A Better Slumber
Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill, all the credit goes to the wonderful writers of this amazing show!
A/N: This is just a follow up of the last scene of last week's episode. I felt Bethany and James did a terrific and moving job!! This fic is pure fluff, just the way I like it. This may stay a one parter, its up to you guys. Anyways, hope you like!
To say Haley was shocked to see Nathan Scott, on the verge of tears, in her doorway was an understatement.
All these emotions clouded Haley's brain as she looked tenderly at the boy whom had come to mean so much to her in such a short amount of time.
She was relieved to find out he was okay, because, quite frankly, she wouldn't know what to do if he wasn't.
But he wasn't emotionally okay, that much she knew.
Upon him entering, she embraced him in a tight hug, where neither wanted to let go. Nathan shut his eyes tightly, experiencing the familiar feeling of comfort Haley's warm body gave off. He inhaled her scent; fresh, with a hint of the coffee from the café.
He had found her; The One. And he would never let her go.
All she could do was comfort him, be there for him, while he let everything come out. Although Nathan Scott was incredibly strong, he had now proved that he was only human, and had been pushed to his limits.
"I promised myself if I could just get up, I'd walk over to you and tell you how much I need you, how much I want you, and how nothing else matters."
She was all he needed. Haley completed him in a way nothing else ever could, or ever would… even basketball. Nathan didn't care if he ever dribbled another basketball in his life, as long as he had Haley, and she would keep looking at him the way she was now.
What was it about him that made her heart beat faster every time he was near? She couldn't explain it; all she could do was act.
She looked into the vulnerable boy's eyes, and saw something she had never seen before; the same thing held in her own eyes.
Her fingers found their way to Nathan's soft, dark hair. He leaned into her gentle touch, savoring their time together.
They both exchanged genuine smiles and gave into one another in a short, sweet kiss. That kiss meant more to Nathan than all of the kisses he had ever shared in his entire life combined. Because, of course, it was with her.
All she wanted was him, all he wanted was her.
"Haley, can I stay with you tonight?"
He couldn't go back to the cold hospital bed, or to his even colder bed at home. He couldn't be alone, this was where he belonged.
Haley wordlessly shut the door and walked over to him. He stood up to meet her half way, and they shared another kiss.
Haley slowly pulled back and wrapped her arms around his muscular frame. "Let's go to sleep," she whispered softly in his ears.
Haley entwined their fingers and guided Nathan to her bed. They each climbed into their respected sides of Haley's queen sized bed.
Nathan tucked himself under the covers, but that wasn't enough. He needed to feel the warmth that could only be supplied by her.
As if reading his mind, Haley gently cuddled up against Nathan's strong chest, and he draped his arm around her.
She left her cozy bed for a moment to take care of one more thing.
"Where are you going?" He asked, his tone faltering.
She smiled and silently turned off the light, and then climbed back into the warm nest of blankets and Nathan.
He kissed the top of her head softly and cupped her cheeks with his hands. "Thanks Haley, for everything," Nathan said softly, uttering a small yawn.
Haley smiled to herself and kissed Nathan one more time.
"Goodnight, Nathan."
"Goodnight, Haley," Nathan said, while cozying himself up against Haley.
Right before he drifted off to sleep, the words that Nathan had been feeling for quite some time now, escaped almost inaudibly from his lips.
"I love you."
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