Hi guys! I was in the mood to do some writing today and remembered the song "I'll Be The Moon" by Dierks Bentley and felt inspired to write a Naley fic for it. This is 100% AU and slightly O/C but it was pretty fun to write. For some strange reason I've been wanting to write about a Naley affair for a while but wasn't sure how people would react. I actually started a different fic but couldn't finish it because I was much too apprehensive. Anyway, I wrote this one instead and judging by what people think, maybe I'll finish the other one. Thanks for reading, and be sure to leave a review if you can! :)
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Phone lights up in the dark
Ask where you are
And I start driving
Meet me for a drink
just an hour or two
Maybe three baby I'm in
The faint light flickering from his phone screen, mixed with its dull vibrating buzz against the wooden nightstand, pulled Nathan out from a deep slumber. A groggy smile stretched over his lips as he reached one hand from underneath his pillow to grab the cell phone. He didn't have to look at the name or the picture to know who it was. He already knew it was her; the girl who was quite literally, just in one of his dreams- the reason he woke with a smirk.
"Hey," his scratchy voice echoed in the silence of the bedroom.
"Hi," she whispered. With his eyes still closed, he pictured her twirling a piece of honey blonde hair around her pretty little finger. His smile stretched longer.
"Where are you?"
"Home," came her airy reply. "I know you were probably just sleeping, but um, do you want to maybe meet me for a drink for an hour or two?"
He had already climbed out of bed and threw a t-shirt over his head before she even had the chance to finish the question.
"I'd love to, Hales." With the phone cradled between his neck and shoulder, Nathan walked towards his dresser and slid into the pair of jeans crumbled on top. He hastily fished for his keys buried in the bottom pocket and made a dash to the door, silently counting the seconds until he'd see her.
"Great, so I'll meet you at the usual spot?"
"Sounds good, baby. See you soon."
He clicked the phone off and sped off in his truck. It was 11:42 P.M., by the time he got to their spot, it'd be well past midnight but all he could think about was Haley James; then again, she was the only thought that occupied his mind at any time of the day. There was no room inside his mind for anything else.
Girl, you can't take your eyes off of me
And that first kiss is sweet relief
Ain't no one gotta know
He saw her sitting at the bar, twirling a piece of her honey blonde hair around her thumb. She looked so innocent but he knew she was anything but. As if sensing his hard stare, Haley turned slightly on the stool and grinned eagerly. She didn't take her eyes off of him as he slowly and cockily strode towards her. Her brown eyes playfully rolled at the way he strut towards the bar with a knowing smirk.
"You shouldn't stare. It's rude," Haley quipped with a flirty laugh.
His founds found her bare thighs as he stood between her legs. "Maybe you shouldn't look like this then."
"Like what?"
Nathan's eyes slowly digested her black mini-dress and almost growled.
"Beautiful," his voice dropped into a husky whisper. A row of chills crawled up Haley's spine and let out a breathy moan.
"I missed you," she bit her lip, raking her teeth along the edge of the skin, feeling his warm fingers dance teasingly over her exposed mid-thigh.
"God, I missed you, too." Nathan wasted no more time and bent down to kiss her. Their lips melded into one, fused together with nothing but pure passion.
Haley brought her hands up to his chest, grabbing a strong fistful of his grey form-fitting t-shirt. They didn't have to worry about being seen; they were miles outside of Tree Hill- and even if someone did spot her, she couldn't care less. Nathan's sweet tongue was her drug and she was a damn addict.
I don't wanna be a liar
I don't wanna be a fool
I don't wanna be a secret
But I will if you want me to
You can leave me in the dark
If that's all I get from you
He can be the sun
I'll be the moon
Nathan slowly pulled away and rested his forehead against hers. He hated this. He hated being the other man, but he couldn't live without her. He knew it was wrong. She did too. But he'd continue to be her secret for as long as she needed him to be.
"I know," she whispered. Haley's gaze slumped to the dark and sticky floor of the pub, unable to meet his aching blue stare. She could hear Nathan's thoughts because the same voice was screaming in her mind, too. It got shriller with each passing day and she knew it wasn't about to go away, no matter how hard she tried to stifle it. "I'm so sorry," was all she could say. Her hands were now wound gently around his neck.
"Stop," he nuzzled his nose into the crux of her collarbone, softly inhaling the scent of warm vanilla. "It's okay. Just be here with me tonight, okay?"
Nodding, Haley found his lips again. The voice in their heads, if only for a few seconds, finally shut up.
Yeah, he can be the sun
I'll be the moon
"Do you want to get out of here?" Her voice was so quiet he almost didn't hear her.
He smirked, "We didn't even get those drinks yet."
"I need you, Nathan." Haley wanted to gag at the way her voice sounded like a child's whine.
The playful smirk tilted into a crooked grin, "Lead the way, Haley James."
She grabbed his hand and pulled him through the smoky atmosphere of the dimly lit bar, pushing through the small throng of people, making their way across the street to the cheap motel they frequented.
Within minutes he had her pressed against the door, with his palms massaging higher under her dress.
Haley's head fell back when Nathan's lips started their slow assault below her ear. She writhed against him and the wall, anxiously pulling at his damn shirt.
"I want you, Nathan."
Her voice teetered into a lengthy moan as his fingers teased along the edge of her hip.
"You have me," he promised.
They shared a secret smile in the dark and fumbled backwards onto the bed.
Phone lights up in the dark
Gotta go, I know
But it still ain't easy
After the scattering of clothing and mingling of naked bodies, Haley rested her head against the hard planes of Nathan's chest as both struggled to catch their breaths.
"That was certainly something," he chuckled lowly, folding his fingers through the space between Haley's.
She giggled, "I'll say."
They quietly laid wrapped in the thin sheets, listening to the other's heartbeat. But the comfortable silence didn't last long. A staccato buzz vibrated somewhere in the corner, followed by a light glowing through the dark room.
And just like that, their content little bubble bursted; the shreds fell and stuck to them like glass.
Rushing out of bed, Haley wrapped the sheet tightly around her body and fumbled for her phone. It was him.
"I have to go," she muttered regretfully.
Nathan sat up, sighing, "Don't."
She craned her neck and looked back, "You know I can't stay, babe."
"Hales," he began in protest, watching as she put her dress back on. How was it just an hour ago he was peeling it off of her? "Please stay."
She shook her head, choking on the tears threatening to spill. "Don't make this harder than it needs to be."
Nathan awkwardly slid into his boxers and walked towards the door. Watching her leave always pulled painfully at his heart.
"I'll talk to you soon, okay?" She wiped at the hot tears now streaming down her cheeks.
He angrily furrowed his brow and merely nodded. "Okay."
"Don't be mad. Please."
"I'm not. I understand," he hung his head. "Get home safely, okay?"
Haley swallowed hard, swiping her tongue across her lower lip. Why did this have to be so damn difficult? "Thank you."
She then pulled him in for a quick embrace, squeezing her eyes shut when he dropped a sweet kiss on her forehead. "Bye."
Untangling herself from his strong arms was nearly impossible, but she managed to get away before her tears started to stain his chest. "Bye," she whispered and slipped through the door as if the night never even happened.
Nathan stood rooted against the harsh green carpet, staring at her wake. "I love you," he said. But she was gone.
Tomorrow you'll be waking up beside him
Tell him that you love him
But you still see me
A sudden rage overtook Nathan's body, like a thunderstorm in the middle of a sunny day. Grabbing the nearest object, he flung his boot at the wall, then slammed his fist against the headboard of the bed. Haley should be waking up next to him tomorrow- not her sorry excuse for a boyfriend. It wasn't fair. He wanted to hold her until the sun came up. He wanted to look into her eyes every morning and kiss her until he couldn't breathe.
In my eyes when I'm looking at him
And in in mind it's the obvious
Elephant in the room
He can't see it, but girl you do
Haley tossed tiredly in her bed, huffing with utter frustration when she felt her boyfriend lay his arm across her. She felt sick. Who did she become? She felt like a stranger. The man next to her was not the man she was thinking about. Her eyes fell on his sleeping face and sighed again. She couldn't do it anymore. It wasn't fair.
I don't wanna be a liar
I don't wanna be a fool
I don't wanna be a secret
But I will if you want me to
You can leave me in the dark
If that's all I get from you
He can be the sun
I'll be the moon
Nathan sat at the edge of his bed, running his fingers through his hair. It had been three long days without a word from her. He was afraid to call her first, but he couldn't do it anymore. Exhaustion started seeping into his eyes. He'd waited long enough for the phone to ring. Reaching over, he grabbed his phone and quickly pressed her name. Just as he was about to hit the call button, the cell phone started vibrating in his hands. He smiled. It was her.
The phone lights up in the dark
Guess it's my turn
And I start driving
"Are you a mind reader?" He chuckled in the midst of looking for his keys.
"Nathan." Her voice stopped him in his tracks. It wasn't hushed or excited, but filled with guilt. He knew this day would come but he wasn't ready. Not yet.
"Yeah?" He asked with a bated breath.
"It's over."
He nearly dropped the phone and had to brace himself against the closet door. A mixture of anger and sadness swirled deep in the pit of his belly, producing the urge to vomit. "But-"
"I mean it's over with him. I broke up with him, Nathan. I couldn't do it anymore. I want you. Only you."
A massive smile cracked his hard lined lips. "Seriously?" He sounded like a child. Haley had to laugh.
"Seriously."
He pumped his fist in the air with victory.
"I'll be there in five."
