And Forever? [3] Nathan Scott Fan Fiction

Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them

Claudia stood beside Jack, Brooke and Haley at Keith's funeral. Dan, Nathan, Whitey, Karen and Lucas stood in front of them and loads of people were sitting behind them. It was a sad day for Tree Hill and everyone came out to Keith's funeral because he was dearly loved.

"Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. My companion attacks his friends, he violates his covenant. His speech is smooth, yet war is in his heart. But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. As for me, I trust in you. And now, we ask for the strength to navigate the stages of our grief as we lay our brother, Keith, to rest." The Priest said as Lucas advanced and took earth in his hand. He poured over Keith's coffin. Claudia looked at Lucas tearfully. Dan wasn't moving, he was too busy looking away. "Dan." The priest stated and Dan snapped back into reality. He advanced and took the earth, just like Lucas did. Everyone else did the same thing, Claudia looked down at the coffin when it was her turn. She her tears dropped into the whole alongside the earth that she gently scattered in. Nathan waited for her and hugged her when she had finished and walked over to him.

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Nathan sat on the bed s Claudia looked at herself in the mirror. She was thinking about all the good times she had with Keith. She just couldn't grasp how Jimmy could of took Keith's life. Jimmy loved Keith and Claudia knew that.

"I guess everybody's just gonna change and back to Karen's, okay?" Claudia stated as she took off the necklace she was wearing.

"People are definitely gonna change." Nathan replied as Claudia placed the necklace down.

"Will you unzip me?" Claudia asked choking on her own tears. Nathan stood up and walked over to Claudia.

"Oh, Claudia, I love you." Nathan whispered as he took her in his arms, they both faced the mirror.

"I love you, too." Claudia replied as she kissed his hand that was wrapped around Claudia's chest.

"It's all so uncertain. God, I love you." Nathan admitted and Claudia smiled a little at him, she looked at him through the mirror. "I don't ever want to come that close to losing you again. I need you to be safe, okay?" Nathan asked and Claudia nodded her head.

"You are stuck with me till the end of time, Scott." Claudia laughed a little and Nathan kissed Claudia's neck. Claudia turned around and kissed Nathan passionately.

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Claudia and Nathan were lying in Nathan's best with the covers over them, they were hugging each other.

"Okay, we are the worst family/friends in the whole world. We really should be at Lucas'." Claudia laughed as she looked down the bed.

"You're right." Nathan replied as Claudia smiled up at him. "Just stay here for a second." Nathan continued and Claudia nodded her head. "You know, when I was a kid, I had this morning paper route. And every morning there was this moment, it was right around dawn, and I would just stop, breathe it all in. You could almost feel the magic in the world. But lying here with you, I feel that same stillness. I can almost believe that the world's not as screwed up as I know it is." Nathan explained and Claudia smiled up at him. "My mom's coming home. She called." Nathan stated and Claudia played with Nathan's wedding ring that he was wearing around his neck.

"Well, at least now you won't have to live alone in this big giant house." Claudia replied.

"No, but she will." Nathan stated and Claudia looked at him confused. She stopped playing with is wedding ring. "I want us to live together. I wanna be your husband again, Claudia." Nathan continued and Claudia kissed him.