Chapter One:
"Haley? Come on out Hales. This is serious, please!" Lucas begged.
Haley could not handle the situation in front of her so she did what she always did, she escaped. She thought back to a time when her life was good, great even. She thought back to the time when she was protected and loved. A time when she was with her one true love, Nathan Scott.
Flashback
"Haley, come here!" Nathan ushered.
"No! I will not humiliate myself again by throwing this stupid ball and missing that stupid net!" Haley squealed.
"One, basketball is NOT stupid. Two, yes you will try again because I guarantee this time you will make it." Nathan said shooting her a cocky glance through his eerie crystal blue eye.
"Do I have to?" Haley whined defeated.
"Yes you do! Now scoot your cute little but over here!" Haley did as she was told dragging her feet along the way. Nathan pulled her in close. She got a whiff of his mesmerizing scent. Nathan's arms wrapped around her and got her in position to shoot. He aimed her arms at the hoop, pulled back and helped her release the ball. Just then she heard a swoosh, and let out a breath she did not even know she had been holding in.
"YOU DID IT!" Nathan shouted.
"I DID IT!" Haley jumped into Nathan arms melting into his embrace. They looked at each other and for a moment the earth stopped spinning and everything stood still. He kissed her, gently at first and then the kiss became more intense and each mouth became more eager. She loved him plain and simple. Loved, or love?
"Haley I'm here. Don't worry, I'm here." She heard Brooks's familiar voice sounding more panicked and more serious then usual. "Lucas let's go… NOW."
"EXCUSE ME?" Lucas boomed. "I will not leave until I know what that bastard did to my best friend."
"Haley will tell you exactly what happened when she feels good and ready. Now please leave, I can promise you she is sitting in there scared out of her mind." Brook rebutted sternly.
"Scared? Of me?" Lucas sounds pained Haley thought to herself.
"Yes now please go. I'll call you later." Haley then heard Lucas reluctantly sigh, then whisper to the door "Haley, don't ever be scared of me. I love you. I'm here for you..."
"I know Luke, I know." Haley said quietly whishing she had the strength to tell him louder. She heard footsteps and then a door shut.
"Hales come on out. It's just us two. Come on Hales." Brook whimpered attempting to stay strong for her friend, her voice raspy because of the tears she was holding back. Haley stepped out slowly and then bolted into Brooks arms. "It's ok baby, I've got you now. Don't worry I've got you." Brook said softly into Haley's hair placing a kiss on her brow.
"Oh Brook I'm so sorry! I thought it would all stop. He didn't mean to. He loves me. He needs me. Oh and Luke. What am I going to say to Luke? He cares so much. Too much. I don't deserve it. I don't deserve any of it!" Haley cried into Brooks shoulder.
"Don't you say that! Don't you dare! We'll figure it out and Luke can help us. Please Haley calm down your shaking like crazy. Shh it's ok baby." Not for a moment did Haley believe that. Not for a moment.
Authors note: Thanks so much for reading so far. I may be a little iffy on the spelling and grammar but I'm working on it! This is my first story so tell me what you think I love love love reviews! Thanks especially to hottie23 for being my first review! Don't worry Nathan will be coming in very soon. This is a Naley story.
Xoxo Cameronkidd
