Chapter 12 - You're worth it

The school bell rang, Art and English were over and it was now lunch time.

"So what did he say?" Brooke asked eagerly as they left the classroom.

"If you're talking about Ryan I haven't talked to him about you yet believe it or not we're actually enjoying our project"

"Okay point taken but when are you going to talk to him?"

"You're really into this one aren't you?"

"Yeah I guess"

"Well I might be able to talk to him later today, if not there's always art class tomorrow"

"Okay thanks"

"Well I'll catch you later B Davis"

"Okay see you at cheer practice" Brooke replied excitedly

"Whooo" Peyton said sarcastically

"That's the spirit" Brooke replied laughing and then turned away

Meanwhile Haley and Lucas were walking down the halls of Tree Hill High.

"So what you up to this lunchtime?" Lucas asked

"I said I'd go and meet Nathan. How about you?"

"I dunno I guess I'll see if I can find Peyt."

"Well I'll see you later" Haley said heading in a different direction

"Bye Hales"

Lucas continued walking down the hall towards his locker when he saw the beautiful blonde standing there. He walked up behind her and put his hands over her eyes "Guess who"

"Very funny" she replied and she turned to face him "So what brings you here? If I didn't know any better I'd say you were stalking me" she said jokingly

"Really well actually I'm here for the same reason you are and that's to put some books in my locker, you see our names are next to each other alphabetically and well our lockers are also arranged alphabetically"

She playfully hit his arm "Okay I get it so you got any plans?" Peyton asked while Lucas put his books into his locker.

"Its lunch at school my plans are kinda limited why did you have something in mind?"

"Follow me and find out" she replied teasingly.

"Hmm sounds tempting"

"Oh you have no idea"

Meanwhile Haley and Nathan were sat outside eating their lunch. "So how are Lucas and Peyton doing I heard his speech yesterday"

"Their both great Lucas has even told me that she is definitely his future wife"

"That's a bit sudden don't you think?"

"Not really he's had a crush on her since like the 7th grade and he's been in love with her for like so long, but don't say anything to Peyton she has no idea about the wife thing and he said he doesn't wanna rush things"

"Its okay Hales my lips are sealed. I'm just glad that they're finally together"

"Really you Nathan Scott are glad your ex girlfriend is dating your brother"

"Yeah I don't feel that way about Peyton anymore I've got you now. And besides I knew how much she was in to him when I was with her and I still care for her a lot so I'm happy for her. Its about time she got someone who would treat her right cause I sure as hell didn't"

"You're a different person now."

"Yeah I know and that's because of you. I can't thank you enough Hales you've made my life so much better." She smiled at what he had just said to her and leaned in, they shared a passionate kiss.

"Sorry to interrupt you guys but can I join you?"

"Sure. Where's Peyton?"

"I dunno we kinda went in different directions after art I just assumed she'd meet me here" Brooke replied sitting down.

"Well Lucas is no where to be seen either so I guess wherever they are, they're together" Nathan said

"So Haley I have something to ask you"

"What do you want?"

"Well we're a cheerleader short Kelly's father got a new job and so they've moved and well I was thinking you could replace her permanently"

"What?! Brooke I may have filled in one time but I'm not a cheerleader."

"Please Haley it'll save me and Peyton having to hold tryouts"

"I dunno"

"Come on Hales you looked hot as a cheerleader and you could cheer me on at the games" Nathan added.

"I'll think about it" she replied

"I'm taking that as a yes" Brooke said standing up "I'll see you later I've got to recruit the rest of the squad I'll see you at practice after school don't be late"

Haley was left with a shocked expression on her face "Well I guess I'm a cheerleader" she said and Nathan smiled.

Meanwhile Lucas and Peyton had left the school grounds. "So much for getting into trouble out of school hours" Luke said

"I know I guess you Scott boys just have this effect on me" she replied "Come on" she added and grabbed his hand running.

"Where are we going?" He asked a little breathless from all the running.

"Swimming"

"What where?"

"I know this place its closed during the day but there's a way in"

"You sure about this?"

"Are you scared?" She asked teasingly

"No but what if someone sees"

"It empty until night believe me I've been here loads of times no one is going to see"

"Okay"

They continued running for a few more minutes until Peyton stopped "We're here" They snuck in through the back, she was right no one was here he thought it was a bit odd he had never come across this place before. While Lucas was lost in thought he hadn't even noticed Peyton removing her clothes (except for her underwear). All of a sudden his thoughts were interrupted from the sound of a splash.

"Come on Luke" Peyton said feeling lonely in the pool. He didn't hesitate, he stripped down to his boxers and jumped in. "That's more like it" Peyton added and swam closer to him. She leaned in and they shared a passionate kiss. Then she splashed some water in his face.

"Oh if that's how you want it I'd swim for your life Sawyer" Luke said and they began a water fight. The water fight had eventually moved them towards the end of the pool. "This isn't fair you've got me cornered" Peyton said not wanting to give in. Lucas put his arms either side of her and leaned in for a kiss their bodies were now touching. "So shall we call it a draw?" Peyton asked

"Since it's you yeah I guess we can"

They were staring into each others eyes, he thought she looked so beautiful with her face and hair dripping wet. It was beginning to get intense they could both feel it yet they couldn't remove their eyes off each other.

"I love you Lucas"

"I love you too Peyton you have no idea how much"

"I think I do cause my feelings for you are so strong. I've never felt like this before."

"Me neither" With that said they shared another kiss but Peyton opened her eyes and noticed the time on the clock.

"Luke if we want to make it back to school we've gotta leave now" She said pointing to the clock. He looked to where she was pointing

"Crap."

He jumped out of the pool and offered his hand to help her out. They dried themselves off with some towels that were kept in the changing rooms. Peyton used the hand dryer to try and dry her hair a little and then she got dressed. "You ready Peyt?"

Luke called and then he saw her. "Yeah lets go"

Once outside he grabbed her hand and they ran all the way back to school. They ran for a solid ten minutes until they reached the school grounds.

"Great we're late" Peyton said noticing that nobody was in the quad.

"We'll just have to try and sneak to are class, if I'm not mistaken we've both got science" Lucas said smiling.

"Oh yeah the teacher is always half a sleep if we can make it down the halls without being seen we should be fine."

So they began walking down the halls of Tree Hill High hand in hand trying to be as quiet as possible. "Just round this corner and we've made it" Luke whispered. They turned the corner to find the principal.

"Well well well what do we have here. Miss Sawyer, Mr Scott if I'm not mistaken lessons started 20 minutes ago."

"Well you see we have an explanation" Peyton said

"Really and what might that be?"

"Well… umm… I… we"

"You can both think of an explanation in detention today after school. Now get to your lesson."

They hurried past the principal "Well so much for making it back we were so close" Luke said

"At least we'll be in detention together" Peyton added trying to look on the bright side "I'm sorry Luke" she added

"For what?"

"Well it was all my idea. I'm the one to blame"

"Don't be silly I wanted to come and I had fun. Its only a detention it was worth it."

"But I don't want your mom to hate me and think that I'm getting you into trouble."

"She won't. The school doesn't really contact parents unless its something major I doubt she'll find out and if she does well I'll make something up."

He took hold of her face in his hands and glanced down at her.

"I love you. You're worth all the trouble and more."

"You're sweet you know that?"

"I have my moments" he replied and they shared another kiss before heading back to class.

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