Chapter 7 - Confrontations

The weekend came and went with a flash as usual and it was now Monday morning and time for school. Nathan hadn't spoken to or seen Peyton all weekend, she had actually spent the time with her father who had the weekend off and decided to return to Tree Hill to catch up with his daughter. She rolled over and turned her alarm clock off, she groaned into her pillow and then got out of bed. She could never understand the benefits of having to get up so early. She went through her daily routine of showering, breakfast and sorting her school bag out and before she knew it she had arrived at school. She saw Nathan getting out of his car and called after him.

"Nathan" He didn't turn around he just continued walking so she ran after him shouting him louder and louder. He was purposely ignoring her and she knew it, there was no way that he didn't hear her, but she didn't give in she continued running after him until she found herself in front of him and stopping him from walking away.

"Didn't you hear me?" She asked even though she knew he must have.

"Yeah"

"What's gotten into you?" She asked not liking the tone in his voice.

"I should ask you the same question."

"Okay now I'm confused what is going on?"

"Don't play stupid Peyton and don't lie to me I thought you of all people would always be honest with me."

"What are you talking about I am honest with you."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah you're my best friend."

"Huh so you and Lucas acting together slipped your mind?"

She was shocked, she didn't choose to work with him she didn't have a choice in the matter and she couldn't understand what the big deal was.

"It was only a play Nathan"

"That's funny cause it looked real to me. You weren't acting and you know it."

He started to walk away from her again, he couldn't be around her right now he was too angry. She wanted to run after him and reassure him that he had nothing to worry about when it came to her and Lucas but she couldn't. Something inside held her back. She decided to leave it and try and talk to him when he had calmed down.

It was now lunch and Nathan had continued to avoid Peyton. She was now at her locker putting some books away when she felt a hand on her shoulder, she was hoping it would be Nathan she hated fighting with him but when she turned around she saw Lucas and it shocked her slightly.

"Hey" He said breaking the silence.

"Hi…how are you?"

"I'm good how about you?" He asked wanting to keep the conversation going.

"I'm okay its just Nathan isn't talking to me." She replied as they both walked down the hall together.

"Why?"

"He saw us acting together on Friday."

"Okay that makes no sense. What's so bad about us acting together?"

"He doesn't think it was acting."

"Oh"

"Anyway I've got to go" Peyton replied as she started walking away.

"Hey Peyton"

"Yeah" She replied turning around and he walked up to where she was standing.

"I know I've asked this before and you've said no but do you want to do something tonight?"

"Umm…I don't think that would be such a good idea."

"Please Peyton."

"Why? You could have any girl you want why don't you chase after someone else?"

"Maybe I don't want someone else…maybe I like you."

Peyton was speechless, no one had really taken an interest in her before so this was a first and she didn't know how to respond. Not only that but she was still weary of Lucas' intentions, she knew all about his reputation yet he seemed like a completely different person when she was around him.

"I don't know"

"Please Peyton I really like you." He didn't know where that came from but he didn't care, Brooke kept teasing him about his car and he just wanted to get this bet over with.

"I bet you've said that to loads of girls"

"Look I know I don't exactly have the best track record when it comes to dating but I want to change and you're different to every other girl I've ever gone out with. And you're right I have said it to lots of girls but this is the first time I've meant it. I mean it Peyton I like you."

She smiled, he seemed to be sincere and she couldn't deny the fact that she found him physically attractive. Not only that but there was chemistry between them even their drama teacher had picked up on that.

"Okay" She said quietly.

"Okay?"

"Yeah but if you pull anything"

"I won't" He said interrupting her.

"Okay well I've got to go I'll see you later"

"I'll pick you up at eight"

The school day was coming to a close, Peyton had tried to talk to Nathan again but got nowhere he wouldn't listen so she decided to let him calm down some more. She had no idea how he was going to react when she told him she had a date with Lucas, but judging from his mood she wouldn't be able to talk to him tonight which meant that he would find out afterwards.

It was now nearing eight o'clock, Lucas was making his way to Peyton's house as Peyton was making the finishing touches to her hair and make-up. She had never been on a date before so she was nervous. She decided on some skinny jeans, boots and a black top. She had no idea where they were going so she thought this outfit would be ideal, she wasn't under o over dressed. Lucas was walking along the streets when somebody stepped in front of him.

"Excuse me" He said a little annoyed that someone deliberately stopped in his path and the annoyance only grew when he didn't move. "Are you going to move or am I going to have to make you?" Lucas added as the frustration grew.

"You're going to have to make me" He lifted his head up and looked Lucas in the eye.

"Nathan what's your problem?"

"You. Stay away from Peyton or there's going to be trouble."

"Its kinda hard to stay away from someone you have a date with."

Nathan's facial expression soon turned to shock. He didn't know what to think, whether or not to believe him but with Peyton's recent deception it wouldn't surprise him if Lucas was actually telling the truth.

"You're lying there is no way Peyton would date somebody like you, unlike most of your conquests Peyton actually has a brain."

"I'm on my way over there now and what makes you think she is one of my conquests?"

"Oh please every girl you've ever gone after has always been some sort of conquest, as soon as you get what you want from them you dump them. I won't let that happen to Peyton" He replied sternly.

"I like Peyton"

"You say that to all the girls just stay away from her man there are plenty of other girls willing to fall at your feet."

"You can't tell me what to do and Peyton agreed to the date."

"I don't care if she agreed or not she's my best friend and there is no way I am going to let a piece of scum like you any where near her."

"Well you're gonna have a hard time stopping me" Lucas replied as he went to walk past Nathan, but before he got past him Nathan pulled him back and lashed out at him. Before they knew they both got caught up in a fight. A fight all over one girl, a curly blonde named Peyton Sawyer.


AN: I'm so sorry about the delay in updates but my life has been pretty hectic. I've recently started university and that takes up most of my time. However, I will finish all of my stories I haven't given up on them I still have lots of ideas and I will continue to update them but the updates just won't be as quick as they used to be. Anyway thankyou for reading and to everyone who takes the time to review. I will try to update asap!!!