Anarchist278: It's sooner, isn't it? Hehe. I'm glad you liked the chapter, and I'm even happy that you were happy for Brooke and Lucas. Too bad I had to go and ruin everything, isn't it? Angie, you're going to hate me after this, but that's a chance I'm just going to have to take. Ah well, there's Naley.
Hilaryhilary: Maybe I'm the cliffhanger princess, but you had Chris get hit by a bus as a cliffhanger once, and no one can beat that. Don't worry. He may have been using you, but he also thought you were very hot. So it's a win-win situation.
Cap'n Keira Sparrow: Lol. I'm sorry, I just had to do it. Everything will be explained soon.
Nachochillicheese: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Just read, and you'll see. Oh, by the way, did you ever tell me what your name was? Not that I'm a stalker or anything, lol. I just forgot.
CCScott23: Haha. That's awesome. Yeah, so you're pretty much going to hate me after this. I know! There's really only like, four or five chapters left.
OTHBaby08: I know! Dude, I'm sorry. But maybe I'm just paying you back for never updating. No, I'm not. But you should..
CutieRay: I'll give you a hint. No, it wasn't Haley screaming. But that's it.
OTHretard: Hehe. Thanks! Glad you liked the chapter. Yeah, all your questions will be answered soon. In the story.
HalesnLukeBFF4ever: Yes. They love their little Haley. Aw. I love BL, too. I hope Sophia and Chad get back together. You'll see soon, Amberrr..
Brucas4ever: Thanks! Aw, glad you liked the Brucas moment, and sorry there couldn't be more of them involved in the story.
Lizzie: Me either! Too bad I can't do a sequel. I want to come over to fan forum, it's just so hard to get back into the loop, and stuff, lol. Haha. I loved your Hilary murder sequence. I mean, uh, accident sequence. And it was so sad. -starts singing- maybe it's love but it's like you said! Hehe. Poor Haley being dizzy. I feel bad for her. Of course they're throwing her a party! I love Nathan. He's so cute and adorable. Uh - of course it's not a goodbye party. It's an - uh - end of the school year 'we love Haley' party. I love purple and silver. Bubbly-Boo should be back soon. Hopefully. Tim's grosss.. Yeah Lizzie, that's totally it. That is so the reason why someone screamed. Pshh. Aw, poor you. Don't worry, this update came sooner, didn't it?
Bubblz: Everyone likes a good cliffhanger every now and then, no?
Tiffany Rae: Thanks! Nathan's always cute. Even when he sleeps. Actually, especially when he sleeps. Brooke and Lucas are cute as well. I love them. And Sophia and Chad, too. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Here's it is.
SugarySweet: Sorry I haven't updated TJWS, I've just one more faced major writer's block. I'm working on it though. I hope you like this chapter.
Cait: Torture, eh? Haha. Don't worry, this update didn't take too long, I hope. I just got a bunch of major viruses, so it took me a while to delete them, which is why it took me a few days to post this chapter. Thank you so much. I love your reviews, they could possibly be my favorite. I'm glad you liked the dizzy spell scene. It's going to play a part. That's all I'll say. Wow, you're really good. And you get me so well, it's totally awesome. I think there are actually five left after this, because I messed up the chapters. It could be four though. I don't know. It's between four and five though. I hope you read any of my future stories, or any of my other current stories. Because, I love your reviews, and it's great to have someone be completely honest about what they think, and stuff. If you do read some of my stories that I still have going, just a tip, go for the newer ones, lol. Anyway, thanks so much.
Shehasnotime: I still have to read some of your stories. Damn, I'm behind. I've been loving the Baley on the show though. You? Haha.
Jacqueline22393: Ah, Jackie. You know I love to leave those cliffhangers. Hehe.
Angelicxox: Thanks so much! I loved your review. Brucas does equal yay. Too bad Ass Face Chris ruined that for us on the show. I hope you enjoy.
CmmLover2004: Thanks so much! I am so glad you like it! Hehe, I hope you enjoy, Loz.
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Only The Good Die Young
Chapter Twenty-Five: The Boy With His Arms Left Empty
(The Gym)
Five minutes earlier..
A grin on his handsome face, Nathan grabbed Haley's hand, pulling her along with him to some unknown destination - at least for her.
"Nate, where are we going?" The girl said persistently as they weaved through the crowd.
He tugged her up onto the stage, and Haley giggled nervously.
"Nathan, no!" She whispered harshly, "I don't want to-"
But it was too late. He already held the microphone in his hands. "Hey everyone! Okay, so, we're here to honor our good friend Haley here, and she's having a great time. As is, I'm sure, everyone else. So, uh, without further ado, here she is."
There were cheers and applauses from the crowd, as they looked on to see their cute pal, Haley James, hesitantly take the microphone from her boyfriend.
"Wow. So, uh, thanks. I mean, I can't believe that anyone would actually do this for -- me. I mean, I think I know why, but it's just - really great - so, thanks. I really loved my senior year here, and I hope everyone else did too."
There was more cheers. More applause. Some people looked sad, and some of the more emotional bit their lips to keep from crying. A couple people from the yearbook staff snapped away at Haley with the staff's new high tech digital cameras. She looked so little and adorable standing next to her tall boyfriend. In a short orange sweater, that went just below her chest, with a tank top underneath, and a simple pair of jeans, she was just that - adorable.
Haley smiled and waved, covering her mouth as she giggled.
And then suddenly, like a predator approaching a prey, she was hit with another wave of dizziness, much like the ones from before at first. The world began to spin, and Haley leaned her body into Nathan for support.
The dizziness suddenly stopped, and was replaced with a severe head pain. The dizziness started up once more, and not only was the world spinning, but she was having a migraine on top of it.
Gasps echoed from below as Haley stumbled slightly. Nathan held her up for a second, desperate to get a look in her eyes. They were fluttering open and closed, and her hands had went to her eyes to shield them from the light.
"Hales? Haley, are you okay?"
What was happening? Why wasn't the dizziness stopping, and why was she experiencing such pain on top of it?
Suddenly, the world stopped spinning and went completely black. Haley fell like a lifeless doll to the ground.
A scream sounded through the horror struck gym loudly.
Brooke drew her face back from Lucas's, a look of confusion spread across her face.
"Did you hear that?" She asked him quietly.
Lucas nodded and wordlessly leaned against the gym door, pushing it open. Brooke stood on the tips of her toes to get a better look in, and the site before the couple was terrifying.
Many people looked panicked, while a couple others, along with Nathan, attempted to lift Haley's almost lifeless body.
"Someone call 9-1-1!" Nathan voice was loud and scared. He kissed Haley's lips and silently begged her to awake.
"Oh my God." Brooke wriggled around Lucas, running as fast as she could in her heels until she eventually abandoned them.
"Haley! Haley!" People looked up towards the desperate twin sister of their beloved friend, allowing her space to crowd around her sister.
"Is anyone calling the police?" She touched her hand to Haley's cheek, whimpering quietly.
Bevin appeared, no longer looking as cheery and happy as usual. "I just did. They're on their way."
"Oh my God. What's happening?" Brooke sobbed to Nathan. He simply grabbed her hand and squeezed it, before lifting Haley's body up.
He figured: Maybe if he could get her out of there, outside where the paramedics would be in no time, everything would be fine. She'd be okay. And everything would be happy and normal again.
Of course, this was merely a fantasy. A fantasy about to be brutally awoken.