Author's note: I will give a warning, this chapter is kind of corny, but totally necessary to show just how much Nathan cares about Haley. This chapter gets into his head more than others so I needed it. Bear with me, and hopefully you will think it's at least a little cute!

Chapter 14- Under the Mistletoe

Nathan was on his way to pick up Haley so they could celebrate their first Christmas together. He was anxious to give her the gift that he had spent so much time picking out. This was the first year that he actually had someone important to shop before, besides his family. Had hadn't ever had a serious girlfriend at Christmas time before and he was thrilled that Haley was the first.

For a guy that everyone thought so much experience, Haley sure had given Nathan a lot of firsts. Haley was the first girl to kiss Nathan and make him go weak in the knees. She was his first love. She was the first girl he ever made love too. He was the first girl that he met who he dreamt about every night, and who he thought about as soon as he woke up every morning. Nathan loved Haley with all his heart, she had done so much for him and he rarely expressed that to her. It was because of that that he wanted to give her just the right gift.

Pulling into her driveway Nathan started to fill with anticipation, he knew that Christmas was Haley's favorite holiday and he couldn't wait to share it with her.

Nathan rang the doorbell and waited for her to answer. Moments later he heard footsteps approaching the door.

"Hey Nathan. Merry Christmas." Haley broke out into a huge grin. "Come on in. My mom set us aside some Christmas cookies in the living room."

"Merry Christmas to you too Hales." Nathan said as he stepped into her house. He quickly understood why this was her favorite holiday, her family went all out. There were decorations everywhere, but not tacky ones. He peered into the living room and was wowed by the sight of their Christmas tree. It was tall and meticulously decorated, complete with a glowing angel on top.

Nathan took off his coat and hung it up then went to follow Haley into the living room. She paused in the door way and pointed up, "Mistletoe."

Nathan pulled Haley close to him and kissed her softly. "It's a shame that mistletoe is only around once a year." Nathan winked at Haley as he released her.

Haley walked into the living room and bent down below the tree, grabbing out a few perfectly wrapped gifts. She led Nathan over to the couch, "You first."

Nathan opened up the card and read Haley's heartfelt words;

Nathan, For years I wished that for Christmas I would get the boy of my dreams. This Christmas all of those years of wishing have finally paid off. My life has been better since the moment I met you. You have been more than I could ask for and more than I could have ever dreamed of. I love you Nathan, Merry Christmas Hales

Reading those words, knowing that he was more than she could have ever dreamed of, made Nathan's eyes well up a little bit. He tried his best to be good to her and to treat her right, her words were validation that he was doing a good job.

Picking up the first present he unwrapped it and pulled out a pair of Christmas boxers. "Aw Hales, thanks." Normally Nathan may snicker to himself about a gift like this, but because they were from Haley he would remember this day, their first Christmas together, every time he put them on.

"I hope you like them, I had a really hard time picking out your gifts."

"They are great Haley, thanks." Nathan picked up the next package. His eyes widened once all the paper was torn off and the box was opened. It was the watch he had been eyeing months ago when they were at the mall. "Hales, this is too much."

"Not it isn't Nathan. It really isn't. I saw you looking at it months ago so I saved up for it. I really want you to have it."

"I love it, thank you so much Haley." Nathan leaned over and kissed her. "Now your turn."

Nathan first handed her a card. She opened it and was silent as she read his words;

Haley's Christmas Poem

We never thought it would happen,

But we gave it a try.

You were a sweet little girl,

And I was a drug dealing guy.

The first time I saw you

I knew you were it for me

My sweet angel from heaven

That had brought just for me.

Your brown eyes sparkled

Your sweet smile lit up your face

My knees started to tremble,

And my heart joined in the race.

It was the best feeling

Like no other before.

So I looked up again,

Because I needed some more.

An angel before me

Sparking from head to feet

And I knew you were the one

Who would make me complete.

What I needed in my life,

Was a warm, gentle touch

And that is the story

Of how you became the one I love so much.

Merry Christmas Haley, thanks for all that you have done for me.

"Oh Nathan, that's the most beautiful poem. I can't believe you wrote that."

"With inspiration as incredible as you it wasn't that hard." Nathan handed her the gift and anxiously waited as she opened it.

"Oh my god, Nathan, it is gorgeous." Haley slowly pulled the white gold XOX bracelet with a small diamond in each of the Os out of the box. It was by far the nicest piece of jewelry she had ever been given. "It's perfect. Can you hook it on me?"

Haley handed Nathan the bracelet. He hooked it on her delicate wrist and then took her hand so he could better see his wrist. "It looks perfect. I'm glad you like it, I spent a lot of time picking it out."

"I do love it, it is just perfect." Haley wrapped her arms around Nathan, "Thank you Nathan, for making this the best Christmas ever."