I don't own One Tree Hill, nor do I own "Wish You Were" by Kate Voegele.

This song is absolutely amazing; I cried when she played it and got chills, it was pretty insane. She's incredibly talented, as you all know. I originally had this with a different song, but when they played this the other night; I knew I had to change it. I have her entire CD and I recommend everyone buy it lol.

Some stuff from 5x08 at the bottom. Thanks for all the reviews!

I was true as the sky is blue

But I couldn't soon say the same for you

So now I find denial in my eyes

I'm mesmerized by the picture that's in my mind

Peyton bobbed her head along with the music. After much pushing from Brooke she had shuffled into work and was actually glad for it. The distraction was exactly what she needed. She was going over all of Mia's tracks and like so many times in her life the lyrics spoke to her.

Her other distraction was packing. She had a message on her machine in TRIC this morning and returned it right away. In a few days Peyton Sawyer would be free of one Lucas Scott connection. There was really only one other one.

Too bad she needed her heart to live.

She was taking posters off of the wall when she heard to sound of footsteps and what she knew was a female's voice. As it got closer she knew it was a female editor's voice.

"Peyton", Lindsey said to get her attention. The blonde shut her eyes and held her breath.

"Hey guys", she said with a smile as she faced them, "what's up?"

"You're leaving?" Lucas asked before he could stop himself. Peyton took in a deep breath and nodded slowly. They were supposed to be friends in public, she kept reminding herself.

"Yes, I was gonna tell you after I—"

"Had already moved out?" he finished somewhat bitterly. Both women focused their eyes on him.

"No, after I knew everything was set", she supplied her true answer and glared at him.

Lindsey stared between the two former lovers and frowned. There seemed to be a lot more then friendly concern or business propositions between them. She cleared her throat and looked back at Peyton.

"I didn't see you leave the other night", she said as she sat down.

"Yeah, I didn't wanna bother you; you had a lot of people around you" Lie. "It was fun though, I had a good time", she said while staring solely at Lindsey.

"I'm glad. You know, everyone loved Chris", Peyton tensed at his name and Lucas raised a brow. "I was sure half the girls in there were going to throw themselves at him", she laughed and Peyton laughed politely while nodding her head.

"Wouldn't be anything new. Chris always did attract the loose ones", Lucas mumbled. Lindsey extended her hand and slapped Lucas's arm. He looked down at her and she made a face pertaining to his comment.

"So, umm, is there a reason why you're here?" Peyton asked gently.

"Oh! Yes, umm, since you're like Tree Hills resident D.J. I was hoping you could get a band for the wedding", she asked meekly.

Peyton's eyes grew and she swallowed hard. "Su – sure – anyone in particular?" she asked.

"I don't really care and you know all of Luke's favorites", both blondes nodded at this comment. "I trust you."

And with those three words Peyton Sawyer felt like the worlds worst person. Lindsey did trust her. She didn't expect her to still be pining over Lucas. Her fiancé. Her soon to be husband. She felt her eyes burn and blinked rapidly to make it stop.

Lucas Scott was marrying Lindsey Strauss.

"P. Sawyer, guess who has a date with the hot bartender!" Brooke cheered as she walked into the office. She stopped short and smiled politely. "Hi", she said awkwardly.

"Hey", Lindsey said with a smile. Lucas waved. All four of them looked at each other as an incredibly uncomfortable silence filled the room.

"So, we're going to go", Lucas finally said as he reached for Lindsey's hand. "Can you try to get someone as soon as possible", he directed to Peyton, "Only a few months to go", he smiled. Peyton nodded and hoped he was reading all her angry thoughts.

The engaged couple walked out of the room and Peyton let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.

"You okay?" Brooke asked softly. Peyton masked her feelings with a smile and nodded her head.

"Yeah, now tell me about how you got this date."

Brooke sighed, but obliged none the less.

-x-

"I told you to find her not sleep with her!"

After storming out of Peyton's house Chris aimlessly walked around Tree Hill before landing on the Scott's doorstep. He didn't know why he came here; it either ended in a verbal assault or endless teasing.

Currently it was a verbal assault.

"It just happened", he said the best he could. Nathan scowled and took a step closer to the musician.

"Did you take advantage of her because God h—"

"No! I wouldn't do that. I'm not that guy anymore and I would never do that to her", he finished softly. Nathan unclenched his fists and relaxed his jaw.

"Sorry, I forgot."

"Forgot what?"

"That you like her", he said with a smirk.

There was that teasing.

Before he could protest Haley bounded into the kitchen. She placed her stuff on the island and rolled up her sleeves.

"Where's Jamie?" she asked frantically.

"With Carrie, they went to the park", Nathan said slowly as he watched her actions.

"I have news", she said with a serious face. A moment passed and Nathan raised a brow.

"Are you going to tell us?"

"Lucas loves Peyton", she nearly screamed.

The men looked back and forth between each other and Haley.

"That's not exactly news", Chris said.

"Yeah", Nathan agreed. "If you wanna hear news you should ask Chris what he did last night", Nathan said with hard eyes.

"Nothing happened", Chris said with finality.

"Oh don't be shy", Nathan teased.

"Dude", Chris scolded as he flicked Nathan's head.

"Dude", Nathan mimicked and returned the gesture.

"He never meant to propose to Lindsey!"

At this, all talking ceased and they both simply stared at Haley. Chris swallowed hard and cleared his throat.

"What are you talking about?"

"I went to see him after class today and we starting talking about Peyton because I talked to Brooke and she told me about the ring thing and that Peyton went over there and I was gonna yell at him for making her so upset that she disappeared without so much as a call to any of us—"

"Hales, you're rambling", Nathan said with a gentle smile. She blushed and apologized before continuing.

"Anyway, after he told me he still loved Peyton without exactly saying it, he basically said that he set himself up for a life without her. Then I asked why he proposed in the first place and that's when he told me."

She took a minute to take a breath and Nathan and Chris sat on the edge of their seats.

"Well . . ."

"Oh right, well he came home from TRIC that night and her bags were packed. She was going to leave because she was sure he loved Peyton. He denied it and then she showed him the ring. She assumed it was hers and that he wasn't ever going to give it to her. They exchanged some words and poof! He proposed."

"Poof?"

"Poof."

"What does this mean?" Chris asked with a frantic voice.

"Nothing, he said he was going to do it eventually, just never with Peyton's ring."

"Wow", Nathan said in true shock. Haley nodded and placed her hands on her hips.

"What are we gonna do?"

"Nothing", Nathan said adamantly.

"We can't do nothing", she argued.

"He's right", Chris said, "whatever happens from here needs to be done by them, not other people", Haley furrowed her brows at his tone. She glanced at Nathan and he sent her a look that let her know he'd tell her later.

"Do you think that you and Peyton can switch roles in the whole record thing?" the sandy haired man asked as casually as he could.

"Umm, I guess . . ."

"Great, listen I have to—"

"Why?" she asked with a raised brow. Chris shrugged.

"Musical differences, I have to run, I'll see you later."

"What the hell was that all about?" Haley asked with a laugh.

"They slept together."

-x-

"So, Bartender Boy tonight was fun", Brooke said with a small smile. Owen nodded and reached for her hand.

"It was pretty good", he agreed. Brooke kinked a brow.

"Pretty good?"

Owen nodded. "Our next date will be pretty great", he teased. Brooke smiled.

"What makes you think I'm gonna say yes?" she teased back as she interlocked their fingers.

"Because I've got you all figured out, Brooke Davis."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that", she said with a coy smile.

"Well then, I'm gonna need another night to figure it out", he said simply.

"Smooth", Brooke said with a smile that showed off her famous dimples. Owen shrugged and Brooke nodded. "I'd love to."

The dark haired man smiled. "I'll give you a call when I figure out where we're going."

He leaned down and brushed his lips against her cheek. "Goodnight Brooke Davis."

Brooke shivered as his lips grazed her ear. "Goodnight Owen", she breathed out.

She watched him walk to the car and sent a small wave as he pulled away. Brooke closed the door behind her and leaned against it. Owen was the perfect gentleman. Maybe she had finally found her one. She sighed contently and focused her eyes in front of her. She frowned immediately.

Her best friend was curled up on the couch with a book clutched in her hand. The crackling from the fireplace was the only noise heard.

"Peyton, you are not doing this to yourself", Brooke said sadly as she walked into the house.

"In that moment my triumph was not a State Championship, but a moment of clarity", she whispered as she brushed her fingers across the cover.

Brooke frowned and sat next to her friend. "I read it hunnie, I know how it ends", she whispered as she wiped a tear from Peyton's cheek.

The blonde nodded and clamped her eyes shut. "Its Karen's ring", she whispered as tears made their way down her cheeks.

Brooke nodded and pulled Peyton in for a hug. "I was hoping you didn't realize that", she whispered.

"God, Brooke, he's getting married", Peyton said in complete defeat.

"I know", Brooke whispered as her lip quivered at her friend's devastation. Peyton had finally come to the realization that he was moving on, and that was never an easy thought.

"I told him I was letting him go, I told him I loved him and that if he wanted to me let go I would. He's still getting married! He doesn't love me anymore and I'm a fool for ever thinking he could, it's been three years", the tears and sobs poured out of her mouth.

Brooke tried to swallow the own lump she felt in her throat. "Sweetie, we both know that Lucas tends to jump into the wrong relationship, especially when he can't admit the truth about who he loves."

"No, it's different than last time", she said dejectedly. Brooke saw her friend's pain and nodded her head.

"Okay", she agreed softly as she smoothed Peyton's hair.

"What do I do now, Brooke?" Peyton pleaded for an answer. She glanced at the fireplace and grabbed Peyton's hand.

"Come here", she pulled her up and they stood in front of the fireplace.

"First you're finally gonna let it go", she handed Peyton the book and with one last glance the blonde tossed it into the fire. Brooke wrapped an arm around Peyton's waist and blindly guided them to the couch.

"And now we are going to sit here, and you are going to let yourself cry on my shoulder for as long as you need to", Brooke cradled Peyton's head and tried to hold back her own tears as Peyton's sobs filled the quiet house.

Cause I've seen your act

And I know all the facts

I'm still in love with who I wish you were

It ain't hard to see

Who you are underneath

I'm still in love with who I wish you were

And I wish you were here

Next chapter will take place a few weeks later. Let me know what you think!