A Father's Love

Ch. 14- Long Talks and More Trouble

It had been a beautiful day in Tree Hill and was turning into a beautiful night. Peyton had lied to her father yet again in order to spend the day with Lucas. They had enjoyed a picnic in the park, a walk along the beach, and were now enjoying hot chocolate along the river walk. It had been a perfect day for both of them, and they knew it was only going to get better as long as they were together.

Lucas was holding Peyton's hand, "This is nice," he whispered in her ear.

"I totally agree," she whispered back.

"So when are you going to tell your dad about us?" he asked. "I can't wait to meet him."

"You can't," she said quickly without even thinking.

"Why not?" his feelings were kind of hurt. "Are you ashamed of me?"

"No," she shook her head, and they stopped walking. "I'm not ashamed of you. Its just that my dad is really strict."

"I know you've told me that time and time again, but maybe he would really like me," he tried reasoning with her.

"You just don't get it Lucas. My dad would never allow me to see you if he knew about you."

"Well couldn't your mom talk to him," Lucas and Peyton had never talked about her mom. He just assumed that they were divorced or something. Peyton froze at the thought of her mom. She missed her every single day. "Did I say something wrong?"

"No Luke your fine, but my mom's been dead since I was eight," Peyton held back the tears. Thinking about her mom still hurt to that day.

"I am so sorry Peyton," he held her hand tighter to make sure she knew that he was there for her.

"It's okay Luke, you didn't know."

"I bet she would be really proud of you," he said as they sat down on a bench.

"You think so?"

He touched her face gently, "Of course she would. You are amazing. Anyone would be lucky to have you as a daughter."

She smiled because he always knew the right thing to say.

"Is that why your dad is so protective?" he asked, but he already knew the answer.

"Yeah, he says that he does what he does to protect me," Peyton sighed. "I love my dad, and I think he does a pretty good job although Haley would disagree."

"I think your dad does a good job too. And hopefully soon enough I'll get to meet him," he said hoping she would agree.

"One day," she hinted. "So can I ask you a question?"

"You just did," he laughed. She glared at him, "Go ahead."

"How are you and Nathan brothers?" she had heard rumors, but she wasn't completely sure.

"We have the same biological father, but he has never been apart of my life and never will be. My mom got pregnant first, and he chose to go to college where he got another woman pregnant and married her."

"Nathan's mom," Peyton said.

"Yeah, Dan's not really around that much anymore. He is always on business, but in the end I got the better end of the deal because Keith, his brother, is my father. He is the best father a kid could have," Lucas smiled. Peyton could tell that Lucas really loved Keith.

"Hey why don't we go see a movie?" Peyton asked.

"I love that idea."

"But no girl movies," she added.

"Oh no way no girl movies," he smiled.

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Haley and Nathan had also spent the day together. Nathan had decided to surprise Haley with a romantic candlelight dinner for two. He had taken her to his parents old boat house. It was on the beach, and it was very small, but Haley thought it was perfect. "This is amazing Nathan. I can't believe you went through all of this trouble just for me."

"It wasn't any trouble Haley. I would do anything for you," he said as their lips met.

"You are definitely my favorite person right now," she smiled.

"Do you care to dance with me, Miss James?" he put his hand out for her to grab, and then he pulled her into a slow dance.

"This is perfect Nathan. I knew there was a reason I fell in love with you," she laid her head on his shoulder.

They continued to dance, and then Haley noticed the rose petals leading over to the bed, "Oh wow Nathan you did think of everything." She had been wanting to sleep with him for the longest time.

"I wanted everything to be perfect for you tonight Haley because I do love you, and I have never loved anyone else the way that I love you," he smiled as he started kissing her. They were finally going to be together in the most romantic way. Haley was finally going to get her wish.

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Peyton and Lucas had decided not to go to the movies after Peyton's dad called and wanted her to come home early. He wanted to spend a few hours with her. She loved spending time with her dad, but she would rather be with Lucas. Lucas was taking her home when he began to lose control of the vehicle. Something ran out in front of them, and Peyton screamed. Lucas swerved the car, but in doing so he ran into a light pole. He looked over at Peyton to see a big gash in her head, and she was bleeding. He was scared to death that something was wrong with her. She opened her eyes, and he could tell that she was in a lot of pain.

"Don't worry Peyton I'm gonna make sure you get to the hospital," Lucas wasn't going to let anything happen to her.

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Haley and Nathan were kissing. Every kiss got more and more passionate. They were both ready to be with each other in every way possible. She began to unbutton his shirt slowly trying to take in every moment. They wanted everything to be perfect, and it seemed to be going exactly as planned. He pulled her shirt over her head and kissed her neck. He then picked her up and carried her to the bed. He laid her gently across the bed as he positioned himself on top of her. She was ready and so was he, but then they heard both of their phones ringing.

At the same time, "Don't answer it."

They let the phones ring as the continued to kiss, but then they started ringing again. Haley sighed and Nathan got off of her. She got up and answered the phone, "Hello....what...yeah I'm on my way," she hung up.

"What's wrong?"

"Peyton and Lucas were in an accident we have to get to the hospital," Haley told him. His face dropped as they both searched for their clothes and keys.

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At the hospital Lucas was waiting patiently on Peyton. He was so worried about her he couldn't even stay still. The nurse came out of the room, and Lucas stood up. "Is she okay?" he asked.

The nurse smiled, "Your girlfriend is going to be fine. She just needed a few stitches. Are you sure you don't need to be checked out?"

"I'm fine. I just wanted to make sure Peyton was okay," Lucas was relieved.

"She's going to be as good as new when they finish with her," the nurse said as she walked off.

When Lucas turned around he saw an angry looking man standing behind him. It was Larry. He had heard the whole conversation.

"I'm gonna kill you," was all Larry could say as he lunged at Lucas pushing him into the wall. Lucas was terrified. This was not the way he wanted to meet Peyton's father.

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