Ch. 15 Blessed

Recap: Lucas responded with a question, "May I give you a kiss?"

When I think, how life used to be; Always walking in the shadows. Then I look, at what you've given me; I feel like dancing on my tip-toes.

Upon hearing these words, Haley's pulse began to race as she unconsciously licked her lips. She dreamt of this moment numerous times. It would be their first kiss on the lips, not counting what happened a few weeks ago when she was too afraid to kiss him back and ruin their friendship. "Yes," Haley whispered, her voice barely audible to Lucas.

I must say everyday I pray When realize you're by my side; I know I'm truly...

Lucas moved closer to Haley as he pulled out a chocolate Hershey kiss and held it out for her. Haley saw the piece of candy and huffed in exasperation. She was embarrassed, frustrated, disappointed, and hurt that she thought he wanted to kiss him when he just wanted to give her a piece of chocolate.

Blessed for everything you've given me; Blessed for all the tenderness you show; Do my best with every breath that's in me; Blessed to make sure you never go.

Noticing these emotions going through Haley caused Lucas to say, "Did you think I meant to give you a kiss on the lips?"

There are times, that I test your faith, 'til you think you might surrender. Baby I'm, I'm not ashamed to say, that my hopes will grow in splendor

Haley blushed furiously out of utter embarrassment. "Well...yeah."

You walked by in the nick of time looking like an answered prayer You know I'm truly...

"Actually I really wanted...want to, but I didn't know how to go about it," Lucas explained, a smile playing on his lips.

"Let me show you." Haley grabbed Lucas' shirt and pulled him close to her, giving him a quick peck on the lips and then broke away. The couple looked deeply into one another's eyes, a mutual and unspoken message understood by the two as they lips met once again. They finally broke away when breathing became an issue.

Blessed for everything you've given me; Blessed for all the tenderness you show; Do my best with every breath that's in me; Blessed to make sure you never go.

"Mmm..." Lucas said in a husky voice.

Haley smiled, glad that Lucas enjoyed the kiss as much as she did. She watched Lucas as he held out the same piece of chocolate he offered her early. "No thanks. I got the kiss that I wanted," Haley answered honestly.

Blessed with love and understanding; Blessed when I hear you call my name; Do my best with faith that's never-ending; Blessed to make sure you feel the same.

"Trust me, you want this one too." Lucas looked at Haley as she took the candy and opened it.

"Oh my gosh!" exclaimed Haley excitedly. Inside the foil wrapper was a small golf club charm. When Haley looked at Lucas, he held out charm bracelet that didn't have any charms on it. He took the charm from Haley's hand and placed it on the bracelet. Afterwards, he carefully placed the bracelet on Haley's wrist.

"A perfect fit," stated Lucas.

Deep inside you fill me with your tender touch... You know I'm truly

Haley admired the bracelet on her wrist and began to cry.

"What's wrong?" Lucas said with concern in his voice.

"Nothing. It's just that I am so blessed to have you in my life."

"No," Lucas shook his head, "I'm the lucky one."

And Lucas made it a point to prove it to Haley each day afterwards.

Blessed for everything you've given me; Blessed for all the tenderness you show; Do my best with every breath that's in me; Blessed to make sure you never go.

Christina Aguilera - Blessed