Title: Let Me Go
Author:
xScott23x
Disclaimer: I don't own anything that involves OTH. Although, heh… I wish I did own James Lafferty.
Description:
It's beenfive years since Haley and Nathan left Tree Hill, but not together and nowthey haveto come back... But who's really in for a rude awakening ? Naley
Author's Note: This is my first time ever writing a fan fiction. So, please, give me some feed back. Tell me what I'm doing wrong! I hope you like what I have planned.

- Chapter One -

"Haley James, on in five minuets"

The words were no different then any other night. Whether it was a small town gig or a stadium packed full of people. Haley looked in the mirror one last time as she was about to go do the last concert of her 6 month tour. Her eyes were weak and without make up the dark circles would have proven it to be true. She drew in one last sip of coffee before she felt the warmth of someone's arms around her.

"Haley James, god I never get tired of hearing that name announced", Chris' words were playful as she looked in the mirror to see Chris standing behind her. "And to think, babe… it's all because of me", the words left a small kiss on the back of her neck.

"Chris…", Haley blushed as she stood up from the stool. She saw his questioning look and sighed, "I'm tired, baby", she told him before leaning up to meet the kiss that he'd been waiting for since he arrived in Daytona.

"Haley James, you're on! NOW", the stage manager called with out hesitation.

Haley laughed playfully and leaned up giving Chris another quick kiss on the lips before she grabbed her guitar to part to the main stage.


The show was just like any other but she had to admit it was sad that her tour was coming to an end. Over the past six months, Haley had been all over the United States of America. As Haley walked backstage with her band she was greeted by Chris' enveloping arms. "You looked great out there, woman", he teased and kissed her cheek.

"Lets get out of here", she smirked.

"My thoughts, exactly", he laughed and took her by the hand.

Haley said her good-byes to her band and friends that had been on the tour with her. After grabbing her things she crawled into the back of the black limo with Chris. She let out a long sigh as she leaned her head back.

She closed her eyes briefly and reopened them as she felt Chris' lips captivate hers in a passionate kiss. As the heat in the back of the limo grew, Haley found her arms around his neck.

Chris grinned at her, "Haley… we need to talk"

Haley loved that mischievous grin of his, she knew it well. "What is it?", she asked him.

"Well… we're like a family now", he told her. "Let's make it official", he said.

Haley went pale white as he heard his words, "What?", she asked him. "Chris… we've been over this", she sighed as she pulled away from him and leaned over. She rubbed her temples and looked back at him. "I'm not ready to get married"

Chris gave a long sigh and stared at her. "Why in the hell not, Haley? We've been together for 3 years, 3 years! I've been here for you through everything", he pleaded.

"I was here for you when that jackass wasn't!", there it was again. He had to pull this out in every fight.

"Chris… shut up…", but he wouldn't listen to hers words.

"You go crawling back to Mr. NBA Bad Ass and he's the one who turns you down and I take both you and your son in", he shook his head. "I deserve more credit then you give me"

Chris' words pierced Haley like a needle. She knew he was right but she still wasn't sure how she felt about him. Haley brushed back the tears on her cheek and looked at him. "Alright", she said suddenly.

Chris looked at her, almost smiling, "You'll marry me?", he asked looking as if he wanted to jump for joy.

Haley gave him a slight nod as she felt herself being pulled into his arms and laughed softly. The more Haley thought about it, the more she thought it might be a good idea. Her 4 year old son, James, needed a real father now. As Chris slipped the ring on her finger, Haley put her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.


Flashback

"Haley!", Nathan stared. "What are you doing here?", he asked her, his facial expression clearly showed that he wasn't expecting Haley, his wife to be at his hotel room.

It had been a year since the two of them had seen each other, Nathan had moved or so he thought. As far as he knew, Haley had been in New York, recording. He secretly however had been keeping up with her on the internet. On the past year since he had graduated high school, he'd been drafted by the Chicago Bulls.

"I had to see you", she said as she looked at him. Her hair was drenched from the pouring rain outside and her cloths weren't much different.

Nathan bit his lip softly, contemplating. He shook his head and sighed, "Come in", he sighed as he pulled the door back and walked inside. Nathan went to his bed and grabbed an old grey t-shirt. He pulled it over his head and sat down on the bed. "So... What is it that you had to see me about?", he asked her.

Haley was more then ever ready to do what every she could to get Nathan back, back in her arm and back in his heart. "I made a mistake", she whispered as she stared at him. "I never should have left you"

Tears were on the verge of falling from her eyes as she looked up at man that she had turned her back on. Nathan stared at her, silent. He didn't know what else to say. He never would have expected those words to come from her.

"I'm sorry", she said as she ran her hand through her hair. "I know that a million sorries will never take back what I did… people make mistakes and I've had to pay for mine for the past year", she told him.

Nathan took a step toward her as he listened to her words. He had to admit, he missed her and he still loved her. Nothing would ever take his love for Haley away. He didn't want to make any sudden movements just yet. Haley had to come to him…

Haley watched him step toward her, she knew Nathan just as quickly as he stepped toward her, she met him all the way kissed him deeply on the lips. It felt like centuries since the last time she grazed his lips.

End Flashback


"Haley… wake up", he shook her softly and looked down at her. "We're back at the hotel"

Haley moaned softly in his ear. She must have fallen asleep on the ride back. Haley slowly opened her eyes and slid of his lap as she saw that the driver had already opened the door for her. Getting a hotel an hour away from the stadium was a smart move. She was relieved to see that there were no crazy screaming fans waiting on her.

Chris grabbed her bag and guitar as she went a head and started up stairs. As the door opened she was greeted by a dark room. She smiled as she saw the baby sitter sitting in the chair asleep with James in her arms. She walked over and slowly took him. She took her 4 year old son and walked over to the bed. She tucked him in and kissed his forehead. "Sweet dreams, baby", she smiled.

Haley walked back over to the babysitter and woke her up. She paid her for the night and said good bye.

To Chris's surprise… Haley was already asleep by the time he got up stairs….

Coming Next:
More Nathan…
Finishing of the Flashback…
More James…
Less of Chris…yay