A/N: This should have been up yesterday, but I started to get sick again which is why it is delayed. Also, this chapter is short, mostly because I am stuck on ideas and another reason why is because I didn't want to go into another day because I need a whole chapter for that.

Chapter Thirteen: Individuals

"I miss it," Haley admits as she turns over in bed. Peyton was lying down looking at her. "I miss playing, but I missed you more."

"Baby, I'm not going anywhere. We got married fast and I don't regret it. I love you and that's why I married you, but I think the downside was that we haven't been working on us as individuals and that's kind of important. So, I want you to work on your music and I will deal with my jealousy," Peyton finishes with a smile.

"I love you Peyton."

"I love you, too, Haley."

After a moment of silence Haley turns her head to her wife again.

"I think I'm going to start up on my music again."

"That's great Haley. It's a wonderful part of you so please keep doing it."

"I will," Haley says before closing her eyes and letting sleep come over her.

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"Tell me again why I am here," Brooke complains next to Peyton.

"Because Brooke, I need my best friend and besides it's Haley's birthday tomorrow and I want to do something special for her."

"Why don't you just have sex with your wife?"

"God Brooke, why do you make sex sound like a chore?"

Brooke huffs and shakes her head.

"I don't know I'm just not myself."

Peyton puts back a music CD and turns to Brooke with a smile.

"That's because you are pregnant."

"Don't remind me, I'm still getting used to the idea."

"Brooke, you have 5 months to get used to the idea and then you will officially be a mother. Have you decided on how you are supporting the little one?"

Brooke nods her head.

"Right now I'm still living in my apartment, but considering my parents send me rent money I think I'll give my apartment up without my parent's knowing, put it in savings and take Karen's offer on staying at her house. It would help a lot and besides Lucas is working and saving what little he can."

"That's great Brooke, it's wonderful really."

Peyton looks around the music store and spots a guitar hanging on the wall behind the counter.

"Excuse me? Can have that please?" Peyton asks with a smile.

The guy behind the counter looks at Peyton and then back up at the guitar.

"The guitar isn't free."

Peyton narrows her eyes.

"I know that you ass. I want to pay for it, now give me the guitar."

The guy sighs, takes a chair and takes down the guitar.

"Here, but I hope you have the money to pay for this. I hate having to put it back up there."

Peyton smiles slightly.

"Thanks, but I think I've got it covered."

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"I'm glad that you didn't turn my offer down Haley," Jesse says with a smirk.

Haley sits down on the nearest chair in Jesse's rented apartment.

"You don't have to act smug about it."

Jesse stops smirking and sets her guitar on the ground.

"Look, Haley, the truth is you are really talented and Peyton was right to contact me to help you, but right now I think your problem is the inspiration."

Haley rolls her eyes and sighs.

"I haven't had inspiration in a long time."

"Okay, try this. Close your eyes for me," Jesse watches as Haley closes her eyes. "Now just be silent and when I tell you to open your eyes and tell me the first thing that comes to mind."

A few minutes later…

"Alright, now open your eyes."

Jesse watches as Haley slowly opens her eyes.

"Tell me what you were thinking."

"Peyton," Haley says with a smile.

Jesse smiles back.

"That's your inspiration."

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After the practice with Jesse, Haley made her way inside her house and walks into the kitchen. Ellie and Peyton were talking in the kitchen. Haley stops instantly.

"I'm sorry, am I intruding?"

"No, baby, come sit down," Peyton says with a smile.

Haley goes over to the fridge first to grab a bottle of water and then sat down next to her wife.

"So, how was it?" Peyton asks.

"How was what?" Ellie asks in interest.

"I've been picking up my music again and to answer my wife's question, it went pretty well. I managed to write a verse and a chorus so things are looking good."

Peyton smiles proudly.

"That's great."

Ellie smiles at the two.

"You two are sickeningly cute."

"Thanks," Haley and Peyton reply at the same time before giving each other a kiss.