Sorry for the long wait. I had a final today, which was really easy. Only three more to go, then I'm free :) Anyway, this chapter is called "Give Your Heart A Break" because it's the climax, and I took a few lines from the song by Demi Lovato; If you haven't heard it, look it up :) The beginning is fluffy, but you're going to be on the edge of your seat at the end! You can probably assume what happened to Haley in this chapter, but next chapter will clear that up! Enjoy: ) (Thanks for the reviews!)
Nathan frowned as he ran out of his office, and into the hall way where he was watching Haley's figure retreat towards the exit.
"Haley!" He called.
Haley turned around and looked at the lady at the front desk who was giving her a dirty glare. She bit her lip and discreetly pointed her head to the door. Nathan understood what she meant, and let her walk out of the door. A few seconds later, he also exited the building and followed Haley to her car.
"Are you okay Hales?" Nathan asked softly.
Haley took a sharp breath. "Does it look like I'm okay?" She snapped.
Nathan's eyes widened at her tone. "Look, I'm sorry-" Nathan began.
Haley's face softened. "I'm sorry too. I'm not mad at you, I just really hate this situation, and don't even get me started on Rach-hoe." Haley joked.
Nathan laughed. "Yeah, I hate her. I'm not a fan of this situation either, but we have to do it if we want to be together. I can tell Rachel that I'm seeing someone so that she stops coming on to me, but she doesn't have to know it's you. But Hales, you have to know that I'm not into her. I don't like how she comes on to me, and I know it must've been hard for you to watch that. If someone came onto you in front of me I would have punched him, so thank you for being the better person. You always do the right thing, and I'm so proud of you." Nathan smiled, and gently cupped Haley's cheek.
Haley smiled widely. "Okay, thank you." She said as she hopped on her tip toes and placed a light kiss on his cheek.
Nathan grinned, "So what time should I pick you and Jackson up tonight?"
"Is six okay?" Haley asked while nervously playing with her pinky ring.
Nathan nodded. "That's perfect, and Hales, don't be nervous. Everything will be fine. I promise."
Haley looked up into his clear blue eyes and smiled. "I hope so."
"So are we going to tell him at dinner or..?"
"I think you can come over after dinner, and then we can tell him." Haley suggested.
"Bribing the kid with food?" Nathan joked.
Haley giggled. "Something like that."
"Okay, I'll see you tonight babe." Nathan said and quickly placed a chaste kiss on Haley's lips, praying that no one saw.
Haley stood there blushing, and got into her car.
"Bye!"
-23-
Haley stood in her bathroom applying her mascara, as Jackson came running into the room with a giant smile on his face.
"I'm so excited!" He exclaimed.
Haley looked at her son through the mirror and smiled. "I'm excited too."
"Do you like Nathan, mommy?"
Haley's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"
"Like do you want to be all mushy and gushy with him?"
Haley laughed, and knelt down next to her son. "Uh, well, Nathan is very important to me."
Jackson just shrugged. "Okay."
Haley giggled, and straightened out her striped blue, red, and white dress. "How do I look?" She asked.
"Pretty!" Jackson gushed.
Haley smiled, "Thank you."
A minute later, Nathan knocked lightly on the door, and Jackson practically flew out of the bathroom, and ran down the stairs.
"Jackson, don't answer the door please." Haley called. She knew it was probably Nathan, but she still wasn't sure.
Jackson jumped up and down as he waited by the door. "Hurry!" He exclaimed.
Haley walked down the stairs and laughed. "I'm coming, I'm coming." She joked.
"Can I open the door now?" Jackson begged while pouting his bottom lip.
Haley giggled, and stood at the bottom of the steps, "Yes."
"Yay!" Jackson cheered, and jumped up so that he could unlock the door and open it.
When the door swung open Nathan smiled at the little anxious little boy. "Hey bud!"
Jackson's face broke out into a wide smile, and his blue eyes glittered in the light. "Hi Nathan!"
Haley's cheeks started to hurt from smiling at the interaction between her favorite boys.
Nathan lifted Jackson off the ground, and hugged him while greeting Haley. "Hey beauti- I mean, Hales." He winked.
Haley's cheeks reddened. "Hey loser."
Jackson's eyes widened like saucers. "Mommy! It's nice to call people that!"
"Yeah Hales, that was really mean." Nathan joked.
Haley playfully rolled her eyes. "Ha Ha." She deadpanned. "Sorry, I won't say it again."
Nathan smiled, and pulled Haley into a sideways hug. "Good. Oh wait, before I forget, I actually have something for you guys."
Placing Jackson back on the ground, Nathan pulled out two Charlotte Bobcat tickets.
Haley gasped, and Jackson started to jump up and down screaming excitedly.
"I promised you guys I'd get tickets. The game is on Saturday, so I hope we can all go together." Nathan explained.
Haley was about to run over and kiss Nathan but she knew she couldn't do that in front of Jackson just yet, so she settled for a hug, and Jackson was caught in the middle, so he hugged Nathan's legs.
"Thank you Nate, that was really sweet."
"Can we go Mama? Please!" Jackson cheered.
Haley giggled. "Yes, we can definitely go."
"YAY!" Jackson cheered, while continuing to jump up and down. "Nathan's the best!"
Nathan chuckled. "Thanks Bud, I'm really excited to go with you guys."
Haley smiled, while Nathan suddenly pulled out two roses from behind his back. "I promised you the second time, there'd be two roses." He winked.
Jackson looked up at the exchange and furrowed his brows, "What does that mean?"
Haley blushed and graciously took the flowers from Nathan.
"I like to give you mom flowers." Nathan explained.
Jackson was still confused by the adults, but his stomach started to growl, making him realize his sudden hunger. "I'm hungry!" He pouted.
Nathan grabbed Jackson and Haley's hand so that he was in the middle of them. "Okay, let's go then."
"Where are we going?" Jackson asked while him and Nathan waited on the porch so that Haley could lock up.
"It's a surprise." Nathan grinned.
"What's a surprise?" Haley asked as she made her way over to them.
"Where we're going to go for dinner." Nathan smirked.
Haley groaned. "I hate surprises."
"I know." Nathan chuckled while opening the door to his Range Rover, and buckling Jackson into the seat. He then made his way to the passenger door so that he could open it for Haley, and helped her in. He walked around to the driver seat and climbed in, and clapped his hands together. "Okay, you ready?" He asked while adjusting his rear-view mirror.
"Yep!" Jackson exclaimed while popping the 'p'.
Haley smiled, while biting her lip. "Yeah." She breathed excitedly. She was excited to see what Nathan had planned for them.
The three of them engaged in small talk about Jackson's recent school play, and about the Bobcats.
Finally, after about a 10 minute drive, Nathan pulled up in front of a family style restaurant, located on the docks.
"I love this place!" Haley gushed.
Nathan smiled, and got out to help Haley and Jackson out, as they walked into the restaurant holding hands, with Jackson in the middle.
Nathan politely smiled at the hostess, and walked over to the podium. "Reservations for Scott, party of three." He said.
The hostess looked up, and her eyes practically popped out of her head, realizing that 'the' Nathan Scott was talking to her. She was in her early twenties, probably still in college, and had long black hair, with green eyes.
"You're Nathan Scott." She squealed.
Nathan smiled curtly, "Yeah."
"I didn't know you were married, and had a son! Oh well! Your wife is beautiful! And you're son is so adorable!" She practically screamed.
Haley felt her cheeks flush, and she stood there awkwardly, while Nathan struggled to form a sentence.
"Um she's not.. I mean.. we're just.. uh she's my... we're uh.. friends." He choked out.
"Oops! Sorry!" The girl replied embarrassed, while she led them to a table on the docks over looking the water and handed them their menu's.
Nathan sat across from Haley and Jackson, and smiled shyly.
"So, I can't believe Nathan Scott is here!" The hostess gushed to ta waitress near by.
Haley giggled and rolled her eyes as she heard them talking.
"Why is he here with those people?"
"I don't know, he said he was friends with them. You should go for him."
"Thanks. I think I will!" The waitress gushed, as she unbuttoned a button from her white top, and sauntered over to the table.
"Hi I'm Kylie, I'll be your server today." She purred to Nathan, ignoring Haley and Jackson.
Nathan looked up and the curly haired blonde, whose boobs were practically spilling out of her shirt. Nathan involuntarily rolled his eyes. He hated girls who tried so hard.
"Can I get a Pepsi, please?" He asked politely.
Kylie giggled girlishly, and smiled. "Of course. Can I get you anything else?" She asked while bending over a bit more.
Nathan wanted to gag. "Yeah you can ask them for their drinks." He snapped while pointing to Haley and Jackson.
The waitress frowned. "What do you want?" She growled.
Haley's eyes widened, and looked at Nathan who was ready to snap. "Can I have a water with lemon please?" She asked trying to be polite, "And he'll have a chocolate milk shake."
"Kay." The girl spat, and walked away.
Nathan sighed. "I'm sorry, that totally just screwed this night up."
Haley smiled. "No it didn't. You can't help that you're famous, and good looking. If I were them I'd do the same thing." She flirted.
Nathan grinned. "No you wouldn't. You're better than that."
"I can't believe that girl thought I was your wife!" Haley joked.
Nathan raised an eyebrow, "What would be wrong with that?"
Haley's face flushed, and felt a familiar fluttering in her stomach at the prospect of being 'Mrs. Scott.'.
Whoa! Slow Down!
"Nothing, uh... never mind." Haley said as she looked down at Jackson who was busy coloring.
Nathan nodded, understanding that he couldn't talk about their relationship while Jackson was present.
A few minutes later the perky waitress came back carrying the drinks. "Here you go." She smiled at Nathan, and 'accidentally' brushed her hand against his, she giggled and Nathan just rolled his eyes.
Kylie practically threw Haley and Jackson's drinks on the table, causing some of the water from Haley's drink to spill on her dress.
"Oh my god! I'm so sorry!" The waitress faked an apology.
Haley just bit her tongue, and grabbed a napkin.
Nathan looked at the waitress with fire in his eyes. "That was uncalled for!" Nathan declared.
"It was an accident!" The waitress said, feigning 'innocence.'
"I'd like to speak with your manager please." Nathan said.
Kylie's face turned into stone. "No please, I'm sorry."
Haley looked up from wiping her dress, and bit her lip. "Nathan, it's fine, it's just water."
Nathan clenched his jaw, "I don't care, that was not an accident. She should be fired."
Haley smiled at Nathan's concern, but turned to the waitress who was freaking out.
"It's okay, don't get your manager, but please stop flirting with Nathan." Haley declared in a strict voice. She then turned to look at Jackson who wasn't paying attention, and whispered to the waitress, "He's mine." She grinned coyly.
The girls eyes widened and her mouth fell open, but quickly walked away to try and hold onto her pride.
Nathan chuckled. "That was very humble of you Miss. James."
Haley shrugged, "If she pulls something again, there's no way I'm going to hold back. I can't stand watching girls fawn over you. I mean like, hello, I'm standing right here!"
"I know. It's ridiculous."
Haley grinned, "I bet you love it."
"What?"
"How all these beautiful girls just throw themselves at you."
Nathan shrugged, "Yeah in the beginning it was like a dream come true, but now it's getting annoying. Plus, I only care about this one beautiful girl who is willing to throw herself at me." Nathan winked.
Haley rolled her eyes, but couldn't help the wide smile that broke out on her face. "You with all of your lines, Mr. Scott."
"Are they working?" He joked.
Haley bit her lip, to suppress a smile. "I don't know, you'll have to wait and see later." She winked back, and smiled flirtatiously.
Nathan groaned. "You're killing me James."
Jackson suddenly looked up from his drawing, and scrunched his nose. "You guys are acting funny."
Nathan gulped, "What do you mean, little man?"
"I don't know, you're acting like Uncle Lucas and Aunt Brooke. It's weird."
Haley blushed. "Nathan's just being silly."
"Right. I'm silly." Nathan said, while grabbing two straws and sticking them up his nose. "See? I'm a walrus!" He joked.
Jackson broke out into a fit of loud giggles, and Haley couldn't help but laugh. "Nathan! That's gross!" She said in between laughs.
Nathan smiled, and scrunched his nose, causing Jackson to laugh more.
Jackson then repeated Nathan's actions and stuck two straws in his nose. "Look Mommy, I can do it too!"
Haley giggled, and playfully rolled her eyes, "You guys are ridiculous."
Jackson furrowed his brows, "What does that even mean?"
"She think's we're crazy!" Nathan explained.
Just then, one of Haley's student's walked over to their table. "Miss. James! Hi!"
Nathan grew embarrassed and took the straws out of his nose and hid looked at his feet, while Haley laughed loudly causing people to look over at them.
"Hi Jillian! How are you?" Haley asked sweetly.
"I'm good, thanks."
"This is my son Jackson, and you know Coach Scott, already." Haley introduced her student to her son.
"Oh my gosh! He's so adorable!" She gushed at Jackson.
"Thanks." Haley smiled while she looked at her son who was blushing.
"How old is he?" Jillian asked.
"He just turned five." Haley smiled.
"Hi Jackson, I'm Jillian."
Jackson's face turned beat red, and waved shyly, causing Jillian to giggle.
"Say hi, Jackson." Haley whispered.
"Hi." Jackson replied barely above a whisper.
"Sorry, he's a little shy." Haley said to her student. "So this must be awkward for you. It's not every day you see a teacher outside of class."
Jillian laughed. "No, it's okay. You're my favorite teacher!" She gushed. "I'm actually applying for a job here, I love this place!"
Haley smiled, "Good luck! I hope you get it."
Nathan cleared his throat and decided to speak up, "Yeah, good luck!"
"Thank you! So are you guys like on a date?" Jillian smiled
Haley felt her cheeks start to burn, while Nathan visibly gulped.
Jillian laughed, sensing the awkwardness "It's okay, I won't tell anyone. You're such a cute couple! I totally called it!"
Haley ran her lip through her teeth, "Thanks Jill."
Nathan smirked, "Have a good night."
"Thanks! You too. Bye Jackson!" Jillian smiled, and walked away, while Jackson continued to sit in the corner and blush.
"I think someone has a crush!" Nathan joked.
Jackson looked up and widened his eyes, "I do not! Girls are gross!"
Nathan smirked, "Your mom isn't gross."
"Except her." Jackson recovered.
Haley giggled. 'Thanks buddy."
"What about me?" Nathan playfully pouted.
"Thanks for not thinking I'm gross, too, Nate." Haley joked.
"Yeah, you're definitely not gross." He winked, while his eyes roamed over her body causing her to blush.
"So Jackson, I had my first girlfriend when I was five." Nathan said.
Haley's eyes widened, "I thought you never had a girl friend!"
"Jealous much?"
"Of a five year old? Definitely." Haley said sarcastically.
"Really Nathan?" Jackson piped up.
Nathan smiled, "Yeah. Her name was Lucy, and we shared our lunches together every day, and she beat me in basketball at recess."
"That's sweet." Haley gushed.
Nathan rolled his eyes, "You're such a dork."
"Then what happened?" Jackson asked, while taking a sip of his drink.
"Well, then she tried to kiss me but I thought kissing was gross so I ran away."
"Nathan! That's mean!" Haley scolded while placing a hand over her heart. "You probably broke her heart!"
Nathan chuckled, "Well how else did you think I got my reputation?"
Haley rolled her eyes, "Well Jackson is going to be a gentleman, right buddy?"
Jackson smiled, as he looked at Nathan who was shaking his head and silently mouthing the word 'no way'.
"No way!" Jackson declared. "I'm gonna date lots and lots of girls!"
Haley's mouth fell open. "You aren't allowed to date until you're thirty!"
"Thirty? Really Hales? That's rough." Nathan joked.
"I'm sure if you had a daughter you wouldn't let her even look at a boy." Haley accused jokingly.
Nathan's nostrils flared. "You got that right."
Haley giggled, "Seriously?"
"Yeah, boys are jerks. I wouldn't want my daughter's heart to get broken."
Haley's heart warmed in her chest. "Aw! That's so cute!"
Nathan smiled, "I think if I ever have children I want a son and a daughter."
"That sounds nice, but if I don't have any more kids, I'm happy with my Jack." She said looking at her son.
Jackson crossed his arms over his chest, "I want a baby brother or sister!"
Haley blushed, "Maybe one day."
"Why can't I have one now?"
Nathan snickered, while Haley's mouth went dry. "Mommy's need Daddy's to have babies." Nathan explained.
"Well who's my Daddy?" Jackson asked while furrowing his brows.
Haley bit her lip, and her heart stopped in her chest.
"Jackson, we discussed this. Not everyone has Daddy's." Haley explained.
"Can Nathan be my Dad?" Jackson asked.
Nathan started to choke on his soda, and Haley almost stopped breathing.
"Uhhh.." Nathan said. "Well..."
"Can you be my brother?" Jackson asked excitedly.
Haley started to giggle at the look of horror on Nathan's face.
"Uhhh..."
Haley turned to look at Jackson who was bobbing up and down in his seat anxiously.
"Sweetie, Nathan can't be your brother, because, well..." Haley started, and looked over at Nathan who was about to have a panic attack. "He's my boyf-"
"Hi, are you ready to order your food now?" Kylie suddenly came up to their table, and flipped her hair over her shoulder.
Haley exhaled sharply.
Bitch.
Nathan took a deep breath, "Yeah, those two will have Mac n Cheese." He said smiling, and Kylie gave him a strange look.
Haley giggled, "And he'll have the Prime Rib, please."
"Uh- Okay.." She drawled out. "It'll be out soon." She explained while walking away.
Nathan laughed, and Jackson asked, "How'd you know I wanted the Mac n Cheese?"
"I'm a mind reader." He joked.
Haley giggled, "I didn't want Mac n Cheese."
Nathan suddenly panicked, "Wait what? You didn't! I thought it was your fave-"
"I'm kidding, I did want it. They make the best here, I always get it."
Nathan sighed happily, "Thank god. You scarred me!"
Haley smirked, "Gotcha!"
"So Jackson, you liked that girl Jillian?"
Jackson turned beat read, and Nathan snickered. "Aw you're blushing just like your mom!"
Haley bit her lip, "I don't blush!"
"Yes you do! You're blushing right now!"
Haley put her face in her hands, and felt the warmth rising. "Oh."
Nathan smiled, "I think it's really cute."
Jackson also put his face in his hands, "She was pretty."
"Who? Oh Jillian?" Nathan asked.
Jackson nodded shyly.
"Aww! She's such a sweet girl!" Haley gushed. "Only, she's 11 years older than you."
Nathan smiled, "Yeah, so anyone else you interested in little man?"
Jackson bit his lip, "Well, there's this girl named Madison..."
"Madison Smith!?" Haley declared.
Jackson pursed his lips and nodded quickly.
"She's the girl on your basketball team, right?" Nathan asked.
Jackson, again, nodded.
"Nice! You should go for it!"
"Nathan!" Haley hissed. "He's five!"
"So?"
"So he will not be dating at five!"
Nathan chuckled, "I'm just playing around. But Jackson, don't be shy."
Haley rolled her eyes, "You better not be teaching my son bad things."
"I won't." Nathan smirked. "I'm a professional."
Haley scoffed, "Right."
Nathan chuckled, "I'll be right back, I need to go to the bathroom."
"Okay" Jackson and Haley said at the same time, and he let out a small chuckle.
Haley and Jackson were discussing one of Jackson's favorite books, when suddenly someone tapped on Haley's shoulder.
She turned around and gasped. "Mike! Hi! How are you?"
"I'm pretty good. How are you?"
"Great! What's up? I haven't seen you in a while."
"Oh not much, my mom's been sick, so I'm sorry we never got around to a second date." He apologized.
Haley bit down on her lip, "Oh, uh, it's okay."
Mike shook his head, "I feel really bad. I had a really fun time, and I wanted to do it again."
"It's okay." Haley's stomach fluttered, but not for the right reasons. She saw Nathan coming back, and he didn't look happy.
"So how about tomorrow? Are you busy?" Mike asked. "We can go to the movies or something?"
Nathan suddenly walked back to the table, and cleared his throat.
Mike turned around and gulped, "Oh! Hey Nathan. What are you doing here?"
"I'm with Haley." He said curtly.
"Oh! Oh, god! I'm sorry! I didn't know that you two.. were.. uh"
"We're not!" Haley quickly lied.
"Oh, okay." Mike drawled out. "So then do you want to go out tomorrow?"
Nathan clenched his jaw. "She can't." He sheathed.
"Uh okay, what about Saturday?"
"I'm sorry Mike, you're a great guy, but I don't think so."
Mike frowned, 'Okay, I understand. Have a good night."
"You too, Bye." Haley sighed.
When Mike walked away, Nathan spat. "I hate him."
Haley rolled her eyes, "Why?"
"He's a dic- I mean jerk."
"Nice save." Haley chided.
"Sorry." Nathan slumped. "I just don't like him."
Haley reached across the table and put Nathan's hand in hers. "Well I don't like him either, so relax."
Nathan smiled, "Good."
They shared an intense gaze filled with a mixture of lust and admiration.
"I'm sorry about tonight. I knew we should have went some where more private." Nathan muttered.
Haley smiled, "It's okay, I don't mind. I love it here. The water is beautiful." She said looking out past the docs.
"Yeah it is beautiful." Nathan said continuing to stare at Haley, as a slight blush crept up on her cheeks.
Finally, the waitress came with their food, and the three of them ate while engaging in small talk.
...
About twenty minutes later, when they were done, Kylie came with the check and slipped her number into the pamphlet.
Nathan rolled his eyes.
"What?" Haley asked.
"She slipped her number in here."
Haley pursed her lips together, and scoffed. "Unbelievable."
Nathan smirked while taking the piece of paper and ripping in half. "I won't be needing that."
Haley giggled, "You better not."
"The only number I need is yours."
Haley giggled, "You're such a flirt."
"You like it." Nathan said while throwing money on the table for a tip, and standing up to help Haley up.
"Can we get ice cream now?" Jackson asked.
Nathan chuckled, "Dude, you just ate, you're still hungry?"
"I'm growing!" Jackson defended himself.
"Good thing, other wise you'll be like your short pants mom over here." Nathan joked, while Haley playfully punched him.
"Hey!"
Nathan put his arms around Haley, and gently squeezed her. "I'm joking. I like that your short."
"Yeah, okay, Romeo." Haley smiled sarcastically.
Nathan grabbed Jackson's hand, and the three of them made their way down the docks.
"Look at the sunset!" Haley gushed. "It's breathtaking!"
Nathan smiled, "Yeah, it's really nice."
"Let's take a picture!" Haley suggested.
"Alright, let me find some one."
Nathan asked some random guy walking his dog to take a picture, who luckily obliged, and Nathan handed him his phone.
Haley, Nathan, and Jackson all stood against the rails on the pier, with the bright yellow and orange sun glowing behind them, with huge smiles on their faces. The middle age man snapped a photo using Nathan's iPhone, and handed it back to him when he was done. "Nice family." The man praised.
Haley blushed, and Nathan didn't feel like correcting him.
"Thanks man." Nathan said, as the man nodded and walked away.
"Oh! I wanna see!" Haley said excitedly.
Nathan smiled, "It's looking good."
"I love it!" Haley gushed.
Nathan had his arm wrapped around Haley, whose hair was blowing slightly in the wind, and they both had giant smiles sketched across their faces. Jackson was in front of them, and Nathan had his hand on Jackson's shoulder who was also smiling widely. The background was a beautiful sunset that looked like a post card.
Haley watched over Nathan's shoulder as he clicked the photo and made it his lock screen.
"Now I can look at it every day." He smiled.
Haley blushed, "Can you send it to me?"
"Of course." Nathan said, as he clicked the photo again and sent it to Haley.
"Thanks babe-" Haley said, and then slapped her hands over her mouth.
Nathan snickered, but luckily Jackson wasn't paying attention, because he was starring at a man throwing darts at balloons as a game on the pier.
"Nathan! Can we play?"
"Sure." Nathan smiled, and walked over to the game. "Six darts please." Nathan said, as the man in charge of the booth handed him the darts.
Nathan lifted up Jackson so that he could have better aim.
Haley walked over and watched as Nathan helped Jackson throw a dart, and it hit a yellow balloon.
"I did it!" Jackson squealed, as the balloon popped loudly.
Nathan laughed, and clapped. "You did! Good job, bud."
The man then told Jackson he could pick out a prize, so he picked out a big rubber ball with footballs, basketballs, and soccer balls on it.
Nathan smiled, and bought another round of darts. "I'm going to try and win that teddy bear for your mom!" Nathan told Jackson quietly.
After about four tries, a pink balloon popped, causing Jackson to cheer loudly, and Nathan pumped his fit in the air. "Can I get that Brown Teddy bear, please?" Nathan asked, and the man nodded, as he handed Nathan the large stuffed animal. "Thanks."
Haley's eyes widened when she saw the bear, and smiled. "It's so cute!"
"For you."
"Really!?" Haley asked in a giddy voice.
"Of course! Don't say I never gave you anything." Nathan winked.
Haley giggled, and graciously took the bear from Nathan, and hugged it. "I love it! Thank you!"
"Can we get ice cream now?" Jackson asked.
Nathan chuckled, "You have an attention span the size of a worm."
"I'm five!"
Nathan laughed, "Alright kid, let's get ice cream."
Haley grabbed Nathan's hand, as Jackson ran across the pier to wait in line for ice cream.
"This is really great night. Thank you Nathan." Haley said smiling as she looked into Nathan's eyes.
Nathan smiled, "Yeah it is. We should do this more."
"Yeah." Haley agreed contently.
Jackson waited on line, and jumped on the tips of his feet to see the different flavors.
"I want Cookies 'n' Cream please!" He shouted.
Nathan smiled, "Alright, and what about you Hales?"
"The usual." She smiled slyly.
"Alright. Can I get two Mint Chocolate chips, and 1 Cookies 'n' Cream ice creams, please?" Nathan asked the vendor, and handed her the money to pay.
"Here you go." Nathan said as he handed the ice cream to Haley and Jackson, and they walked up the pier enjoying their snacks.
The three of them continued to walk until Haley got cold, so they made their way back to Haley's house.
"Can Nathan sleep over?" Jackson asked as they walked through the front door.
Haley giggled, "Easy there cowboy!"
"Why not!" Jackson pouted.
"We have work tomorrow."
"So? You work at the same place!"
Nathan chuckled, "Maybe another night."
"Aw man!"
"Actually Jackson, we need to talk to you." Haley said as she clasped her hands together.
Jackson furrowed his brow. 'Am I in trouble?"
Nathan and Haley laughed, "No, bud, you're not in trouble."
"Okay, good." He said as he sat on his small basketball bean bag chair in the living room.
Nathan placed his arm around Haley and they stood next to each other looking down at Jackson.
Haley took a deep breath, and Nathan rubbed her back soothingly. "So, you like Nathan, right Jackson?"
Jackson smiled, showing his toothless smile. "Yeah!" He then furrowed his brow, "Why?"
Haley giggled nervously, "Well I like Nathan, too. A lot. Kind of like the way Brooke likes Uncle Luke"
Jackson nodded, still a little confused.
Nathan gulped, and wiped his sweaty palms on his jeans. "I like your mom, Jackson, and I want to make her my girlfriend. Are you okay with that?"
Jackson's face suddenly lit up light a lamp, as he jumped up and clapped wildly. "Yes! Yes! Yes!" Jackson jumped up and down, making the couple chuckle.
Haley looked at Nathan and placed a small, chaste kiss on his lips, making Jackson stick his tongue out.
"Are you gonna kiss a lot?"
Haley giggled, "Only if you're okay with that."
Jackson shrugged, "Okay, but just don't kiss in front of me!"
Nathan chuckled, "Alright buddy, so it's okay if I date your mom?"
"Yeah, you make her very happy." He smiled.
Haley grinned, and rubbed Nathan's chest. "That is very true."
"So you're boyfriend and girlfriend now?" Jackson asked.
Nathan nodded, "Yeah." He said kissing Haley's forehead.
"Are you gonna get married?" Jackson asked curiously.
Nathan's heart stopped, and Haley blushed.
"Uh.." Nathan started.
"Jackson, it's too early for that. Nathan and I just started to date, it doesn't mean we are going to get married, okay?"
"Okay." Jackson shrugged.
Nathan stood there, still speechless.
"I'm so excited!" Jackson cheered.
Haley laughed, "Okay bud, why don't you go get ready for a bath!" She declared.
"Can Nathan come?"
Haley giggled, "We will meet you up in a few minutes, okay?"
"Oh alright!" Jackson pouted, and marched upstairs.
"I'm sorry about that." Haley said as she wrapped her arms around Nathan. 'Are you okay?"
Nathan gulped, 'Yeah, sure, great."
Haley chuckled, "Okay..." She drawled out. "So that went well."
Nathan smiled, "Yeah, I'm glad we told him."
"Me too." Haley agreed, placing another kiss on his lips.
Nathan deepened the kiss as Haley laughed and he made his way over to the couch and pulled Haley down on top of him.
"Nathan!" Haley squealed loudly.
Nathan kissed Haley one more time and started tickling her, as she squirmed around on the leather couch.
"Stop!" She giggled.
"What'd you say?" Nathan joked. "Keep going?"
"Ahhh!" She screamed. "I-I can't br-br-breathe!" She choked out.
Nathan didn't stop tickling her, as she thrashed around on the couch, kicking and punching.
A sudden flashback came flooding back to Haley.
His cold grey eyes bore into hers, as She squeezed her eyes shut, and tried with all of her power to get him off of her.
"Get off of me!" She screamed loudly.
Damien smirked, 'You like that baby?"
"No!" She spat. 'Let- go- of me!" She grit through her teeth.
Damien chuckled evilly, as he wrapped his hands around her neck, causing Haley to choke loudly. Her mind went black, and she felt a strong body shift on top of hers. Damien placed all of his weight on her stomach, causing her to lose her breath. "I-I ca-can't b-bre-breathe!" She struggled to say.
Damien pressed harder on her stomach, as he lifted the knife above his head, and Haley screamed in sheer terror. "NO!"
Damien clenched his jaw, when He felt Haley try to fight him. "Don't move bitch!" He spat, and stabbed the knife into Haley's side.
Haley squeezed her eyes, and screamed a shrill cry. "STOP IT!" She yelled as her shirt started to ride up, creating more access for Nathan to tickle her on the side of her body. Nathan suddenly felt a deep scar on the side of her stomach, and ran his finger along it. "Get the hell off of me!" She continued to scream.
With out thinking, she kicked Nathan in his 'area' and he practically flew off of the couch.
Haley jumped off the couch, with tears springing in her eyes and she ran into a near by closet, and slammed the door. She collapsed on the floor and tried to regain her breath.
Nathan suddenly ran after her, and knocked on the door. "Haley! Are you okay? Did I hurt you?" Nathan asked concerned.
Haley choked out a loud sob, "Go away!"
"Hales, please open up! I'm freaking out." Nathan cried.
Haley blew out a deep breath. 'I need to be alone, please go."
"Baby, I'm not leaving until I know you're okay."
"I'm fine Nathan!" She screamed. "I need time alone."
"Okay, but I'm going to wait out here until you calm down."
Haley sighed. "Nathan, I can't do this." She cried as she opened the door.
Nathan stood there pacing back and forth, and ran to Haley when she opened the door revealing her tear stained face.
He ran into her arms, and Haley stumbled backwards. "Nathan, please, stop." She said barely above a whisper.
"Hales, are you okay? I didn't hurt you did I?"
Haley shook her head as more tears fell from her eyes. "I thought I could do this,,, but I - I can't."
Nathan wrapped his arms around Haley and peered into her puffy eyes. "Can't do what baby?" He asked in a soothing voice.
"This!" She screamed. 'It's not fair to you. I can't be in a relationship."
Nathan's heart stopped. "No Haley, stop. You don't mean that. Please."
Haley put her hand on her forehead. "I need time to think, please just go Nathan."
"Is it something I did?" Nathan asked still looking into her eyes.
"No, it's not you, it's me." Haley cried.
Nathan felt his own tears prickling behind his eyes.
"Hales, you were fine a few minutes ago. What happened baby? Talk to me, please. I'm not giving up on us. We will get through this together- whatever it is."
Haley collapsed into Nathan's arms, and continued to sob. "You're so amazing. How did I get you?"
Nathan furrowed his brow, because he was beyond confused but he didn't ask questions he just gently rubbed Haley's back and kissed her hair. "Are you okay baby?"
Haley swallowed, "Nathan, I know I'm driving you crazy, and I'm sorry, it's just- my past- I can't- I'm not ready-"
"Shh. It's okay. I told you I don't care about your past, you don't need to tell me, I just care about our future, that's all that matters."
Haley kissed Nathan's chest, and made her way up his neck, and finally found his lips. She gave him a deep kiss, and reluctantly pulled away.
"I think you should go."
"Hales-"
"Please Nathan, I'll talk to you tomorrow, just- go."
Nathan sighed. "Haley, I don't want to leave you like this. I'm really worried."
Haley pulled away and threw her hands in the air. "Nathan! Go! I'm fine! I need time, alone, so please leave."
"What about us?" Nathan asked.
Haley bit her lip, as more tears sprang into her eyes. "Nathan, I care so much about you-"
"So do I!"
"-Once you know my past- you're going to leave. I might as well save myself the heart break."
"What are you saying?" Nathan asked.
"I'm saying- I don't want to break your heart- I just- I want to give our hearts a break."
"Haley, if you're not in my life, then my heart isn't worth beating!"
Haley smiled sadly. "I know Nathan, I just think we rushed into things, and I can feel myself falling harder and I'm scarred to tell you my past-"
"So don't tell me!"
"I have to! It's not fair for you!"
"Haley, how do you even know I'm going to freak out?"
"Because you will."
"Don't just jump to assumptions and do something we both don't want. I'm telling you- I'm BEGGING you! Please don't break up with me."
Haley ran a hand through her hair, and sighed deeply. "Nathan, just go before we both say something we're going to regret."
Nathan ran his hand down his face. "Fine, but I'm coming here tomorrow, and I won't leave until I convince you to change your mind."
Haley smiled sadly. "Goodnight Nathan."
Nathan threw his head back and closed his eyes. "I hope you're okay Haley."
With that, he walked to her front door, and ran to his car, collapsing in the drivers seat, as he completely broke down crying.
Haley fell to the floor, hugging her knees as she let out a continuous sob.
Yes I used myself as a character because who wouldn't want to meet Naley?
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