Innamorato Con Te Chapter 7: Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, an one tree hill fanfic

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A/N: Songs used in this chapter:
Beautiful Love – The Afters
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Vallie & the 4 Seasons

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Haley threw herself into Nathan's arms and placed her lips feverishly on his. They were wet, but warm and they moved gracefully and perfectly over hers. Nathan shut his eyes and his heart pounded in his chest. She massaged his bottom lip and he had her upper lip in between his. This was the greatest feeling he ever had in his life. He wrapped an arm around her waist to support her while the other went to cup her cheek. Haley's arms were around Nathan's neck, pulling him as close to her as possible, feeling every bit as happy as him. The kiss quickly went from hot to hotter. Neither had ever known a connection such as this. They both pulled away out of breath and Nathan looked at Haley. She smiled and went in for another.

"What have we here?"

Nathan and Haley broke apart. Afraid to know whom the voice belonged to, for it sounded like Damien West. Nathan held Haley close to him, as if he had to protect in some manner. Haley clutched onto Nathan for comfort and then went nuts.

"LUCAS! I'm going to kill you. Damn you and your ability to sound like people!"

Lucas and Brooke couldn't hold in their laughter. Nathan still kept his hold on Haley and breathed a sigh of relief. He looked down at her and raised his eyebrows playfully before letting her go and kissed her cheek. He swam to the docks and got out of the water. The water trickling down his body had Haley's heart racing so quickly. He ran his hand through his wet hair to get it out of his face and stopped in front of Lucas.

"So you like scaring Haley, huh Lucas?"

He and Brooke were still laughing. Nathan turned and looked at Haley who was still in the water. She bit her bottom lip and he winked at her. Nathan then went and grabbed Brooke and slung her over his shoulders and was heading towards the water. Brooke was screaming at the top of her lungs and Lucas had stopped laughing. He ran after Nathan, trying to save Brooke. Nathan knew that Lucas would be running after her and as Lucas got to Nathan, at the last possible moment, Nathan moved out of the way, making Lucas fall into the lake. Nathan then threw Brooke into the water as Lucas resurfaced. Haley and Nathan now laughed. Nathan dove into the water and when he resurfaced he was faced with the splashes created by Brooke and Lucas.

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Haley sat on her bed in her bedroom, the letter from her admirer in her hand. It had been a week since her time at the lake with Nathan, Brooke and Lucas and she had yet to reply to this man's letter. Her heart was beating so quickly as her eyes glazed over his writing once again. She couldn't help, but feel guilty about how she felt about this man on paper. Here she was, a woman of 17, 18 the following week, and she found herself falling for two men. One of which she hadn't even laid eyes on, but was equally attracted to. Haley found herself terrified of how quickly she was falling for Nathan though. The man on paper was great too, but Nathan had something in him that Haley couldn't ignore. Some would deem it "too fast" for how quickly she was falling, but it was nothing she could control. However, she felt herself becoming more and more drawn to the mysteriousness of the other. She found herself caught in between a war, Nathan or the one on paper? Haley got up from her bed and strode to her desk. She took out a piece of paper and deeply sighed. She began to scribble down her words, hand shaking as she did.

Well, I must say that you are talented with your words. My good friend Lucas is a writer and not even he can write something so simple, yet extravagant. As for breaking my heart, I think that I am more prone to breaking yours than the other way around. And I'll tell you why. There is this man in my life and I find myself to be drawn to him. But then there is you and your words just have this hold on me. I can't get away from them. I just don't want to be that girl. And in the end, you may get hurt. I can't live with myself in that case. You're too kind-hearted for that. Please tell me who you are. I'm sorry that it took a while to reply. I just did not know how to approach this. It scares me how comfortable I find myself with your writing. It's almost familiar. I think that it's very sweet that you wish to save me from this fate that has befell me. I despise one of the suitors. He is completely and utterly egotistical and cares for no one, but himself. The other one is so quiet and my stepmother refers to him as an imbecile. But she finds him a fitting suitor because he has money. I don't want her to choose for me. And I wonder why she wants me to marry so quickly. You are…like my Perseus. I dunno if you are familiar with Greek mythology, but Perseus saved Andromeda from a marriage that she didn't want. That's who you are to me.

Haley

She reread her words and sighed. How did I get myself into this? A week ago, two weeks ago, I was fine. Now, I've got two and both are great, even though I haven't seen one of their faces. Haley folded the letter and sealed it in an envelope. She then heard the soft knock on her window. Her heart beat quickly and she smiled.

Haley opened her window and Nathan's arms instantly grabbed her, pulling her in for a hug. He had worked all day and wanted to see and hold Haley that his heart ached. When he released her, she leaned upwards, waiting for his lips to fall on hers. He smiled and then granted her wish.

His lips crashed into hers and Nathan felt the completion in him. Her arms went around his neck, as if it were the most natural thing to do. He snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her as close to him as possible. Haley parted her lips and let Nathan trace every crease and line. During the course of the past week, their kisses had been innocent, but heated. This was something new to both and they were enjoying it.

Nathan and Haley had snuck around all week and were extremely cautious in doing so. Making sure that they acted casually around the other and could only see each other when all of the others were asleep.

Nathan had been dying to see Haley all day and was dreading coming to see her because the sooner he saw her, the sooner their time together would end. He hated that he couldn't be seen with her. He found that his heart always ached for her. He, Nathan Scott, was falling and fast. He had never felt like this before. He had only known Haley for three weeks, but it felt like three years. He always had the constant need to be near her and when he wasn't, he missed her. He found Haley to be pulling away, but he brought her closer. She giggled against his lips and he smiled, letting go.

"Sorry…"

"It's okay."

"It's just I've been waiting to do that all day and now I get to, so…"

Haley chuckled and touched his face, making him send her that smirk that she knew and loved. Nathan took a deep breath to calm himself down. It boggled his mind how Haley could do such things to him without even knowing. He looked down at her, his right hand connected with her left.

"So um…you feel like taking a walk?"

Haley smiled.

"Sure."

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The grounds of the house were under video surveillance, so Nathan and Haley had to be careful of which root they took. The quickest and easiest way was to keep close to the walls and to use the right side of the house and out through the garden. The two of them wall crept. Nathan kept Haley close to his body so that neither of them would be caught on camera and both enjoyed the fact of how close they were. A smile was plastered on both of their faces. They could hear the buzzing of the camera as it rotated to get a video of the surroundings. At the most opportune moment, both of them ran as quickly as possible. Haley opened the gate with no trouble and soon, they were both confined into the safety of the garden.

Nathan and Haley had to catch their breaths before they could continue. Nathan took a looks around the garden. There were weeds and shrubs in every direction. It looked dead. Not a single flower had bloomed. If it did, it was now dead. In the center stood an old piece of stone, which Nathan could only assume to be a fountain. He stood up straight and saw the look on Haley's face. Sadness.

"Haley? What's wrong?"

"I forgot that this place was here."

Nathan looked around him and then at her questioningly.

"This was my mom's garden. No one's stepped foot in here since she passed away. My dad refuses to come in here and none of the staff even know about it."

Nathan watched her as she walked around the small garden. He could see the tears forming behind her beautiful chocolate eyes and she stopped in front of, what he figured used to be, a row of wild flowers. He walked up and stood directly behind her, wrapping one arm around her shoulders and pulling her towards him to be set comfortably against his chest. She leaned into him and held onto his arm. She turned to face him and looked down. Nathan took his forefinger and lifted her chin so that she'd look at him.

"You can talk to me about it…"

She pecked his lips and she whispered a thank you. He smirked and sunk to the grass beneath them. She looked down at him and chuckled slightly, some of her tears getting in the way. Nathan lifted his hand for Haley to grab and when she did, he pulled her down to him. She fell right in his lap. He hugged her from behind and she relaxed instantly.

"So? …"

Haley sighed. She hesitated for a moment, but the fact that Nathan was running his finger, softly, up and down her arm, comfortingly, made her speak.

"My mom was…the greatest woman I have ever known. She was always smiling and she was so in love with my father. I hope to fall in love with someone like they did with each other, someday."

Her words tugged on the corners of Nathan's mouth as he hoped that he just might be that one for her.

"She loved this garden. It was something for her to do instead of being cooped up inside the house all day or having to go to certain get-togethers full of people that she didn't like. Her tastes were simple, yet elegant and she would always bring me in here with her. I remember her telling me that I used to play in those little wild flowers. She was also so funny. Always making me smile. I don't have one bad memory of her."

Tears continued to fall down Haley's face. Nathan turned her to face him and the tears that streamed down her face, he wiped away with the pads of his thumbs. He then grabbed her face, his thumb pads still on her cheeks and brought her forehead to his lips. He then kissed her tears.

"C'mon," he muttered against her cheeks. "Don't cry."

"Kinda hard not to."

He nodded, his lips still on her cheeks.

"I know." He kissed her cheek and then looked at her.

"Lemme guess, she wouldn't want me to cry?"

"No…cry if you want. I just hate seeing you cry, that's all. And no, she probably wouldn't. But who am I to talk right?"

Haley gave him a small smile and grazed his face with the palm of his hand. Nathan grabbed Haley's free hand in one of his and brought it to his lips. Within a week, these two people had found each other in a way that most people search forever trying to find. Haley looked at Nathan and sighed lovingly. She brought her lips to his and, once again, both entered their havens.

Nathan fell on his back as Haley leaned forwards. His hands went to her waist and she kept her lips firmly on his as her hands moved down his chest, never wanting to break their contact. Haley's hands went to his neck, her thumbs resting lightly on his jaw.

Nathan's hands roamed up Haley's back and took a firm grasp on the back of her head. He let his hands roam in her hair. It was soft underneath his touch and he then moved his hands to her face, moving the hair away from her face.

Haley pulled away, in need of air. The two of them gasped and their foreheads came together. Nathan placed a chaste kiss on Haley's forehead. She pecked his lips and then settled into his chest.

Nathan caressed her hair and then caught a glimpse of his watch.

Shit!

"Hales, it's almost 4:00."

Haley sprung to her feet. They had lost track of time and the two ran as quickly as they could, back to Haley's balcony. Before Haley could climb up her vine, she kissed Nathan, long and hard. Her arms wrapped around his neck and they rocked side-to-side. Haley went to go up the vine, but stopped and pecked Nathan's lips one last time. He then watched her climb up to her balcony. For a girl, she's got great y\upper body strength. Once she was safely on the outside of her bedroom, she blew a kiss to him. He sent her a smile and then, she disappeared.

Nathan walked back to his room and was full of smiles. It was on this day, July 17th that Nathan Scott had realized just how far he had fallen for Haley James.

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Nathan felt the rapping on his window at 9:00 the next morning. He went to get it and there stood his messenger, right on schedule. He had a white envelope and gave it to Nathan without exchanging a word. Nathan closed his window and went over to his bed and opened Haley's letter.

Haley

He smirked. Perseus huh? Nathan had been very familiar with Greek mythology and began to write to Haley.

Far away, I feel your beating heart
All alone, beneath the crystal stars
Staring into space, what a lonely face
I'll try to find my place with you

July 18th

Haley had been sitting in her room for the past two hours. Brooke was nowhere near to bother her and Haley knew that Nathan was working. She had sent her letter to "Perseus" that morning and was anxiously awaiting her next letter. She walked over to the window and saw Nathan mowing the lawn. He stopped in front of her window and looked up at her. He nodded and sent her one of the largest smiles known to mankind.

What a beautiful smile
Can I stay for awhile?
On this beautiful night
We'll make everything right
My beautiful love, my beautiful love

July 19th

Haley had rushed down the stairs to the front door to meet Lucas, who stood there with a white envelope in his hand. He smirked and teased her. He would raise the envelope when she would jump for it. Eventually she got a hold of it. She ran back to the confinements of her bedroom and tore it open.

Haley,
This is not my most creative writing. Your last letter did bring a smile to my face. I am very familiar with Greek mythology and this man you speak of, does he treat you well? You could never hurt me. You are not that person, Haley James. You are one of a kind and you make all the men of the world fall in love with you with just a flash of that beautiful smile that you possess. You will meet me someday. I still feel like I don't know you as much as I should. I will share with you a few things about me. I am your typical male. I do enjoy sports, particularly basketball. I don't read a lot. I guess you could say that I'm difficult to please, but I try in everything I do.

The egotistical one, does he offend you? You can speak to me about anything that your heart desires because what you want, you get. You deserve everything that your heart desires.

Trust me, in time you will find out who I am. Perseus huh? Why not?

All my love,
Perseus

P.S I know I lack creativity in this letter, but I promise the next one will be better.

Larger than the moon, my love for you
Worlds collide as heaven pulls us through
The secret of the world is written in the stars
I'm carrying your heart in mine

July 23rd

Nathan had the day off and decided to take Haley to the beach, not too far from where he used to play as a kid. The beach was deserted and the white sand embraced Nathan and Haley's toes. The two walked hand-in-hand and would stop every once in a while and steal a kiss. The two spoke of their interests. Nathan discovered that Haley had a beautiful singing voice as he listened to her. Nathan would occasionally bring her hand to his mouth to kiss her hand and smile at her.

What a beautiful smile
Can I stay for awhile?
On this beautiful night
We'll make everything right
My beautiful love

July 25th

Nathan walked out to the front yard. It was 7:00 in the morning with yard supplies, a cup of coffee and a box of Cracker Jacks in his hand. He came upon the gates of the garden where he and Haley spent talking until 4:00 AM. He opened the gate and sat on the small stone. Nathan opened his box and ate the caramel popcorn. As he finished, he felt around for his "prize." He ripped open the small package and smirked at what he found, a plastic purple bracelet with four charms of blue, pink, yellow and green. He chewed the last of his Jacks and the got to work.

Maybe a greater thing will happen
Maybe all will see
Maybe our love will catch like fire
As it burns through me

July 31st

Nathan found a white envelope addressed to his alter ego just outside his window. He grabbed it and read the short letter.

When? When can I meet you? You're losing time Perseus. Your words are beautiful, but I need to know who you are. I have to speak to you face-to-face. Please just tell me who you are or when you will meet me. Damien, the egotistical one is offensive, but I will never marry him. Nathan, the other one I spoke of, he is my best friend and I think I just might be falling in love with him, hence why I said that you are running out of time.

Haley.

Nathan looked up from the letter, a smile forming on his face. She was falling in love with him?

Maybe a greater thing will happen
Maybe all will see
Maybe our love will catch like fire
As it burns through me

August 1st

Haley was in trouble. She had fallen fro two different men in a matter of a month. One was kind, sweet, caring and always there for her when she needed him, not to mention a phenomenal kisser. The other, was this mysterious man and an amazing writer. His words were touching and simple, yet completely romantic. She was warring with herself. Which one did she want? It was easy falling in love with Nathan. She had been seeing him for almost a month now and she found herself completely head over heels for him. This "love at first sight" stuff was no myth. It had happened to her and in more ways than one. A small knock on her door jumped her from her thoughts. A white envelope slid into her room and she went to open it as she recognized the delicate writing.

Haley,
You're right. I am running out of time and it puts an ache in my heart that it is so. You deserve so much more than a man on a piece of paper. You should be happy. So, I suppose that this is goodbye? I have hurt you in a way that I never intended to. I should have been more open with you about myself and about who I am. The truth is that I am embarrassed to say who I am because of just how truly amazing and beautiful and graceful you are. Not once have you disappointed me and I have to you. I don't want to miss an opportunity to be the man that I can be when I'm with you. You have to know everything I suppose, just in case tomorrow never comes. I hope that you never doubt what I feel for you, because when I say that you are the very essence to my being, hat you are in my very soul I hope that you'll believe me. And if you do not, if you feel that I am not worthy, then tell me right now. Because anything that you decide I can wait and I will wait. Also, I have been told that your birthday is in a matter of days, six to be exact. Well, in the case that you never wish to speak to me again, I have enclosed a small gift.

Don't say I never gave you anything.

Haley reached into the envelope and pulled out a small, plastic purple bracelet with four, colourful charms.

Maybe a greater thing will happen
Maybe all will see
Maybe our love will catch like fire
As it burns through me

August 5th

Nathan had Haley blind folded. He led her across the grounds of the house and to the gates of the familiar garden. It was midnight and Haley had begged countless times to Nathan to tell her where it was that they were headed. He wouldn't tell her and she just continued to walk. Nathan walked her into the garden and stood her in the center of it. He left her for ten seconds and then removed her blindfold. And what she saw was awespiring.

He had decorated her mother's garden with little lights and the fountain in the center was working fully. There were new plants and flowers surrounding the place and Haley had almost cried right then and there. She walked over to the little wild flowers and noted them. Nathan watched her and smiled. The little purple flowers stared back at her. She turned around, tears in her eyes and ran to him, kissing him passionately.

What a beautiful smile
Can I stay for awhile?
On this beautiful night
We'll make everything right

August 6th

Nathan had a day off and went to the local mall to pick up a birthday gift for Haley. He was in love with her. It would be a month on the 10th of August since their first kiss. They had spent so much time together since then and Nathan was close to revealing to Haley who he truly was. He thought that he was ready to be himself in front of her. He wasn't lying in that last letter. He was afraid to show his true colours at the fear that she would hate him. Him, Nathan, the one she knew was who he truly was. And although they had many beautiful moments, he still felt worried about how she felt about him.

What a beautiful smile
Can I stay for awhile?
On this beautiful night
We'll make everything right

Nathan was walking down to his room to store away the gift that he bought Haley for her birthday. He hoped so much that she would like it. It was safe in his jacket pocket. He was about to open his door, but a force had pulled him in and pinned him to the door. He smiled when he saw Haley and smiled even more when her lips collided with his. Her kiss was full of need and want, but he was so oblivious to that fact. Haley tore his jacket off of his body and it dropped to the floor. Nathan turned them around so that Haley was now against the door. He held their hands above their heads and his kisses moved to her neck.

My beautiful love
La la la la love
La la la la love
My beautiful
La la la la love
La la la la love
My beautiful love

August 7th

Haley, Nathan, Brooke and Lucas sat in a karaoke bar far from the town that they knew. Nathan tapped his fingers on the table-top and looked at nothing and no one, but Haley. She hadn't written back to "Perseus" yet and he didn't know if she would. She grabbed his hand when Haley noticed that Nathan was in his own world.

"Are you okay?"

He nodded and smirked, kissing the hand that had grabbed onto his. The four then heard a voice.

"Alright who's up next?"

The spotlight landed right on Nathan and he looked like he had just tuned in to what was going on. There was a round of applause and Nathan kept shaking his head. But Lucas, Brooke and especially Haley kept pushing him to go. But he would only shake his head in a negative response. Haley then grabbed onto his knee.

"Please? For me?"

Nathan sighed and stood up. There was a round of applause and Nathan hopped onto the stage. He spoke to the band behind him. They all looked at each other and nodded. Nathan then grabbed the microphone and spoke into it.

"Hey, I'm Nathan and this one goes out to the greatest person I've ever known. She means the world to me and I just wanna say Happy Birthday! And I mean every word I sing."

The band started playing and Nathan bobbed his head along with the ticking of the drum. He snapped his fingers when deemed appropriate and as soon as he started singing, he pointed to Haley.

You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you

Haley looked at Nathan. The song had sounded so familiar to her, but she couldn't put her finger on it. For some reason her mind went to straight to Robert DeNiro and Heath Ledger.

Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you

The band started up and Nathan shook his shoulders and tapped his foot. He bobbed his head, lightly, from side to side and smiled at Haley.

Haley turned red. Now she had remembered why DeNiro had come to her mind as well as Heath Ledger. All three actors had been associated with the song, DeNiro in Deer Hunter and Ledger in Ten Things I hate About You. And then it hit her. She remembered the lyrics to the chorus.

I love you baby, and if it's quite all right
I need you baby to warm the lonely night
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, Stay
Let me love you Baby
Let me love you

Nathan kept his eyes on Haley the entire time. He had done it, professed his love for her. Haley's expression was unreadable. He still smiled in her direction, hoping to get a reaction out of her. He kept stepping side to side to keep his rhythm going.

Haley couldn't believe it. And I mean every word that I sing. Haley brought her hands to her face, covering her mouth to conceal her look of shock. But then, a smile sprung to her face and she removed her hands. He loves me.

Brooke and Lucas looked between Haley and Nathan. Brooke smiled and put an arm around an ecstatic Haley and squealed. Lucas was shocked at Nathan and how calm he looked. Lucas shook his head and chuckled lightly.

Nathan looked at Haley, who was now smiling. He felt a wave of relief come over him and his smile widened. His heart fluttered at the sight of his love. He was completely calm, but his heart was racing and fast.

I love you baby, and if it's quite alright
I need you baby to warm the lonely night
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say
Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
Oh pretty baby, trust in me when I say
I need you baby
Well will you come my way
Oh pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
And let me love you baby
Let me love you

Nathan finished the song and a round of applause broke out. Haley, Lucas and Brooke were now on their feet and clapping. Nathan smirked in their direction and then gave the microphone back to the guy who had called on him.

Nathan made his way back to the table and sat down. He was thirsty. Brooke and Lucas both volunteered to get him some water, knowing that both Nathan and Haley needed and wanted to be alone. Haley leaned over and kissed his cheek. It felt a little awkward.

Nathan didn't know where to begin and neither did Haley. He was so ready to say something, but every time that he got around to opening his mouth, no words escaped. He sighed and then felt Haley's gift in his pocket. He then took note of the bracelet on Haley's wrist. Maybe she's not ready to let go of "Perseus" yet… Nathan smirked.

"Um… N-nice bracelet…"

She nodded.

"Thanks, it was a gift."

"Oh…"

Nathan nodded.

"Um. Speaking of gifts. I have one for you."

Nathan took out the gift that he had got Haley from his pocket and handed it to her.

"Here. Happy Birthday Hales."

Haley took the gift and opened, what she saw, was unexpected…

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A/N: PLEEEEASE REVIEW! Chapter goes out to Brooke, Steph, Kelly, Amy and Molly for their constant support!