Nathan held Haley tight. Haley hoped he would never let her go. They stood there for half an hour just enjoying being in each others arms.
"Nathan...you know I'm sorry right?" Haley broke the silence, looking up at Nathan.
Nathan answered her with a kiss, and then replied "You know I forgive you...but it is going to take a while for us to get back to normal between us"
"I know Nathan, but all that matters is that we love each other. We can get through this." Haley kissed him softly.
"I know" Nathan said as he broke away, rubbing her back gently.
The next morning, Karen walked into Lucas' room and smiled. Lucas was fast alseep with Brooke in his arms. She knew Brooke meant the world to him. She was so happy for him. Lucas must have felt his mother's eyes on him as he stirred. He opened his eyes slowly, feeling groggy.
"Morning" He croaked quietly not wanting to wake Brooke.
"Hey, how are you feeling this morning?" Karen whispered brightly.
"I'm okay..." Lucas said closing his eyes.
"Are you sure?" Karen asked worriedly, putting her hand on Lucas' forehead.
"I just feel a bit nauseous is all" Lucas replied pulling his head away from Karen's hand, "I'm sure it's just the drugs"
"I think you have a temperature. I'm going to get the doctor" Karen said as she started to leave the room.
"Please don't Mom. I don't want them poking or proding me anymore." Lucas raised his voice causing Brooke to stir.
"Are you okay?" Brooke asked rubbing her eyes.
"I'll be fine! Right Mom?" Lucas looked at her, pleading with her not to get the doctor.
"I'm sure you will, but I'm going to make sure the doctor thinks so too" Karen exited quickly
"Dammit" Lucas muttered under his breath.
"She is only looking after you." Brooke kissed him lightly on the lips.
"I know" Lucas sighed, "but still, all these doctors...it's just I really wanna get out of here"
"I know" Brooke gave him a hug.
"Ow" Lucas breathed in sharply.
"Lucas?" Brooke looked at him "What's wrong"
"I'll be fine." Lucas replied slightly out of breath. Brooke could see the pain in his face.
"Lucas you need to tell me if you aren't feeling well." She looked at him, he was pale and there were beads of sweat forming on his brow. "I'm going to get a doctor"
"Okay" Lucas gave in. He hadn't felt this bad since he'd woken up. This wasn't right. Every breath was a struggle. Those familar spots of colour were clouding his vision again. He eyelids growing heavy. He fought to keep from sleeping. He snapped out of it when Brooke came running with the doctor in tow.
"What's wrong Lucas?" the doctor asked. Lucas' breaths were shallow and inconsistent.
"I don't know..." Lucas took another breath in, "it's hard to breathe...I can't seem to...catch...my...breath"
The doctor quickly put an oxygen mask over Lucas' face. "This will make you feel a bit better." He shouted some orders at the nurse while examining Lucas. He could feel Brooke holding his hand but he couldn't see her anymore. The spots of colour almost clouding his vision completely.
Brooke was worried as Lucas babbled incoherently, his eyes rolling. She just held his hand tightly letting him know she was there. "What do you think is wrong with him doctor"
"I'm not sure...we'll have to do something quickly though."
AN: OK I know I haven't updated this in like AGES but I just remembered it was up here. So there is chapter 9. Please RnR. hope you like it!