Chapter 17
Games Lies and Love
This chapter really hits on the title of the story. Thank you guys for all the feedback, sorry this took so long, I was getting burnt out from my other stories. Please review!
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Nathan never woke up early but this morning he made an exception. He couldn't believe where he was or who he was with. He was in Haley's room, more specifically lying on her bed with her resting on his chest. He couldn't help but stare at her, she's so beautiful and now she was all his, his girlfriend. He liked the sound of that and he loved the feel of having her wrapped within his arms. He'd never had such a good night sleep.
He gently caressed her hair as she slept softly. He could definitely get used to this. After all the drama and heart ache, they were finally together. It was still hard to believe. He didn't know what he did to deserve a girl like Haley, but he knew deep down that he was never going to let her go.
Haley's eyes fluttered and her eyes adjusted to the light in her room. She smiled as she felt someone's strong arms wrap around her. Thank God it wasn't a dream. She thought to herself. She looked up and saw Nathan smiling, looking at her intently. I wish every morning could start like this.
She leaned up and kissed him on the lips.
"Morning."
"Morning." He replied.
"I can't believe you woke up before me.."
"How can I sleep when I have the most beautiful girl in the world with me?" Haley blushed and she hugged Nathan a little tighter. They basked in each others presence and enjoyed the peaceful silence, which unfortunately for them did not last that long.
"Haley!" Lucas called out and knocking at her door.
"Crap." Haley muttered. Nathan remembered how pissed off Lucas was last night.
"You think I should hide?" Nathan asked.
"Haley !! Are you okay.. your parents are downstairs cooking breakfast." Lucas called out.
They both looked at each other and nodded. She quickly put on a bathroom and Nathan grabbed his things and hid in the closet.
Haley took a moment took compose herself. She opened the door with a yawn.
"Hey, Luke." She yawned.
"You had me worried there."
"Well, as you can see I'm fine.."
"You sure?.. after last night?"
"I'm fine Luke.. don't worry about it."
"What happened to you after the party? I tried calling you."
"I just walked for a little bit and then went home."
"I'm sorry about that.. I couldn't believe Nathan.. I'm just glad you found out before anything happened between the two of you.. I mean I know it happened a long time ago.. but the dude video tapes himself .. lord knows what other amateur porn films he has stashed."
She didn't think about the possibilities of another tape, there better not be another tape. Haley bit her lip. Should she tell him about her and Nathan? He looked pissed, maybe this wouldn't be the best of times. Lucas looked on the floor and saw a sneaker by the bed. He'd recognize those shoe anywhere. Nathan was here and Haley was trying to hide him. He couldn't believe this.
"I mean, nothing happened between the two of you?" Lucas asked once more.
Haley shook her head.
"That's good." He said pulling her in for a hug. I can't believe she's lying to me in front of my face.
"I'm relieved actually.. I mean you and Nathan.. haha… whoa.. talk about dodging a bullet..
"Yeah.." She tried to put on a smile.
"Aww Hales, it's okay.. you'll meet someone .. someone nice this time .. I'll make sure of it.."
"Luke.."
"Hales, it's okay.. you know what .. I'll even ask Brooke.. I know she knows a ton of guys."
"Luke.." She tried to protest.
"It won't be a problem at all.. Brooke likes to play matchmaker anyways… k I'll let you get dressed.. I'll see you down at breakfast."
Lucas went back downstairs and had a grin forming on his face. He wasn't mad at Haley. He was still sore at Nathan, but he knew in time that he could get over it. Peyton was right, it happened a long time ago and it had nothing to do with Haley. He just couldn't believe that she would hide something like this from him. He could read her like a book and she probably doesn't want him to worry. If she likes Nathan, she should just say it. I guess I can be a little overprotective, but that doesn't mean I can't have fun. Lucas smirked as he joined Haley's parents for breakfast.
Haley closed the door behind her and let the air out of her lungs. Nathan came out from the closet, looking a little annoyed.
"Are you ashamed to be with me?"
"No.. no ofcourse not .. but Lucas… he can be a little over protective."
"You think?"
"I mean.. you told me what happened last night.. imagine what he would do if he found you here.. and mind you my parents are right downstairs.. I was trying to save your life." She crossed her arms and Nathan wasn't moody anymore.
"You're right." He said, giving her a hug. "As long as you love me, I don't care if the rest of the world doesn't know."
"I do love you." She said wrapping her arms tighter around him.
"I love you, too." He kissed the top of her head and the two enjoyed each other's embraced. Haley pulled away, "now get going Mister." Haley said as she opened her window. Nathan shook his head, this is going to be interesting.
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After the fifteenth ring, Peyton finally decided to pick up.
"God, Haley do you know what time it is!" Peyton sounded annoyed.
"Have you spoken to anyone today?" She asked in a panic.
"Only you and I'm already regretting it."
"Ok good.. look.. you can't tell anyone about Nathan."
"Wait, what about you him.. did you?!" Peyton now sat up from her bed.
"Yeah.. we're.. umm. Together .. like forreal."
"Oh my God.. that's great!!" Peyton was now up.
"But yeah you can't tell anyone."
"Why?" Peyton was confused.
"Lucas.. I still have to warm him up to it.. I mean things were going great but that stupid tape and yeah .. I just need some time with him.. I mean him and Nathan were just getting along."
"Haley, I don't like the sound of this."
"I'll tell everyone about Jake." Haley blurted out.
"You wouldn't!"
"I would."
"I don't believe you .. and I don't understand why you want to keep this thing between you and Nathan a secret."
"And why don't you want people to find out about you and Jake?"
"Fine.. point taken.. but I'm telling you.. this is going to blow up in your face."
"Hopefully, we won't have to hide it for too long."
"K, now that I'm up .. you have to tell me what happened."
"Hehe.. I will.. but I have to eat breakfast with the parents.. I'll call you in a lil bit."
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Haley was walking down the halls at school when someone grabbed her arm and pulled her into an empty classroom. She was happy to see that it was Nathan. Gee this feels familiar. Haley thought to herself.
Nathan immediately locked his lips against hers and for a moment the world was lost to both of them. She pulled away and smiled.
"Nathan! We can't do this here.. what if we get caught?"
"Then we just have to be very quiet." He said pulling her back in.
Their lips parted and she took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I'm going to be late for class.. I'll see you later."
Nathan pouted and Haley laughed, he looked so adorable.
Lucas was walking down the halls, when he noticed Haley walk out a class room. He stopped at his locker and then soon saw Nathan walking out of the same room. This is definitely going to be fun.
A short time later, Brooke came walking down the hall.
"Hey Lucas." She said in an upbeat tone.
"Hey Brooke.. just the person I wanted to see."
"Moi, I'm blushing Lucas Scott."
"Hehe.. well I actually need your help on something."
"Sure, what do you need?"
"Actually, it's not for me .. it's for Haley."
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"Peyton."
"Haley." Both girls gave each other that look, before they busted out laughing.
"So Jake and I totally made out in the janitor's closet." Peyton whispered.
"Classroom." Haley said underneath her cough.
"What?"
"Classroom.. me.. Nathan.." Haley whispered back.
"Tutorslut!"
"Shhh.. Brooke's coming!"
"Hey girlies.." Brooke said in her chipper voice.
"Hey Brooke." The three girls walked in silence for a moment.
"Ok, stop… there's too much negative energy here." Brooke stated.
"Apparently, she's a psychic now." Peyton whispered to Haley. Haley giggled.
"I heard that P. Sawyer!.. anyways .. I know what's wrong with both of you."
"You do?" Haley and Peyton looked at each other worried.
"Peyton.. I know you've sort of been in a dry spell since Nathan and Haley. . well, let's just say Nathan made a fine mess out of both of my girlies.. but fear not .. I have a plan."
"A plan?" Haley asked with a bit of fear in her voice.
"Yes.. I couldn't believe Lucas of all people would come up with it.. so this isn't entirely my idea."
"Oh this should be good." Peyton responded.
"Anyways.. to help you both out.. get back on the horse hehe.. sort of speak .. I'm hooking you two up on blind dates!" Brooke was practically gushing for joy. Peyton and Haley tried to keep a smile on their face but inside, they were both very worried.
To Be Continued . . . .
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