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So, I know I have two unfinished stories but when an idea comes into your head, you have to write it down. This story is based off of tonight's eppy, which I have yet to watch BTW. I must admit I am no fan of Leyton or the last season but I do like Lindsey. So even though there are a lot of stories out there…Thanks for taking the time to look. Read on!

-whit

Ch. 1 I think I've seen this place before

Once shock wears off all you're left with is a confused idea of how your world use to work. Your whole body goes numb and you're left with nothingness. Maybe the shock never wears off.

Walking into TRIC that night Lindsey knew something was off but, then again, she had been feeling that way ever since a certain blonde and brunette waltzed into town. It was when she saw a certain blonde's lips attached to her boyfriend that shock hit Lindsey square in the face; even though all her suspicions were proven true.

It's human nature for one to become possessive over an object or entity, especially when one is connected to it so strongly. The wild teaches us to stand our ground and protect what's ours; to attack anything that comes in our way (well nature and the movie Mean Girls). Lindsey had every right to interrupt the old lovers kiss by smacking Peyton across the face, screaming at Peyton until her face was purple then smacking her again, but Lindsey didn't. The damn shock wore in.

"Oh my god." Were the only words that quietly tumbled out of Lindsey's mouth, successfully breaking the kiss.

Peyton let go of Lucas and immediately lowered her head.

"Linds…" Lucas said approaching Lindsey quickly.

Just as Lucas reached out to touch her, Lindsey turned on her heels, walked out of the backstage area and back into the large crowd. With her head spinning and body shaking, Lindsey weaved through the crowd with a determined Lucas right behind her.

"Linds, where you going?" Brooke asked sweetly.

A friendship had certainly formed between Brooke and Lindsey, one neither of them had seen coming. And while Lindsey wanted to say goodbye to the brunette, she couldn't afford the time.

As Lindsey pushed by Brooke she quickly whispered, "Keep him away from me."

For a moment Brooke had no idea what Lindsey meant, even though the meaning was quite obvious, until she turned her head and saw Lucas rushing towards her. Immediately Brooke stepped in Lucas' path and smiled.

"Hey Luke," Brooke said with as much enthusiasm she could muster.

"Brooke," Lucas said hoping to push past her.

When Lucas realized Brooke wasn't moving he looked her in the eyes, "Look, I need to talk to Lindsey so if you could…" Lucas motioned with his hands for Brooke to get out of the way.

Brooke opened her mouth ready to respond with a really great smart ass comment but was interrupted.

"Lucas…" Peyton huffed as she caught up, hoping to seize Lucas' attention.

But Lucas didn't turn to Peyton. He sighed loudly and ran his hand through his hair. If Brooke hadn't seen these looks before, looks of despair and blinded hope, she wouldn't have been able to realize exactly what was going on. Four years earlier and a few too many times, Brooke saw those faces and learned what they meant.

"Oh my god!" Brooke said rather loudly as she pointed to Lucas and Peyton. "Ya know when Lindsey ran out of her I knew something was wrong but this…" Brooke motioned between Lucas and Peyton.

"Brooke, you don't even know what's going on." Peyton said, not wanting to have this conversation in the club.

Brooke shook her head fervently, "But I do Peyt. I've had front row tickets to this show too many times."

Lucas groaned and softly pushed past Brooke and ran out of TRIC. Peyton waited a second before following Lucas out.

Shock, anger, and pain all filled Lindsey's mind, but the only thing she could think about was how she couldn't get her damn keys into her car door.

"Son of a bitch!" Lindsey yelled as she hit the car

Just as she was trying again Lindsey heard the doors to the club open and saw Lucas in the corner of her eye. Suddenly, luck was on Lindsey's side and the key went smoothly into the car door.

"Lindsey, wait." Lucas shouted and slammed the car door shut with his hand.

Again the club doors swung open as Peyton ran out.

Lucas must have not noticed because his gaze from Lindsey did not break. "That was not what it looked like…" Lucas said, having a feeling of déjà vu.

Lindsey scoffed, "Really?"

"What I meant is, I did not kiss Peyton, she kissed me." Lucas tried reassuring Lindsey.

Peyton stepped closer to the couple, "It's true Lindsey… I…"

"Shut up Peyton…" Lindsey snapped, "…I have been nothing but extraordinarily nice to you and all you've done is be a mega bitch to me. Then after reassuring me that you're not back here for Lucas, you go behind my back and kiss him; so please do not come out here and try to redeem yourself."

Lindsey forcefully opened her car door, against Lucas' will, and threw her purse inside. "Don't follow me Luke."

Lindsey roared up the engine, threw the car into reverse and angrily drove out of the parking lot. Lucas looked back at Peyton and was met not only with her face but Brooke's and Haley's as well.

So much for getting out and having fun.

Xxx

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