Chapter 11

You'll be safe here

Lucas thought he was dreaming, either that or he had gone to heaven. Haley was in his arms just a few hours ago. He knows there are a lot of things the two of them had talk about…but he was just so happy! He hadn't felt this kind of happiness since……. Since well, he couldn't remember.

He watched as Haley sleep, she really needs it. She needs a rest and a vacation. Lucas was gonna make sure she had all of it.

He didn't get much sleep but that's okay. Nathan brought him a change of clothes and a toothbrush. Lucas showered quickly, hoping to be there by Haley's side when she wakes up.

It was now nearing noon but Haley still wasn't awake, Lucas leaned in to kiss her on the forehead.

"Hmmm….good morning" Haley whispered, kissing Lucas on the cheek.

"Technically Hales, it's almost noon" he joked.

"Oh? I slept that long?"

"Yup."

"So…this is weird.."

"Is it?" Lucas asked as he sat down on Haley's bed. "Why?"

"Because you're here…..and somehow I'm safe."

"That's weird how?"

Haley looked at him and hugged him. She buried her face on his neck just inhaling his scent.

"It's weird….because I never thought we could be like this again."

Lucas hugged her tighter hoping the pain and ugly memories would fade away.

"Sorry to interrupt you two love bird but Hales' breakfast is here and I need to talk to her about something" Jake said sheepishly.

"It's okay" Lucas said as he took the food tray from Jake's hands and place it on the table.

"What's wrong Jake?"

"Its nothing serious. It's just that your fans and the press are kinda….well, their camping outside"

Haley bit her lip, she totally forgot about the outside world.

"Tell them the truth."

"That's my plan also. But about your…you know…"

"What?"

"What if they ask about you and Luke?"

Lucas look bewildered, he wasn't really following the whole conversation. "What do I have to do with the press and Haley's fans?"

"Well…they kinda know…that you spent the night by her side so some of them are asking if the two of you are together"

Haley laughed; she knew exactly who put Jake in this situation.

"Jake, just tell Peyton that Lucas and I are still working things out."

Jake nodded and went out again, apparently reporting to his girlfriend what Haley had just said.

"Hales, the doctor said you need a vacation. Where are you planning to go?"

"I don't think I have time for a vacation Luke."

"We'll make time for one. You've been working too hard"

"Okay."

"So…where do you wanna go?"

Haley thought for a second before finally deciding "I'd like to go back home"

"Home?" Lucas wasn't sure if he knew where Haley's home was.

"Home…back to Tree Hill. I haven't been there for like a year now."

"That's not exactly a vacation Hales. I mean…think about all your nieces and nephews"

"But I want to go home Lucas." She said defiantly. She wasn't going to budge on this one….it is her vacation, she thought.

"Fine. We'll go back home."

"Um…Luke..i have a confession to make."

"What?" Lucas looked intrigued. He wasn't sure if he was gonna be happy with what was coming but…..

"The whole….the way…um, you said we."

"Yeah, we….us…"

"I know it's kinda weird but I'm still a bit freaked out. I mean, we've just gotten…."

"Gotten back together?"

Haley nodded her head. She looked as Lucas poured coffee in the cups he held. He walked towards her and handed her a cup and sat on the bed with her.

"But it feels right Hales. When we were kids I knew… I've always known that you were the only one for me."

She was crying. Again. Lucas laughed a little and wiped the tears. It was cute, the way she cries over little things.

Lucas couldn't wait spending time with her. He hopes everything will go as plan.

Close your eyes
Dry your tears
Coz when nothing seems clear
You'll be safe here

From the sheer weight
Of your doubts and fears
Weary heart
You'll be safe here