Passing Of A Heart

Chapter 1; Bag of Diamonds.

[Peyton]

I had to do this. There was no way that I could keep going on like this.

"Brooke, can I talk to you?" I say softly, avoiding looking directly into her eyes. This was going to be harder than I ever imagined.

"You know you can, Peyt," She sat beside me on the big leather sofa she insisted on us buying, "What's up?"

I looked at her and completely lost it, I felt the tears well up in my eyes. How could I leave this woman I loved, this woman I have made love too, I was hers in every single way and vice versa.

"Peyton," she said urgently in that sexy rasp voice of hers, "Please answer me." I looked into her deep brown eyes, willing her to read mine, so I wouldn't have to say it out loud. "Oh no." she said.

"I'm not... I'm not able to do this anymore."
The words struck like I knew they would. Home, with precision. But it was too late to back out now. "I've been helping you reach your goals, B. but now its my turn. I've been offered a job back in Tree Hill..." I paused wanting to give her time for my words to sink in.

"So.. Your leaving me?" Her raspy voice cracked piercing my heart.

"You can come with me Brooke." I pleaded grabbing her hands into my own.

"No.. I can't Peyt. I've got too much to lose if I leave now." She whispered.

"But its okay to lose me?" My voice raised two octaves making Brooke flinch a little.

She met my gaze and in her eyes was so much heart break that it about killed me, but it wasn't fair for me. I had to be strong. I had to let her go. Not for good, but long enough for me to to succeed my dreams.

"Please, please!" Brooke cried, tears coming at a steady flow. "Don't leave me P. Sawyer!"

I pulled her close to me kissing her temple. "Don't think I'm leaving because I don't love you. That isn't the case at all. I'm leaving because we both need to make our dreams come true." She gripped my shirt tightly as I embraced her. Then I worked out of her grip.

Tears poured down my cheeks as I walked away. All I wanted to do was run back to her. Hold her, feel the love that we so deeply have and forget the world. But she wasn't the same Brooke Davis I fell in love with. The Brooke Davis I fell in love would have fought for me to stay. She would have proved then and there that I was making a terrible mistake. But the girl I'm leaving now, is the Brooke Davis, Victoria turned her into. Too hard working and busy to realize what really mattered. Another reason as to why i was leaving. As I exited the room, I gently placed the engagement ring she gave me, on the counter.

I was pulled out from my memory as thunder clashed across the sky.

I sat there quietly in the floor, arms wrapped tightly around myself in a hug, hoping to find some comfort. My body gently rocked back and forth, cheeks stained with the endless stream of tears from my glossy eyes, enduring the emotional pain that continued to engulf me. Its been two years and I still ask myself the same question, why the hell did I leave you? I couldn't keep my eyes open any longer and fell asleep...

Riiing! Riiiing!

I groaned as the ringing continued on. Getting up out of the floor was a challenge but my phone wasn't gonna shut off anytime soon. Finally reaching the source, I opened it without looking at who was calling.

'Bout time you got up woman!" Mia seethed through my phone.

"Some of us need our beauty sleep," I retorted.

"Like you? Hah No," She snorted and I glared though she couldnt see me, "anyways the reason I'm calling: I can't get my car to start and I was wondering if you'd stop by and get me before you went to Haleys?"

"So you pretty much tell me I'm ugly and then ask a favor?" I asked skeptically. "Looks like your shit out of luck."

"Aww, come on! You knew I was just kidding P. Sawyer" I smiled til she finished that sentence. My heart felt like it was being ripped out of my chest.

"Don't EVER call me that again." I screeched through the phone. "I'll pick you up, k?" I didn't even give her the chance to reply before I slapped my phone shut throwing it onto my bed. I grabbed some clothes and went to take a shower. As the water was rushing all around me, I felt bad for the way I talked to Mia. She didn't know that the only other person to call me that was the girl I was still madly and irrevocably in love with. Mia had been around awhile now since she was my number one artist and also dating Chase, therefore she had definately heard about Brooke. But she didn't know the full extent of just how my and Brooke's relationship was. Not many people did...

[Brooke]

I smile crept onto my face as I passed the 'Welcome to Tree Hill' sign.

Kissing Peyton's engagement ring which is now secure on a necklace around my neck, I whispered , "I'm finally home," Not even bothering to stop the tear that silently fell down my cheek. I drove on until a familiar driveway came into view. The ignition gently went off as I turned the key. I sighed then stepped out of my red convertible. Slowly I reached the steps and rung the doorbell. The door opened and I came face to face with none other than my Jimmy Jam.

"Aunt Brooke!" Jamie shouted jumping into my open arms.

Laughing I picked him up and spun him around. "I've missed you James Lucas Scott."

"Brooke! Is that you?" Haley squeeled like a little girl and ran into me almost making me drop Jamie.

"Well, its good to see you too, tutor wife." I said smiling.

"Holy shi...z." Nathan murmered saving his almost slip up after recieving a glare from his wife. I laughed at the couple, rolling my eyes. "Boy, have I missed this place."

Nathan hugged me and we walked inside together, Jamie still in my arms. The house hadn't changed much and strangely she loved that. Its nice to know that sometimes, things do stay the same. I put Jamie down, tapping a finger on his nose. He smiled and ran off to the stairs.

"Sooooo.." Haley wondered off handing me a water.

"So?" I asked wrinkling my nose.

"Are you back for good?" Nathan interuppted.

I sighed, "yes. I truly hope so. I've missed everyone so much."

"Strange that you showed up today." Haley murmered grabbing some water out of the fridge.

"How so?"

"Because the whole gang is getting together later to celebrate Lindsay and Lucas's engagement." Haley glared at Nathan, irritated that he kept finishing her sentences for him. Nathan threw his hands up in defeat. "I give up." he said storming off. leaving me and Haley in a fit of giggles.

"The whole gang, huh?" I asked really just wanting to know if Peyton was gonna be here but didn't want to directly ask.

Haley seen straight through me, "Yes the whole gang, Including Peyton." I smiled at her but it didn't reach far.

"Oh Brooke," Haley engulfed me in a hug, "your just as bad as her you know?"

She noticed the confused expression on my face and sighed, "both of you are trying to act like you don't miss each other more than anything in this world. and both of you are failing miserably at it."

I snorted and rolled my eyes. Even though I secretly hoped Peyton felt the same way I did..

[Peyton]

The whole day went by rather quickly and before I knew it, I was picking Mia up.

She climbed in the car and didn't meet my gaze. We took off in silence neither of us really knowing how exactly to approach the topic we were both thinking about. Then finally Mia spoke up, "I'm sorry Peyton. I didn't know, I swear! Mouth explained though and I won't call you it agian."

"Its fine.. I am sorry for over-reacting the way I did. It wasn't your fault. Lets just forget it okay?" I asked.

"Defiantely!" She agreed hastily. We pulled into Haley and Nathans driveway behind a rather expensive looking convertible. Mia and I both exchanged confused glances. When we walked through the front door, I was surprised to see the place already decorated with banners and confetti. It brought a smile to my face that it was all for Luke. After everything, it was nice that he was getting his happy ending. Mia and I walked into the kitchen where Nathan and Jamie were blowing up balloons.

"Whats cooking good looking?" Mia asked the boys jokingly adding, "and who's sexy car is that out front?" I picked up a coke from the box on the table and looked to Nathan to hear his reply, my own curiosity getting the best of me. He stood there and looked troubled on what exactly he should say. Jamie sighed loudly, "its aunt Brookes! She's back!' As those words exited his mouth, I spit coke out all over Mia causing her to scream which caused the sliding back door to open.

"Is everything okay?" Haley's concerned voice asked.

"Hey what was all the shouting for? It sounded like someone was dyin-" Her raspy voice cut off when her eyes met mine. I held her gaze as her eyes got misty then she ran out the back door.

"Brooke, wait!" I yelled after her.

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A/N: Some things I should say, the gang has been out of high school for four years now. Brooke and Peyton have been split up for two. Also I don't know how frequently I will be updating this story. Leave some love. Please?(: