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Ch. 7 How Do I Deal?
Before Lucas had time to react, Nathan ran towards him and punched him in the face as Haley screamed in fear.
A hard blow to Lucas' right cheek caused him to stumble backwards. But did not feel any pain because of the adrenaline rush. As he moved swiftly towards his opponent, he balled his right hand into a fist and struck Nathan with all his might in his face. Soon, both Scotts were on the floor, continuing their bitter battle for the one they loved.
Every day I wake up to another day gone by
Nothing but the open road and the never-ending why
Anything can happen, yeah, but nothing ever does
I try to change, it's kinda strange, the same as it ever was, but look at us
"Nathan...STOP!" Haley couldn't believe that she caused the two people that she loved to fight. How did things get so complicated? One minute she was living out her dream of Lucas kissing her and then the next minute, a fight broke out.
But Nathan couldn't even hear her. He was driven to pound the person who dared to take the one and only person in his life that meant something to him. He wasn't about to let his angel slip away without putting up a fight.
How do I deal with you
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
Haley watched in horror, trying to figure out how to end the scene. As she moved towards them, a flaring arm hit her with such force that she landed on the floor hard on her bottom. THUD. The sound made the brothers stop and look. Neither one knew who caused the fall, but they picked themselves up from the ground to assist Haley.
"Haley, are you alright?" asked Lucas, ashamed that he was partially responsible for physically hurting her. That was the last thing he ever imagined himself doing.
"I'm so sorry Haley." Nathan reprimanded himself for letting his emotions get the best of him. If he didn't physically take out his hurt and anger at his brother, none of this would have happened.
With a wave of her hands, Haley refused either one of their hands to assist her up as she winced in pain.
How do I deal with us
How do I know what's real
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
And how do I deal
Looking at one another and then back at Haley, Lucas and Nathan hung their heads as they waited to see what Haley would say or do. They watched her carefully as she got up in case she needed any help.
Not knowing what she should do about the situation and to try to break some of the tension, she said the first thing that came to her mind. "The next time you two want to use me as a punching bag, please give me an advance warning."
"Sorry Hales," was all Lucas could say in response to Haley's humor.
"Do you need some help getting into the car?" asked Nathan, wanting Haley and himself to get as far away from Lucas and Tree Hill as possible. He was afraid that his worse nightmare would come true; especially after part of became a reality when he saw the two "friends" kissing a few minutes before.
These words kept playing in Lucas' head as he anxiously waited for a response. He couldn't lose Haley after he just found her. "Hales, please don't go. Stay here with me, Lucas pleaded.
"Hales..." Nathan searched for something to say; anything for that matter.
Upon hearing Nathan using the nickname he used for Haley, Lucas glared at his half-brother as he forced himself to not act on his feelings. 'How dare Nathan use the name that showed the close bond that he and Haley shared' thought Lucas.
Haley gazed at Lucas and then Nathan. She did not want to hurt either of them, but she knew that someone would be end up brokenhearted pending her decision. Her heart was torn in two. "Look...Lucas, I think you should go."
Every night, in the dark, I lie awake in bed
How am I supposed to dream, with all the static in my head
I turn in all directions and I pray for some relief
What can I do but feel the weight I'm underneath
And grit my teeth
Anguished and sadness washed over Lucas' face while a smile and relief washed over Nathan's.
"You too Nathan."
How do I deal with you
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
"What?" the two brothers stated in unison.
"I'm sorry, but I need time to sort out my thoughts and feelings. In order to do that, I need space from both of you. When I make my decision, I'll let you both know."
How do I deal with love
(Why do I) why do I have to choose
And everybody's tellin' me
What the hell I have to do
Both Lucas and Nathan knew that Haley's mind was set. They took one last look at her before they slowly walked toward the stairs and to their separate cars with heavy hearts. It would be the most difficult wait they had ever endured.
And how do I deal with us
How do I know what's real (real)
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
Now how do I deal
After sitting by herself and looking at the moon for over an hour after Lucas and Nathan left, she got up and began her excruciating walk home.
How do I deal with you (how do I deal with you)
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
The street was tranquil and calm; something Haley loved about her small hometown. Her life was the same...
HONK! Haley turned towards the sound of a car that was pulling to a stop next to her. "Hey Haley. What are you doing out alone so late on a Friday night?"
"Can't you see that I'm walking home or are you refusing to get a pair of glasses that you desperately need in order to see better?" replied Haley without missing a beat. Her witty humor went into automatic mode when she wanted to change the subject, which was one of her defense mechanisms. She credited her quick responses to her siblings. Being the youngest child growing up in a house with five older siblings caused one to have a sharp tongue or endure being constantly picked on.
"You didn't answer my question," replied the driver. "Do you want a lift home?"
"No thank you. I need some alone time."
"You know that you can come to me if you need anything. Especially since you are always willing to listen to my problems regarding Nathan and/or Lucas."
"Well I guess I joined your club. Drama and all." Haley plastered a fake smile on her face, knowing that Peyton would see through it.
How do I deal with love (how do I deal)
Why do I have to choose
When everybody's tellin' me
What the hell I have to do
"What did they do now?" asked a concerned Peyton. She knew how volatile they got when they were around one another.
Haley felt uncomfortable talking to Peyton about her situation since she was involved with both people who now claim to be in love with her.
"Look...I'm not going to force you to talk to me about anything, but I can see you're upset and it looks like you can use a friend to talk to right now."
Haley relented and decided that talking to Peyton wouldn't be that bad. After all, Peyton was her friend and although it would be awkward to talk her, she really did need to voice her thoughts and feelings to someone. After getting into Peyton's car, she began explaining her complicated situation to Peyton as Peyton listened attentively.
How do I deal with you (how do I deal with you)
How do I deal with me (how do I deal with me)
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
"Wow." Peyton wasn't surprised about Lucas and Nathan's feelings towards Haley. She always knew that one day Lucas would realize his true feelings for his best friend. Even when she was "dating" him while he was dating Brooke, she sensed that both of them were not the girls that Lucas loved. "So what are you going to do?"
"I have no idea. This is where you come in. What would you do?"
"It's not up to me."
"I know but I thought I could at least give it a try to have you make the decision for me. Life would be so much easier that way."
How do I deal with us (how do I know what's real)
How do I know what's real
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
"Unfortunately, life's a b**** and I'm not going to make the decision for you." Peyton was a little envious about how Haley was able to capture both of the men's heart that she failed to capture, but she knew that Haley deserved both of their love. She was a great girl and every guy in his right mind would eventually realize that. "I know this sounds cliché, but all I can tell you is to follow your heart."
"You're right."
"So you're going to take my advice?"
"I meant that was so cliché."
Peyton just shrugged her shoulders and gave a half smile.
"I'm just kidding. I'm have to think about this some more on my own." Haley was glad that she talked to Peyton. She knew it wasn't easy for Peyton to listen to her talk about two people she was once involved with. "Thanks for listening to me babble about the drama in my life."
How do I deal (how do I deal, yeah)
How do I deal
How do I
How do I
"Hey, I'm available anytime you want to talk."
"Thanks. So do you think I can take you up on your offer for the ride home?"
Peyton responded by turning on her ignition and speeding off with Haley in the car thinking about who she wanted to be with if she made it home alive.
How do I deal
How do I
How do I
How do I with you (how do I deal)
Jennifer Love Hewitt – How Do I Deal?
Ch. 7 How Do I Deal?
Before Lucas had time to react, Nathan ran towards him and punched him in the face as Haley screamed in fear.
A hard blow to Lucas' right cheek caused him to stumble backwards. But did not feel any pain because of the adrenaline rush. As he moved swiftly towards his opponent, he balled his right hand into a fist and struck Nathan with all his might in his face. Soon, both Scotts were on the floor, continuing their bitter battle for the one they loved.
Every day I wake up to another day gone by
Nothing but the open road and the never-ending why
Anything can happen, yeah, but nothing ever does
I try to change, it's kinda strange, the same as it ever was, but look at us
"Nathan...STOP!" Haley couldn't believe that she caused the two people that she loved to fight. How did things get so complicated? One minute she was living out her dream of Lucas kissing her and then the next minute, a fight broke out.
But Nathan couldn't even hear her. He was driven to pound the person who dared to take the one and only person in his life that meant something to him. He wasn't about to let his angel slip away without putting up a fight.
How do I deal with you
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
Haley watched in horror, trying to figure out how to end the scene. As she moved towards them, a flaring arm hit her with such force that she landed on the floor hard on her bottom. THUD. The sound made the brothers stop and look. Neither one knew who caused the fall, but they picked themselves up from the ground to assist Haley.
"Haley, are you alright?" asked Lucas, ashamed that he was partially responsible for physically hurting her. That was the last thing he ever imagined himself doing.
"I'm so sorry Haley." Nathan reprimanded himself for letting his emotions get the best of him. If he didn't physically take out his hurt and anger at his brother, none of this would have happened.
With a wave of her hands, Haley refused either one of their hands to assist her up as she winced in pain.
How do I deal with us
How do I know what's real
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
And how do I deal
Looking at one another and then back at Haley, Lucas and Nathan hung their heads as they waited to see what Haley would say or do. They watched her carefully as she got up in case she needed any help.
Not knowing what she should do about the situation and to try to break some of the tension, she said the first thing that came to her mind. "The next time you two want to use me as a punching bag, please give me an advance warning."
"Sorry Hales," was all Lucas could say in response to Haley's humor.
"Do you need some help getting into the car?" asked Nathan, wanting Haley and himself to get as far away from Lucas and Tree Hill as possible. He was afraid that his worse nightmare would come true; especially after part of became a reality when he saw the two "friends" kissing a few minutes before.
These words kept playing in Lucas' head as he anxiously waited for a response. He couldn't lose Haley after he just found her. "Hales, please don't go. Stay here with me, Lucas pleaded.
"Hales..." Nathan searched for something to say; anything for that matter.
Upon hearing Nathan using the nickname he used for Haley, Lucas glared at his half-brother as he forced himself to not act on his feelings. 'How dare Nathan use the name that showed the close bond that he and Haley shared' thought Lucas.
Haley gazed at Lucas and then Nathan. She did not want to hurt either of them, but she knew that someone would be end up brokenhearted pending her decision. Her heart was torn in two. "Look...Lucas, I think you should go."
Every night, in the dark, I lie awake in bed
How am I supposed to dream, with all the static in my head
I turn in all directions and I pray for some relief
What can I do but feel the weight I'm underneath
And grit my teeth
Anguished and sadness washed over Lucas' face while a smile and relief washed over Nathan's.
"You too Nathan."
How do I deal with you
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
"What?" the two brothers stated in unison.
"I'm sorry, but I need time to sort out my thoughts and feelings. In order to do that, I need space from both of you. When I make my decision, I'll let you both know."
How do I deal with love
(Why do I) why do I have to choose
And everybody's tellin' me
What the hell I have to do
Both Lucas and Nathan knew that Haley's mind was set. They took one last look at her before they slowly walked toward the stairs and to their separate cars with heavy hearts. It would be the most difficult wait they had ever endured.
And how do I deal with us
How do I know what's real (real)
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
Now how do I deal
After sitting by herself and looking at the moon for over an hour after Lucas and Nathan left, she got up and began her excruciating walk home.
How do I deal with you (how do I deal with you)
How do I deal with me
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
The street was tranquil and calm; something Haley loved about her small hometown. Her life was the same...
HONK! Haley turned towards the sound of a car that was pulling to a stop next to her. "Hey Haley. What are you doing out alone so late on a Friday night?"
"Can't you see that I'm walking home or are you refusing to get a pair of glasses that you desperately need in order to see better?" replied Haley without missing a beat. Her witty humor went into automatic mode when she wanted to change the subject, which was one of her defense mechanisms. She credited her quick responses to her siblings. Being the youngest child growing up in a house with five older siblings caused one to have a sharp tongue or endure being constantly picked on.
"You didn't answer my question," replied the driver. "Do you want a lift home?"
"No thank you. I need some alone time."
"You know that you can come to me if you need anything. Especially since you are always willing to listen to my problems regarding Nathan and/or Lucas."
"Well I guess I joined your club. Drama and all." Haley plastered a fake smile on her face, knowing that Peyton would see through it.
How do I deal with love (how do I deal)
Why do I have to choose
When everybody's tellin' me
What the hell I have to do
"What did they do now?" asked a concerned Peyton. She knew how volatile they got when they were around one another.
Haley felt uncomfortable talking to Peyton about her situation since she was involved with both people who now claim to be in love with her.
"Look...I'm not going to force you to talk to me about anything, but I can see you're upset and it looks like you can use a friend to talk to right now."
Haley relented and decided that talking to Peyton wouldn't be that bad. After all, Peyton was her friend and although it would be awkward to talk her, she really did need to voice her thoughts and feelings to someone. After getting into Peyton's car, she began explaining her complicated situation to Peyton as Peyton listened attentively.
How do I deal with you (how do I deal with you)
How do I deal with me (how do I deal with me)
When I don't even know myself
Or what it is you want from me
"Wow." Peyton wasn't surprised about Lucas and Nathan's feelings towards Haley. She always knew that one day Lucas would realize his true feelings for his best friend. Even when she was "dating" him while he was dating Brooke, she sensed that both of them were not the girls that Lucas loved. "So what are you going to do?"
"I have no idea. This is where you come in. What would you do?"
"It's not up to me."
"I know but I thought I could at least give it a try to have you make the decision for me. Life would be so much easier that way."
How do I deal with us (how do I know what's real)
How do I know what's real
When I don't even trust myself
Or what it is I feel
"Unfortunately, life's a b**** and I'm not going to make the decision for you." Peyton was a little envious about how Haley was able to capture both of the men's heart that she failed to capture, but she knew that Haley deserved both of their love. She was a great girl and every guy in his right mind would eventually realize that. "I know this sounds cliché, but all I can tell you is to follow your heart."
"You're right."
"So you're going to take my advice?"
"I meant that was so cliché."
Peyton just shrugged her shoulders and gave a half smile.
"I'm just kidding. I'm have to think about this some more on my own." Haley was glad that she talked to Peyton. She knew it wasn't easy for Peyton to listen to her talk about two people she was once involved with. "Thanks for listening to me babble about the drama in my life."
How do I deal (how do I deal, yeah)
How do I deal
How do I
How do I
"Hey, I'm available anytime you want to talk."
"Thanks. So do you think I can take you up on your offer for the ride home?"
Peyton responded by turning on her ignition and speeding off with Haley in the car thinking about who she wanted to be with if she made it home alive.
How do I deal
How do I
How do I
How do I with you (how do I deal)
Jennifer Love Hewitt – How Do I Deal?