"Yeah, but won't you get in trouble?" asked Peyton.
"Who cares, I just need out for a little bit," said Lucas, he kissed her.
"Hey, what about school, they'll find you there." said Peyton.
"I won't go," said Lucas.
"You can't skip school," said Peyton.
"Please, baby," said Lucas. 'Why is she so protective of me.' thought Luke.
"Fine, I'm staying with you though." said Peyton.
"Awesome, let's go to California." said Lucas.
"Lucas, that's like, a couple days away by driving, and like 8 hours on a plane. That's a little more then a few days." said Peyton.
"Come on, we'll take Nate and Haley. It'll be fun, a road trip. Gimme your phone." said Luke; and she did. She didn't know why, but he was right, it'd be fun.
He dialed Nathan's cell, he said,"Hey Nate, I am at Peyton's. We're going on a road trip lil' bro. I am gonna call Haley, and see if she'll come. Meet me at Peyton's house 7 sharp. Mom and Dad will think you're going to school and bring all the money you have. We might be there a little while."
"Awesome, call her, and call me right back." said Nate, all hyped up about this trip. So, he brought 2000 dollars that he had under his bed, and planned to empty out his bank account, there was like 9000 dollars in there.
Luke dialed Haley's cell, she answered and he said,"Hey Hales, you up for a road trip?"
"We have school." said Haley.
"Only another month, and none of us have missed any school, so we can go." said Lucas. "Look Hales, I got busted for drugs to enhance my game. They found out about our low grades and grounded us from basketball for 3 weeks and everything else. So please, for me and Nate."
"Alright," said Haley.
"Okay, Nathan will pick you up like every other day to go to school, and he'll really take you to Peyton's house; I am staying here. So be ready at 6:45. Love ya, Hales, gotta call Nathan and tell him you're coming, bye." said Lucas.
"Love ya, too, Luke," said Haley. "Tell Nathan I said I love him, see ya."
He called Nathan and told him what to do, and Peyton and Lucas went to sleep at 7:00 pm, so they could wake up at 4:00 am. The alarm sounded and Luke and Peyton woke up. Luke called Nate and Peyton called Haley; they all packed and were ready at 7:00 and they were all there. Nate and Luke didn't make the girls bring any money, but they both emptied their savings, and Nate gathered his money and Luke's and it added up to 20,000 dollars. They were glad they were rich at the time.
"Let's go," Luke said; he put his arm around Peyton and they got in his car. Nathan and Haley sat up front and drove because Luke and Nate did a rock, paper, scissors for the back seat and Luke won, but they agreed to to switch halfway there. Luke and Peyton fell asleep lying down in the back for 4 hours and woke up and started making out in the back.

"Luke, could you two cut it out, and can you take over while me and Haley sleep a little, please, and in a few hours I'll take back over." said Nate.
"Yeah, pull over here." said Luke, and they switched.
AROUND 8:00PM THAT NIGHT
"Hey, let's stop at the Hilton right up there." said Nathan, he was driving now.
"Yeah, two rooms or one?" asked Luke.
"Two," said Nathan.
"Alright," said Lucas.
They got the rooms and headed up. Haley grabbed a key and her and Peyton went in one. She screamed out the door,"Hey, we want to share a room, you can come in though."
"That is so not fair," Nathan said as he and Lucas walked in.
"Life's not fair, bad boy Nathan," said Haley. "Now Lucas, give Peyton a kiss, you'll see her tomorrow." He did and Nathan did the same to Haley. They then went to their room.
"Hey, remember when we didn't get along?" laughed Lucas.
"Yeah, that was terrible, we would beat eachother up. Even when we did get along, when you found out me and Haley were going out, you freaked," said Nathan.
"Yeah, you know, I really love Peyton," said Lucas. "I cannot believe I went out with Brooke Davis."
"Yeah, I love Haley, too," said Nathan. "Have you ever told Peyton that you love her. I mean, have you said those words "I love you"?"
"No, I mean, last night she said it and I froze, and 2 seconds later I said something and acted as if it didn't happen." said Lucas. "I mean, I love her with all my heart, but those words are just so scary. Have you told Haley?"
"Nah, but I am gonna on this trip sometime." said Nathan.
"Me too, now let's get some sleep." said Luke.
"Yeah, night." said Nate.
"Night," said Luke.
GIRL'S ROOM
"Haley, has Nathan told you that he loves you yet?" asked Peyton.
"No, not yet, why?" asked Haley.
"Well, when Luke came over, it slipped. I said it and he didn't say it back. He blew it off like nothing happened." said Peyton.
"Peyton, he's my best friend. He loves you. He just has never said that to a girl besides his mom and me. We're like brother and sister, so that's how he loves me, but I know he loves you, alright? Like I said, he has never said that to a girlfriend because it hasn't happened until now, I know." said Haley.
"Thanks," said Peyton, she felt relieved, Haley knew Lucas alot, and if she knew, she knew.
"Yeah, now let's go to bed, goodnight" said Haley.
"Yeah, goodnight," said Peyton.
They all went down to the buffet at 7:00 am, and ate, and then were back on the road. Nathan was driving.
"Peyton, next time, can we share the hotel?" asked Lucas.
"Yeah," said Peyton, giving in to a long, passionate, and loving kiss.
"We can share, right Hales?" asked Nathan.
"Yeah." said Haley.
They drove for the next 14 hours and then checked into another Hilton. They got their rooms and separated.
PEYTON AND LUCAS'S ROOM
"Hey Peyton, come here," said Lucas, patting the spot next to him on the bed and they layed down and started kissing. "I love you. Sorry I froze before. It just freaked me out. The only two girls I have ever said I love you to in my life are Hales and my mom. Hales is like a sister to me. And you are my first girlfriend I have ever loved. So again, sorry."
"I love you, and do you know that Haley knows you really well." Peyton laughed. "That is exactly what she said."
"Well me and Nate were up talking 'bout stuff." said Lucas.
"Wow, you are so sweet, so is Nate. I thought that only girls stayed up with someone to talk about their relationships. I am so lucky to have you."
"Thanks," said Lucas.
"I think I am ready," said Peyton.
"Are you sure?" Lucas asked. She nodded. It was her first time. She was glad it was going to be him.

HALEY AND NATE'S ROOM
"You don't care that we aren't... you know?" asked Haley.
"No, it's not about sex with me Haley. When you're ready, I'll be, too. I love you." said Nathan.
"Thank you," said Haley. "I love you, too. Let's get to bed. Goodnight, Nathan."
"Night, Haley." said Nathan.
BACK IN LUCAS AND PEYTONS ROOM THE MORNING AFTER
"Last night was wonderful," said Peyton.
"Yeah it was, wasn't it?" Lucas said, he was smiling, he then kissed Peyton. "I love you so much. I am sorry if I ever did anything to hurt you. I love waking up with you right next to me. You know that, it gives me warmth and comfort. I don't ever wanna leave your side."
"Me neither. I love you too." said Peyton.
"Let me go real quick over there, make sure they're awake, tell them to get a shower, and to meet us in an hour in the lobby, alright? Wait for me real quick." said Lucas. He was back within seconds. "Wanna get a shower with me?"
"Yeah," Peyton said, and they got undressed right there and got in. They met Haley and Nate in an hour.
"So, ready to get back on the road?" asked Nathan.