Lucas was standing in between Peyton and Brooke.
"I'm sorry, Brooke," said Lucas.
"Not sorry enough," said Brooke, storming out the door.
"So, you really want us?" Lucas asked Peyton.
"More than life itself," said Peyton.
"So do I, so do I," said Lucas.
"I love you, Luke. Remember when Mr. Brown asked us what we wanted most in life, what did you want most?" Peyton asked.
"Answers, just answers. To what was happening with me on the basketball team? What was happening with Nathan? And most of all, what was I feeling for you and what you were feeling for me. What did you put?" asked Lucas.
"Truth, everyone is so fake. Noone except you and Haley, I know of, act themselves. They just try to fit in." said Peyton.
"Yeah, I love you, too." said Lucas.
"Lucas, thanks for giving me another chance. Thanks so much," said Peyton.
"Yeah," said Lucas, kissing her. Keith walks in.
"Lucas, explaing why you're making out with Peyton when you're supposed to be grounded." screamed an angry Keith.
"She verwee petty, Keif," said Lucas, in baby talk.
"Well, where's that troublemaker Brooke?" asked Keith.
"Out of the picture, it's just me and Peyton in it now." said Lucas.
"Okay, well then, you're not grounded anymore," said Keith. "But Peyton needs to get home, her parents will worry."
"My mom died when I was 12 and my dad is always overseas. I live alone." said Peyton.
"Would you like to move in?" asked Keith.
"Would I be allowed?" asked Peyton.
"Yeah, I will talk to Karen tomorrow. She is coming home next week and she'll love to help her son's girlfriend." said Keith.
"It sounds great and it seems the only extra space is in my room," said Lucas, seducively.
"For now yeah, but I am sure when your mom comes home that she'll find a more suitable arrangement." said Keith.
"Thanks," said Lucas.
"Well, tomorrow, you got a game at Pickerington, so get some rest, you all will be leaving early. Peyton, are you going?" asked Keith.
"Yeah," said Peyton.
"Okay, Lucas, is Haley going?" asked Keith.
"I don't know," said Lucas.
AFTER THE GAME
Lucas and Nathan got in a big fight during the game. They were now on the bus.
"Lucas and Nathan," said Whitey.
"Yeah, coach?" said Lucas and Nate in unison.
"You two seem to have some problems you have to work out, and I find that it would be good for you two to work out a way to get home, because you are now kicked off the bus." said Whitey.
They got off.
"So, look what you got us into, Pukas." said Nathan.
"You threw the first punch," said Lucas. A car drove up and opened the door.
"Need a ride home?" a guy asked Nathan.
"Yeah," said Nathan.
"I wouldn't take that if I were you," said Lucas.
"Shut up Pukas, you can walk home while I get a ride." said Nathan.
"Well look what we have here, the Scott brothers, the stars of the Raven team, get in." said another guy.
"Yeah, get in." said another one.
**Peyton + Haley**
"Hey, Haley, you need a ride home?" asked Peyton.
"With you and Brooke?" asked Haley.
"Well, Brooke is kinda out of it. She found some pills on the floor. If she wasn't drugged I doubt she would've taken the ride." said Peyton.
"Oh yeah, the Lucas thing," said Haley.
"Yeah, so you wanna come, it'll be fun." said Peyton.
"Why not," said Haley.
"Great." said Peyton.
"Hey, Haley is your name right," said Brooke.
"Yeah," said Haley.
"I really don't like that name, so I'll name you...... Brooke." said Brooke.
They were driving and Brooke fell asleep and Peyton and Haley were talking.
"So, you and Nathan?" asked Peyton.
"Huh?" asked Haley.
"He likes you," said Peyton.
"No he doesn't and like I'd go out with Lucas's enemy." said Haley.
"Oh well," said Peyton.
"I'm glad that you and Lucas are together. Brooke was way to wild for him and they have nothing in common," said Haley, trying to change the subject.
"Thanks, I'm glad, too. Lucas is a great guy. He's the best guy I've ever gone out with." said Peyton.
"Yeah, he probably the only one. If it wasn't for us being like brother and sister, I'd probably like him. But we really don't see eachother this way." said Haley.
"Yeah, so you really gonna lie to me?" asked Peyton.
"About?" asked Haley.
"I saw you and Nathan kissing. Didn't mean to, but I was driving by the docks." said Peyton.
"Don't tell Lucas, I am gonna tell him soon enough, please," begged Haley.
"I won't," said Peyton.
**Lucas and Nathan**
"So you guys can go now, we're gonna be nice today since you did everything we asked." said a guy.
"Can we have our clothes?" asked Lucas.
"Uh, well, you can have your wife beater, hoodie, jeans, and your socks and shoes since you asked, but your little brother only gets his jeans, socks, and shoes." said a guy.
"Fine, let's go Nathan," said Lucas, grabbing the clothes. He had his clothes on and saw Nathan shivering. Taking his hoodie off. "Here."
"What," asked Nathan.
"The hoodie. Take it." said Lucas.
They decided to wait at the road for someone to come along. They got to talking.
"Hey, Lucas, I never wanted things to be this way between us." said Nathan.
"Me neither." said Lucas.
"You wanna start over and call a truce?" asked Nathan.
"Yeah," said Lucas, shaking Nathan's hand.
"So, I think we should tell eachother the truth," said Nathan.
"Yeah, I didn't do anything wrong, but I am with Peyton." said Lucas.
"Well, I am happy for you, but I kinda like Haley and she likes me, is that okay with you?" asked Nathan.
"If you treat her right and you're good to her, I guess I am okay with it. Here comes a car. Get in front of it with me." said Lucas. As the car got closer, he noticed who it was and said aloud. "Peyton, Haley, and Brooke?"
Peyton and Haley saw who they were and Peyton said,"Nathan and Lucas?" They stopped and got out. Lucas ran over to Peyton and kissed her. Nathan did the same with Haley.
"Nathan," Haley whispered, pulling away. Lucas heard her.
"Me and Nathan are cool now, and I'm okay with the idea of you two together." said Lucas.
"Thanks," said Haley.
"Well, can we catch a ride with you, we got kicked off the bus." said Lucas.
"Yeah, sweetie." said Peyton.
"Well, me and Nathan will go in the back with Brooke, you two can stay up front," said Haley.
"Okay." said Peyton.
The girls dropped the boys off and went on their way. Nathan wanted to stay with Lucas so they were dropped off their. Brooke was stirring. She saw Peyton and Haley laughing.
"What is tutor girl doing here? Why am I with you, Peyton? Why are you two acting like friends?" asked Brooke.
"Well, you invited Haley. You found some pills on the floor and I had to drive you. Me and Haley are friends." said Peyton.
"Ok, well I'm fine now and I know that I want nothing to do with you. Bye," said Brooke getting out of Peyton's car.
**Lucas and Nathan**
"Mom, is it alright if a friend stays the night?" asked Lucas.
"Yeah, who?" asked Karen.
"Nathan." said Lucas.
"Yeah, does Deb know?" asked Karen.
"I'm gonna call her now." said Nathan.
"Alright then." said Karen.
**The Morning After**
"So, Nathan, you wanna catch a ride to school with me?" asked Lucas.
"Yeah, if you don't mind," said Nathan.
"Not at all," said Lucas.
They drove to school. They found Haley and Peyton at Peyton's car.
"Hey, sweetheart," said Lucas to Peyton.
"Hey," said Peyton, giving Lucas a kiss.
"So guys, I was thinking, and who wants to skip today?" asked Nathan.
"Why," asked Lucas.
"Well, I was thinking we could all go to my beach house. Have some fun. You know, 3 letter word that starts with F." said Nathan.
"I have fun." said Lucas.
"Whatever, how bout it?" asked Nathan.
"I'm in," said Lucas.
"Me too," said Peyton.
"I guess." said Haley.
"Let's go then. We'll take both cars. How're we gonna split up?" asked Nathan.
"Well, you and Haley can take my car and me and Lucas will take the truck." said Peyton.