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They spent the rest of the time in Tree Hill hanging out and just having a good time enjoying not having classes. The group got back to the dorms on January 12th so they could practice before the upcoming game. The dorms only reopened to the cheerleaders and basketball players but since Haley shared a room with Brooke she just came back early.
It was now January 19th and the match between the Duke Blue Devils and Wake Forest was on. Before the match Nathan and Haley were just cuddling in Haley's bedroom. I love having her in my arms; I have never felt this way about somebody. I want to be with her forever, but she deserves better than me. I mean look at my family and the way I was raised I didn't have any good role model. Haley is probably ashamed to be with me. I mean who wouldn't be? Nathan thought to himself nestling his head into the crook of Haley's neck.
"What's wrong Nate?" Asked Haley caressing his hair.
"How do you know something's wrong? You're not even looking at me." Nathan asked curiously.
"Well...You breath differently when you're worried." Haley replied kissing his forehead.
"Wow...It's a bit early for you to know all my secrets." Nathan said jokingly.
"I want to know everything there is to know about you Nathan." Haley told him seriously.
"The only thing you need to know Haley is that you own my heart" Said Nathan kissing her neck and holding up the key on her necklace.
"I love you too Nathan" Haley said grabbing his face and looking into his beautiful blue eyes.
Beep beep. Nathan's cell phone started going off.
"Well that killed the mood" Nathan said laughing before standing up. "I'll meet you at the game right?" Nathan asked.
"Yep" Haley said standing up and kissing him before pushing him out the door so he wouldn't get in trouble with Coach K for being late. Closing the door behind him she ran to her bed and jumped on it smiling from ear to ear.
"God I love him" she said out loud.
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Haley sat on the bench just behind the players with Jenny. "So sweetie you're happy to see daddy play right?" She asked kissing Jenny's forehead.
"Daddy!" Said Jenny pointing at Jake as the players made their way onto the court.
"Yeah!! It's daddy!" Said Haley smiling.
She took a deep breath trying to calm down. She always had this lump in her throat on game nights. It was like she was the one playing.
"Go Blue Devils!!" she shouted. "Go Nathan!" She added to herself holding Jenny tighter in her arms.
Haley couldn't keep her eyes off of Nathan. She was feeling his joy for every point he scored; she felt his rage for every fault, and his pain for every point they lost. It was like they were connected, like if they were the two halves of a whole.
Haley shook her head and tried to look at Lucas or Jake for a while but her glance was always brought back to Nathan.
Nathan had a free throw, which he scored easily. He turned to Haley and smiled at her.
Haley could feel her heart jump in her chest. The unconditional love she was feeling for him was making her heart ache literally.
What am I going to do? She thought to herself God…I love him more than my life just after a month together! What's going to happen next? I wasn't supposed to let my guard down. I'm so screwed. She added to herself and sighed "Always and forever" she said out loud.
Jenny cocked her head to look at her. "Oh don't worry Sweetie. Auntie Haley is just thinking." Said Haley laughing at Jenny's confused face before kissing her. "Come on let's watch daddy. It's almost half time."
Nathan couldn't believe how beautiful she looked watching him play the sport he loved. I always want her to watch me play basketball. Because of her I'm playing the best game of my life. I'm so lucky to have her. God I love her more every day. I can't imagine my life without her now. He thought before stealing the ball from the other team and running it down to the basket. Looking at Haley he shot a three pointer and smirked. The other team had the ball now and it was time for the blue devils to get the ball back.
At the end of half time Haley was waiting at the players entrance. She left Jenny with Keith for a minute because she just wanted to kiss Nathan before the beginning of the second half.
When Nathan saw Haley standing there he smiled brightly. She came down for me. He thought proudly.
Haley jumped into his arms and kissed him passionately.
"I just came down to congratulate you" Said Haley blushing. "You played so well! I'm so proud of you," she added rubbing his cheek.
Nathan kissed her back. "You don't know what it means to me." He said sincerely. "You can come down whenever you want if it's to kiss me." He added winking. "Even during the game!" He said jokingly.
"Well…. even if she kissed you during the match it wouldn't help your game…but I'm sure it would boost mine" said Damian West walking past them but stopping a second to wink at Haley.
Nathan shook his head and looked at Haley.
Haley sighed and because West was already quite far away she had to shout, "Hey wait!!" Damian turned around. "Maybe it's time to try to get someone else. I've got my hands full already and I'm completely satisfied!" She added suggestively.
Nathan burst into laugher as West walked back to the Court red with shame. "I love you a bit more everyday!" Said Nathan looking deep into Haley's eyes. Nathan was surprised by his own comment. He was able to express his heart without fear when he was with Haley and it was really new even a little scary for him.
This comment shook Haley deep inside. She kissed him and slapped his butt. "It's a game ritual right?" She asked winking trying to joke. "Go get them champion!!" She added walking back to her seat.
Haley was in her seat still looking at Nathan. I'm ready she thought to herself. Tonight is the night! I want to make love with Nathan! She smiled. I don't know if it will last forever but even if it doesn't I know that I won't love anyone as much how I love him!! Added Haley to herself I have never been more sure of anything else in my life.
The end of the game came faster than Haley thought. Lucas scored the last basket with a lay up, which made the ending score 57 to 48. Running down to the floor with Jenny on her hip she quickly found Jake and gave him his congratulatory kiss on his cheek and telling him congratulations before spotting Luke and giving him the same thing. Looking all over the place she finally spotted Nathan who held out his arms for her as she ran into them and kissed him not caring about all the people in the gym.
"You did so great Nate I am so proud of you," she told him hugging him tighter almost squishing Jenny who quickly reminded them she was there. .
"Its all because of you babe" Nathan said kissing her one more time. "But let me go shower and change and then we can hang out ok?" He asked.
"Sure but we have to wait until I see Jake so I can give him Jenny" Haley said waiting until after she gave Jenny to Jake before telling him her news.
"Okay see you in 10 minutes" He said kissing her forehead before doing the same to Jenny who giggled and then walking to the locker room.
"You like him huh?" Said Haley in response to Jenny giggle. "I know... He is so cute!!" Added Haley laughing.
Haley was waiting for him outside the changing room while the rest of the basketball team members were changing and slapping each other's back in congratulatory pats.
After showering Nathan got dressed and saw Damien by his locker.
"Hey West" Nathan yelled getting Damien's attention.
"What do you want Scott? Well besides me taking Haley away from your sorry ass?" Damien asked grinning.
"You know I don't really care if you hit on Hales because I know that she doesn't want you and never will, but well you're really starting to get annoying so you better stop before I make you" Nathan said pushing Damien up against the lockers. "We're just fed up with you. Haley told you nicely...but i surely won't!" Added Nathan with a dark tone.
"Whatever dude" West said laughing. "If you really want her to be off limits and you love her as much as you say you supposedly do then why don't you just marry the chick" West added laughing at his own joke as he walked to the showers. "As if one sane girl would ever marry you!!" Shouted Damian from the shower.
Wow maybe West is right for once. Maybe I should marry Haley. Yea that's what I'm going to do! I'm going to marry her. I want to make her Haley Scott as soon as possible! he added to himself before quickly grabbing his stuff and walking out of the locker room to see Haley's beautiful smile. Lucas and Jake quickly followed behind him and Jake held out his arms as Haley put Jenny on the floor so she could tottle over to Jake.
"Do you know where Peyton is?" Jake asked picking up Jenny and tickling her.
"Or Brooke?" Lucas asked before Haley could respond.
"They're changing out of their cheer uniforms. Aren't you guys supposed to know where your girlfriends are?" Haley asked laughing after seeing their faces of mock hurt.
"Hey I don't have a girlfriend anymore I have a fiancée! Just imagine what would happen to you if Brooke heard you call her my girlfriend" Luke said laughing at Haley shivering with fright.
"Anyways we should be going I'll see you all later" Haley said hugging the two guys and giving Jenny a kiss on the forehead. "Bye baby"
Walking away with Nathan hand in hand towards the parking lot Haley decided that she would tell him that she was finally ready she just didn't know how to tell him.
"So what do you want to do tonight?" Nathan asked glancing over at his girlfriend who was being awfully quiet now that they were alone.
"Huh?" Haley asked to absorbed in her thoughts..
" I said what do you want to do tonight?" Nathan repeated.
"I'm ready" Haley said as Nathan turned to look at her curiosity showing in his eyes.
"Okay ready for what?" Nathan asked confused still walking to the car.
"I said I'm ready so maybe we should rent a hotel room," Haley said looking at him expectantly with a smile on her face.
Nathan stopped abruptly and stood frozen facing Haley. I want her to be my wife first Nathan thought.
"Haley I'm not sure tonight is the perfect night. We need to do something else first."
"Why?" Haley asked frowning. Doesn't he want to be with me? She thought to herself.
"I'll explain but not here. Come somewhere with me. You trust me right?" Nathan asked.
"Of course I do" Haley said smiling. I would follow you to the end of the world if you asked me to. She added to herself.
"Okay get in the car" Nathan ordered opening the passenger door and then closing it for her.
"Ah such a gentleman" She said laughing once he got in the drivers seat and closed the door.
"Only for you my lady" Nathan said joking around and turning on the car.
They arrived at the place and Nathan grabbed a blanket out of the trunk before coming to Haley's side.
"Ready?" Nathan asked taking her hand.
"Sure" Haley said walking next to him.
He took her to the schools football field.
"Okay why on earth are you taking me to a football field?" Haley asked laughing.
"You'll see" Nathan said with a mysterious look on his face before laying the blanket on the field and sitting down Haley following suite.
Kissing her passionately he pulled away looking at her face in the moonlight. God she's so beautiful he thought.
"I truly, deeply, madly love you Haley James. You're the most important person in my life. Just being with you makes me a better person."
Haley looked at him happy and confused. "I…I love you too Nathan more than I can say. You know that right?" She asked rubbing his cheek.
Nathan just looked at her his love adorning his eyes and smiled. "Do you love me enough to marry me?" He asked.
Haley's jaw dropped and her hand quit rubbing his cheek. "Wait? What?" Haley asked not sure she heard right.