So, you guys know how this goes. I (sadly) do NOT own One Tree Hill or any of its characters, plots, etc.

Italics are thoughts. Bold is quotes or other.

Summary: Picks up at the cliffhanger of 5x18. I think we all have a pretty good idea of who he called. This is who I think (and hope) he called, how it played out, and the aftermath. It's kinda different I'll tell you that, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

(AN: It changes POV's from time to time, but it doesn't say when. So, yeah. You'll realize when though. Enjoy!)

Chapter 1: Now or Never

Sometimes there is no next time, no time out, no second chance… Sometimes it's now or never.

There he sat. In a cold, uncomfortable chair waiting for that voice over the intercom to announce his flight; their flight.

He wasn't sure yet.

Phone in his hand, he looked at the three numbers carefully. There was his old love, his new love, and his soul mate. He just couldn't decide who was who. He thought back on his time with each of these girls, trying to figure out who has his heart and will always have it. Not just bits and pieces, but all of it.

He looked at the familiar number and smiled.

She's the one; and she always will be.

He dialed the number and waited.

She unknowingly sat in the same place he had recently vacated not too long ago. Looking at the montage she had painted for him –not just the comet- she couldn't help but remember the conversation they had earlier that day.

She told him –in a way- that she still loved him and would always love him.

He told her that it was hard seeing her, and that it's still hard.

She told him –in a way- that she wants to marry him.

He told her that it's just a dream.

So now here she sits, in the shadow of his silhouette. Her heart breaks because she knows…

It's all my fault.

Without her knowledge, hot tears stream down her face, turning black from the mixture of her mascara and eyeliner.

A ring breaks her out of her trance.

Without looking at the caller ID, she answers.

"Hello?"

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So, how'd you guys like it? I know it maybe not be that good, but yeah. Both good and bad criticism would be great. You know what they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Please and thank you!
-HisGuardianAngel