Chapter 9

To say Nathan was surprised would be an understatement. Haley was at his door steps. 'God she's beautiful' he thought to himself looking at her. Her hair went up to her shoulders with a wavy flow, she had dyed it dark brown. She was wearing a blue blouse with a knee long black skirt. Looking at her Nathan immediately knew she was just at work. He felt such a surge of emotions just looking at her.

He missed Haley. He missed her touch. He missed her soft embrace and calming voice. He generally missed all of her and the way she made him feel.

If she were honest with herself Haley would admit to missing Nathan. But to her such an admission would mean showing weakness. And she was having none of that. So no, Haley did not miss anything about Nathan; at least that's what she told herself.

Last time Nathan had seen Haley she had made it clear that she wanted nothing to do with him, but seeing her right in front of him brought a surge of hope.

Walking closer towards the door Nathan subconsciously pushed Clay out of the way so that he and Haley were standing face to face.

"Haley! What are you doing here? I mean, not that you cant be here or anything I just… I just… I mean how did you know where I was? Well of course Brooke and Peyton were here so they probably told you where I was staying, unless you found out on your own which is… I just…" Finally getting a hold of his uncharacteristic rambling Nathan stopped talking, feeling like the biggest idiot that was ever born. With a deep blush growing onto his cheeks, Nathan moved out of the doorway to the side and gestured for Haley to come in.

Walking inside Haley was filled with a surge of pride at the fact that she was able to control her laughter at Nathan's reaction to seeing her. Walking in she found what looked like a small living room with one couch and two love seats. After looking around her gaze landed on the stranger who was looking at Nathan with an amused expression on his face.

A minute later found the three of them looking at each other awkwardly. Nathan was still amazed at the fact that the love of his life was standing in his hotel suite. He found himself thinking of their second honeymoon. The way he'd thrown Haley over his shoulder carrying her to their room as fast as was humanly possible. The more he thought about it the more he felt himself hardening, so he thought of the only thing he knew that would stop him from humiliation 'Whitey, Whitey, Mom, Mom, Whitey, hmmm sex with Haley no, no Whitey, whitey' he thought to himself.

Haley was surprised at herself for remaining calm through the whole ordeal. And she also hadn't laughed at all even though all she wanted to do was point out the hypocrisy of having made fun of her when she rambled all those years ago.

Clay on the other hand wanted to scream in awe over Nathan's reaction. In all of the four years he'd known Nathan, not once has he seen him act like a love sick teenager. When Nathan told him about Haley, he couldn't help but imagine some six foot hot as hell model. The Haley he was looking at though screamed intelligence and inner beauty. Sure she was hot, but he never expected Nathan to have been tamed by such an ordinarily looking beautiful woman, he had always imagined a skimpy size two blonde. He found that the more he looked at Haley he got an even bigger urge to hit Nathan over the head for his idioticy.

Having had enough of the awkward silence, Haley turned to Clay and spoke for the first time. "Hi! I am Haley." She introduced herself while offering her hand for Clay to shake.

Taking her hand and shaking it, Clay smiled kindly and introduced himself. "I am Clay! Nathan's agent and friend."

"Oh!" she paused a second her smile faltering. After gathering her thoughts Haley's smile was back and fully forced. "Nice to meet you, Clay."

"You, too. I am actually a big fan of your music." He stated missing the confused look Nathan gave him.

"Oh?" she asked with interest.

"Yea my… late wife used to love your songs." He said sadly. Clay had absolutely no idea why he just said that. Nathan didn't even know about Sarah. He guessed it was because Haley reminded him of her, so much; she had the same kind face with a hint of the don't-mess-with-me-or-your-screwed-look. Not to mention that all Sarah ever played before she died were Haley's songs. They were only a few but you were never at the Evans household without hearing one of her songs.

"Oh I am sorry." She said genuinely.

"It was a long time ago." He said with a sad smile.

And just like that the awkward silence was back.

Finally Nathan turned to Clay giving him a get-the-hell-out-of-here meaningful look.

"Oh right," Clay said. "I should go I have… things to do, people to see." He finished lamely, then turned around and left but not before saying one last it was nice meeting you to Haley.

Speaking for the first time Nathan turned to Haley. "Do you want something to drink? I have coke, juice-"

"That's okay I won't be staying long!" Haley said firmly, Interrupting Nathan. "We need to talk, Nathan."

"Oh, okay." He said nervously gesturing for her to continue.

"How long are you here for?"

"Oh umm I am here indefinitely except when I have to be in Charlotte." He said.

"Charlotte?" she asked curiously.

"Yea I transferred to the Charlotte Bobcats." He said queasily.

"…"

"I just… it wasn't worth it anymore!" he stated convincingly.

"What wasn't?" Haley asked genuinely confused.

"Basketball." Was Nathans hesitant reply.

Rolling her eyes all Haley did was give him a disbelieving expression.

"I am serious Haley. I'll quit it if that's what it takes!" He said passionately.

"A little too late for that don't you think?" she said bitterly.

"Haley." He said softly.

"Listen I am not here to talk about us! I am here to talk about Micca." She said.

"Micca?" he asked confused. Last time they'd talked Haley had made it clear that he would never come into contact with his son.

"Yea, you know Micca? Michael? My son?" she said sarcastically.

"I know who Micca is Haley. And he's OUR son." Nathan stated fiercely, starting to get annoyed at everybody calling him Haley's son and refusing to acknowledge that Micca's Nathan's son too.

"MAYBE! Before you left he was defiantly your son but now you're nothing more than a Sperm Donor!" Haley yelled starting to get angry.

"If I remember correctly you LEFT too, Haley. You followed your dreams too I don't see everybody shunning you and if I remember correctly I forgave you!" he yelled back.

The moment the words left Nathan's mouth he wanted to chuck himself out a window for being so stupid. He knew that they were two entirely different situations.

"Excuse me? EXCUSE ME?" she yelled angrily. "I DON'T REMEMBER LEAVING YOU FOR SIX YEARS, PREGNANT, ALONE AND SCARED. I LEFT FOR A MONTH NATHAN AND I CAME BACK AND YOU PUT ME THROUGH HELL! YOU WANTED A DAMN ANNULMENT! YOU LEFT FOR SIX GODDAMN YEARS NATHAN!" tears were now rolling freely down Haley's face.

"Haley…" Nathan said apologetically moving towards her but she flinched and took a step back away from him.

Wiping her eyes Haley looked up at Nathan. "I didn't come here to fight."

"I am so sorry Haley." Nathan apologized for losing his temper.

Ignoring him Haley went on. "Micca is at that age where he wants to know why he doesn't have a father."

Guilt flooded Nathan's Heart. The pain he caused everyone was eating at him. All of this pain for playing a game that's worthless without Haley and their son.

"Anyway, I want him to know you Nathan! I really do but I just don't trust you!" she said her voice breaking.

"Haley please! just give me a chance." He begged her, a tear rolling down his cheek.

Taking a second to gather her thoughts Haley went on. "I am willing to give you a chance but I have a few conditions."

"Anything." He promised.

"You don't pursue any type of relationship with me at all." She demanded firmly.

Hesitantly Nathan agreed. "Okay."

"Your there for Micca whenever your supposed to be."

"Done!"

"I am always there when you're with him!"

"Supervised visitation?" He asked hurt.

"That all I have to offer!" she said cruelly. Brokenly Nathan agreed.

"No matter what, he doesn't find out you're his…father." She demanded.

"Haley-"

"No Nathan I don't trust you right now and until I do your only his friend, nothing more."

Opening his mouth to protest Nathan was stopped by Haley's warning.

"I really don't have to do this." She warned. All Nathan could do was nod slowly.

"Okay." He said softly.

"Good! Tomorrow is Micca's soccer game at Tree Hill Park at four o'clock! We always go out to Chucky Cheeses after the game. You should join us" She said carefully.

"I'll be there." He promised.

"We'll see." She said slowly and then turned around and left.

After walking out of the hotel suite, Haley pulled out her cell phone and dialed a familiar number.

"Jameson and Heart law firm. Melissa Speaking."

"Hi Melissa its Haley. Haley James."

"Oh, Hi Haley! How are you?"

"I am okay. How are you?" Haley replied politely.

"I am good what can I do for you, Haley?"

"I just wanted to tell you that I made a decision!" Haley said softly.

"Oh?"

"Yea you should file the papers." Haley said her voice breaking.

"Are you sure?" Melissa asked kindly.

"Yes, I have held on for six years, I think it's about time I moved on."

"Okay Haley. I'll be in touch." Melissa said then hung up.

Putting her phone back in her purse Haley wiped the tears from her eyes and walked towards the elevator.