Chapter 3:
Haley pulled a Jake all the way back to the cabin. She was furious. She knew Jake was only trying to protect her but she didn't want them to get into a fight. Haley didn't say anything the whole walk back. Once they got inside Haley headed for her room as Jake followed.
"Hales, talk to me." Jake said finally once they stepped inside her room.
"About what?" Haley snapped. "About you not letting me handle the situation myself? About you punching him? About you sending him death glares since you got here?" Haley rambled on.
"Haley the guys a jackass!" Jake defended.
"I don't care!" Haley yelled.
"I was trying to protect you." Jake said.
"Jake, I love you for that but I need to handle it myself." Haley said as she grabbed her pajamas.
"Hales, I'm your best friend I'm going to protect you." Jake repeated.
"Jake, I know you mean well but I don't want you too. I don't want you to fight with him. Why do you think I didn't tell Brooke and Lucas what happened? It's my problem with him, I don't want that to effect his friendships with anyone else." Haley said.
"That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard." Jake exclaimed. Haley just shot him a glare. "Why do you care so much?"
"You know why." Haley said simply. "Why did you have to punch him?" Haley said shaking her head. She then motioned for him to turn around so she could change. He did so immediately.
"He pissed me off." Jake said shrugging. "I'm sorry okay."
"Don't apologize to me." Haley said slipping her shorts on.
"You want me to apologize to him?" Jake exclaimed whipping around. She was only standing in shorts and a bra. Just as he turned around her door opened and Nathan came in. His eyes widened while Haley's did since she didn't have her shirt on.
"Oh sorry." Nathan said quickly glancing between the two.
"Jesus Nathan don't you knock!" Haley exclaimed throwing her shirt on.
"I'm sorry, I didn't think you'd not have clothes on since I heard Jake in here..." Nathan said trailing off.
"I was changing." Haley said clearing things up. "What are you doing in here?"
"I wanted to say sorry about earlier. And I was going to see if we could talk." Nathan explained.
"It's really not my business what happened earlier it's not like we are dating." Haley said crossing her arms over her chest.
"Can we still talk?" Nathan asked again. Haley shook her head.
"Not tonight." Haley answered. "Jake has something to say though." Haley said as Jake glare at her and she glared back.
"Sorry I punched you." Jake said rolling his eyes. Nathan looked confused, he didn't know why he was apologizing.
"Uh yeah, sorry I hit you too."Nathan said giving him a weird look.
"Okay now I need to go to bed." Haley said. "Go ice your face Nathan." Haley said noticing that his cheek was red and a little swollen. Nathan just nodded. He went to leave and then he stopped when Jake wasn't following him.
"Are you coming?" Nathan asked.
"No, I'm sleeping in here." Jake answered.
"On the floor?" Nathan found himself asking.
"No, in my bed." Haley answered. "Now can you close the door."
"Oh uh yeah." Nathan said leaving.
"He's jealous." Jake told her once the door was closed.
"There's nothing to be jealous of." Haley said climbing into bed as Jake climbed in next to her.
"He doesn't know that." Jake said looking over at Haley. "I can't believe you just made me apologize." Haley just rolled her eyes. "Are you okay? What happened before the porch?"
"I saw Carrie flirting with him." Haley answered.
"I'm sorry Hales." Jake said wrapping an arm around her shoulders as she turned and snuggled closer.
"I'm sorry I got mad at you." Haley whispered. "I hate fighting with you."
"I hate fighting with you too." Jake said kissing the top of her head.
"Thanks for coming here." Haley whispered tiredly.
"I knew you needed me." Jake answered.
"Thanks." Haley said. "I forgot to ask when you were staying til."
"Just tomorrow. I have work." Jake told her. "But I can come back whenever you want."
"Thank you." Haley whispered.
"Go to sleep your tired." Jake said reaching to turn out the light.
"Okay." Haley mumbled. "Night."
"Goodnight Hales." Jake said closing his eyes.
When Brooke and Lucas came home they found Nathan in the living room. He was icing his cheek.
"How's your face?" Brooke asked moving the ice pack to see it. "That's going to bruise." Brooke said putting it back on.
"Did you know he's sleeping in her bed?" Nathan said suddenly. Lucas said gave him a weird look.
"He does all the time. What's the big deal?" Lucas asked.
"It's just weird. They are just friends." Nathan said.
"You used to sleep in her bed a lot too." Brooke reminded him giving him a look.
"He clearly likes her." Nathan said as they both just stared at him.
"Jake doesn't like Haley in that way." Lucas told him laughing a little.
"Why's that funny?" Nathan asked.
"They are like brother and sister just like me and Haley. Plus Jake likes Peyton." Lucas told him.
"Oh." Nathan said feeling stupid.
"What's up with you?" Brooke asked.
"Nothing, I'm going to bed." Nathan said getting up.
"That was weird." Brooke commented once Nathan was gone.
The next morning after breakfast Jake got ready to leave with Jenny. Jake had just finished packing the car. Haley was sitting in the living room playing with Jenny. Brooke and Lucas were also in there with her. Nathan was out somewhere alone.
"Okay, I'm ready to go." Jake said coming into the room. "I just said bye to your parents."
"Do you have to?" Haley said pouting as she held Jenny tighter.
"Yes." Jake said laughing. "I'll come back soon I promise."
"Good." Haley said kissing Jenny. "I miss my god child."
"Well I feel loved." Jake pouted as Haley stuck her tongue out at him.
"You know I'll miss you too." Haley said handing Lucas Jenny. She then got up and gave Jake a tight hug. "Thank you for coming." Haley whispered. "Your my bestest friend in the whole wide world." Haley whispered as they both laughed.
"Your mine too Hales." Jake said as he let got of her.
"Bye Jake." Brooke said stepping up to give him a hug.
"Bye Brooke." Jake replied. "Take care of this knucklehead." Jake joked pointing to Lucas.
"I'll do my best." Brooke answered smiling as Jake grabbed Jenny.
"Bye man." Lucas said.
"I'll see you soon." Jake said as he walked out. Haley walked him to the car to give him one last hug before he left.
About an hour later Haley was standing on the porch alone. Brooke and Lucas were inside watching a movie. Haley liked to come out to the porch and just stare out into the lake. She found it soothing and peaceful.
"Hi." Nathan said coming to stand next to her. "Your mom said I'd find you out here."
"Great, I'll be sure to lie to her next time." Haley shot back not looking at him.
"Come on Haley." Nathan said sighing. Haley sighed also glancing over at him. She noticed the bruise on his cheek.
"I'm sorry Jake punched you." Haley whispered. Nathan looked over at her a little shocked.
"I deserved it." Nathan said.
"Maybe from me but not him." Haley said attempting to joke.
"Where are our parents?" Haley asked.
"They just went out to lunch." Nathan answered. Haley then just turned to look at the lake again. "I miss this place when I leave."
"I missed you." Nathan told her honestly. Haley looked down and bit her lip.
"I missed you too." Haley whispered so quietly he almost didn't hear her. She glanced up at him and before she had a chance to react he leaned in and kissed her. She was shocked at first but then melted and started kissing him softly back. Then as if realization hit her she froze and shoved him away. She slapped him before taking off into the house.
"Haley wait!" Nathan said running in after her.
"What the hell was that Nathan?" Haley yelled turned around. Neither one of them noticed Brooke and Lucas sitting there. They also didn't notice them pause the movie and watch them. "You can't just kiss me and expect it to make everything all better!" Haley yelled.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't help it." Nathan answered weakly. "All I ever want to do is kiss you." Brooke and Lucas eyes widened.
"You can't say things like that to me anymore! It's not fair!" Haley yelled.
"You not talking to me and letting me explain isn't fair either. It's been a year and you still won't let me explain!" Nathan shouted. Haley's jaw dropped.
"Do you want to talk about fair Nathan? We dated for a month, I thought we were doing great. I wanted to tell everyone we were dating. I was happier with you than I ever had been with anyone." Tears welled in her eyes as she continued. "Was it fair for me to have to search for you at that party? Was it fair for me walk in on you hooking up with Carrie? Carrie of all people the girl you called disgusting and said you would never touch! And you chose her to cheat on me with!" Haley screamed as tears welled up in her eyes more threatening to fall. Lucas and Brooke sat there with their jaws dropped. "Do you know how much it hurt to walk in and see her on top of you naked?" Haley asked as a sob escaped her lips. "I was so in love with you." Haley whispered. Nathan looked shocked and upset, she had never said that to him. "Do you think it's fair that everytime I guy asks me out I can't even bring myself to say yes a year later because I'm still in love with you! You broke my heart and still everytime someone asks me out all I see is you and I can't say yes." Haley cried. "You hurt me so bad and I'm still in love with you." Haley whispered as she sobbed.
"Haley, I am so sorry.." Nathan said reaching out for her trying to wipe her tears. Haley just batted his hand away.
"Don't touch me!"Haley snapped. She then finally noticed Brooke and Lucas sitting there. Another sob escaped her lips as she turned and ran away. Brooke stayed frozen for a second before she jumped up and ran after her. She noticed the front door open she got there in time to see Haley driving away in Lucas' car.
"Shit!" Brooke yelled racing back into the living room. Lucas had finally stood up.
"Luke, let me explain.." Nathan started but Lucas punched him hard sending him to the floor.
"Lucas!" Brooke yelled. "I know your upset but Haley just took off in your car!"
"What?" Lucas yelled, he knew she was in no condition to drive.
"I tried to catch her but she was too fast." Brooke explained.
"We should go look." Nathan said as he stood up.
"No, you can stay here." Lucas said.
"I can't believe you did that to her." Brooke said shaking her head.
"I didn't!" Nathan yelled.
"She walked in on Carrie naked on top of you!" Brooke exclaimed. "How do you want to explain that?"
"I was drunk, probably too drunk but I never even touched her. I went upstairs to lay down and the next thing I knew was my shirt was off and Carrie was on top of me. Then Haley walked in. I swear I don't know how Carrie got in the room with me I woke up and she was on me!" Nathan explained. He was telling the truth. He had gone in there to lay down and then he woke up with Carrie on top of him.
"Do you expect either of us or Haley to believe that?" Lucas asked.
"It's the truth." Nathan said firmly.
"Nathan-" Lucas started to say when Brooke put her hand on his arm to stop him.
"He's not lying." Brooke said. "I can tell when he is and he's not." Brooke told Lucas.
"I would have never risked what I had with Haley on Carrie." Nathan told them honestly.
"Why should I believe you?" Lucas asked. "I know Brooke does but why should I?" Lucas asked hesitantly.
"Because I'm in love with her." Nathan told him. "Having her leave last summer almost killed me. That's why I've been trying so hard to talk to her, I can't lose her forever." Nathan told them sitting down. "What am I going to do?"
"Tell her." Brooke said.
"She won't let me." Nathan told them.
"Make her." Lucas said.
"We should go find her." Nathan said.
"She needs time alone." Brooke told them. "Give her some time." Brooke said as Nathan slouched down onto the couch. "Why didn't you ever tell me?"
"I didn't want you guys to hate me to. I hate myself enough." Nathan admitted. Brooke sat down next to him.
"Nathan, I'm your sister. I could never hate you. Be mad as hell but never hate you." Brooke said giving his shoulder a squeeze. Nathan let his head drop to his hand as he sat there looking depressed.
A half and hour later none of them had heard from Haley. They figured she just went somewhere to clear her head. They tried calling her and got not answer. The phone to the cabin finally rang. Lucas jumped up to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Are the parents of Haley James available?" The person asked.
"They aren't home but this is her brother." Lucas answered confused. Brooke and Nathan were paying attention now.
"Young man Ms. James was involved in a car accident today. The car she was in flipped a couple of times. She was brought to the hospital. She is currently in intensive care. You should get in touch with your parents and come down here." The person told him.
"Is she going to be okay?" Lucas asked nervously.
"They are trying to stabilize her. Please come down as soon as possible." The person told him.
"I'll be right down." Lucas said hanging up the phone.
"What happened?" Nathan asked.
"Who was that?" Brooke asked. Lucas already had tears in his eyes.
"Haley got in a bad car accident. She flipped the car." Lucas managed to get out.
"Is she okay?" Nathan asked frantically.
"They are trying to stabilize her, she's in the ICU." Lucas told them as both Brooke and Haley had tears in their eyes.
"Come on, I'll drive to the hospital." Brooke said wiping some of her tears. They all drove to the hospital as quickly as possible calling their parents on the way.
They all ran into the hospital. They had managed to get there the same time as their parents.
"I'm Lydia James my daughter Haley was in a car accident." Lydia said frantically as she got to the desk.
"The Doctor will be right with you." The lady told them. They all nodded and went to sit.
"What the hell happened, I thought she was at the cabin?" Keith said as they sat down. Nathan slouched on the bench with his head in his hands.
"Hello, I'm doctor Smith." A man said interrupting them.
"How is she?" Jimmy asked immediately.
"We are trying to stabilize her and get her into surgery. She has internal bleeding. And a few broken ribs. That's all we know so far." The doctor explained. (sorry don't know much doctor stuff)
"Is she going to be okay?" Lydia asked.
"We are doing the best we can." The doctor answered. "I'll have someone update you throughout surgery."
"Thank you doctor."Lydia answered solemnly before the doctor walked away.
"Who's car was she driving?" Karen asked.
"My car." Lucas answered. Sitting near Nathan. Brooke sat between them. Lucas wrapped his arm around her for comfort as she reached one hand out to rub Nathan's back. Lydia and Jimmy sat down as well, Lydia was crying while Jimmy comforted her. Karen and Keith sat down as well equally upset.
"Why was she out alone?" Keith asked. No one answered.
"What the hell happened?" Karen demanded. Nathan took a deep breath and lifted his head up.
"We got into a fight." Nathan answered shakily.
"About what?" Keith asked. "You two have been fighting since last summer. It needs to stop and this should show it needs to stop. She could die! Is someone going to start speaking up and tell us what the hell is wrong with you two?" Keith yelled. Everyone knew he was just upset. Haley was like a daughter to him too.
"Dad!" Brooke yelled. "Everyone is upset right now and that's not helping."
"We just want to know what happened." Lydia said softly. "You two were so close. I know you care about her Nathan, what happened?" Lydia asked as a Nathan rubbed his eyes. He didn't want to cry in front of everyone.
"Nathan.." Karen encouraged.
"We were dating last summer! It ended badly." Nathan exclaimed as tears filled his eyes.
"You were dating.." Lydia said slowly. "How did we not know?"
"We hid it. We wanted to figure it out for ourselves first.." Nathan said trailing off. He didn't know how to continue. Brooke squeezed his arm.
"There was a misunderstanding and Haley thought he cheated on her." Brooke finished for him.
"Nathan, tell me you did not cheat on her." His mother said disappointed. "I know how you are with girls but honestly Nathan really?"
"I didn't cheat on her! Brooke just said that!" Nathan exclaimed standing up. "I need air." Nathan said walking away.
"Don't walk away from your mother." Keith called after him but he kept going.
"Let him go." Brooke said glaring at her parents. "He didn't cheat on her."
"Why didn't he tell her that then?" Karen asked.
"She wouldn't let him." Lucas said speaking up. "She was hurt, which I understand but Nathan explained it to me."
"I'll be right back." Lydia said standing up. She made her way out of the hospital in search for Nathan. She found him on a bench outside sitting with his head in his hands. Lydia gently rubbed his back. Nathan looked up surprised to see her there.
"Are you in love with my daughter?" Lydia asked softly. A sob escaped Nathan's lips, he couldn't stop it.
"Y-y-yes." Nathan stuttered out. Lydia pulled him closer to her. "What if I never get to tell her?"
"You will." Lydia said firmly. "Haley is a strong girl, we both know that. She will make it."
"She has too." Nathan said as they both cried.
An hour later the doctor came back out. Lydia, Jimmy, and Lucas all stood to hear the news.
"How is she?" Jimmy asked immediately.
"We managed to stop the bleeding. She managed to pull through the surgery pretty well."
"Is she awake?" Lydia asked.
"Right now she is in a coma. It's basically a waiting game for when she will wake up."
"When can we see her?" Lucas asked.
"She's in room 123, only two at a time. Only family."The doctor answered. Karen then glanced behind them at the Scotts.
"We are all family." Karen answered. The doctor gave her a skeptical look before nodding.
"Thank you doctor." Jimmy said as the doctor excused himself.
"Mom, Dad you guys go first." Lucas said. "Tell her I love her." Lydia and Jimmy nodded before taking off for Haley's room. Lydia went in and immediately kissed Haley's forehead.
"Hey Haley bob its your mom." Lydia said shakily.
"And you dad." Jimmy added. "We need you to wake up."
"We love you so much." Lydia added. They stayed and talk to her for a few minutes.
Lucas and Brooke were next to go in. Brooke squeezed Lucas' hand tighter when she saw Haley hooked up to the machines. She was had a few cuts and bruises and a bandage on her head. She had a bad cut that needed stitches.
"Hey little sis. It's me your big brother." Lucas said shakily as he leaned down to kiss her forehead on the opposite side of the bandage.
"I'm here too tutorgirl. You need to wake up soon, okay? How else am I going to survive Duke without you?" Brooke said as a sob escaped her lips. She reached forward to take Haley's hand.
"Nate's a mess Hales. You need to wake up and here his side of the story. He really cares about you." Lucas told her.
"I hate seeing her this way." Brooke whispered with tears streaming down her cheeks as she turned to look at him. Lucas wrapped his arm around her and pulled her closer kissing her head.
"So do I." He whispered. "We should get Nathan."
"Can you? I just want to talk to her for a minute." Brooke asked softly.
"Of course." Lucas said kissing Brooke softly on the lips before kissing Haley's head once more. "I love you Hales." Lucas whispered to Haley before leaving Brooke alone.
"Hey tutorgirl." Brooke said taking the seat next to her. "I wish you told me what was going on with you and Nate. I could have helped. Your my best friend Hales." Brooke said as more tears came. "Nathan's a mess, everyone is. We need you back Hales." Brooke whispered as the door opened and her parents came in. "I love you Hales." Brooke whispered squeezing her hand once more before standing. "Where's Nathan?"
"He's having a hard time. He's blaming himself. Luke's trying to get him to come in." Karen answered. Brooke nodded.
"I'll go help." Brooke said hugging her parents before leaving. Karen took Brooke's seat.
"Hey sweetie, it's Karen. You need to wake up okay. We all need you. Your like a second daughter to me it kills me to see you like this." Karen said looking up at her husband. Keith gently squeezed Karen's shoulder.
"Hey kiddo. You need to get better we still have the whole summer ahead of us." Keith said with a sad smile. "We all love you.." Keith said trailing off when Nathan stepping into the room. His eyes immediately zoned onto Haley. Karen made her way over to hug him.
"Talk to her honey. She can still hear us." Karen said as she let go of him. Keith gently patted him back as they excused themselves. Nathan slowly made his way over to the chair. He placed a kiss on her forehead before sitting down. He then took her small into his larger on.
"Hey baby, it's me." Nathan said taking a deep breath. "I need you to wake up so I can explain everything to you. I never meant to hurt you...Just open your beautiful brown eyes. I need you to be okay." Nathan said as he tried to wipe his tears.
Meanwhile in Haley's comatose state she was having different flashbacks from her and Nathan's relationship. The good parts.
Flashbacks.
The night after their first kiss..
It was movie night was Brooke and Lucas. Haley and Nathan chose a couch to themselves which they usually got anyway. Haley wasn't sure what was going on with them. Her mind was racing through the whole movie. Her and Nathan were sitting on the couch with a blanket but they were barely touching. Haley was worried he regretted it until she felt him reach over and take her hand intertwining their fingers together. She glanced over at him and smiled.
Later that night after the movie ended they all decided to call it an early night and head to bed. Brooke was already in their room and Lucas had went to his and Nathan's.
"Okay well goodnight." Haley said not sure if she should kiss him as she went to open the door. Nathan grabbed her arm to stop her. "What?"
"You forgot something." Nathan said with a smirk as he leaned in and kissed her. Haley kissed him back smiling into the kiss. She was still smiling when they broke apart. "Night." Nathan said with a smile.
"Goodnight." Haley whispered as she walked into her room.
The next day Nathan and Haley went for another run but instead of running they stopped halfway.
"What's the matter?" Haley asked trying to catch her breath.
"Nothing." Nathan said with a smile as Haley looked confused then Nathan pulled her too him and kissed her. She leaned back again a tree as she kissed him back.
"I thought we were suppose to be running." Haley said smirking as they pulled away.
"This is so much better than running." Nathan said kissing her again.
One night Brooke suggest a sleepover in the girls room. They all agreed. They were up talking for a while.
"I'm tired." Brooke said with a yawn.
"We should go to bed." Haley said climbing into bed as Lucas climbed into Brooke's bed.
"Where are you going to sleep Nate?" Lucas asked.
"I'll just make a bed on the floor." Nathan answered. Haley sat up.
"Don't be stupid." Haley said rolling her eyes as she scooted over in her bed making room for him. Brooke and Lucas looked confused. "What? It's a big bed. He's one of my oldest friends I'm not going to make him sleep on the floor." Haley said shaking her head laughing. They both nodded. Nathan smirked and climbed into bed. "Keep your hands to yourself buddy." Haley joked as Nathan held up his hands defensively.
"I'll behave myself." Nathan said as Haley smiled and he climbed under the covers.
"Someone turn off the light." Brooke whined.
"I will." Lucas said getting up to turn off the lights. "Can we listen to music?" Lucas asked. He liked falling asleep to music.
"Yeah." Haley answered. He turned it on and got back into bed. Haley had her back to Nathan at first. Then she felt him place a kiss on her neck pulling her closer. Haley smiled and turned to face him. Nathan kissed her immediately.
"What happened to behaving?" Haley teased as they pulled away. She made sure to whisper so Lucas and Brooke wouldn't hear over the music.
"Sorry, I can't. Your too beautiful." Nathan said giving her a peck on the lips.
"Your quite the charmer." Haley whispered teasingly.
"You haven't even seen my A game yet." Nathan whispered back as Haley laughed softly.
"Lord help me if that's true." Haley said kissing him.
Another night Haley was laying in her bed trying to fall asleep when the door opened and Lucas snuck in. He quietly climbed into Brooke's bed not realizing Haley was awake. She heard Brooke giggle.
"What are you doing in here?" Brooke whispered.
"I missed you." Lucas said kissing her.
"Shh Haley's sleeping." Brooke whispered.
"Actually, I'm not." Haley said sitting up. Haley then got a good idea. "I'll go sleep in Lucas' room so you guys can be alone.
"No Hales you don't have to leave." Lucas said quickly. "We were just going to go to sleep."
"Yeah, it's your room too." Brooke added.
"It's okay, your guys need alone time." Haley said shaking her head as she stood up. "I can sleep in Lucas bed."
"Are you sure?" Lucas asked.
"Totally." Haley said as she opened the bedroom door. "Have fun you too."
"Thanks tutorgirl your the best!" Brooke called after her as she left. Haley then made her way to Lucas and Nathan's room. She opened the door and snuck in. She immediately climbed into Nathan's bed. Nathan woke up immediately.
"Hales?" He whispered.
"Yeah." Haley said giving him a quick kiss.
"Where's Lucas?" Nathan asked confused looking around.
"In my room with Brooke. I gave them alone time." Haley said giggling.
"Oh yeah." Nathan said smirking as he kissed her again. Their kisses grew more intense as Nathan rolled Haley on her back and climbed on top of her. They continued kissing as Nathan trailed his hand down her side as the other raked through her hair. He then let his hand slide up her shirt. Previous times Haley had always stopped him. Haley was lost in the kiss but then she did grab his hand. Nathan pulled his lips away from hers. "Sorry." He mumbled resting his forehead against hers.
"It's okay..It's just..." Haley trailed off. "I'm sorry, I'm totally not being fair to you." Haley said. She knew he was used to girls just giving it away but she wasn't like that.
"Don't apologize." Nathan said lifting her chin making her look at him. "Haley, I care about you a lot. And this..thing between us it's special. I won't rush you. It's not about sex with me when your ready I'll be too." Haley then kissed him as passionately as she could before pushing him away. He gave her a confused look. She smiled then sat up a little to pull off her shirt. "Haley..." Nathan said stunned.
"I'm not ready for sex yet." Haley said bluntly. "You are right this thing with us is special, your special to me. I may not be ready for sex but I may not be opposed to other things." Haley said coyly as Nathan smirked as Haley pulled his head back down to hers.
End of flashbacks.
It was now the next day and Haley still hadn't woken up. Lydia and Jimmy spent the night with her while they convinced everyone to go home and sleep. They were all reluctant bu tin the end they went. Lucas, Brooke, and Nathan all came back around 9 the next morning and convinced Lydia and Jimmy to go home for a few hours and sleep while they sat with Haley. After a while Nathan said he needed some air, the truth was seeing her still unconscious was killing him. Brooke and Lucas were both sitting next to her bed when her hand moved.
"Did you see that?" Brooke asked hoping she wasn't imagining it.
"Yeah." Lucas answered standing up. "Hales?" Haley's eyes slowing fluttered opened.
"Nathan?" Haley whispered. She then looked around. "Where's Nathan?" She asked.
"He went outside. I'll go get him." Brooke said as Haley nodded. "I'm glad your awake." Haley gave her a small smile as Brooke raced out the door.
"I'm sorry about your car." Haley whispered.
"I don't care about the car." Lucas said kissing her forehead. "I'm just glad your awake!"
"How long was I out?" Haley asked trying to sit up a little but winced.
"Careful. You have broken ribs." Lucas said urgently. "You've been in a coma for a little over twelve hours." Haley nodded. "Nathan's a mess Hales. You need to talk to him. I know what you think happened but it didn't. I believe him, I just hope you do." Lucas said as she nodded.
"I will." Haley answered honestly.
"Let me get the doctor." Lucas said as she nodded.
Meanwhile Brooke was looking everywhere for Nathan. Finally she ran outside to find Nathan. She spotted him on a bench. "Nathan!" She yelled making his head snap up.
"What happened?" Nathan asked urgently jumping up out of his seat. "Is she okay?" Nathan asked quickly.
"She's awake!" Brooke said with a smile. Nathan let out a sigh of relief. "What are you waiting for?"
"Does she even want to talk to me?" Nathan asked now unsure if he should go in.
"Your thing she asked for." Brooke told him seriously as his head snapped up to look at her. "Go get your girl." Brooke said as Nathan smiled and ran into the hospital.
Once Nathan got to the room he stopped in the doorway to let the doctor out. Lucas looked up to see him. He then pointed to him tell Haley to look over at him. Haley turned her head and gave him a sad smile. Lucas then excused himself and met Brooke in the hall.
"Hi." Haley said softly.
"Hi." Nathan said taking the seat next to her bed. "How are you feeling?"
"Like I flipped a car." Haley said attempting to joke up Nathan didn't find it funny.
"It's not funny." Nathan said sternly.
"I'm sorry." Haley said wincing a little.
"You scared the hell out of me." Nathan told her honestly. Nathan grabbed her hand and was surprised when she didn't pull it away. "I need you to know that I never hooked up with Carrie. I was way to drunk and went to lay down I woke up with her on top of me when you walked in. I was stupid and never should have gotten that drunk. I swear I would never do that to you, I've tried telling you that for a year. When we go that call and I thought I almost lost you for good, I freaked out. I can't live with out..I was so scared." Nathan said and the next thing Haley knew he broke down into tears. He leaned his head on her arm and cried. "I was so scared I was going to lose you." Nathan cried. Haley had never once seen him cry in her life. That's how she knew he was telling the truth. She could feel him shaking against her as he sobbed. Haley reached her other hand over and gently ran her hand through his hair. She had tears streaking down her cheeks too. All she could do was gently stroke his head as he cried. Once he managed to pull himself together and sat up. He saw tears running down Haley's cheeks. He stood up and lifted his hand to wipe the tears as she gave him a sad smiled. "I hope you believe me...because I'm so in love with you. I was then and I still am." Nathan said as Haley stared into his eyes holding his gaze.
"I believe you." Haley whispered. She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his. They both moaned softly at the feeling of their lips touching again as they kissed. Haley winced pulling away. "I love you too." Haley said leaning forward to give him one more peck on the lips as she winced.
"Are you okay?" Nathan asked.
"It just hurt." Haley answered referring to her injuries.
"You should lie back down." Nathan said as he kissed her forehead pushing her back. Nathan went to sit down but Haley's voice stopped him.
"Nate?" Haley said.
"Yeah Haley." Nathan answered.
"It's Hales." Haley corrected him with a smiled.
"Hales." Nathan said smiling.
"Will you hold me?" Haley whispered softly. "Lay next to me." She clarified.
"I don't want to hurt you.." Nathan said tentatively.
"You won't." Haley said. She pushed her self up on her arms scooting over on the bed to make room for him. She winced as she moved.
"Hales.."Nathan said worried. She just shook her head.
"I'm fine." Haley said quickly. Nathan looked at her skeptically. She reached out and grabbed his hand tugging on it. "Please. I just need you to hold me." Nathan nodded he couldn't say no to her. He took off his shoes as he carefully climbed into bed. He carefully wrapped and arm around her shoulders and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"You okay?" Nathan asked as she shifted a little.
"Perfect."Haley whispered. Nathan smiled as he gave her a quick kiss. Nathan pulled away gently resting his forehead against hers carefully not touching the bandage.
"I thought I was going to lose you forever.." Nathan whispered.
"So did I." Haley whispered back. Nathan kissed the top of her head as she snuggled closer without hurting herself.
"You should rest." Nathan said. Haley nodded.
"You should too." Haley said. She could tell her hadn't slept all night. They fell asleep in each others arms. That's were everyone else found them when they came back. They all smiled, thankful they had made up.
Author's note: Thank you everyone for the reviews. Plus keep them coming. Let me know what you think. What do you think should happen next???
P.S if you read my other story I will update them soon I promise.