So here's my next fanfic. this is set during season three episode 3x03 "First Day On A Brand New Planet" It's when Lucas and Peyton are in the gym together and Dan comes in. It mentions Ellie in the beginning (because that's what the show did) but I don't think she'll be in this story much. So here it is, I hope you like it.

Lucas and Peyton walked into Tree Hill High's deserted gym. All Lucas could think about was the shot he had missed last year, the one that had elminated the Tree Hill Ravens from the playoffs.

"Been a while since we've been in here, huh?" Peyton asked

"I'm in here every night. In my mind, anyway."

"You're playing the shot you missed. The shot that ended our season; the shot you probably made, what, like a thousand times.'

"OK." He said with a sigh.

"So, whaddaya have to tell me?" She asked

"How'd you know?"

"Well, I figured you either brought me in here to talk, to make out, or to kill me. And since we're not gonna make out… I guess its talk or die, right?"

He gave her his famous Lucas Scott smirk.

"Is it bad?" She asked, concern evident in her voice.

"Yeah."

"Let me guess, I've got three moms."

"Ellie was buying marijuana… but not for the reasons you think. She's sick. She has cancer, Peyton."

"She told you that?"

Lucas nodded.

"Come on, Luke, that's just another one of her lies."

"I don't think so. I think she was afraid that if you knew the truth… you'd feel obligated, or some way. You know, then it would change things between you for the wrong reasons."

"Kinda like… your little secret about Dan and the fire."

Neither of them noticed that Dan had just walked into the gym.

"And what little secret is that?" Dan asked. "Sorry to interrupt your little melodrama but Lucas and I have unfinished business."

"Peyton, you should go." Lucas said

"Yeah, we'll both go." She replied. She then took Lucas's hand and began to pull him away, with Dan in their wake.

"Bit Oedipal, don't you think? Trying to kill daddy." Dan asked with an evil smirk, he stopped in front of them so they couldn't leave. "Someone should tell mom she's in for some action."

"You don't know what happened that night." Lucas said. He began to tell him about what really happened the night of the dealership fire. A story ending with Lucas pulling Dan from the burning building.

"This'll be our secret, Lucas. And that goes for you too, Miss. Sawyer."

"Luke, I'm sorry. I had to tell him." Peyton said once Dan had left.

"It's alright, I know."

"Are you OK?"

Lucas closed his eyes feeling weak. "That's my father. What do you think?"

Peyton sighs and they both look away sadly. For some reason, Lucas felt comforted by the fact that Peyton was with him. By no means was his life okay right now, but when he was with her it felt like it was going to be. Before he had anymore time to reflect on this strange feeling, Lucas's cell phone began to ring.

"Hello" He answered

"Hey Broody, I was wondering if maybe you wanted to hang out tonight, maybe catch a movie."

He was about to answer yes when another strange feeling washed over him. Unlike the first, this one wasn't good or calming. The feeling of peace and tranquility was gone and it was replaced by feelings of hurt, loneliness, and regret. He couldn't understand, he loved Brooke, he was the guy for her, wasn't he? They were meant to be together weren't they?

"Luke, you there?"

"Uh yeah, sorry."

"No problem. So, do you wanna come over?"

Lucas noticed Peyton was motioning to him so he looked up. He saw that she was telling him in hand signals that she was going to go. And for a reason he couldn't put his finger on, that bothered him, Alot. He held his hand up telling her to wait, and spoke to Brooke.

"Sorry I can't, I have plans."

"With who?"

"Peyton."

"Peyton?! Are you kidding me? For a guy who wants to get me back so badly, you sure are spending time with the wrong girl. If this is going to work then I don't want you to talk to her. Atleast, not while I'm not around. I need to know that you two aren't going to hurt me again. Ok? So just stay away from her Luke, atleast if you want me as your girlfriend ever again."

"Okay, I'll be there soon. Bye." He hung up the phone. "Look Peyton, I gotta go talk to Brooke okay?"

"Yeah sure." Peyton said trying to maske her dissapointement, wait a minute why was she dissapointed? She loved Jake, she needed Jake. Her and Lucas weren't meant to be were they? No, they couldn't be, they were only together for the rush of doing something they weren't supposed to. Right? 'Oh god,' she thought to herself 'What am I doing?'

"I'll be seeing you." He said and then he was gone. Upin hearing those words, Peyton's heart fluttered a little.

"I'll be seeing you." She said to no one in particular

When Lucas got into his car and began to make his way to Brooke's apartment, he realized something. He had two amazing women in his life. One of them was his one true love, but who was it? How was he supposed to figure it out? Was it too late? How was he supposed to figure out who he loved in the time it took to get from Tree Hill High to Brooke's apartment? Obviously that wasn't enough time he thought as he pulled into her driveway, as he still had no clue about what to do. He figured he would just let his heart decide. He rang the doorbell and waited for someone to answer.

So there it is, the first chapter. I hoped you liked it. This is the first fanfic I've written that wasn't set during season five, so I hope it's not horrible. In the beginning I used the exact dialouge from this episode. I skipped a few parts, but the main idea is there.
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