"Ive missed laying with you" Willow said as she lay in Haythams arms the following morning, as he kissed her forehead as he replied "Ive missed this too Wills. I feel very lucky to have met you" "Im the lucky one" she replied as she kissed him. "Wills, i know this is a long shot but i have an extra ticket to an event i have to attend over New Year and i'd really love for you to be there with me" Haytham said as Willow asked "Where is the event? Id have to find someone to watch the girls" "Its in Hawaii. Please come" he said as Willow nodded. "I'll come, i'll see if Matt can have the girls for a few days before he goes back on the road" she said as she kissed him again, before straddling him."Want to have some fun before we get up?" she asked seductively as he reached up and kissed her as they fell back into bed.
"So what do you think? Do you like him?" Willow asked Amy a few hours later as everyone had come around to meet Haytham. "He seems really nice Wills. If he makes you happy then thats all i want" Amy replied as Willow replied "he does. For the first time in a long time im actually kinda happy. Hes asked me to go to Hawaii for New Year" "Oh wow, are you going to go?" Amy asked as Willow nodded. "I think so. I just need to check with Matt the date he goes back on the road, see if he wants the girls for a few extra days" "If he cant, i dont mind having them" Amy replied as she hugged her daughter "Now lets get back in there and get to know this man of yours"
Everyone had great fun in getting to know Haytham. Jasmine and Ruby were a little apprehensive, but they quickly befriended him. It was getting late, Matt was putting the girls to bed and Haytham had to take a phonecall. Willow had gone outside to get some air, when she was joined by Matt. "Hey girls are down, im going to get going. Its late and i dont want to keep you and Haytham apart any longer" he said as Willow said "Stay a little longer. Theres something i need to ask you" "What is it Wills?" Matt asked as he sat next to her. "When do you go back on the road?" she asked as Matt replied "The fourth. Why?" "Haytham has an event over New Year and he wants me to go with him" she said as Matt looked at her "its in Hawaii Matt. Dont worry if you cant have them. Mom said she'd take them." "Wills, i'll gladly have them. You deserve this break Willow, after these last eighteen months especially" Matt replied as he put his arms around her for a hug. "Haytham seems like a good guy Wills. You were right, i do like him" Matt said as Willow smiled "Thanks Matt. I know we havent discussed this in a while but do you still want to get Jas tested?" she replied as she leaned into him. "Its up to you Wills, but if you think it'll help get Dean away from her for good then i say we need to do it" He replied as Willow sighed. "I think youre right. I'll try and sort something out for the after new year" "It really is getting late Wills, im going to head off, call me with the details about New Year?" Matt said as Willow nodded, watching as he passed Haytham on his way out.
"Everything ok with you two Wills?" Haytham asked as he joined her in the cold garden air. "Everything is good. Matts going to take the girls for New Year so we're all set for Hawaii. Just need to know the details and pack" Willow replied as Haytham put his arms around her. "We fly on the 30th, around 6am. Its high seventies temperature wise. So pack as much, or as little as you like" Haytham said as Willow shivered. "Although a formal dress or outfit will most likely be needed for New Years eve" he added as Willow shivered again. "Lets go inside and warm up" Haytham said as they headed back indoors.
"I dont know what it is, but is Haytham just a little bit too good to be true?" Adam asked Amy as they drove home. "Hes better than Lucas and he makes Willow happy. Thats all i care about" Amy replied as Adam sighed. He was desperate to tell Amy about Willow and Matt but he promised them he wouldnt. "Adam, do you know something?" Amy asked as Adam shook his head. "I just find it strange that Matt and Wills have been getting close again, for her to suddenly find this guy" he said as Amy replied "Matt and Wills, you know how complex their history is. Theyre getting along better because of the girls. Thats it" "I guess so Ames. I just always thought those two would figure it out and reunite" Adam said as they continued on in silence, Amy wondering what her boyfriend was hiding.
The days leading up to Hawaii went by so quickly. "Hey thanks for this Matt. I didnt realise how much i actually needed this break" Willow said as she dropped Jasmine and Ruby off at her exs. "Its no problem Wills. I love having them here. I wont lie though, it did hurt a little seeing you and Haytham together. But he does seem like a good guy" Matt replied as Willow smiled at him. "Im sorry for how things went Matt. I really didnt plan for it to happen" she said as he shook his head. "Its ok Wills. Go enjoy yourself" Matt replied as Willow sighed. "I'll be back on the third. May be a lateish flight back, but i'll let you know when we've landed"she replied as she headed back to the car and home where her new love was waiting.
"Everything ok Wills? You were gone a while" Haytham asked as Willow entered the house. "Everything is good, i just hate leaving the girls so soon after..." she replied as they entered the kitchen. "I get it Wills. I really do, but this is going to be good for both of us" he said as he kissed the back of Willows neck. "Dont... dont stop" she said as she placed his hands on her body, feeling them run down to her abs stopping before he went any lower. "Hayth, dont stop. Fuck me right here" Willow said as she turned to face him. "Are you sure Wills?" Haytham asked as Willow nodded before kissing him as they had sex in her kitchen.
"Willow are insatiable, youre wild" Haytham said a few hours later as they cuddled on the sofa, getting ready to watch a movie. "Its been a while since... you know.." Willow said as she leaned into him, as he kissed her forehead. "I know i told you about Eric and Victor back at Haven. Youve seen the scars, but you dont know everything they did to me. You deserve to know everything" she said as he kissed her. "You dont have to explain anything to me Willow" he said as Willow sighed. "I want you to know..." she said as shetold him of the horrific, unspeakable torture and torment she went through. "The worst part about Eric was finding out that not only was he my biological dad, but he had this whole other life. He had a wife and two children, my half siblings, and we dont even speak. I dont know anything about him other than he raped Amy when she was eleven and she had me at twelve" she said as Haytham held her, before asking "do you want to?" "It'd be nice to at least be civil with each other but Loree and Montanna hate me, Garrett works in the business too but we've barely spoken. Only a few words at his funeral and at the parole hearing a few years back" Willow said, having never told anyone about her feelings towards Erics family. "Do the others know how youve been feeling?" he asked as Willow shook her head. "Its just me being silly. They'd never agree to meeting me" she said as Haytham replied "well its their loss. Theyre the ones missing out on such an amazing woman" "I cant wait for tomorrow and the next few days are going to be bliss" Willow said quietly as she placed her head in Haythams lap as she fell asleep watching the movie.
"Hey Wills, time to wake up. Got to be at the airport in ninety minutes" Haytham whispered in Willows ear as he gently nudged her awake. "Five more minutes..." Willow groaned as she pulled the duvet over her head, making Haytham laugh. "I love you Willow. Youre so incredible" he said as Willow poked her head out and replied "I love you too. Its been a long time since i said that out loud. Feels good saying it" "Im going to go take a quick shower before heading out" Haytham said as Willow put her arms across him. "Can we stay like this for a little bit? Its been a while since we've just lay like this" she said as Haytham kissed her. "Okay, ten minutes then we really have to be getting up. Its an hours drive to the airport then an eleven hour flight" he said as Willow groaned "I hate long flights. But it'll be worth it" "We do have a brief change in Chicago. Just over an hour i think" he added "So enough time to get off the first flight, grab a coffee and get ready for the next bit of the journey" "Flying to Chicago isnt so bad. Its something like two and half hours" Willow said as she glanced at her cell, checking the time. "Just after two. I suppose we better get moving" she said as she kissed Haytham.
"Wills, wake up. We're almost there" Haytham said hours later as the plane neared Hawaii. "Sorry Hayth. How long was i out?" Willow asked as she stretched her arms. "Pretty much since Chicago. Are you feeling ok?" he asked as Willow nodded. "I just really really hate long flights. Sleeping is how i used to pass the time when i was on the road every week" she replied as Haytham said "You know ive never seen you in a ring" "That is going to have to change when we get back. Although most of my storylines did involve Matt in some way, does that bother you?" Willow replied as Haytham shook his head. "I know you and Matt have a long history and he Jasmine and Rubys dad, im not going to replace him. Hes a good guy and i know hes always going to be a part of your life" he replied as the seatbelt sign lit up, idecating that they would be landing imminently.
Willow and Haytham spent the afternoon on the beach and New Years Eve exploring the city. It was almost 7pm and they were getting ready to go to dinner and the hotels New Years party. "Wills, you ready?" Haytham asked as Willow put her earrings in, before leaving the bathroom. "Wow. Willow you look stunning" Haytham said as he walked over to her and kissed her. "You dont look so bad yourself" Willow replied before adding "Now, lets go eat because im starving" The lovers had a great night, the meal was delicious and they spent most of the night dancing and flirting. They rang in the New Year before Willow headed outside for some air. "Hey Wills, what are you doing out here?" Haytham asked as he joined her, a glass of champagne in each hand. "It was so warm in there I had to come out for air" she replied as she sipped on the drink. "Willow, I know we havent been together long but ive really fallen for you. Youre beautiful, smart, an amazing mom" he said as Willow interrupted him "Hayth, what are you..." she asked as he pressed a finger to her lips. "Let me finish. Willow, i love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you" he said as he got down on one knee and asked "Willow, will you marry me?"
