AN- In my journey of making this story work, I failed countless of times (Lol). Anyway, here's the final chapter! Enjoy…

Haley P.O.V

[Lucky Pink Sock]

It was a strange feeling, knowing that in a few hours we would all, although finally reuniting, put distance between us again. I lay in bed, cuddled in Nathan's arms, thinking of that; exactly what is going to happen?

Sleep doesn't come so easily for me now-a-days, but as I look at Nathan, feel his warmth, I drift, sadly knowing that this just might be the last time.

Before I fall asleep I think of dinner, which took place hours ago. I remember Brooke's smirk, Peyton's undeniable beam and Lucas's nod of encouragement, but I remember Nathan the most. I remember his glow, passion and confidence that the answer to Brooke's question, "are you two back together?" was a yes, and we would live happily ever-after, but it's not that simple.

So as I drift into a fantasy world, and slowly let my eyes close, I whisper softly in Nathan's ear, praying that by morning this is all settled.

"I love you Nathan."

[Sun Rise]

The sun beamed down at my face, causing me to cringe. I hear everyone moving around, and Brooke singing in the shower. I whine, "It's too early."

"Well, the flight leaves in three hours and we still haven't packed," Lucas said, pulling the covers off from over my head. "Besides when do you sleep so much?"

I pout, rolling over, finally noticing the lack of warmth. "Nathan?" I said above a whisper.

"Yes?" He came out from the bathroom, which I thought was occupied by Brooke alone. A tinge of Jealousy came over me, but I let it go.

"Never mind," I sighed, forcing my eyes to stay open.

"Get up sleepy head," Nathan smiled, "you sleep too much now."

I groaned, why did everyone notice?

"Want me to get you a cup of coffee Hales? You look so tired," Peyton asked, running her fingers through her curls.

"Um…" I bit my lip, "Sure. Thanks Peyt."

"Sure," She turned from me to the guys, "has anyone seen my lucky pink sock?"

"No," Nathan chuckled, "Lucky pink sock? Who the hell are you wearing pink, thinking it's lucky? And what have you done to my dark, disbelieving friend Peyton?"

She took a pillow and chugged it at him, "Shut up Nathan."

"I was just asking," he sighed, fake crying, "No need to get all hostile."

"I'm serious, if any of you have seen my pink sock, please let me know," she waved her hands in the air.

"Okay," Nathan said, "maybe I've seen it. Describe it."

Peyton sighed, "Its pink!"

"And?"

"Lucky?"

"Okay, not much of a description."

"Have you seen it or not?"

"Um…"

"Nathan, I'm not playing with you!"

"Um… It's lucky. It's pink, and it's a sock?" He shook his head, and Lucas broke out in hysterical laughter. "Nope, sorry haven't seen it."

By this time Peyton's face was flustering red, "Nathan Scott you are an asshole."

"Do I look round and brown to you?"

"Ugh," she groaned, before walking out of the hotel room; I'm guessing to retrieve my coffee, but to also get away from Nathan.

Nate turned to Luke, "does she really have a lucky pink sock?"

"The last time she had a lucky sock it was blue," Lucas shrugged.

[Breakfast]

I noticed that no one seemed to be speaking, everyone left to contemplate their thoughts. I'm guessing thoughts of our departure; I know I was thinking of it.

"Nathan?"

"Hales?"

"Can we go somewhere and talk?"

He made a funny face, but stood up and took my hand. "We'll be back," he announced to the rest of the group.

"Right here is fine," I said as soon as we reached a quiet place, outside of the hotel's café.

"Okay," he said, leading me over to a bench and sitting down, "what do we need to talk about?"

"Everything," I whispered.

"Why are you whispering?" he laughed.

"I don't know," I smiled, reaching my fingers to his lips.

He kissed my finger and closed his eyes. "Haley, what's wrong?"

"I don't know."

"Um…I'm confused, you said you wanted to come out here to talk, well?"

"Yeah," I hesitated, "Nathan what's going to happen to us?"

"What do you mean?" he frowned slightly.

"I mean," I stood up, "are we back together, or is this just temporary?"

"What do you want it to be?"

I wanted to tell him that I want to be with him forever. To be able to sleep all night, be with him all day, but why couldn't I?

"I don't know what I want, what do you want?"

"I want to know what you want Haley, why do I have to make the decision all the time?" he sighed, looking away.

I swallowed the mass in my throat, "I want us."

He looked into my eyes, and spoke only in silence, as if shock momentarily slipped through his body. I bet it did. "I want us too Haley," he took my hand and slid me closer to him on the bench.

"How will this work? Were miles and miles away," I frowned, closing my eyes.

"It'll work out somehow," he kissed the top of my head; "you have to have faith."

[Hotel Room]

"In less than two hours, i will be boarding on a flight home, and I still can't find my lucky sock!"

"Did you check Brooke's backpack?" Nathan asked, trying to act serious, "I heard she's quite a thief."

"Shut up," Brooke said, slapping Nathan across the arm. "Besides, why would I need a pair of Peyton's lucky pink socks?"

"Because then maybe you wouldn't need to be so desperately sexy, it would come natural!"

"You don't think I'm naturally sexy Scott?"

Peyton sighed, "You guys are not helping!"

I laughed lightly, thank-god for Peyton, stopping that flirtatious conversation. "Luke, are you almost done in their?" I knocked on the bathroom door.

"One minute," he yelled.

When the door opened, I gasped, "Lucas, your hair?"

"Like it?"

"You cut it, short?"

"You don't like it?" he frowned.

I stepped back, examining my best friend. "No," I smiled, "actually I love it."

"You do?"

"Yes," I ran my fingers through the little bit of hair he had left, "about time you cut that thing you had growing on your head."

"Thanks," he chuckled, "I think."

I felt bad for him. The one person that he truly fell in love with, he had to let go. Peyton was his love, and would always be, but maybe she's not right for him.

[An hour later]

"Everyone all set?" Lucas asked, heading out the door.

Nods appeared all around the room.

"Okay, we should get going now."

As we left the room I felt sad, almost missing something.

"I can't believe I never found my Lucky pink sock!" Peyton pouted, folding her arms across his chest.

As we arrived at the airport, Nathan and Lucas set off to make sure that all of our planes were on time, while Brooke, Peyton and I found seats in the waiting room.

"I can't believe it's really over," Peyton muttered.

"I know," Brooke bit her lip, "and I only technically got laid once."

"Aw…too bad!" I said sarcastically.

"Shut up tutor girl, your so naïve," she rolled her eyes.

"How am I naïve?"

"Obviously you never experienced vacation sex before," she said in her 'Brooke' way of speaking.

"Yes I have," I lied.

"Your lying!"

"No, I'm not!"

"Yes, your biting your lip," she pointed.

"So?"

"So, you bite your lip when your lying!"

"No I don't!"

"What are you girls arguing over?" Lucas said, heading over with Nathan.

"Just that Haley is inexperienced on the vacation sex topic," Brooke smiled.

"Good," Nathan smiled, sitting next to me.

I couldn't help but smile at his insecurity.

"Whatever," Brooke waved, "you guys make me sick."

"Go choke on a pee-nut Bo," Nathan laughed.

"Go eat a hamburger Nate," she shot back.

"Okay," Peyton said, "that's enough. I think I've heard enough for one day." She stood up, putting her bag down on the chair and walking away.

"Where are you going?" Brooke asked.

"I'm going to look around, watch my bag."

Lucas watched her walk away, and started after her.

"Peyton," he took a deep breath as he caught up to her. "I need to talk to you."

"I don't think we have anything to talk about Lucas," she shook her head, continuing her stride to no-where.

"Yes we do," he stopped her in her tracks. "I found your lucky pink sock."

As much as Peyton was excited, she was sort of disappointed, thinking Lucas would say something else. "You did?"

"Yeah," he shrugged, "taking them out of his bag."

She took them and smiled, "thanks," but furrowed her eyebrow, "how come you didn't give them to me at the hotel."

"Because, I wanted to talk to you alone," he stuck his hands in his pockets.

"About?"

"About what you said the other day."

"What did I say?"

"About you loving me before?"

She shifted, uncomfortably, "what about it?"

"Was it true?"

She smiled, "I always loved you Lucas."

"And what about when you said you love me now?"

"True too."

He shook his head, in disbelief. "Okay, I just wanted to um… clear that up."

Peyton frowned, "um…alright then."

"Sorry Peyton," he said walking away. 'What the fuck did I just do?' he muttered to himself.

Peyton walked away, a single tear rolling down her eye. Goodbye Lucas.

[Boarding time]

"Bye guys," Brooke said, kissing and hugging everyone. "This was fun; maybe we could do it again sometime, for now, bye!"

"we're next," I said to Peyton, watching Brooke walk into the terminal.

I took Nathan by the hand and placed it on my check, kissing him softly. "I love you Scott."

"I love you James," he whispered, kissing me again.

I didn't cry, but only because I knew we would see each other soon; we're soul mates and nothing could get in the way of that.

Lucas grabbed Peyton, bringing her into a hug. I noticed them linger, the fight to stay warm between them, but when they pulled away, he turned to me.

"Haley James, you better call me."

"I will," I said, holding onto my best friend. "Love ya' Luke!"

"You too Hales," he smiled, before grabbing my soul mates arm and gesturing to their terminal.

I gave a small smile to Peyton, and she returned an even smaller one. "You okay?" I asked, grabbing her hand.

"Yeah," she whispered, "I'll be just fine."

Xxxxx

"Earth to Lucas," Nathan said, waving his hands in his brother's face.

"Oh, what did you say Nate?"

"What's wrong," the youngest Scott asked, sighing.

"Nothing."

"Go to her Lucas."

"What are you talking about?"

"You know."

"I can't Nate."

"Okay Luke, give me one good reason and we'll get on this plane."

The oldest brother shook his head, but started to run. He ran as fast as he could, he bumped into people, knocked over luggages, but he didn't care. By the time he reached Petyon's terminal, he realized the plane was gone. His love was gone… He turned around, sadly and started to walk away.

"Lucas," he heard a soft voice come from behind him.

His heart stopped, as he turned around. "Peyton," he whispered, retracing his steps back to where she stood.

"Lucas, I…" She started, her lip trembling as the tears cascaded down her rosy cheeks.

"Don't," he put his finger on her lip, wiped the tears from her eyes and kissed her so passionately, so beautifully, that I, myself, started to cry.

Oh yeah, It's me Haley, in the background.

"I love you Peyton," Lucas smiled.

"I love you," Peyton kissed him again; "I love you so much."

I couldn't suppress my beam, neither could Nathan, who happily walked over to me and placed his arms around my waist. This is the way it's supposed to be.

"So," Nathan said, "who wants to get a hotel room?"

T.H.E E.N.D

(Simple ending) Tell me if you liked it, if not, well, I did. (lol)