Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own One Tree Hill. If I did, I would be writing episodes instead of these things. Oh, and I would be rich :)

AN: So, I've been reading a lot of stories lately, mostly Pathan and I wanted to write one myself. Just so I can get them to do whatever I want...
Don't know where I'll be going with this one, or how regular of an update you can expect, but be kind and please review! I'm working my ass off here! :p

Summary: Starts at the end of season 2 but with a twist. What if Peyton and Nathan still have feelings for eachother? Will they realise that it's true when people say that you never forget your first love? NP, minor BL, PJ and BP friendship.


"P. Sawyer! Could you at least try to act as my best friend by getting your skanky ass down here and into my car a.s.a.p.?" Brooke waited for a reply, but heard nothing. She shook her head and stood at the bottom of the stairs "Peyton, don't make me get up there and drag you down myself!"

Peyton had heard Brooke coming in and knew she was talking to her, but somehow the words didn't quite reach her; they hung somewhere, mid-air, waiting for her brain to connect them into sentences.

Brooke took a deep breath and marched up the stairs "Peyton, come on, we have to go. You didn't forget about the party, right? You know, the one we can't miss, 'cause we're head-cheerleaders and popular and so on and so on?!" She tried to catch her breath when she entered Peyton's room, but felt herself grasping for more air when she saw her best friend.

Peyton was lying on the bed, looking scared with tear marks on her face. This was not the sight of a girl who was getting ready to go out. Brooke rushed over to her and sat down next to Peyton.

"Peyton? Hon, what's wrong? What happened?"

Again, Peyton heard the words and the concerned tone in Brooke's voice, but she couldn't be bothered to answer. She heard Brooke calling her name, but Peyton shook her head and looked the other way. She relaxed a little when she felt Brooke was stroking her hair, but still didn't want to tell Brooke what had happened earlier.

Brooke sighed as she looked at her best friend. They were definitely skipping the party tonight.

"Girly, tell me what's wrong, ok? Let me in so I can help you?" she spoke softly and waited for a reaction from Peyton.

Nothing.

She sighed and grabbed her purse, looking for her cell. Brooke squeezed Peyton's arm before she got up and walked over to the window, flipping through the list of names in search of Nathan's number.

"Nathan." Nathan said as he picked up his phone. He was surprised to hear Brooke's voice on the other end and got worried when he heard what she had to say.

"Yeah, Nate? Listen, there's something going on with Peyton, so we'll probably not make it tonight, ok?" Brooke turned around so she faced Peyton, but she still stared straight ahead.

"So, she's not coming then? Even though this is the ultimate party?"

"What? No." Brooke shook her head in disbelief when she heard his reply "Of course I know it's the biggest party of the year, but it's just- Let me get back to you, ok?"

Nathan got worried when Brooke wouldn't tell him exactly what happened "Brooke? Do you want me to come?"

"No, no, you don't have to come. I'll let you know ok?" Brooke ended the phone call and looked at her best friend.

Peyton felt relieved when she heard Brooke tell Nathan he didn't have to come over. Things would only get more messed up if he did, she was sure of that. God, why did she have to feel this way again. As if one love-triangle wasn't enough to deal with. As if she didn't do enough damage the last time.

Brooke sat down next to Peyton and started stroking her hair again "Peyton, please, just tell me what's going on. You know you can tell me anything, right? I'll stay here as long as you want, hon."

Peyton swallowed hard as she tried not to cry again. She needed her best friend more than ever, but was terrified of Brooke's reaction if she told her what was really going on. Peyton turned around and looked at Brooke, trying to smile "Go to the party Brooke. I just want to be alone right now. It's not that I don't trust you, but I just have some things to figure out first." Peyton grabbed Brooke's hand "So while I'm busy doing that, you should go. Go have fun B. Davis. Go enjoy yourself at Nathan's party! Flirt with Lucas and try to win him over."

"Peyton, I-" Brooke was surprised by the passion Peyton had in her eyes and didn't know what to make of it.

"Just go, please? I won't do anything crazy, I promise." Peyton looked at the ceiling again, because she knew that if she looked at Brooke she would burst into tears again.

"Ok." Brooke got of the bed and started walking to the door. She knew Peyton wouldn't open up right now, she only did that on her own terms. Brooke also knew that staying here would only end up with Peyton's being stubborn and Brooke being irritated. "I'll check on you later."

Peyton sighed when she heard Brooke closing the front door. She was glad Brooke left. If she would have stayed, they would have gotten into a fight and that was the last thing Peyton wanted right now.

Brooke was just way better at the cheery-hey-let's-go-do-something-fun-thing, than she was at listening. Peyton didn't mind though. It was what made Brooke, Brooke and she loved her for that. But right now, she needed some time alone. Just to get her head around things.