And He's Just Paper
You Say You Love Me, But…
Taylor walked into school with Felix by her side; she squinted up at him and then sighed, "Okay why are you back?" She asked.
"I told you," Felix began, "I changed…"
Taylor rolled her eyes, "I have Nathan," she said and then looked down at her watch, "And he's the only one I want right now, so if you think that you're going to sweep me off my feet then you're wrong!"
"Baby," Felix cooed; but then saw the glare on Taylor's face, "I mean, Taylor," he corrected, "I want you to trust me again…"
"Would this have anything to do with Haley being back?" Taylor questioned, "Because if it does then you should just pack your shit now and leave."
Felix put his hand on Taylor's shoulder and smiled at her, "This is about me and you…"
"There is no me and you," Taylor said coldly, "There never was," she said and then started to walk away.
Felix ran in front of Taylor and took a deep breath, "I just need some help while I'm here…I need to make sure that I'm really okay," he said, "And only you can help me with that."
"I have to go," Taylor said and then walked away.
Brooke walked beside Taylor and hooked arms with her, "Was that Felix?"
"Unfortunately," Taylor said and then looked back at him, "He came back for me."
"Dude," Brooke exclaimed, "He tried to rape you!"
Taylor sighed, "He got help…" She began, "I'm just going to give him the benefit of the doubt, you know?"
"I don't trust him," Brooke said as they walked into first period together.
xxx
Nathan walked out into the living room to see Haley standing there, "You said you wanted to talk," she said.
"Yeah," Nathan said as he crossed his arms, "I think it would be best if you left.
Haley put her head down, "How can you say this to me?" She asked, "I came back for you Nathan!"
"I moved on Hales," Nathan said apologetically, "You can't just come in and out of my life when you please!"
Haley started to pace and then looked out the window, "Remember the night that you passed out because of those drugs you took?" She asked; Nathan nodded his head, "I was there for you! I let you sleep in my bed with me, I listened to you," she screamed and then got quiet, "I loved you…"
"I'm sorry," Nathan began, "I know that you've always been there for me…But when you left with Chris," he said, "That's when I needed you the most…"
Haley walked up to Nathan and he could see the tears in her eyes, "I always forgave you for your mistakes," she said.
"I love Taylor," Nathan said as he looked down at Haley, "Don't do this to me…Please don't."
Haley cupped Nathan's face, and kissed him passionately. Nathan rested his hand on Haley's lower back and kissed her back.
xxx
Brooke walked into Lucas's room and laid down on his bed with him, "When did life get so complicated?" She asked him.
Lucas looked over at her and shrugged, "This is Tree Hill," he said, "When aren't things complicated?"
"True," Brooke said and then kissed Lucas softly on the lips, "I love you," she whispered.
Lucas wrapped his arms around Brooke and smiled, "I love you too," he said and then kissed his girlfriend back.
The door opened and Haley walked in; Brooke looked up and rolled her eyes, "I'm going to go," she said and then kissed Lucas one last time, "Call me later, okay?"
"Okay," Lucas said and then watched Brooke leave, "What's up Hales?"
Haley shrugged, "I just haven't talked to you for awhile," she began, "I thought maybe we could go to your mom's café and get a quick bite to eat…And then just walk and talk. Like we used to…"
Lucas sighed, "We're not friends anymore, Haley."
"How can you do this to me?" Haley asked as her voice cracked.
Lucas stood up, "How can you do this to any of us?" He yelled, "You come back and expect everyone to act like nothing happened!"
"I came back for Nathan," Haley said through her gritted teeth.
"You came back to stir up trouble," Lucas shot back, "Leave it alone Hales…Taylor and Nathan are in love."
Haley looked down at the ground and bit her top lip, "You think I don't love Nathan as well?"
"You left with Chris," Lucas said, "I don't see why that isn't functioning in your head…You made a choice Haley!"
Haley threw her hands up in defense, "I was wrong!"
"That's your fault then…" Lucas stated and then opened the door to his room, "I don't have time for this…"
Haley looked at the open door and then back at Lucas, "So much for being best friends, huh?" She spat sarcastically, and then walked out the door.
xxx
Nathan walked down to the river court and saw Taylor sitting on the bleachers that were set up. He sat down beside her and rested his hand on her knee, "Hey," he said softly.
Taylor smiled at him, "Hey," she said and kissed Nathan's cheek lightly, "Did you talk to Haley…"
"Yeah," Nathan said and then looked up at the stars, "Something happened while we were talking Tay…"
Taylor gnawed on her bottom lip and felt the tears beginning to form in her eyes, "You kissed her?"
Nathan sighed, "She kissed me…"
Taylor looked away from Nathan; crushed, "Did you stop her?"
"I…" Nathan began, but then looked down at the ground.
Taylor looked at him disbelief, not knowing whether to cry or punch him in the face, "I never want to see you again," Taylor said as she got up from the bleachers and started to walk away.
Nathan grabbed her arm lightly, "Taylor don't do this to me…"
"Do what?" Taylor screamed, "Break your heart? Because you sure as hell didn't have a problem breaking mine!"
Nathan placed his hand on Taylor's cheek, "Everything's so fucked up right now," he began.
"That's your excuse?" Taylor scoffed, "I don't want to see you anymore Nate! It's over…I'm serious."
Nathan let go of Taylor's arm, "I love you…"
"Don't," Taylor said as she started to cry, "Don't hurt me, don't lie to me…Just don't do anything!" She screamed and then ran off.
Nathan watched her run to her car and speed off; Nathan walked to his car and drove the other direction. He drove his car through a red light and didn't see the car coming from the other direction. He opened his eyes and saw a bunch of people standing over him, then black.
xxx
Taylor began packing her stuff and heard her phone ring; she picked it up and heard Lucas's faint voice on the other line, "Luke," Taylor greeted, "What's wrong?"
"It's Nathan," Lucas said from the other line, "There's been an accident…"
Taylor's jaw dropped and she ran out of the house and hurried to the hospital. Taylor walked into the hospital and saw Lucas and Brooke sitting in the waiting room, "Taylor," Brooke said as she hugged her best friend.
"Where is he?" Taylor cried, "Where is my boyfriend?"
Lucas hugged Taylor and held her in his arms, "He's in surgery…He ran a red light and an oncoming car hit him on the driver's side…I'm sorry babe."
"I just want him to be okay," Taylor said and then sat down and cried.
One Day Later
Taylor walked into Nathan's hospital room and saw him lying quietly on the bed. She sat down at the chair beside him and grabbed his hand, "Hey baby," she started and then wiped her eyes quickly, "If you would just open your eyes I would tell you that I didn't mean the things I said…I love you so much," Taylor said sincerely, "I've loved you since the night we met in that bar; I wanted to be the girl that you started a family with…I envied the fact that Haley got to marry you because…Because I wanted to be that special girl for you," she said and then stroked Nathan's head, "I love you more than life itself, and I know that you love me…" Taylor kissed Nathan softly on the lips and laid her head down on Nathan's bed.
Haley stood outside the hospital door and heard what Taylor had said; she wiped her eyes quickly and walked out of the hospital.
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On The Next One Tree Hill:
(Hospital):
Taylor: Open up your eyes baby…
(Haley walks in)
Taylor: What do you want?
Haley: I want you and Nathan to be happy.
(School)
Brooke: So you were just a trap for Taylor?
Felix: Haley must really love him…
(Chris's Studio)
Taylor: Why are you doing this?
Haley: I heard what you said to him, and I know that you love him…You love him more than I ever could.
(Hospital)
Taylor: I love you… (Kisses Nathan)
Nathan: (Waking up) Taylor?
