starts Haley.
"Haley," says Nathan, grabbing her hands. "I know that so much has happened with us and that you're with Bryce, but I love you so much and I cannot live another day without you. Please, stay, and let's be together."
"Nathan" says Haley, tears forming. "It's too late."
Nathan looks at her, crushed.
"I'm sorry, Nathan," says a teary eyed Haley, squeezing his hands. "But, I can't do this. I have a future waiting for me in LA and I'm with Bryce and we're in love. It's just too late for us. Too much has happened, we're obviously just not meant to be."
"Haley," pleads Nathan.
"Final boarding call for Flight 345 to New York," says the woman over the loudspeaker.
"I have to go, Nathan," says Haley, letting go of his hands. "I'm sorry but this is it. Goodbye."
Haley, tears flowing, walks away, and a now teary eyed Nathan watches her walk through the gate.
Author's Note: Ok, well, here's chapter 36. I hope you enjoyed it! So much going on and lots more to come! What's going to happen next? Chapter 37, coming soon! Stay tuned! In the meantime, please REVIEW!