Prepare for an emotional chapter. Sorry for the long wait. I've been busy. Tell me what you think please because I spent all night working on this and I have school tomorrow. BLAH. Thanks for the love. You're the best! xoxox
A few weeks later:
Haley sat rolled up in a ball on her sister Quinn's bed, hysterically crying. The tears were streaming down her face full force, and there was nothing she could do to stop it. She didn't know how long she had been crying but it felt like forever. She didn't think it was possible to cry this much. Everything Nathan said he'd never do, he did. He hurt her. She had no idea what was going to happen. One minute she was so in love, and everything was going perfect. The next second, her world was crashing down, and she had no idea what to do about it. Haley let out a loud sob, and choked on air as her mind replayed everything that happened last night:
Haley paced her bed room floor, as she eagerly gnawed on her lower lip. She checked her phone every thirty seconds, and still no word from her boyfriend. Nathan had been going out a lot more than he usually did, and Haley felt like he was still keeping secrets from her. She thought after her surprise party was over, he wouldn't keep anything else from her and every time she asked him about it, Nathan would just brush it off and say he was 'just catching up with the guys'. Tonight he was supposedly going to Clay's to play poker, and he said he'd be home by eleven, and it was now almost one am.
Haley looked down at her necklace that Nathan had given her for her birthday, and she toyed with it nervously. She had something very important to tell him, and she didn't know how he'd take it. Haley was also curious about Nathan's arrangements about playing for the Bobcats. She offered to move with him to Charlotte, but he still never said anything about it. In fact, he hadn't even mentioned basketball once. Haley sighed deeply as she thought about everything that was on her mind.
"Did you make a decision, yet?" Clay asked Nathan as he strolled into his office.
Nathan sighed and plopped down on a chair. "No."
"What did Haley say?"
Nathan bit his lip, "Yeah... um... about that..."
"You didn't tell her did you?" Clay asked knowingly.
"No.." Nathan whispered
"Dammit Nate! I told you to tell her!" Clay scolded as he slammed his fist against the desk.
Nathan ran a hand over his face and groaned, "I know Clay, I just really don't know what to do."
"That's what Haley's for! She can help you figure it out!"
"She offered to come to Charlotte with me." Nathan said hesitantly.
"I'm sorry man." Clay said solemnly. "I tried the best I can."
"I know. I appreciate it."
"Okay, look." Clay began, "If Haley wasn't in the picture, what would you do?"
Nathan furrowed his brows, "I'm never taking her out of the picture. She's my everything."
"No, I know that. I'm saying... what if you never got back together. The Lakers want you... what would you do?" Clay proposed.
Nathan inhaled sharply. "I'd take the offer with no second thought."
"There's your answer." Clay said.
"It's not. I still have Haley to consider."
"I can guarantee you any team, Nate. You're a great prospect, but the Bobcats filled your position. I'm sorry." Clay said.
"I know." Nathan groaned. "You told me a million times."
"You should be happy Nathan. The Los Angele's Lakers want YOU!"
Nathan smiled softly, "Yeah. I am happy, but I'm also guilty. I would hate for Haley to have to drop everything and move with me."
"I understand that. But maybe there's a solution. What if you played for the Lakers for a year, and Haley stays in Tree Hill?" Clay suggested,
Nathan shook his head, "I can't be away from her for a year. I don't even like being away from her for an hour."
Clay chuckled, "You're so whipped."
"Shut up." Nathan snapped.
"Sorry." Clay defended. "So what should I tell the Lakers?"
"I need to talk to Haley..." Nathan sighed.
"I have to let them know by tomorrow, Nate!"
"Okay. I'll tell her right now, and I'll call you right away." Nathan said as he jumped out of his seat and made his way home as quick as possible.
When Nathan got home, he quietly closed the front door, in case Haley was sleeping. He slowly tip toed into their bedroom, and his heart constricted at the sight. Haley was laying on top of their bed, with a small tear running down her cheek.
"Baby, what's wrong?" Nathan asked as he ran over to her side, and placed a hand on her back.
Haley gulped, and wiped the tear from her eye.
"Where were you?" She asked quietly. "I was worried sick about you! You're three hours late!"
Nathan sighed and stood up to pace the room. "I know. I'm sorry. I was going to call you but my phone died-"
Haley sat up and ran a tired hand through her messy hair. "Nathan, what's going on with you? I feel like your hiding something."
Nathan put his hands in his pockets and shrugged. "We need to talk."
Haley's stomach dropped at those words, "You're not going to break up with me are you? Oh my god... I can't..." Her body started to shake violently, and she choked out a loud sob. "Nathan... please..."
Nathan furrowed his brows, and rushed over to her. "What?" He laughed softly, "You think I'm breaking up with you?"
"That's what 'We needs to talk' stands for right?" She sniffled.
Nathan wrapped his arms protectively around Haley's shoulders and kissed her forehead. "No. There's no way in hell I'm breaking up with you." Nathan whispered. "Never."
Haley smiled softly and wiped the tears from her eyes, "Good, because I need to tell you something..." She stated nervously.
"What is it?" Nathan asked as he starred into her deep brown eyes.
"You go first." She whispered.
"No, I can't concentrate. What's bothering you?" Nathan asked.
Haley took a deep breath and bit down on her lower lip. She gazed intently into Nathan's crystal blue eyes and swallowed the lump in her throat.
"I... I think I'm pregnant."
Nathan saw Haley's mouth moving, and heard the words "Pregnant" come out of her mouth, but his brain couldn't register it. He couldn't even form a coherent thought. His eyes widened, and he could feel his jaw start to hang.
"Wha.. what?" He whispered.
Haley smiled nervously, "We're pregnant, Nathan."
"No." He uttered. "This can't be possible. You're on the pill."
Haley angrily pulled out of Nathan's embrace and glared at him. "The pill doesn't always work, Nathan!"
"I can't believe this." He said absentmindedly. "This can't be happening."
"Well it is!" Haley snapped. "We have sex Nathan! You know there's a possibility of getting pregnant!"
Nathan swallowed the lump in his throat, "I can't..."
"I'm having your baby Nathan! I know it's too soon, but... I can't help but love this child!
"How..? When..?" He stuttered.
"I'm late. Really late." She explained.
Nathan ran his hands through his hair, and exhaled sharply. "It's too soon. We can't have a kid Haley! We just got back together!"
Haley's eyes squeezed tight, and she felt her legs start to loose balance. She stumbled backwards onto the bed and choked out a loud sob.
"If you don't want this child, then that's fine. You can leave, but I'm keeping it, and there's nothing you can do about it."
Nathan threw his head back and instantly cringed. The news shocked him, and he had no idea how to react, so he resorted to his natural instincts of being an asshole.
"Baby, I'm sorry... I didn't mean that, I'm just scared."
"How do you think I feel?" Haley retorted, as tears were streaming down her face.
Nathan instantly sat down next to her in attempt to console her, but Haley scooted over, and wrapped her arms around her self.
"Please don't cry." Nathan said with a strained voice.
Haley wiped furiously at her tears, "I'm scared as hell Nathan. I know we just got back together, and I know it's too soon. I didn't realize it was a possibility until yesterday, and I've been wanting to tell you but I didn't know how..." She hiccuped from crying, "...I was scarred you were going to act like you are now...Whenever I pictured my future, I always wanted to get married and have children with you... and I wanted you to be excited when I told you... I didn't want this." She cried.
"I'm sorry." Nathan said as he cradled his head in his hands, "I just... I wasn't expecting this."
Haley instinctively placed her hands over her stomach and smiled softly. "Do you still want to be with me?" She sniffled.
"Of course!" Nathan rushed out. "Look, I know it's soon, but I always wanted you to be the mother of my children, and I will love this baby with everything in me."
"You will?" Haley asked as she looked up at him with watery eyes.
Nathan nodded and pulled her in a tight embrace. "Always and forever."
"I love you." Haley whispered.
"Oh God, I love you too Hales. So much." Nathan strained as he felt his own eyes start to water. "Did you take the test yet?" He asked.
Haley shook her head 'no'. "I.. I wanted to tell you first. I didn't even have time to get to the store."
"I'll go now!" Nathan said immediately. "I'll buy ten. We have to know, right?"
Haley looked up at him and she felt another sob threaten to take over. "You want it top be negative don't you?" She said accusingly.
Nathan's jaw clenched. "Don't put words in my mouth, Haley James. I never said that. I told you if you happen to be pregnant, I will love and support this baby, forever."
"And what if I'm not?" She countered.
"Then we'll try again when we are married."
"When?" Haley said with a raised eye brow.
"You know it's going to happen Hales. I still don't think we are ready yet. We've only been together for three and a half months. And besides, I already know how I want to propose, but it's going to take a while."
Haley smiled at that, "Are you serious?"
"Yeah. I planned it back when we were eighteen. That's how sure I was that you were it for me. I knew you were the one for me when I was eighteen."
Haley smiled widely and wiped her tears. "I'm mad at you, but you just made my heart melt."
"It's what I do best." Nathan smiled.
"Where are you going?" She asked as she clung onto him.
"To the store. I'm going to buy you pregnancy tests, and lots of chocolate." He smirked. "But if you are pregnant, you have to eat healthy."
Haley snorted, "Yeah right. I'm going to have random cravings at three am."
"Well then you can wake me up and I'll get anything you need." He said seriously.
"Thank you." She said sweetly.
"I'm sorry for arguing Haley. I love you." Nathan said, and kissed her feverishly.
Haley reluctantly pulled away and bit her lip. "I love you too. Be safe."
"I will." Nathan promised, and quickly left the house, and made his way to a local 24-hour drug store.
As soon as he got to the store, he bought five of the most expensive pregnancy tests, and a large chocolate bar. When he got to the register, the cashier gave him a strange look.
"My girlfriend thinks she's pregnant." He announced happily.
"I hope you plan on marrying her if she is." The elderly lady said gruffly. "Kids these days knock each other up, and leave 'em hangin'. You better be there for your kid. Babies are a lotta work, son. But witnessing the miracle of childbirth, and watching that baby grow, is the best thing in the world. Especially knowing that you made that baby with someone you love."
The cashier advised.
Nathan just gave the lady a tight smile, and clenched his jaw. He finished paying for his things, and drove home quickly as possible. He had to know if Haley was pregnant or not.
When he finally arrived home, he found Haley pacing around their bedroom.
"You're home!" She stated nervously. "Did you get them?"
Nathan nodded and handed her the bag. "I bought five. Three of the same ones, and two different ones. I want to know for sure."
Haley bit her lip and simply nodded.
Before she could walk away, Nathan grabbed her hand and pulled her close to him. "Look, I want you to know that whatever happens, I will always love you, forever. If you're pregnant, then I will be here for you and our baby every step of the way, okay? I'm never going to leave you. I will take full responsibility and I will try to be the best father that I can be. I love you Haley."
Haley felt tears rising in the surface of her eyes, and she smiled. "I love you too."
Nathan leaned down and pressed a long, sweet kiss on her soft lips. "How long does this take?" He asked.
"About five minutes." She answered.
"Do you want me to come in with you, or wait out here?" Nathan asked nervously.
"I think I should do this alone." Haley said softly.
Nathan nodded, "Okay."
Haley took a deep breath and walked into the bathroom. She closed the door behind her and took the five pregnancy tests out. She peed in a small cup, and stuck all five tests in the cup, figuring that would be the easiest way. Once the tests were fully submerged in the urine, she took them out, and placed them on a paper towel to let dry. She paced around the floor, for what felt like five hours. She could hear Nathan pacing on the other side of the door as well. Finally, five minutes was up, and she breathed in deeply. She walked over to the tests, and one by one, she turned them over. All five had the same result. Her eyes squeezed shut, and she could feel her heart aching in her chest. Her legs started to wobble, so she gripped tightly onto the counter tops. Tears were threatening to spill from her eyes, but she didn't want to wait to tell Nathan. She slowly opened the bathroom door, and Nathan stopped pacing.
Haley stood in the doorway with tears streaming down her face.
Nathan immediately ran over to her and pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Shh baby, it's okay, just breathe."
"I...I..." She stuttered.
Nathan hugged her and pulled away. "Don't cry! I told you I'm going to be here for you always and forever. While you were waiting in the bathroom, I started thinking about what it would be like to have a mini you running around, and now I'm really excited. I'm sorry for the way I acted when you first told me. I was a complete ass hole, and it wasn't right. I was just nervous, but now I can't be happier. We're having a baby Hales!" Nathan said with a bright smile on his face.
Haley looked at him, and felt her heart break. How was she going to tell him, now that he was so happy? Tears were falling like Niagara Falls, and she couldn't stop.
"Baby, why are you crying?" Nathan asked, his smile faltering. "Are you having second thoughts? I already told you, I'm really happy about this Hales-"
"I'm not pregnant." She said barely above a whisper.
Nathan's eyes widened, "I- I'm sorry? What?"
Haley looked away from his bright blue eyes, not being able to look at his sadness. "The tests were all negative, Nathan. I'm so sorry." She cried. "I really thought I was pregnant, and at first I was scarred, but then like you said, I started thinking about us having a baby, and I was so happy. I really believed there was a child inside of me, that we made, and I was so excited. I fell in love with the idea of having a baby, and when the tests said I wasn't pregnant, it felt like a piece of me had died. And when you told me you were happy about it, I got even more upset because it's not even true." She cried, and leaned her face into his shirt, not caring if his shirt was being stained from tears.
Nathan felt his heart constrict at the words his girlfriend was telling him. He was bummed that Haley wasn't pregnant. He was starting to really love the idea. It was even worse seeing her break down like this.
Nathan rubbed her back soothingly and kissed her head. "Are you sure you're not?"
Haley nodded, "I took five, and all of them were negative. I guess I just skipped my period from being so stressed."
"Why are you stressed?" Nathan asked.
Haley shrugged, "I don't know. I guess from not seeing you or knowing what's going on with you. I feel like you're shutting me out." She said sadly.
"I know Hales... I'm sorry."
Haley sighed, "I guess everything happens for a reason. Maybe we aren't meant to have a baby right now. I just hate that I got my hopes up."
"I know." Nathan said as he tucked a small piece of her hair behind her ear. "We had all that drama for nothing. But you're right. Maybe now isn't the time. It did make me realize that I do want to have babies with you, but it's better to wait until we're settled with our lives more."
"Yeah, I guess so." Haley sighed, and crawled into bed.
"I guess this means we can practice making more babies when the right time comes." Nathan said suggestively.
Haley smiled softly. "I just want you to hold me tonight." She said softly.
"Okay. I can do that." Nathan said firmly. "I love you baby." He said as he curled up next to her and wrapped his arms around her.
Haley started to cry again when Nathan said 'baby'.
"Oh god, I'm sorry Haley... I didn't mean it like that."
Haley sniffled softly. "It's okay. Goodnight Nathan. I love you."
"I love you too Haley James. Always and forever."
The next morning, Nathan made breakfast for Haley in bed, and while they shared a few laughs, and many kisses, he could tell she was really upset about everything that happened to them last night.
He could also tell that Haley wanted time alone, so he decided to go for a quick run. He, as well, needed time to clear his head.
"I'll be back in about an hour." Nathan called from the living room, knowing Haley was still laying in bed.
"Okay." She replied. "Be safe. Love you!"
"I love you too. Call me if you need anything!" He answered, and then made his way out the door, and started jogging his usual route.
After about twenty minutes Haley decided it was time to get out of bed and do something productive. She slipped on her robe, and shuffle into the kitchen to brew herself a pot of coffee. While the coffee was brewing, she walked outside, and picked up the morning paper that was resting on the front porch. She then plopped down at the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and thumbed through the local paper. She quickly scanned the pages to see if anything was worth reading, and eventually she caught a glimpse of Nathan's name in the sports section. She smiled proudly, loving the fact he would get recognized for his career that he was amazing at and loved doing. Her smile quickly faltered, though, when she started reading it.
Is Nathan Scott, the newest Laker?
After having word from the Charlotte Bobcats that they have decided not to renew Scott's contract, fans have been wondering what team he would pick to play on next. The Lakers have been scouting him for quite a while, and when they heard he was a free agent, they offered him 10 million dollars for two years. A report made from Scott's agent, said that he will most likely be playing for the Lakers, and he will make a press conference tomorrow at noon, to announce his decision to the world. Officials have yet to hear anything from Nathan Scott himself, or his rumored girlfriend, Haley James, teacher at Tree Hill High.
Haley starred at the paper, in complete awe. She had absolutely no idea that any of this was even going on. Normally she would have freaked out that her name was in the paper, but for right now she could care less. Because Tree Hill was such a small town, the paparazzi have not been bothering her or Nathan, and press had no clue they were even dating. Nathan and Haley have discussed that at the next main press event, they would tell the world they were together, but for right now, that really did not matter. Haley didn't know whether she wanted to cry or punch something. She was furious, and upset that Nathan would keep this from her. How could he? She squeezed her eyes shut, and placed her head in her hands. A few minutes later, Nathan walked in all sweaty from his run, with a goofy smile on his face. "Honey! I'm home!" He called in a joking matter.
Haley looked at him with an evil glare.
"Is something wrong?" He asked, feeling his heart rate quicken.
Haley normally would take the time to appreciate the fact that her boyfriend was sweaty and shirtless, and looking insanely hot, but she quickly threw away those thoughts, since she remembered how mad she was.
"How could you?" She said bitterly.
"Hales... What's going on?"
"I don't know. You tell me." She said as she threw the paper at him.
Nathan took time to quickly scan the page, and his heart stopped. "Haley... I'm so sorry..."
"You should be." She said as she got up and walked to her room, with Nathan hot on her heels.
"I wanted to tell you..." He started.
"Save it. It's too late."
"Haley... please!" Nathan begged. "Let me explain."
"No Nathan! I can't believe you have been hiding this from me all this time! The worst part is I had to find out from some stupid article in the damn paper! You didn't even tell me..."
"Hales..." Nathan strained.
"Do I even mean anything to you, Nathan? Does this relationship even mean anything anymore?" She cried with a small tear falling slowly down her cheek, and her hands placed firmly on her hips.
"What? Of course it does. You mean everything to be Haley. You know that!" Nathan defended.
"Really? Because I don't think I do, considering you never tell me anything anymore. What were you waiting for? Were you just going to make the decision and not tell me, and then leave to go to California? Huh? Was that your plan?" She screamed.
Nathan put his head in his hands. "No, Haley! I wanted to tell you! I was going to tell you last night, but then the whole baby thing came up..."
Haley put her hand up to signal to him to stop talking. She looked at him and another tear rolled down her face. "Yea." She whispered. "I'm glad we aren't pregnant, because at this point I don't even know what we are anymore."
Nathan's heart stopped. "Haley, you're my girlfriend. I love you so much!"
"...I.. I need to go." Haley said suddenly.
"What?" Nathan's head shot up."Where are you going?"
"I don't know, but I need to be aloe right now." She said as she grabbed her purse, and walked to the front door.
"Haley, please don't leave me." Nathan begged. 'I can't lose you. You're my whole world." Nathan said with his own tears cascading down his face.
"You should have thought about that before you were keeping things from me." Haley spat.
"Hales! Please don't do this!" Nathan choked. "I can't lose you. I can't!"
"Nathan.. stop. I need to go."
"Where?"
"I don't know." She whispered.
"When will you be back?" He asked in a tight voice.
"I don't know."
"Are you breaking up with me?" He asked not really wanting to know the answer.
Haley sighed, and closed her eyes. "No Nathan. I just need time to think, okay? I'm really upset with you."
"I'm sorry." He choked. "God, this is like when we were eighteen all over again." Nathan said as he sunk to the floor.
Haley bit her lip, and wiped the tear from her eye. She then kneeled down next to Nathan, and took her hand in his. "This isn't the end of us. I still love you. Always and forever." She said, and then walked out the door.
Nathan just sat there dumbstruck, and didn't chase after her. Just like when they were eighteen. Only this time, she was the one who left.
Okay, so please don't hate me! I know you probably are really upset that Naley isn't pregnant, but I needed to do this for drama... I hope I'm not dragging this story on, but I needed this to happen before we get to the happy ending so please bare with me. I promise you Naley will get engaged, and have babies... lol spoiler alert. But I have a really great idea for that, and I am going to make it perfect, and super romantic, and Naley getting pregnant without being married doesn't really appeal to me. Plus I hate when they get pregnant first and then married because then I feel like they were forced to get married, and I had the proposal planned out since chapter one, and I'm super excited! I'm not going to tell you when it will happen, but I promise you it will be very very very very soon. I know this chapter was filled with drama but like I said I needed it before the happy ending. Don't worry Naley is not going to break up! It may seem like it now, but they won't because then what's the point of this story? Hahah! Thanks for reading and tell me what you think. I'll update ASAP. but like I said.. I'm really busy!