This is my first time writing a story... so if you do decide to CONSTUCTIVLEY critize me that would help! Please comment and Thank you for reading!!

NOTE: When I say "gang" I mean Peyton, Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, Haley and yes Jake because everyone loves him

Couples: Nathan/Haley Brooke/Lucas Peyton/Jake (in the beginning they don't know it yet)

(Jenny and Jamie are being baby sat by Karen, Mouth and Skills.)

The one tree hill gang sat in their summer house in Cape Cod MA. It was a late, warm night and they were all sitting down in the living room. Haley had invited them suddenly to go stay at her cousin's mansion on the beach. They had just gotten home from a late night of partying!

"Wow Haley, thank you so much for inviting all of us on your "special" vacation with Nathan." said Brooke.

"No problem! It wouldn't be any fun without you guys anyway…" said Haley.

"Excuse me?" said Nathan jokingly.

Everybody laughed, and then it was silent.

"Well look at the time! I'm going to bed, I'm tired." Yawned Peyton.

"Yeah, I think I'm gonna' too." said Lucas.

They all trudged up the winding stairs, and went to their bedrooms. Jake sat down on his bed and began un-buttoning his shirt, and then in walked Peyton. She stopped and gave a sharp small laugh.

"Wow, this is SO Brooke to put us in the same room." said Peyton.

"At least there are two beds." He replied smiling.

"Listen Jake." Said Peyton sitting next to him. "I am really happy we stayed friends after what happened. I really like you and Jenny, and you guys made my year so much better, and I'm glad you realize that a relationship wouldn't exactly work for us right now."

FLASHBACK!

Peyton stood at the dock waiting for Jake to step off the big boat he once got on a couple years ago. Peyton thought she would surprise Jake and Jenny when they came off the boat and he didn't

Know she would be there. She finally saw some people stepping off the boat. Then she saw Jake, hand in hand with Jenny. Right as She was about to call for him, a young woman stepped off the boat, swooping Jenny into her arms. Then Jake kissed the lady right on the cheek, and Jenny gave the woman a huge hug. They looked like a perfect family. Peyton didn't want to embarrass herself further, so she got in her car and drove off back to her house.

"I'm still sorry Peyton. I didn't realize you waited for me. But me and Sarah are done now, just to let you know." Said Jake.

"I'm fine. You didn't have any idea I was going to be there… there's no reason to apologize." Peyton finished and gave Jake a hug. Then they both settled into bed.

Brooke and Lucas were lying down in their bed, close together flipping though the TV channels.

"Where did you arrange Peyton and Jake to sleep?" asked Lucas. Brooke smiled devilishly.

"I couldn't help it! They just used to be perfect and everything…" She mumbled on. Lucas kissed her forehead.

"Good night pretty girl." Said Lucas ending the conversation, and turning off the light.

Nathan and Haley were staring up at the ceiling.

"Nathan, I miss Jamie." Said Haley.

"I know me too. But we promised each other we wouldn't be the obsessive parents, and Karen knows exactly what she's doing." Said Nathan.

"Yeah you're right… But what if he gets sick, or hurts himself, or get lost, or-." Nathan interrupted with a "are you serious" look.

Everyone was sleeping, except Jake. He couldn't help thinking about how much everyone had changed since he had left with Jenny. Also about what would have been if he hadn't stepped off the boat with Sarah that day. He still secretly loved Peyton, but he had already ruined it for himself. Jake didn't have any idea what to do, so he just decided he'd wake her up and tell her, there was no other choice.

Just as Jake was transitioning his legs to the floor he heard a huge crash down stairs. It sounded like glass. He carefully listened some more and heard small amounts of glass being crushed… like foot steps! He ran over to the balcony, and silently overlooked the living room. Down below there were 4 men dressed in black with a small flashlight. They were stepping all over the glass, and each had a small gun. Jake ran back to his room and woke up Peyton.

"PEYTON! PEYTON!" he yelled in a whispery fashion. "WAKE UP!!" Peyton slowly opened her eyes.

"What?" she said "People are breaking in! Quick go get Haley and Nathan, I'll get Brooke and Lucas. Hurry up!" said Jake. Peyton hopped onto her feet and started quickly to the bedroom door.

"Peyton…" said Jake "Be careful."