Chapter

"Awkward moments and strawberry Mudslides"

AN: Sorry I haven't been around in long; I know I always do this and you all must hate me by now. I moved again, funny huh? Back to my hometown, Rhode Island, and loving it so far, but it's hard getting back on track. So, I'm sorry if you all have given up upon me, but school is hard and not having a computer at my house anymore is even harder. I love you- here's another one! Enjoy!

"I miss you."

Peyton's words were sudden, but at the same time not shocking. He looked to the sky, hoping something or someone above would give him a sign, or at least something to say. "I miss you too," he sighed, looking up into her green eyes that held confusion and hope, "but I don't know what you want from me."

She raised her eyebrow, looking almost hurt from his lingering words. "What do you mean?" She shook her head, avoiding the tears that burned the back of her eyes, "Lucas, what are you saying?"

"I'm saying that I can't do this anymore," his tone was quiet, but sharp and honest.

"Do what?" her eyebrow's furrowed, she attempted looking in his eyes, but he pulled away. "I can't help the way I feel Lucas."

"Well you could a few years ago, couldn't you?"

She swallowed hard; his words were harsh and applied a lot more than he let on. "You know why I did what I did."

"No," he shook his head, "I listened over and over to why you claim you did what you did, but till this day, I still don't understand."

"We were young."

"We were supposedly in love too," he smiled quickly, but his smile wasn't a smile she was used to, it was distant. "Do you know how long it took me to move on, to love someone who actually attempted to love me back?"

She shook her head and bit her bottom lip. "I loved you."

He ignored her comment, "Well let's just say by the time I realized that I could actually live without you, she was gone."

Tears were now forming in her eyes, but sadly enough it wasn't because she felt bad, it was because she felt selfish, wanting to be the only love of his life. "I'm sorry," she stood up and smiled; smiled because she wanted him to know that she understood, "I did love you, I still do and always will. So I'm going to walk away today knowing that I tried and that I told you exactly how I felt, you'll never be the death of me Lucas."

He watched her leave, for the second time.

[The Next Day]

"Do you have any idea where Haley and Nathan are?" Peyton asked, folding a pair of pants and placing them in her luggage.

"No," Brooke sighed, "They're probably out by the pool, trying to soak up some sun before we leave tomorrow."

"Are you mad?" She asked, glancing at her 'best friend'.

Brooke smiled, "of course not, but you know I hate loosing."

"But you didn't loose him."

"Yes I did," she laughed, "he's still in love with you and as much as I want to throw up to that thought, it's kind of romantic."

[The Beach]

"Good afternoon sleepy head," Nathan smirked, as if proud to be the one saying it.

"Hey," Haley yawned, "I can't believe I slept that long, did you sleep well?"

"Yeah," he smiled.

She rolled her eyes, "really?"

"No, not really," he made a funny face.

She laughed and he leaned in to kiss her nose. "We should get back, everyone's probably worried."

"Wow, did I just hear what I think I heard," she paused, "from Nathan Scott?"

"Well," he said, gracefully lifting her small hand to his lips, "I may surprise you."

[Later that day]

Everyone gathered together to enjoy dinner at a fancy restaurant, sealing their last night.

"This turned out to be interesting," Brooke smirked, taking a sip of her strawberry mudslide.

"Yeah," Peyton nodded.

Brooke raised an eyebrow, "So, Haley where exactly were you and Nathan all morning, all night?"

Brooke was being devious and Haley was getting annoyed. Ugh. "Um," she scratched her head, bit her bottom lip and furrowed her eyebrows.

All eyes hit Haley, Nathan was laughing and Haley, well she was red, as usual.

"Awkward moments go along good with strawberry mudslides," Nathan announced, looking down at his glass.

"Are you two back together?" Brooke raised an eyebrow; loving the attention she received by getting on everyone's nerves.

I know it was short, but that's me! Did you miss me? The next chapter is the last, so wait and review! I love you all!