One Tree Hill: So Hard

by patrickmgaddis

Lily's desire to have a baby grows stronger, but the likelihood of her conceiving is slim. Jonathan is on his own for a few days while Chase goes out of state for a wedding. Lydia gets more than she bargains for when she decides to try out for the cheerleading squad as a joke. Title reference: "So Hard" by Dixie Chicks. Disclaimer: I do not own "One Tree Hill."

1. Chapter 1

Chapter 1

It was the first Sunday in October. Chase and Jonathan were in the living room. Chase had a suitcase in his hand.

"And why can't I go to the wedding of your cousin Irma?" Jonathan asked.

"It's Amanda, and you have school," Chase replied. "Now I'll be back on Friday afternoon. Are you sure you feel okay staying alone?"

"I'm fine Dad," Jonathan said. "I'm 16 and I'm pretty sure I can take care of myself for four days."

"Are you sure you don't want to stay with Chris?" Chase asked.

"Dad," Jonathan said. "Stop worrying about me."

"But I'm your father," Chase said. "I'll never not worry about you."

Jonathan gave Chase a hug.

"Now remember Jonathan," Chase said. "I will be back on Saturday. I have left money on the counter for groceries. Don't just order pizza."

"Hear me out," Jonathan said. "What if I get pizza from the grocery store?"

"No pizza," Chase said.

"Fine," Jonathan said.

"Remember that Benny is coming over

"I remember," Jonathan said. "He's been coming over to talk to me every Sunday."

"He knows what you've been through and it's nice to have someone to talk to about things," Chase said.

"I know," Jonathan said.

"Now do not throw parties when I'm gone," Chase said.

"Yeah," Jonathan said. "I totally throw parties."

"Don't be a smart ass," Chase said. "Now give me a hug."

Jonathan and Chase shared a hug and Chase kissed his son on the forehead.

"Now remember," Chase said. "Chris is across the street if you need anything."

"Thanks Dad," Jonathan said. "Have fun at the wedding."

"I will," Chase said. "Bye."

"Bye," Jonathan said.

"I love you," Chase said.

"I love you too," Jonathan said.

"Make good choices," Chase said.

"Drag race and smoke pot," Jonathan joked. "Got it."

After Chase left, Jonathan sat on the couch and turned on the TV. His phone began to ring and Jonathan looked to see it was Lydia calling.

"Hey Lydia," Jonathan said when he answered.

"Hey Jonathan," Lydia said. "Can I come over?"

"Of course," Jonathan said.

"Jonathan," Lydia said. "I think I'm ready."

"Ready for what?" Jonathan asked.

"Our second time," Lydia replied.

"Are you sure," Jonathan asked.

"I'm sure," Lydia said.

"Okay then," Jonathan said. "I'm ready."

"I'll be over in 10 minutes," Lydia said.

"See you in 10 minutes," Jonathan said.

Jonathan went upstairs, made his bed nice, and sprayed air freshener. He then lied down on his bed and waited.