Chapter Six : Like You Like An Astronaut
The rain poured torrentially, as Haley looked outside as she remembered the first rain kiss that Nathan and her shared.
-Flashback-
Nathan stood outside of Haley's home.
"Nathan, you're soaked. What are you doing here?" Haley asked.
" I went for a run. I guess this is where I ended up. Haley, those pictures of Peyton don't mean anything. I saved those when we were still dating. I guess I should have gotten rid of them." He explained.
"Is that it?"
"You know, my pride says, "Yeah. that's it. Just leave here knowing Haley is obviously intimidated by a sexual relationship." But my heart says, "Forget about your pride, you idiot. You love this girl. And even if you catch pneumonia, your ass is gonna stay out here in the rain until you convince her to forgive you" So come on, Hales. Just meet me halfway here?"
"Why should I?"She questioned.
"Because I'm sorry. Because I love you. And because you're looking really hot, standing out here in the rain and I'm thinking, "I have to kiss you."
"Well if you have to." Nathan leaned in and they kissed.
-Flashback over-
Haley still in her pyjamas; she got snapped out of her daydream when the door bell rung; her heart hoping it was Nathan. She went to the door and opened it.
"Is that what you sleep in?" Lucas asked his best friend scanning her outfit. Her short shorts covered but her long 'honorary title' t-shirt and her blonde hair in a messy bun.
"Well hi to you too." She said cheerfully.
"I like your outfit tutor girl. It screams Haley James."
"What do you want guys?" She asked.
They entered Haley's house and went to her kitchen.
"We came to talk to you."
"Look, you need to stop falling for Clay he's trying to trap you again Hales. I'll admit my brother is a dick and a douche at times but he's more of a gentlemen then Clay would ever be." Lucas said sipping the coffee Haley made.
"You don't know anything okay? I love you Luke, but I'm not five quit babying me. I'm a 22 year old grown women. I can handle my love life for myself okay?" Haley replied.
"Is that what you really think? That Luke's babying you?"Brooke said.
"Yes because that's true."
"Luke let's go."
Brooke drove to the Baker home
"I can't believe the mouth on that girl." Brooke yelled
"Who?" Julian asked
"Haley my ass is the size of cumcuat James."
"that's a wow description? What did Hales do." Julian questioned
"Being a bitch. She told Luke to quit babying her, and I got pissed. Nobody calls Brooke Davis's soon to be husband a babier. I thought Haley was my friend I guess I don't have many 'true friends'." she explained.
"Where's Peyton?"
"She went to go pick Anna and Dylan up from school."
"So have you guys decided on names for little Baker." She asked.
"Yeah we decided on Juliana Rebecca Baker."
"That's cute." Brooke told Julian
"Thanks I picked it myself, it matches my name."
"I can see that."
Silence filled the room for about 10 minutes as the rustling of keys opened; stood their was a heavily pregnant woman.
"Peyton! can I borrow you for a sec?"
"Sure what is it?"
"It's Haley—"
—"Look Brooke, that's not our place to meddle. Okay? Haley and Nathan will work it out I know them."
"Sure?"
"Positive." She said smiling.
Lucas & Brooke sat in their living room of Brooke's childhood home aka the Davis-Scott residences as they finished up the minor details to their wedding.
"So did you pick up your tux?" Brooke asked.
"Yeah. Are you okay Brooke?" Lucas replied simply.
"No, I'm not okay it's just Hales and whole situation."
"Just forget it Brooke. It's Hales she'll bounce back eventually." Lucas told her
"Uhm okay. It's been quiet for the last couple of days?" Brooke questioned.
"Yeah. Davis and Jude have been sleeping well. It's funny when their 5 months they can sleep."
"Yeah. I guess" Brooke said.
"Have you found a maid of honour?" Lucas asked
"Yes and no. Yes I found a maid of honor Haley but no I didn't ask her because she became a bitch, no offense because she is your bestfriend and I don't wanna ask her at this moment." She explained
"Your going have to now or later. Preferably now. Since our weddings 2 weeks away Brooke." Lucas told her calmly.
Nathan stopped by Haley's.
"Hey, I know your still upset at me, but you gotta know I'm completely sorry. If it helps I haven't played well, and I mean well since after what I said to you."
"Um I'm not upset at you. And I'm sorry you couldn't play since then."
"Okay good because I thought I would have to leave and never come back."
She laughed.
"I was wondering if I could borrow Jamie for the day and then return him when I'm done?" He asked.
"Sure."
Haley walked upstairs to were her 5 year old son was. "Hey Jamie, I was wondering if you would like to go to the rivercourt with Nathan?" She asked.
"Sure. Are you to together?"
"No sweetie were just friends."
"You deserve to be happy Mama, and I think Nathan makes you happy." Jamie said.
"I think your right baby."
Jamie ran down the stairs to Nathan.
"I'm ready!" Jamie exclaimed.
"I can see that." Nathan laughed
"Bye mama."Jamie said giving her a hug.
"Bye Hales." Nathan also said giving her a cheek kiss.
"Where are we going?" The little boy asked.
"The rivercourt." Nathan said.
"Cool." Jamie replied.
"So are you and my mom a thing? Like are you guys dating?" Jamie asked dribbling the ball.
"Your pretty smart for a five year old ya know that?"
"Yeah I definitely get that from mom."
"Yes you definitely do. And no your mom and I are just friends."
"Really? Because the way you look at her tells me you love her, and I think that's coo. A singer/songwriter mom and a NBA basketball player dad. Seems like a good match to me." Jamie explained.
"How old are you again?"
"Five!"
"Right. Okay if you make this shot. Ice cream for the boy genius." Nathan said
Jamie and Nathan went to get ice cream.
"So how long have you known mama?"
"Since Junior year of highschool. We kinda dated and then we lost touch."
"Sometimes I wish you were my daddy. My dad is okay you know? But he's a little non creative and not that fun. Your fun and I'm having fun." Jamie said.
"No, you don't me as a dad. I wouldn't be a good one."
"Are you kidding you'd be the best one!" Jamie shouted.
"Let's get you home. Sugary pants!" Nathan said
Nathan and Jamie entered Haley's house.
Jamie was hyper from all the ice cream he ate.
"Woah. What's up Jumpy."
"Nothing momma. Just the 4 ice cream cones I ate." Jamie excitedly said
"4 ice creams huh?" Turning her attention back to Nathan. "Do I even wanna know?" She continued.
"I don't know. But Haley James you got yourself one smart boy."
"Thank you. "You made Jamie so happy today, Nathan," Haley tells him . "I mean, Clay tried to get him to learn for months…so, thank you."
"Haley…" he laughs lightly. "I told you that you don't have to thank me for every little thing I do for him."
Smiling at the thought, Brooke wraps her arms around his torso. "Thank you again." This time she kissed his lips.
Haley got ready for bed, she crawled into bed and picked up the landline and dialled Clay's number.
"Hey, we need to talk."