AN: Hey guys! Sorry about that short chapter last time. That's kind of why I decided to update much sooner than I usually do! Thanks for the reviews to: jeytonlover, OTH.daddy'sgurl.06, Polia, Sophi20, and onetreefan! I hope this story is getting better!

Chapter 7

"You came in late last night," Brooke said, as Peyton walked into their dorm room after her classes and studying in the library.

She blushed and answered, "Yeah, well, you're almost never here. I'm surprised you noticed."

"Lucas and I stayed here last night, not that we would have noticed you if you walked in, but..." Brooke stopped, dreaming about the night she had spent with Lucas.

"Oh, ew, Brooke! Will you please stop thinking disturbing thoughts about Luke so we can talk?" Peyton said, slightly laughing at her best friend. Brooke had been in the clouds ever since she and Lucas had gotten back together.

"Fine," Brooke replied in a mock angry voice, "So, are you the new Ms. Jegelski yet or are you still just a wannabe?"

"The first one."

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"Daddy, what's for dinner?" Jenny asked Jake, who had just walked in after basketball practice.

"Hey, Angel. I think I'm going to make pasta." Jake answered putting his apron on and he started to boil the water.

"I invited Peyton over for dinner, so make sure you make enough for her," Jenny said as she walked back into her room. She wanted to hear more about Tree Hill, and so she had invited Peyton over while she was baby-sitting earlier that day.

Peyton stood outside the door, smoothing out her hair. She was nervous, it was the first time they had seen each other since their kiss. They had talked afterwards, and had decided to just feel it out. They would take things one step at a time, at a pace they were both comfortable with.

She took a deep breathe and knocked on the door.

"I'll get it! I'll get it!" Jenny yelled as she ran for the door and swung in open. "Peyton!" she yelled as they hugged.

Peyton laughed and Jenny dragged her towards the table.

"Hey Jake!" Peyton said, looking back at him. Damn, she thought, he looks good in an apron.

He just smiled at her and went back to his cooking.

"Peyton, tell me more about Tree Hill," Jenny said eagerly, sitting on Peyton's lap.

"Ok, girly girl, I'll tell you. Well, when I was going to school there, everyone went to Tree Hill High, and anyone that was anyone followed the Ravens' basketball team."

"Daddy, weren't you on the team?" Jenny asked Jake, who was setting the table and bringing out the food.

"Yeah, Jenny. I was," He replied.

"So, anyways, I used to cheer with my best friend Brooke Davis. She's a lot like you, actually, very energetic. You can meet her one day, if you want. She can teach you all kinds of stuff. Like boys and make-up..." Peyton said this to Jake, in a joking voice.

Jake looked at her, stunned, "Uh, you probably won't meet Brooke for a while, hun," he said, and Peyton burst out laughing.

"Tell me more, Peyton! What did you do?" asked Jenny, impatiently.

"Ok, well, my mom died when I was little so I grew up with my dad and Brooke, pretty much. And I had a boyfriend, Nathan, for a while and then I dated Lucas, you can meet him too, for a little bit, and now, I'm here."

"How did you and Daddy meet?"

"We met at practices, since she cheered and I played. And she used to sit for you." Jake answered. He didn't want to answer questions anymore, scared that she would ask about when they left for Savannah. "But, enough with the questions, Jenny, let's eat." he said, and the rest of the meal went on without the past.

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AN: OK, I know, I know, not my best work, but I just wanted to establish a kind of family connection for Jake, Jenny, and Peyton. And I totally forgot how short these chapters were. I promise I will update soon, again. Please Review and keep reading!! Thanks a billion!