Kissing in the Rain

Chapter 1

Part 1: "Its raining it pouring..."

She loved the rain, the feel of the cold, clear droplets of water on her skin. The sound of water hitting the ground was music to her ears. Most people hate the rain. They hate how it gets all dark and dreary and how you always have to be careful so as to avoid getting mud on your shoes. But she was different. She knew it, as did everyone else around her. I refer to her as "she" because calling her by a name would somehow lessen her greatness. She didn't care of what people thought to her or the fact that she could catch pneumonia by standing in the rain like that. She was an enigma, kind of like a drug that I was addicted to. No matter how hard I tried, I could never get rid of my thoughts about her, not that I ever wanted to.

I'd known her all my life, yet never once had I spoken to her. Haley wasn't part of the popular group but nevertheless people liked her and also to some extent admired her for being who they couldn't be. She was nice to everyone, everyone except me. Well she didn't like or hate me per say, it was more like she didn't have any feelings toward me. That hurt. That hurt a lot. At the time I would have even settled for being hated by her, any thing from her was better than nothing at all. It was not until much later that I found out just how wrong I was about her.

Part 2: "Look for the girl with the broken smile"

You may ask why is it that I couldn't simply go and talk to her. Is it because I was not that experience in the female department? Or is it because I was too cool to talk to her since she was beneath me when it comes to social status? The truth is it was neither. Popularity was never really an issue for me. Granted I was popular, some might even refer to me as the King of Tree Hill High. Either way, I never bought that BS. Girls would throw themselves at me all the time but I never payed much attention. I had eyes for only one girl--Haley. The reason why I never approached her was because I always thought I wasn't good enough for her. Sometimes I still do.

She was the kind of girl who would do what was best for everyone, even if it wasn't best for herself. I remember she would spend hours and hours tutoring her peers and not once complain about how tired or how stressful her life was. She always had a smile plastered on her face. And what a beautiful smile it was! When she smiled, it was like time had stopped. Her whole face would glow and her gorgeous chocolate brown eyes would twinkle like shining stars. It was also a smile that could fool just about anyone. Anyone except me that is. Haley and I have always shared some sort of a bond. I could always sense when she was nearby and I could always tell if there was something wrong. I knew that behind that joyous exterior was a real person. A person with real emotions, happiness, sadness, anger. I knew that somewhere behind that jolly exterior was a sad and lonely girl who was desperately trying to come out. And I knew that someday, somehow, I was going to be the one who was going to make her show that side of herself to the world. If only I had known just how soon that day would arrive.

Chapter 2: Basketball Dreams

They say that everybody's good at something. Take me for instance, basketball is my life. To me it is an art form. When I get ready to shoot a basket, I select the perfect shooting angle so as to make sure that the ball goes through the hoop. Swish! Nothing but net! Its kind of like a painter and how he has to choose the perfect hues of orange to create a painting of the sunset. Each time I make the winning basket during a game, the crowd roars, the cheerleaders shriek and it feels like my whole world is on fire. Seeing the ball go through the hoop in the nick of time gives me a sensational feeling, one that I wouldn't give up for the world.

To me basketball meant everything, it was my escape. Escape from my controlling father, my non-existent mother, and hell, even my so-called friends who only cared about popularity. To the outside world, I was living the life that people would only dream of. I had god gifted talent, a nice LARGE trust fund and drop dead gorgeous looks. What more could a guy ask for right? Wrong. Honestly, I would give it all away if someone could promise me true happiness in return. If people ever took the time to look carefully, they would have noticed that it was all a lie. They would have known that I was drowning, drowning into a dismal abyss.

When I was young, I cried. I always asked God, why should everyone else be happy when I'm not? He never answered. When I grew older, I became rebellious. I figured if I couldn't be happy, neither should anyone else. Yeah I know its kind of selfish of me but I couldn't help it. By the time I became a teenager, all the sadness and anger had dissipated. All I felt was numbness. I built a mental wall around myself. If no one could break through this wall, then no one could cause me pain. That is what I started believing and over the years, that is who I had become. I had forgotten how it felt to be happy. That is, until the day that Haley came into my life.

Chapter 3

Part 1: Dreams and Fairy Tales

Haley's POV

Do you believe in fairy tales? You know, the kind where prince charming comes and sweeps the girl off her feet, takes her away from her life of misery and they live "happily ever after"? I sure do. You may think that its foolish of me to think so but I don't care, I'm not naive enough to say that this is bound to happen but something tells me that it will. Someday, maybe today, the boy of my dreams will come and take me away from this wretched life.

I'm sure a lot of girls my age have the same dream. Only in their fantasies, Prince Charming is some gorgeous celebrity like Chad Michael Murray. My dream is different. In my fantasies, Prince Charming isn't some hot piece of meat who wouldn't give me the time of day even if by some miracle I ever actually got to meet him. No, my prince charming is a boy who I've known all my life but I've never once spoken to him. His name is Nathan Scott and he's the most popular, most talented and most handsome boy in THH. Girls literally swoon over him. You probably think that me liking him is totally cliché but it really isn't.

Nathan isn't the stereotypical egoistic jerk that people think of when it comes to high school jocks. He's actually very intelligent and far too modest for his own good. Never once has he ever made fun of people who are less popular than him. He treats everyone fairly and is loved by everyone in Tree Hill in return. Nate is somewhat of a legend around here. He is considered to be the best basketball player in THH since his father Dan Scott, the biggest jerk of all times.

You probably think that its very shallow of me for liking him for his popularity or his money but that's not it. Even if he didn't possess all those luxuries, I would still be in love with him. I love him for everything he is. I love his strengths, his weaknesses, I love everything about him. Nathan Scott truly is truly the boy of my dreams.

Part 2: Love is 'round the corner

Haley's POV cont'd

Have you ever seen him play basketball? I tell you, it is an absolute pleasure to watch, even for me, the least sports loving person you'll ever meet. When he plays, all eyes are on him. When he shoots, he has this look in his eyes. Its a look of true determination. Its like the whole world could fall apart in that instant but he'd still be there, holding the ball and aiming to make the perfect shot.

You're probably wondering, if I care so deeply about him, then why have I never spoken to him? Truth is, I know that if I ever do, then things will change. You see Nathan and I share this special bond. I can sense when he is nearby and can always tell if he is happy or sad just by looking at his face. He tries to mask his emotions but he can never hide it from me. When I pass him in the hallway, I try and look anywhere but at him. Even though I don't look at him, I know that he is looking at me. I'm afraid that if I ever made the mistake of looking into his deep blue eyes, I'd get lost in them. And in the process he would find out about all of my problems. I have a feeling that he has the ability of reading me like a book and that is what scares me. We are too compatible for each other. If we had a relationship and somehow things things fell apart, then that would be the end of us. Both he and I would be completely destroyed. And I never want that to happen.

Nathan leads a peaceful life, one where he is not forced to deal with the harsh consequences of life. And I know that if I were to come into his life, then all that peace would vanish. I'm drowning in a sea of troubles and if he were to come into my life, then he too would be brought down with me. I know that someday, the fire in me will burnout and I never want the same to happen to Nathan. Seeing him in pain would destroy me.

I wouldn't wish my life upon even my worst enemy, not that I actually have one. I try to be friendly with everyone, and in return everyone is friendly with me. No matter how depressing my life gets, I never show it to the outside world. I bury myself in school, work and tutoring, the last place I ever want to be is at home.

When I go home, it feels like a totally different world to me. My world outside of school is one of loneliness. As a result of my utterly incompetent parents, I was forced to grow up too soon. Thanks to them, I never got to experience the joys of childhood.

They say that daughters are most loved by their fathers. However, that was never the case with me. I longed for my father's love but never got any. My dad never cared for me. When I was six years old, my father left us. He left my mom and I to fend for ourselves. I've always resented him for that. I never blamed him for leaving my mom since it had gotten to the point where they couldn't even stay in the same room together. But I've always blamed him for leaving ME. I tried desperately to make him happy but he never was. I guess I wasn't good enough for him. I haven't seen my dad since that day and frankly I have no desire of ever seeing him again. I blame my father for putting me in the position where I am today.

After my father left, my mom went into depression and has yet to come out of it. Eleven years have passed since the day daddy left yet it seems like nothing has changed. My mother worked to support us for a couple of years and then decided to put the burden on me. Since the age of 14, I have been forced to be the sole breadwinner in my family. All my mom ever does is lay in bed and cry. I think she is still in love with him. And when on the rare occasion she does go out, she only goes out to have a drink. Over the years my mom has turned into an alcoholic. I work my ass off to provide for us and she blows off my hard earned money on drinks and then has the audacity to accuse me of not doing my share of work in the household! I get so frustrated sometimes, I feel like I should desert her too, just like my dad did. No matter how often I may think of the possibility, I know that such a thing will never happen. I'm too caring for that. I know she doesn't deserve my love, but I still care for her because she is the only one I have in this world.

I think that is why I want to believe in fairy tales so badly. I want someone to love and take care of me like I have done with my mother in the past. Something tells me that Nathan Scott is the one who is going to make this wish of mine come true. I just hope that that day arrives sometime in the near future.

Chapter 4: Kissing in the rain

Part 1:

Nathan's POV ( continued from chpt. 2 so go back to refresh your memory)

I had forgotten how it felt to be happy. That is, until the day that Haley came into my life...

I remember that day like it was just yesterday. It was raining outside. It felt like a storm was coming. Whitey had made me stay back and run suicides after practice for being late. By the time I finished running, it was pretty late and everyone had gone home. So there I was, stuck in the pouring rain with no way of getting home since my car was at the garage getting fixed. Having no other option, I decided to walk over to my brother Lucas's how since he lived nearby.

The streets were deserted, not a car in sight. Everyone was at home enjoying themselves while I was out trudging in this horrid weather trying to get to my pain in the a$$ of a brother's house who had bailed on me. Luke was supposed to be my ride home but guess what, he conveniently "forgot" about that. I was so caught up in my thoughts, that I didn't realise that I was only a block away from Luke's house. Once I became aware of my surroundings, I realised I was no longer alone. There, in front of my stood an angel. My angel. From afar, I could make out that the person standing before me was most definately Haley. However, I got the feeling that only her body was present. Her mind was far off in some distant land. The Haley I saw in front of me was not the one I had grown accustomed to seeing at school. This was entirely someone else. This was the girl behind the facade that I had been so keen on finding out about. Her glowing smile was nowhere in sight and that twinkle in her eyes was gone. All I saw in them now was sadness. It pained me to see her standing motionlessly like that. Not just the kind of pain you feel when you see someone you love get hurt, it was the kind of pain that made you hurt both mentally and physically. My throat was constricted and I couldn't even move. For the first time in my life, Haley was looking at me. Not at someone around me but ME! In factly, she wasn't just looking, she was actually staring. Her gorgeous brown eyes seemed to call out to me.

Even in her saddest moment, Haley looked like a goddess to me. I don't know what came over me but at that instant, I felt the dire need to kiss her. I longed to taste her luscious ruby lips. They seemed so soft and inviting, I couldn't resist. So in my trance, I walked over to her, took her into my arms and kissed her with every fibre of my being.

Part 2:

The moment my lips came into contact with her's, all else faded. All I could think of was how amazing it felt to touch her. Her warm breath, her soft lips, her smooth hair, it was like heaven for me. Being in a daze, it didn't occur to me that the kiss wasn't being reciprocated. I started to panic thinking that she didn't feel the same way. Thankfully I was put at ease once I began to feel her put pressure on my lips. The kiss may have only lasted for a short while but to me it felt like it lasted forever. That had been the best kiss of my life up until then. That earth-shattering kiss is one that I have yet to forget to this day. After our long awaited moment of intimacy, my angel spoke to me for the first time.

~~~Flashback~~~

"Why'd you do that Nate?...Sorry I mean Nathan" asked Haley.

"Wow you actually know my name! I didn't think you did. Oh and you can call me Nate, it has a certain ring to it don't you think?" replied Nathan.

"No, Nathan's fine. You didn't answer my question. Why did you kiss me? You don't even know me so how dare you touch me let alone kiss me" asked Haley aggressively.

"Whoa! Calm down! And believe me when I say that I know more than you think".

"Okay Mr. Hotshot basketball player, what do you know about me? Hunh?

"I know that you love the rain, I know that you play with your hair when you're nervous, I know that you bite your lip when you're hesitant, I know that you love to sing when you think no one's listening and I KNOW that no matter how much you try and deny it, you enjoyed the kiss just as much as I did".

"You're wrong! That kiss meant nothing!!"said Haley

"If it meant nothing , then why'd you kiss me back?"

"Look that's not the point.... "

"No it is the point, if you didn't want me kissing you, then you would have pushed me away. Instead, you kissed me back so don't bother telling me that it meant nothing! I know it did."

"Okay, so I lied, sue me. Look, this really isn't a good time, so I think its best if you could leave now."

"Look please don't push me away. Its obvious that you're upset about something, so please tell me what's wrong. Maybe I can help you, please don't shut me out, please talk to me!"cried Nathan in desperation.

"You can't help me! No one can!" cried Haley hysterically. "Did you know that my mom's in the hospital?"

"No, I didn't know. I'm sorry. What happened to her?" asked Nathan

"She was drunk and she was driving, she lost control of the car and hit a traffic signal. The doctor's don't know what's going to happen to her. She's in a coma now. What's going to happen to her Nate? She's the only one I have in the world Nate. What will I do without her?" asked Haley.

By now all the anger had dissipated and all Haley could do was cry. She cried for her mother, she cried for her state of misery and she cried for not being able to tell Nathan of her true feelings. All Nathan could do was hold her. He helped her sit on the front porch and whispered sweet nothings while Haley washed away all her pain while in the comforting arms of her true love.

To the outsider, it looked as if these two lovers had known each other all their lives but little do they know that story of the two lovers is only beginning.

Chapter 5: Rainy days and rainy nights

Part 1:

I held her in my arms while she sobbed for the longest time. She cried until she has no tears left, and then she stopped. I could see that she was exhausted, her once twinkling eyes seemed empty now. It broke my heart to see her in pain. Seeing her in such as helpless state had a peculiar effect on me. For some reason, I began to feel angry. Angry at the world for giving her such a miserable life and angry at myself for not helping Haley sooner. I decided that I was sick of hiding my feelings, sick of letting others run my life, and most of all, sick of being depressed all the time. It was time for change and I would start by cheering up Haley and by convincing her that my love was for real.

~~~Flashback~~~

“Come on” said Nathan

“What! Where?” asked Haley

“I don't know, just away from here. Today is a day of new beginnings. Aren't you sick being sad all the time? Don't you want things to change? Don't you want to be happy again? I sure as hell do.”

“Yeah I do, I'm tired of being miserable” replied Haley

“Great! Come on! Forget about your problems and for once lets do the things that make us happy instead of worrying about what others will think,”

Nathan is overly excited, grabs Haley's arm and starts to run

“Nate where are we going? Are you sure you're okay? Do you want to go and lie down or something?

“No I'm fine” replied Nathan somewhat impatiently

“Nathan where are we going? You're acting crazy!”

“Come on, stop worrying, just trust me okay!”

Nathan began running faster and faster, he felt happier than he'd felt in the longest time. Suddenly he came to an abrupt stop, sending Haley flying in the process.

“Gee thanks Nathan. Thanks for dropping me in the mud like that. That really makes me the happy. Speaking of which, why are we standing, or in my case, sitting in an empty park in the middle of stormy weather?”

“Don't you get it? It's the park! I was at my happiest when I was playing in the park. Don't you remember how it was back then? Back when we could play in the park for hours and hours without a care in the world? Don't you want to get that feeling back? Forget about your problems and for once lets be ten year olds again!”

“I still think you're acting a little nutty, but what the heck, lets pretend to be kids again. I know our fun will be short lived, but at least I can fondly look upon it years from now, as one sweet memory.”

And so they played. They played on the swings, the monkey bars, the slides, and on anything and everything they could get their hands on. And while they played, all worries, all sorrows, and all pain were momentarily forgotten. They were just two kids taking advantage of life's little pleasures. By then the two kids were free from all fears, inhibitions and insecurities. For the first time in a long time, they revealed their true forms.

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but no one ever mentioned that eyes are too, for the intensity in their eyes were a clear indication of just how much they loved each other. After many a years, these two lovers finally proclaimed their love for each other. And the beauty of the whole exchange was that not a single word had been uttered, and yet all that was need to be said had been said just by looking in each other's eyes.

And so they set about enjoying themselves and their newly formed relationship. If you think about it, the whole situation was completely absurd and yet the two lovers wouldn't trade these few moments of glory for the world. They spent hours and hours playing in the rain, completely unaware of what was happening in the world outside of the two of them. Realization hit them the moment they heard thunder and noticed that it was getting dark and that a storm was on its way. Not ready to face reality yet, the two lovers set about on a new adventure, one that could be held indoors, away from the storm.

Part 2:

“Come on lets get out of here” said Haley.

Not knowing where to go the lovers took shelter at the nearest available location. They ended up inside a club known as Tric that happened to be managed by Nathan's good friend Peyton Sawyer.

“Where are we Nate?” asked Haley

“What you haven't been here before? This is Peyton's club, Tric, I'm sure you've heard of it”

“So this is the infamous Tric. The kids I tutor talk about it all the time. I hear they play a lot of good music”

“Yeah they do! Speaking of which, I have an idea. Wait here, I'll be back in a flash!”

Haley attempted to protest but by then Nathan was long gone. She waited for a few minutes but Nathan was nowhere in sight. As she was getting ready to leave, she heard a familiar voice echoing from the speakers.

“Hey everyone, tonight I'd like to present to you a gifted singer who herself doesn't know how talented she is. She is also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. To me, she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Not only from the outside, but also from the inside. I love her very much and would like her to come up on stage and sing for us tonight. So without further ado, I present to you Haley James…

Haley stood stunned. She looked like a deer caught in headlights. This was the last place she wanted to be at this moment. All her nightmares were coming true at that instant.

Seeing that Haley stood motionless, Nathan approached her and to her back stage.

“Nathan I can't do this. I'm not ready yet! People are going to laugh at me and I don't want to be laughed at…”

Nathan getting annoyed with Haley's endless babbling takes hold of her and kisses her with all his might in an effort to calm her nerves.

“Nathan that's the second time you've kissed me by surprise today. Cut it out! You're going to give me a heart attack” cried Haley

“ Look I'm sorry for surprising you but I had to get you to stop talking and this was the only way I could think of to get you to be quiet”

Haley continues to look at him suspiciously, not trusting his motives

“Anyway, what I was going to say before we got sidetracked was that Haley, you're an amazing singer. Everyone will love your voice. Just trust yourself. Focus on your music and everything will be fine. If you won't sing for yourself, then sing for me. Imagine that its only me and you, let the crowd just fade away. You can do this Haley, I know you can!”

“You really think I'm a good singer Nate?” asked Haley meekly

“Yes! Now go! Show the world how good you are!”

Haley continues to delay, so Nathan pushes her onto the stage.

Haley is extremely nervous but starts to sing.

I am lost in the see-thru,
Think you lost yourself too.
Throughout all of this confusion,

At first her voice quivers abut slowly she gains more courage once she sees Nathan's reassuring face standing in the crowd.

I hope I somehow get to you.
I practiced all the things I'd say,
To tell you how I feel,
And when I finally get my chance,
It all seems so surreal.

Her level of confidence grows by the second. All her fears and insecurities slip away. She fully immerses herself in to the world of music.

Cuz from the first time I saw you,
I only thought about you,
I didn't know you,
I wanted to hold onto
The things you'd never say to me.
Cuz you said:

She feels liberated. Her face is glowing. Her heart is bursting with joy! She makes a mental note to that Nathan for having faith in her.

You can't change the way you feel.
I could never do that, I could never do that
But you can't tell me this ain't real
Cuz this is rea.
And you would see right through that
And in the end it's all I've got
So I'm gonna hold on and on and on and on....

She's having the time of her life! She looks into Nathan's ocean blue eyes. She can see that his eyes are glazed. She knows that he is proud of her.

Now you've got me watchin' your eyes
Watchin' just to see, watchin' just to see
Got me waitin' just to see
If you ever look at me
If it goes the way it never will,
When will it go, will it ever go my way?

She can see how much he loves her just by looking into his eyes. The thought makes her even happier, if such a thing is possible.

Your eyes are watchin' me.
And now you've got me thinkin' bout
The first time that I met you.
Standin' in a crowded room,
But I could only see you,
And I hope my words will get through
Cuz now I can't forget you.

The lyric she sings comes straight from her heart. She hopes that Nathan understands the message she is trying to convey.

I wanna tell you,
If only I could reach you,
And make you feel this way.
But you said:
You can't change the way you feel.
*I could never do that, I could never do that
But you can't tell me this ain't real
Cuz this is rea.
*And you would see right through that*
And in the end it's all I've got
So I'm gonna hold on and on and on and on....

As the song comes to an end, Haley finally comes out of her trance. The crowd is silent. Everyone is mesmerized by her voice. They are all spellbound and continue to look at her admiringly. She then hears the sound of someone clapping … its Nathan. And so the spell is broken. The crowd roars with appreciation. She is at the peak of her happiness. Being overloaded with emotion, Haley leaps off the stage and jumps into Nathan's loving arms.

“ You did great, Haley. I knew you could do it!”

“Thanks”

They stay at the club for a little longer and then leave once the storm has passed. They walk to Haley's house in silence, both thinking of how wonderfully their day had been spent. Once they arrive at their destination, Nathan attempts to leave but Haley isn't ready to let him go yet.

“Nathan, don't go. If you don't mind, could you stay with me tonight? I don't want to be alone”.

Nathan places a soft kiss on her lips.

“I'll take that as a yes”

They enter the house, it's a lot smaller than it looks from the outside. They walk into Haley's bedroom, like everything else in the house, it too is quite small. However, every aspect of the room reflects on Haley's personality. Nathan thinks it the prettiest bedroom he has ever seen.

They let their bodies melt into the small yet comfortable little bed. Haley kisses Nathan as a way of thanking him for this wonderful day. What began as an innocent kiss turns into something much more.

“ Are you sure you want to do this Haley?”

“Yes”

That was all he needed to hear. What began as the worst day of Haley's life turned into the most memorable night of Haley's life. All that she had dreamt of over the past 17 years came true in one single day. For a few hours, Haley had forgotten about all of her problems. She should have known that nothing good lasts forever.

Part 3:

[A Few Hours Later]

Nathan wakes up and notices that Haley is not next to him. He sees a note addressed to him lying on the pillow.

Dear Nathan,

Thank you for everything you have done for me. For a couple of hours there, I had been the happiest any girl could only ever dream of being. I want you to know that I love you, and will always love you no matter what. I know you wanted us to be together but its just not possible right now. Last night, I got a phone call from the hospital…my mother is no more. My mom may not have been a good mother but I loved her nonetheless. Now that she's gone, I have no reason to stay in Tree Hill anymore. I'm sorry to leave like this, but I have to. I need time to figure things out and I know that will never happen as long as I stay in this town. This place holds too many bad memories. For so long, all I ever did was to look after my mother. Its time for me to figure out who Haley James really is. You deserve to live happy life Nathan. As long as you are with me, that will never happen. I think its best for us to go our separate ways. If we're meant to be, then things will work out in the end. Please don't hate me Nathan. Trust me when I say that this is for the best. And please don't try to find me. By the time you read this note, I will have been long gone.

Thank you for the sweet memories.
Love,
Haley

A solitary tear escaped from Nathan's eyes as he finished reading the letter

~~~End of Flashback~~~

Nathan's POV

5 years have passed since that eventful day. I still love Haley as much as I did back then. Against Haley's wishes I had gone on a quest to find her. However, much to my dismay, I never did. I still miss her to this day. Every time I see a petite brunette walking down the street, my stomach flutters thinking its Haley but it never is. I've learned to move on though. After high school, I went on to study English Lit at NYU with the help of a basketball scholarship.

Today I am an established author and a 2 time MVP point guard for the New York Knicks. I have succeeded in achieving all my goals and I can safely say that Haley James is responsible for my success. Had Haley not come into my life, even if it was for a short time, I would have lost my will to fight in life. Thanks to Haley and the time we spent together, the fire in me had been restored. Haley, I can't thank you enough for what you have given to me.

~Haley James, if you ever read this, please come back to me. Your Natey's waiting~

~The End~

Epilogue

Natalie: Haley James, if you ever read this, please come back to me! Aww that was soo sweet!

“Nat where are you?” yells Nathan

“I'm in the living room dad!”

Nathan enters

“Hey kiddo, whatcha doing?”

“Oh I just finished reading your book “Kissing in the Rain” replied Natalie

“ Wow you actually did something other than play basketball good job!” teased Nathan

“Daaad!!!”

“Okay! Okay! All teasing aside, how'd you find it?”

“ It's the best story I've ever read!!! Is it really how you and mom met?”

Nathan chuckles as he is reminded of the past

“ Yup! That's exactly how it happened. In fact, this is the book that brought us together again”

“Hey guys what's up?” asked Haley

“Oh nothing, we were just talking about how you and dad met” replied Natalie

“I see”

“So what happened after the book ends? How'd you guys get back together?”

“ Well lets see … I read your dad's book and decided to go meet him. By then I had graduated from college and had finally been able to resolve all of my past problems”

“ Yeah, once your mom came back into my life again, I made sure that your mom could never leave again”

“ That night, your dad took me out to dinner and he proposed”

“She said yes and we've been together ever since. I can't believe 18 years have passes since then”

“ I can't either. Hell I'm still having a hard time believing that you, Natalie, are almost the same age we were back when we fell in love!”

Naley share a kiss and begin reminiscing over the past

“ Aww your story is soo romantic!! If only Tye ( Tyler is Peyton and Jake's son) would like me they way you guys liked each other” sighed Natalie

“ Who knows, may be Tyler really does like you but he's too afraid to say it. Guys are like that you know. They tend to hide their feelings a lot”

“ Come on, how about we go out and play a game of b-ball! Girls against boys what do ya say?” asked Haley in an attempt to lighten the mood.

“Yeah Baby! We're going to cream you dad!” yelled Natalie as she ran outside to their basketball court

“Hah! You wish!” replied Nathan as he ran after her

And so wishes do come true and fairytale happy endings really do happen. In this case, the prince and the princess, namely, Nathan and Haley lived happily ever after.

Bonus:

Nathan's Book Cover :

Credits:

"She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5

"Change" by Good Charlotte