Thank you to those who reviewed. I love reading your comments.
Now I'm going to address some of your questions and respond to some of your feedbacks:
Hales – This is a Laley story. You'll see in the next few chapters even though this chapter might make you think it's a Naley. Don't worry, it's all about Laley for me.
Lynn – Don't feel like a dork. I love Pixel Perfect...even though I'm embarrassed to tell people that too.
Amanda – Thanks for giving me feedback for each chapter. It makes me feel so good that you always come back to read the next chapter.
Claire – If you're still reading this story, I hope you worked things out with your best friend.
Ch. 4 All I Need is You
Nathan walked straight into the house and towards Haley's room, knowing the James never lock their doors. Upon seeing the sight of Haley brought tears to his eyes. She was giving up so much for him: her family, friends and school. The only comfort he found was in Haley's words. She told him that her family and friends would eventually come to understand and forgive her for leaving. Nathan knew that Haley had the support and friendship from her loved ones. They would keep in touch with Haley because her relationships with people were real and true, which was something Nathan lacked in his old group of friends.
(Sometimes when I'm down and alone) (I feel just like a child with out a home) (The love you give me keeps me hangin' on, honey) (All I ever need is you)
He continue to watch her in silence as she continued to pack, unaware of his presence. Haley picked up a picture on the table next to her desk. The frame contained a picture of her with her best friend. They looked liked they must have been about ten years old. Lucas was holding her from behind as his hands grasped hers. It appeared to Nathan that it must have been taken when Lucas was trying to teach Haley how to golf for the first time.
Nathan cringed as he saw her shoulders slump and she let out a painful sigh. He knew that it would be hard for Haley to leave Lucas even though the two friends had let their friendship slip away. It was replaced with the quick hellos and pleasantries of two acquaintances. Nathan was the one now who was constantly by her side. Things sure had changed.
(You're my first love, you're my last) (You're my future, you're my past) (Ohhh loving you is all I ask, honey) (All I ever need is you)
"Things sure has changed," Nathan voiced his thought out loud without realizing it. His heart went out for her because he could feel her pain.
(Winters come and then they go) (And we watch the melting snow) (Sure summer follows spring, all the things you do) (Give me a reason to build my world around you)
( World around you )
Haley turned around to the familiar voice, surprised by his presence. "Yeah," her voice was filled with sadness.
(Some men follow rainbows I am told) (Some men search for silver, some for gold) (But I found my treasures in my soul) (And all I ever need is you)
"Do you need help packing?" Nathan asked, trying to change the subject that he accidentally brought up.
"No." Haley shook her head as she carefully placed the picture in her suitcase.
"Are you sure?" Nathan stepped into the room and walked towards Haley. "I could help you pack your unmentionables if you like." He gave a devious grin as Haley blushed furiously.
"Um...I don't think so. You haven't earned that privilege yet."
"Really...what do I have to do to get the ..."
"Only my future husband will get that honor," Haley cut him off, horrified of the thought of anyone seeing her undergarments.
"In that case," Nathan held Haley's hand and began getting on his knees.
(Without love I'd never find the way) (Through ups and downs of every single day) (And I won't sleep at night until you say) (Honey, all I ever need is you)
Haley's heart stopped at his actions even though she knew that Nathan wasn't serious. It took her a second to regain her voice, "Stop kidding around Nathan. At this rate, I'll never finish packing."
"Well, I told you I'm willing to help, but you turned down my offer?" Nathan stated as he began to stand up, knowing in his heart, he will ask for her hand sometime in the future.
"You can help me by leaving and coming back later. You're such a distraction."
"I'll take it as a compliment." Nathan leaned in to give Haley a soft peck on the cheek.
Haley rolled her eyes at the comment. "Maybe I should reconsider leaving with you. I mean, I don't know how long I can stand living with someone who is so conceited," Haley kidded.
Nathan feigned hurt. "I'm not conceited, I'm confident. And why wouldn't I be when someone as lovely as you chose to be by my side."
(La, La, La, La, La, La) (The love you give me keeps me hangin' on) (Honey, all I'll ever need is you)
Haley remained quiet.
"Haley, did I ever tell you how grateful I am for your constant support and for coming with me?"
"Only about a million times a day," Haley smiled weakly. She was really doing this; leaving her home for good. You have to she told herself.
"Thank you for doing this. I know it must be hard, but I promise you that I'll make it up to you somehow. I wouldn't have been able to do this on my own. After all the painful experiences I had in life, it was all worth it if that's what brought us together. Nathan embraced Haley with all the love he had. "I love you so much Haley."
(La, La, La, La, La, La) (But I found my treasures in my soul) (Honey, and all I ever need is you)
"I love you too."
Finally breaking from the hug, Haley ordered, "Now get out so I can pack."
"Yes m'am," Nathan saluted. "I'll be back at 2000 hours."
Haley watched Nathan leave. 'I hope I'm doing the right thing.'
(La, La, La, La, La, La)
Kenny Rogers – All I Need is You
Now I'm going to address some of your questions and respond to some of your feedbacks:
Hales – This is a Laley story. You'll see in the next few chapters even though this chapter might make you think it's a Naley. Don't worry, it's all about Laley for me.
Lynn – Don't feel like a dork. I love Pixel Perfect...even though I'm embarrassed to tell people that too.
Amanda – Thanks for giving me feedback for each chapter. It makes me feel so good that you always come back to read the next chapter.
Claire – If you're still reading this story, I hope you worked things out with your best friend.
Ch. 4 All I Need is You
Nathan walked straight into the house and towards Haley's room, knowing the James never lock their doors. Upon seeing the sight of Haley brought tears to his eyes. She was giving up so much for him: her family, friends and school. The only comfort he found was in Haley's words. She told him that her family and friends would eventually come to understand and forgive her for leaving. Nathan knew that Haley had the support and friendship from her loved ones. They would keep in touch with Haley because her relationships with people were real and true, which was something Nathan lacked in his old group of friends.
(Sometimes when I'm down and alone) (I feel just like a child with out a home) (The love you give me keeps me hangin' on, honey) (All I ever need is you)
He continue to watch her in silence as she continued to pack, unaware of his presence. Haley picked up a picture on the table next to her desk. The frame contained a picture of her with her best friend. They looked liked they must have been about ten years old. Lucas was holding her from behind as his hands grasped hers. It appeared to Nathan that it must have been taken when Lucas was trying to teach Haley how to golf for the first time.
Nathan cringed as he saw her shoulders slump and she let out a painful sigh. He knew that it would be hard for Haley to leave Lucas even though the two friends had let their friendship slip away. It was replaced with the quick hellos and pleasantries of two acquaintances. Nathan was the one now who was constantly by her side. Things sure had changed.
(You're my first love, you're my last) (You're my future, you're my past) (Ohhh loving you is all I ask, honey) (All I ever need is you)
"Things sure has changed," Nathan voiced his thought out loud without realizing it. His heart went out for her because he could feel her pain.
(Winters come and then they go) (And we watch the melting snow) (Sure summer follows spring, all the things you do) (Give me a reason to build my world around you)
( World around you )
Haley turned around to the familiar voice, surprised by his presence. "Yeah," her voice was filled with sadness.
(Some men follow rainbows I am told) (Some men search for silver, some for gold) (But I found my treasures in my soul) (And all I ever need is you)
"Do you need help packing?" Nathan asked, trying to change the subject that he accidentally brought up.
"No." Haley shook her head as she carefully placed the picture in her suitcase.
"Are you sure?" Nathan stepped into the room and walked towards Haley. "I could help you pack your unmentionables if you like." He gave a devious grin as Haley blushed furiously.
"Um...I don't think so. You haven't earned that privilege yet."
"Really...what do I have to do to get the ..."
"Only my future husband will get that honor," Haley cut him off, horrified of the thought of anyone seeing her undergarments.
"In that case," Nathan held Haley's hand and began getting on his knees.
(Without love I'd never find the way) (Through ups and downs of every single day) (And I won't sleep at night until you say) (Honey, all I ever need is you)
Haley's heart stopped at his actions even though she knew that Nathan wasn't serious. It took her a second to regain her voice, "Stop kidding around Nathan. At this rate, I'll never finish packing."
"Well, I told you I'm willing to help, but you turned down my offer?" Nathan stated as he began to stand up, knowing in his heart, he will ask for her hand sometime in the future.
"You can help me by leaving and coming back later. You're such a distraction."
"I'll take it as a compliment." Nathan leaned in to give Haley a soft peck on the cheek.
Haley rolled her eyes at the comment. "Maybe I should reconsider leaving with you. I mean, I don't know how long I can stand living with someone who is so conceited," Haley kidded.
Nathan feigned hurt. "I'm not conceited, I'm confident. And why wouldn't I be when someone as lovely as you chose to be by my side."
(La, La, La, La, La, La) (The love you give me keeps me hangin' on) (Honey, all I'll ever need is you)
Haley remained quiet.
"Haley, did I ever tell you how grateful I am for your constant support and for coming with me?"
"Only about a million times a day," Haley smiled weakly. She was really doing this; leaving her home for good. You have to she told herself.
"Thank you for doing this. I know it must be hard, but I promise you that I'll make it up to you somehow. I wouldn't have been able to do this on my own. After all the painful experiences I had in life, it was all worth it if that's what brought us together. Nathan embraced Haley with all the love he had. "I love you so much Haley."
(La, La, La, La, La, La) (But I found my treasures in my soul) (Honey, and all I ever need is you)
"I love you too."
Finally breaking from the hug, Haley ordered, "Now get out so I can pack."
"Yes m'am," Nathan saluted. "I'll be back at 2000 hours."
Haley watched Nathan leave. 'I hope I'm doing the right thing.'
(La, La, La, La, La, La)
Kenny Rogers – All I Need is You