Chapter 3

I Really Want You

Brooke walked into the large two story house right next to hers where Chris lived by himself. His parents moved a year ago but Chris decided to stay. He loved Tree Hill it was his home. His parents said it was fine if he stayed and they even agreed to pay the bills of the house. Chris only had to work to pay for personal things like his cell phone and car. Brooke made her way to his room which was located on the first floor and she fell back on the bed and laid next to Chris who was listening to music.

"I take it things went well last night for you Ms. Davis." he spoke.

"That they did, though it was harder than other times to get her to forgive me. You should've seen her she was beyond pissed this time."

"Well I can imagine...you can be a major bitch sometimes" he laughed.

"Shut up, Chris." she told him hitting him on the side of the head softy. "She said this is my last chance and I know she's said that tons of times before but I really think she meant it this time."

"Well, you really have put her through a lot of shit there's so much a person can take. You better behave or you're going to lose someone really special." he told her.

"I can't help it if I get jealous though. It kills me when I see her with other girls."

"You need to not be so insecure and you need to start trusting her. That girl has never cheated on you nor do I think she ever will. You can't always be getting mad when she's just talking to like Peyton or anyone else. She can have friends. Don't try control to her life, Davis."

"I'm not insecure, Chris, and I'm not trying to control her life. What the fuck do you know about being in a long term relationship anyway it's not like you ever been in one."

"Don't get defensive, all I'm saying is that girl loves you to death and you don't need to worry about a thing."

There was a long moment of silence. Brooke knew that Rachel loved her. She didn't doubt that one bit but she still couldn't help getting jealous. Rachel belonged to her and no one else. And she didn't think she was controlling Rachel's life at all. Brooke sighed and starred up at the ceiling. She had a lot on her mind now. She was thinking about what Chris had just said and about Rachel. Chris laid next to her and looked over at her.

"Whats on your mind, kid?" he asked.

"You mean who?"

"Right. Let me rephrase the question then. Who is on your mind?" he asked as he turned on his side.

"Rachel." she said looking at him. "Who else?" she now turned onto her side as well and looked at him.

"Everything well work out fine. Just don't screw it up anymore okay." he told her as he brushed away a lock of hair that fell on her face.

"I don't plan too." she said with a half smile. She leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Chris. I don't know what I'd do without such an amazing friend like you."

Rachel drove her Tahoe to the river court where she was meeting Lucas. He had called her earlier that day to see if she wanted to hang out and she agreed. She had told Brooke and Brooke was completely fine with it. She told her she was going to hang out with Chris and that she'd catch up with her later. Rachel had forgiven Brooke for the millionth time and this time she really did feel like everything would be different in the relationship, they would be better.

Rachel walked towards the court where she saw Lucas shooting some hoops. "Hey Lukey." she smiled and he looked over at her.

"Rachel, don't call me that I'm not four." he laughed.

"So what. I like calling you that so I'm going to keep calling you that and I don't care what you say." she joked as she approached him.

"You seem better now. Did you work things out with Brooke?" he asked putting an arm around her shoulder and they walked over to a picnic table to sit down and talk.

"Yes I did actually. Things couldn't be better. This is the first time in awhile that I feel things are going to okay."

"Good to hear, Rach." he waited a few seconds. "So... are you going to tell me what your fight was about?"

"Lucas...it really doesn't matter. We worked things out and it's forgotten."

"Fine, I was just curious...like George." he stated as he looked at the river.

Rachel turned to him confused. "Who the fuck is George?"

He laughed, "You know Curious George from that one book."

"Wow..." is all she could say letting out a small laugh.

After dropping off Lucas at his house, Rachel decided to head over to Brooke's. On her way there she noticed a familiar blonde walking down the street. Rachel put the window down and pulled up next to her.

"Hi" Peyton said with a smile on her face and went towards the car.

"Hey Sawyer. What are you doing walking out here at night?" Rachel asked

Peyton rested her arms against the window opening, "I have a lot on my mind right now and need to clear my head and a walk sometimes help other than drawing."

Rachel nodded, "I was just listening to that mix you gave me. I love it."

"Glad to hear that. I never thought you would be into the same music as me. I was so surprised when you told me the other day." she chuckled and Rachel smiled. "So where you headed to?"

"I was going to see Brooke right now" she said and Peyton gave her a tight smile. "But you want to hang out instead...you said you have a lot on your mind. If you want you can talk to me about it." Rachel looked at her waiting for her answer "If you want..."

"Are you sure Brooke won't mind? I don't want to cause any trouble." Peyton said sincerely.

"She didn't even know I was going to see her so it's not like she's expecting me."

Peyton thought for a moment. "Well then sure I'd love to hang out." she said with a smile and then got into Rachel's car.

"You're house is amazing, Rachel" Peyton said as she entered Rachel's room.

"Thanks." she replied and went put the mix Peyton gave her into her stereo and pushed play. Peyton went and sat on Rachel's. Rachel took off the sweater she had on and placed it on her computer chair and then went to sit on her bed.

"Ouch." Peyton said pointing at a bruise on Rachel's arm. "What happened?"

Rachel quickly placed her hand over the bruise for a moment and grew a bit nervous making Peyton some what confused. "Oh it's nothing I just bumped into a door. Stupid me." Rachel said and laughed it off. Peyton nodded.

"So...how are things going with you and Brooke? You two seem like the perfect couple"

If only she knew Rachel thought to herself. "Things are great between us. I really couldn't imagine myself with anyone else but her."

Peyton looked away for a second and then looked back at her. "How long have you been together?"

"About two in half years now..." Rachel told her and Peyton simply nodded.

"Can I ask how you two got together?"

"Quite the interrogator there, Sawyer." Rachel said and both girls laughed.

Two in half years ago

Rachel had just had a fight with her parents and needed to distress herself. The only thing that could do that was shopping. She stood inside the store, Forever 21, holding two of the same top but in different colors; one was red and the other green. She couldn't decide which one would look better on her. That's when she heard a voice behind her.

"Go with the green" she heard a girl behind her say. Rachel turned around to come face to face with her. "Yeah definitely the green it'll bring out your eyes." she smiled. Rachel nodded and placed the red top back on the rack. "Brooke Davis." she held out her hand and Rachel shook it.

"Yeah, I know." she replied with a smile "Rachel Gatina."

"You know?" Brooke questioned her.

"You go to Tree Hill High School right. Head cheerleader of the varsity squad. I might've seen you around."

Brooke grinned. "Hmm... I don't think I've seen you around but that's got to change now doesn't it"

"I suppose it does."

"How about you let me buy your top" Brooke pointed at the top Rachel held in her hand "and then I can go invite you to an ice cream or something." Brooke said with a sexy smile on her face.

"or something sounds great" she said handing Brooke the top.

"Perfect." Brooke said and she walked over to the counter to pay for the top. Rachel walked slowly behind her smiling and shaking her head not really believing what had just happened. Brooke turned her head to look at her and winked causing Rachel to smile even bigger.

"And that's how our relationship began." Rachel stated.

"Brooke is quite the flirt." Peyton laughed

"Yes she is." Rachel laughed

"You two are lucky to have each other. You know, I've seen the way Brooke looks at you and I would kill to have someone look at me that way." Peyton started "I've only been in one relationship but that was a disaster and it's taken a long time to finally get over it."

"I'm sorry Peyton. I really am." Rachel said placing a hand on top of Peyton's. Peyton looked down at their hands and then looked up at Rachel in the eyes. Peyton's heart started to beat faster. Peyton then started to make her hand up Rachel's arm and Rachel didn't do anything at first. She was transfixed on Peyton for a few moments but then quickly broke away contact from Peyton and rose from her bed. "You know maybe I should take you home now. It is getting a little late." Rachel looked at her clock and it read 10:30p.m.

Peyton smiled slightly and nodded. "Yeah it is."

Peyton walked out of the house and Rachel followed behind. They got into Rachel's car and drove off. Neither girl noticing that Brooke was not far from the house and witnessed the two girls. Brooke felt so stupid for actually believing that Rachel wouldn't sneak around behind her back. Brooke remembered the day before how Rachel told her that she loved her and only her and how she needed to trust her. 'Bullshit' Brooke though to herself. She couldn't believe that she actually just saw Peyton coming out of Rachel's house. Brooke was angry and decided to wait for Rachel outside her house.

The car ride to Peyton's was silent. Neither girl really knew what to say. Rachel was not exactly sure what had just happened in her room but she knew it wasn't right. She really liked spending time with Peyton but as friends only nothing more. She would hate for things to change if Peyton wanted more with her. She pulled up in front of Peyton's house.

"Peyton, what happened in-" Rachel began but Peyton cut her off.

Peyton chuckled "It was nothing, Rachel, really it wasn't. You're just becoming a really good friend of mine and I want to say thanks."

"I feel the same way. I like spending time with you as a friend. The only friend I really have is Lucas and he's great and all but it would be nice to have a girl to talk to sometime" Rachel smiled

"What about Brooke?"

"Brooke is great. I love her and all but she's my girlfriend and we have a lot of differences and with you we have a lot in common for example music and so I can finally talk about the music I like with some one else. Brooke and I have completely different tastes in music. That girl loves Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson"

"Wow. Does she ever play that when you're around?" Peyton laughed.

"All the time! It's torture." both girls laughed.

"Well, thanks for hanging out I really do appreciate it and I'm really glad there isn't any weirdness between us." Peyton said and leaned in for a hug which Rachel returned.

Peyton got out of the car and Rachel waited for her to go inside. Peyton turned and waved at Rachel before going inside and she waved back. Rachel then drove off back to her house having no idea who was waiting for her.

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