A/N - Thanks OTHlover04 for leaving a comment on Ch. 9. I really
appreciate it. Seems like you're the only one who read it besides
KayKayeLLe (although I'm not sure if she read up to Ch. 9 or just to Ch.
5).
KayKayeLLe – I respect your opinion, but I really think I like the fact
that I included a song in each chapter. It does make it harder for me to
write each chapter since I need to find a song that fits the emotions and
storyline. Thanks for your input and writing it in a polite way. (
I will continue to write the story for my own enjoyment, but will only
continue to post it based on the amount of feedback I get. It seems
pointless to post it here if no one is reading it. Also, I tend to post up
new chapters quicker if I get more feedback. What can I say? I love
knowing what people think as long as it's constructive criticism.
Ch. 10 (Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away
The sky began to turn dark by the time Haley finally reached her destination. She let out a long sigh before she raised her hand to knock on Lucas' front door. To her surprise, the wooden door swung open as Lucas was about to leave the house with a basketball in tow. The ball dropped to the ground but Lucas failed to notice because he was too preoccupied with the unannounced presence of his company.
Maybe I don't wanna know the reason why But lately you don't talk to me And baby I can't see me in your eyes
"Hales..." trailed Lucas' voice, curiosity and nervousness evident in his voice. "Would you like to come inside?"
"Do you mind if we sit on the porch steps?"
Lucas made his way out the door and sat down on the steps, making sure to leave enough room for Haley. Although her body was turned towards Lucas after she sat down, she was looking up at the sky. A small glimmer of light withheld the stars from appearing. Lucas gazed towards the direction Haley was looking at and then refocused his attention at Haley. Analyzing her body language and facial expression in attempts to figure out Haley's decision and finding that he was unable to read anything, he reprimanded himself for letting his friendship with the person sitting next to him fade away as much as he did. Feeling a bead of sweat roll trail down his face, he wiped it away, pretending to run his hand through his unruly hair.
I hold you near but you're so far away And it's losing you I can't believe To watch you leave and let this feeling die
He wanted to say something to her, anything to make sure that she would chose him in the chance that she already chose his half-brother, but restrained himself from doing so. As much as he wanted Haley to be with him, he didn't want to pressure her into doing so. He wouldn't be able to deal with the fact that she chose him only because she didn't want to hurt him. No. He wanted her to love him for the right reasons.
You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive And tomorrow if I am here without your love you know I can't survive Only my love can raise you high above it all
Second naturedly, she put a hand on her best friend's arm. Her touch caused Lucas to look into Haley's mocha colored eyes with such intensity that Haley had to look away for a brief second before regaining her composure and returning her gaze towards a pair of crystal clear blue eyes.
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love Don't throw it all away Don't throw it all away
Haley recognized a mixture of emotions in her friends' eyes: love, sadness, nervousness and anticipation. Not wanting him to wait any longer than was necessary to reveal her thoughts and feelings, she began to voice them. "As much as I love you Lucas, I can't be with you."
We can take the darkness and make it full of light Let your love flow back to me How can you leave and let this feeling die
Lucas' heart stopped beating and he desperately tried to take in what Haley said. He had heard her incorrectly he told himself, but knew that there was no use pretending. Haley didn't want him in her life; at least not romantically.
This happy room will be a lonely place when you are gone And I won't even have your shoulders for the crying on No other man's love could be as true, I'm beggin' you
"So you chose...Na – Nat...so you chose the other Scott." Lucas wasn't surprised. It seemed that Nathan got everything he ever wanted. Why would this be any different? But in the back of his mind, he hoped that there was a chance that his connection and bond with Haley would make it clear that they were meant to be together. Not...not his brother! How could Haley not see that they were wrong for each other? They did not share the history, friendship, ups and downs that he did with Haley.
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love Don't throw it all away Don't throw it all away
Haley dropped her hand to the side, shaking her head no. "I broke things off with him."
You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive And tomorrow if I am here without you love you know I can't survive Only my love can raise you high above it all
"But I don't understand," expressed Lucas, confused about the entire situation. "You didn't choose either of us?"
(So high...above it all) (So high...above it all) Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love So high...above it all
"I couldn't."
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love
Jennifer Love Hewitt – (Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away
Ch. 10 (Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away
The sky began to turn dark by the time Haley finally reached her destination. She let out a long sigh before she raised her hand to knock on Lucas' front door. To her surprise, the wooden door swung open as Lucas was about to leave the house with a basketball in tow. The ball dropped to the ground but Lucas failed to notice because he was too preoccupied with the unannounced presence of his company.
Maybe I don't wanna know the reason why But lately you don't talk to me And baby I can't see me in your eyes
"Hales..." trailed Lucas' voice, curiosity and nervousness evident in his voice. "Would you like to come inside?"
"Do you mind if we sit on the porch steps?"
Lucas made his way out the door and sat down on the steps, making sure to leave enough room for Haley. Although her body was turned towards Lucas after she sat down, she was looking up at the sky. A small glimmer of light withheld the stars from appearing. Lucas gazed towards the direction Haley was looking at and then refocused his attention at Haley. Analyzing her body language and facial expression in attempts to figure out Haley's decision and finding that he was unable to read anything, he reprimanded himself for letting his friendship with the person sitting next to him fade away as much as he did. Feeling a bead of sweat roll trail down his face, he wiped it away, pretending to run his hand through his unruly hair.
I hold you near but you're so far away And it's losing you I can't believe To watch you leave and let this feeling die
He wanted to say something to her, anything to make sure that she would chose him in the chance that she already chose his half-brother, but restrained himself from doing so. As much as he wanted Haley to be with him, he didn't want to pressure her into doing so. He wouldn't be able to deal with the fact that she chose him only because she didn't want to hurt him. No. He wanted her to love him for the right reasons.
You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive And tomorrow if I am here without your love you know I can't survive Only my love can raise you high above it all
Second naturedly, she put a hand on her best friend's arm. Her touch caused Lucas to look into Haley's mocha colored eyes with such intensity that Haley had to look away for a brief second before regaining her composure and returning her gaze towards a pair of crystal clear blue eyes.
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love Don't throw it all away Don't throw it all away
Haley recognized a mixture of emotions in her friends' eyes: love, sadness, nervousness and anticipation. Not wanting him to wait any longer than was necessary to reveal her thoughts and feelings, she began to voice them. "As much as I love you Lucas, I can't be with you."
We can take the darkness and make it full of light Let your love flow back to me How can you leave and let this feeling die
Lucas' heart stopped beating and he desperately tried to take in what Haley said. He had heard her incorrectly he told himself, but knew that there was no use pretending. Haley didn't want him in her life; at least not romantically.
This happy room will be a lonely place when you are gone And I won't even have your shoulders for the crying on No other man's love could be as true, I'm beggin' you
"So you chose...Na – Nat...so you chose the other Scott." Lucas wasn't surprised. It seemed that Nathan got everything he ever wanted. Why would this be any different? But in the back of his mind, he hoped that there was a chance that his connection and bond with Haley would make it clear that they were meant to be together. Not...not his brother! How could Haley not see that they were wrong for each other? They did not share the history, friendship, ups and downs that he did with Haley.
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love Don't throw it all away Don't throw it all away
Haley dropped her hand to the side, shaking her head no. "I broke things off with him."
You alone are the living thing that keeps me alive And tomorrow if I am here without you love you know I can't survive Only my love can raise you high above it all
"But I don't understand," expressed Lucas, confused about the entire situation. "You didn't choose either of us?"
(So high...above it all) (So high...above it all) Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love So high...above it all
"I couldn't."
Don't throw it all away our love, our love Don't throw it all away our love
Jennifer Love Hewitt – (Our Love) Don't Throw it All Away