Hey guys, I'm finally updating. Surprised? Lol. This chapter is short and choppy, but there will be another update soon. Thank you for reading and comments are always welcomed.

Anease, I tried to make it Sunday night. I hope this is close enough.

Chapter 26

Nathan smirked as he was lead over to the desk chair that sat in the center of the stage. Haley had yet to look at him and he had no idea what she was thinking. Gently, he tugged at her hand causing her to look back and up at him.

"We can bail, Hales. You don't have anything to prove . I was just being a bastard earlier. I tend to do that a lot lately." He confessed. "I'm sorry, Haley."

"Oh, you will be! Wait until later." The girl glared with steamy whiskey colored eyes and scoffed. Like he would be forgiven that easily. He had put her through hell over the last few weeks without ever giving her a chance to explain herself about the incident with Luke. He had humiliated her on more than one occasion by taunting her or calling her degrading names. Yes, she was still madly in love with him, but he was going to pay. But why not enjoy herself first. She had been a good girl and deserved a little fun. After tonight, no one could say Haley Myers wasn't full of surprises whether they won the contest or not.

She pressed Nathan down in the chair that swivels, daring him to misbehave.

He kept silent since she was obviously aware that she meant every word of him being sorry in the near future. This contest was definitely going to have to go well, because damn it, he was ready to make up, out and love to the beautiful girl now staring at him with passion in her eyes.

She couldn't deny it, he was utterly scrumptious as he sat gap legged in dark denim jeans, the sleeves rolled up on his crisp shirt with a few of the button open. His short cropped tresses were slightly tussled. His bedroom blue orbs practically crumbling the wall he had forced her to build. He licked his full lips and she could just slap him, slap him for being the damn love of her life. Asshole! Nope, they would have to fight late. Now it was time to show him exactly what he's going to be missing if he ever, ever, ever shut her out and treated her cruel ever again!

"Stop stalling, Haley!" Marcus mused, knowing the shy girl needed that extra push after she turn away from Nathan for a second to see all eyes on her. "Show us why you've got Nate so fucking going-to-the-chapel-in-love that he can't even see any other women around him or I swear I'll make sure he hooks up with someone at the next party and I'll lock you in a room with Sawyer all night!"

"Works for me!" Lucas shouted from the far right corner of the stage only to be booed by much of the crowd.

Nathan was about to interject, but Marcus winked and nodded to the pretty brunette clearing her throat. Haley's eyes widened, she swallowed before marching over to the karaoke machine and stack of tape on the desk in the corner. Quickly, she mad a selection an put it in the machine, before strutting back to her man with an air of confidence and a seductive twist.

"Hit that on my cue, Marcus and don't ever threaten me with Lucas." She warned with a toss of her hair and a smarmy smile.

"Yes, Ma'am." He chuckled, going to do her bidding. Haley was hot and adorable. Scott better be glad he got her first. He thought.

The music started and the crowd watched shy little Haley Myers strike a sexy pose and open her mouth, stunning the room and the object of her affections, Nathan Scott.

I don't need a lot of things

I can get by with nothing

Haley tossed her head back and let the beautiful notes fall from her lips. The words of the song vibrated off the walls and sent shivers to every one in the room as she got closer to Nathan.

Of all the blessings life can bring

I've always needed something

Lucas pretended that she was singing to him, leering at the gorgeous songstress he so obsessively wanted from the shadows of the stage. He could enjoy this, bide his time.

But I've got all I want

When it comes to you

Keeping eye contact she sang to her estranged sweetheart. She moved out of Nathan's view, prancing behind him. However, Nathan was having none of that swiveling the chair to keep her in focus. He feared the glorious melody coming from her beautiful mouth might end if he didn't keep her in sight. sporadically, he heard a couple of tunes from her, but he hadn't a clue she could blow like this. (Not that she had much to sing about before.) How could he have missed it?

You're my only reason

You're my only truth

She sang, resting her hands on the arms of the chair and twirling it sideways so the audience had a could really envelope the chemistry and love coming off the pair.. She drew her body close, but did not touch the enamored boy because her arms carried her weight.

I need you like water

Like breath, like rain

I need you like mercy

From heaven's gates

She voiced loudly, skimming her sweet glossed lips across his cheeks and the corner of his mouth, before backing away with a watch-me-work-Baby look covering her pretty face. She had him just where she wanted him.

There's a freedom in your arms

That carries me through

I need you

She belted to cheers and claps, but heard none. Her focus was the handsome boy that was most important part of her world.

You're the hope that moves me

To courage again

You're the love that rescues me

When the cold winds, rage

Her body fluttered around him like an alluring moth to the flame that was burning through his body with such a engulfing fire for her, he could take her right there in front of the whole damn room if he thought she would ever be willing. Nah. But he would be patient, the way she always was with him.

And it's so amazing

Cause that's just how you are.

I can't turn back now

'cause she brought too far

His body practically hummed and he desperately wanted wrap her in her arms as she did a back bend across his lap grazing his lap slightly and letting the tips of her beautiful red/brown locks brush the stage. Her plump bottom so close to his lap he felt faint. The harmonious notes coming from her perfect mouth had him hard as a rock and grateful he wore his jeans so loose fitting. He had to kiss her. Gawd, he had to kiss her!

I need you like water

Like breath, like rain

She sang to him, rising so her breast were directly in his eye view as she attempted to get up. Cocoa orbs bewitching those of azure as she enjoyed teasing him.

I need you like Mercy

From Heaven's gates

"Fuck this! ……….Show's over!" One contestant was ready to turn this into a private session.

There's a freedom in your arms

That carries….

His face closed in on hers with a kiss so hot, so intense and so loving, that there were later rumors of four that four girls had faint.

Luke ran off, vowing revenge on Nathan for brainwashing Haley with his kisses.

Marcus chuckled. He knew Haley had it in her.

Brooke looked on and clapped with glee. Oh, this was how her game was suppose to be played.

One of Nathan's strong forearms were underneath her thighs, lifting her while the other arm trekked up her back. His large palm rested under the long hair at the back of her head, kneading the silk strands that covered it. His lips still bonding with hers as he rose and exited the stage, the room, the house, end game.

Thirty minutes later, the reuniting twosomes clothing was scattered through the living room, down the hall, before they made into the bedroom where they had tickled, teased and share I love yous before foreplay turned into all out love making.

Haley held on to the headboard and rhythmically lowered herself up and down on Nathan's hard and completely attentive member, his moans and whispers of her name were growing louder with ever rise and fall of her pert bust. He leaned over and suckled each breast thoroughly, while one hand tenderly massaged her back and the other gently stroked her round ass.

Their breathing had become labored and the pleasure that Nathan was stirring in Haley was causing her to pick up the pace. She tossed her head back and licked her lips, enjoying the ride as her hands fell behind her and gripped the tops of his thighs. Her rock her nipples arch up and the flat planes of her stomach moved in time with the steady pace of their lovemaking.

He harnessed all his will power and lifted her from him, prolonging both their climaxes. Haley pleaded for him to complete the job, but he wouldn't rush. It had been too long and he had missed her, miss this too much. He towered above her, drinking in the sight of the petite dream, his girl. But before another cry for satisfaction could leave her lips, he had moved to her lower regions, gaining access with his tongue and fingers. They took turns swimming across her satiny thighs and danced over tight abdominal valleys, tickled knee caps and frolicked in a forest of the tastiest, juiciest, and warmest center he would ever touch, taste or enter as far as Nathan was concerned.

Haley was practically climbing the walls as her nails racked along the sheets and her body heaved and rocked as he worked his magic.

"Nathan, mmmm…..please! Oh, baby!" She craved as her eyes rolled back in her head.

He gradually stopped satisfying her middle, raised up from his position and his hands spread up and over her curvy physique ahead of the rest him as his still hard shaft entered her secret place again. Their passionate interlude was consumed with lust and dirty talk that just wound them up more as he his tight hips band forth, from side to side and up and down as she aped the movements perfectly.

"You want it like that, Hales?……just like that? Huh, Baby?…….just like that?" Nathan soothed.

"Un huh…..Nate." Was the only thing Haley could get out.

"You want more?……just like that?" Nathan continue to taunt with pleasure as he place her legs over his shoulders and gently caressed her firm calves and thighs as he stroked her hard and steady, keeping up the pillow talk until they finally climaxed together n a low outbursts of grunts and groans that sent a combination serotonin and adrenaline through their bodies that made their lovemaking the ultimate high. Nathan hated to, but pulled himself from inside of Haley and discarded the protection he used in the wastebasket beside the bed before turning to lay his head on her breast and latch his arm across her midsection in their usual sleep stance. His nose brushed the crook of her neck and she giggled and purred, still feel the afterglow of their union. Tilting her head up, she kissed him with intense emotion. Her eyes opened to adoring blue ones.

"Hales."

"Yes, Sweetheart."

"I love you. ……..You know that, right?... more than anything else in this world."

She watched him, listening contently. He wasn't one to put his heart on his sleeve easily. She understood and respected how difficult this must be for him.

"I just get so scared sometimes and I just to conclusions………..I'm sorry Haley. You didn't deserve the way I treat you lately and it won't happen again."

"Damn right!" She nodded "If there's a next time, where you won't even give me a chance to explain myself. I'm gone." She assured, cuddling closer into him as he soaked in her words.

"Scared of what?" She stated simply, no need to stop now. He was doing his best to communicate and she was going to take full advantage of it.

"That I'm not good enough. That you'll realize there's someone better for you……..That you'll leave me." He confessed, nervously stroking her hair.

"Nathan, hear me when I say, there's no one better than you for me. Please know this." She pleaded face-to-face. "Sweetheart, you are my always………my forever and ever." She smiled seductively. Adding a kiss that lingered, she moaned. "I love you. ……..Goodnight, Baby." She yawned again and closed her pretty eyes.

Nathan leaned over her, cutting off the light before dropping his exhausted head back to her chest and pressing a delicate smooch to her collarbone.

"Goodnight, my girl."

Monday, came fast and weird for Nathan. Haley was working on something with Mouth and Skills, so he had Mr. James drop him off at school. They had spent much of Saturday night and Sunday afternoon making love, eating or just cuddling and now he was having withdrawal. After finding them in a stolen school bus drunk early Sunday, a few guys from the basketball team had been thrown. But the presence of the Principles thirteen year old daughter got them kicked off the squad. He had talked to Haley and decided to tryout for one of the vacant positions. His first practice was that afternoon. If that wasn't making him a nervous wreck, he was going to find out if he was Helena's father the next day, Valentine's Day. God, he needed one of Haley's pep talks right now or just one of her loving hugs, sigh.

The school day was going by at a snails pace and Nathan was desperate to see his girlfriend. He found her sitting with both their friends. Before he could climb over the bench and sit down, his lips were on hers, kissing her fiercely as she giggled and nuzzled her nose against his. Drawing her close as he legs straddled the bench, he ended the embrace with a few nipping pecks to her lips and a loving grin.

"Hey." He said dreamily, completely lost to the world around him. "I missed you."

"Me too." She blushed, hiding her crimson face in his shoulder for a few seconds before facing the curious eyes scanning the couple from the rest of the table and much of the lunch room, most of them glad to see the pair reunited.

Haley handed Nathan a brown bag and opened her own lunch. They joined in the table gossip about the basketball players that had been thrown off the team and Nathan eventually admitted that he planned on taking one of the idiot's spots. He was encouraged by everyone, even Lucas and started feeling much better about his decision. He was going to thank everyone for their support when his phone rang.

"Hello."

"Hi, Nathan."

"Mr. James?" He questioned nervously. Why would he be calling him at school?

"I'm hate to call you at school, but…"

"Is it Helena?" Nathan interrupted, panic starting to show in his voice as the group looked on with worry.

"Actually, it is." The older man stated, not realizing the impact of his words.

'Is she alright? Is she in the hospital? Why didn't Nikki call?" He broke in a second time, rambling.

Haley leaned in to share the phone, rubbing his back and praying for the best .

"No, Son. Nothing like that." Jimmy reassured the boy, hearing a deep sigh over the phone. " The paternity results came early. My lawyer with be here with the result after you get home from practice."

All the tension left the boy and he smiled at his girlfriends hopeful and beautiful face. " I'll come straight home."

"I'll see you then." Mr. James said." and Nathan, no matter what…….everything will be fine." He coaxed, knowing how antsy the boy often got.

"Yes, Sir." Nathan agreed. "Thanks for letting me know."

"You're welcome. Tell my Pumpkin I said hi." He chuckled before hanging up.

Nathan ended the called, eying Haley. " Your dad says hi."

She nodded happily at the thought of her long lost parent.

"The test are back." He addressed the rest of the group. "I'm going to find out if Helena is really mine."

Before the group could respond, the bell rang and they scattered off in several different directions.

Practice went off without a hitch and no only Nathan but the rest of the team was surprised at how well he fit the team. Lucas was even co-operative, helping the dark haired boy with rules and information needed by all teammates. He even offered to drive Nathan home, since Haley was working at the Café and Mr. James should stay at the house to greet the lawyer. Nathan was apprehensive about Luke's newfound hospitality, but was having to good a day to dwell on it and got in the car.

The boys entered the lavish home, only to be greeted by Nathan and Haley's friends. The girl had gathered them to support and celebrate Nathan becoming a full fledge father. Nathan was flattered by the gesture and searched the crowd to find his girlfriend, hoping to thank her with a hot kiss. However, the thoughtful girl had another surprise planned and would be returning shortly.

The lawyer arrived a few minutes after Lucas and Nathan. Although, Nathan wanted to wait for Haley, the man had other obligations and needed to read the results. The group congregated in the living room and listened intently as the Mr. Gordon spoke. He finished to the happy bouncing of Peyton and Brooke., the confused looks of Mouth, Felix and Anna, the angry faces of Lucas and Tim and a heartbroken Nathan……….

Pamela