A/N: Chapter 12 is kind of short, but I kind of needed to end it where I did. The next chapter will definitely be longer. As for when it will be up, only time will tell. I have some more one shots I want to write first, so it might be a few days. But hopefully not. I'll try and update soon.
Disclaimer: I own One Tree Hill, only in my dreams. And trust me, my dreams are definitely Brucas free. :D
"Good morning Sleeping Beauty."
Peyton blinked a few times, and looked at the face of the person who was standing above her.
"Lucas?" She yawned.
"The one and only." Lucas smiled, "Come on, I made you breakfast."
Peyton slowly sat up, running her hand through her messy curls.
"You made me breakfast?" Peyton asked.
"Yeah, I made you breakfast. It's the least I could do."
"Lucas, I'm letting you sleep on my couch. You don't have to do all this stuff."
"But I want to." Lucas said, taking her hand, "Now, come on. We're going to eat this breakfast, before it gets all cold."
Together they walked down the stairs, Lucas never letting go of her hand, but Peyton didn't mind. They walked into the kitchen and Peyton couldn't believe her eyes.
"Oh, Lucas..."
"You like?" He grinned.
"Like? I love it! Thank you, thank you so much."
xxx
"Haley." Nathan muttered.
"Well hello to you too, Sunshine." Haley laughed, a bright grin on her face, "I take it you don't do mornings."
"Meh." Nathan replied, too tired to form any real word.
"Well, get excited, because we're starting with Algebra."
Nathan moaned. Haley knew how much he hated Algebra. And first thing in the morning? He had a feeling he was going to hate these tutor sessions. He looked over at Haley, her face shining in the morning light, and he decided maybe they wouldn't be that bad.
"Okay, so. If 2x + y equals 4..."
But after that, Nathan stopped listening. It went in one ear, and out the other. He just couldn't do this. There was no way.
xxx
Peyton barely recognized her kitchen. There were flowers everywhere, and all the good food. Her dad could barely make scrambled eggs. But there were omelettes, pancakes, toast, orange juice. It all looked so good, Peyton didn't know where to begin.
She sat down in her chair and Lucas sat across from her.
Peyton helped herself to a pancake, and literally drowned it in maple syrup, causing Lucas to laugh.
"What?" Peyton asked, looking up, "What's so funny?"
"You." Lucas laughed.
Peyton simply stuck out her tongue and continued to pour syrup onto her already drenched pancake.
"So." She said as she set down the bottle of syrup and began to lick the syrup off her sticky fingers, "Why'd you really do this for me? Because there's got to be a reason."
Lucas simply shrugged, avoiding the question.
"Oh, no. You're answering my question." Peyton said as she took a bite of her pancake, "Mmm, these are good."
"Thanks," Lucas smiled, "And no, I'm not."
"And why not?"
"Because." Lucas said.
"Because why?"
"Because, maybe you don't want to hear the answer."
"I think I've made it pretty clear that I want the answer."
"But you don't know what the answer is."
"So?" Peyton questioned, "Just tell me. I want to know."
"You really want to know?"
"I really want to know." Peyton insisted.
xxx
"Come on, Nathan. Can you please try and pay attention?" She pleaded.
"Haley, it's too early." Nathan said, rubbing his eyes.
Haley sighed, handing him her coffee.
Nathan immediately grabbed it, taking a sip.
"Much better," He smiled.
Nathan set the coffee down, digging through his pocket. He found what he was looking for. Cracker Jack.
"Nathan, now is not a time for food. Come on, concentrate."
But he opened the package, retrieving a small plastic bracelet. Grabbing Haley's hand, he slipped the bracelet on. Haley sighed, but Nathan ignored her.
"Don't say I never gave you anything." He smiled.
"Thank you, Nate."
"You're welcome, Hales. Now, let's get to work, right?"
"Right," Haley smiled, glad he was finally ready to pay attention.
"So, if 2x + y is 4, then what is y?" Haley continued.
And this time Nathan listened, and answered the question.
"You know, you might actually be able to do this..." Haley laughed.
"Really?" Nathan asked excitedly.
"Really." Haley nodded.
xxx
"Okay. Well, the reason I'm doing all this...is because..." Lucas began.
"Oh come on Scott, just say it already. I don't have all day." Peyton smiled.
"Pushy, aren't we?" Lucas raised his eyebrows.
"And proud of it." She laughed.
"I did this for you, because..." Lucas tried again.
Peyton opened her mouth to speak again, but Lucas cut her off again.
"You know, it's not exactly easy for a guy to tell a girl how he feels to begin with, but you aren't making it any easier." Lucas said angrily.
Well that sure shut Peyton right up.
See what I mean now? Haha, cliffhanger much? Anyways, leave a review. Scream at me about how mean I am. It makes me laugh. Oh, and while you're there, tell me about how much you love the story. 'Cause that makes me happy too!