A/N: Hey guys. This is chapter four, I hope you all enjoy it. Thoughts are in italics. Next update will come once I get 5 reviews, I only received 2 for last chapter :( So please, leave me a quick review, and thanks so much to those of you who are! Happy Reading~!-RedRover94

He was sitting alone on the leather couch, his bottom lip quivering, the tears were seconds from falling. And that's how she found him.

14 HOURS AGO

"Okay P. Sawyer, how freaking excited are you? Because I am super excited!" Brooke said in her cheery tone.

Peyton laughed at her best friend, replying, "Yes Brooke, I'm stoked. I really need to get away. It was really nice that Rachel invited us to spend the weekend at her cottage, huh?"

Brooke and Peyton were in Peyton's bedroom finishing up some last-minute packing for their weekend away.

"Yeah about that. Do you think we could just ignore Rachel for the weekend? I mean, why does she even have to come?" Brooke asked pouting.

Peyton was giggling once again. "Brooke I don't think we can ask Rachel to leave her own cottage once we get there."

"Yeah, I guess you're right. But it still sucks."

Both girls were laughing loudly when Brooke received a text from Lucas: "We're here :)"

The girls excitedly ran out of the room, down the stairs, and out of the house. The gang was all there, ready for a weekend away with no parents and just each other. It would be a long awaited escape that they all needed. Some more than others.

They all piled into two cars. Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, and Haley in one and Rachel, Mouth, Bevin, Skills, and Peyton in the other one.

When everyone finally arrived, they were ecstatic to go explore and get their rooms. Everyone grabbed their bags and ran into the house to get the best room. Rachel was staying in the master bedroom, and everything else was up for grabs. The kids all paired up: Nathan and Haley, Bevin and Skills, Brooke and Lucas, and Peyton and Mouth.

Peyton and Mouth entered the house last, their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders, laughing at a silly joke Peyton had just told. They had last pick of the rooms and were stuck with the bunk beds. They didn't mind though, they actually preferred it. As they sauntered off to find their room, the bedroom door across from them was open and they peered in to see Lucas and Brooke.

"Hey guys", Mouth called as he went back to his room.

Brooke and Lucas walked across the hall to Mouth and Peyton's room. Peyton was already unpacking and Mouth was just lounging on the top bunk.

Brooke eyed Mouth and climbed up giddy like a little kid, "Aw, I loved being on the top bunk."

As Brooke and Mouth chatted, Lucas stole a glance at Peyton. She looked back, fixing him with a smile. Even though Lucas knew Mouth and Peyton were just friends, he found himself oddly jealous that Mouth would be spending the night in the same room as her. He quickly pushed the thought to the back of his head as quickly as it came to him. He couldn't be thinking things like that. He shouldn't be. He had Brooke. Lucas sat down on Peyton's bed and began chatting with her.

The kids got settled in in no time, just enjoying the break from reality. The guys decided to take a ride on the ATV's while the girls relaxed in the hot tub. When the boys got back, they were met with bikini clad girls lounging in the hot tub. Nathan wolf whistled and all the girls turned, laughing. Nathan walked up to Haley, Skills to Bevin and Rachel, and Mouth and Lucas went over to Brooke and Peyton.

Lucas wasn't fazed by Brooke in a bikini, hell he'd seen way more of her than that. But Peyton on the other hand. Damn, she looked hot! She looked amazing in her black bikini and man, he knew she had nice legs. But wow! He gulped inwardly and focused all his attention on Brooke. He couldn't bear to look at Peyton any longer, cause if he did he was sure he would be unable to look away.

Little did he know that Peyton noticed his awkward behaviour. It was like he was making an effort not to look at her. What the hell was his problem?

LATER THAT NIGHT

The kids were all situated at the table for dinner, which in this case was frozen pizzas. They talked and laughed and ate, but most of all just enjoyed each other's company.

"Hey Rachel, thanks for letting us spend the weekend", Peyton spoke up at the table.

"Yeah, it's been awesome", Mouth replied happily.

"No problem guys. But it's not over yet, what should we do now?" Rachel said, looking around for everyone's input.

"We could play I never", Nathan suggested, smirking at Brooke.

"Oh come on Nate! I really don't feel like getting wasted tonight", Brooke said pouting, glaring at Nathan.

Everyone laughed.

"What about spin the bottle?" Bevin asked, looking for the group's approval.

"What, are we in middle school?" Rachel countered sarcastically.

"Let's go in the hot tub", Haley suggested soon after.

Everyone quickly agreed and ran to their rooms to change into their bathing suits. Mouth was changing in his and Peyton's room, so Peyton wandered off to Brooke's room, black bikini in hand. She knocked quickly and opened the door, "Hey Brooke, can I change in here? Mouth's in our room and someone's in the-." She stopped talking when she looked up and was met with a shirtless Lucas, staring at her in only his jeans. God, he was sexy.

After standing there for about a minute, unable to speak, words finally came to her. "Oh sorry Luke, I thought you were Brooke."

She was blushing like an idiot now.

Lucas let out a small laugh, "Yeah I figured." He took a seat on their bed, eyeing her up and down. "Hey, don't let me stop you. You can change in here", he said with a wink.

Peyton decided to play along, eyeing him mischievously. "Hmm, well if I change in here, where would you change?" She bit her lip in an adorable way.

Lucas was stunned. Was she flirting with him? Or was she just playing along? Either way, he didn't think she would actually further the conversation. He quirked an eyebrow at her, and she shrugged innocently. His mouth twisted into a smirk when he said, "I would change in here too." He winked at her once more. Okay, so he was definitely flirting with her, even if it was in a joking manner.

She wanted to continue their light banter, but couldn't with a straight face. Their whole conversation was so ridiculous. Peyton burst out laughing and when she eyed Lucas, he couldn't keep serious either, laughing aloud. When the laughter died down, he spoke once again, "No but seriously you can change in here." That earned Lucas a slap on the arm and a "Shut up, dude." Peyton giggled her way out of his room and into hers. Mouth was now done changing and left so Peyton could change. She was the last one to enter the hot tub.

Peyton dipped a toe in and savoured the feeling of the warm water. She quickly slipped into the hot tub next to Mouth and Lucas.

"So what are we all talking about?" Peyton asked the group.

Everyone spent the next hour chatting and enjoying the hot tub. They were talking and laughing about old times like Dare Night and the Boy Toy Auction. Overall, they just enjoyed. It was nice to experience each other's company without the usual drama.

The kids went to their rooms to change into their pyjamas. As Peyton turned to go into her room, Lucas caught her arm, "Hey, if you want to change in my room-" but she quickly cut him off elbowing him in his side, a smile creeping onto her face.

Lucas stepped into his room, laughing slightly.

"What's so funny, Broody?" Brooke questioned with a smile.

Lucas smiled back at her, "Oh nothing. I'm just having fun here. I really needed this."

"Yeah I know you did, babe", Brooke pecked him on the lips softly, "And I missed seeing your smile."

Lucas gently cupped her face and placed his lips over hers once more before grabbing his pyjamas from his bag and changing.

Brooke and Lucas were wrapped up together in a cozy embrace on their bed. His arms encircled her tightly and she snuggled into his chest, revelling in his warmth.

A sudden knock at their door interrupted their cuddling. It was Nathan and Haley wishing them a 'Good night.' They wished them the same, and then broke apart from their embrace, deciding to go and wish everyone 'Good night.'

Rachel's room and Skills and Bevin's room were just a few doors down. They both said 'Good night' to their friends passing Nathan and Haley on the way to Mouth and Peyton's room.

"Good night bestest friend", Brooke spoke cheerily, engulfing Peyton in a hug.

She then ran over to Mouth to hug him good night.

"Night Peyt", Lucas spoke softly, his arms encircling her.

"Night Luke", Peyton replied in the same tone, her arms quickly finding their way around his body.

They broke apart smiling. Brooke bounced back to his side as Lucas called out a "Night Mouth" and they returned back to their respective bedroom.

It wasn't long before Brooke was fast asleep and after tossing and turning, Lucas was swept up into a deep slumber as well. However, it wasn't long before he was awoken. He had dreamt of Keith and a time when life was much simpler. Lucas shook it off and attempted to fall back asleep wrapping his arms tightly around his girlfriend, but sleep never came. He sighed and tiptoed out of the room down the stairs, into the living room. He took a seat on the leather couch in front of the fireplace, the coolness of the leather calming him slightly. The dream was so vivid, etched in his memory. He was playing basketball at the River Court and Keith was there offering him encouraging words. Soon after, Keith was playing ball with him. Keith's car was parked out at the Court just like it used to be. The dream was simple, nothing to it really. But it had affected him so much and he missed the times when he and Keith used to hang out. A bout of sadness quickly overcame him, clouding his every emotion. He began to quiver, his body shaking, he knew the tears were coming. No one was awake and he didn't have it in him to try and push back his tears. A few tears slipped out and he turned at the footsteps he heard.

"Lucas, what's wrong?" she whispered brokenly.

It only took a few steps and she was on the couch with him. She quickly embraced him, rubbing his back soothingly. Peyton felt the back of her shirt become soaked with his tears and she pulled him away quietly, urging him to tell her what happened with one pleading look. He regained some composure, and explained his dream to her. She nodded in understanding and told him about dreams she had about her mom after her death. She sat with him for about half an hour comforting him and then stood.

"Come on Luke, let's go back to bed", Peyton held out her hand for Lucas to take.

He gazed down at her hand and then back to her face, "I'm gonna stay out here. I won't be able to fall back asleep anyways."

She nodded biting her lip worriedly, "Do you want me to stay with you?"

Even in the darkness, Peyton could see the smile that appeared on his face.

"No, you go back to bed. I don't want to keep you up any longer. Thanks Peyton", he spoke to her quietly.

Peyton just nodded, giving him a small smile before walking back to her room. A few minutes later, Lucas heard footsteps again and looked up to find Peyton standing there with pillows and a blanket. She silently sat at the other end of the couch, placed a pillow on her lap and patted it. Lucas hesitated, he didn't want Peyton to stay out here with him all night. She had already done too much. Peyton patted her lap once more giving him a small smile, and Lucas couldn't resist as he lay his head comfortably in Peyton's lap. Peyton draped the blanket over Lucas' body, put the other pillow behind her head, and began to play with his hair. He stared up at her in awe. What did he do in a past life to deserve a friend like her? He murmured a "Thank you Peyton" but was quickly shushed, "Try and get some sleep Luke." He reached his hand towards hers and intertwined their fingers, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. She continued running her fingers through his hair soothing him and sleep overcame him quickly.

Peyton watched him sleep in peace until she fell into a deep slumber, her head against the pillow, her feet on the leather foot stool, and the boy she loved draped across her lap.

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