Lucas woke up, hearing Keith bang things around downstairs. Lucas knew his
uncle was going to want to talk about Dan and he really didn't want to deal
with that right now. Never the less having to go down stairs was part of
his daily activities.
Lucas walked wearily into the kitchen. "What's up Keith?" He timidly spoke,
sitting down and making a bowl of cereal.
"Nothing what's up with you?" Keith gave a side ways smile, returning to
his work.
Lucas sighed, pulled his arm across his chest and onto his other shoulder.
"Ugh, everything."
Keith turned around; a stern expression lay on his face. "This isn't just
about Dan is it?"
Lucas chuckled bitterly, "Ding, Ding, Ding! Give the man a prize."
Keith chuckled but looked at Lucas worried. "What happened?"
Lucas gave an exaggerated sigh, "Cliff notes version; Brooke wrote me a
letter, Peyton found it, we got into a fight, I took her home and Brooke
was sitting on our steps when I came back here. Oh and lets not forget
Dan's little game."
"Okay." Keith sighed, "Peyton will get over it, she always does. Second of
all, fuck Dan he's an ass, always has been and always will be."
"Yea I know." Lucas agreed, "but I just wish I could show Dan, you know
like, ugh! I can't even explain it." He said, agitation in his voice and
took a bite of his cereal.
"I know what you mean. What are you going to do about Brooke?"
"Keith what can I do? I couldn't do that to Peyton." He scratched his head,
aggravated from all the stress.
Keith bit his bottom lip, "Yea, but we both know you like Brooke."
"Your right I do, but I do love Peyton; I just wish she would quit with the
drama."
"Maybe its time for a change." Keith offered with a shrug
"I don't know." Lucas paused, "hey, have you talked to mom?"
"Yea, she said she's going to call later. She seems to be having a good
time," Keith smiled.
Lucas gave a smile in return, and then his face grew stern. "Does she know
about Dan?"
"Yea, she feels bad that she told you it might be a good idea"
"Oh, its not her fault." Lucas sighed. "Did you tell her that it's not her
fault?"
His uncle chuckled, "Yes. By the way Luke, Nathan called you and said your
cell was off."
Lucas gave a nod, finishing his last of the cereal. "Let me go call him
back. I'll be downstairs in a little while. Do I have to work today?"
Keith shook his head. "No, you can take the night off, don't worry about
it."
Lucas smiled, "Thanks man."
Lucas went up to his room and turned his cell on. Thinking that he may have
a voice mail from Peyton or his mother. The voicemail rang, Lucas punched
his password in, and the lady on the phone said you have 3 new voice
mails....
1st new message received Friday at 11am
"Luke its Peyton, call me when you get this. I just wanted to let you know
that after the game Haley and I are probably going to go out to dinner
tonight. Then to the movies and were probably going to come back to my
house, because my dad left on business like 5 minutes ago. He's going to be
gone for 2 weeks; Haley's fighting with her mother, so she's probably
sleeping here. Well um. just call me when you get this. Oh, I'm sorry about
before; I know Brooke means nothing to you, so we could just forget that
whole thing! Okay, call me. I love you, bye."
2nd new message received Friday at 12:36 PM
"Luke its Peyton again, I just wanted to let you know Haley and I are
definitely going out tonight. So. call me when you get this! Let me know
what you're going to do tonight, I love you bye."
Last new message received Friday 2:49 PM
"Yo Luke its Nathan, there's a party going on tonight after the game and I
want to go. Haley and Peyton are doing some girls night shit tonight, so I
wanted to know if you want to come? Alright man, call me when you get this
later."
Lucas pushed the end button on his phone and started dialing Nathan's Cell
number.
Nathan's voice was bored, "Hello."
Lucas chuckled, "What's up? It's Luke."
Nathan smiled, "Nothing. Did you get my message?"
"Yea, I want to go to the party." Lucas agreed.
"Ok, cool. Cause Hales and Peyton are doing some girls only thing tonight."
"Yea I know Peyton left me a message, her dads away so we should go there
after the party."
"Yea we should." Nathan smiled, a hint of mischief in his voice.
Lucas smiled as well, knowing just what his brother was thinking. "Alright,
I'll see you at the game."
"Aright, Later."
'Click'
Lucas hung up his phone and started to dial Peyton's number.
Peyton felt her cell phone vibrate and checked the caller ID, "Hellooooo
Lucas!" she smiled into the phone.
Lucas smiled, "Hey babe, what are you doing?"
"Nothing, getting ready for the game. You got my message?"
"Yea, so you and Haley are having a girls only thing?"
"Yep, what are you doing tonight?"
"After the game me and Nate are going to a party."
"Good for you! Have fun! Be good." She laughed and was full of energy.
"What the hell are you so upbeat for?" Lucas asked curiously.
"I don't know. I'm just happy, it's been a while since me and Haley had a
girls night, you know?"
"Yea" Lucas Laughed.
"Okay baby, I'll see you at the game. I Loveee youuuu" She exaggerated.
"I Love you too." He said slight distantly.
Lucas Clicked the phone off, he had to be at the school in a half hour for
warm ups, and he needed to go get ready.
+ * * * * *
Lucas was walking out of his house and saw Keith outside.
"KEITH" He screamed, smiling.
"Yes?"
"Your coming to the game tonight, right man?"
"Yea, when do I miss a game?" Keith smiled.
Lucas shook his head, laughing quietly. "Aright I'll see you there. Oh I'm
going to a party after it."
"Okay, I'll see you at the game, bye."
"Bye"
+ * * * * *
Lucas was in the locker room the game was going to start in a few minutes,
they were playing against the Tigers, and they would most likely win.
The game was just about to start when Peyton grabbed Lucas and kissed him
right in front of Brooke. Peyton saw the look on Brooke's face and kissed
Lucas again.
"Look your little girlfriends jealous!" Peyton said joking, quietly.
"Shut up Peyton" Lucas Laughed and kissed her again.
She scooted him off the sidelines. "Go win baby!"
"Okay I will" Lucas said smiling.
* * * * * * *
The game started and ended so fast. The ravens won 78 to 64; Lucas and
Nathan made most of the scores. Once the game was over, Nathan and Lucas,
went into the locker room to get ready.
Nathan pulled his shirt over his head. "Are we riding to the party in one
car?"
"Yea, yours." Lucas said, pulling his jeans on.
Nathan smiled, "Okay, are we going to Peyton's after?"
"I didn't ask her." Lucas shrugged.
"Go ask her man!" Nathan said, raising his voice a bit.
"Alright, alright, calm down killer." Lucas laughed, shoving his brother
slightly.
"Shut up, lets go." Nathan laughed.
+ * * * ** * * *
Lucas and Nathan walked to the parking Lot where Haley and Peyton were.
They both walked over to them, smiles played on their lips.
"Hello Ladies." They chimed in at the same time.
The girls giggled, "Hello boys"
"So what are you too doing after the movie?"
Haley shrugged, "Going back to Peyton's."
"After the party, do you want us to come by?" Nathan asked.
Peyton and Haley looked at each other and laughed
"Luke, Nate; G I R L S night, not girls and boys." She said laughing.
"Fine, we don't want to stay with you two anyway." Lucas said, sticking his
tongue out.
Nathan shoved his brother softly, "Luke shut up man, and yes we do"
Peyton smiled, "It depends if your going to be good or not."
Lucas sighed, smiled and said, "Define good?"
Peyton hit Lucas playfully, and got kissed him. "Bye baby. I love you," She
said turning to walk away.
"Bye, I love you too" He called after her.
Nathan smiled at Haley, still a little shy. "Bye Hales.Love you"
Haley smiled, admiring his timid ness. " Love you too." They kissed
+ * * * * * * * *
Lucas drove Keith's truck home and Nathan followed him. After Lucas Parked,
he got into Nathan's car.
"Brooke wrote me a letter." Lucas said, after a moment of silence.
"What man? What did it say?" Nathan said in concern.
"She wants to catch up on old times." Lucas shrugged.
"She wants to fuck you." Nathan laughed.
"Bro it's not funny, Peyton found the note it fell out of my pocket!" Lucas
yelled, still smiling.
Nathan chuckled, "Did she put on one of her famous shows?"
"Oh yea, and the best part was after I dropped Peyton off, Brooke was
sitting on my steps."
Nathan laughed again, "Your lucky Peyton didn't go to your house after
that. What did Brooke say to you?"
"Yo Peyton was supposed to come back with me" Lucas said, holding his head
down in mock shame. "But Brooke said the same old shit, that I want her,
all that bullshit." Lucas sighed.
"Man, you know you want her." Nathan shook his head.
"Yo shut up! Don't say that, I don't want her"
"If you don't want her, why do you get defensive over her?" Nathan said, as
they arrived at the party and got out the car.
"I'm not, is she going to be here?" Lucas asked, biting his lip.
"Yes, why do you care if you don't want her?" Nathan smiled.
"Nathan!" Lucas laughed, "I'm going to kick your ass!"
*** ** * ** *
It was about 12:30 when Lucas and Nathan left the party, both in silence.
It took them a while before saying anything to each other, once they got
into the car.
"Man, what happened?" Lucas asked, anger seeping through his voice.
"I swear Luke!" Nathan said defensively, "I didn't fuck that girl."
"Then why would she say something like that?" Lucas said, arching his
eyebrow. "Who is she anyway?"
"She's my ex girlfriend." Nathan admitted.
"Since when?"
"About a year ago. During the summer we dated and broke up, I haven't seen
her since."
"She said that you had sex with her two days ago!" Lucas yelled, his
fingers rubbing his temples.
"I didn't Luke." Nathan claimed, looking his brother in the eye.
"I hope your not lying, for Haley's sake." Luke said, sighing and thinking
of his best friend.
* * ** * * **
"How could you?" Haley yelled as soon as Nathan and Lucas stepped through
Peyton's door.
"How could I what?" Nathan said, playing dumb.
"Your little girlfriend came over!" Haley's lip trembled and tears rose in
her eyes.
"That bitch." Nathan cursed under his breath. "Haley, she's lying."
"Who is she Nathan?" Haley started to cry.
"My ex girlfriend, but I haven't seen her for a year."
"Oh god Nathan, after everything we said last night. After I told you that
I love you. How could you?" Tears rolled down her cheeks and he went to
speak, but she held up her hand. "Just admit it! Tell me if its true, I
just want to know the truth. Did you have sex with her?" The tears wouldn't
stop flowing. "Answer me honestly, I'm begging you."
Nathan looked down at the floor, looked back up at Haley and said, "It's .
uncle was going to want to talk about Dan and he really didn't want to deal
with that right now. Never the less having to go down stairs was part of
his daily activities.
Lucas walked wearily into the kitchen. "What's up Keith?" He timidly spoke,
sitting down and making a bowl of cereal.
"Nothing what's up with you?" Keith gave a side ways smile, returning to
his work.
Lucas sighed, pulled his arm across his chest and onto his other shoulder.
"Ugh, everything."
Keith turned around; a stern expression lay on his face. "This isn't just
about Dan is it?"
Lucas chuckled bitterly, "Ding, Ding, Ding! Give the man a prize."
Keith chuckled but looked at Lucas worried. "What happened?"
Lucas gave an exaggerated sigh, "Cliff notes version; Brooke wrote me a
letter, Peyton found it, we got into a fight, I took her home and Brooke
was sitting on our steps when I came back here. Oh and lets not forget
Dan's little game."
"Okay." Keith sighed, "Peyton will get over it, she always does. Second of
all, fuck Dan he's an ass, always has been and always will be."
"Yea I know." Lucas agreed, "but I just wish I could show Dan, you know
like, ugh! I can't even explain it." He said, agitation in his voice and
took a bite of his cereal.
"I know what you mean. What are you going to do about Brooke?"
"Keith what can I do? I couldn't do that to Peyton." He scratched his head,
aggravated from all the stress.
Keith bit his bottom lip, "Yea, but we both know you like Brooke."
"Your right I do, but I do love Peyton; I just wish she would quit with the
drama."
"Maybe its time for a change." Keith offered with a shrug
"I don't know." Lucas paused, "hey, have you talked to mom?"
"Yea, she said she's going to call later. She seems to be having a good
time," Keith smiled.
Lucas gave a smile in return, and then his face grew stern. "Does she know
about Dan?"
"Yea, she feels bad that she told you it might be a good idea"
"Oh, its not her fault." Lucas sighed. "Did you tell her that it's not her
fault?"
His uncle chuckled, "Yes. By the way Luke, Nathan called you and said your
cell was off."
Lucas gave a nod, finishing his last of the cereal. "Let me go call him
back. I'll be downstairs in a little while. Do I have to work today?"
Keith shook his head. "No, you can take the night off, don't worry about
it."
Lucas smiled, "Thanks man."
Lucas went up to his room and turned his cell on. Thinking that he may have
a voice mail from Peyton or his mother. The voicemail rang, Lucas punched
his password in, and the lady on the phone said you have 3 new voice
mails....
1st new message received Friday at 11am
"Luke its Peyton, call me when you get this. I just wanted to let you know
that after the game Haley and I are probably going to go out to dinner
tonight. Then to the movies and were probably going to come back to my
house, because my dad left on business like 5 minutes ago. He's going to be
gone for 2 weeks; Haley's fighting with her mother, so she's probably
sleeping here. Well um. just call me when you get this. Oh, I'm sorry about
before; I know Brooke means nothing to you, so we could just forget that
whole thing! Okay, call me. I love you, bye."
2nd new message received Friday at 12:36 PM
"Luke its Peyton again, I just wanted to let you know Haley and I are
definitely going out tonight. So. call me when you get this! Let me know
what you're going to do tonight, I love you bye."
Last new message received Friday 2:49 PM
"Yo Luke its Nathan, there's a party going on tonight after the game and I
want to go. Haley and Peyton are doing some girls night shit tonight, so I
wanted to know if you want to come? Alright man, call me when you get this
later."
Lucas pushed the end button on his phone and started dialing Nathan's Cell
number.
Nathan's voice was bored, "Hello."
Lucas chuckled, "What's up? It's Luke."
Nathan smiled, "Nothing. Did you get my message?"
"Yea, I want to go to the party." Lucas agreed.
"Ok, cool. Cause Hales and Peyton are doing some girls only thing tonight."
"Yea I know Peyton left me a message, her dads away so we should go there
after the party."
"Yea we should." Nathan smiled, a hint of mischief in his voice.
Lucas smiled as well, knowing just what his brother was thinking. "Alright,
I'll see you at the game."
"Aright, Later."
'Click'
Lucas hung up his phone and started to dial Peyton's number.
Peyton felt her cell phone vibrate and checked the caller ID, "Hellooooo
Lucas!" she smiled into the phone.
Lucas smiled, "Hey babe, what are you doing?"
"Nothing, getting ready for the game. You got my message?"
"Yea, so you and Haley are having a girls only thing?"
"Yep, what are you doing tonight?"
"After the game me and Nate are going to a party."
"Good for you! Have fun! Be good." She laughed and was full of energy.
"What the hell are you so upbeat for?" Lucas asked curiously.
"I don't know. I'm just happy, it's been a while since me and Haley had a
girls night, you know?"
"Yea" Lucas Laughed.
"Okay baby, I'll see you at the game. I Loveee youuuu" She exaggerated.
"I Love you too." He said slight distantly.
Lucas Clicked the phone off, he had to be at the school in a half hour for
warm ups, and he needed to go get ready.
+ * * * * *
Lucas was walking out of his house and saw Keith outside.
"KEITH" He screamed, smiling.
"Yes?"
"Your coming to the game tonight, right man?"
"Yea, when do I miss a game?" Keith smiled.
Lucas shook his head, laughing quietly. "Aright I'll see you there. Oh I'm
going to a party after it."
"Okay, I'll see you at the game, bye."
"Bye"
+ * * * * *
Lucas was in the locker room the game was going to start in a few minutes,
they were playing against the Tigers, and they would most likely win.
The game was just about to start when Peyton grabbed Lucas and kissed him
right in front of Brooke. Peyton saw the look on Brooke's face and kissed
Lucas again.
"Look your little girlfriends jealous!" Peyton said joking, quietly.
"Shut up Peyton" Lucas Laughed and kissed her again.
She scooted him off the sidelines. "Go win baby!"
"Okay I will" Lucas said smiling.
* * * * * * *
The game started and ended so fast. The ravens won 78 to 64; Lucas and
Nathan made most of the scores. Once the game was over, Nathan and Lucas,
went into the locker room to get ready.
Nathan pulled his shirt over his head. "Are we riding to the party in one
car?"
"Yea, yours." Lucas said, pulling his jeans on.
Nathan smiled, "Okay, are we going to Peyton's after?"
"I didn't ask her." Lucas shrugged.
"Go ask her man!" Nathan said, raising his voice a bit.
"Alright, alright, calm down killer." Lucas laughed, shoving his brother
slightly.
"Shut up, lets go." Nathan laughed.
+ * * * ** * * *
Lucas and Nathan walked to the parking Lot where Haley and Peyton were.
They both walked over to them, smiles played on their lips.
"Hello Ladies." They chimed in at the same time.
The girls giggled, "Hello boys"
"So what are you too doing after the movie?"
Haley shrugged, "Going back to Peyton's."
"After the party, do you want us to come by?" Nathan asked.
Peyton and Haley looked at each other and laughed
"Luke, Nate; G I R L S night, not girls and boys." She said laughing.
"Fine, we don't want to stay with you two anyway." Lucas said, sticking his
tongue out.
Nathan shoved his brother softly, "Luke shut up man, and yes we do"
Peyton smiled, "It depends if your going to be good or not."
Lucas sighed, smiled and said, "Define good?"
Peyton hit Lucas playfully, and got kissed him. "Bye baby. I love you," She
said turning to walk away.
"Bye, I love you too" He called after her.
Nathan smiled at Haley, still a little shy. "Bye Hales.Love you"
Haley smiled, admiring his timid ness. " Love you too." They kissed
+ * * * * * * * *
Lucas drove Keith's truck home and Nathan followed him. After Lucas Parked,
he got into Nathan's car.
"Brooke wrote me a letter." Lucas said, after a moment of silence.
"What man? What did it say?" Nathan said in concern.
"She wants to catch up on old times." Lucas shrugged.
"She wants to fuck you." Nathan laughed.
"Bro it's not funny, Peyton found the note it fell out of my pocket!" Lucas
yelled, still smiling.
Nathan chuckled, "Did she put on one of her famous shows?"
"Oh yea, and the best part was after I dropped Peyton off, Brooke was
sitting on my steps."
Nathan laughed again, "Your lucky Peyton didn't go to your house after
that. What did Brooke say to you?"
"Yo Peyton was supposed to come back with me" Lucas said, holding his head
down in mock shame. "But Brooke said the same old shit, that I want her,
all that bullshit." Lucas sighed.
"Man, you know you want her." Nathan shook his head.
"Yo shut up! Don't say that, I don't want her"
"If you don't want her, why do you get defensive over her?" Nathan said, as
they arrived at the party and got out the car.
"I'm not, is she going to be here?" Lucas asked, biting his lip.
"Yes, why do you care if you don't want her?" Nathan smiled.
"Nathan!" Lucas laughed, "I'm going to kick your ass!"
*** ** * ** *
It was about 12:30 when Lucas and Nathan left the party, both in silence.
It took them a while before saying anything to each other, once they got
into the car.
"Man, what happened?" Lucas asked, anger seeping through his voice.
"I swear Luke!" Nathan said defensively, "I didn't fuck that girl."
"Then why would she say something like that?" Lucas said, arching his
eyebrow. "Who is she anyway?"
"She's my ex girlfriend." Nathan admitted.
"Since when?"
"About a year ago. During the summer we dated and broke up, I haven't seen
her since."
"She said that you had sex with her two days ago!" Lucas yelled, his
fingers rubbing his temples.
"I didn't Luke." Nathan claimed, looking his brother in the eye.
"I hope your not lying, for Haley's sake." Luke said, sighing and thinking
of his best friend.
* * ** * * **
"How could you?" Haley yelled as soon as Nathan and Lucas stepped through
Peyton's door.
"How could I what?" Nathan said, playing dumb.
"Your little girlfriend came over!" Haley's lip trembled and tears rose in
her eyes.
"That bitch." Nathan cursed under his breath. "Haley, she's lying."
"Who is she Nathan?" Haley started to cry.
"My ex girlfriend, but I haven't seen her for a year."
"Oh god Nathan, after everything we said last night. After I told you that
I love you. How could you?" Tears rolled down her cheeks and he went to
speak, but she held up her hand. "Just admit it! Tell me if its true, I
just want to know the truth. Did you have sex with her?" The tears wouldn't
stop flowing. "Answer me honestly, I'm begging you."
Nathan looked down at the floor, looked back up at Haley and said, "It's .