Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill
Summary: This is a Pathan fic- Everything is the same up until 5x11- Some old and unlikely couples reunite.
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" Nathan, I want a divorce."
That was the only thing that was going through his mind. DIVORCE.
He couldn't believe that Haley actually wanted a divorce. They had gotten through numerous problems before, so why was this one any different? Well, maybe because HE was the one who had made the mistake. He hated the way Haley had put him on a pedestal. She at one time kissed Chris Keller and then left with Chris to go on tour, and he had forgiven her for that. So why couldn't she forgive him now? No- he knew he shouldn't think like that. He had told Haley that he forgave her for running off to go on tour so it wouldn't be fair to use that against her now. But deep down, he was still mad at her for leaving and he probably always will be.
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"So P. Sawyer, you ready to go shopping?" Brooke was trying to take Peyton's mind off the wedding but she knew that since it was 2 weeks away that was all Peyton was thinking about.
Peyton smiled. She was glad Brooke was her best friend. " Yeah B. Davis, lets go."
While driving to the mall, Brooke tried to get a conversation going. " So Peyt, what do you think about the Naley split?"
"What are you talking about?"
Uh Oh. Peyton didn't hear. She didn't want to add another burden onto Peyton's shoulder's, but Brooke knew she had to continue because otherwise Peyton would drag it out of her, "After the whole Nanny scandal, Haley asked Nathan for...a divorce. They're signing divorce papers next week."
Peyton was in disbelief, " I didn't know...I...guess I was just so caught up with me and Lucas that I didn't even realize what was going on around me."
Brooke tried to make Peyton feel better, " Well at least you know now, right?"
Peyton was still in shock. She couldn't believe they were getting divorced. Peyton stared straight ahead at the road. "Yeah, I guess so."
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It was one week until the wedding. And one week until him and Haley would be officially divorced.( Since it took a week for the papers to be official- and yes I'm completely making that up)
"Let's get this over with," Nathan replied to the group of people sitting in front of him. Nathan was at his divorce signing, and he was surrounded by a judge, His attorney, Haley's attorney, and of course the one and only, Haley James soon not-to be- Scott.
Haley's attorney spoke first, "Mr. Scott, the only thing you have to do is sign here, here, and here, and it will be official," He said while pointing to numerous line on the page.
"Yes the same for you Ms. Scott," Nathan's attorney replied.
There were a million different thoughts going through Nathan's mind. 'Just sign the papers', Don't sign the papers', 'she must still love me', 'or maybe she hates me'. With all of these thoughts running through his mind, Nathan had a realization that he had to at least say something to make sure she actually wanted to go through with this.
Nathan looked into Haley's eyes, " Hales, are you sure you want to do" but he was abruptly cut off by Haley's lawyer.
"Mr. Scott, you have had enough time to discuss this with my client. Now please just sign the papers."
Nathan looked into her eyes to see what she was thinking. He saw a bit of sorrow in her eyes.. as if she knew something he didn't. But he did not see any regret in her eyes, as if this was a huge mistake. So that's why he signed the divorce papers.
"Are we finished here?"Nathan asked in an agitated tone.
"Yes Mr. Scott, that's all." Haley's attorney replied.
They all shook hands and as they began to make their way to the door, Haley's attorney added, " Oh, and Mr. Scott, don't forget that the custody hearing is in 2 weeks." It had then all clicked in his head, the look of sorrow in her eyes, she requested for full custody of Jamie without Nathan knowing.( I know in a real custody battle, the other parent would probably have to know, but Nathan not knowing makes it more dramatic.)
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Peyton sighed as she walked around town. Her and Brooke had went shopping earlier today, and it helped her forget all of problems for a while but once Brooke and her got back home reality hit her: there it was; the wedding dress that Brooke had designed for Lindsay, sitting in their living room. Brooke had forgotten to move it.
Brooke had already apologized several times and Peyton had told her that it was okay, she just needed to clear her head and thought that a walk through Tree Hill would help. She ended up at the beach and surprisingly, she saw a familiar face already there.
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Not sure how good the first chapter was- but please review to tell me what I could do to fix it- Thanks