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CH31:
Haley had laid still on the waiting room sofa. She was resting beside Nathan. They had been waiting for a while now. Both Brooke and Lucas were getting coffee.
"I cant believe I was so stupid. She was telling me the truth, and I ignored her... I blamed her for trying to kill me" Haley cried. Nathan, hugged her tighter.
"You're not stupid. It's not your fault either. That women was to blame. Peyton was just a puppet in her sick game" Nathan said. Haley turned to him.
"What if she's dying? I could never forgive myself. She would of taken her life for me" Haley said sadly. Nathan looked at her straight in the eye.
"She's not going to die. She's going to be alive, and once the doctors come, you'll see her" Nathan sternly said. Haley looked down, wiping her tears. She then looked back at Nathan, leaning in to kiss him; kissing him more passionately than ever.
"What was that for?" he asked surprised.
"For being right beside me after all the crazy drama I been through. I don't know what I would of done without you. I'm so happy I met you, on and off at the airport… I love you Nathan Scott. I truly love you" Haley said, as a tear dropped. He smiled, wiping the tear away.
"With drama or without drama. I'm happy I met you too, even if it was in the most random place on earth like the airport. I love you Haley James, I truly love you too" he said sincerely. Haley smiled, kissing him once more.
"Who's here for Peyton Sawyer?" the doctor interrupted. Haley looked at him, walking toward him as well as Nathan followed.
"I'm here. Is she ok?" Haley asked worried.
"Are you family?" he asked. Haley looked at him straight at the eye.
"I'm her sister, is she ok?" she asked again. The doctor sighed.
"She's good now, but she did die for 3 minutes. She lost so much blood, we had to have a transfusion immediately. And her heart rate was very low, which caused her to have flat line. Plus the shot was very deep. Though we managed to get it out and stitched her together. With the right medication, and rest she should be well in three weeks" the doctor said. Haley exhaled relived, and tightened her grip on Nathan's hand.
"Can I see her?" Haley asked.
"I'm sorry she is in extensive care right now. She has to be monitored for the rest of the night. I suggest you come tomorrow morning. And maybe bring some materials for her not to get bored while she's here" he said. Haley nodded.
"Thank you doctor" Haley said. He nodded, and left. Haley smiled widely, hugging Nathan.
"She's ok, she made it" Haley said.
"See what I tell you" Nathan said chuckling at his girlfriend excited behavior.
"How did it go?" Brooke asked, along with Lucas.
"She's ok. She made it. Tomorrow we can come to visit her" Haley said. Brooke smiled hugging Haley.
"Tomorrow we'll come first thing" Brooke said. Haley hugged her back saying alright.
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"I'll be right back, I'm just going to grab some of her stuff" Haley said as she stepped out of Nathan's car to go inside Peyton's house. The day had past, and she was eager to see Peyton.
Once inside she ran upstairs to Peyton's room. Looking into her closet she stopped, astonished at a piece of her art. It was a collage of her and Peyton. It started from when they were young to years following. She really was building a collage and it was beautiful. She smiled, placing it back where she found it. Seconds later, she grabbed spare clothes, magazines, her sketch book and her ipod.
Arriving to the hospital, both Brooke and Lucas were exiting Peyton's room.
"You guys came and visited her already?" Haley asked.
"Yeah, she's much better" Lucas said.
"And she wants to see you" Brooke added. Haley walked closer to the room, but stopped and turned around.
"Aren't you guys coming?" she asked. They all looked at her.
"I think, this is something you have to do alone" Lucas said.
"You don't need us Hales. This is about you and Peyton. One on one" Nathan said.
"We'll be outside when you're done" Brooke said. Haley smiled at all of them. She first hugged Lucas.
"I love you Lucas, you are my best friend. Thank you for being there for me, after all these crazy time" Haley said, releasing from the hug.
"It's us against the world, remember" he said smiling. She smiled, next hugging Brooke.
"Thanks tigger as well. You just popped into my life, and I'm glad. Thanks for all your support" Haley said. Brooke smiled, bumping fits with Haley.
"Hoes over bros" she smiled. Haley laughed, lastly looking at Nathan; her rock.
"And you, the man I love. Like I said before, I don't know what I would of done with out you. I know I'm being sappy, but I'm really happy. Things in a way, but slowly are clearing up. I love you babe" she said, kissing Nathan.
"I love you too, now go see your friend" Nathan said. Haley nodded, entering the room. Once inside, she locked eyes with Peyton.
"Haley, hi" Peyton spoke first. Haley smiled, rushing to hug her.
"You scared me so much. I though I lost you" Haley said, and once again couldn't help but cry.
"I'm not going anywhere. I'm here to bug you eternally" Peyton joked.
"I'm glad your sense of humor didn't leave" Haley said, looking at her. Looking at her further, she tried badly not to cry.
"Thank you Peyton…thank you…. I'm so sorry for how I treated you. I had no right. I had no right to treat you the way I did. All this time you were right, and I-
"Haley it's ok. I forgive you. What happened, happened. I'm just glad you're here. Right now. That's all that matters" Peyton said, herself tearing too. Haley smiled, holding Peyton's hand.
"I hate to bring this up, but did you hear about-
"Alyssa? Yeah. Honestly I'm glad she's dead. She's out of my life, our life" Peyton said. Haley smiled.
"Does it hurt?" Haley asked about the wound.
"No, I cant feel it. I'm on painkillers. Ask me in an hour" Peyton joked. Haley smiled, looking down, then back at Peyton.
"Seriously Peyton thank you" Haley said.
"For what?" Peyton asked.
"For saving me. You risked your life for me. No one has ever done that for me. And I thank you. I owe you my life" Haley said.
"You're welcome" Peyton said, wiping her own tears away.
"We need to stop these sappy moments. We're too dramatic" Haley tried to joke.
"We are, aren't we?" Peyton said, laughing.
"Yup, damn I wish I could come visit you again tomorrow. But I have to go to school" Haley said.
"Don't worry I'll be here after school" Peyton said, fixing her pillow.
"I know…
An Hour later…
…I hate to leave you, but I have to go. Promise to see you tomorrow" Haley smiled hugging Peyton once more.
"Bye" they both said to one another.
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Haley walked to the front of the class to present. She looked at the class and exhaled, holding her notes and etc.
"Hi, if you don't me, I'm Haley James, and I was assigned to Peyton Sawyer. Unfortunately she can not join us today because she's at the hospital, but I wont get into details about that right now. Yeah, what to say about Peyton and I? If you would of asked me a week ago, I would of told you I hated her. She would of been the last person I ever wanted to be near to. Though if you would of asked me last year, I would of said she was my best friend. Yes, my best friend. Been, actually since third grade. It was weird to have her assigned to me, because we have so much history between us.
Though I bet you're wondering why I would of said I hated her last week. The reason why, mostly because in all friendships, people drift apart. That's what happened to us. And it's crazy because 9th grade to 11th grade we were so close and she lived in California. How did we stay best friends? Web cams. Talked everyday. My time, 9 at night and her time, 4 in the afternoon. Everyday and in the summer I visited her. Then surprisingly she came to live once more in Tree Hill. Such a joy but the obstacle in our friendship.
In the beginning such bliss to have known my senior year would be great because she was here to complete it with me. Then along the way, as many experience came peer pressure and other friends that intervened in our way. Then came one person that easily broke or pact. Manipulating and even to the point of murder to separate us. Most of this year we didn't even talk to one another, mostly lying to each other faces.
As time progressed we came to a point that we hated each other, one more than other, all because of the manipulation of that person. Hurt, guilt, lies and betrayals were the theme of our senior year. If you ask me today how my feelings are toward Peyton Sawyer, I say she's truly my best friend, and I don't regret nothing that happened to us; because of it, it didn't destroy us, it made us stronger.
Peyton Sawyer to me, is strong-willed, caring, loving person. She is also protective and the most outgoing, hilarious girl you'll ever meet. Her favorite past time, since I met her actually is listening to music. She's a music addict. Her room is covered with shelf's of records. She knows any band, and their background. Just ask her, and it was no surprise that the record store is her favorite place. Also is her art. She is so talented; as artist she draws her feelings, and they're so raw, organic. It's refreshing to see new art, especially hers.
The flaws of Peyton is that, like many she hates the feeling of vulnerability. Her dad constantly travels, so she's by herself more than half the time. Sometimes of her small frame, but I think she looks great.
Though above all, what I learned about Peyton, that I haven't, is that no matter what crap you have in life, fighting and sucking in that crap will result in what you wanted. Peyton fought for what she wanted; our friendship, which I was willing to decline. She fought through all my shouts, slaps, even the worse of all, making her feel vulnerable… she started to tear… but because of all that fighting I learned Peyton really did want to be my friend, even if I couldn't give her the title of my best friend. She even risked her own life for me, and that is more that a friend would do… I'm so happy to have ever have a friend like her. I don't know how my life would be without her, and I don't want to imagine it either. I love her like a sister, and I always will.
That crazy person that tried to separate us was her aunt, her family. She tried to kill me, and the result was Peyton getting hurt. Where is crazy Alyssa now? She's dead, and as cold as this might sound Peyton and I are happy, she was literally crazy. Like Peyton I'm willing to give my life for her, because she my best friend and no one will ever tear our bond again" Haley finished in tears.
Peyton clapped, also in tears. Haley wiped hers, smiling.
"Did you like it?" Haley asked. Peyton wiped hers.
"I loved it; that the greatest thing anyone has ever said about me. How did the class react?" Peyton asked.
"They applauded as well, some in tears too" Haley said, she walked close to Peyton smiling.
"I have one more surprise" Haley added. Peyton looked at her confused. Haley opened the door outside and took out the long collage of them. She had completed it. Peyton looked at it amazed.
"You like it? I finished it" Haley said. Peyton remained speechless; though finally spoke:
"I love it" she barely whispered. Haley smiled.
"Me too. You did an awesome job, I simply finished it" Haley said. Peyton remained quiet again. She looked up at Haley, staring at her, eye to eye.
"Haley, you'll always be my best friend, right?" Peyton asked. Haley chuckled, holding Peyton's hand, and smiled.
"Yeah, I will. Don't ever doubt that" Haley said, as they both smiled and continued to talk about their life and what the future will holds for them and their new, everlasting friendship.
The End
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Thanks to everyone that read the journey of my story! I loved reading the replies, as much as I enjoyed writing this story. Later I will pm all, for your replies!
But a few words-
First, I'm going to tell you the truth, I intended this story for Peyton to turn crazy, but when I started posting the chapters, all liked the friendship, so I created crazy Alyssa, but I'm glad I chose this direction, than the original plot.
Second, I'm so mad that this story was kind of a rip off of what was happening on the show, like Alyssa being female Derek, and the prom and etc. I didn't copy, I had this idea, way before that; I guess writers and I had the same idea going on. lol.
Thirdly, I'm so happy all of you liked this fic, I know it was kind of unusual since like I said it was a Paley centric, and this is a Naley part of the site. I don't know if there are others stories as this one but, I'm proud of this story, and of any other story I wrote, or am in process of.
Fourthly, I'm sort of mad at the couples I ended with, I really wanted to end this as a Leyton, but how things turned, Brooke fit the picture. But in my other stories there, I think a Leyton pairing for sure. Seriously, sorry to all Leyton fans.
Thank you all again! It was a joy to have written this story and read all your replies!