Thanks to anyone who updated, I'm glad you all liked the idea. :)
Once again, I don't own anything Covenant related. Only Haley so far.
The sunlight was bright even under his closed lids, seeping in through the smallest crack. He held back a groan when he felt a figurative boulder land on his head. He kept his eyes closed and tried to recall the events of the night before. Disoriented, he began to move; only to encounter an icy cold splash on his face.
"What the fuck," he said angrily, seeing Reid above him smirking amusedly, a large cup in hand.
"Rise and shine, Sleeping Boozy," he said patronizingly. In reality, Reid didn't find the situation funny in the least. Haley was one of his best friends, and plus Tyler they practically made The Three Amigos. He hated what Pogue was doing to her, but if this was the only way to get to Pogue then so be it. Playing games was his forte.
"What are you even doing here," he grumbled angrily.
"Well, let's see: I got here in the wee hours of the morning. I think it was after you scared your girlfriend into locking herself in your room." He taunted a mock contemplative look on his face. "I think that's when she called up Tyler crying, and asked him to come get her. But then it's all a little fuzzy. I think she may have climbed out the window to avoid seeing you too, but I mean I could be wrong," he said sarcastically, his smirk firmly in place.
"Fuck," was all Pogue said, his head now resting in his hands, trying to recall the events of the previous night once more.
"Pogue," Reid said seriously after a minute. "You know you're my brother, and I'm always going to have your back. But I can't keep letting you treat her like this," he said quietly.
"I know, Reid, I get it," he said in frustration.
Reid shook his head, "No, Pogue I don't think you do," he said louder this time. "It's sick what you've been putting her through lately, she doesn't deserve this," he said firmly. "And sooner or later she's going to realize that too. What are you going to do then," he asked seriously. Pogue didn't answer. "Do you love her," he asked.
Pogue glared up at him, "Of course I love her."
"Can you imagine your life without her," he asked, his serious expression not wavering.
Pogue paused for a slight second. "No," he said honestly.
"Prove it," he challenged.
Pogue looked up at Reid and smirked, "when did you get so smart little brother," he asked proudly.
Reid shrugged and grinned, "I had to pick up your slack."
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After a fitful sleep Haley groggily arose from Reid's bed, where she had slept the night before. Making her way across the rather large apartment, she carefully opened Tyler's door and crept inside. It wasn't her intention to wake him, part of her though just wanted to be there next to him; next to someone. She wanted to feel that warmth, or comfort, or anything. Quietly, she lay down next to him and closed her eyes.
"Haley," Tyler murmured tiredly.
"Yeah," she spoke quietly, unsure of her voice.
"You're going to be okay," he told her confidently. She only nodded back unsure what to say, before falling back asleep at Tyler's side.
Hours later, Haley awoke to the smell of strong coffee, her guiltiest pleasure. Tumbling out of the bed she trudged toward the kitchen.
"One cream, two sugars," Tyler said, putting the cup of coffee in front of her gingerly.
"Dude, I love you," she said snatching it up quickly. The coffee was made exactly to perfection and she reveled in the warm sensation that spread through her tummy as she sipped it down.
"Haley Lane," Tyler said affectionately. "Do you want to talk about it," he asked comfortingly. Swallowing hard, she shrugged helplessly. By now though, Tyler knew that to mean that she didn't really want to but she would. "What are you going to do," he asked quietly, his compassion comforting her, making it easier for her to talk about it.
"I don't know, Ty," she said honestly. "A part of me wants to leave, to go off and have this baby alone. You know? I can have a clean break, I can start fresh." She said animatedly. Her expression quickly turned somber. "But how would I leave you, and Reid, and Sarah and Caleb" she said hopelessly. "And Pogue…"
Tyler watched her closely, "and Pogue…" he prompted.
She sighed heavily, "I love him. I love him so much it hurts, but my priorities have to be different now. I have a lot of really difficult decisions ahead of me," she said stoically.
"One of them being whether or not to run away, and not tell Pogue, right" he asked carefully. She didn't answer, but that was enough of one for Tyler. Moving forward her wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her into a tight hug. He pulled away slightly, staring intently in her eyes. "Haley, I love you, you'll always be my best friend. I promise I've got you in whatever you choose, but…" he trailed off.
"But…" she prompted.
"I just think that Pogue deserves a chance, not necessarily with you. But how can he prove you wrong if you don't tell him?" he asked slowly. "Secrets this big never stay secrets for long."
Haley's eyes closed as she took in his words. "I still don't know, Tyler," she told him. He only nodded. "Um, you know I hate to impose on you and Reid," she started only to be cut off.
Tyler shook his head, "you aren't imposing. You're our best friend Haley, we wouldn't have you stay anywhere else." He said truthfully.
She nodded at him thankfully, "what will Reid say," she pondered aloud.
Tyler chuckled as he imagined it, "probably something incredibly vulgar and insensitive."
She laughed in response. "Do you think you could take me back to the apartment so I can get my car, and some clothes," she asked him.
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"Dude, your hangover remedy is grueling," Pogue moaned after a two mile run and an ice cold shower.
Reid smirked, "Admit it, you feel better." To which Pogue nodded haphazardly.
All conversation died though as the front door opened and Haley stepped inside. She swallowed hard, and tentatively closed the door behind her. "Hey Laney," Reid said, getting tired of the thick tension in the room.
"Ollie," she said back quietly, referring to Reid's middle name Oliver. "I just came to get my stuff," she said quietly still, not yet sure of her voice.
"You're leaving," Pogue asked incredulously. His eyes though, begged her to tell him he was wrong.
"You didn't leave me much choice, Pogue," She sighed in frustration, turning without another word and walking to their bedroom. Tears welled in her eyes as memories flooded her, memories of them in this room. They'd talked about their futures, their future together. They'd painted it together, decorated it together. Made love to each other, all in this room. Blinking them back, she grabbed a bag from underneath the bed, and began stuffing clothes in it.
"Haley," Pogue's voice came from behind her. She jumped in surprise before calming down again, her heart rate though still didn't return to normal. "You don't have to leave," he said desperately. "We can fix this, okay," he said pleadingly.
Tears once again built in her eyes. She shook her head, "I can't," her voice broke into a whisper. "I can't do this anymore," she said her eyes now on the ceiling, trying to force the tears back down.
Pogue stepped towards her slowly; there was so much he wanted to say. He wanted to tell her how sorry he was, and tell her how much she meant to him, to let her know that he wasn't going to give up, that he would change. A desperate "I love you," was all he could strangle out.
He took another step towards her and her eyes darted to the door. "I'm sorry," he said reaching forward and grabbing her hand. Her eyes darted towards the door again, and realization hit Pogue like a ton of bricks. "Are you afraid to be alone with me," he asked his heart breaking. She didn't speak, her shoulders lifted slightly in a shrug, but her eyes gave it all away. His heart completely shattered at this news, and he dropped her hand as though she had burned him.
"Hales." Her head snapped towards the door.
"Reid," came her strangled voice. He motioned with his head for them to take their leave. She grabbed her duffle bag, and keys, and made her way quickly over to Reid. He took her keys, and grabbed her hand, nodding at Pogue, they left.
Pogue sunk down in the middle of the floor, and stayed there.
For the record Lane is Haley's middle name. Reid and Tyler use it as a term of affection. No this is not a TylerOC before you ask about them sharing a bed.. I just want all three of them to have a really close friendship, keep that in mind. Also, I know I haven't actually introduced Caleb and Sarah into the story, but they will come in later. I'll try to keep updating steadily, but I really can't make too many promises. REVIEW, please and thank you.