Chapter 13

Haley turned in shock towards the sound of Lucas's voice. She was crying so hard that she couldn't find her voice to respond to his admission. Keith dragged Karen into the kitchen to give them some privacy.

Lucas couldn't stand to see Haley in so much pain. He led her over to the couch and held her in his arms until she had calmed down. "I meant it, Haley. No one can come close to being as perfect as you are. I love the way you fidget with your hair when you get nervous. I love the way that you care about everyone no matter what. And most of all I love you for being there for me and loving me."

"Luke are you sure about this? I mean you hated me just hours ago. What is to say that we won't keep having these fights. I can't lose you Lucas, it would kill me."

"Haley you could never lose me. Even if this didn't work out I would always be your best friend."

"Lucas I can't compete with Brooke and Peyton. You know me I am into the simple things in life and I am not a big partier. I would much rather spend my nights watching movies with my best friend."

"There is no where I would rather be. Haley I think we are both struggling with the same insecurities. You were afraid that I was in love with either Peyton or Brooke. It was a crush that was all it was. But you know the one thing that terrified me most of all today."

"That you couldn't play basketball anymore. I know how much you love it."

"Haley I was afraid that I would lose you to Nathan. Because you know as well as I do that I can't compete with him."

"Lucas I could never care for someone that treats you that badly. I don't trust Nathan, ever since the party I am not even sure if I want to tutor him anymore."

"Keith told me about your arm. Why didn't you tell me that he left that bruise? I am going to kill him you know that right."

"No Luke, let it go. I want him out of my life and that will just bring him back into it. I just want to forget about it. Enough talking can we go upstairs and watch the rest of my movie, since you ran out on me."

"Well only if I get the same ending. Is the best friend going to get the girl?"

"She would have it no other way. Now come on Luke I want to just spend some time alone. We had a rough night and I just want to feel safe in your arms."

"Alright. Let's just tell mom and Keith we are alright and I am all yours."

**That chapter was horrible. But I am ahving horrible writers block. It will get better I promise.