This whole chapter is in Nathan's perspective!
"Although his recovery will be difficult, he made it through. Welcome back to the world Mr. Scott, you lucked out with this gal" the doctor told me.
"I know." I smiled as I looked over at Haley as she grinned.
"She never left your side, I don't think I ever saw her get any sleep and I was in this room quite a bit." The doctor added.
"Hales is amazing." I said with honesty as I kiss her gently on the forehead.
"Well I'll leave you two lovebirds alone as you catch up" and the doctor left the room.
We were sitting in silence for a few minutes and Haley didn't have to say a word and I knew how she was feeling. Relieved by far, but more importantly she felt at ease again. I cannot imagine how hard it was for her to see me the way I was. Even though I was unconscious I felt like I heard everything she was telling me about. The night I woke up she tried to catch me up on everything I missed and as she told me I felt as if I already knew.
"Natey…" her voice trailed as she looked at me.
"Can I sleep by your side?" she asked as her eyes looked extremely tired.
"Of course," I said as I scooted over on the hospital bed.
"I've missed you baby" she said as she rested her head on my chest.
"I missed you too" I replied as I caressed her back as she began to doze off.
Just moments later she was asleep in my arms and this was an indicator as to much of a relief me waking was. I don't even remember why I ended up the way I did. Me and Hales were arguing yes, but I didn't think I'd get so riled up to the point of heart failure… the thought was scary but it was a reality I knew I had to face for the rest of my life. As I was deep into my thoughts Aunt Lydia and Uncle Jimmy walked into my room.
"Nate! It's great to see you're recovering" Aunt Lydia says as she kisses me on the cheek.
"I'm glad to see you guys" I say in a hush tone due to the sleeping beauty next to me.
"It's been incredibly hard on Haley Bob these past few weeks" Jimmy told me.
"I could tell she was exhausted; she seem so relieved when I woke up."
"She really loves you Nate." The words were music to my ears. I loved her too.
Aunt Lydia and Uncle Jimmy were telling me hilarious stories and they really got me laughing. Seeing them again made me realize how miserable they'd be if I died. They took me in and never treated me any differently than they did with Haley. I was lucky to have them. But I was even luckier to have Haley.
"Aunt Lydia, Uncle Jimmy, I know that what I'm about to say will sound crazy but I need to ask"
They looked at each other worriedly, and if I were them I'd be worried too.
"What is it son?" Uncle Jimmy questioned. God, why'd he have to call me son, this was just making it harder for me to pop the question.
"I want to marry Haley." I blurted out.
Their eyes widened and I was shocked that I didn't get screamed at for asking such an absurd question. The two over at each other for a while as if consulting each other with just their eyes, is this how married couples are? They can talk with just their eyes?
"I'll take care of her with all my might, I'll give her a home, I'll give her safety, I'll love her until the day I die, I promise you that" I said as I sounded all the more desperate.
My eyes looked over at them worriedly, they weren't answering me. Did this mean they didn't want me to marry her?
"Please Aunt Lydia, Uncle Jimmy, I love your daughter you know I'd die without her. Please let me, I know we're young and—"
"Oh Nathan hush up!" Jimmy said as he cut me off.
"Is that a—"
"Of course it's a yes." He said in slight defeat.
At that moment I think my head was spinning from all the happiness. Did they really say yes to my proposal? Was this really happening? I came to tears at the thought of having her as my wife.
"Thank you so much" I said as tears welled up in my eyes.
"We'll settle all the legal aspects, we don't want this to become a case of incest, you are legally our son" Jimmy joked.
"I can't thank you guys enough"
1 week later:
"WE'RE FINALLY OUT OF THE HOSPITAL!" Haley said as she spun in joyous circles in the parking lot as we walked towards her parents van.
"Getting sick of taking care of me?" I joked.
"Of course not! I'm sick of hearing all those beepy machines and seeing you attached to all those cords!" she said in a childish way.
"Well I'm out now, so shall we celebrate?" I asked her.
"Indoors please I do not want you getting sick from this chilly weather"
"Hales, we already missed Valentine's day because of me; let me take you out to dinner"
"No I will not allow it, I am making you dinner inside of OUR home and that is final" she said as we got into the van."
"Let him live a little!" Jimmy suggested as he started up the van.
"No, he will not 'live a little' until I know he's in perfect condition." Haley said in a bratty tone.
"I'm never going to be in perfect condition again" I said in slight disappointment with my own realization of my health.
"That's not what I meant!" Haley pouted as she felt guilty for her comment.
"I know, it's alright baby" I said as I patted her on the knee.
"You're really letting me take you out to dinner? OUTSIDE?" I said mocking her.
"Yes," she said as she crossed her arms.
"Stop being so pouty and smile for me" I said as I put my hand on her cheek.
"I love you so much Nathan, promise to never scare me like that again" she said as she clutched me into a tight hug.
"I can't promise you that, but I promise to love you until the day I die"
After my words I just heard tiny sniffles and sobs as she was still attached to me.
"Hales?"
"Y-yeah, I'm ok!" she said as she wiped away her tears.
"You never use to cry this much" I said as I wiped her tears with my sleeve.
"I know but I can't help it now" she pouted more.
I let out a small laugh and kissed her on the forehead.
"Go get ready, tonight will make you happy, I promise."
"HALES! You're taking forever, we need to get going soon!" I complained as I saw that it was already 7:35PM"
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" she said as she ran down the stairs.
"You look beautiful" I said as I saw her hurry down the stairs in her skin tight black long-sleeved lace dress.
"You don't look too bad yourself" she said as she blushed.
"Well let's get going?" I said as I offer her my hand.
"Mama, papa, we're going now!" she exclaimed.
"You two kids have fun, and be safe!"
We finally got to the restaurant and her beauty didn't fail to amaze me every time I looked at her. It was as if she got more beautiful by the second.
"You're seriously stunning tonight Hales" I said as she was looking over the large menu.
"Huh? What do you wanna order?" she said not hearing my compliment, I couldn't help but chuckle about her obliviousness.
"Steak sounds good"
"You know what sounds really good? Mac and cheese" she said as she laughed.
"You're serious aren't you?"
"I am. But since they don't offer that I'll settle for a steak" she smiled at me with her perfect teeth.
"Haley James, being her usual silly self"
"But you love me, so I must be amazing" she said boastfully.
The night lingered on and the candle in the middle of us seemed much shorter than the beginning of our meal.
"Will you be staying for dessert?" the waiter asked us.
Haley shook her head no and I knew this meant she had a crazy dessert in mind.
"No thank you,"
"Well here's your bill sir" the waiter set it down"
"Thank you" I said as I hand him my card.
"Thanks for the dinner honey" she smiled at me sweetly.
"No problem, anything for my love" I said as I held her tiny hands.
"Can we please get some Ben and Jerry's ice cream?" she asked eagerly.
"I offer you anything and all you want is ice cream?" I teased.
"It just sounds so good right now!"
"Well you request and I comply" I smiled.
"People are looking at us funny" she said as she stood in front of the freezer filled with pints of ice cream.
"Maybe it's because we're in a grocery store dressed in such fancy clothes."
"Well boohoo, they're just jealous" she laughed as she opened the door and grabbed three pints: 2 Americone Dream's and 1 Strawberry Cheesecake.
"Why three?"
"Two of them are for me" she grinned.
"Fatty." I teased her.
"Whatever," she said as she rolled her as and began to head towards the self check out center.
We drove over to my old house and Haley was surprised to see where we ended up.
"Let's go in" I said to her.
"Can we?" she said as she thought about my parents.
"Of course, this is still my home" I told her as I carried the plastic bag of ice cream.
"This doesn't feel right," she said as she stood in the living room with me.
"Why not?" I questioned as I looked for spoons.
"Because they're supposed to be here…" she said as she plopped onto the warm suede couch.
I gave her a sad look because what she said was true, I missed them terribly and I wished they were here. Especially with what I was about to do…
"Hales, I need to ask you something" I said as I set the spoons on the counter and took the box out of my pocket.
"What is it?" she looked at me as she sat up on the couch.
I walked over towards her and I did the traditional thing, I got down on one knee and opened the box.
"Nathan…" she said almost breathlessly.
"Haley, will you do me the honor of being my wife?" I asked her as I looked into her eyes.
"Oh god Nathan, yes, yes, yes, a million times yes!" she said as she hugged me.
"Let me put the ring on your finger at least!" I said as she smothered my face with kisses.
"My parents gave you permission?" she looked at me as she was still on my back.
"Yes they did, we're going to be husband and wife, and I was planning on making this home ours instead of just mine" I smiled at her.
"How did I get so lucky with you?" she said as she finally got back on the ground.
"I should be asking you that question"
"I'm so in love with you words cannot even express my feelings about you" she confessed.
"Same here Hales, same here"
We sat in front of the fireplace eating our ice cream which was extremely counterproductive but she insisted we eat the pints anyways.
"Remember that summer when all you wore was the Michael Jordan shirt?"
"I did not wear JUST that shirt"
"Oh yes you did and I have pictures to prove it!"
"Not true, unlike that time you fell off of the swing because you tried to do that stupid flippy trick I specifically told you not to do" I teased her as I remembered the memory as if it were yesterday.
"Hey, at least I didn't cry from the dark!"
"That was a low-blow Hales" I said as he pushed her playfully.
"The big guns needed to come out" she said as she did a silent cackle.
"Why am I planning on marrying such a bully?"
"Because you loveeeeeeeeeeeeee me" she said happily.
"How are we telling people about this anyways? Don't you think they'll think we're weird…" she asked me.
"Everyone in town knows how close we've been since birth, so this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. And if it is, then so be it!" I said proudly.
"Nathan Royal Scott being the proud hubby already." She smiled at me.
"Haley James Scott, that has a nice ring to it"
"It does, doesn't it?" she questioned.
"Haley James Scott, Mrs. Haley James Scott, wife to Nathan Royal Scott. WAHH, I'm so excited!" she said enthusiastically.
"I love you Hales, always and forever."
A/N: Sorry for taking so long to update! I got caught up with school because teachers bombarded me with homework since it's a short week this week, so I do apologize. How was everyone's valentine's day? You guys won't be able to believe it but this girl right here (me) asked a boy to prom! Aren't y'all happy for me? I can't believe I had the guts to do it but I did! And he said yes! I guess my cookies and card really won him over. Well I hoped you enjoyed this lovey-dovey chapter! I really need reviews to get some feedback after being gone for a little while. I love you all! -Camille