AN: Sorry for the long wait, it's just that I have some personal stuff going on. Hope you like the new chapter, I sure do ;)
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Nathan looked around his old bedroom and couldn't decide whether he should pack everything in boxes, or just leave it unpacked. He moved back to his parents' house again, so he wouldn't have to deal with paying rent for the apartment when he was at High Flyers.

He sat down on his bed and looked at all the boxes surrounding him. The doorbell rang and Nathan got up, but heard his mother going to the door.

"Nathan, Peyton's here!" Deb smiled at Peyton and let her in "Just wait here, honey."

Peyton smiled at Nathan's Mom and watched her walking to the kitchen. She heard Nathan coming down the stairs and looked up.

"Hey." Nathan walked over to Peyton and gave her a hug. She looked beautiful in her jeans and a simple Led Zeppelin t-shirt.

"Hey." Peyton didn't know what else to say, feeling a bit uncomfortable. She couldn't forget about the kiss, her feelings and the way Brooke had told her to back off. Brooke was right, Peyton thought, she shouldn't do this to Haley. She looked at Nathan to see if maybe he would say something, but then realised he wouldn't. Peyton was beginning to doubt if coming here was such a good idea after all.

"Nate, I just wanted to say goodbye before you leave, I really hope you'll do well and you know.. Maybe you can do some healing there." Peyton looked at Nathan, who seemed to think about what she just said. Peyton pulled him in for a hug "Goodbye, take care, Nate." She turned around and headed for the door.

He saw her hand on the doorknob and knew he had to get into action. Her words had touched him and he knew he had to go for it. Nathan grabbed Peyton's shoulder and turned her around. Without hesitating he kissed her.

For a moment she was in shock, but it wasn't before long Peyton kissed Nathan with the same passion. She heard Deb in the kitchen and Peyton realised they were still downstairs.

"Nate," Peyton said, just pulling back a little "Your Mom is downstairs."

Nathan smiled and was glad Peyton had paid attention. He sure didn't need his mother to see him at it with his ex-girlfriend. He grabbed Peyton's hand and took her upstairs, into his bedroom.

Peyton started kissing Nathan again and let him guide her through his room, trying to avoid the boxes, bags and piles of clothes. She let him take the lead and without looking she walked backwards until she bumped into his bed. Peyton sat down, taking Nathan with her as they continued kissing. God, this felt good.

She was falling in love again. She loved his kisses, some soft, some more intense, she loved his smell, his hands, how sometimes he stopped kissing just to look at her.

Nathan pulled Peyton closer and intensified the kiss. He noticed the softness of her lips, something he'd always liked ever since they began dating. As they continued kissing, Nathan started to take off Peyton's shirt, breaking contact just long enough so he could pull it over her head.

Peyton grabbed Nathan's polo and took it off as well. She started kissing his chest and heard him groan, making her smile. Peyton decided she could care less what Brooke thought about this; it was her life and right now she needed Nathan in it. Even if he still was married to Haley, even if he was leaving tonight and even if the little common sense she had told her to stop right now.

Peyton didn't care and, so she thought, neither did Nathan.

"Are you sure you want this?" Nathan asked, as he cupped her face in his hands. Peyton nodded and he pulled her close again. As his lips touched hers, he forgot everything around him and got lost in the passionate game between him and Peyton.


Peyton put her head on Nathan's chest and stroked his arm. She didn't know what to say, she didn't even know if she should say anything at all. Maybe she should enjoy the moment while it lasted. Maybe it would all be gone tomorrow.

Nathan felt Peyton sigh and looked at her. Her hazel eyes met his and he kissed her forehead.

She pulled him tighter and wished this moment could last forever.

"Nathan, we're leaving in an hour! Get ready, ok?"

Nathan closed his eyes when he heard his mother's voice.

"I don't want you to go."

Nathan opened his eyes and looked at Peyton, who stared into nowhere.

"I know you have to, but I don't want you to. I want you here with me, Nate," Peyton looked at him "But I also want you to chase your dream, I don't want to hold you back. I-"

"I know, Peyton. But I really have to go." It broke Nathan's heart to say this, but he knew it was the right thing to do. His Dad would kill him if he didn't go, and besides that, he could really use some time away to think about everything that had happened the last couple of days.

"I have to go, Peyton. But I'll come back," he gave her a careful smile "And I'll be with you everyday," Nathan placed his hand on her heart "I'll be here, in your heart."

Peyton nodded.

"I really hope we can make this work, Sawyer, but I need to go to High Flyers. I need that time alone." Nathan got up when he heard his mother call for the second time.

"I'm just gonna grab a quick shower, ok?" Peyton grabbed her clothes and headed for his bathroom. She felt the hot water on her body and her mind drifted. She couldn't believe that somehow she was in a relationship with Nathan again. Sure, they've always been friends, but this was something more intense. Peyton turned of the water and got dressed. She looked at herself in the mirror and noticed a smile on her face.

Nathan packed the last of his things when he heard Peyton coming out of the bathroom. He felt her hands on his arms and turned around.

She gave him one last kiss and once again she was surprised how intense it was. She grabbed Nathan's hand and together they walked downstairs.

"Don't shut me out, ok?" Nathan squeezed Peyton's hand as they walked over to the front door "Promise me you'll stay in touch?"

Peyton nodded "I will," and pulled him in for a hug. With Deb watching she gave him a kiss on his cheek and opened the door. She couldn't be more surprised by what she saw next.