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Chapter 18

"Haley! I missed you today in history."

I looked up from my book. Jenna, my roommate and good friend here, was standing over my bed with hands on hips. "Oh, I'm sorry, Jenna. I just didn't feel too well this morning. Did we get any homework?" I asked.

She shook her head. "No, but you can borrow my notes to copy them. You seem pretty preoccupied. What's going on?"

I sighed. "Remember how I told you about all my drama back home?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, drama is making its way to me," I said and laid back. "Nathan's been bugging me to come see me and I finally caved."

"What's so bad about that? The man you love is coming to see you!" she reasoned.

"That's not the half of it! He's coming with the results of the paternity test!" I exclaimed.

"Oh, sweetie!" she said and hugged me. "I'm so sorry! That's gonna be so hard for you!"

"I know it is. That's why I don't want him to come, but I want to know so badly!"

"Everything's gonna work itself out this way, Haley. I mean, he could come and say that it isn't his and then you can go home and be with him! Isn't that what you want?"

I shrugged. "I don't know what I want anymore. Okay, that's a lie. Of course, I want to be with him, I'm jut scared," I replied.

LUCAS POV

Well, Haley's been gone for 2 months. Rachel is now about 4 months pregnant. Nathan's never been so depressing to be around. I mean, all he talks about is Haley and how he wishes she would just come home. We all miss her just as much as he does, but we just don't dwell on it like he does.

"What are you thinking about, Broody? Thinking about me naked?"

I smiled. "How'd you know, Cheery?" I asked, pulling her onto my lap.

She smiled back at me, dimples showing. "What were you really thinking about? I mean, I know I'm sexy, but you don't get a sad expression on your face when you're thinking about me!"

I laughed. "I was thinking about Hales. I really miss her, Brooke," I admitted.

"I miss her, too, babe. We all do, but she made her choice."

I nodded. "Yeah, but that doesn't make me miss her any less. She's my sister. We've never really been separated for this long. Well, except this one year we both went away for camp, but that was the last year that ever happened."

There was a knock at the door and I stood to answer it. "Hey, Luke."

"Hey Nathan, how are you?" I asked, letting him inside.

He sighed. "I've been better. Hey Brooke."

She waved as he sat down. "What's going on Nate? What's got you down?"

"Well, I went with Rachel and my parents to get a paternity test," he started.

"Yeah, we heard. What happened?" I asked.

"I'm the father," he said, miserably. "I just don't believe it, though! I mean, it just doesn't seem possible!"

"What do you mean, Nate? I mean, you were with her only weeks before getting together with Haley. It makes sense to me!" Brooke exclaimed.

He shook his head. "You don't understand! I stopped sleeping with her because I didn't want to be with her anymore. This was a while before Haley. I mean, unless I got drunk and didn't remember this particular night! I don't know how it can be mine!"

He looked as though he was going to cry. I felt so bad for him. All he wants is to be with Haley and she's across the country. "Listen, Nate, we'll figure it all out. I mean maybe she really is still lying. The only way to find out is if we help you out," Brooke said. "I mean, I can befriend her, saying that it's because you want us to be nice to her. Then, I'll find out all the dirt once she gets closer to me! Its genius if I do say so myself!"

Nathan smiled at her. "Thanks, Brooke. I always knew I could count on you," he said. "Now, as you know, I've been bugging Haley to allow me to visit her."

"And?" I prodded.

"And, she agreed to let me come. I'm going out tomorrow," he replied and I patted him on the back.

"Good for you, man! Make sure you guilt her into coming home!" I said and he laughed.

"I've tried, Luke. She's just not having it unless she comes up with it herself," he said and sighed. "Well, I'll leave you two to do whatever you were doing. I just wanted to let you know the latest news."

"Bye, Nate!" we said at the same time and he left.

HALEY'S POV

I sat in front of my laptop, reading Nathan's latest e-mail. It had his flight info and it told me not to be late picking him up. I smiled as I read the ending.

I can't wait to see you, Hales. I've missed you so much. Please know that I love you.Always and Forever,
Nathan

He really was just adorable. I am still utterly and completely in love with him. It was going to be a tough weekend for me. Suddenly, my phone started playing "Seasons Change" by Susie Suh. I picked it up. "Hello, Deb. How are you?"

"I'm doing just fine, Haley, how are you?"

"Good. How did it go the other day? Did you find out if Nathan's the father?" I asked, wanting to know right away.

"Haley, that's not my place to tell. I hope you understand. You need to hear it from him."

I sighed. "It's his. I knew this would happen. Listen, Deb. Promise me something."

"What is it, Haley?"

"Rachel may be lying, but if you're going to make Nathan marry her, make sure that he gets a prenuptial agreement. I would hate it if she just waited long enough to take his money."

"You know, you are an amazing person, Haley Roe. You're in love with Nathan, but you're trying to help him marry another girl without becoming broke because of her. I'm just so utterly confused and I'm sorry if I'm making you confused as well."

I laughed. "Yes, you did, but its okay. I kind of understood that… in a way. Listen, Deb. I've got to go, but I'll talk to you again tomorrow night?"

"Isn't Nathan coming tomorrow?"

"Yes, but what does that have to do with anything?"

She laughed. "I'll call you when the weekend's over, Haley. Have fun! Bye!" and she hung up.

I laughed. Deb was crazy. I definitely wish that I could be the one marrying Nathan so she would be my mother-in-law. I got a sudden rush of nausea. It was caused by the fact that I knew it would never be true.

I ran to the bathroom and threw up. I was so scared. I mean, it was possible that I was pregnant. If I was, do I just tell Nathan that he's gonna be a daddy again? Or do I keep it to myself, allowing him to be with Rachel? Well, he would find out eventually if I was. I mean, when I come home for Christmas, my stomach will be bigger.

I sighed and got up, brushing my teeth. There was a knock at the door and I went to answer it. "Sorry, Haley, I forgot my key. What have you been up to?" I smiled at Jenna and we talked the rest of the night. She was really excited about finally meeting Nathan.

It was finally time to pick Nate up from the airport. It was about a half hour drive to the San Jose airport. I put in my Danity Kane CD and drove off.

Once inside, I had to look at the paper I brought of his information. It took me a few minutes, but I finally found where he would be. "Haley!"

I turned around and I saw him. I smiled and ran to him. He picked me up and twirled me around. "I missed you, Nathan!" I exclaimed as he set me down.

He smiled. "I missed you, too, beautiful. How are you?" He picked up his bag and we started walking to my car.

"I'm good. How's school going for you? How are Rachel and the baby doing?"

He sighed. "School's okay. Do we really have to talk about her right now, though?"

I looked up at him. "We can't just make her disappear, Nate. She's going to be there, whether we like it or not," I explained.

"I guess you're right. She's okay, I guess. We don't really see each other all that much."

"Why's that?" I asked, confused.

"Well, she knows I don't want to be with her. The only way I would be with her is if I was forced into it, but I'm not. I only love one girl," he said and I smiled.

"That's sweet, Nate."

"I try to be," he laughed.

The ride back to my dorm was quiet. I didn't want to say anything that would ruin the moment we were having. We were finally together again. Well, not together, together but this was a start. I was able to be within 2 feet of him without jumping him, that's pretty good.

Once we reached the dorms we walked inside. Jenna was sitting on her bed reading. "Nathan, this is my roommate, Jenna. Jenna, this is my… Nathan."

I didn't know what to call him, exactly. "Nice to meet you." He said.

She smiled. "you as well. I've heard a lot about you!"

I glared but she just smiled. He laughed. "Oh really? All good things I hope."

"Oh, it was all good. Don't worry."

"Anyways, set your things down. We've got some catching up to do," I said and he set down his suitcase.

Jenna stood up. "Well, I'm gonna go see Mark. I'll see you two later!"

I sat on my bed and he sat beside me. "So," he started.

"So…"

"Why are we making this awkward?" he asked and I laughed.

"I don't know. Probably because it kind of is!" I replied. "So… is it yours?" I asked in a small voice.

He sighed. "That's what the test said, but I don't believe it."

I looked up at him, curiously. "And why not?"

"Because she's only 4 months pregnant and the last time I can remember sleeping with her was 5 or 6 months ago," he replied. I cringed as he talked about having sex with her. It just made me feel terrible; like he had cheated on me or something.

"Are you completely sure, Nate? I mean, you have to be sure."

He nodded. "I swear, Haley. I think she's just trying to get me back. Do you believe me?" he asked, his eyes pleading with me.

I smiled and nodded. "I do, Nathan. I just don't know how you're going to prove that she's lying!"

"Don't worry about that! Brooke's at home trying to get it out of Rachel. She's got some whole plan. I don't know, ask her, but for now I want to spend time with you," he said and leaned forward, kissing me. He pulled back shortly after. "Was it okay that I did that?"

I smiled. "I would've been mad if you didn't," I answered truthfully.

He returned my smile. "So, are we back together, Hales?"

I sighed. "Yes, but Rachel doesn't find out yet. I want her to think that she's won. I want you to convince her that you love her again. And when this is all over, I want her to know that she should never mess with Haley Roe ever again," I said and then pulled him into a deep kiss.

do you all love me again? I SURE HOPE SOO!