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Chapter Ten

Haley's POV

I didn't go straight home. I actually didn't really want to. I started to walk around aimlessly until I found myself at the beach. I kept walking, but now I walked along the water. I thought about the events of tonight. I thought about all the times I had with Nathan. I thought about life without him. It wasn't much of a life.

I thought about Lucas. I had created a monster. He used to be so happy and full of life. As soon as we broke up he only seemed to be depressed, alone and sad. It was all my fault, as well as his outburst.

I thought about Brooke. I don't know how, but she knew about me. I don't know if Lucas told her or if she figured it out on her own. All I know is she didn't feel any animosity towards me because she was me, in a way. Did she know before she was with Lucas? If she did I'm sure there was hate for me then, but then when she was with Lucas… Maybe she understood me. Maybe she understood why I did it and where my heart was. I didn't mean to hurt Lucas, just as she didn't mean to hurt Nathan.

I just wish we could've met under different circumstances. We could've been great friends…

Lucas POV

I saw her walking down the beach, but didn't go to her. It was too hard to go speak with her again. I knew she was right; I was an ass for what I did. I guess it was just time for it all to come out. Brooke deserved to know. Nathan deserved to know.

Who am I kidding? I was doing it for me, and me only. Sure, it's selfish to want to sabotage others for your own benefit, but I knew Brooke and I were meant to be! Brooke is having my child after all! I deserve to be there for her and the baby.

I sighed as I saw her sit on the sand; tears were falling from her eyes. Were those tears from me? Did I cause that? Most likely it was true. Contrary to popular belief, I do care that I made her upset. I didn't care when I did it, but I care now. She was such a great person, still is. I guess I don't blame her anymore for what she did to me. She was only following her heart.

Now I had to follow mine. I sighed and began walking again.

Haley POV

I wiped the tears from my cheeks. It was silly to be crying over someone who doesn't want me anymore! Sure, he says he loves me. Does that mean he still wants me? Does that mean he trusts me enough to be with just me?

I sighed. I guess I'll never know. He didn't follow me like I thought he would. He went after Brooke, like I told him to. I'm sure they'll work it out and be one big happy family.

"Is this ground taken?"

I looked up. I sighed and shook my head. "Sit," I said.

He did and took in a deep breath. "I thought I'd find you here," he said.

I laughed slightly. "Anyone could've told you I'd be here. This is where I go when I need to think," I replied softly.

"Haley, don't be like that. I came to talk. We have to talk."

I nodded. "So, talk. What do you want to say to me?" I asked.

He sighed. "We have things to resolve, Haley. Can you be civilized for two seconds?" he asked, his voice rose.

I stood up, eyes glaring. "What? Just say what you have to say!" I exclaimed.

"We need to talk about where we stand, Haley!" he screamed back, standing as well.

I nodded. "So where do we stand, Nathan?" I asked.

He took in a deep breath. "I want to be with you, Haley," he replied. "You and only you. Being without you for 5 months was hard enough. Please don't deny me the happiness you give me for the rest of my life."

I let out a shaky breath. I was desperately trying to contain my tears and myself from jumping into his arms. "Do you trust me, Nathan?" I asked softly. He nodded and stepped forward. I took a step back. "Completely? We're not going to have this trust conversation again? I don't want to come back to this issue. You either trust me or you don't."

He took another step forward, this time I didn't move. He placed his hands on my shoulders. "I trust you, Haley. I know why you denied my proposal all those years ago and I'm actually happy you did. We would've ended up miserable if you truly weren't ready for that. I love you, Haley, and all I want to do now is make you happy. I miss you."

I nodded. "I miss you, too, Nathan," I replied. "These 5 months apart have been hard. I want to be with you."

He grinned and crushed me to him, kissing me deeply.

Lucas POV

I started towards her apartment, but I knew she wouldn't be there. I stopped suddenly in the street, not knowing where to go. I sighed loudly and decided on going home. She probably hates me anyways.

"Looking for me?"

I turned around quickly, the beautiful girl in front of me. "Brooke," I said softly.

She smiled. "The one and only," she replied and stepped forward. "We've got a lot in common, Lucas, because I was looking for you, too."

I laughed softly and opened my arms to her. She gave me a tight hug. I kissed her head. "I'm sorry I said that at the reception, Brooke. I just couldn't let you be his without knowing what he did to you," I whispered.

She backed away so she could look at me. She shook her head. "I already knew, Lucas. That's why I went out the night I met you. I knew he was with her. I'm not completely stupid," she said. "Listen, I know you think I should be mad at you, but I'm not! I'm really happy that you said what you did. You got everything I've been trying to tell Nathan for so long out for me. The best part is he's okay with it. He's got Haley and I've got you. Everything's perfect now."

I sigh. "Is it really?" I ask. "Or are you only coming to me because Nathan chose Haley?"

Hurt came across her eyes. "How can you say that? After everything we've become? I thought I knew you better than that!" she exclaimed and began to walk away.

I silently cursed myself and chased after her. I grasped her arm and spun her around to face me. "I'm sorry, Brooke, I didn't mean that. I'm just confused. I thought you would hate me after all I did."

She shook her head and wrapped her arms around my neck. "On the contrary, Lucas. I don't hate you; I love you. I'm in love with you," she whispered into my ear.

I felt as though I was walking on a cloud. The woman of my dreams, the mother of my child loved me. I picked her up and spun her around. "I love you, too, Brooke Davis!" I exclaimed. Everything was finally going my way.

Rachel POV

Mouth and I managed to get away without anyone following us. I was happy to finally be alone with him. The limo was headed towards our hotel. I grinned at the thought of starting our honeymoon early.

As soon as the limo parked we ran inside and up to the honeymoon suite…

Haley POV

5 months is too long. It is too long to be apart from the one you love. Everything had finally fallen back into place. I was finally with the person I was destined to be with.

We lay there in the sand, goofy grins on both our faces. "What are you thinking about, Hales?" he whispered.

I smiled up at him and kissed his lips gently. "How much I love you. How much I love being here in your arms without a care in the world," I replied. "How much I've missed this."

He smiled. "You don't have to miss it anymore, baby, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere. I love you," he said and leaned down to kiss me deeply. "Always."

"And forever," I finished and pulled him back down to kiss me.

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