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Who ate my snickers bar?

AN: Blah blah blah... I'm kind of depressed (just a little) because my loyal readers left me, but I guess I deserve it *tear*. Enjoy the chapter. Just a few more chapters and it will be complete, but maybe a part two can be arranged.

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The next day...

Smells like...um... Lucas smiled, eyes still shut. Laffy Taffy, love spell and strawberry ice-cream. He yawned, opening his eyes, smile still framing his face. He furrowed his eyebrows, slightly confused, Peyton? She was enveloped in his arms, still in a deep sleep. Confused, he traced back the events of the night before, remembering how exactly he got himself into this predicament, but nothing happened. Exhaling, he relaxed again, but suddenly realized that he had fallen asleep, which means, Nathan Haley and Brooke came home. He sighed softly, trying his hardest not to wake Peyton. When he finally got the desire to actually want to leave the cocoon he and Peyton shared, he slowly but gently moved her aside, only to be interrupted by the bathroom door opening.

"Lucas," Haley sighed, "I'm sorry, did I wake you?" she whispered.

He shook his head, "No," he bit his lip, avoiding the circumstance at hand.

She smiled in relief, "Want to talk?" she asked nodding to the patio.

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"What exactly happened?" He arched his eyebrow.

Chuckling softly, she replied, "I could ask you the same thing."

Lucas laughed, closing his eyes to the morning sun, "I don't know."

"We came in from the Jacuzzi, and there you two were, wrapped in each others arms," she shrugged, "Nathan took us out for drinks, we came home, slept in the other bed and went downstairs for a morning swim."

He nodded slowly, "Brooke?"

Haley bit her lip, "well, she gave Nathan a hard time and tried waking you two up a few times, but she's fine."

`Peyton had awaked a few minuets after she felt the warmth gone, but she heard Lucas's voice on the patio and decided to go talk with him.  She heard Haley's voice and smiled, but right before she was going to step out Lucas spoke...

He frowned, "I don't know what I want anymore," shrugging, he continued, "Peyton's all screwed up, but Brooke, she's amazing."

'Peyton frowned, not wanting to hear anymore; instead she walked into the bathroom to get dressed.

"But, like I said, I don't know what I want anymore," he hesitated, "No, correction, I can't have Peyton anymore."

His best friend sulked, "why not?"

"She's engaged."

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Nathan threw his hands up in the air, "I won baby!"

"Shut up," Brooke sighed, taking a twenty from her purse, "you're dramatic."

"And your a LOSER," he laughed, taunting her, "How about another round of Pac Man?"

"No, I don't like Pac Man," she frowned.

"Because you're a LOSER," he yelled, a conceited smile playing on his lips.

"I think you're having a little too much fun Nate," Lucas interrupted, causing two pairs of eyes to stare at him.

"Let me have my fun," his little brother chuckled, "you had yours last night."

Lucas grimaced, receiving a death glare from Brooke, "Whatever man, you don't even know what happened."

"Thank god," Nathan smiled, "I'm sick of hearing about your sex life."

"At least I have one," Lucas shot back.

Brooke chuckled and Haley sighed, "I think he's got you there."

Nathan chuckled dryly, but always had a come back. "Any of you two fine ladies want to help me with my problem?"

"Maybe Haley," Brooke commented, looking Nathan up and down, "Wait, never mind, I think I'll have a piece of you."

"Bo, you freak, so where do you want it?"

Brooke slapped his arm playfully, extending sight to Haley, who didn't look too pleased.

"So where is Peyton?" Haley asked, repaying Brooke for her flirtation with Nathan.

Nathan shrugged, "last time we seen her she was glued to my dear brother," he gestured to Luke, who shrugged as well.

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Peyton sighed, "One more?" she helped up her glass and the bartender nodded.

"It's pretty early to be drinking like this," he said handing her a refill.

She didn't respond, just paid for the drink, and left.

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"It's already five o'clock and we've looked everywhere," Haley paced the room nervously.

"She'll be fine," Nathan reassured, "she's probably just checking out some art shops here, if she's around Brooke and Lucas will find her."

"God, I hope so," she sighed, sitting down on the bed.

He looked at her, feeling butterflies float around in his body and desires start to reopen with in him. Unconsciously, he stood up and walked over to her.

She looked up at him, light brown eyes pleading for temporary sanity.

Without thinking he laid her back softly, but was surprised when she didn't fight it, so he continued. He crawled on top of her, lightly letting his fingertips trace the bare skin of her stomach that her shirt revealed.

She closed her eyes to his touch, letting all remembrance of their love resurface in her brain, through her body and to her soul.

He slowly bent down and kissed her neck, gently sucking on sensitive skin. Feeling her hips grind to his touch, he replied by nibbling on the highly seducible area.

A light moan escaped her parted lips, but the sensation she felt was interrupted by a raspy voice.

"I'm sorry," a groan, "I didn't mean to interrupt."

"Peyton," Haley said in relief, awkwardly pushing Nathan aside, "Your okay."

Nathan sighed, but smiled, also relieved Peyton was safe. "Where were you?"

The blonde shrugged, slipping to the floor and closing her eyes, "drinking."

Haley looked to Nathan who frowned, "You okay?" she bent down beside her friend.

When Peyton didn't respond, Nathan muttered something about calling Lucas and Brooke, leaving the room.

"What's wrong?" Haley brushed a stray curl from Peyton's face.

"I miss him," tears started to trace lines down her face, and at this moment she let all go, "I miss him so much." On this temporary moment of weakness, where she let all of her walls down, Haley held her tightly and told her everything would be fine.

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"That was Nathan," Lucas hung up the phone, "Peyton's fine."

Brooke was happy, but somewhat mad, wanting more alone time with Lucas.

"We should get back now," He started to walk, but she grabbed his arm and pressed her lips against his.

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Nathan watched Haley help her friend into one of the beds and he couldn't help but wish he could still be with her.

When Peyton fell asleep, Haley beamed, happy that her friend was safe, but when she turned around she came into contact with Nathan.

He cupped her face with his hands, kissing her softly and whispering goodnight.

She watched him walk over to the bed he slept in and furrowed her eyebrows, but a small smile swept her features, goodnight Nate.

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"I'm fine everyone," Peyton rolled her eyes at the group that gathered around her bed side, "but I do have a question for you all."

"What is it Peyt?" Lucas swallowed.

"Who the fuck ate my snickers bar?"

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