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Chapter Fifteen

The big day was finally here. The day I become Mrs. Nathan Daniel Scott. I was excited to say the least.

Brooke and Peyton fussed over me all morning doing my hair, make-up and finishing touches on my dress and veil. Taylor of course was with me the entire time as well, just to make sure everything was going smoothly.

I hadn't seen Deb all day, but I wasn't that worried about it. I'm sure she'd come see me before the wedding.

"Are you nervous, pumpkin?" Larry asked.

I turned from my spot at the window in the church and faced him. I gave him a huge grin. "I'm not nervous at all," I replied.

He laughed. "Bull," he said and pulled me into a hug. "You're nervous, come on admit it!"

I sighed. "Maybe just a little," I replied. "But if you tell anybody that I'll deny it!"

"No use, Haleybub, we heard you say it!" Peyton exclaimed as she and Brooke walked in.

"Come on, Tutorgirl! You don't have anything to worry about! It's Nathan after all. You two have practically been married since you started dating! I swear, you two are like an old married couple but it's so cute and endearing," she rambled.

I smiled at her. "Thanks," I said. "I think."

Brooke laughed and then squealed. "I can't believe you're getting married and I'm engaged! Isn't it crazy?" she exclaimed.

I laughed. "Calm down, Brooke. We're going to be boring married couples now," I replied.

Her smile fell. "Hey! I don't want to be boring!" she whined.

Peyton shook her head. "She's crazy, Haley, don't worry about her," she said and then hugged me. "I'm so happy for you!"

I hugged her tightly. "I love you, goldielocks," I whispered.

She pulled back and grinned. "I love you, too, Haleybub," she replied.

Taylor walked in. "It's about that time!" she exclaimed. "You all ready, Haley?"

I smiled and nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be," I replied and stood.

Jenny bounced up and down. "I get to walk now!" she exclaimed.

We all laughed and walked down the halls of the church to line up. Jenny walked first followed by Peyton and Jake and then Brooke and Lucas. I took a deep breath as Larry began to lead me down the aisle.

Everyone stood. There weren't that many people there. Those who were on my side were our friends from college. Those on Nate's side were his family and their friends. Needless to say, there were more on his side than mine, but I didn't mind. Everyone that matters was there and that's all I needed.

I looked at Deb and Dan who smiled at me. Deb already had tears streaming down her face. She held out her hand and took mine. "You look beautiful," she said and then let go.

Larry placed my hand in Nathan's. It was the first time I looked at him today. He looked as handsome as ever, but he had a glow about him. The smile on his face seemed permanent. "You are absolutely stunning," he whispered as he led me up to the alter.

I smiled. "You don't look so bad yourself," I replied.

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Champagne bottles were opened, families were meeting, and everyone was happy. The party was lively. Deb was dancing with her husband as my husband and I watched happily. My husband. It felt nice to say that!

"What are you thinking about, my beautiful wife?"

I turned to him with a grin. "You want to sneak out for a few minutes?" I whispered in his ear. "I can't look at you without wanting to rip off your clothes."

He moaned. "Hales, are you serious?" he whispered back.

I nodded. "As a heart attack," I replied and stood. I walked off into a room where nobody was. Nathan entered 5 minutes later and was immediately attached to my lips. "I missed you last night," he mumbled against my lips.

"I missed you, too," I replied. "I just can't seem to fall asleep without you next to me."

He pulled back and nodded. "Same for me," he returned.

I grinned at him. "How do you feel, Mr. Scott?" I asked removing his jacket.

He smiled back. "I feel extremely horny, Mrs. Scott," he replied and pulled me closer.

I laughed. "I think we can take care of that," I whispered back and pulled him in to kiss me.

"Excuse me!" We turned towards the voice. "I know I do this a lot, but I have to take you guys in there! We're going to give our speeches!"

I sighed. "Brooke, you are not allowed to follow us to our honeymoon," I spat and grasped Nathan's hand, leading him back to our seats. Some people gave us knowing looks, but I didn't care. I was mad. I was seething. I was extremely horny for my new husband!

Lucas walked up to the microphone. "Remember tonight, for it is the beginning of always. A promise. Like a reward for persisting through life so long alone. A belief in each other and the possibility of love. A decision to ignore, simply rise above the pain of the past. A covenant, which at once binds two souls and yet severs prior ties. A celebration of the chance taken and the challenge that lies ahead. For two will always be stronger than one, like a team braced against the tempest civil world. And love will always be the guiding force in our lives. For tonight is mere formality. Only an announcement to the world of feelings long held. Promises made long ago. In the sacred spaces of our hearts," he said and handed it to Brooke.

"I'm not the most eloquent speaker, so I thought I would borrow a few words from Shakespeare. 'Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.' When life gets hard, when things change, true love remains the same. I look at Nathan and Haley and somehow I feel safer. I don't know if I can explain that, but they give me hope. And I'm afraid to say it out loud because maybe if life finds out, it'll try to beat it out of them, and that would be a shame because we can all use a little hope sometimes, you know? That feeling that everything is gonna be okay and that there's going to be someone there to help make sure of that. So, here's to Nathan and Haley, here's to hope, and here's to a love that will not alter," she finished and raised her glass.

"To Nathan and Haley," everyone said and took a drink.

I turned to Nathan and gave him a brief kiss. "I love you," I said.

He grinned and pulled me into his arms. "I love you, too," he whispered in my ear.

"Um, excuse me everyone. I would like to say something." We all looked back to where Brooke and Lucas were standing to see Deb. She had the microphone in hand. "I know I'm not supposed to give a speech, but I feel like I have to. As all of you know, I'm Nathan's mother Deb. I want to say a few things about my new daughter in law, Haley. You see, she's been absolutely wonderful since I've met her. She's sweet, kind, adorable. I wanted to love her from the beginning, but I thought that if I accepted her that I would be losing my son; my little Natey." I looked at Nathan who shrugged. I turned back to Deb. "But that wasn't the case. I didn't lose my son. I gained a beautiful, smart, funny, angelic daughter. Haley. This is my official welcome to the family, Haley. I think you're going to like it here. I know I am," she said and then walked over to hug and kiss me.

"Thank you for saying that, Deb, but you didn't have to," I said.

She shook her ehad. "Yes, I did. I had to explain myself in front of everyone. I still feel horribly and I don't think I'll ever get over that guilt," she replied. "Well, you two have fun."

I looked back to Nathan. He looked tired, worn out from our long day. "Sleepy?" I asked.

He nodded and yawned. "I'm exhausted," he replied. He jumped up. "Well, we better go to our hotel and get some sleep then," he exclaimed. "We've got an early flight tomorrow!"

I laughed. "Calm down, Mr. Eager!" I muttered. "We have to slip out unnoticed," I said.

He rolled his eyes. "Like that's going to happen!" he replied. "Brooke's like a hawk watching her young!"

I shook my head. "I'll tell her we're leaving and then we can make our getaway, okay?" I asked and he nodded.

I walked over to a grinning Brooke. "Go," she said. "I promise not to find out which room you have at the hotel and interrupt your newlywed sex."

I laughed and hugged her. "Thanks, Brookie Cookie," I whispered. "You're the best maid of honor ever."

She pulled back. "I know I am," she replied. "I love you, Haley. You deserved today."

I nodded. "I'll see you in a few weeks," I replied and rushed after Nathan.

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I sighed as I lay back enjoying the Hawaiian sun. It sure was nice to be alone with Nathan, no interruptions whatsoever. I felt shade cover part of my body. I looked up to see Nathan standing over me. I smiled. "Hey, baby," I said.

He sat beside me and leaned down to kiss me. "Hello," he replied. "Enjoying yourself out here all by your lonesome?"

I laughed. "No, I'm not!" I exclaimed. "I missed my husband, but I didn't have the heart to wake you up. I think I wore you out last night!"

He smiled and moved me so he could sit behind me. He grasped my left hand and played with my ring. "I love you, Hales," he said. "And I'm proud to be your husband."

I turned and kissed his cheek. "I love you too, baby. And being your wife is my pleasure," I replied.

He chuckled. "So, what are we going to do today?" he asked.

I shrugged. "What we do everyday?" I suggested.

He nodded. "Sex, eat, swim, sex, eat, sex, bath, sex, eat?" he replied.

I laughed. "Maybe not that order, but something like that," I said and pulled him into kiss me.

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