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Lucas and Haley were lying in her bed, their clothes all over the floor. Haley slept while Lucas watched. She looked so peaceful, so calm. He was afraid to move because he didn't want to wake her. Unfortunately his efforts back fired and he heard groggily groan.

"Hey pretty girl", he said moving a stray hair away from her face, "was it worth it?"

Haley looked in his sky blue and smiled. "Lucas I'd give up anything for you", she said right before pulling him into a sweet kiss.

"Hey Haley you're door was unlocked so I thought I---", Peyton started as she walked into the room. She was obviously startled at the scene in front of her. "Oh woe um Haley I'll call you later", Peyton said almost bolting out of the room.

Haley looked at Lucas and he did the same. They both started cracking up laughing. "Luke I got to get ready for work. Will you drive me?" she asked sweetly.

Lucas nodded as Haley got up with the covers around her and gathered her clothes of the ground. When she was out of sight Lucas got up and started putting his clothes on. Haley reappeared as soon as Lucas had just put his last article of clothing on.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Yeah, let's go", Haley said. The two walked out the door hand in hand.

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Peyton walked home after the disturbing scene she had just witnessed. She was happy for Haley. She wanted Haley and Lucas to be happy even if she wasn't. Her feet started hurting so she decided to sit on a nearby bench. She pulled out her iPod and popped the earphones in her ear. She was listening to Teardrops on my Guitar by Taylor Swift. It was the only country song she liked.

Drew looks at me I fake a smile so he won't see.

That I want and I'm needing everything that we should be

I'll bet she's beautiful that girl he talks about

She's got everything that I have to live without

Why did every damn song have a meaning? That's what Peyton was asking herself. Why couldn't she just listen to a song and not think about Nathan.

Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's so damn funny
That I can't even see anyone when he's with me
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

Just as the last part of the first verse spilled into Peyton's ear someone tapped her on the shoulder.

"Hey P. Sawyer", Brooke chimed happily.

Peyton turned her iPod off and put it back in its place in her pocket. She noticed the expression on Brooke's face. She was happy too. Was everyone happy but her?

"What's up Brooke?" Peyton asked her best friend with no enthusiasm in her voice.

Brooke sat down next to Peyton on the bench. "Me and Jake are dating…officially", Brooke squealed happily.

Peyton nodded. "That's so great Brooke", she said giving her a weak hug.

Brooke knew something was wrong. Peyton was usually happy for her best friend. She also noticed how red and puffy Peyton's eyes were. She had been crying. "P. Sawyer what's wrong?" Brooke asked concerned about her friend.

Peyton looked at Brooke and then shook her head. "Nothing", Peyton said softly.

Brooke gave her a look. "Peyton just tell me. I'm here for you", Brooke said helpfully.

Peyton took a deep breath. "Well I found Nathan drunk last night so he crashed on my couch and this morning we were talking. Then all of a sudden he's trying to kiss me. The sad part is I'm falling for him Brooke. I'm falling for him again." Peyton broke down into Brooke's arms.

Brooke hugged her best friend tightly. Nathan always had this effect on Peyton. Every time they broke up or had a fight (which was quite often) Peyton was like this. Brooke knew she had to be there for her. She had to set aside her own happiness to help Peyton find hers. And she was more then willing to help.

Little did they know someone saw the whole scene. Someone who is close to Nathan.

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Nathan was outside practicing his lay-ups. He needed something to keep his mind off of Peyton. He decided to take a break and get a drink of water. Just as he sat down Tim Smith came running up.

"Nathan! Nathan! Nath---", he was screaming as he tripped over his own two feet. He got back up and ran over to where Nathan was sitting.

"What do you want Tim?" Nathan asked a little peeved.

"Yo Nate I got some mad words for you dawg", Tim said trying to act cool.

Nathan rolled his eyes. "Tim just say you have something to tell me", Nathan said plainly.

Tim seemed embarrassed. "Right, well Peyton and Brooke were talking and well my fantasy with Brooke was crushed because she's officially dating Jake but anyway Peyton was telling Brooke how she is still into you", Tim blurted out.

Nathan's eyes widened. Peyton still liked him? This brought two feelings into his body excitement and confusion. Excitement because he just realized he wasn't totally over Peyton. Confusion because Peyton had kicked him out of her house in a mad rage.

"Tim you must've heard wrong", Nathan stated getting back up to practice his free throws.

"Whatever Nate. Don't believe The Tim", Tim said walking away.

Nathan couldn't focus on practicing anymore. He went inside and up to his bedroom. He took out his cell phone and clicked Peyton in his contacts. The phone rang three times before someone picked up.

"Hello P. Sawyer's phone Brooke speaking", Brooke answered bubbly on the other end.

"Brooke it's Nathan. I need to talk to Peyton", he said sternly.

"Um she's kind of sleeping. She cried herself to sleep over you Nate", Brooke said softly.

Nathan sighed. "Can you tell her to call me?" Nathan asked her desperately.

"Sure Nate. Anything for a friend", Brooke said helpfully.

"So I heard about you and Jake. Congratulations Brooke", he said nicely.

Brooke thanked Nathan before hanging up. Nathan lay down on his bed trying to erase the thought of Peyton crying herself to sleep. Just lying there made him all asleep.

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"So boyfriend you should know what's coming up since well we've been best friends forever", Haley said wiping down that counters and Lucas' moms café.

"Yes I know your birthday is coming up Hales", he said rolling his eyes.

"So whatcha' gonna get me?" she asked leaning over the counter so her face was right by Lucas'.

"Oh so just because I'm your boyfriend now I'm obligated to by you a present?" he asked sounding shocked.

"Yup", Haley said happily and gave Lucas a quick peck.

"Well then tomorrow meet me at the river court for your big birthday surprise", Lucas said with a mysterious smile on his face.

"Luke the river court isn't very romantic", Haley said going back to cleaning up counters.

"Just you wait and see", Lucas muttered under his breath

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