Fragments of Love Past.
Lucas and Peyton had not spoken to one another for three years. They had ended on a very bad note and had made no connections to mend the broken path. That is all going to change when they are thrown back together unexpectedly.
It was a hot sunny day in Tree Hill. The kind of day you see in movies but never really believe that it could happen. Peyton was finishing up in her recording studio. Peyton was a curly, blonde haired girl with bright green eyes that sparked initiative in whatever she took part in. Confidence usually oozed from her except on the rare occasions that she let her vulnerability show.
Peyton was waiting for a cheery girl that she called her very best friend. The cheery girls name was Brooke, and they had been best friends since kindergarten. When Brooke had beat up a boy for stealing Peyton's juice box.
Brooke had dark brown eyes that put her emotions on display. She has straight brown hair that reaches her shoulders. Peyton drew patiently while her stomach grumbled.
"Hey Peyton" Brooke called out as soon as she entered the tiny red studio, which had been named Red Bedroom Records due to the overflowing mess of records in Peyton's bedroom. "In here" Peyton called back loud enough for Brooke to hear. Peyton looked up and smiled as soon as she seen Brooke enter the room.
"Let's go and eat, I'm starving" said Peyton. With that they both left. They decided to take separate cars since Brooke had to run an errand directly after lunch.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Brooke looked over at Peyton sympathetically. Brooke couldn't help feeling maternal towards this blonde beauty. She knew how much not being with Lucas hurt Peyton. Even though Peyton was so stubborn that she would never admit it. Lucas does now and will always hold a special place in Peyton's heart. Brooke believed that they were truly soul mates and eventually would stop being hard headed and realize it.
Lucas had blonde hair and blue eyes, he was tall and very athletic. He had a heart of gold and many girls thought he looked similar to a godlike creature, but more times than not he made really bad decisions. Brooke knew that Peyton vowed to never talk to him again for as long as she lived after what he had done. Brooke couldn't help but hoped with all her heart that it was all a big show.
** In New York**
Lucas paced his apartment impatiently. It was just a few minutes before he had to leave for the airport to head back to his home town of Tree Hill. He was outrageously nervous about this journey though, for there was a girl named Peyton that he loved and still loves deeply there. They hadn't spoken for three years and it was all because of Lucas's dumb decision one drunken night. As he thought about Tree Hill, the biggest mistake he had ever made in his life crept it's way back into his mind.
** Flashback**
Peyton and Lucas had just had their first big fight of the year. Lucas had gotten mad at her because she had worked late without calling him and letting him know, so he ended up needlessly worrying about her. After an hour of arguing with her, He jogged to his car and drove to the nearest bar. He sat down heavily on the bar stool that was situated in the corner, ordered the bartender to bring him two shots of vodka and to keep them up.
After a half hour he started feeling tipsy. This girl with blonde hair came over, and started flirting with him. Lucas was to buzzed to really give any thought when he leaned forward and kissed the girl. In his drunken state it was Peyton and she had forgiven him. But the next thing he remembers, Brooke is glaring at him from across the room, she had come to bring him home safely after Peyton called her panicking about his safety. In that exact moment he knew that he had lost everything. When he staggered over to Brooke he slowly began sobering up. She walked outside and waited for him beside the car. Told him to get in and drove off in a fury of red dirt and dust.
Lucas wasn't drunk enough to believe that this wouldn't get back to Peyton. As he edged closer and closer to his house he could feel his life slipping away.
**Present**
Every time Lucas thinks about that one time, he can never feel it in his heart to be mad at Brooke. Even though she told on him. She was protecting her best friend the woman he loved, just like she had since Peyton was eight years old and had lost her mother in a terrible car accident. Lucas still feels unbelievably heart broken every time he pictures Peyton's face when she said that he wasn't welcome in her life anymore. The vulnerability and heaviness that weighed in her eyes were enough to make him hate himself forever.
The clock struck two and Lucas knew it was time so he grabbed his bag and headed to the airport. As the plane took off he settled in for the two and a half hour flight to his one true live and the hostility that was sure to be there.
** Tree Hill**
Peyton and Brooke were getting ready to order dinner. Peyton noticed for the first time that Brooke kept on staring at her watch, looking up guiltily to meet Peyton's eyes. Like she knew a big secret that no one else was in on. Peyton knew though that if she didn't pressure Brooke to tell her she eventually would.
The waiter had come to take their orders, Brooke took the salmon and Peyton got the mushroom ravioli. After he departed Brooke looked up and said Peyton's name attentively. Peyton watched Brooke, while she struggled to put together a sentence. Peyton's curiosity started to get to her, But she let Brooke put her thoughts in order.
"I have to pick up a friend at the airport, that's my errand" " But I would love it if you would come" Brooke said anxiously. Peyton stared back shocked at such an easy request. She couldn't think of any of Brooke's friends that would need picking up at the airport but she agreed. The relief that went across Brooke's features was obvious. Peyton started to become curious, and her mind started working in double time.
Brooke said the plane got in at four and it was already three. When their food arrived they thanked the waiter and ate quickly. Since they had brought different cars they decided to climb into Brooke's and leave Peyton's car at the restaurant for the time being.
When they arrived at the airport, Brooke started looking around nervously. Peyton still didn't have any clue as to what was happening, so instead she decided to cheer up her friend with a joke. "Brooke I'm sure your friend didn't forget about you". Brooke turned around and smiled while she thought he definitely didn't forget you.
The airport workers started calling in the flight that was landing. Brooke started sweating profusely and getting extremely nervous. " Peyton there's something you should know" before Brooke was able to get out her statement out. The airport worker started to call in the next flight over the loud speaker. " Arriving from New York to Tree Hill"
Peyton knew why Brooke had been acting crazy because they both only knew one person in New York. Peyton couldn't believe this. She could feel her heart constricting rapidly. She felt as if her world was crashing in on her and all she could do is gawk at her friend for keeping this tidbit of information from her.
** In the terminal**
Lucas walked slowly past the people standing around. He hoped that Brooke had remembered to pick him up. When he exited the terminal his breath caught as he gazed across the room. There stood the love of his life. The women he would of given everything up for. She stood their looking like she swallowed a fly. Lucas's heart started to speed up as he slowly walked over to them.
Peyton could only stare. She could not believe this, how could Brooke do this? Brooke knew how upsetting this had to be. Then Peyton could feel all of her pent up anger, the anger that she had hidden for three years rushing back. How could he have done that to her, the woman that he supposedly loved. She felt tears building up and threatening to spill over.
When Lucas stopped in front of her and said
"Hi Peyton" all cheery, like nothing had happened. Peyton snapped she looked into his eyes and said
"Where's your bimbo?" Lucas's eyes flashed with hurt then anger. Peyton couldn't believe he was upset. Wasn't he the one that gave up their whole relationship for a fling, a one night stand. It hadn't matter that Brooke had told her it was only a kiss. It hurt when someone you trusted, betrayed you.
She could feel her fist curling up and before she knew what was happening her anger had spilled over and her fist had collided with Lucas's face. Brooke gasped, as Lucas's eye started swelling up. For a moment Peyton looked shocked at what she had done than proud. She smiled than marched out of the airport and started jogging to the restaurant to pick up her car. The whole way she cursed Lucas for having the nerve to come back to Tree Hill and Brooke for suggesting she leave her car at the restaurant.
To Be Continued…..
Author's note.... I will be adding the other 2 chapters later on.. i just want to see what you guys think first... Please no flames... If you want to comment thats great give me some advice on making it better thanks.