AN: Hey guys, so sorry for not updating sooner! I've been super busy! But thanks for the fantastic reviews to: jeytonlover, onetreefan, and OTH.daddy'sgurl.06! I absolutely love hearing what you guys have to say, so thank you so much for that!

Chapter 12

"P. Sawyer, tell me you love me!" Brooke exclaimed as she walked through the door of their dorm room. Peyton turned from her position on the bed, where she was sitting next to Haley.

"Now, why would I do that?" she answered.

"Because, I just happened to get us invited to the hottest party of the year! This fraternity is having a massive party to start off Christmas break a little early, and we are gonna be there!" Brooke said, practically jumping up and down with excitement.

"Brooke, it's the beginning of December, and don't you guys still have finals?" Haley asked, standing up.

"Don't worry, Tutor Girl, you can come too. Oh, and bring that Scott boy-toy of yours; I'm sure it'll be dark there." Brooke answered, smiling and raising her eyebrows.

Haley giggled. "Alright," she said, "I'm in, as long as I can borrow something to wear."

"Done." Brooke said with a nod, "Peyton?"

Peyton rolled her eyes, thinking. Maybe this would be the right time to make her and Jake's relationship public. But then again, nothing screams: DRAMA more than a party.

"What the hell! I'm in too, but, Haley?" Peyton said.

"Yeah?"

"You're not wearing any of my clothes this time!" Peyton said, laughing. Remembering the last time she had lent Haley something.

"Hey! That's so not fair, how was I supposed to know Nathan was going to be in a good mood?!" Haley said, blushing.

"Ew! That's so gross!" Peyton yelled, still laughing.

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"Hey man, have you heard about the party?" Stuart asked Jake, who was currently putting all his books in his book bag, getting ready for class.

"What party?" Jake asked, not looking up from his English notes, wondering where he had put his notebook.

"I'll take that as a no." Stuart answered, taking a seat at the kitchen table, "The fraternity down the street is having an early Christmas break party, and I got us invited."

Jake looked up, "Is it just me, or do we have finals?" Jake said, closing his bag and sitting down across from Stuart.

"Listen, what's one night gonna do? Plus, there are a ton of nerds that will be more than willing to baby sit." Stuart said, pushing for Jake to say yes.

"Well, why wouldn't Peyton be able to do it?" Jake asked, confused.

"Come on, do you really think a girl like that isn't already going to the party? Besides, I figure... maybe if I see her there, I'll have a chance to talk to her, you know?" Stuart said, uncertainly.

"Right." Jake said, nodding. Their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door. Jake got up, relieved, and opened the door.

"Hey!" Peyton said, smiling.

"Hi." Jake said, letting out a breath, remembering their earlier conversation, she was all his, there was no way Stuart even had a chance.

"So, listen," Peyton started, "I can sit normally, but I can't Friday night, I promised Brooke I'd go to this party."

"Oh, yeah, uh...I've got to go, I'll talk to you later!" Jake said, as he left. They still hadn't told Stuart about their relationship. They had just decided to go public, and they figured they should just let everyone know at once. Maybe this party was a good idea, after all, Jake thought as he walked to class.

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AN: OK, I know, so absolutely nothing happened in this chapter! I'm so sorry! the next chapter is coming soon, I promise! In the meantime, please leave a review! Thanks you guys, so much for reading!