CHAPTER 7
TREE HILL – LUCAS' HOUSE
(As the morning daylight shone through the blinds to Lucas' room, he awoke from his peaceful slumber smiling with the memory of Peyton falling asleep in his arms, her scent still lingering next to him. Lazily opening his eyes and reaching across the bed to hopefully feel Peyton lying there next to him. Surprisingly he found the spot next to him cold and empty, opening his eyes and adjusting to the light fully, he bolts up in bed searching the room for any sign of Peyton. Deciding to give up he leaves his room and searches the house.)
Lucas: (Calling out going from room to room) Peyton. Peyton?
Peyton: (A delicate voice coming from the living room) You still have these.
(Upon hearing her voice he took a moment to close his eyes, catch his breath and smile. Walking into the lounge he finds her sat on the floor only wearing his Keith Body Shop sweater, scattered around her were photos of the two of them and the drawings she had drawn for him from High School. She sat clutching a photo to her chest, and her eyes glazy from the precious memories. Slowly Lucas walks over to her and sits behind her, gently pulling her close to allow her to rest her head on his chest, taking the photo from her hand and briefly studying it.)
Lucas: (Leaning closer and taking in her scent and kissing her on the forehead) Morning Beautiful.
Peyton: (Smiling and relishing in Lucas wrapping his arms around her) Morning
Lucas: (Laughing at the photo taken after their Cookie Fight) How would you like to go out for some breakfast?
Peyton: (Seductively biting her lip and turning in Lucas' embrace, now straddling him) Well I was thinking we could skip breakfast.
Lucas: (Bringing his hand down to her thigh and caressing it gently) Oh really.
(Lucas brings his hand to Peyton's cheek and pulls her towards him, their lips connecting in a passionate kiss; Lucas grazes Peyton's lip with his tongue and is eagerly granted access as their tongues dance in a heated passion. Pulling apart for much needed air, they share a knowing smile before Lucas lowers his head to her neck and lays sweet kisses, Peyton lets out a moan while moving her head to the side allowing Lucas better access. The noises Peyton is making is music to his ears only pushing him on further and making him harder, bringing his hands to rest upon her petite hips, he begins to pull her sweater above her head, then throwing it across the room he takes a moment to take in the full glory of her perfect body. The passion and heat soon escalates and it becomes too much for Peyton to have Lucas look at her in such a worthy way, she pulls his lips to hers again, sharing frantic and delicate kisses. They both know where this is heading and it feels like their first time again, nervous with their hearts racing in excitement. In one swift movement Lucas lifts Peyton and begins to carry her to his bedroom, wrapping her legs around him bringing herself closer to his body and feeling him harden under her delicate skin, only a few remains of clothing separating them.
Giggling in between kisses Peyton and Lucas finally make it to the bedroom, delicately Lucas lays Peyton on the bed, standing he takes his wife beater off revealing his toned body. Frantically Peyton pulls Lucas on top of her, their lips locking in a romantic manner, Lucas can feel Peyton writing beneath him and letting out moans of passion, Lucas leaves Peyton lips and moves down her body leaving butterfly kisses along her stomach, reaching his destination he looks up at Peyton and sees her biting her lip in anticipation, painfully slow he pulls down her last remains of clothing and lays sweet kisses to her thighs. Unable to control herself anymore Peyton runs her hands through Lucas' hair and pulls him up her body whispering and biting his earlobe 'Make love to me' was all Lucas needed to hear as he discarded his boxers and positioned himself above Peyton, delicately entering her they both said their "I Love You", and each let out a long awaited moan, as his thrusts came faster and deeper, their movements in sync neither of them could contain themselves for much longer, their lips locking to quieten the screams of ecstasy they were eager to make.
Reaching several climaxes, they finally lay basking in the glow of their lovemaking, tangled in the sheets and wrapped up in one another, Peyton drawing precious circles on Lucas' chest, while Lucas closes his eyes and dwells in having Peyton in his arms, with a content smile on his face.)
Peyton: (Looking up into Lucas' eyes) I love you. You know that?
Lucas: (Laying a sweet kiss on her forehead and smiling) I love you to Peyton. I promise.
Lucas: (After a moment of silence) Move in with me?
Peyton: (Looking back at Lucas in confusion and shock) What?
Lucas: (Gently laughing and repeating himself) Move in here with me.
Peyton: (Looking away from Lucas and sitting on the edge of the bed) Luke, we've only just got back together.
Lucas: (Moving over to Peyton and kissing her bare shoulder, he makes her turn to face him) Ok I know it's soon, but nothing has felt more right than falling asleep and waking up with you in my arms. I don't want to waste any more time without you.
Peyton: (Closing her eyes and hiding her smile) I need one last night with Brooke.
Lucas: (Confused but smiling) So your move in with me?
Peyton: (Turning and kissing him passionately) I couldn't think of anything more perfect.
TREE HILL – CLOTHES OVA BROS STORE
(Since leaving Lucas' house Peyton hadn't been able to shake the smile off her face and the happiness that was radiating from her, after parking her car down the road from Brooke's store Peyton had decided it was a beautiful day fro a stroll through the town, greeting everyone with a smile, she felt as if she was a different person for she had never experienced a feeling like this before. But in Tree Hill happiness was soon short lived and Peyton stopped dead in it's tracks as she saw cops and paramedics coming out of Brooke's store, instead of walking Peyton began to sprint down the road, pushing past people to get to Brooke. As she reached the door to the store, Peyton's heart broke as she saw her best friend seated in tears broken and bruised, while her store lay in disarray. Taking a moment to take in the scene she quickly rushed to her best friends side, seeing the relief in Brooke's eyes, Peyton immediately pulled Brooke into a safe embrace, whispering reassuring words.)
Peyton: (Stroking Brooke's face avoiding the large bruise formed around her eye) Brooke. Sweetie what happened? Are you ok?
Peyton: (Brooke began to give into her emotions and the tears were freely flowing, Peyton heart was breaking at the sight of this) Hey it's ok, I'm here now.
Officer: (Approaching the two women with a notepad) Miss Davis. We would like to ask you a few questions.
Peyton: (Knowing Brooke was in no state to talk, she stands and takes the Officer to the side) Officer can this wait please.
Officer: (Handing Peyton his business card) I will need to take a statement soon, but here is my card, give me a call when Miss Davis feels up to talking.
Peyton: (Gratefully accepting) Thank you. (Turning to walk back to Brooke, she picks up her bag and pulls Brooke into her arms, taking her to the car) Come on lets get you home.
TREE HILL – PEYTON AND BROOKE'S HOUSE
(As soon as Brooke and Peyton had arrived home, neither had spoken a word Peyton just watched as her best friend broke in front of her and there was nothing she could do to fix it. Helping Brooke out the car and leading her into the house, Peyton took Brooke straight to her room, delicately laying her on her bed as she saw exhaustion wash over her friend. Laying a blanket over Brooke's broken petite frame, she kissed her forehead and decided to leave to room, letting Brooke sleep.)
Brooke: (Watching Peyton stand up and leave, she whispers) I'm sorry
Peyton: (Hearing Brooke's apology she quickly rushes to Brooke's side and gently sits beside her, stroking the hair away from her face) Hey look at me, you have nothing to be sorry for.
Brooke: (A stray tear falling down her cheek) I hate people seeing me like this.
Peyton: (Wiping the tear away) Oh honey, all I see is my brave best friend. (Looking at the bruise on Brooke's face) Brooke I need to know what happened?
Brooke: (Closing her eyes and recalling the events in her mind) I went to the store late last night; just to check on things, but when I got there someone else was already there.
Peyton: (Noticing Brooke suddenly stop speaking she became more worried and curious) Brooke who did this to you?
Brooke: (Sobbing) She's taken everything, everything Peyton.
Peyton: (Holing Brooke's hand) Who Brooke?
Brooke: (Choking on her words) It was Victoria. My own mother.
Peyton: (Pulling Brooke close and hugging her, letting Brooke sob on her shoulder) Ok sshhh. (Laying Brooke's head back on the pillow) It's ok just try and get some sleep.
Brooke: (Whispering) Will you stay?
Peyton: (Smiling) Yea I'm not going anywhere.
(Peyton stood at the door to Brooke's room watching momentarily till Brooke fell asleep, her emotions were so conflicted, her heart was breaking seeing her friend in this state while her anger was rising at learning of Victoria's actions. Peyton found herself fighting back her own tears for her friend, she couldn't help but feel guilty that she wasn't here to protect Brooke, instead she was too busy being happy with no regard for her best friend. In an instant Peyton knew what she had to do, grabbing her coat and keys she quietly left the house and made her way to her car.)
FLASHBACK
TREE HILL – CLOTHES OVA BROS STORE
(As Brooke made her way from the car the front door to Clothes Ova Bros she knew something was wrong, the door was ajar and something in the air didn't feel right. Slowly opening the door, she looks around at all the clothes and mannequins scattered over the floor, entering the room and quietly stepping over the clothes she can hear someone in the back office and begins to ponder on what she should do, it's too late for her to turn back now.)
Brooke: (Taking a deep breath and calming her nerves she calls out) Hello?
Victoria: (Walking out from the back office clutching a portfolio with an evil smile) Well if it isn't my dutiful daughter.
Brooke: (Walking towards her mother and reaching out to grab her portfolio) What are you doing here? Give those back.
Victoria: (From behind Victoria comes two strong male accomplices, the two men walk towards Brooke, one forcefully pushes her to the counter, while the other brings his fist to Brooke's face and stomach. Victoria watches as Brooke falls to the floor clutching her stomach and head in pain. The two strong men flee from the scene leaving Victoria alone with Brooke) This isn't personal, it's just business.
END OF FLASHBACK
TREE HILL – VICTORIA'S HOTEL
(All Peyton could see was blind rage, after hunting down where Victoria was staying she knew it was time to pay Brooke's mother a visit. Standing outside her hotel room door, she didn't know what to expect or what to do, she knew that when the time came she would know what to do. Knocking abruptly on the door she waited for an answer.)
Victoria: (Opening the door and glaring at Peyton) Well well if it isn't my daughter's leach of a best friend.
Peyton: (Turning her head to laugh, she brings her fist up to collide with Victoria's face) That's for laying a finger on Brooke. (Watching Victoria stagger backwards, Peyton barges past and into the hotel room) Now get out of my way.
Victoria: (Holding her face in obvious pain) Your going to pay for that. (Reaching for the phone) I'm calling the cops.
Peyton: (Stopping in her tracks and walking over to Victoria who squirms from this action) Go ahead I'm sure they would be thrilled to know that you attacked, and robbed your own daughter's store.
Victoria: (Putting the phone down and glaring at Peyton) What do you want?
Peyton: (Looking at the coffee table and noticing Brooke's portfolio, she walks over to them) These. (Picking the portfolio up and walking to the door, but stopping to turn and face Victoria) Now you stay the hell away from Brooke otherwise your boney ass won't be so lucky next time.
Victoria: (Vindictively laughing) You won't get away with this.
Peyton: (Laughing) Oh I think I will. (Pointing her finger at Victoria) I want you out of town tonight. Otherwise your ass is going to rot in jail. This is the last time you will ever see me as long as you stay away from Brooke. (Peyton leaves a dumbfounded Victoria left standing clutching her face.)
TREE HILL – RIVER COURT
(After Peyton's visit to see Victoria she needed to clear her head and she went to the only place, she knew she could find clarity. Sitting on the bleachers she tried to find the answers she needed. Nursing her knuckles from her actions earlier she found her answer, but after a long day she had to take care of something important, to put everything right again.)
It's been a long day
And all I've gotta say is make it strong
It's been a long day
And all I've gotta say is I've been wrong
So take a league of absence
Tell me you'll be gone
I don't wanna see your face
It's been a long day
And I just wanna hide away
Lucas: (Walking onto the River Court and noticing Peyton sat on the bleachers lost in thought, he sits beside her putting an arm around her) Hey you ok? You sounded upset on the phone.
Peyton: (Closing her eyes and taking a moment, she stands and begins to pace in front of Lucas) Luke...I can't move in with you.
Lucas: (Looking hurt, he stands and stops Peyton from her pacing and gently puts both his hands on her shoulders) Peyt I know you're having second thoughts...
Peyton: (Interrupting Lucas with sadness in her eyes) No Lucas. It's not that I just can't.
Lucas: (Bowing his head and whispering) Peyton please.
Peyton: (Whispering) I'm sorry. I've got to go. (Leaning forward and leaving a sweet goodbye kiss on his cheek.)
Lucas: (Taking hold of her hand stopping her from leaving) Peyton I love you.
Peyton: (Stroking his cheek) I love you too. I do. I just need some time. (Walking away Peyton cant stop her tears anymore, she can't bring herself to look back at how she hurt Lucas. She just hoped he would understand that it's not over, she just needs some time, but for the time being she had someone else who needed her more.)
It's been a long week
And all the lines come down heavy on me
It's been a long week
I'm finally feeling like it's ok to break
Into a thousand pieced
No one can replace
Only I can find my way
It's been a long day
And I just wanna hide away
TREE HILL – PEYTON AND BROOKE'S HOUSE
(Wiping her tears away and composing herself Peyton quietly entered her home and hoped Brooke was still asleep. Putting her keys and coat down, she pulled the portfolio out of her bag and laid it on the dining room table.)
Brooke: (Calling out from her room) Peyton?
Peyton: (Walking into the hallway and finding Brooke) Hey. (Taking her hand and leading her into the dining room) I've got something for you to see.
Brooke: (Gasping in shock, she walked over to the portfolio and her hand gently grazed the cover) Where did you get those?
Peyton: (Standing next to Brooke) I got them back for you. You can't let Victoria beat you and I wont let that happen. (Brooke turns and pulls Peyton into a hug; this reassures Peyton that she is doing the right thing) It's going to be ok. I promise.
Brooke: (Whispering) Thank you.
It's been a long year
And everyone around me is disappearing
It's been a long year
And all this mess around me is finally clear
So can I have a moment
Just to say hello
Can u let your anger go
It's been a long year
And I'm finally ready to be here
TO BE CONTINUED...
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Song Lyrics: Rosi Golan - Been a long day
