A/N: I still don't own One Tree Hill. The song used in this chapter is In My Arms by Plumb. Yes I realize that the song is actually about a parent and a child. But the song still made sense to me for the chapter and I couldn't find another song that I liked for it. Please review. They make my fingers type faster. LOL. Thanks again to all of you who have reviewed and or added this story to your alerts and favorites. If you aren't already please check out my other story "Still You". I started writing it before the Lindsay/Lucas wedding disaster and never finished it. I posted chapter 9 today and there are only 10 chapters written. I am trying to make a decision about whether to continue it or to go ahead and write a final chapter ending it. So please read and let me know what you think I should do. Now on to Chapter 4 "In My Arms
What's In Your Heart?
In My Arms
Snapping out of it, she responded, "Yeah, sorry. I guess I am just tired. A lot has happened in the past twenty four hours."
"Yeah I know. What do you say we get out of here so we can get to the hotel and get some sleep."
"That sounds wonderful. So what kind of car did we end up with?
"It's a 2008 convertible Mustang."
Peyton and Lucas made their way to the rental car lot. After locating the car, they loaded their bags into the trunk. They put the top down and headed to the hotel.
Peyton reached into her bag and took out her cell phone. "I guess I better check my messages, Brooke is probably getting ready to have a cow." Peyton said.
your baby blues so full of wonder your curly cues your contagious smile and as I watch you start to grow up all I can do is hold you tight
"Probably, I should probably check mine as well, but I think I will wait til we get to the hotel.
After turning her phone on, she waited to see if she had any messages. When her phone signaled that she did in fact have voicemail, she entered in her security code.
"You have four unheard messages. First unheard messages, Hey P. Sawyer, I just wanted to let you know that I called the Las Vegas store and set you up with an account. All you have to do is show them your idea. If you can your mind and decide you just want me to have them send you some clothes to the hotel, just call me and let me know. I don't know what you are up to, but I hope you are having some fun. You deserve it. I love you P. Sawyer. I would say for you to call me when you land, but since it will be the middle of the night, just give me a call in the morning. Talk to you then. Bye." Peyton deleted the messages and went to the next one. "Next unheard message, Hey Peyton, it's Mia. I just wanted to let you know that I gave that guy your number, he said he would give you a call later on. By the way, he said his name was Jack. Thanks again for everything Peyton, I really do love my life. Miss you girlie. Talk to you soon. Goodnight." Again Peyton deleted the message. "Next unheard message, Hi Peyton, this is Patrick Dawson. I know that Mia told you that I said I knew Ellie, but I felt like I should be the one to tell you how I knew her. Give me a call when you get a chance, so we can talk. I wondered if it would be possible for us to set up a time to meet in person. I could arrange to come to Tree Hill sometime next week if you are available. My cell phone number is 404-802-3585, so just call me when you can." Peyton hit the button to save the message so that she would have the number to call this Mr. Dawson back and then listened to the fourth and final message. "Hey Peyton, it's Haley. I got your message about you leaving town. I just wanted to make sure everything is okay. I know you said that Mia told you about some guy that knew Ellie, does your sudden disappearance have anything to do with that, or is this about Luke. Call me back when you get a chance, I am kind of worried. Talk to you soon." Peyton deleted the message and then closed her phone. After hanging up the phone, Peyton sat quietly looking away from Lucas with a thoughtful look on her face.
knowing clouds will rage and storms will race in but you will be safe in my arms rains will pour down waves will crash all around but you will be safe in my arms
"Are you okay?"
Turning to look at Luke, Peyton said, "I'm okay Luke, I just…" Peyton took a deep breath before continuing, "something happened before we left and I'm just anxious about it I guess." Luke looked at her questioningly and she continued, "Mia called yesterday. She met a man on tour that said that he knew Ellie. I told her to have the guy call me if she saw him again. He called while we were on the plane and left a message. His name is Patrick Dawson and he wants me to call him back so that we can set up a time for him to come and meet with me in Tree Hill. He says that he wants to talk to me in person about how he knew Ellie."
"Who do you think this guy is?"
"Truth?"
"Always."
" I think he might be my biological father."
"How do you feel about that?"
story books are full of fairy tales of kings and queens and the bluest skies My heart is torn just in knowing you'll someday see the truth from lies
"I don't know really. It's ironic really. A few weeks ago, right after Haley found out that Dan was dying, she asked me if I had the chance to know my real father, would I want to and I said that I do some times wonder about him. That meeting Ellie changed my life and that she was awesome, but that I sometimes think it's better to go with my idealized version of him than to be disappointed by the reality. I mean what if I don't like him, what if he doesn't want to be in my life, there are just all of these unanswered questions. I just don't know what to feel or what to think."
when the clouds will rage and storms will race in but you will be safe in my arms rains will pour down waves will crash all around but you will be safe in my arms
" I don't know either honey. But I am here for you, you know that right?" Luke says while taking her smaller and in his and caressing her hand with his thumb. "As long as you are in my arms, you will be safe."
"Yeah, I know baby. Thank you."
"Anytime Blondie." Luke said with a smile.
As the pulled up in front of the hotel Peyton looks up and sees the resort for the first time, as Luke had seen it on the website when he was making the reservations. "Oh My God Luke! This is awesome."
"You really like it?"
"Like it? I love it."
"Well only the best for my girl."
Peyton leaned over and kissed Luke, caressing his cheek.
"Okay, let's grab our stuff and check in. Maybe we can catch a few hours of sleep before our day begins." Luke said.
Lucas and Peyton checked in and went to their room. When they opened the door Peyton gasped. The room was covered in shades of white, cream, brown, and gold. It was romantic and serene. "Wow."
"I know." Lucas said.
There was a king size bed in the middle of the room that was covered with a white duvet and had a gold town throw across the end of the bed. There was a sitting area with a coffee table and two chairs. It also had a desk and a ceiling fan. There were also French doors which led to a balcony that overlooked the pool.
Castles, they might crumble dreams may not come true but you are never all alone 'cause I will always always love you
After they put their bags down, Lucas opened up the French doors and walked out onto the balcony. The sun was just starting to come up. "Peyton, come here, you have to see this." Peyton made her way outside to see the sun coming up over the palm trees at the resort. The colors of the sunrise were like nothing she had ever seen. It was beautiful. Lucas had sat down on the lounge chair. He took Peyton's hand and pulled her down to sit with him. She leaned back against him and he held her in his arms, whispering sweet nothings in her ear. They sat like that for about a half hour before Peyton suggested that they try to get some sleep so they would have enough energy to make it through the rest of the day. They went inside and Luke took off his all his clothes except his boxers. Peyton went to the bathroom and changed into the t-shirt that she had in her duffle bag and then they both crawled into bed. Luke lying on his back and Peyton lying on her stomach with half of her body lying on him, with her head on his chest. The sound of his heartbeat lulled her to sleep less than fifteen minutes later, Lucas following her just a few minutes later.
when the clouds will rage and storms will race in but you will be safe in my arms rains will pour down waves will crash all around but you will be safe in my arms in my arms