Thanks for all the follows! I didn't know if people would like this. If you haven't already, please check out my other fic "Give Your Heart a Break" I'm mostly going to concentrate on that, but I will definitely continue this because I have really great ideas. Anyway, last chapter mostly was Haley, but this chapter focuses on Nathan's past, also a little bit of Brooke and Lucas. The flashback is in italics, which there will be A LOT of. This story is kind of like two in one Naley when they were 18, and 'present day' Naley. Next chapter will mostly consist of Present day Naley, and when they meet again, but this chapter has a major flashback, which is pretty cute. Anyway, that's my rant. Please be patent for updates. It's finals for the next two weeks, but after that I will update a lot. Enjoy :)
Songs used- Summertime by New Kids on the Block
When the stars go blue- Tim McGraw
Nathan Scott sat in his black Range Rover, as he let out a long, frustrated, groan. He was sitting in his car for the past three hours driving from his hometown Charlotte, to god forsaken Tree Hill. He chuckled lightly thinking about his cousin Lucas Scott. Lucas, as well as his current fiance, Brooke Davis, grew up in Tree Hill. Nathan was really close with his cousin, so he spent a lot of time with him, especially in the summer. When college came, Lucas and Brooke, who were high school sweet hearts, both went to college in New York City. Lucas went to NYU to become an author, and Brooke went to F.I.T for fashion design. They were both excited to move out of North Carolina, because they claimed to hate it. Five years later, they decided they had enough of the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple, and they recently purchased a house in Tree Hill. In one week, they were going to get married in a small white church in Tree Hill, which Brooke always wanted to get married in. Nathan rolled his eyes at the thought. Brooke was obsessed with weddings, and the past eight months, Lucas has been calling Nathan relieving his stress about it. Lucas didn't care where they got married, he just wanted to get married. He didn't waste any time, because four months after they graduated college, Lucas proposed. Nathan remembered receiving the call at one in the morning, and he was truly happy for them. Lucas and Brooke were perfect for each other, and they were so in love. They started dating in junior year of high school, and Nathan knew that Brooke was it for his cousin. Lucas would literally do anything for Brooke, including getting married in a small church in the middle of no where. When Nathan heard the news, he wasn't surprised, he knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. Nathan tended to make fun of his cousin for being so in love, but deep down he was insanely jealous. Not because he was with Brooke, but because he wanted a love like theirs. Nathan gave up on love a long time ago. Growing up, he never understood the concept of love, and didn't believe in it. Why would someone want to be with someone their whole life? He liked his play boy ways, and he could get any girl he wanted. He went to a prestigious prep school in Charlotte, and he practically ruled the would flock to him, and kiss the ground he walked on. Guys wanted to be him, and girls wanted to be with him. He was a complete ass in high school, and used girls for pleasure. The summer before college, was when everything changed.
Nathan closed his eyes, trying to avoid where his mind was about to go, but he couldn't stop. He thought about her all the time. How could he forget? She still had his heart, even if she didn't want it. Haley James. That name echoed through his brain, and his heart ached in his chest, but the butterflies in his stomach started to flutter around. He often found himself dreaming about her, and wondering what she had been up to for the past five years. He had been close to calling her numerous times in college, but he would chicken out and slam his phone shut. He didn't want to get rejected again. He put his heart on the line, and he learned never to do it again. From then on, he went back to his 'man-whoring ways' as Lucas and Brooke called it. He didn't care what anyone thought, he didn't want to fall in love. He had strict rules. No girl was ever allowed to sleep with him more than once. He didn't get attached. Many girls tried to make him change, but he never did. He never had a girl friend in college. His friends, especially Lucas tried to change him, but he never agreed. Sure he went on dates every once and a while, but he usually found flaws in the girls, and he never agreed to a second date. So once he graduated college, he was drafted to the Charlotte Bobcats, where his reputation as a play boy, continued. All of the sleezy tabloids would report on his new girl every night. Nathan would take models, or actresses to events, sleep with them, and never call them back. When a reporter asked him why he never went steady with a woman, he just laughed and said 'I don't do relationships. Not my thing.' The reporter then asked if he ever was in love, and Nathan lied. 'No. I don't plan on falling in love either. I like the single life.'
Nathan did enjoy the single life, he often reaped the benefits of 'no strings attached' and he didn't have to deal with relationship crap. He could literally get any girl, and a new one every night. Most guys dreamed of this life. He was rich, hot, and famous. However, sometimes he would lay in bed, and wonder what it would be like to have someone to come home to. He would think of Haley, and smile. She was the only girl he could picture himself with. He didn't know what it was, but she made him fall in love. He would never, ever forget her. He was 18 and he completely fell for her. He didn't want to just sleep with her, he wanted her to be all his; he wanted to have a real relationship, especially with her. She was truly enticing, and he couldn't get enough of her. She was beautiful, smart, funny, and had such a big heart. She was also hot as hell. Nathan smirked as he thought of her long, wavy blonde hair, and big beautiful eyes. His smirk turned into a smile, when he remembered her smile, he would close his eyes sometimes and all he saw was her beautiful face.
Nathan stirred from his thoughts, as the rain started to fall from the sky. He was already in traffic, and the rain would make it worse. Nathan always hated the rain, well not always- but right now he hated it. There was only a few times he liked the rain, then he went back to hating it; especially on the last day he saw Haley. As if Nathan didn't need one more reminder of Haley, a familiar song came on the radio, and he felt his heart stop in his chest.
Do you remember or should I rewind?
To that summer when you caught my eye
I played it cool, the weather was hot
You had the beauty and the beach on lock
With your flip flops, half shirt, short shorts, mini skirt
Walkin' on the beach so pretty
You wasn't lookin' for a man when you saw me in the sand
But you fell for the boy from the city
I was like, "Hey girl, can I get your number?
"I remember what you told me too"Don't call after ten," but you know that I did
'Cause I couldn't stop thinkin' 'bout you
I think about you in the summertime
And all the good times we had babyBeen a few years and I can't deny
The thought of you still makes me crazy
I think about you in the summertime
I'm sittin' here in the sun with you on my mind
My summertime
Do you remember? I'll never forgetTouchin' your body all soakin' wet
The water was cool, the feelin' was hot
Kissin' on you while the ocean rocked
In your strapless sundress, kickin' back no stress
As long as we was together
'Cause we were feelin' young love and we couldn't get enough
Baby, I could reminisce forever
And now I'm like, hey, girl don't you know I miss it?
And I wonder if you miss it tooNever thought it would end 'til it did
Now I'm here and I can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
I think about you in the summertimeAnd all the good times we had baby
Been a few years and I can't denyThe thought of you still makes me crazy
I think about you in the summertime
I'm sittin' here in the sun with you on my mind
My summertime
Summer ended, winter started
It got colder when we parted ways
As the seasons change
Winter melted, spring, I felt it
Summertime will never be the same without you
My summertime
I think about you in the summertime
And all the good times we had babyIt's been a few years and I can't deny
The thought of you still makes me crazy
Nathan rolled his eyes. "This music is shit!" He muttered out loud to himself, and instantly changed the station.
A new song, with a familiar beat, started to blast through his speakers, and he tapped his finger against the steering wheel, in tune with the beat.
Dancin' where the stars go blue
Dancin' where the evening fell
Dancin' in my wooden shoes
In a wedding gown
Dancin' out on 7th street
Dancin' through the underground
Dancin' little marionette
Are you happy now?
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
Laughing with your pretty mouth
Laughing with your broken eyes
Laughing with your lover's tongue
In a lullaby
[x2]
Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue
The stars go blue, stars go blue
Follow you
Follow you
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
When the stars go blue
Where do you go when you're lonely?
Where do you go when the stars go blue?
It was during the chorus when Nathan suddenly remembered the song. His stomach twisted in a tight knot, and he swallowed hard. He tried to think of anything but the flashback he was about to have, but he couldn't help it. The song that was playing had such a deep memory, it would be impossible to forget.
Haley, Lucas, Brooke, Peyton, and Jake, were all seated around a campfire on the beach. The stars were shining in the deep blue sky, as the waves crashed in the near distance. Haley had on a white tank top, with a long, flowy, blue skirt, and her long honey blonde hair was blowing in the slight breeze. Nathan made his way over to her smiling, as he carried his grey sweatshirt. Haley was seated on a bench, shivering as she wrapped her arms around herself.
Nathan walked straight over to her and handed her his sweatshirt. "Here babe."
Haley smiled as she looked up with her deep brown eyes into Nathan's clear blue orbs. "Don't you need it?"
"Nah, I'll just use you to keep me warm." Nathan smirked.
Haley giggled, and grabbed Nathan's sweatshirt as she slid it over her head. It was grey and had the Bobcat logo on it, and it was too big for her, but she wore it anyway. It smelled like Nathan, and she loved it.
"Why is there a Bobcat on it?" Haley asked as she was looking down at the logo.
Nathan chuckled, and couldn't help but think how adorable she was. "It's the Charlotte Bobcats. They're an NBA team. I'm going to play for them one day." Nathan smirked.
Haley giggled girlishly. "Cocky much?"
"I'm serious." Nathan said as he sat down and pulled Haley onto his lap, as she squealed loudly.
"Okay, well I'll be watching when you play for them." Haley replied with a giant smile.
"Good, I'll be counting on that." Nathan said as he snuck in a small kiss on her lips.
Haley giggled, and kissed him back.
Jake Jagelski watched the couple and laughed. They were in their own little world, while the others were talking about childhood memories.
Brooke stood up and clapped her hand. 'Haley!" She shouted.
Haley didn't hear Brooke, and continued to kiss Nathan.
Brooke walked over and literally had to pull Haley off of Nathan.
"I'd hate to break up this Naley cuteness, but I have a request." Brooke chimed in.
Nathan and Haley looked at each other and laughed, as Haley's face turned pink.
"Uh Brooke, what's a Naley?" Nathan asked.
Brooke laughed. "You and Haley's couple name. Duh. Mine and Luke's is Brucas, and then Peyton and Jake are 'Jeyton.' I'm not going to lie, I think Naley is the cutest." She rambled.
Haley giggled. "You're right. It is pretty cute."Haley said, and put her hand on Nathan's cheek as she kissed him again.
"Eugh! Enough!" Brooke screeched. "Haley!" She shouted again.
"Sorry, what?" Haley asked shyly.
"Can you sing now? Jake brought his guitar."
Haley bit her lip. "No thanks."
"Hales! C'mon! Please! You're an amazing singer!" Brooke begged.
Nathan looked at Haley. "You sing?"
"No!" Haley said quickly.
Brooke smiled slyly. "She does, she's just embarrassed."
"Don't be embarrassed, baby. I wanna hear. I'm sure you're amazing." Nathan said to Haley, sweetly.
Haley blushed, "I'm really not though."
"She is, she's just humble. Come on!" Brooke continued to plead.
Haley starred into Nathan's eyes, as he also silently begged her.
"Okay fine, but this is the most amount of people I've ever sang in front of. I'm a little nervous." She explained.
"Hales, we 're all friends here. Don't worry." Lucas smiled. All of them grew up together in Tree Hill, except for Nathan and they've pretty much been friends since elementary school.
Haley gulped, but smiled shyly as she grabbed the acoustic guitar from Jake, and sat back down next to Nathan, who was smiling graciously.
She took a deep breath, and strummed the into to "When the Stars go Blue" by Tim McGraw.
The minute she started singing, Nathan felt his breath hitch, and he was falling deeper for her. Haley had the voice of an angel, and he never wanted her to stop singing. Nathan was truly mesmerized by her. She sang the song from the bottom of her heart, and sang the lyrics softly, but it was so powerful. Nathan couldn't keep his eyes off of her, and he was captured by her strong voice.
The song finally ended, and everyone clapped loudly. Haley's cheeks flushed, and Nathan couldn't even find his voice. He was still in a trance.
He stood up, and pulled Haley with him, as he kissed her deeply.
Brooke whistled loudly, and Haley pulled away as her face became a deeper shade of red.
"That was..." Nathan whispered, "Amazing." He finished, as he kissed her again.
Haley smiled at the ground. "You think so?" She asked shyly.
"Yes. That was just- wow. You're amazing Hales. You're so talented." Nathan gushed.
Haley bit her lip, "Thank you."
The rest of the group also showered Haley with compliments, but soon headed inside their cabins for the night.
Nathan and Haley were the only ones left outside, as they were roasting marshmallows by the fire.
"This is nice." Haley stated, interrupting the peaceful quietness.
"Yeah it is." Nathan agreed, while eating a marshmallow, and scooting closer to Haley.
Haley smiled, and snuggled into Nathan. "This is the best summer ever."
Nathan smirked. "Definitely."
A few minutes later, Nathan got up and grabbed Haley's hand.
"Where are we going?" She asked.
"You'll see."
Haley put her hand into Nathan's bigger one, and he locked their fingers together. She smiled at how perfectly they fit together.
Nathan and Haley walked down to the ocean, and they walked along the edge.
Haley screamed when the crisp, cool water ran over her feet.
Nathan chuckled, and Haley playfully punched his arm.
"It's water Hales, it's not going to kill you."
Haley giggled. "It scared me! I wasn't expecting that!" She defended.
Nathan just continued to laugh. "You're seriously adorable."
"I try, I try." Haley said sarcastically.
Nathan gently squeezed Haley's hand, and looked at her and smiled.
Haley felt Nathan's intense gaze, and blushed as she stared into his blue eyes.
Nathan suddenly dragged Haley deeper into the water, and she squealed.
"Nathan! It's cold!"
"C'mon! Live a little!"
Haley bit her lip, and Nathan splashed water at her.
Haley giggled, as Nathan picked her up bridal style and spun her around. He was knee deep in the ocean, and he peppered kisses on Haley's face.
Suddenly, a giant wave came splashing over Nathan as he was swept off his feet, and pulled under. He held onto Haley, and quickly resurfaced, gasping for air. Haley was still in Nathan's arms and they were both soaking wet.
"Nathan! I almost died!" Haley choked.
Nathan smiled. "You did not! I saved you." He winked.
Haley playfully rolled her eyes, and threw her arms around Nathan's neck as he walked back to shore. ",My hero!" She screamed dramatically.
Nathan chuckled, "Well just to be sure, I think I should give you mouth to mouth." He smirked.
Haley giggled. "Good idea." Before she knew it, Nathan tackled her on the sand, and pressed his lips against hers. Haley smiled against his lips, and he softly bit her lower lip, and ran his tongue along it, elicting a soft moan from Haley.
Haley shoved her tongue in Nathan's mouth, and ran her hands up and down his muscular back.
Nathan was on top of Haley as they made out, but Haley suddenly rolled them over so that she was straddling Nathan. He laughed, and rolled them over one more time.
"Nathan!" Haley gasped when she pulled away from the kiss. "I'm all sandy now!"
Nathan smirked. "You can shower later."
Haley smiled. "Okay." She shrugged and leaned back into Nathan's kiss.
After about a 15 minute make out session, Haley finally rolled onto her back, breathless.
"That was amazing." She gushed.
Nathan chuckled. "Who knew kissing could be so much fun?" He joked.
Haley snuggled into Nathan's side, as he wrapped his arms tightly around her.
"Look how beautiful these stars are." Haley said pointing up into the night sky.
"Yeah it's nice. But you're beautiful-er." Nathan smirked.
"That's not even a word!" Haley giggled.
"It is now."
Haley just smiled and placed a soft kiss on Nathan's lips. "You're amazing." She whispered.
"I know." He grinned.
Haley lightly hit his chest. "And cocky."
Nathan laughed loudly.
For the next ten minutes, they lay in a comfortable silence, as they stole small kisses every once in a while.
Nathan pointed up at the sky, "Look, it's a shooting star!"
Haley smiled, it wasn't actually a shooting star, but she wasn't about to tell him that.
"Make a wish." She whispered.
"I wish that we can be together forever." Nathan admitted.
Haley's heart fluttered in her chest. "Me too."
"How many kids do you want?" Nathan suddenly asked.
Haley chuckled, and lifted her head off of Nathan's chest to look at him. "What?"
"How many kids do you want to have?"
Haley shrugged, "I don't know. I'm only 18, I never thought about it."
"I want five." Nathan admitted.
Haley laughed. "Five!"
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
"That's a lot of freaking kids!"
Nathan laughed. "I want a big family."
"I thought you didn't want to get married." Haley said.
"I changed my mind."
"When did you decide you want five kids?'"Haley laughed.
"Right now."
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah. I want four boys, and one girl. The girl will be the youngest, and her brothers can protect her, and I'll also spoil the hell outta her."
Haley giggled. "That sounds nice."
"Yeah we can name her Lydia for your mom."
"We?" Haley asked as her eyebrows shot up.
"Yeah, I wouldn't want anyone else to have my kids. Only you." Nathan smiled.
Haley's heart fluttered at the thought. She only knew Nathan for about a month and a half, plus they were only 18, and most people didn't talk about their future until a lot later, but she had to admit, she really liked the idea.
"What about the boys names?" She asked.
"James, like your last name." Nathan said.
Haley smiled. "James Scott, I like that."
"So the other three-"
"Oh no, I'm not having five kids!" Haley said.
"Why not?"
"Giving birth hurts!"
"How would you know?" Nathan joked.
"I've seen my sister give birth. It didn't look fun."
"Okay so how many children do you want?"
"Maybe three."
"I guess three could work." Nathan contemplated.
Haley giggled. "His name could be Nathan!"
"Absolutely not!" Nathan said.
"Why not?"
"I hate my name."
"Okay how about Jordan?" Haley asked.
"Jordan Scott. I love it." Nathan said kissing Haley's hair.
The rest of the night, the two continued to talk about their future together. They decided they would want to live in Charlotte, so that Nathan could play for the Bobcats, and Haley would be a teacher, and they'd live in a house with a white picket fence. Haley wished it would come true, but she knew the chances were slim. It was still fun to dream though, and so they did.
Nathan smiled at the memory. It was one of his favorite nights during that summer. He was snapped out of his trance when he heard a loud truck beep at him, to drive. Nathan didn't realize that the traffic had cleared, and that he was allowed to advance. For the next twenty minutes he continued to follow the directions on his GPS and he finally pulled up to Lucas and Brooke's new house.
He climbed out of his truck, and walked to the trunk to grab his bags. He pulled the strap over his shoulder and looked back at Lucas' was white, and had red shutters, with a porch. It was a fairly large house compared to the others on the block. Nathan smiled and walked to the red front door, and knocked three times. Lucas was in the kitchen with Brooke when he heard a knock on the door, and he wiped his hands on his jeans before going to open the door.
Lucas's face broke out into a large smile. "Nathan, man good to see you. C'mon in. How are you?"
Nathan smiled and pulled his cousin in for a "bro-hug' and slapped his back. "I'm pretty good. How are you?"
"I'm great. I can't wait for the wedding."
Nathan chuckled. "I'm sure you are. Nice place you got here." Nathan said as he was looking around the light green living room, which smelt of fresh paint.
"Thanks, Brooke did everything."
"Yeah I figured." Nathan joked, as he followed Lucas into the large kitchen.
"Nathan!" Brooke squealed and ran into him for a hug.
"Hey Brooke." Nathan chuckled as he hugged her back. "How are you?" He asked.
"Ohh I'm great!" She said excitedly. "I'm so excited to marry Luke." She said as she looked over at Lucas and kissed his cheek.
Nathan smiled at the sight. He was really happy for them. "I can't believe it's a week away."
Brooke smiled, revealing her dimples. "I know! I can't wait any longer. I just want to me Mrs. Scott already!" She gushed.
Lucas laughed. "I can't wait either."
"So Nate, are you going to bring a date to the wedding?" Brooke asked.
Nathan shrugged. "Nah, but maybe I'll bring a bridesmaid back to my hotel room." He smirked.
Brooke gulped. She failed to mention that Haley was going to be her maid of honor. She would tell him when the time was right, which really wasn't now.
Lucas rolled his eyes. "Don't you get tired of that life style?"
"Nah, I'd rather not be tied down for the rest of my life."
Brooke pouted.
"No offense though." Nathan joked.
Lucas chuckled. "I bet one day some woman will come along and sweep you off your feet."
"I doubt that." Nathan said.
Brooke grinned at Lucas, who was thinking the same exact thing as him.
"So I decided to get a hotel room. I'd rather not hear you guys have pre-wedding sex the entire night." Nathan joked.
Lucas blushed, but Brooke laughed loudly. "Yeah that was probably a good idea."
"Okay, well I'm actually pretty tired, so I'm going to head to the hotel. I'll see you tomorrow though. Considering I'm the best man, I need to set up your Bachelor Party." Nathan said to Lucas.
Lucas nodded. "Okay, have a goodnight man."
"You too." Nathan said his goodbyes to Brooke and Lucas, and headed back to his car. While driving to the hotel, he decided to stop at the local market to pick up food and drinks for his room. As he parked his car, and headed inside, a streak of lightning shot through the sky, and the rain was falling from the grey clouds. He ran inside and found the refrigeration section, and he picked a case of beer, and frozen pizzas. He dropped the contents in a basket, and made his way to the produce section. He wasn't paying attention to where he was going, when suddenly he felt a small body crash into his.
He inwardly chuckled as he head a voice mutter "Shit, sorry."
Nathan said 'sorry' about a millisecond after the woman said it, and she kept her head down.
There was something familiar about her voice, but he couldn't quite place it.
She quickly looked up, and Nathan saw in the corner of his eye that she was starring at him. He didn't want to stare at her because that would be rude. He swore he knew her from somewhere, but didn't look. After a few seconds, he let curiosity get the best of him, and looked up. His heart stopped, and his breath hitched. He literally felt like he got punched in the stomach and all of the air was knocked out of him.
He looked into her deep brown eyes. Those eyes that haunted his dreams every single night.
Those eyes that belonged to none other than Haley James.
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