Chapter 25: First Fight

After a few days with the kids Kelly and Mark were overloaded and needed help. Susan insisted on taking Larry with her because she missed him and wanted the time with him. Plus he was driving Peyton crazy. Peyton happily accepted the offer and Susan and Larry rented a suite in Charlotte until they could find a place in between to call their home. Promises were made that once the kids were settled and so were Susan and Larry they'd have a big party at their house with all their kids and grandkids. Peyton couldn't wait.

It was still pretty early in the morning and Peyton wasn't tired so she was watching the morning news waiting for someone else in the house to get up. Sam would be up soon because it was her last day of school and Jack was coming later on that evening. The group home was bringing him because they had to check out where he'd be staying. Peyton hears the door to she and Brooke's bedroom open and she hears footsteps quietly coming down the hallway. She turns and smiles at Brooke.

Brooke is in a pair of Peyton's shorts and the t-shirt Peyton had went to bed in the night before. They were so happy that Larry moved out they had sex several times… Peyton couldn't remember how many for sure. She knew they started in the kitchen which was a bad idea but luckily Sam didn't come down. Then they went out on the deck and had it twice there then once in the shower and for sure once in their room. She didn't know how Brooke got her shirt since she lost it in the kitchen but she smiles all the same when she sees Brooke wearing it.

Brooke walks over and sits down curling up into Peyton and wrapping her arm around her.

Brooke: I don't like waking up alone…

Brooke pouts and Peyton laughs. She leans over and kisses Brooke gently.

Brooke: What's on your mind that has you up so early?

Peyton: I just couldn't sleep

Brooke: You should have woke me we could have gone for a jog or something before the kids got up

Peyton: I haven't ran since I moved back here

Brooke: (Grabbing her stomach) I know!
Peyton: Are you saying I'm gaining weight?
Brooke: Hell no baby you're still a skinny bitch!

Peyton starts laughing and leans over and kisses Brooke. There is a knock at the door. Peyton pulls away and looks at Brooke

Brooke: Don't look at me! I'm not expecting anyone

Peyton: Me either

Brooke gets up and answers the door. There is a young man standing in the doorway. He's a letter carrier.

Man: I'm looking for Brooke Davis

Brooke: (eyeing him up and down) That's me what's this about?

Man: I don't read them I just deliver them. (holding out a clipboard) Please sign here (pointing to the line)

Brooke signs the paper and takes the envelope. She returns to her seat next to Peyton and looks at the envelope.

Brooke: It's from Clothes over Bros

Peyton: That's weird since you're the owner

Brooke: I know!
Peyton: Open it

Brooke opens it and read the letter. Rage fills her face!

Brooke: Damn it! Son of a bitch! I can't believe Bitchtoria! She's done it again!

Brooke is now pacing back and forth. Peyton gets up and walks over to her

Peyton: Baby, what's the matter?

Brooke: My bitch of a mother had the COB board summons me to be at our New York office Monday morning for an emergency board meeting and if I'm not there my mother gets to make all the decisions!

Peyton: Then go to New York

Brooke: But it could be a few days I have no idea what they want

Peyton: We'll be fine

Brooke: Peyton I'm not leaving!

Peyton: It's your company yes you are!
Brooke: Then you're coming with me!
Peyton: (smiling at her) All you have to do is ask!
Brooke: Will you and the kids come with me?

Peyton: Sure if you don't mind Jack tagging along
Brooke: We'll leave Sunday night. Damn her!

Peyton: (kissing Brooke's temple softly) Everything will be fine baby. We'll figure it out together…
Brooke: Thanks. I couldn't do it without you!

Peyton: You don't have too!

Sam comes bouncing down the stairs carrying Emma.

Sam: Morning you two!

Peyton: Morning Sam. I didn't even hear her crying

Sam: She wasn't. I just poked my head in and she was starting to wake up so I just grabbed her.

Brooke: What do you guys want for breakfast?
Sam: The diner!

Peyton: Great idea! Everyone get dressed and we'll head to the dinner for breakfast then we'll take you to school Sam

Sam: Cool thanks!

Sam hands Peyton Emma and starts to head up the stairs.

Brooke: (calling to her) Oh Sam

Sam: (Turning to look at her) What's up?
Brooke: I have to go to New York this on Sunday

Sam: (looking sad) Oh, is Peyton going too?
Brooke: Yeah she is

Sam: Ok, so where am I staying why you guys go to New York?

Peyton: (looking shocked) What?
Sam: Am I staying with Haley and Nathan or Lucas and Lindsay or Susan and Grandpa?
Peyton: (Smiling) Honey, you and Jack are coming with us!
Sam: (Smiling) We are?
Peyton: Yep, but no shit this time!

Sam: Deal

Brooke: Now go get ready!

Sam ran up the stairs and Brooke looks at Peyton.

Brooke: God, I love you

Peyton: I love you too (smiling at Brooke)

Brooke: since you're dressed I guess I'll leave Emma with you

Peyton: Sounds good sweetheart

Brooke gets up to walk into their room to get dress.

Peyton: Brooke…

Brooke turns and looks at Peyton.

Brooke: Yeah?

Peyton: everything's going to be ok

Brooke: I hope so
Peyton: I'll be there by your side every step of the way

Brooke: Thanks, Peyt

Brooke smiles and walks away. Peyton gets up to make Emma a bottle and wait for Brooke and Sam. Peyton knew they would have to see Victoria in New York and she was dreading it. Victoria had the power to change everything and Peyton was afraid she'd lose Brooke on this trip to New York… She just hoped they could survive Bitchtoria!

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Haley was sitting in her classroom at the end of the day. She was overjoyed that school was over and the kids were gone. She had 2 days to get their papers graded and her grades turned in and then she too would be on summer vacation and she couldn't wait. She had given the kids a week grace period to turn in their papers and she noticed that Sam was the last one to turn hers in. In fact, she came back at the end of the day before leaving to turn her paper in. Haley had wondered what she wrote and decided to read it before taking off for the night.

As Haley read Sam's paper tears streamed down her face. She couldn't help but be proud of her. Sam would be receiving an A and Peyton and Brooke were going to see this paper. Haley packs up her things and heads out the door. She gets into her car and heads straight for her best friends' house. She gets out of her car and approaches her friends' door. She knocks softly and Sam answers the door.

Sam: Hey Mrs. Scott

Haley: You're out of school now Sam you can call me Haley. Are Brooke and Peyton around?
Sam: Yeah, they're in their room fighting!
Haley: Why are they fighting
Sam: Brooke's being a bitch and Peyton's just taking it. It's kind of making me mad!
Haley: What's going on?

Sam: Victoria summonsed Brooke to New York and we're all heading there Sunday and Brooke's freaking out

Haley: Oh, that sucks

Sam: Yeah so good luck!
Haley: (smiling) Thanks

Haley walks in to Brooke and Peyton's door and she can hear Brooke yelling at Peyton. She opens the door. She sees Peyton in tears and rushes over to wrap her arms around her. Brooke rolls her eyes

Haley: Brooke, what the hell is the matter with you?!
Brooke: Me, ask the insecure one what's wrong!
Haley: (looking at Peyton) Are you ok?
Peyton: I'm fine. (Wiping her eyes) What's up?

Brooke storms out of the room and down the hallway to the bathroom.

Haley: What the hell is her problem?

Peyton: I mentioned her mom and what we were going to tell her and she froze so then I went off on her because I told her we had to tell her mom and she doesn't want to. She said it's none of her mom's business and we weren't telling her anything!
Haley: Peyt, I'm sorry

Peyton: No big deal. So what's up?
Haley: You're just going to change the subject like that?
Peyton: Yeah…

Brooke storms back into the room and looks at Haley and Peyton. She huffs at Peyton and starts packing again. Peyton gets up off the bed and grabs the clothes out of her suitcase she packed already and starts putting them back. Brooke looks at her but knows she can't say anything because Haley's there

Brooke: (looking at Haley) What are you doing here? Do you need something?!
Peyton: Stop being a bitch Brooke!

Brooke: I'm being a bitch? (Laughing) That's a great one Peyton

Haley: Ok, ok… I'm here to talk to you about Sam's final paper

Peyton: Oh God did she not do it? She wouldn't let me see it but she said she was working on it…
Haley: No she did it

Peyton: Oh, ok what's wrong with it?
Haley: Nothing

Brooke didn't seem to care she was still watching Peyton unpack her suitcase.

Peyton: Then why are you here to talk about it?
Haley: I wanted to share it with you two

Peyton: Oh, ok what's it about?
Haley: The theme was family (handing Peyton the paper) Here read it. I'll see you guys later

Peyton: (taking the paper) Thanks, Hales. I'll call you later

Haley: Ok, talk to you later

Haley leaves the room and Brooke ignores Peyton who has Sam's paper and continues to pack. Peyton sits on the edge of the bed to read Sam's paper…

Peyton: Do you want to hear it?
Brooke: Whatever!
Peyton: Do you want to read it yourself or would you like me to read it out loud?
Brooke: Whatever!
Peyton: Fine be a bitch Brooke!

With tears in her eyes, Peyton gets up and walks out of the room. Sam sees her and it breaks her heart. She doesn't know what's going on she just hope it fixes itself soon.

Sam: Peyt?
Peyton: (Stopping in her tracks) Yeah?
Sam: Can I take Emma for a walk?

Peyton: Yeah, that's fine!

Sam: You ok?
Peyton: Everything's fine

Sam: Ok, we won't be long

Peyton: Ok sweetheart

Sam picks Emma up out of her swing and walks out the door. Peyton grabs a bottle of wine and a glass and heads to the back porch. She sits there a few minutes sipping her wine before taking Sam's paper and looking at it. The back door opens and she sees Brooke approaching her. She doesn't say anything as Brooke sits next to her.

Brooke: Have you read it yet?
Peyton: Nope!
Brooke: Well I'd like to hear it

Peyton: Fine you can read it when I'm done!
Brooke: Fair enough

Peyton: (Sighing) Fine I'll read it aloud

Brooke: Ok, thanks (smiling at Peyton who doesn't return her smile)
Peyton: Family By: Samantha Walker

What is a family? A family, to most, is a woman and a man who decided they want to show their love for each other by adding a baby and then one baby turns into two and two to three and then they add a dog and a cat and poof you have a happy little family. Well in the world of Samantha Walker happy little families don't exists or at least I didn't think they did.

My birth mother dropped me off at an orphanage when I was little and she never looked back. When I was old enough I tried to get her to come back and get me and she told me to leave her alone. I've spent my life being bounced from foster home to foster home… I've been beaten, neglected, not fed, left outside for days at a time, slept on park benches, and so much more, so of course I don't believe in the idea of a happy family. Who would after a life like that, right? Wrong! I was so wrong to believe that all children don't get to have a happy family some day…

This year my life changed. My teacher decided to take a chance on me and convince two of her best friends to also take a chance on me and they did. Peyton and Brooke are my happy ever after. They have taking me in and changed my life, for the better. I have my own room, which doesn't consist of a park bench, I don't have to take care of everything before I get to eat, and they never ever hit me.

Brooke is sweet and funny. She makes Peyton and I laugh with her wit and charm. She's kind and sincere. She tells me how it is. She's not the hard one. She's kind of easy on me and we bonded right away. She helps me when I need it and she listens. We are nothing alike! She's a fashion diva and I have no sense of fashion at all. She's pretty and is so in love with Peyton that it's not even funny.

Peyton and I are more alike. We're emo. We're into our dark music and alone time. Brooke keeps us both in the light though. Peyton is strict and keeps me centered. She does that for Brooke too. She's kind and she cares and even though she wasn't dumped off by her mom she still knows what it feels like to be parentless and so sometime I hope we can talk about it.

Both my moms are amazing. Yes, I have two moms. At first I was a little nervous about that but I couldn't ask for better parents. They are perfect together. They help each other out and they work hard to make sure my sister and I are happy. They are perfect!

Yes, I said sister. I have a sister. She is the most perfect little bundle of joy. She's adopted. She's just a few months old but she is amazing. She helps turn my sad days happy and she helps Peyton and Brooke too. She's needy and cries a lot but we wouldn't have it any other way.

I also have extended family members. Peyton and Brooke have a great circle of friends who are like aunts and uncles to me. They are great! Everyone is so kind and willing to help out no matter what. They love Brooke and Peyton and are happy for them and support our family without any questions.

Family, to some people, is a mom, dad, kids and pets but in my world that's not the case at all. My family is made up of two moms, two kids, and the extended network of people who help us out. When Peyton and Brooke asked me to live with them I wasn't sure about it but now I'm so glad that they took a chance on me and I took a chance on them because they are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I hope I get to stay with them forever!

Brooke looks at Peyton and Peyton looks at Brooke.

Brooke: Wow, I didn't know that's how she felt

Peyton: Me either

Brooke: I hope she knows we love her too
Peyton: I think she does

Brooke: God, we're lucky

Peyton: We are

Peyton stands up and walks into the house. Brooke, confused, follows her.

Brooke: Where are you going?
Peyton: out!

Brooke: you're still mad at me?
Peyton: Yeah I am. I'm more than mad! I'm extremely mad at you for being such a bitch!
Brooke: Well I noticed you unpacked your bag

Peyton: Yep, I'm not going!
Brooke: But Peyton…

Peyton: No, you want to hide us from your mom so hide us! Good luck in New York!

Brooke: Peyton…

Peyton: Don't Peyton me!

Brooke: You promised we'd face her together!

Peyton: Well it's hard to face her together when you don't want her to know we're together!

Brooke: (walking over towards Peyton who backs away) Peyt, don't do this!
Peyton: You did this, Brooke! You don't want your mom to know about us so fine she won't know about us!

Peyton grabbed her purse and keys and heads out the door Brooke follows her.

Brooke: Peyton, wait!

Peyton doesn't listen she just gets in her car and drives off. Sam is standing on the sidewalk watching the whole thing. Brooke drops to the ground and starts crying. Sam runs and sits next to Brooke.

Sam: What happened?
Brooke: (crying hysterically) she left!
Sam: I realize that, but why?

Brooke: I messed up…
Sam: She'll come back

Brooke: I don't know… She's pretty mad

Sam: But she loves you

Brooke: I know but I just gave her all the doubt she ever needed…

Brooke buries her head in her hands and cries. She just ruined everything with Peyton and she didn't know how to fix it. She was scared that Peyton wouldn't come back and how was she supposed to do all of this on her own?

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Peyton didn't know where to go. She knew that Brooke would go to Haley or Nathan so she couldn't go there and when she was upset she always went to Brooke… She went to the only other place she knew, Lucas'. She pulls into the driveway and sits there. Lindsay notices her and is watching her from the window.

Lindsay: Lucas, come here

Lucas walks into the living room and stands next to Lindsay to look out the window

Lucas: What's Peyton doing here?
Lindsay: I don't know but she's been out there about 10 minutes

Lucas: Should I go and find out?
Lindsay: I don't know…

Lucas: Maybe we should just let her sit there and if she wants to come in she will

Lindsay: Ok

Peyton could see the two in the window and knew now she couldn't turn around and leave so she got out of the car and headed to the door. Lindsay met her on the porch. She looks at Peyton and notices her tear stained face. She hugs her right away.

Lindsay: Peyton, what's wrong?
Peyton: Do you care if I come in?
Lindsay: No, not at all

Lindsay and Peyton walk into the house and sit in the living room. Lucas joins them.

Lucas: Peyton, what's going on?
Peyton: (starting to cry again) She doesn't want to tell her mom about us!

Lindsay looks at Lucas confused and Lucas just nods his head

Lucas: Well we all know that Victoria is a bitch and maybe she doesn't want her to ruin your relationship

Peyton: Brooke did that herself tonight!

Lucas: (walking over and sitting next to Peyton) You don't mean that

Peyton: (Looking at Lucas) Yes, I do! This is the one thing that has been holding me back from giving her my whole heart and asking her to marry me…

Lucas: (looking surprised) you were going to ask Brooke to marry you?
Peyton: Not now!
Lindsay: I think we need some tequila!
Peyton: (smiling at Lindsay) Thanks

Lindsay: No problem

Lindsay gets up and leaves Lucas and Peyton to talk.

Lucas: Peyt, she just scared

Peyton: Lucas, don't you think I know how that feels!? I told my dad and he was happy for us! I don't care if her mom approves or not I don't but I want Brooke to be honest with her! If she can't do that then I can't be with her

Lucas: You're going to give up the best thing that ever happened to you?
Peyton: I don't see how I can be with someone who is ashamed of me…

Tears fill Peyton's eyes as she looks down at the ground. Lucas knew now that Peyton felt like Brooke was ashamed to be with her and that's why she was so upset. Lucas knew that they had just took 10 steps back in their relationship and Brooke would have to work extremely hard now that Peyton had put up her walls… Lucas hugs Peyton while she cries and Lindsay brings out the tequila and the shots start flying. Peyton was going to drink her pain away because that was better than crying about it!

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Jack arrived right before dinner and Brooke was distracted so she told Sam to take him to a movie. Brooke was sitting in the living room watching the front door looking at her watch. It was 10:30 where the hell could Peyton be? She left at 4… Didn't she have enough time to cool down? Brooke couldn't go anywhere because she had no one to watch Emma so she just sat and started at the door. Another ½ hour went by and still no Peyton. Brooke couldn't take it any longer and she picked up her cell phone and dials a number. After several rings the voicemail picks up.

Peyton's Voice: Hey you've reached Peyton. Can't make to the phone right now. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks. Beep

Brooke: Hey baby… It's me please, please come home… We can work this out. I'm sorry… I love you… Please, Peyton, come home to me.

Brooke hangs up the phone and dials another number.

Voice: (sleepily) Hello?

Brooke: Hey Hales sorry to wake you… I was just…. Um…. Wondering if Peyton was there?
Haley: No, she isn't. We haven't seen her all night

Brooke: Ok, thanks (sounding sad)

Haley: Everything ok Brooke?
Brooke: No, I ruined everything and I think Peyton and I are going to break up… (those words sent tears flowing down Brooke's face)

Haley: I'll be right over!

Brooke hangs up the phone and sits and staring at the door. It opens and a smile fills her face until she sees that it's only Sam and Jack. Her face drops and Sam notices. She walks over and sits down next to her hugging her mom.

Sam: She didn't come back?

Brooke just shakes her head no.

Sam: Did you try to label?
Brooke: She's not answering the phone. She's not at Nathan and Haley's

There's a soft knock on the door and Sam goes to answer it. Haley is standing there.

Sam: Hey Haley
Haley: Hey Sam

Haley walks past Sam and goes and sits right next to Brooke. She wraps her arms around her and Brooke cries. Sam grabs Jack's hand and they head upstairs. Sam wanted to give Brooke some privacy. After she calmed down a little bit Haley pulled away to talk to her.

Haley: She's at Luke's

Brooke: What do you mean she's at Luke's?
Haley: I drove by there on my way over and her car's outside his house. All the lights were on so I'm assuming they're awake

Brooke's face filled with sadness and she started crying again.

Haley: What's wrong?
Brooke: We have our first fight and she runs into Lucas' arms… (looking down) do you think she slept with me?
Haley: (laughing a little) Not unless she slept with Lindsay too!
Brooke: What?
Haley: Lindsay's there too. I think Peyt just didn't want to come to our house because she knew you would go there and the only other friend she has is Lucas…

Brooke: (relied a little) I guess that makes sense

Haley: Go over there and talk to her, I'll stay with the kids

Brooke: Ok (hugging Haley) Thanks

Brooke gets up and is in her car in a matter of seconds. She's at Lucas' even faster. She's standing on the porch trying to get the guts to knock when the door opens and Lucas' back is to her

Lucas: More tequila, pizza and ice cream?
Lindsay: Yes! And bring Peyton so tissues.
Lucas: Ok, I'll be back in a few

Lucas turns to be face to face with Brooke. He gives her the dirtiest look imaginable.

Lucas: What do you want, Brooke?
Brooke: To see my girlfriend

Lucas: She's not here!
Brooke: Her car is right in your driveway and Lindsay just told you to bring her tissues

Lucas: I think you should let her be tonight

Brooke: She's my girlfriend Lucas! I have a right to talk to her

Lucas: You crushed her today, Brooke! I've never seen Peyton like this before not even after we broke up!
Brooke: (looking down) I know and I have to fix it

Lucas: I don't know if you can. You told her you were ashamed to be with her!
Brooke: (looking shocked) I never said that! She's making that up!

Lucas: She didn't say you said that. She said that you told her you weren't going to tell your mom about the two of you and to her that's like telling her you're ashamed to be with her!
Brooke: Lucas, please…

Lindsay walks to the door.

Lindsay: What are you still doing here? (seeing Brooke) Oh

Brooke: I need to talk to Peyton
Lindsay: I don't think that's a good idea

Brooke: Get the hell out of my way!

Brooke pushes Lucas and Lindsay and walks pass them. She doesn't see Peyton anywhere

Brooke: Where is she?
Lindsay: Out back.

Brooke marches through the house to the back door and walks outside to the porch. Peyton was sitting there on the swing. She looks up at Brooke and takes another shoot of tequila and looks away.

Brooke: I was worried sick about you!
Peyton: So…

Brooke knew this was going to be very hard but she had to try.

Brooke: So what are you doing here?
Peyton: I came over to screw Lucas but Lindsay's home so I'm going to screw both of them instead!

Brooke looks at Peyton with hurt and pain in her eyes. It was mirroring what Brooke saw in Peyton's eyes

Brooke: Peyton…

Peyton: How'd you find me anyway?
Brooke: Haley
Peyton: Remind me to kill her later!
Brooke: We need to talk

Peyton: No, we really don't!

Brooke: Peyton, please

Peyton: I'm going to stay here until you leave for New York. Then I'm going to LA for a few weeks

Brooke: (With tears in her eyes) LA?
Peyton: Yeah, I'm trying to get some business going out there and it would just be better to go there. I was going to go later in the summer and thought we could make a family vacation out of it but now I think I'll just go by myself

Brooke: What about the kids?
Peyton: They can go to New York with you and then when you get home they can fly out to LA and hang out with me

Brooke: can I come to LA with you?
Peyton: I don't think that's a good idea. You have work and your mother so I really think you should stay and take care of that stuff

Brooke: (sitting down next to Peyton) Peyt…

Peyton: Who's with our daughters?
Brooke: Haley

Peyton: Ok, well I'll come by tomorrow to take Sam and Jack somewhere…. I'll take Emma too. You probably need to get ready to go to New York

Brooke: I'm not going! We need to fix this

Peyton: What's to fix, Brooke? You're ashamed of me and you don't want your mom to knew we're together so there's nothing here. I'm not going to hide who we are. It's not going to happen so you made your choice. I'm glad I know now.

Brooke: You're breaking up with me?
Peyton: No, I'm just not going to be with you….

Brooke: That means we're breaking up

Peyton: I think you should leave… We'll talk about this when I get back from LA

Brooke: How long are you going to be gone?
Peyton: Two weeks

Brooke: (looking shocked) Two weeks? Peyton that's too long!
Peyton: I think you need to go now Brooke… I don't want to talk about this so have a great trip to New York and have Sam call me when you get home so I can get the kids flights to come hang out with me

Brooke: Peyton, don't do this… I love you!
Peyton: Not enough to tell your mom about us!

Brooke: Peyton….

Brooke leans over to kiss Peyton but she turns her head. Just then Lindsay walks out onto the porch

Lindsay: Um, Peyton I fixed up the guest room and Lucas went to get the pizza

Peyton: Thanks, Lindsay

Lindsay: You need anything? (giving Brooke a dirty look like "yeah you to leave")
Peyton: (Standing up) Yeah, do you care if I shower before Lucas gets back?
Lindsay: No not at all. I'll go get you some towels

Lindsay turns to go back into the house and Peyton starts to walk away. Brooke grabs her arm to stop her. Peyton turns to look at her

Brooke: Peyton, please don't do this

Peyton: I didn't, Brooke. You did. Good luck in New York

Peyton pulls her arm away from Brooke and walks into the house leaving Brooke there crying. Brooke just lost the best thing that had ever happened to her and it was once again all her fault!

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A/N: Ok, I know a little sad but this story needed a little drama…. Plus no couple is happy 100% of the time… Let me know what you think…