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Finding Our Future chapter36
"Haley sweetheart", are you okay?" Karen asked concerned as she watched her come into the cafe somewhat upset.
"Yeah! Sorry it's so late Karen. I was wondering if you had any Mac and cheese left over?" She spoke wiping away her tears.
"You know, I think you're just in luck", she commented heading back into the kitchen.
Haley took a seat at the counter and waited for her to return.
"Let me guess, you had an argument with my nephew and now you're looking for some comfort food?"
"How'd you know?"
"I have worked in this cafe a long time. You learn a thing or two on how to read people over the years."
"Honestly, I think everyone knows how to read me except me," Haley spoke laughing a little.
"You just need to learn to trust yourself a little more Haley. Whatever Nathan has done to upset you, don't let it annoy you too much. He's an idiot. I also know he loves you and thinks the world of you Haley James."
"Oh how I wish love really was that simple Karen. Anyways thank you for the food, I'm sure I'll be seeing you in the morning."
"Goodnight Haley! Be safe getting home", she commented letting her out before locking up for the night.
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Feeling sorry for herself, Haley got changed into her comfy pjs and sat on her bed watching the notebook.
"Brooke, are you free?" She texted to her bestie.
"Yeah! What's up tutor girl?" She called immediately.
"Nathan and I had a big fight and I don't know how to fix it."
"What about?"
"Honestly, I didn't even know. It ended up being about Grant, but I don't know how to prove to Nathan that I don't have feelings for the guy."
"Are you still letting him lead you on?"
"No of course not. He did end up kissing me again today though."
"Whoa Tutor girl, did you put a stop to it?"
"Well I didn't kiss him back if that's what you mean. I honestly didn't even realize it was happening until it was nearly over."
"Tutor Girl! I know you like to find the good in everyone, but in this situation and from our previous conversations about Grant, I think you really need to set some boundaries with him. Rethink your friendship with him. Maybe try being more open to Nathan's point of view about what Grant is really doing and saying."
"What do you mean?"
"We can all be blinded by things, especially when we think someone is trying to make a fuss over us. That doesn't always mean they are doing it for the right reasons though. Just be really careful how you let things play out with Grant, especially if you want to continue being with Nathan."
"Okay, now you actually sound like Nathan." Haley chuckled out loud.
"In this situation, I think he's right Tutor Girl. Nathan's pretty observant and has a good hunch where guys like Grant are concerned, and I just wouldn't be so quick to dismiss his fears. I think you need to be open to the possibility that Grant isn't exactly the guy you think he is."
"Thanks Tigger. That really helped and gives me a lot to think about. Hopefully Nathan still wants me to be his girlfriend when he comes back from his work trip?"
"Even with this little disagreement and everything else that has gone down between you guys recently, he would be an absolute fool to let a girl like you go."
"Thanks, I knew I could count on you for a little pep talk."
"Good, then stop worrying and get some sleep tutor girl."
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Haley finished off her mac and cheese before finally deciding to get some sleep. Her head was still spinning from everything that had gone on that evening.
"Urgh just man up and go over there," Nathan argued with himself after feeling guilty for sending her away earlier in the evening.
After a few hours of pacing he got in the car and made the short drive over to Haley's house.
Seeing the house in darkness, he figured she finally had turned in for the night.
"Haley, Hales let me in," he shouted banging loudly on her front door.
Haley was rudely awoken from her sleep by the loud banging on her front door.
"If this is Brooke, I swear to God I'm going to slap her silly," she groaned getting out of bed heading for the front door.
"Stop banging, I'm coming," she shouted throwing her robe around herself and turning on the porch light.
Hearing her voice, Nathan stopped his aggressive banging and waited for her to answer the door.
"Nathan it's 2am. What the hell are you doing here?" She questioned wiping the sleep from her eyes and wrapping the robe around her a little more.
Not answering her question, he stepped closer pushing open the door.
"Nathan, what are you doing here?" She questioned again looking up at him.
Gently grabbing her waist, he pulled her in flush against him as he placed his other hand on the back of her neck and leaned down, drawing her closer to him as he watched her eyes travel over him.
"Nathan...", she mumbled out softy as she felt his breath on her face as he inched closer, finally covering her lips with his own
Haley's head was now in a complete spin, as she felt him separate her lips pushing his tongue into her mouth.
"Mmm", she moaned softly as she felt him slip the hand that was resting on her waist in under her robe, and begin to trace the outline of her tattoo
Nathan continued to explore her mouth with his tongue, as she wrapped her arms around him playing with the little hairs at the nape of his neck.
"Mmm Hales," he groaned as he enjoyed the feel of her hand on his neck and upper back.
Kicking the door closed with his foot, he pushed her up against the wall, continuing to deepen the kiss as his hands wandered all over, getting reacquainted with her body.
"Nate" she mumbled softly as her mind was foggy from the amount of passion building up insider her.
"I'm sorry Hales", he spoke breaking away from the kiss when air became an issue, leaning his forehead against hers.
They stood there breathless, staring at each other, both of their minds racing from the passionate kiss they just shared.
"Nathan we can't do this. We aren't in the right place yet, and you really hurt me earlier asking me to go." She spoke rubbing her hand softly down his cheek.
"I know, I'm sorry. I just let Grant get under my skin again. Look, I have to go out of town in a few hours, but I was wondering if I could stay here tonight with you and just hold you?"
"Nathan, I don't know if that's a good idea."
"Please Hales," he pleaded leaving another sweet passionate kiss on her lips.
"Fine, this doesn't mean we don't still have a lot to talk about."
"I know", he replied as she took his hand and led them to the guest room.
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"Hales, this is your guest room? He commented to her a little confused.
"I know. I just think for right now it's better that we stay in here."
"Oh", he answered a little deflated.
"Nathan, if you don't want to sleep in here you can always have the sofa", she mentioned sensing his tone, but standing her ground at the same time.
"This is fine. I just have one question though and I don't want you to read too much into it."
"Okay," she answered looking at him a little puzzled.
"You washed the sheets after Brooke staying, right?"
Hearing his question she turned and gave him a hard punch in the arm. "So not the time to be making those types of jokes, yes the sheets are washed, they're clean Nathan."
"Good!" He spoke wrapping his arms around her from behind.
"Let's get some sleep. You have to be up early in the morning," she spoke taking his hand and walking over to the bed.
Letting her go, he walked around to his side as Haley removed her robe and slipped in under the covers.
"Hey, you don't need to be scared. I have already seen you in a lot less Haley," he commented smirking at her.
"Shut up and just get in beside me already", she spoke pulling back the covers and watching as he stripped off his t-shirt leaving him in just his shorts.
"Like what you see?" He asked seeing that she was for sure checking him out.
Realizing that she had indeed been caught, she turned on her side facing away from him, "Goodnight Nathan."
"Come here", he spoke as he got into bed pulling her flush against him. He could feel the tension all over her body.
"Go to sleep Nathan," she whispered trying to hold back any emotions she was feeling in that moment.
"I love you, Haley James," he whispered placing a small kiss on her weak spot just below her ear.
"I'm sorry,"
Nathan was about to ask what she was sorry about when he noticed she had slowly drifted off to sleep in his arms. His questions would just have to wait for now.
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