Authors Note HJS-NS-23- Wow here is the chapter of Haley visiting tree hill. Thanks to everyone who has been continuously reviewing and to those who reviewed the last chapter. Enjoy and don't forget to review.

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Haley had been in Tree Hill for three days now and it had been three busy days. However, she was all alone today in Brookes' big house, sitting on the couch looking at the garden. I'm so bored she thought to herself. She was supposed to meet with Nathan in about two hours because he went to visit his mother in rehab, as for Brooke she was at Lucas' for Keith's birthday. They had invited Haley to join them but she didn't feel like going, she thought it was a family moment.

Look on the bright side Haley! You didn't have to see your genitor yet. She said to herself laughing. Brooke did tell their dad that Haley was coming home with her but apparently he was in Taiwan for a business trip and wouldn't be back for the next two weeks. I'll be gone before he'll be back! Thought Haley happily. At the moment Haley heard the front door open.

"Brooke I'm back!" Said Jimmy James putting down his bag and walking into the living room. "They didn't need me any longer in Taiwan so I came back early." He added with a big smile.

Once Jim saw Haley though his smiled disappeared. They stared at each other for a moment; the tension in the room was very high. Haley shook her head and with a sarcastic laugh said "Don't worry about it Jim. You don't need to talk to me it's not like we're family or anything!" she then stood up and started to walk towards the door. She wanted to go as far as possible of this man.

Haley was about to open the door when she felt a hand closing on her arm. " Haley please wait!!" Jim said turning her around. "I missed you so much my angel." He added his voice broken with emotion. He forced Haley into a hug.

"You missed me?" Haley said finally succeeding on breaking the embrace. "Well I guess it's better to hear that than you wishing I was dead!" She added shaking her head. "I didn't hear much from you in these last 13 years did I?" She added with pride in her eyes when she saw Jim's hurt look. "Ohh but don't worry about it! I had a great life till now. I didn't miss you much, I had everything I needed!!" She added forcing a smile and putting her jacket on. "Now if you don't mind…I'd like to get the hell out of here." She added with a very sarcastic voice.

"Please just stay another minute and after if you want to leave well… after you do you can do whatever you want," added Jim with a sad voice. He picked up a small red folder from his bag on the floor and looked straight into Haley's eyes. "I've always thought about you and cared about you Haley and I've always been so proud of you." Jim said sincerely. "I opened an account in your name when I moved to Tree Hill and well…I've been putting $500 dollars every month since then, plus $200 at each birthday and $200 for Christmas." He could see Haley's confused look and decided to explain himself more. "You know that your mum refused any child support for you, but I wanted to participate in your education. I did it the only way I knew how. When your mum told me you graduated valedictorian and were entering Duke with a scholarship than I added $10,000 dollars to this account. Well…I know it won't repair all these years without a father but here you go." He said giving her the red folder containing all the account information.

Haley frowned and opened it.

"I know you'll need this money." Added Jim nicely.

Haley was staring at the last bank statement. She didn't know was she was supposed to do cry or laugh. Gosh I can't believe it! $96,000! She thought to herself "Well thank you but..." Haley started to say.

Jim cut her off; he knew she was about to refuse the money. "Please take this money!" Said Jim almost begging. "You told me that you're not upset so accept this money to ease my mind I need that more than you". He added sincerely.

Haley sighed. Why not? She thought to herself. I do deserve it!! Haley nodded positively; she could see the relief in her fathers' eyes. She passed by him without a word and left to go to Nathan's house.

Walking to Nathan's house she still couldn't believe how much money she had now. Arriving there she looked at the huge house in front of her and still couldn't believe how beautiful the house was. It was magnificent the first time she saw it and every time she saw it since then it still took her breath away. She knocked on the door and Nathan answered almost immediately.

"Hi baby," He said answering the door in a pair of jeans and a blue polo.

"Hey can I come in?" Haley asked biting her lip with a smile.

"A kiss will give you full access," he told her teasingly.

"I suppose I can give you a kiss" Haley said rolling her eyes before giving him a quick peck and ducking under his arm walking into the house.

"Okay that's it! You are going to get it!" Nathan said running after her.

"Nathan nooo!" Haley screamed running faster around the house.

It didn't take very long until Nathan had her backed into a wall, a devilish gleam in his eyes.

"Don't even think about it Nate" Haley told him with a smile on her face.

"Or what?" he asked.

"I…I won't kiss you" Haley said proud of her answer.

"Oh really?" Nathan smirked before quickly attacking her sides with his hands.

"Nate…stop it" Haley said laughing. "Please" she begged.

"Hmmm now why would I want to do that? I kind of like you wiggling all around in my arms" Nathan said smugly.

"Nathan…fine I will kiss you, just let me go please!" Haley begged.

"I suppose, I should get started on making you dinner, I did promise you food if you came over." Nathan said stopping tickling her.

"Yes you did" Haley told him nodding her head before giving him a kiss. "Now go make me food!" She told him pushing him away from her.

Going into the kitchen Nathan grabbed the ingredients to make sandwiches for the two, after all that was one of the only things he could make.

Looking around the living room Haley was still memorized by the pictures of Nathan growing up. He was cute even when he was a baby she thought to herself. After looking at a few more pictures she went to go into the kitchen when the doorbell rang.

"Hey Hales can you get the door? My hands are kind of full" Nathan yelled out.

"Sure no problem" Haley shouted back. Opening the door she saw a 5'7 beautiful blonde haired girl standing their in a barely there skirt and top.

"Can I help you?" Haley asked confused and nervously fiddling with her necklace.

"Is Nathan around? I'm Betsy and…well…. I'm sure he's going to be happy to see me". She added with a cheeky smile looking around Haley for Nathan. "And you are?" she asked looking Haley up and down.

"I'm his girlfriend". Said Haley sure of herself.

Betsy started to laugh, "Very funny!!" she said not believing Haley. "Nathan doesn't have girlfriends trust me or I would be it. Now come on where is Natey?" She insisted.

Finally giving in, "Nathan someone's here for you" Haley said walking away from the door and sitting on the living room couch.

Coming out of the kitchen Nathan saw who it was and fury shown in his eyes when he didn't see Haley.

"Look Betsy, I told you before I have a girlfriend" Nathan said his fists clenched at the nerve of this girl coming to his house after he told her he was done with her, way before he left for college and when he saw her at the store on the 23rd he told her he had a girlfriend.

"You told me before you didn't have girlfriends so whose the little tramp pretending to be your girlfriend?" Betsy asked walking closer to him and moving her finger around his chest.

Grabbing her finger off of him he stepped closer fire burning in his eyes. "Haley is not a tramp you are and I love Haley so stay the hell away from us" He told her before slamming the door in her face.

Looking in the living room he spotted Haley sitting on the couch. "I'm sorry baby," he said sitting down next to her.

"Its fine" she said but inside she was wondering how am I suppose to compete with all these girls who are perfect?!

"Now where were we?" He asked before attacking her lips with his.

"Mmmm" Haley moaned falling deeper into the kiss. Nathan taking the initiative started to unbutton her shirt.

What's he doing? I'm not ready for this! Haley thought.

"Nate stop" Haley said pushing his hand away.

"Come on baby, just go with it," he said moving his hand back on the buttons of her shirt.

"I said No!" Haley screamed pushing him off of her.

"What the hell is going on with you?" Nathan asked.

"I said no! God what's wrong with you?!" Haley said now standing up.

"What's wrong with me?" Nathan asked shocked. "What's wrong with you Hales! You're the one having problems, you're the one who is complicating everything it's you! Not me!" he screamed back. "You're the one that's making this relationship so damn hard. You want to be with me but the only ones who can know is our little group of friends?"

"You know what next time you see me don't talk to me" Haley yelled storming out of the house with tears falling down her cheeks. She ran to the one of the only places she knew of ... the river court. When she arrived there she was relieved that nobody was around. She took a deep breath and screamed. She screamed all the anger and pain she was feeling at this exact moment. I knew I couldn't give him what he wanted! She thought to herself. I just can't have sex! She added with despair.

Haley decided to sit on a bench and faced the river. Her crying finally slowing down, her screams and the movements of the water helped to calm her down. But, about 10 minutes later the pain was back and tears started to fall down her cheeks again.

Nathan had been running around town searching for Haley. He felt really bad for the scene that had just happened. He went to Brooke's house first but Jim told him that Haley wasn't there. He decided to try the river court now. He saw Haley sitting on the bench looking at the river deep in thought. Why did I have to act like a jerk again? He asked himself. He walked up to her quietly and stopped behind her.

Haley shook her head. I can almost smell him. She thought. "Why did I have to come here?" She asked aloud. "I knew I was making a terrible mistake." She added sadly.

"You didn't make a mistake Hales". Said Nathan touching her shoulder.

Haley didn't reply and kept staring at the river. Nathan sat down beside her.

"I'm so sorry Haley. I didn't mean all the things I told you. I…I was just frustrated" he finally admitted guiltily. "I love you so much and I wanted you so bad." He added trying for a reaction on Haley's face but she was still looking in front of her like she was frozen.

Nathan sighed. "I know I acted like a jerk and…and I don't know how to make it up to you. I didn't mean to pressure you into anything. I'll wait as long as you need," he added touching her hand. "Come on Hales talk to me! Just say something…anything please," Nathan begged.

"You were right..." Said Haley almost whispering still looking straight in front of her. "It's not you with the problem it's me. I'm the one complicating things between us. I'm the one with issues; I'm the one not trusting myself to be with you. And if I didn't want my mother to know about us it's only for one reason...it's because I knew my heart couldn't be enough for you" Added Haley calmly, almost coldly. She was trying to hide her emotions. I want to be the old Haley again she added to herself. I don't want to be weak anymore.

Nathan couldn't believe what he was hearing. Is she just giving up on us? He asked himself terrified. "No I was wrong!" Said Nathan shouting in despair. "It's too early for you and I get that now. I shouldn't have said what I said, I even didn't mean it," he added standing in front of Haley trying to meet her glance. "You're just going to give up on us?" He asked once she looked at him. He could see so much sadness on her eyes. "It was just a fight Hales. One stupid fight!" He added short of arguments.

"It's going to be my first time." Said Haley flatly. "So yeah I need time". She added biting her lip.

"What?" Nathan asked confused. He was still on the fighting part.

"I'm a virgin Nathan" Said Haley blushing. Gosh I can't believe that I can't stay mad at him! She added angry with herself.

"Oh!" Said Nathan surprised. Wow I didn't expect that one he thought to himself, both surprised and impressed by Haley. He felt some kind of pride hoping that he would be first and somehow hoping he would be the last. He was surprised by his own reaction. "Well…I think it's a good thing Hales and I understand why you don't want to rush things." He added sincerely. "I only want to be with you Haley. I love you." He added coming closer to her and softly kissing her lips. He was relieved that she didn't push him away." I don't need sex to be happy with you. I'll be here when you're ready" he added, sitting back beside her and putting his arm around her shoulders. "We've got all the time of the world".

Haley finally looked at him and brushed his cheek. He has the right to know she said to herself. We can't have a relationship if I continue to hide the truth. I hope he won't think I've got too many issues for him to not be with me she added to herself worried. "You know Nate..." Said Haley looking back at the river. "We all have secrets, we all have deep injuries and…. we all have deep scars some of them you can see…some you can't." Haley said sadly.

Nathan looked at Haley confused. "Where are you going with that Haley?" He asked confused. "What are you hiding from me?"

Haley didn't look at Nathan. "And I've got both" she added shaking her head. "You want to know what I'm hiding huh? Let me tell you because you deserve the truth. I hope you're ready" she added nervously scared.

Nathan started to be scared. "I'm here Haley and I'll stand by you whatever you say." He said kissing her hand.

"Something happened to me on the December 16th 2005, something that changed me forever." She said sadly. "I almost got rape and killed on that night," she said fast because she was scared that her courage would fade before she could say it.

Nathan jaw just dropped. He didn't expect such a revelation.

Haley put her hand on her scar and continued. "This man stabbed me right there" she added rubbing her leg. "I needed about 23 stitches."

"I'm so sorry." Said Nathan feeling terribly sad for Haley but also feeling of anger. If I could find the man who tried to hurt my Haley I'll kill him. I swear to god I'd kill him!! He added to himself.

Haley told Nathan the whole story with all the details. He needs to understand she told herself. When she finished her story she turned around to look at Nathan. He smiled at her and Haley felt relieved. He stood up and forced her to stand up too. He took her into his arms and kissed her with so much passion. "Thanks for trusting me" said Nathan against her lips. "I'll always be there for you, nobody will hurt you ever again." He added sincerely. Nathan kissed her again. "I love you Haley and I think I love you even more now. You're so brave, so strong but you don't need to be… at least not with me. Let me be there to comfort you and help you heal those wounds." He added still hugging her.

Haley couldn't believe how Nathan reacted. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. He's the one! She thought to herself and she started to cry again but this time it was tears of happiness.