Authors Note: To be completely honest this chapter wasn't completed. But I was really settled with it & want to really take my time with the next chapter. It also occurred to me that the anniversary of One Tree Hill is 23 Sept. 10 years ago my life changed. And I couldn't think of a better way than to post a new chapter of my story. I miss OTH more than anything in the world & hope you all can appreciate my writing! Thank you. I love you all.
Chapter Thirteen:
"One day is too far away. You'll be okay now. You're gonna pick up all the shattered pieces now, no matter how far they have been thrown. You will become everything you wanted to be and not a single word will build a barrier. You're strong enough to be unstoppable, wonderful enough to be loved by the right people. You're going to make it, it all starts now".
Lucas POV
When six thirty Monday morning hits I cringe at the sound of my alarm clock. I hate Mondays. But at least it's the last week of school. Next week is the winter vacation and to start it off it's our second home game Friday night. Plus Hawaii is coming up in six days, that's really something to look forward too.
I take a quick shower and change into jeans with my Ravens basketball polo. I'm just the basketball coach so I don't need to dress up that much. I go to my dresser to put on my watch and necklace. It's a gold chain with a cross on it. I hold the cross in my hand and pray silently to myself the same prayer I wish for every morning. Give me the strength to not be afraid of what comes next.
Walking downstairs I head to Megan's room to wake her up. Instead I find her bed's empty and made. I make my way to the kitchen and frown at the sight I see.
Megan is hunched over holding her hand to her chest. She's breathing heavily and is clenching her medicine bottle in the other hand.
"Meg", I panic racing to her side.
"I'm okay", she yells through clenched teeth. It's not a good sign that she's having chest pains. It shows that the medicine isn't responding which means her heart isn't either.
"What can I do baby", I basically plead as I place my hand on her shoulder.
"It's going away now. I'm fine. Just pushed myself harder then I should", Megan answers looking up shyly. This is the part where she waits for me to yell at her. Looks innocently in my eyes waiting for me to snap and tell her to stop running or to stop playing basketball and in her head that means to her to stop being her real self. But I can't. I don't have the heart too. I know what it means to her to run with Jamie in the morning, the same run she's been doing since we allowed them to walk the streets alone. It would kill Megan to not be able to actually play basketball even though she swears she loves cheerleading. And I'm pretty sure she shouldn't even be doing that either.
"You wouldn't lie to me right Meg", I whisper after she is seated at the kitchen table. She looks at me with her eyes wide but shakes her head no. "So you'd tell me if the pain was getting worse, correct"?
She looks away from my intense stare picking her hands that seem like they hold all the answers for her.
"Meg, is it", I barely mumble reaching to soothe my daughter in any possible way I can. At the touch of my hand that I place on her shoulder, she turns her face up to finally look at me.
"It's not getting worse Dad".
Megan and I are extremely close. In a world where things often don't make sense, in a family where things are often hard and confusing since it's been just the two of us, she gets me. And it's more than the fact she understands the feeling of holding that basketball between my hands and going to the River Court when I need inspiration. Megan has that selflessness and compassion that touches anybody she meets. She's easy to talk to and just as easy to listen to, and though I never thought she told me everything I have never felt like she was keeping how she really felt from me before either. And that's what scares me the most because I want more than anything to believe her right now, but I know my Meg, and I know when she's lying.
This is when I know that this situation has gotten out of control. She's lying about her condition now. How am I ever going to help her health when she's covering up how she feels?
The truth is I'm not. I feel like I'm watching myself 16 years ago and now it's my daughter. And the person who truly helped me seek medicine was Brooke. I did it for her and for our family. Maybe now she can help Megan like she helped me all those years ago.
Instead of fighting about it I lean down kissing the top of her forehead. "Okay baby".
I walk to the coffee pot and pour a glass for myself. "How did your date with Lindsey go"? I turn around smirking since she gets her nosiness from her mother.
"It went well. She's on her way to New York soon because she needs to figure out a new story idea for me".
"She didn't like your last one", Megan questions raising a single eyebrow.
"She did. I just didn't", I shrug not letting any emotion show.
Megan gazes at me funny but shakes her head. Like I said she gets me, she knows when I don't want to talk about my writing.
"How did your talk with Mom go", I ask to switch topics.
"She's coming home", Megan answers in a huff.
"How do you feel about it"?
Her shoulders slump forward as she seems to be in deep thought of what to say next. It's then when I look at her that I know for certain she's my daughter. Her pensive look makes me know she's "brooding".
"I'm afraid of getting let down again. But I'm more afraid of the time that I'll miss out on if I shut her out".
I frown at the last part. I don't know how to take that one.
She shouldn't be scared of running out of time. Megan has the rest of her life to look forward too. The heart condition is her metaphor of the weight of the world holding her down. I only pray that one day she can have the strength to push it off.
"But most importantly, I'm really happy Dad. I get the best of both worlds. I'll have you both".
And her brooding look is replaced with one of her award winning smile. I swear there's a glimpse of a tear but she'll never ever admit that. That's when I know she's Brooke's.
"You do Meg, and what's even better is that she's moving in here for a little while too". The face I just saw changes drastically into her jaw dropping.
I laugh out loud at her face confused.
"What do you mean she's moving in", Megan shouts making me take a step back.
"She didn't tell you? She's moving into the guest bedroom on Wednesday", I mutter like it was nothing.
Megan shakes her head laughing. "Please don't tell me you asked her to stay here".
When I don't reply I know she's figured it out. "You just can't say no". I shake my head chuckling and stride towards the coat rack.
"Whatever Kid, I'll see you at practice". I grab my jacket and walk to Megan giving a kiss on the top of her head. "Love you", I mumble as I reach for my car keys and step to the door.
"Love you too", she calls back which makes me have a bright smile on my face. Something I'll be wearing all day.
Megan POV
After Dad left I started my daily routine during the school week. I make myself cereal and have two cups of coffee. I take a quick shower while afterwards have enough time to do my hair plus makeup. There's one thing I got from my mom and that's always looking my best, even if it is just the halls of Tree Hill High.
As I'm finishing my makeup Jamie calls saying that Amanda and him are on their way. The couple is driving to school together now, that's a start. Grabbing my keys and book bag I lock the front door behind me just as they pull up. It's the Range Rover again. Jamie's so lucky.
"What's up Meg", Jamie cheers after I hop in the back seat. He's been in this chipper mood since our run this morning. But that's usual gleeful Jamie except now he's dating Amanda. She makes him smile a little bit more than usual.
"Not much, did you hear about my Mom", I answer since I know she must have told Aunt Haley by now.
"Was the main topic at breakfast, my Mom is so happy", He says with a smile to show how pleased he is too. Jamie has loved my Mom since he was born. He was the first Scott grandchild and nephew and of course I never ever get to live it down. He may be the first but I'm the favorite, and everybody knows it.
We used to spend every day together at my house growing up. Mom was the babysitter when Aunt Haley was teaching or Uncle Nathan was away at basketball games. He's always adored my Mother, just like I have with Aunt Haley.
"Yeah but get this she's moving back in with my Dad and me".
"You're kidding right", Amanda adds as Jamie laughs along.
"Typical Uncle Luke move, he couldn't say no could he".
"That's what I said", I yell which makes us all chuckle.
I look forward to see that Jamie is holding Amanda's hand. I smile instantly and lean up in Amanda's ear since I'm sitting behind her.
"So is this official now"?
She turns her head showing off her bright smile, nodding. I want to squeal to show off my excitement. I lean back in my seat and see Jamie eyeing me in the review mirror. Shooting him a wink he grins and focuses back on the road. It's our special bond we have, knowing what each other are thinking with just a look. He's my best friend in the world.
But Amanda is my other one. We've cheered together since we were little girls and had play dates all the time. I couldn't count the amount of times she's spent the night over my house. Amanda's basically like family and now that she's officially with Jamie it just means I'll be around her even more. She was the one who found me the night Mom left. I'll always love her for that moment.
Flashback
I haven't moved from the place on the beach for about two hours. I didn't want anyone to find me right now. Especially Daddy. I don't think he even knows I'm gone. Mom left today and it was really hard. Seeing her crying her eyes out killed me. She's coming back in two weeks but it still doesn't matter. Mom and Dad are divorced and her things are moved out of the house. It's so hard to be there without her.
She's not in the kitchen singing along to the radio while she's making dinner. She's not lounging on the couch asking me to just come lay with her for five minutes. She's not talking to Aunt Haley on the back porch which they usually do in the afternoons. And she's definitely not blushing like an idiot when I accidently walk in on Dad and her making out. Mom's in New York now, starting a whole different life, without me.
Then just like that the tears come down my face nonstop. I don't know what to do.
"Is this seat taken", I hear a small voice whisper. Turning to the sound I am shocked to see its Amanda. She sits down anyway since I haven't said a word.
"Jamie's looking for you". That should be what makes me get up and leave. If he doesn't find me soon he'll tell Aunt Haley who will know where to find me. But I choose to stay silent and ignore it.
"I'm not sure what to say to make you stop crying. But I'm always going to be here for you because you are my best friend. So if you want to sit here and cry, we'll cry together. But then were going to get up and walk home. It's not the end of the world even if it feels like it is".
Amanda would know. Her parents have been divorced since she's was five and she never sees her Dad. I just never thought that my parents would end up this way.
It makes me cry even harder.
She puts her arm over my shivering body and hugs me close to her. Her soothing words and the sound of the waves crashing down seem to calm me down. It's when I stop crying that Amanda picks me up and we start walking hand in hand back to my house.
When we get there Jamie's waiting on the front porch steps sitting. "You found her", he gasps as we walk up the path way.
"Hey Buddy", I say when Jamie stands up. He pulls me into a bone crushing hug then, sighing in relief.
"Thanks for finding her", Jamie whispers which is towards Amanda. He doesn't let me go as he starts walking up the steps. I turn away from him to look at Amanda who is smiling at us. Stepping away from Jamie I throw my arms around her one lasts time.
"I love you", I whisper in her ear and smile when she replies the same line. It was the little moments like that that I knew Amanda was my forever lifetime friend. She knew just when I needed someone. And her words were just what I needed. Because it's not the end, it can't be.
End of Flashback
Amanda's basically like family and now that she's officially with Jamie it just means I'll be around her even more.
When the three of us walk into school together I laugh at all the people that are staring at Jamie and Amanda. They're holding hands and this is something the entire school will know about by lunch. Every girl will hate Amanda for being Jamie's girlfriend and every guy will envy him for dating her.
"I'll meet you in English", Jamie says when I stop at my locker. He's walking Amanda to her first period, how cute. Acknowledging him I nod and start putting my books away. Taking out my English textbook I back away and practically slam into someone else.
"Hey watch it", I yell and when I look up I want to melt straight into the ground. This has got to be a dream.
"We've got to stop doing this", Ryder Lynn laughs as he reaches down to pick up the book I dropped.
"Now you just seem like a stalker", I smirk reaching for the textbook. He puts it out of my reach only teasing me.
"So I didn't mention that I was going to start school today. You obviously would have known but you didn't text me back yesterday", He replies which makes me blush.
"Yeah sorry my Mom made a surprising announcement last night. I'm not sure I've even looked at it". It was the truth. I bring it out of my pocket and click the lock screen that shows the unanswered texts I have. One of them is from Ryder that just says "Hey :)". The other is from Aunt Peyton saying she's coming down to pick me up for dinner tonight. It's our usual tradition.
"Well if you would have answered I was going to tell you my parents enrolled me today. And to make it up to me for not replying I'll let you be my tour guide". He has that stupid smirk on his face but now all I want to do it kiss it off. Instantly I roll my eyes and take the schedule out of his hand.
Of course he would have pretty much every class with me. Even Aunt Haley's advanced writing class, this is just great.
"I'll even take you to your first period if you give me my book back", I smile trying to jump to get it from him.
"Only if you go out with me one day this week", He replies reaching down to try and hold my hand. Lacing our fingers together he steps closer to the point where I can smell his cologne.
"Tour guiding has got me booked for most of the week", I shrug which makes him laugh loudly.
"I think you can squeeze in dinner at least, tomorrow night", and when he asks it's almost like a dare. Ryder is staring at me with those pleading dark brown eyes and just like my Dad I don't think I could even dream of saying no.
"Okay", I nod with a huge smile on my face that matches his grin. He hands my book back and I put it under my arm.
"First period is this way".
I'm expecting him to follow behind me but instead I'm surprised he races to walk side by side, slipping his hand into mine. Yeah, that's going to have the entire school talking by lunch now too.
Brooke POV
"What do you mean you're moving back to Tree Hill", Rachel screams for the second time that day. Once on the phone during my way over to Clothes over Bros headquarters, now in my office since were face to face.
"It's time to go home", I shrug. It's the only answer I have when there are too many reasons going back to Tree Hill is a good thing.
One of them is to open up Clothes over Bros boutique, another is to escape NYC, the city that never sleeps and neither do I, and live a basic life in my hometown.
The main reason is for Meg. She's been keeping her HCM a secret. And I'm scared that something is going to go wrong if she doesn't find the right medicine. And what if she doesn't? What will happen to her heart then?
I need to be Mom. I want to be there to take her to her appointments, be at Ravens basketball games every Friday night, take her on shopping trips, and even go to the Café every Saturday morning. Just as long as I'm with my family again, that's when I'll be happy.
And I've hidden my unhappiness for years now. I've forced myself into my company and my relationship with Julian. But somehow I've gotten a reality check. Hearing that Megan's heart is pretty much failing is it.
"What about the company, it needs you", Rachel protests but I shake my head.
"It doesn't need me, just my ideas. It needs someone to run it. And that can be you", I reply which makes her eyes pop out. "I'm promoting you to CEO".
"I don't want to run it without you here", she groans pulling me into a hug. That's something Rachel Gatina never does.
"I'll miss you too", I whisper squeezing her back. She lets go and plops down on the couch in my office. "So why does Megan need you so badly now? Lucas can't deal with her being a crazy teenager? Is she turning out like you or something"?
If only that was the case. I could handle a sixteen year old me now, but I can't handle a heart failure.
"If only", I whisper trying not to cry.
"What is it then Brooke", she laughs urging me to continue.
"Megan has HCM". It's the first time I've said it out loud and I can't even seem to believe it. Neither can Rachel since her face in blank. I sit down next to her looking away from the sincere look on her face.
"And she's not responding to the medicines either. It looks like she's lost fifteen pounds since she visited last".
Rachel doesn't reply but I can tell this struck something in her.
"I can visit anytime you need me too, okay", she finally mutters after a couple minutes of silence.
"What I need is for you to keep doing what you're doing. It's going to be okay", I answer with all of the hope I can have.
"And if it's not", she whispers reaching over to hold my shoulder. "I'll be here. She's still my niece because like it or not you're my sister".
"As you are mine", I smile letting a tear fall for the first time all day. "Now it's time for the hardest conversation I'll have all day".
"With who, Julian"?
"No, worse, my Mother", I cringe. She rolls her eyes at my expression.
"Just tell her to kiss your ass if she has anything to say about it. It's your daughter, you need to go home".
"Yeah I'll say the same thing to my fiancé later too", I mutter. I don't even think he's back from one of his trips yet. He's probably mad at me too. I hadn't answered a phone call from him all weekend. I had a lot of things going on so he'll have to understand.
"When are you leaving the city"?
"Wednesday when I have my bags packed and the company figured out. I'll let you know when I have a place and everything settled. For the time being I'm staying with Lucas and Meg".
Her face turns into a smirk, a look I know when she thinks something is up. "You think moving in with Lucas, you're ex-husband, and playing house is going to be okay"?
I roll my eyes instantly at her comment. Of course she knows about Lucas and I having sex when he visited. She like everyone else I know is on Team Brucas.
"I'm focusing my attention on Megan, not Lucas. That ship has sailed. He's dating Lindsey now and I'm engaged to Julian".
"You keep telling yourself that slut", Rachel winks and walks out of my office.
She's been my savior these last five years and the truth is I'm really going to miss her. Who would have thought that Rachel would be one of the best friends I've ever had? Sixteen years later I still can't believe it, but I'm thankful for it, every single day.
Megan POV
When I'm in my second period I can't even focus on the math work. Sure, it's my least favorite subject and all but it's the whisper of people that I keep overhearing that's making me mad. Its rumors about the new kid of course, Ryder. They all are making up crazy assumptions of him like any townie that's born and raised here like me. But it's different this time, I actually like Ryder. And I mean I think I really like him, and that's never happened before.
I've always been friends with boys hence the reason why Jamie and I are best friends. I've never had a boyfriend or been on a date. Not that I haven't been offered before, I just never liked any of the guys that have asked me.
But with Ryder, there's this feeling I have in my heart. It's quite interesting when you like someone; you start to notice that everything about them seems more attractive when it seems normal to everyone else. Like their smile seems so much brighter. The sound of their voice is more soothing. Their goofy laugh sounds much cuter. Every little thing about them just reels you in. It's like their imperfections don't seem bad at all. It's funny how our view of someone depends on how we feel about them. When it comes to Ryder, I don't think I have found one bad thing I didn't love.
Did I just think love?
This is when I think I'm losing my mind.
I've been around Ryder a total of three times. But every time I close my eyes, I picture his face. That stupid grin he wears when he's joking around and his deep brown eyes. It makes my heart drop every time he stares at me, like I'm some kind of prize. It's everything that I've been looking for when I didn't even know that's what I wanted.
I really wish I had someone to talk about these things with. That's when my cellphone goes off in my pocket and I quickly sneak a glance to see it's my Mom sending me a text to call her when I get a chance.
It's funny how we can be sent signs when we aren't even expecting them.
I get up retrieving a pass to the bathroom and walk quickly there. The girl's bathroom is empty as I lean against one of the sinks calling Mom. She answers after the second ring.
"Aren't you in school young lady"? I can only picture her in my mind smirking right now.
"Like you didn't make phone calls in the bathroom when you went here", I mumble knowing well enough that my Mom wasn't the tamed women she's become. Aunt Haley and Aunt Peyton do tell me stories even though she doesn't know that I know. Plus I am a faithful reader of Dad's books. They're all about her.
"I did, I can't lie. I just was thinking about you and wanted to hear your voice". It's then that I think there's an ulterior motive.
"I'm not mad at you for leaving Mom. I know you had to clear things up". And just like that I can hear a breath of relief through the phone.
"Okay good I just, I just don't want you to shut me out anymore".
"I'm not doing that again. I'm sorry", I whisper and try my hardest to stay strong.
"Thanks Meg". I smile at the sound of her voice and close my eyes. I miss Mom already.
"How's school going", she questions which makes me think of the gossip in the halls.
"Mom, if I tell you something, and I mean this is something nobody knows, can it just be our secret for right now? Can we not tell Dad"? I need to talk about Ryder to somebody. And right now my Dad isn't the person I want to go to with love advice. I need a women's opinion.
"You know you can trust me", she replies sternly and in the tone of her voice I knew she was truthful.
"Okay", I answer back and then start my version of talking about Ryder. The first night we met. Our date at the café. The kiss. And now today in school.
"I don't know Mom I just can't stop thinking about him. And when he kissed me I don't think I've ever felt anything like that before".
"It sounds to me that he likes you too. Just stay calm and be yourself Meg. I know you and you're over thinking it. Don't. Let it be and just see what happens".
"Your right", I laugh putting my hand through my straightened hair.
"I'm usually always right", Mom mumbles which makes me chuckle again.
"Sure you are. I'm going to call you after practice but then I'm hanging with Aunt Peyt. I love you see you Wednesday".
"Oh okay, I love you bye", Mom answers back before I hang up and she sounds almost confused. Sort of in her hurt voice which I don't understand. Don't she and Aunt Peyton still talk?
I guess I could ask Aunt Peyton later. We have a lot to talk about regardless.
When I make it back to my classroom there's only five more minutes left then it's my lunch time. I think it's the first time in my life that I'm actually dreading it. People are going to be asking so many questions including my two best friends who must have heard by now.
And it's going to be so embarrassing since Ryder asked to eat lunch with me. But if he eats lunch with me he eats with Amanda, Jamie, and Kevin who's Jamie's friend. They're on the basketball team together and he's been hanging with Jamie since middle school. He's a nice guy, tall with black skin. I would say were friends since if he's with Jamie I'm probably there tagging along. Kevin also has had a crush on me for years but I just can't see him in that way.
I pay attention for the last couple of minutes and I'm able to get the homework written down before the bell rings. Here goes nothing.
As I walk down the halls to my locker I smile brightly when Ryder is leaning on it. It's then I fully take in his appearance of baggy dark blue jeans, a white American Eagle polo, with a designer wrist watch I can't tell where from. His dark brown eyes meet mine and he's wearing that stupid smirk of his still. I'm thinking it's his special smile that's only reserved for me.
"Hey beautiful", He calls out when I reach him. I melt instantly but hide it rolling my eyes at the compliment.
"Hey stalker", I let out kinking my eyebrows along.
"I think I need a new name soon", Ryder replies as he nonchalantly laces our fingers together again, a habit he's been doing every time he seen me today, which is three now. I look down at our hands holding and he looks down too as if reading my mind. "Sorry if I keep doing this and if it makes you feel uncomfortable. I just feel like if I have you right next to me this day won't be all that bad".
I can't help but feel my heart drop at the revelation. I don't know what it is but I feel the same way. Our hands somehow fit perfectly together, like his hand molds right into mine. I got to stop thinking this way. I'm going crazy.
"It doesn't make me uncomfortable, it's just new to me", I blush and look away from his intense stare.
"What no guy has held your hand in these hallways before"?
Shaking my head no I see in the corner of my eyes that he's looking shocked. "Now that's hard to believe". I don't get a chance to reply as Marissa Jenkins calls out my name. She's the captain of the cheerleading squad and one of the most popular girls in the senior class.
She makes her way down the hallway since I'm waiting in front of the back door that leads to the Quad.
"Hey Marissa", I smile when she hugs me. She's a close friend too.
"Who is this hunk", she whispers in my ear and it makes me smirk.
"This is Ryder, he's new here", I manage to say with such certainty. Marissa is that one girl in school who goes from guy to guy and this guy is off limits. I make a show of grabbing Ryder's hand again which makes her eyes go wide.
"Welcome to Tree Hill. You're in good hands here with Meg", Marissa announces sending a wink my way.
"Thank you and I think I am too", Ryder answers back squeezing the hand that I'm holding.
"Do you think you could run practice for me today Meg? I have a dentist appointment after school and I can't miss it". I've never met somebody who goes to appointments as much as Marissa does.
"Of course I will. Anything you need me to go over"? It's true that after Marissa graduates the cheer squad becomes mine next year. The only time a junior has been captain was my Mother and now it's going to be my turn.
"Not that I can think of. I have to get to History but text me after practice and tell me how it went. Great meeting you Ryder", Marissa cheers as she leaves.
"You didn't tell me you were a cheerleader", Ryder suddenly bursts out laughing after she runs off.
"Why is that so hard to believe", I scoff hitting his chest.
"I thought you played basketball here. Not cheered for the boys. Megan you got to believe me when I say this but someone as good as you shouldn't be on the sidelines".
Smiling sadly at him I shrug my shoulders not wanting to speak. "My mom was a cheerleader and so was my Grandma. It's a thing that I've always thought I had to do. Besides our Girls team sucks here".
Those were all the right reasons why I'm a cheerleader besides the fact of my HCM, something I hope Ryder will never have to know about. I would be lying if I said I never had a dream of playing basketball for Tree Hill. But it's not the same like playing for the boys. Everyone knows that.
Instead he meets me in an intense gaze as if he's trying to read my thoughts. I smile at him brightly, the smile I use with my family to let them know I'm okay, and drag him through the Quad.
"Come on let's go meet my friends".
We make our wake through the crowds of people to the table where I always sit at. Everyone's there already of course which makes this situation ten times worse. Jamie and Amanda are sitting together on one side of the bench with Kevin on the other side of Jamie. The empty bench where I usually sit with Amanda is now cleared for Ryder and I, funny how things work.
"Hello everyone", I cheer sitting down dragging Ryder along with me. "This is my new friend Ryder Lynn". My friends stare at Ryder dumbstruck until Jamie speaks up.
"Hey what's up man", my cousin says reaching over to bump fists with him.
"Hey nice to meet you, you play basketball for the school right"?
"Yeah so does my friend here Kevin". Kevin looks up from his books and bumps fists with Ryder as well.
"Hi I'm Amanda, Meg's best friend". I laugh at the title of my best friend and roll my eyes when Ryder shakes her hand.
"You play ball", Jamie questions and sends me a look that only I know that says he's going to have a real talk with me later about this new boy.
"Yeah I was starting point guard for my old high school. I figured I could try out for this year but I didn't know your season already began".
"Want me to give a talk to the coach" Jamie smiles and I send him death glares. Jamie's going to tell Dad that I have a boyfriend or something. I don't like the looks of this. "Or better yet why don't you ask Meg, it's her Dad".
Ryder turns to look at me with a shocked expression on his face. Yeah, I guess I didn't seem to mention that part either to him. "No it's okay I'll figure it out thanks though", Ryder grins and he somehow places his hand on my leg without anyone else noticing. I take a glance at him but he's not even paying attention. At least he's not mad at me.
"Meg did you hear about Jessica and Tyler", Amanda says and it leads me to spend my full attention on the drama of the school. It's not until the bell rings and we all get up that I notice Jamie and Ryder are laughing and getting along. I knew they'd like each other. And that's a plus for if there's a future with Ryder and me. I hope there is. Because with his hand in mine as we walk with my two best friends down the hallways of Tree Hill high, I can't imagine anything being more perfect than this.
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