Okay I have no idea why the last chapter was all bold and underlined but I will try and fix it. I'm very upset because people have not been updating. It makes me want to quit the story. Anyways I don't think Leyton will be back together soon. Part of the reason they are so good is because they play the cat and mouse game.

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(Breyton's house. One week later.)

Owen and Brooke are making out in the kitchen while Brooke is cooking dinner. Peyton is in her room drawing. The doorbell rings twice and Peyton makes no move to get it.

Brooke: Gee why should I make out with my boyfriend when I could answer the damn door. (yelling)

Peyton: Thank you.

Opening the door to see Chris Keller.

Chris: She won't answer my calls or anything. Please you know we need to talk Brooke.

Brooke: Okay. PEYTON COME HERE!!

Peyton: What?!?

Chris: Let's go for a walk.

Peyton: I don't wanna talk to you. You ruined my life.

Chris: Well we need to talk so move your skinny ass.

Peyton: Fine. But I still hate you.

Chris: Good.

(On the walk)

Peyton: Did you want to talk or just walk?

Chris: I honestly don't know what to say. You know as well as I do that I would never intentionally screw you guys up. But the last I'd heard he was married and that it wasn't to you.

Peyton: Why thanks for the reminder.

Chris: I'm not going to apologize for what I did. I didn't do it on purpose but I'm glad I did it. I'm not happy that it hurt you. But I am glad that you two stopped what you were doing.

Peyton: Why?

Chris: Because you're better than that Peyton Sawyer. If he loves you like I know he does and you love him like I know you do, then you have to believe that it will work out. Don't diminish yourself to that.

Peyton: So you think I should wait for him to leave her?

Chris: Yes.

Peyton: What if he never does?

Chris: Then you will find a great guy. One who will love you more than he ever would. One you won't doubt. One who will give you everything you want.

Peyton: It wouldn't be the same.

Chris: Maybe not but it will be close. Besides you can throw it in his face.

Peyton: But I don't matter to him.

Chris: We both know that's a lie. That boy will love you till the day he dies.

Peyton: How do you know I will find some guy so easily?

Chris: Come on Peyton, look at you.

Peyton: (blushing) Thank you.

Chris: You remind me of that Springsteen line. There were ghosts in the eyes of all the boys you sent away.

Peyton: Why?

Chris: Peyt, boys chase you everywhere we went in L.A. Julian, Josh, James, Walker, Ben, me. You just didn't see it because you were to hung up on one boy.

Peyton: Not one boy, the boy.

Chris: Maybe you should give up on him and open your heart to one of the ones that would kill for it.

After that Chris kisses her temple and walks off leaving her to think about their conversation.

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(Naley's house)

Haley: So what brings you by? I mean I love the visit but no one has seen you since the barbecue.

Lucas: I missed my best friend who apparently hates me.

Haley: No I don't hate you but I do think that you are a total ass for saying and doing what you did to her.

Lucas: She slept with Chris. I mean I can't get them out of my head. I mean did she like it? I fell asleep last night and dreamed about her on top of him and it made me throw up.

Haley: First of all GROSS!! Don't ever give me that visual again or any other like it. And I think you need to tell her this stuff not me. But don't tell her that exactly because you might freak her out.

Lucas: I will. Talk to ya later Hales.

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(Breyton's house. Peyton is walking up the steps when Lucas comes up.)

Lucas: Peyton. Hey we need to talk.

Peyton: Yeah we do.

Lucas: Okay I forgive you.

Peyton: Excuse me?

Lucas: You made a mistake and I forgive you.

Peyton: Uh-uh. I didn't do anything wrong. We had been broken up for over a year. I had seen you kiss Lindsey and I was hurt so Chris comforted me. If anything I should have to forgive you but I'm not planning on it.

Lucas: You fuck Chris, lie to me about it, and I'm the one who needs forgiveness.

Peyton: You called me a mistake and looked at me like a was some one night stand that you thought was trash.

Lucas: No that's what Chris thinks.

Peyton: (slaps him hard) You know what don't talk to me.

Lucas: Peyton--

Peyton: You don't need to leave Lindsey I'm done here. I know the guy who wrote and said all those nice things to me is in there somewhere. But I cannot keep waiting for him. Because its pointless. Obviously we weren't supposed to get back together.

Lucas: Then what was this past month?

Peyton: It was pointless, a waste of time. Actually I take that back. This was my closure. It was goodbye. It was me finally letting you go. I don't need you. At least not this version. I finally see how much of an ass you have turned into and I don't need that in my life. Goodbye Lucas.

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I know some people might not like this chapter but I think Peyton deserved to tell his ass off. Plus I'm mad at boys right now. Reviews are love.-Aubrey