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Note: So nobody liked the ending as a OneShot, &I kinda like the idea of making it into a story, so here it is(: The first two chapters are going to be centered around lyrics of two songs, but the rest are gonna be normal. What do you think ? Reviews would be deeply appreciated(:

Just Wanted Your Love
song by Alexz Johnson

You got time, if time is what you needed.

Whenever he needed something, she was always there to accomidate him.

He said he needed a break; she could respect that.

He said he needed time; she could give that to him.

He said he needed space; she could take a step back.

He said there was someone else; she fell apart.

So is it any wonder she made up some story so she wouldn't look completely pathetic? Is it wrong that she lied to protect her pride, her dignity, her heart? It was in the heat of the moment, she never meant it anyways, and it didn't look like he cared much. After all, what she said was the truth, "It was only a summer fling."

If only it was as simple as that.

You're not mine; I'd rather not believe you're fine
rather think you're up all night.

That summer was the best of her life, mainly because he was there to share it with her.

They exchanged stories, secrets, promises, and hearts; well at least she gave hers to him. Her pain now was unbearable, so much so she didn't even want it back; without a heart she would immune to the lies other boys would tell her, like the ones that seem to effortlessly fall from his mouth.

She couldn't believe in the end he'd choose someone else over her; after all they'd been through together. Why wasn't she good enough? Why couldn't she be the one he chose? She'd choose him. But that was always the case, she'd give him everything she had and he'd never acknowledge nor return the gesture.

You're all right, you knew me when you met me.
Let's not fight; I'm just a little feisty.

She thought she knew him, the real him, the one he never let anyone else see for fear of rejection or possibly a connection even. She always thought he was just a cynic; not wanting to believe there was good in others. She set out to make him a believer, a believer of faith, of hope, of trust, of love, and even of life. She thought she could of gotten through to him, past the rough exterior, past the bluster and bs he gives everyone else; past the crap and into his heart.

Maybe, maybe I'll loose my mind.
I don't wanna let you go,
I don't wanna let you go, BOY
I just wanted your love,
I just needed to feel your love,
I just wanted your love.
I don't wanna let you go.

As people swarmed the streets of Tree Hill, all preparing for the burning boat ceremony; a boy and a girl stood facing each other, both with amused smiles, both stood in silence, tuning out the bustle around them.

She stuck out her hand to the tall boy in front of her, "Haley."

He cocked an eyebrow, but returned the gesture, "Nathan."

As their grip released, Haley smiled up at him, "I know."

They began to weave through the crowd, Haley with an ease Nathan couldn't quite portray, instead he continued to trip. Nathan repeated his earlier mannerism and cocked his eyebrow once more, "How?" He asked.

Haley shrugged, "Tree Hill isn't that big, I don't know how much you've seen of it, but what you have seen, is basically it." Haley continued her quick pace, weaving in and out of the crowd before her. "When Karen said her nephew was coming, I asked for a brief description to, ya know, decide if I even wanted to meet you. She said you were tall, and since I know every other tall person in Tree Hill, you weren't all that hard to find." She seemed to talk so fast her first sentence had hardly registered by the time she was done.

Nathan looked on with an amused smirk, "So you obviously make Tree Hill out to be one hell of a time." Nathan stated sarcastically.

"Oh yeah," She scoffed, "Its party central."

They had finally made their way through the crowded streets and up to the steps of 'Karen's Café'.

Nathan turned to look at her, "So what do you guys do for fun?"

Haley's smirk turned into a devilish grin, "Here in Tree Hill, we make our own fun."

You got steam, wheels aren't turnin';
its just me I'm crashing and burning out.
Shouldn't we be makin' out?

Haley rested her chin on Nathan's shoulder and closed her eyes, "Are we almost there?" She yawned into his ear.

Nathan chuckled, "Hales, how are you tired? You slept all day and now I'm carrying you, you don't even have to walk."

Haley nestled her face in his neck, "You try being Haley James," she mumbled, "it's a tiring job, making everyone love you is not easy."

Nathan lightly shook his head and smiled at her behavior. There was something so relaxing about Haley, just the way she was, she was so comfortable with who she was and how she was. She was so serene and carefree and she had an amazing heart. Being around Haley just made him want to be better. She was just so… Haley.

Currently they were on their way to the movie theatre, something they had made a tradition to do every other night. It had only been two weeks into the summer, but Nathan didn't want it to end, he didn't want them to end. Their friendship alone was enough to make him stay in Tree Hill, but the connection they both shared was too significant to deny and yet they had. For two weeks they had shamelessly flirted and continuously hung out together, but neither dared to put themselves out there.

While passing the docks, a flash of lighting flickered above the river, so bright, even Haley looked up.

Absentmindedly Nathan changed his direction towards the docks, heading towards the river. "There wasn't any rain in the forecast this morning." Nathan stated.

Haley slid off his back, "Its heat lighting." She explained. Haley ran her hands through her long blonde hair. "I haven't seen any since I was like, nine. Come on."

Haley took Nathan's hand and pulled him to the end of the dock. She sat down and the edge, her feet dangling off. Nathan followed her actions; their hands still connected.

The night sky danced with lines of lights, each playing off one another. The stars shone brighter in the presence of their buoyant new friends.

Haley smiled, "You're going to remember this." She spoke softly.

Nathan looked over at her, "What do you mean?"

Haley shrugged, she turned her attention from the sky to his blue orbs, "You're going to remember this. Tree Hill, this moment," She gestured above her, her voice still soft and light, "me."

Nathan didn't know what overcame him, suddenly the risk didn't matter, nothing mattered, nothing but her. He slowly leaned over and pressed his lips against hers. It only took her a moment to respond, she snaked her arms around his neck. He ran his tongue on her lower lip and she immediately granted him access. The kiss was soft, and slow, and tender, much like a first love; careful not to move too fast, conveying hope and trust, supplying a calmness and yet an anxiety; perfect.

Haley smiled against his lips. Nathan slowly pulled away and cocked an eyebrow.

She simply shook her head and stated, "Told you," as she brought his lips back to hers.

The night was suddenly lit with streaks of light and bursts of passion dancing around the two lovers.

You got guts, guts is what I need now.
I don't mind, I'm starting to believe it's over;
tell her I loathe her.

Haley vigorously rubbed her face, trying to release those memories permanently ingrained in her mind. It wasn't fair, he got to move on, why couldn't she? What had she done so wrong in the past that the gods wanted her to carry around the burden of Nathan Scott everywhere she went? Wasn't there anyone she could pay off or something, anything to get him off her mind! She wanted peace, she wanted closure, she wanted her life back. She didn't care if he was with someone else, she didn't care if he didn't want her back, she needed him to look her in the eye and tell her why they couldn't be together; tell her what was so horrible about her, maybe then she could fix it and fix her heart in the process.

I don't wanna let you go away,
I don't wanna let you go, BOY
I just wanted your love,
I just needed to feel your love,
I just wanted your love.
I don't wanna let you go.

It had long ago started raining on the two kids by the docks, something Nathan was trying to avoid, but Haley didn't care; she wanted answers, and he was doing everything in his power to avoid the subject.

"I don't get it!" Haley exclaimed, "You tell me how much I mean to you, how much this means to you," she gestured between the two of them, "but it doesn't mean enough for you to stay!"

"Just try to understand Haley, I can't be with you, not now." Nathan begged, his voice calm.

"Why the hell not?" Haley yelled, rain and tears impaired her vision; since when did she become the type of girl who cried because some guy didn't want her? She ran her hands through her hair and looked down at her shoes, trying to shield her puffy eyes and bleeding mascara from him, she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing she cared.

"There's someone else." His voice was barely above a whisper; she could have sworn she didn't hear him right.

"What?" Her voice cracked. She looked up at him, he could see that her tears were mixing with the rain; it broke his heart.

"I'm sorry." He stepped to comfort her, but her hand stopped him.

She put on a fake smile and with a strained voice she clarified, "It was only a summer fling, right?"

Lettin' you go,
Lettin' you go,
Lettin' you go,
Lettin' you go,
Lettin' you go,
BOY.

Haley closed her eyes and took a deep breath, 'You can do this' she coached herself, 'You need to move on.' She raised her hand to the oak door. She couldn't even believe she was here. Why was she here? She dropped her hand and ran it through her hair.

She had been pacing outside his door for at least twenty minutes, she was sure by now the neighbors had began to phone their friends and invite them over to watch Haley James make a fool of herself in front of Nathan Scott's house; either their friends or the police.

Haley sat down on the steps outside Nathan's front door. It had been at least five months since he left. Well, five months, 1 week, and three days. Was it pathetic that she knew that?

Haley lifted her head, it was, it was pathetic. Haley James was being pathetic. What the hell happened to her? She used to make fun of those types of girls, the ones who made a boy into their whole world. She wasn't even eighteen yet, she had her whole life to fall in love… again, she had enough time to get over Nathan Scott without giving him the satisfaction of even knowing she needed to get over him.

She could do this by herself; she didn't need Nathan's permission to get over him. Screw closure.

Haley got up from her spot on the steps with a new perspective, she didn't need him to live, she didn't need him to love, she didn't even need him to get over him.

While reveling in her newly acquired self-assurance, she didn't hear the front door open, nor did she hear it shut. What she did he however was that familiar voice calling out to her, "Haley?"

Well, there went her resolve.

She knew it was stupid, she knew it was immature, but there she stood closing her eyes and praying that he couldn't see her.

"Haley? Is that you?" The voice asked once more.

"Damn." Haley muttered. She then put on that same fake smile she wore so many months ago and turned around, face-to-face with her fears.

"Hey Nathan."

I don't wanna let you go away,
I don't wanna let you go,
just wanted your love;
feel your love.
Just wanted your love.
I don't wanna let you go