Hey guys…….. sooooooo sorry that this is so late, but to put a long story short…. I've been in and out of hospital following my car crash and was in a coma for a while! So now I'm gonna try really hard to get back into this story writing thing….. I know jesusfreak wants an update (I really haven't abandoned this story… it's just a bit harder to write when you're unconscious!)
P.s….. I'm sure loads of reviews will help me heal A LOT faster! Lol!
"Lucas!" Haley cried, running through her best friends front door without even knocking, "Lucas, where are you?!"
Violent coughing suddenly erupted from the second floor of the house. Turning on her heels, Haley turned, her tiny feet flying over the steps, taking them two at a time. Her hair was a mess, her make-up run due to the pouring rain outside, and she was panting like she had just ran a marathon, but she didn't care, she had to see her best friend if it was the last thing she did.
"Luca-" her voice got caught in her throat as she flung open the bedroom door, her eyes falling on the scene before her.
"Shhhhhhhh Lily," came his tired, exhausted voice, "shhhhhhhh, it's OK, I'm here for you."
Haley watched as Lucas held onto his little sister tightly, slightly rocking her back and fourth as her tiny frame thrashed in his arms violently. Upon hearing his name, Lucas turned his head towards the now open door, his eyes immediately connecting with the new person in the room.
Seeing her standing there, he wasn't sure exactly what to say, what to do , how to act. He had never been in this situation before. Haley had always been so responsible.
"Haley…" Lucas sighed, turning his attention back to his sister, not wanting to look her in the eyes anymore, "I'm not in the beat position to talk right now…"
Haley followed his gaze down to Lily. She was having one of her epileptic fits, by the look of it, and from what she could see, it was pretty bad.
"Shouldn't we get her to a hospital?" she questioned, still lingering, embarrassed, in the doorframe.
"No," Lucas replied, momentarily releasing his grip slightly on his sister to wipe his face in frustration, "the doctor said there's no point anymore 'coz she has them so frequently, I just have to stay with her until it's over…. Make sure she's OK."
An awkward silence engulfed the room as two best friends, for the first time in their lives, were unsure of how to act around the other. Who should make the first move? Who should speak the next word? And when they spoke that word, what should it be? As if sensing the tension in the room, Lily's fitting ceased, and her body went limp in her brother's hand. Lucas let out a small sigh of relief. It broke his heart to see his sister having to go through this, he would so gladly take this condition away from her if he could.
Haley watched awkwardly from her position in the doorway as Lucas laid his sister comfortably beneath her sheets. She watched as he lovingly placed her head to the side on the pillow, so she wouldn't choke while she was unconscious, followed by covering her tiny frame in a thick duvet, kissing her gently on the forehead. She couldn't help but smile. Lucas had always taken care of everybody. Haley teased him on many occasions, saying her was 16 going on 30 with how serious and broody he was. The smile, however was knocked clean off her face when an image of how distraught he had looked when he had burst into that room not long ago.
Sighing to herself, and clenching her fists from stress, Haley exhaled deeply. She knew what she had to do. She had to make the first move.
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"Haley look, no offence, but I really don't want to talk right now,"
Lucas walked slowly into the living room from fear he might black out if he walked too fast.
"That's fine!" Haley cried desperately, reaching out to grab Lucas's arm, trying to stop him, " you don't have to talk, just…. Just listen OK?"
When Lucas just stared blankly at her, and didn't answer, she took that as a sign to continue. Taking another deep breath, she prepare to tell the boy infront of her something he was not going to want to hear.
"Look, Lucas," she began, "what you saw- back there was… it was," she began to chew her lip from nervousness, "well, it wasn't just some random hook-up or one night stand if that's what you're scared of."
Haley pried her eyes off the spot on the carpet she had been focusing on, and allowed herself to look into his eyes again but all she saw was a look that was waiting for her to elaborate. That the problem with being friends with someone who is such a good listener…. They don't butt in or cut you off, they actually let you finish what you're trying to say…. And sometimes that can be a bad thing.
Haley closed her eyes tightly as she prepared to deliver the piece of news that could possibly crush her best friend. "Luke, the thing is…. I've been…. Sorta…. Like kinda like….." Haley sighed deeply, trying to piece together her words.
"Me and Nathan have been dating."
The silence that followed was excruciating. The whole house was silent and Haley had never hated the sound of absolutely nothing more than she did at this precise moment in time.
"How long?"
His voice was small, like all the power behind it had been drained. He sounded so lost, and to Haley, hearing him like this was like a physical punch to the gut every time he spoke.
"Huh?"
They both knew that she had heard him, but for some stupid reason, this was the only response she could come up with.
"how long?" he repeated, slightly louder this time, humouring her.
"Luke," Haley whined in response, "what does that matter?"
Lucas turned to face his friend for the first time that night, his blue orbs boring into her brown ones, searching for answers he so desperately wanted.
"It matters to me, Hales,"
Haley grimaced at the name he had just called her, he was using her nickname and it killed her because she had been deceiving him,
"Four weeks." She finally replied after another awkward silence, suddenly becoming very interested in the carpet again. She heard him sigh and turn away from her, but he didn't walk away.
"You know how I feel about him Hales."
"I know, Luke but… but deep down he's this rally amazing, sweet, sweet guy"
Lucas grunted in disgust, "I'll bet he is."
"No, Luke," Haley whined, turning her friend to face her again, " he really is. I mean, he treats me right, and makes me laugh…."
Lucas stared at the girl infront of him and shook his head.
"…what?" Haley questioned, noticing this.
"You love him." It wasn't a question, but a statement because he didn't need to question her as to her feelings, he already knew they were true."
Haley simply nodded. It was then that Lucas noticed how much she was shivering from her rain soaked clothes. Pushing back all the feelings he had before, he engulfed the girl in a big, warming hug. Haley burst into tears at the sudden sign of forgiveness, burring her face into his chest.
"it's not you I don't trust Hales," Lucas spoke soothingly, resting his chin on her head, "it's him. I just don't ever want to see you get hurt. You know that right?"
Haley nodded frantically against his chest, letting her tears fall freely, seeping into his sweatshirt. Lifting her head up so she could talk, she looked into Lucas' eyes again, to show him how convinced she was.
"I know that Luke, you just… if this is a mistake then you have to let me figure that out for myself OK?"
Lucas forced a smile, for her sake, and nodded "You got it. But if he hurts you….. then I'll get him!"
Haley laughed, wiping her eyes, and playfully swatted her friend on the chest, not, however, catching the painful wince that followed.
"So," Haley continued, laughing nervously, "you looked pretty desperate to tell me something….. what's up?"
Lucas sighed as he looked at his best friend in the eyes. Today had been so draining, both emotionally and physically. Haley had just opened herself up to him, and now now had to return the favour and do the same….
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Sorry it's short but I'm just getting back into the swing of things after my accident. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask!
Sorry if it sucked as well but I'm on A LOT of painkillers right now so I'm a bit outta it! But regardless, I made you guys wait so long for an UD that I'll have another one done within the next few days… and a long one too this time, with a lot more action and drama happening! Suggestions are always welcome as well! Xxx
P.s reveiews make me heal!! xxxx