I love u all ur alll so great thanks soooo much

also i would just like to say in this there is little point in here were i badmouth Peyton...now i would just like to make it clear that it is nothing persona cos I love the girl I just needed a name hehe

Anyways i hope u enjoy hehe

Chapter 4

"So Haley James…what's your story?"

As soon as those words feel out of Nathan's mouth Haley immediately felt her stomach drop. She really didn't know what to say. She knew that she really did have to tell him, because after all he did just sit there and tell her a heartfelt story which he really didn't need to, so it was fair. But being fair wasn't the thought that kept floating around in her mind at that moment. It was the annoying voice that was telling her that she wasn't ready.

"I err, well, nothing that interesting." She said, looking at her hands trying her hardest not to look at his hypnotising blue eyes, because if she did she knew that she would fall under his spell.

"Oh Haley, I know you better than you think," He said jokingly "Come on tell me, it can't be that bad." He said as he gently touched her hand with his showing her support. But in fact it did the exact opposite. By the simple gesture he was showing her had Haley's heart rate increasing to a number which surely couldn't be healthy, especially when he lightly entwined their fingers. She was sure she lost her breath for a minute or two, but that was before she figured she was being stupid, I mean he was only holding her hand like a good friend would, nothing to fret about…he probably wasn't even aware of what he was doing….right?

However Nathan did know what he was doing, he was only far too aware. At first he took her left hand only to see if she wore a wedding band hoping to god she wasn't. He could have sworn Haley would have heard his silent praise when he noticed she wasn't. Instead of listening to his head telling him to let go of it, because as far as he was aware she might have a boyfriend who she was madly in love with, he decided to listen to his heart and entwine them together, loving the way they fit perfectly together.

"I think your forgetting I was you best friend in high school Hales, hey even before that, we basically grew up together, you don't think I know when your lying?" He smiled.

"Well obviously you don't know me to well Nathan, because honestly I haven't got a story to tell." Haley tried really not feeling ready to open her heart out.

"Yeah…right!" Nathan said sarcastically, still hands entwined.

"No Nathan seriously…" Haley said her voice getting a little bit quieter.

Nathan sighed. Obviously he was scaring her a little, 'she just need's time' he told himself. Deciding to start talking about a different topic he brought up college.

"Okay so let's talk about College, you know what I did…"He said referring to Chloe…" Something memorable must have happened."

Smiling Haley said the best thing that college brought to her. "I made friends with Brooke." She said simply.

"Yeah, you guys look close, what happened there though? I mean in high school you were far from the girly girl Brooke seems to be, I mean did you actually have a girlfriend's?" He joked.

"Actually yes for your information I did," She laughed whilst sticking her tongue out "but I was just to busy looking after a drunken you."

"Oh no I think it was you were too attached to me, no one else was good enough." Nathan smirked.

"Oh yeah that must be it." Haley was actually really surprised how easy it was just to talk to him like she would have done years ago, it was actually kind of refreshing.

"No but seriously, how did you and Brooke hit it off?" Nathan asked curiously.

"We were roommates, and actually we hated each other, seriously she did my head in at first, she was just too…too bouncy and chirpy, she was just a little annoying cheerleader. We fought like cat and dog, even her best friend Peyton seemed not to like her." Haley laughed.

Nathan sat there confused "And you guys are best friends?"

"Hey I haven't got to the good part yet." Haley said suddenly realising they were still holding hands. "Peyton, her best friend turned out to be a mega bitch; she cheated on Brooke's boyfriend Jake and basically laughed when Brooke caught them in bed. Anyways Brooke was devastated, and was crying all night, I felt really bad for her, even when Jake was pounding on the door at 3 in the morning and I was really sleepy I still stayed up with her telling her encouraging things, and hey I got to yell at Jake a few time's which wasn't a bad thing."

Nathan laughed; he should have known Haley would have enjoyed that bit.

"Anyways I saw a different side of Brooke that night, and ever since then we have become inseparable. I honestly would not know what I would do without her; she was my rock when I needed her last year." Haley said not noticing the fact that she had just literally told Nathan something big had happened.

"What happened last year Haley?" Nathan asked, knowing it must have been something big and very painful to live through.

"Nath.."

"You can tell me Haley, I want to be here for you." He pleaded, looking directly at her chocolate brown eyes.

Taking in a deep breath Haley finally started to talk.

"Nathan seriously it isn't a big deal..." She started but as soon as she felt him tighten his hold on her hand she decided she should tell him, she decided she wanted to tell him.

"Okay, 4 years ago I got married to a wonderful man," She smiled slightly.

Nathan all of a sudden felt his heart stop beating. 'You stupid idiot' He cursed himself 'Of course you didn't have a chance; you missed that opportunity when you lost contact with her in college.' However as much as he was disappointed by her news, he knew he wanted to be there for her because obviously she was pained by something, and she meant to much to him not to be there for her.

"Go on." He said encouragingly.

"We were very happy, Mark, that was his name, was all I could have asked for in a man, I mean he was sweet, kind, sensitive, but there was something missing, and I wasn't sure what,"

"It was only when god blessed me with the best gift ever, I knew what was missing in my life….it was my daughter," She said, causing Nathan's eyebrows to rise up. 'No wonder she is so good with Chloe'.

"I loved her more than I can say, the moment that the midwife passed her to me in the hospital was the best moment in my life. I mean when I was holding her in my arms for the first time I think I could have died and gone to heaven, I was literally sobbing." She beamed.

Nathan smiled at her happiness, however one thought was nagging in his mind…she said loved. Surly it would be love right? And why is she not wearing a wedding ring if she was married? Deciding it was probably best just to sit here and listen he tightened his hold on her hand, silently asking her to tell him more.

"One year ago at Christmas time, they went to drop of the presents at my parent's house, bless Zoë, she was so excited about Christmas, she was at the age you know when their old enough to believe in Santa, anyways she wanted special made cookies to give to Santa, so me being the Christmas mum I am…was…whatever, I decided to stay at home and bake some special made ones. There was Christmas tree one's, snowman ones, star ones, Santa ones, Rudolph ones, you name it I made it."

Now this was the part Haley was dreading saying. She has never really had to say it out loud before, I mean with Brooke, she just told her to meet her at the hospital where Zoë had…stopped fighting and let in, all the other people she had Brooke to tell them. It was alien for her to actually say 'They were killed'. But she knew she had to do it…and hey maybe it would help her move on.

"As they were cooking I heard the door bell ring, me thinking it was Mark being the dumb ass he was forgetting his keys, I ran to the door all happy and smiling, however my smile soon dropped when I noticed who it was."

"Daddy, guess what I got? I got mint chocolate chip, daddy it was very yummy." Chloe giggled excitedly jumping on Nathan's lap.

'Ahh Chloe baby I love you, but Honey you sure know your timing.' Nathan thought slightly annoyed. Haley was just about to tell him what has happened to her over the years, and just as she was getting to it…she got interrupted.

As well as Chloe returning to the coffee table, Brooke returned as well, first thing she noticed was the fact that Haley and Nathan's hand's entwined. Raising an eyebrow she looked at Haley, which automatically caused her to pull back quickly.

"Hey!" Brooke chirped.

"Hey" Nathan and Haley both said in union.

"So Haley honey Luke called me a minute ago saying he had a trouble with the Christmas party tonight and he needs me home immediately, you ready to go?" She asked.

"Oh the Christmas party…yeah, come on." Haley said getting up out of her chair. Not looking forward to the party at all, but after all it was her best friends organising it she really had to.

"And Nathan, it's at 6 o'clock, if you want to come, kids as well." Haley found herself asking, surprising herself.

"You got it!" Nathan smiled.

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