The pairing is Rachel/Peyton. Rating M. Starts during 3x14 All Tomorrows Parties. What if Rachel had told Peyton the truth, that she was bunking with her? It's femslash, and please don't leave any reviews saying it's dumb or wrong, because it isn't.
Chapter 1- Revelations
"What's up?" Peyton asked Rachel.
"Oh, that was Bevin, she wanted me to tell you that you're bunking with me tonight."
"Why?"
"Haley's with Nathan, Skillz is with Bevin, and unless you want to bunk in a room with one bed with Lucas, then you're staying with me."
"Alright, cool." She finished her drink. Rachel walked over and took the glass from her and refilled it. She hands it back to her. Peyton takes a drink.
"I gotta hand it to you Rachel, you do make a kick ass drink," she said. Rachel smirked and picked up a lime and took a bite out of it. She held another piece up.
"Want one?"
"No, thanks, I can't eat sour foods straight like that." Rachel laughed. "It's not like it's an uncommon thing, not being able to simply eat a lime."
"I guess I'm not very common then." Peyton smiled at her and set her drink on the bedside table. Rachel suddenly got a serious look on her face.
"How are you doing? With everything?" Rachel asked her.
"I've been better. I mean, I know Ellie's in a better place, but I miss her. Now, I've lost two moms and my dads never around, and I'm not even 18. I thought that this kind of shit happened later in life."
"I think it can happen anytime, that's the point. And, if it's any consolation, my parents are never around either. I see them maybe five times a year, and even then they're just there to say hey, get the mail, do the laundry, re-pack and split. Not really role models. I mean, at least your parents all cared about you. Your dad still calls to check up on you all the time. He acts like your dad. Mine could care less what happens to me. How do you think I got this screwed up?" Peyton laughed a little. Rachel looked unsure about what she was about to say, but said it anyway. "What happened to your mom, your adopted mom, if you don't mind me asking."
"I don't, and she was killed in a car accident. She was running late to pick me up from school, so she ran a red light and got slammed into."
"I'm sorry."
Peyton nodded. "You know, I used to run red lights all the time, and nothing would happen. I just don't understand why she ran one, and died, and I've run hundreds, and I'm just fine. Well, not fine, but you get what I mean." She began to cry softly. "Am I a death curse?"
"Oh, sweetie, no," Rachel said, and sat down next to her, putting an arm around her shoulder.
"How can you be sure? I've lost both moms, my dad has a dangerous job. In fact, one time I got a call that he had died, but they had the wrong person. It's like I can say I love you and put peoples lives in danger."
"That's not true. I mean, yes, you've lost people you've cared about, but most of them are still here. Brooke, Lucas, Haley, Nathan, your dad, and so many others. You're not a curse, Blondie. You just have bad luck sometimes." Peyton laughed at this and wiped her eyes. "See, there, you're laughing again." Rachel realized that she was still rubbing Peyton's back, and that they were still sitting very close. Peyton stared into her eyes.
"Thanks, you may not think that was much, but I needed to hear that." Peyton told her. Rachel nodded, smiling slightly, but still not removing her hand. Peyton leaned in a little bit, and then the rest of the way. She and Rachel's lips connected. Peyton expected her to pull away, but instead, she moved her hand to the back of her neck and pulled her closer, kissing her back. After a few seconds the two girls pulled apart, breathing heavily, looking slightly confused.
"Wow," was all Peyton could say.
"I second that."
"I'm sorry, Rachel, I shouldn't have kissed you."
"You didn't hear me complaining, did you? But, question, was that just a moment thing or do you like me?" Rachel asked her.
"I like you, Rachel. I have since I saw you at tryouts that day. I just had to pretend I hated you because of Brooke."
"I've liked you since then too," Rachel said, and Peyton's face lit up. The two leaned in and kissed again, but this time it was more passionate. They sank back on the bed, with Rachel straddling Peyton. Peyton pulled at the hem of her shirt and they broke apart so she could pull her shirt off. Peyton took her own off and then threw them across the room, not knowing where they'd landed, and not caring either. Rachel paused for a second and looked at Peyton, who'd laid back down.
"You're so beautiful," she murmured, and Peyton blushed. The two began to kiss again, and then Rachel began to kiss her down her neck. Peyton moaned softly when she began to suck on her pulse point, leaving a hickey. Peyton placed her hand on her head, and Rachel looked up at her.
"I think we should stop there. I've never been with a girl before, and sex is kind of a big thing for me so…"
"Ok, that's fine, we'll wait until your ready." Rachel said reassuringly, and the two pulled their shirts on and fell asleep in each others arms.
Next Morning
Peyton awoke the next morning with a comforting arm around her. She thought back to last night. She'd been drinking, but she wasn't drunk, and neither was Rachel. She smiled to herself when her thoughts brought her to Rachel. She felt her stir beside her, and she turned over to see her just waking up.
"Hey Red," Peyton greeted.
"Hey Blondie, how'd you sleep?" she asked.
"Better than I had in ages, you?"
"Same." The two girls smiled shyly at each other.
"So, awkward question?" Peyton said, and then paused. Rachel gestured for her to go on. "What are we?"
"Girls," Rachel said jokingly, and Peyton rolled her eyes.
"I mean, are we a couple, or was last night a mistake for you."
"Well, I for one would love for us to be a couple, I really like you Peyton. But, what do you think?"
"I really want us to be a couple to, but…"
"Of course, there's a but, there always is." She made to get out of bed, but Peyton stopped her.
"But, we'd have to keep it a secret. A lot of people at this school aren't very accepting of two girls being together."
"That's cool with me, I had to leave my last school because the kids there were so mean about me being gay," she said, and sadness crossed her face. Peyton cupped her cheek reassuringly.
"So, we're a couple then?"
"Definitely." Rachel glanced over at the clock and stood up. "As much as I'd like to sit here and make out with you, I have to take a shower, we only have a couple hours." She walked into the bathroom, leaving Peyton alone with her thoughts. This was going to be an interesting relationship.
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