So I've decided to start this fanfic that has to do with episode 2.20 of One Tree Hill. That's the one where Nathan is in a coma after his racing accident and has a dream where Dan married Karen. At the end of the episode Nathan wakes up and tells Haley he doesn't want her to come home. Well this story is about what if Nathan hadn't woken up then? What would the reactions of those who care about him be? And what would happen in the dream world?
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Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill or any of its characters and such. If I did 4thseason would've been done differently.
Side Note: The Bold Face is reality with Nathan in a coma, Regular Type is the dream world, and italics are the thoughts.
"Should we tell Haley about the apartment?" Lucas asked Brooke in the hospital waiting room.
"You mean about the creepy love painting that Nathan made in honor of Haley, with the pink paint on her face and a weird clown picture above that?" Brooke asked thoughtfully.
"And the destroyed keyboard that he worked so hard to get her," Lucas added.
"And the now burned memory board they got at their reception?"
"And all the empty beer bottles lying around."
Brooke and Lucas made eye contact, "No!" They both said at the same time. They both chuckled a little at the thought of actually telling Haley all those things.
"Ah Brooke I may have messed up," Lucas told Brooke in the same classroom Peyton had taken Nathan to an hour before.
"What did you do this time Luke? Be an ass?" She asked, kinking her eyebrow suspiciously.
"I've been getting tutored by Nathan's friend Haley."
"You!?Tutored?! But you're like the smartest person I know!"
"Well nobody knows that except you," Lucas kissed her lightly, "I mean you're the only person I have ever let read my writing so why would anyone think of me as anything other than a stupid jock who happens to be a complete jerk?" Brooke looked off to the side as if in thought and gave a little nod that said 'Good point', "Well originally the tutoring was just to piss Nathan off, but then Haley and I started bonding. She's a really nice person."
"Should I be jealous?" Brooke asked playfully.
"No, it's like we're supposed to be friends, but only friends. Anyway we've been tutoring in secret for the past few weeks and today Nathan found out."
"So that's why he punched your locker and left school early!"
"He punched my locker?" Lucas asked, surprised.
"Yeah, there's a big dent in it now. I don't think you want to be on the receiving end of one of his punches." Lucas nodded, smiling, "Hey Luke, can you do me a favor?" Lucas nodded again, more serious this time, "Avoid Nathan for a while. I really don't want you on the receiving end of one of his punches now that I think about it. I mean it might ruin your good looks and then who would I be forced to sneak around with?" Lucas nodded yet again, laughing.
"Oh I'm sure you'd fine someone. Probably Nathan," He added jokingly. He and Brooke kissed briefly and then left separately for their next class.
Haley stood up and looked out the window, "Nathan, it's raining. The rain has always been important for us. Remember when I busted you for looking at porn so you went to my house and sat out in the rain until I forgave you? After that we decided to get married, I'll never forget it…" Haley paused as she stared reflectively out at the rain, "Whenever it rained on the tour I thought of that day and I missed you so much. Please Nathan come back, we need more rainy days," Haley continued to stare out the window wistfully.
It was storming when school ended and Haley had tracked down Peyton. "Peyton!" She yelled over the wind and thunder in the school parking lot.
Peyton turned around, gave Haley a questioning look, and climbed into her car. She then motioned for Haley to join her.
"Thanks Peyton," Haley said gratefully as she climbed into Peyton's dry car.
Peyton simply nodded and asked, "What's up?"
Haley took a deep breath, "What happened between you and Nathan today?"
"Oh that," Peyton looked at the floor of her car, she was still embarrassed about it, "Well I misinterpreted the signals and kissed him." Haley felt a surge of disappointment, it must have shown on her face because Peyton smiled and said, "Don't worry he pushed me off of him. He told me he likes someone else."
Haley nodded and proceeded to get out of the car when an old friend of hers walked up next to her. He was skinny with slight muscles. He also had dark brown eyes and brown hair that stuck up, "Hey Haley can I bum a ride? My car is in the shop and I really need to get home to Jenny."
"I'm sorry Jake, I unfortunately decided to walk to school today."
"Oh, how fast do you think I can run through this?" He asked a little smile on his lips. Jake always tried to make the best out of any situation, no matter how sad he may be."I can give you a ride if you need one." Peyton said, half-standing with her door open.
"Really? Thanks Peyton," Jake said climbing into her car. Haley smiled a little, she knew Jake had been crushing on Peyton since their 8th grade year, "Later Haley!"
Haley waved goodbye to the departing car, why didn't I get offered a ride? Haley thought to herself as she began to walk through the rain to Deb's Den, she had the dinner shift tonight. After about 45 seconds of walking she was already soaked, she considering calling Nathan to come pick her up, but then she remembered that he probably didn't want anything to do with her just then. Haley continued the walk in sadness.