A/N:I know this chapter is long overdue but I've really busy. But I promise to make up for it, with the upcoming chapters. Which I hear and going to really good. lol. xD Lyrics are in italics, and flashbacks are Brooke's memories.
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Chapter 8
Haley broke the kiss, staring into Brooke's eyes longingly, a tear now running down her cheek. "Brooke I'm so sorry. It was wrong of me to shut you out, and it was wrong of me not to want to forgive you. But what you did to me really hurt. But I'm willing to look past it, if you let me" Haley broke down in tears on Brooke's doorstep.
Brooke took Haley in her arms, and hugged her tightly. "Haley it's okay. You all of people have nothing to be sorry for. It's me, who should be apologizing to you not the other way around"
Haley laughed weakly, curling her lips into a small smile.
"I never wanted any of this to happen. I... feel so bad about what I did. If I could go back I would erase it all, in hopes that things would be different"
Haley pulled away, a confused look fell over her face. "Wait, so what are you saying"
Brooke crossed her arms over her chest, and looked down at the floor for a moment, before looking back up again. "I'm saying... that we live in two different worlds. You and I both know that. Maybe if things were different we'd have a fighting chance"
"No Brooke" Haley screamed, more tears streaming down her face. 'If we had a fighting chance' "I want us to have a chance. Who knows maybe we'll realize we need each other more than we think"
Need each other? "Haley sweetie, as much as it killed it me to see you push me away, I know you were doing not only because you were mad at me but because you were scared. Even now it still hurts, but... I've moved on and so should you" Brooke said walking back inside beginning to close to door. She bit down on her lip, to fight back the tears that were now welling up in her own eyes. Closing the door shut, she turned the lock, slinking down against the wall she brought her knees up to her chest burying her head in her hands she began to cry. She cried so hard, her chest began hurting.
Haley stood outside, and without a second thought she started banging on Brooke's door. "Brooke" she screamed. "don't give up us. I - I need you in my life. You're special and important to me. Please don't turn me away. All I'm asking for is a chance, a chance for us to explore what we're really feeling"
Brooke lifted her head slowly letting out a weak laugh she scoffed, "What we're really feeling. I feel nothing for you, so you should stop while you're ahead and go home" she spoke the last words in a bitchy tone knowing she'd hurt Haley's feelings.
Haley stood there for a moment her mouth agape, she looked down at the ground ashamed not wanting to stray to far from Brooke's house, she sat on the curb and stared out into the night.
Brooke sniffled, her eyes now puffy and red she fumbled around for the stereo remote, clicking it on the song Dancing by Elisa was playing.
Time is gonna take my mind
and carry it far away where I can fly
The depth of life will dim my temptation to live for you
If I were to be alone silence would rock my tears
'cause it's all about love and I know better
How life is a waving feather
"I... " Haley started to say, quickly letting out a heavy sigh and looked down at her yellow-orange striped knee high socks. "if I gave you another chance how would I know that you wouldn't do the same exact thing all over again"
"This time will be different I promise... I'll be totally honest with you. I want you... to trust me" Brooke said softly.
"I want to trust you to, but I don't know if I can"
"Please" Brooke said pleadingly. Brooke looked up, and stared into Haley's chocolate brown eyes.
"I've been wanting to tell you something... but I hope you won't hate me" Brooke started to say.
"Brooke..."
"Don't, please just let me talk" Brooke said softly. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
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Haley leaned back against the door, bringing her knees up to chest she began to cry.
Brooke cleared her throat. "I... feel guilty okay, I know that what I did was wrong. But everybody deserves a second chance"
Haley wiped her somewhat, and stayed quiet listening to Brooke's so-called apology.
Brooke stopped for a moment, figuring that Haley must be listening and quickly continued. "I don't want you out of my life"
"Why Brooke?" Haley asked, running her fingers through her soft blonde hair. "Why would do that to me. If we were as much of friends as you claim we are you have never hurt me the way you did. Not only did you turn the whole school hate me, but you even managed to turn Peyton against me"
"I know I've said sorry like fifty times already, but I really do mean it" Brooke said sincerely. "I should have never did that to you, and if I could go back in time and erase it all I would. Because I really want us to be friends"
Haley sniffled, drying her eyes with the back of her sleeve, she slowly got up from the curb and began walking.
So I put my arms around you around you
And I know that I'll be leaving soon
My eyes are on you they're on you
And you see that I can't stop shaking
No, I won't step back but I'll look down to hide from your eyes
'cause what I feel is so sweet and I'm scared that even my own breath
Oh could burst it if it were a bubble
And I'd better dream if I have to struggle
So I put my arms around you around you
And I hope that I will do no wrong
My eyes are on you they're on you
And I hope that you won't hurt me
Haley slowly got out of bed, and walked outside and down the block to Brooke's house. She couldn't grasp why on earth she was going to house, now of all times. But she knew she had to. This lingering feeling she to be resolved.
She knocked on the door and waited for an answer.
Brooke got up from the couch and walked towards the door, only to see that it was Haley standing there.
"Haley. What are you doing?" Brooke said in a much harsher tone than she had wanted.
"I..." Haley began.
"Well" Brooke said.
Haley leaned forward kissing Brooke passionately.
Haley stopping walking for a moment, when she heard something like a screeching car. Considering it was too dark to see anything and that the driver didn't have the headlights on she continued to walk.
Brooke quickly lifted up her head and opened the door. A frantic Brooke, quickly ran towards Haley. Fresh tears streaming down her face.
"Haley" Brooke screamed, she cradled Haley in her arms holding her tight.
I'm dancing in the room as if I was in the woods with you
No need for anything but music
Music's the reason why I know time still exists
Time still exists
Time still exists
Time still exists
So I just put my arms around you around you
And I hope that I will do no wrong
My eyes are on you they're on you
And I hope that you won't hurt me
My arms around you they're around you and I hope that I will do no wrong
My eyes are on you they're on you
They're on you My eyes...
Cliffhanger: Will Haley be okay? Or did Brooke come too little too late?