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Ch. 3 Before Your Love
As he reached the James' residence, he pulled up in the driveway and put his car in park. He remained seated, not quite ready for the next step. Taking a deep breath, he slowly let out all the tension that was building up. He couldn't believe how his life ended up the way it did. Never did he imagine that his miserable, meaningless life would be graced by the presence of an angel.
(I wonder how I ever make it through a day) (How did I settle for the world in shades of gray) (When you go in circles all the scenery looks the same) (And you don't know why) (And I looked into your eyes) (Where the road stretched out in front of me) (And I realized)
Thinking about how he first met her brought a soft smile to his face.
(I'd never live) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (And I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again,) (I wasn't really livin')
Flashback
Nathan: Hey.
Haley: Can I help you?
Nathan: I hope so, you're my tutor.
Haley: *Scoffs* Right. I don't think so.
Nathan: You're Haley James right?
Haley: I'm sorry. I'm best friends with Lucas.
Nathan: Well then I'm sorry too.
Haley: Forget it, I'll find you someone else.
Nathan: Well... look, look, there is nobody else, all right. I'd find them if there was.
Haley: If there were.
Nathan: See you're helping me already.
Haley: Look I can't help you and on top of that I won't. Okay?
End of Flashback
(I'd never lived...) (Before your love)
His plan was to take revenge on his half brother. Everyone could tell just by looking at the two best friends that they were inseparable. Wherever one was, the other was not far behind. Realizing this, he came up with a master plan. Nathan would teach Lucas a lesson; no one would try to take basketball and his girlfriend at the time away from him without any reprecussions. Nathan would show the inferior Scott who really had the control. He would get Haley to tutor him and eventually seduce her. The plan seemed simple and effective; hurt Lucas by hurting the one closest to him. It couldn't have been more perfect because tormenting Lucas was one thing, but hurting Haley would create the piercing effect Nathan longed for.
(I wanted more than just an ordinary life) (All of my dreams, seemed like castles in the sky) (I stand before you and my heart is in your hands) (And I don't know why) (I'd survive without your kiss) (Cuz you've given me) (A reason to exist)
But the plan backfired. Somehow, somewhere during all the tutoring sessions, he got to know Haley and that was a fatal mistake to his plan, but a blessing to his life. He realized the person he could be, he wanted to be and that was all thanks to Haley. She was able to endure his cocky, I-know-all attitude and see the person behind the façade. This pretense led him towards the same pitiful path of his controlling father. What really separated her from all the other girls was the fact that she didn't care that he was the star basketball player. She didn't treat him like he was a moron. As much as it hurts him to admit it, she was the first and only person to truly accept him for who he is; the good parts as well as the bad.
(I'd never lived) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again,) (I wasn't really livin')
And he was definitely grateful.
(I'd never lived...) (I'd never lived...) (Before your love)
Looking back at the person he was, he was ashamed. He was heading towards the track of becoming the person he loved and hated: his father.
(I'd never lived)
(Before your love)
Although he knew that he still had a long journey ahead of him to become the man who is worthy of Haley's love, he was determined to travel the path with all the bumps and obstacles that would be present along the way. It would be difficult, but no matter how many times he may stumble, he would pick himself back up as long as Haley continued to accept him and support him.
(And I don't know why) (Why the sun decides to shine) (But you've breathed your love into me just in time) (I'd never lived) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again) (I wasn't really livin')
He wondered how he was able to put up with as much as he did before he met Haley. He shivered at the thought of enduring the divorce and the emancipation case alone. The only thing that helped him through this tough time in his life was having his girlfriend by his side. She was his rock, his role model and his miracle.
Finally stepping out of his car, he walked towards his second chance in life, a new beginning, with the one he loved.
(I'd never lived) (I'd never lived) (Before!...) (Your!!...) (Love!!!... OHHH!!!!!)
Kelly Clarkson - Before Your Love
Ch. 3 Before Your Love
As he reached the James' residence, he pulled up in the driveway and put his car in park. He remained seated, not quite ready for the next step. Taking a deep breath, he slowly let out all the tension that was building up. He couldn't believe how his life ended up the way it did. Never did he imagine that his miserable, meaningless life would be graced by the presence of an angel.
(I wonder how I ever make it through a day) (How did I settle for the world in shades of gray) (When you go in circles all the scenery looks the same) (And you don't know why) (And I looked into your eyes) (Where the road stretched out in front of me) (And I realized)
Thinking about how he first met her brought a soft smile to his face.
(I'd never live) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (And I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again,) (I wasn't really livin')
Flashback
Nathan: Hey.
Haley: Can I help you?
Nathan: I hope so, you're my tutor.
Haley: *Scoffs* Right. I don't think so.
Nathan: You're Haley James right?
Haley: I'm sorry. I'm best friends with Lucas.
Nathan: Well then I'm sorry too.
Haley: Forget it, I'll find you someone else.
Nathan: Well... look, look, there is nobody else, all right. I'd find them if there was.
Haley: If there were.
Nathan: See you're helping me already.
Haley: Look I can't help you and on top of that I won't. Okay?
End of Flashback
(I'd never lived...) (Before your love)
His plan was to take revenge on his half brother. Everyone could tell just by looking at the two best friends that they were inseparable. Wherever one was, the other was not far behind. Realizing this, he came up with a master plan. Nathan would teach Lucas a lesson; no one would try to take basketball and his girlfriend at the time away from him without any reprecussions. Nathan would show the inferior Scott who really had the control. He would get Haley to tutor him and eventually seduce her. The plan seemed simple and effective; hurt Lucas by hurting the one closest to him. It couldn't have been more perfect because tormenting Lucas was one thing, but hurting Haley would create the piercing effect Nathan longed for.
(I wanted more than just an ordinary life) (All of my dreams, seemed like castles in the sky) (I stand before you and my heart is in your hands) (And I don't know why) (I'd survive without your kiss) (Cuz you've given me) (A reason to exist)
But the plan backfired. Somehow, somewhere during all the tutoring sessions, he got to know Haley and that was a fatal mistake to his plan, but a blessing to his life. He realized the person he could be, he wanted to be and that was all thanks to Haley. She was able to endure his cocky, I-know-all attitude and see the person behind the façade. This pretense led him towards the same pitiful path of his controlling father. What really separated her from all the other girls was the fact that she didn't care that he was the star basketball player. She didn't treat him like he was a moron. As much as it hurts him to admit it, she was the first and only person to truly accept him for who he is; the good parts as well as the bad.
(I'd never lived) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again,) (I wasn't really livin')
And he was definitely grateful.
(I'd never lived...) (I'd never lived...) (Before your love)
Looking back at the person he was, he was ashamed. He was heading towards the track of becoming the person he loved and hated: his father.
(I'd never lived)
(Before your love)
Although he knew that he still had a long journey ahead of him to become the man who is worthy of Haley's love, he was determined to travel the path with all the bumps and obstacles that would be present along the way. It would be difficult, but no matter how many times he may stumble, he would pick himself back up as long as Haley continued to accept him and support him.
(And I don't know why) (Why the sun decides to shine) (But you've breathed your love into me just in time) (I'd never lived) (Before your love) (I'd never felt) (Before your touch) (I'd never needed anyone) (To make me feel alive) (But then again) (I wasn't really livin')
He wondered how he was able to put up with as much as he did before he met Haley. He shivered at the thought of enduring the divorce and the emancipation case alone. The only thing that helped him through this tough time in his life was having his girlfriend by his side. She was his rock, his role model and his miracle.
Finally stepping out of his car, he walked towards his second chance in life, a new beginning, with the one he loved.
(I'd never lived) (I'd never lived) (Before!...) (Your!!...) (Love!!!... OHHH!!!!!)
Kelly Clarkson - Before Your Love