The Way it should Have Been
Title: The Way it should Have Been.
Author: Cherie Dennis.
Summary: Lucas gave up his medicine to win the championship game, only to find that Nathan had a change of heart halfway through. They fought together for the win, and things were looking up.
Lucas was reveling in his new relationship with Peyton, Nathan and Haley were on good terms, the team was incredibly happy and Whitey had been handed the trophy he worked his whole career for.
With one accident, one crazed and drunk gangster, Haley and her baby were in danger. With Nathan trying to get justice for what was done to two members of his family, Lucas was faced with the questions from the paramedics. But he was soon carried away on a stretcher as well.
While in his coma, Lucas met up with Keith and shown What Could Have Been. After choosing to live and waking up, Lucas finds his mind muddled. Confusion is evident in the teen as he tries to make sense of what Keith said and showed him, as well as decided what he really wants in his life.
Rating: Teen, just in case. Could change later on.
Pairings: Leyton to start, but becomes Brucas. Naley, of course. Most characters will make an appearance, and other couples may pop up.
Disclaimer: I do not own OTH, but if I did, this is what would've happened after 4x10.
Prologue:
Emotions are some of the most confusing things in the world. And out of all of them, I would have to say that love – or rather, being in love – is one of the top three. Lately I've been having feelings for Peyton. Or I thought I was.
But how can you tell the difference from being in love with someone and loving someone? Why is it so easy to tell those who matter that you love them, and feel like it means something different that it really does?
I was in love with Brooke. I knew I was, and I know I never stopped. I feel something with Peyton, but it pales in comparison. But how am I supposed to decide between the two, especially with Peyton so eagerly being with me?
Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place…