Hey, thanks for the great reviews, I just wanted to say that this is not going to be a brucas fiction, I'm 100% leyton fan for life . I like Brooke, I just don't like her with Lucas. So just please be patient with me. I had this little idea, to help Peyton get back to Lucas, I pretty sure you will understand it the end. Thanks again.


Peyton drove to the one place, she knew would help clear her mind. She was crying hard as she slowly got of the car, she walked to the gravestone.

" Hey mom" she said, as she sat down on the cold damp ground. " I'm sorry mom," she paused, as she reached out in touch the cold gray stone. " God, I'm a bad daughter, I sorry that it took me a whole year to come see you. I just couldn't face this damn town, well it wasn't the town I just wasn't ready to face Lucas, I mess up mom, He asked me to marry him, I asked him to wait a year, but he didn't, he left me in hotel room, I hated him so much, Then I found out a couple of days ago, that he was still in love with me. " she sighed loudly, " He really doesn't have any right to love me, he left me, he broke me, and................." she stop as Lucas's broken eyes enter her mind, " and I just Broke him" she whispered.

She sat there thinking of the kiss they just shared, How prefect it was, she felt everything come rushing back to her, in that one kiss, She smile a little thinking about the moment the two old lovers shared, Her smile faded as she watched his eyes break in front of her, " I told him I don't love him anymore, oh god what did I do?" she cried harder, She felt an arm warp around her, She looked up in try to smile at the person sitting next to her.


Nathan walked over to Brooke and Rachael, He heard what Brooke said, " what do you mean you mess up? what did you say to her." he asked coldly. as he narrowed his eyes to his old friend.

" nothing, Nathan it was nothing, just let me fixes this okay, " Brooke said, as she stood up in wipe her pants off. " she is my best friend, I can fixes this, "

" fix's what " Skillz asked, as he stood next to Nathan, " B. Davis, please don't lie to us, we all just witnessed a very emonitmably scene, I heard what Peyton said, to you so the questioned is are you in love with Lucas still," Skillz asked, in a serious tone

" what the hell" Nathan and Rachael said at the same time " you told her your in love with Lucas,?" Nathan asked, with shock and worry in his eyes, for Peyton

" Brooke, what the hell, are we back in high school." Rachael asked, as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Well that explains why Peyton left the way she did" Mouth said, as he shook his head at Brooke, " she is probably on her way back to LA right now"

Everyone nodded there heads, Nathan walked away from them he slowly walked towards his wife and brother. Lucas was just sitting there in a daze, Haley was rubbing his back, Nathan kissed the top of her head.

" hey, " Nathan whisper, " I'm going to head home, check on Jamie,"

Haley nodded, " Okay, I'm going to stay here" she stood up, then pull Nathan to the side, She looked over at her best friend who didn't move, " I really hate Peyton, right now" Haley stated, " I don't want her staying at the house either,"

" Haley.....................

"no, Nathan do don't stick up for her, dammit Nathan, she just completely rip out his heart" Haley said, with so much angrier. " He still loves her, she lead him on Nathan, "

" Haley, baby listen I know she broke his heart, he broke hers to, they both messed up" Nathan said, as she wrap his arms around her waist, " I think Peyton is just confusions, she loves him we all know that."

" confusions my ass, she is been a bitch, and when I do see her, I'm going to get her piece of my mind, I really thought she wanted Lucas back, she broke down in our kitchen, Nathan crying, my heart broke for her as I helded her, even when she said, she didn't want him back, I knew she was lying, Then tonight she kissed him, and that was not a kiss between friends, it was a Lucas and Peyton kiss, " Haley sighed, as she looked over at her friend, " then she said the words that broke his heart." she frown

" what did she say?" Nathan asked, as he focoused on Haley's face,

" I don't love you anymore" Haley said, with tears in her eyes, " he told her I love you, and she said that, she doesn't care about anyone but herself, she doesn't care who she hurts, I...........

" YOU NEED TO GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT, BEFORE YOU GO RUNNING YOUR MOUTH" Skillz said, as he walked up behind the couple, as he heard Haley's words.

Nathan and Haley both turn to look at him, " Skillz, I know what happen, you are don.............

" no, Haley you don't, you got the end Verizon, so before you go put the blame on Peyton, you need to talk to Brooke, " Skillz said, as he point to Brooke, " Brooke messed up, it was Brooke's damn plan to come down her, it was Brooke who made Peyton leave, " he paused,

He walked over to Lucas, Who was standing up listening, " Lucas, man I love you, and I love P. Sawyer , but you and I know that she loves you, just because thoses words came out of her mouth, doesn't mean it's what her heart wanted to say," He said with a little smile, " look I'm going to fine Peyton, you guys" he said, as he point to Haley and Lucas, " need to talk to Brooke, she holds the missing pieces, then once you get the whole story, you will understand why Peyton left, and why she said, what she did" Skillz finished, as he walked away.


" how long were you here" Peyton asked, as she looked up at Skillz

" a few minutes or so, I was worried about you" Skillz said, as he kissed the top of her head. " I heard what you and Brooke were talking about" he admitted quietly

Peyton look over at him " yeah, god I feel like I'm back in high school" she laughed bitterly " in love with my best friends boyfriend" she frowned, " I'm pathetic" she sighed

" yeah, yeah baby you are" Skillz joked, as he nods his head.

" thanks, you really know how to cheer someone up" she teased,

" I try" Skillz teased back " but seriously, you still love him, "

Peyton closed her eyes, " yeah, I love him, never stopped" she replied sympathetic " but it doesn't matter, I just bury it like I did in high school, go back to LA, in try to move on, I guess "

Skillz watched her faces closely, " your not happy in LA,?" he watched as her eyes widen " don't pretend with me, tell me the truth, are you happy in LA?

Peyton took a deep breath " no, I'm not, I'm not sure I ever really was, " she sighed " I miss tree hill, I miss my friends, coming here to see my mom, I really miss.....................

" Lucas," Skillz finished for her, She nods her head, as a few tears fell down her pale cold-ed cheeks, " he misses you to baby girl" He pulled her in to a tight hug " don't go back to LA"

" Skilz, I wish it was that easy, but I have a job, and friends, and apartment..................

" What's your point, you can get a job here, you all ready have freinds here, I can help you get apartment, hell you can stay with me, till you fine one." he said, in a serious tone

" skillz, I can't I wish I could, La has big opportunity for me," Peyton said, she really wanted to stay, but was afraid to admitted it.

" I get the hole opportunity think P. Sawyer, but Tree Hill has one thing LA doesn't " Skillz stated

" what" she asked in a strained voice. She knew what the answer was, before even left his mouth.

" Lucas Scott," he respond, " Life is to short Peyton, you have to go after what you want, If Lucas is what you want, go get him, "

" He is what I want, but he's what Brooke wants to Skillz, I always loses when it comes to her, He chose her twice over me." she admitted in a whisper

" your crazy, " he said, as he rolled his eyes, " remember senor year, what I said to you, in your room,? " He watched her ached her eye brow, " I said that me and Bevin didn't make sense, but you and Luke did, Luke doesn't make sense with Brooke, It has always be you for him, " he said smiling at her, " how about we get out of here, dead people kind scared me" he joked as he stood up, " come on" he helped her up.

" I really don't have anywhere to go," she paused looking at him, " Haley is probaly really pissed at me for saying what i did to Lucas,"

" yeah, she was but let's not worry about that tonight, you can stay with me." he said as he wrap his arm around her shoulder " it's my parents house, but they are in Hawaii, so it will be you and me, unless you want me to drop you off at Luke's, " he winked at her.

" no thanks, I need a good night sleep before I deal with him" she sighed, she knew she wasn't going to be able to sleep, Lucas face was still in her mind, She wanted to go tell him that she does love him, but she was still afraid what he would say when he found out Brooke still loved him.


Nathan when home to check on Jamie, Racheal and Mouth stood beside Brooke as they watched, Haley and Lucas walk slowly over to them.

" You want tell us what Skillz is talking about?" Haley asked, as she stop in front of Brooke, Lucas was standing beside her with a look of hurt and confusion,

Brooke stood there trying to plan what to say, either way this was going to look bad on her part, She knew Haley and Lucas would both be pissed, So would everyone else, She didn't mean it to get this far,

" Brooke, anytime now," Haley said, with so much angry, " Skillz said to talk to you, He said you can tell us why Peyton left, why Peyton told Lucas she didn't love him anymore.

Brooke's eyes widen when she heard the last part, "oh god this has gone to further than I plan" she thought to herself, Brooke thoughts were interrupted at the sound of Mouth's cell phone ring

Mouth looked at Racheal, " it's Skillz" he whisper, " hello" he said, as he turn around.

Rachael and Lucas watched Mouth, as Haley's eyes stay on Brooke, Brooke kept her eyes to the ground. She pop her head up with she heard, Rachael asks if he found Peyton.

" yeah, he did" Mouth said, as he put the phone back in his pocket,

" Is she okay?" Lucas asked in a strained voice

Everyone turn towards Lucas, as he spoke those words, Mouth nodded " yeah, she going to stay with Skillz tonight,"

" well good she not welcome in my house" Haley said, putting her hands on her hips.

" Haley," Lucas yelled, "

" don't yell at me, she lead you on Lucas, she kissed you, she made you think she was still in love with you, then she say that she

" HALEY, SHUT UP! I KNOW WHY SHE SAID, THOSE WORDS REPEAT OVER AND OVER AND MY HEAD, I DON'T NEED YOU TO REPEAT THEM," he yelled as he ran his fingers though his hair. " I need to get out of here"

" Lucas, please don't leave" Mouth asked, as Lucas and Haley both look at him. " Please man for me" Mouth begged

Lucas hesitant " it's been along day, Mouth," he sighed " I just want to go home, wish this day never happen, obviously Brooke's not talking, I'm out" he turn to walk away

" I agree I think we should do this tomorrow" Brooke said, looking around trying not to make eye contact with anyone.

" Haley watched Brooke for a moment, " no, something happen, and your behind it, here I'm getting all pissed off at Peyton, when I really don't have the facts, what the hell happen?" Haley demanded

Brooke closed her eyes, she was about to response when she heard, " Brooke's still in love with Lucas," Rachael said loud enough for Lucas to hear,

Lucas stop in his tracks as he hear those's words, he turn in locked eyes with Brooke, Haley's eyes widen. Mouth shook his head, Rachael walked over to Mouth, " how about we go check on Peyton " she whispered in his ear. Mouth nodded his head. Rachael looked over at Brooke " I'm sorry Brooke, I had to say something, you were just letting everyone hated Peyton, when all she was doing was protecting her heart." Rachael said, as she grab mouth and walked away.

Lucas stood there eyes still on Brooke "this can't be happening," he thought to himself. His head turn immediately at the sound of his best friends voice, " Are you in love with Brooke Lucas," Haley's voice was serious, her eyes narrowed on Lucas's. She watched as he hesitant.

Lucas stood there speechless he couldn't believe Haley could put him on the spot like this, Brooke's eyes were on him. he closed his eyes and smiled before he whisper....................


Okay, please not hate me, I like cliffhangers, anyways please let me know what you think. thanks for reading.