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Leslie (keyne_mckinnon) wrote in 30_somethings,
@ 2007-06-18 10:26:00

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keyne_mckinnon, one tree hill

Haley James Scott fic, Flowers Table, Prompt 21
Fandom: One Tree Hill
Title: Eternal Sleep
Author: keyne_mckinnon
Theme(s): Flowers, Prompt 21, Poppy
Characters: Haley James Scott. Mentions Dan Scoot, Keith Scott, Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott
Rating: PG
Disclaimer/claimer: Haley doesn’t belong to me. I merely borrow to appease my muse
Summary: Haley thinks about life as Keith is put to rest

Haley stood sad eyed behind her best friend and her husband beside the open grave. The funeral had been packed with people that loved Keith Scott, which wasn’t a surprise. He’d been loved by everyone, well almost everyone. The words of the minister barely made it into her consciousness as her mind drifted back to the little girl she’d been.

It seemed like Keith had been in her life forever and maybe he had. Haley couldn’t remember a time he wasn’t there. Unlike with Lucas, Keith had been like an uncle to her instead of a father. She had her own father that had been there to show her how to ride a bike or to play tea party with her for hours. Keith had been there in other ways.

He’d had the kind words to say and wiped her tears away when she and Lucas were fighting. He’d been there to give praise and encouragement when she and Lucas had played miniature golf on the rooftop. He’d shown a young girl how to change a tire and oil right alongside her best friend.

She was going to miss Keith, but she knew that he would always be there for her, Lucas and Nathan even now. A gentle breeze caressed her tear stained cheek and a sad smile teased the edges of her lips. Her fanciful mind said that was Keith wiping away the tears one last time.

Haley’s gaze moved to the other Scott brother as the minister softly said his name. She wondered if Dan realized how different his funeral would be than Keith’s. He may be the Mayor of Tree Hill, but his manipulative ways had assured that very few people would pay their respects. Dan may have plaques, trophies and would probably have a long obituary, but when it mattered, very few would mourn his death. Haley hoped this was a wake up call for her father-in-law. Like Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

There were two Scott brothers; one had the money, fame and accolade that he craved. The other didn’t have the monetary success, but he had the love of a town. Which was the richer man?

Muse: Haley James Scott
Fandom: One Tree Hill
Word Count: 367

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	juliette 2007-06-18 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Congratulations on being the first to post :D I gave this a quick read, and unfortunately I don't know the series yet, so I can't comment with any real meaning, but I enjoyed it anyway. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	keyne_mckinnon 2007-06-18 03:23 pm UTC (link)
	Woot, I'm the first in the sandbox. :D I'm glad you enjoyed it and the prompt choice. I really liked the unusual flower prompt table... muse has been very happy with it. lol (Reply to this) (Parent)

	juliette 2007-06-18 02:45 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, and PS, excellent prompt choice! (Reply to this)

faedustdreams
2007-07-02 02:02 pm UTC (link)

I've never watched this show but after reading this, I really look forward to reading more about Haley and her world.

At first I got tripped up on the 5th paragraph with the use of to the other Scott brother until I realized that Scott was the last name. Guess I should have paid more attention to the character list, huh? ;)

Anyway, I think it was very well done and I'm sorry I don't have a more constructive critique for you! I'm just not all that strong on grammar.

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	keyne_mckinnon 2007-07-02 03:29 pm UTC (link)
	Aww, thank you. I'm glad that you're enjoying Haley and her world. :) Yeah, it sucks when people have two first names as a name. It takes you a minute to process it. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)