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As always Please R&R Much Love Debbie
Short recap:
Both lost in the moment Nathan lowered his head and met Haley's lips with his own in a sweet, feathery light kiss. But as soon as the moment had come it was gone as Haley jerked back, willing the tears not to fall.
"I'm sorry." She cursed before attempting to make away from Nathan.
"No, Hales. Stop okay?" He pleaded, keeping her in his embrace.
"I just…It happened and then it all of a sudden wasn't you…" Haley trailed off, letting herself breakdown, again in the arms of her estranged husband.
Part 14
"How is she?" Brooke asked for everyone once Nathan arrived in the living area. It was long after the party and the group was back at the apartment.
"Cried herself to sleep." Nathan answered with a heartfelt sigh. He hated that he couldn't make things better, that he wasn't there to protect her.
"You shouldn't have left the party without us man." Lucas scolded, sitting down on the couch opposite of Peyton.
"Right. I wasn't about to piss off an already upset Haley. She wanted us to have fun. She feels guilty for having everyone's attention focused on her. The second I'd have pulled out a phone…I called as soon as I could." Nathan explained.
"Alright, well as long as she's okay I'm gonna head home. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Peyton yawned, standing up and stretching before leaving the apartment being greeted with farewells on her way.
"She has the right idea. I'm in for the night, you two can camp out here if you want." Brooke sighed, looking at the two guys who remained in the living room.
"Sounds good. Mom's out of town anyway." Lucas agreed, Nathan mumbling a similar response, without the mom detail.
"Alright. Night boys." Brooke replied, giving Lucas a kiss before locking the door and going to her room.
XoxoxoxoxoxoX
"How is she?" Lucas asked into the darkness that had enveloped the apartment. Both boys were stretched out on the couches and neither had found sleep after an hour of silence and fidgeting.
"Not great. But I guess she could be worse. She was really happy to hear back from the doctor and get all good news."
"I noticed."
"Yeah." Nathan agreed, again letting silence to take over the room. "You think. You think she'll get better, like she'll be able to be like she was?"
"I have no clue Nathan." Lucas sighed heavily.
"Great, where's the wise all-knowing Lucas?" Nathan asked, annoyed that now of all times his brother had nothing but a normal persons response.
"Well I know you guys ain't having sex for awhile." Lucas quipped light heartedly.
"However long she needs I'll give her. If she's not ready for it again, then she's not ready."
"Good, but don't go looking for it elsewhere cause if that happens I'd have to beat your $$."
"It won't…and I wouldn't stop you." Nathan replied, his voice grave and laced with promise.
XoxoxoxoxoxoxoX
"C'mon tutor girl, wake up before the boys do." Brooke whined into Haley's ear.
"I don't feel like getting up Brooke. Go away." Haley moaned and covered her head with the blanket.
"Sorry roomie, but you have a doctors appointment that you are not missing. Get up!" Brooke commanded, pulling the blanket from Haley.
"Brooke!"
"Goodie you're up. We have 20 minutes." Brooke smirked. As Haley climbed out of her bed and haphazardly dressed in sweats and a loose t-shirt. Brooke lazily checked her email and before she could reply to anything Haley was out of the bathroom and ready to go.
"Well come on Brooke!" She whispered loudly, forcing a smile. "And why are we sneaking around in our own place?"
"Because Lucas and Nathan are camped out in the living room and if they wake up we both know who is going to want to come with us."
"Oh. Thanks."
"Uh huh, let's go."
XoxoxoxoxoxxoxoX
"So, what'd she say?" Brooke asked as soon as Haley emerged from the doctors office.
"Well I have an appointment with a Dr. Parisa on Tuesday. Some local counselor who thinks she knows what's going on." Haley explained as the two walked to Brooke's car.
"So let me take a wild guess. You don't want to go?" Brooke joked as she unlocked the doors and climbed into the car.
"Now why would you say that Brookie?"