Lost in the Past
Chapter 23
A/N - Things are going good with this story and I want to thank you all again for the amazing reviews I'm getting. I never expected to get all of them and I never expected for this story to go on this long. When I started Too Young, Too Much, Too Fast I was just writing a story about New Year's Eve and Peyton getting pregnant but little did I know that it would turn into this. Thanks a billion for everything and here's chapter 23:
The front door creaked open as horror was etched all over Haley's face. Nathan's face remained calm while inside he was freaking out. 'He's not supposed to be home but I won't let him hurt her anymore' he told himself. But he had to remain calm as he heard the footsteps get closer.
Haley scurried into his arms as he enveloped her into a hug. He was trying to convince himself that everything would be fine and that he'd be able to safely get Haley out of this man's reach.
"Hales, it'll be ok," he whispered. He could feel her body shaking and that's when the anger engulfed his body. 'How could someone do this to her?' he asked himself as he saw a figure beginning to come into view.
"Oh God," Haley mumbled under her breath when she saw the anger in Chris' eyes.
It had taken a long time, but finally Brooke and Jake were settling down and laying in bed. Jake was physically drained from trying to put the kids to bed and Brooke was reflecting on how their lives had turned out.
"I'm exhausted," Jake said with a yawn. He looked over to Brooke who was spacing out.
"Weird," she blurted out into the dark bedroom.
"What?"
"Just that this whole thing we've managed to throw ourselves into started sophomore year. I mean I would've never pictured myself to be a mom and doing laundry and taking care of a house and watching my two best friends' kids," she said quietly.
"Yeah, but I think I really like the way things turned out," he said rolling over to face her.
"Me too," she answered letting out a smile and kissing him.
He had just begun to fumble with her shirt when they heard 2 kids pounding at the door. Brooke immediately snapped out of his grasp and ran to the door. Jake had a bit of a sad look on his face but jumped to follow his girlfriend.
She opened the door to reveal 2 four year old's standing in front of them. Jake smiled a little at their faces.
"What's wrong guys?" Brooke asked while she grabbed Will and Jake picked up Liz.
"We had a bad dweam," Will answered for the both of them.
Chris walked in and saw Haley huddled in Nathan's arms. He was beyond angry and he was going to let them know that.
"What the hell are you doing here?!" Chris screamed.
"I'm getting my girlfriend back!" Nathan yelled equally as loud.
"The hell you are," Chris replied, stepping closer.
"She was mine first," Nathan replied trying to appear calm and collected.
"Well, she's mine now so it doesn't matter."
Haley decided to butt in. "Chris, I don't wanna be yours. I have a little boy waiting for me that you sent away and I have friends and a life. Something you'll never have."
He pushed her towards the wall but Nathan grabbed her before she was hurt. Again, Nathan's anger began to get the best of him as he raised his fist towards Chris. He easily brought it crashing down to connect with his nose. He knew for a fact that his punch could easily break someone's nose if he wanted to. He thought about the time his brother told him so. The night they were stranded, Whitey had thrown them off the bus.
FLASHBACK
He and Lucas were being forced by the Pinkerington Pirates or better known as the Pinkerington "hicks" to play "Gladiator". Lucas had started out as the good guy and saying 'we're not gonna fight', but Nathan had a plan. He sucker punched Lucas across the face and Lucas charged back at him. Lucas could put up a good fight too.
They then watched the 'things' look for their key chains in the woods. It was the first night he and Lucas had learned to work as a team.
"I can't believe you sucker punched me," Lucas said in disbelief.
"I had to. It got us outta there, didn't it?" he retorted trying to prove a point.
Then they made their run for the car. Of course, with their luck it didn't work and they had to abandon the car, leaving it to the 'things'. They hid in the woods, and at first Nathan thought there was no chance of them ever getting along but their time in the woods, was just a preview of how they could be.
His brother looked at him and said, "Hey, what are we doing hiding from these idiots anyway, huh? Look, I can hold my own. And I know you can throw a pretty damn good punch. I say let's take these fools."
"Alright I'm in for that"
And even though that night didn't concrete any friendship they understood a little more about each other.
END FLASHBACK
Nathan thought back fondly of the memory as he watched Chris squirm in pain. He almost smiled at the small man beneath him.
"My nose!" Chris yelped in pain from the floor.
"Your nose is nothing compared to what you've put Haley through. You son of a bitch!" he yelled kicking Chris in the gut and watching all of the air drain from him.
"Haley, call the cops," he said looking back to her. She ran to the kitchen and immediately did as she was told.
The sirens could be heard less than five minutes later. Nathan was sitting on the couch with Haley next to him. They were sitting in the silence, neither willing to break the comfortable moment they'd fallen into. The cops barged through the door, startling each of them. Nathan jumped from the couch.
"I'm Sargent Williamson. A young woman called us," he said professionally.
"I did," Haley said stepping up to the man.
"You called to report this man?" he asked pointing to the hurt Chris sitting laying near the table.
"Yes. To report abuse," Nathan answered.
The Sargent took a full page report on what had been going on for the past few years and Haley brought pictures that she had captured of when she was bruised or bleeding. Nathan was ready to kill that bastard when he saw the pictures. They immediately took Chris away in handcuffs and informed Haley and Nathan that Haley was to testify at court a few weeks later.
"Thank you," Haley said pulling Nathan down for a kiss.
"It feels so good to have you back," Nathan replied looking at her.
"Well, I can't wait to be back," she said with a huge smile.
They got into Nathan's car and began the journey back to Tree Hill. Back to life and back to where Haley could live happily.
Morning came quickly for Lucas and Peyton. She rolled out of bed, from under his arms, and walked down stairs. She poured herself a bowl of cereal and sat at the kitchen table thinking over the events of the past few weeks.
"Morning," Lucas said shaking her from her thoughts. He came over and put a kiss on her cheek before pouring himself a bowl of cereal and sitting across from her.
"So, how're we gonna tell the kids?" Peyton asked warily.
"Do you really think they'll be upset if we're together?" Lucas asked with a laugh.
"No," Peyton said with a slight laugh.
"You ready to go pick them up?" he asked happily.
She nodded her head for a yes. He grabbed her hand as they walked to the front door. She kissed him again and couldn't be any happier. Things were finally falling into place for her.
OK THAT WASN'T THE BEST BUT I HAD TO SHOW NATHAN AND HALEY GETTING OUT AND A LITTLE LEYTON TOGETHER. HOPE YOU ENJOYED.
NEXT - Leyton's gotta tell the kids / Nathan and Haley arrive home / Brooke and Jake...finally their time / Surprises and maybe drama!!
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