Chapter 27

Nathan's POV

I knew she was suffering yet I didn't know how I could help her. She wouldn't even talk to me about it. It's been 4 days since I last saw her, she wouldn't see me in person. We talked on the phone but she still refuses to tell me what really happened to Taylor now what she was feeling. I knew that she was hurt, and that maybe seeing Taylor and me in the same room probably brought back many unwanted memories.

I began pacing my room, lately everything was in chaos. My game was off, I've picked fights with my teammates, and my house is pretty much a mess if it weren't for the housekeeper.

The phone rang and I knew who it was. It was Haley again. This was our only communication now, and to think she's in the same city where I am!

"Hey Nathan"

There was something wrong with her. I knew that she was gonna tell me something bad. My hands began to sweat as I greeted her too. She began rambling on and on about how tired she was and that her work took much of her time.

"Look Hales, stop it. What do you really want to tell me?"

She stopped. I didn't know for certain if what she's really gonna tell me is bad, just might be paranoid.

"I don't know how to do this Nate… I ..uh..need to tell you this personally. I'm coming over. Is that alright?"

"Of course it's okay. At least now I get to see you"

"Great, bye…"

I heard the line went dead. I wasn't exactly thrilled with what she was going to say to me. My stomach was tied into knots, I even felt like vomiting. I waited for her in the living room; I asked my housekeeper if she could prepare snack for me and Haley.

After almost an hour she finally arrived and I went to hug her. She hugged back…well, sort of. She was so tense, and I tried to ignore it.

"What's wrong Haley?"

"I'm sorry for being so cold lately Nate. I really didn't know what to do with Taylor…. But it's okay now. I'm fine, she's fine… everything's fine again."

"Are you sure? Do you want to talk about it?"

"Nope."

I nodded my head. If everything IS fine then I'll have to believe her don't I? but I knew that something was off…..

I pushed these thoughts aside and relished the moment that Haley was here…now in my arms.

"I love you Nathan" she said all of a sudden. A touch of desperation in her voice.

"I love you too Haley"

hey you guys…don't worry I'll update soon…I know you're all wondering what happened with Haley and Chris. That'll be in the next chapter.