Chapter 15
Two months later, Nathan and Haley were both equally nervous for their vow renewal. They had taken their time in planning the perfect wedding. They wanted to make sure it would go off without a hitch. They had been through enough already.
While Brooke was putting the finishing touches on Haley's hair, Haley realized that she was really, really nervous.
"Brooke, holy crap, I'm getting married!," Haley said playing with her rings
"Haley, holy crap, you are already married!," Brooke teased
"Brooke Penelope Davis, this is not a time for teasing. I am freaking out," Haley scolded
"Okay, I'm sorry, just don't use the Penelope," Brooke laughed, "Seriously Haley, what are you worried about? You're not worried Nathan is going to leave again, are you?
"No, No," Haley reassured, "I don't know. It may seem stupid but, I'm getting married! Again!"
Brooke laughed, "You'll do fine,"
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In Nathan's room, he couldn't be happier.
"Dude, you alright?" Lucas asked his brother who was smiling weirdly.
"I'm getting married," Nathan couldn't wipe the smile off his face, even if you paid him to.
"You already are," Lucas said shaking his head
"Yeah, isn't it great?" Nathan said goofily
"C'mon let's go get you remarried to the girl that is already your wife," Lucas said putting his arm around Nathan
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Lucas and Haley stood at the end of the aisle, waiting for their cue.
"You know that I am very happy for you Hales. I'm glad you and Nathan found your way back to each other, but I could never officially give you away," Lucas said kissing her forehead
"Lucas, you're going to make my makeup run," Haley said brushing the tears away from her eyes
"Sorry, I just wanted you to know. Now I believe everyone is waiting on us," Lucas replied
"I believe they are all waiting for me, you just happen to be here," Haley teased while slipping her hand in the crook of Lucas' elbow
"I feel so loved," Lucas said mock pouting
"You are, now bring me to my guy," Haley said. Her nerves suddenly washed away once she saw Nathan's face.
Nathan couldn't help but smile wider when he saw his beautiful wife walking down the aisle toward him. Lucas and Haley reached the altar. They shared a hug and Lucas kissed her cheek before taking his place beside Nathan.
"Hi," she whispered to Nathan, lacing her hand with his
"Hi," he whispered back
"Dearly beloved..." the priest began
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The ceremony went smoothly and now it was time for the vows. Nathan went first:
"Haley I once promised you that I would be with you until the beaches washed away. I know that I have made mistakes in the past. I also know that not one day while we were apart, I wasn't thinking about you and I wasn't loving you. You made me a better person, Haley. You made me want to be the guy that you would love. I promise you now and forever, that I will always be that man and I will always love you. Always and Forever."
Haley had to pause to wipe away her tears before she went.
"Nathan, when you came back, I was very guarded with my heart. I was afraid that you would hurt me again. I realized that I could never be without you when someone very wise told me that you were the guy for me, and soon I would see that. He doesn't know how right he is. I can't imagine my life without you Nathan. You have made it so much better and so much more joyful by just being with me. I will love you until the end of time, this I vow today,"
Nathan and Haley exchanged rings.
"By the power vested in me by the state of North Carolina, I now pronounce you husband and wife," the priest said
"Again," Lucas added
"You may kiss the bride," the priest smiled
Nathan pulled Haley towards him and crushed his lips to hers. They went to the reception and had a wonderful time. Brooke and Lucas gave tear jerking speeches, and it was now time for Nathan and Haley to leave on their honeymoon.
"Where are you guys going again?" Brooke asked while Nathan and Haley were gathering their things in the car
"Oh we are going to London for a few days," Haley said
"Wait, doesn't it always rain there?" Lucas said confused
Nathan smirked, "Oh yea,"
"Aw, Hales, you married a pervert," Peyton laughed
"I still love him anyway," Haley smiled dreamily
"Alright, go have married sex!" Brooke waved the car off.
Nathan and Haley sped off down the road. Exited about their trip and about their future. They were both going to Duke. Nathan got a full ride and Haley got a pretty hefty scholarship. They decided that being close to their family and hometown would make them happiest. They were happy and in love. No matter what happened, Nathan and Haley had promised each other that they would remain this way always. Always and Forever.
Epilogue- Ten Years Later
Ten years later, Nathan and Haley had both graduated Duke and found successful jobs. Haley was a teacher at Tree Hill High and Nathan, finding interests outside of basketball, became a prominent lawyer. The had five children: 7 year old James Lucas, 5 year old Erin Kathleen, 3 year old twins William John and Norah Rose, and 1 year old Brian Patrick. Nathan and Haley were still just as in love as they were in high school. They still had their bad days and fights but they would always find their way back to each other. Always and Forever.