Lost In You
Chapter Six
As we drove in silence we reached my old house. As usual the driveway was deserted and the lights in the house were off. I got out of the car and headed towards the car, while Nathan followed close behind me.
I walked up the stairs to my room and saw that it had been untouched, "They didn't even care," I said disappointedly.
Nathan put his arm on my shoulder, "I'm sorry..."
"Get away from me!" I yelled as my eyes began to water.
He brought his hand down from my shoulder and looked down, "I was just trying to-"
"You were just trying to what?" I shot back, "Comfort me? Tell me you love me? You already tried that bull shit I'm not falling for it again!" I barged past Nathan and went to walk across the street; I just wanted to get away from Nathan. I heard Nathan yell my name and then I saw flashing lights and heard sirens growing fainter and fainter.
I opened my eyes to see Peyton standing over me. She saw my eyes open, and I saw her face get its color back. "Thank god," she said as she hugged me and I could smell her perfume. It was actually my perfume and I smiled as I remembered the day she borrowed it and never gave it back. I loved that girl though.
"What happened?" I asked, even though I wasn't sure I really wanted to know.
Peyton brushed the strand of hair that was in my face, "You were hit by a car..."
I started to remember what had happened, "Am I going to die?"
Peyton wiped her eyes, "Of course not sweetie," she said.
I didn't believe her; I knew I was going to die. All the hurt and pain I had caused other people was finally coming back to me. I looked around the room and noticed Lucas and Nathan standing side by side. Lucas was looking at Peyton and I, and Nathan was in a daze.
Lucas walked over to me and stood beside Peyton, "Hey beautiful," he said with that million dollar smile on his face.
"I probably look like shit," I grumbled.
Lucas gave me a kiss on the cheek and kept his face close to mine, "You look beautiful," he said honestly, "And I'm not the only guy in here that thinks that," he said with a wink.
Lucas took Peyton's hand and they headed out towards the lobby. Nathan and I looked at each other; both not knowing what to do or say. "So," I said nonchalantly.
Nathan came over towards me and sat down beside my hospital bed, "I'm sorry Brooke," he said with his head in his hands, "I'm so sorry."
I rubbed his head lightly, "Nathan...Don't do this to yourself, I'm going to die and it's going to be okay..."
"You're not going to die," he said sternly as he took my hands in his. His got serious, "Marry me," he said, "I want to be with you the rest of my life. I love you Brooke, I always have."
My vision got blurry because of the tears that were swelling up in my eyes, "Why couldn't you have said that two years ago? I asked with sadness lingering in my voice.
Rich walked in. It was horrible for me, and the look on Nathan's face made me cringe. Rich walked in with two dozen roses and a pack of cigarettes. He came over to me and kissed me passionately on the lips; a little too forceful, Nathan noticed.
"Baby," he cooed when the kiss ended, "I heard about what happened and I had to come as soon as possible!"
"Rich," I said flatly, "This is Nathan..." I said pointing to Nathan.
I could tell Nathan did not like the guy at all, "Hey," he said reaching his hand out. Rich accepted and flashed him a fake smile.
A cell phone rang and Rich took his out of his pocket, "Let me take this real quick," he said before answering it and leaving the room.
"Tell me that's not you're boyfriend," Nathan said.
I looked at the roses and shrugged, "I can't lie to you..."
Nathan looked at me in disbelief, "He's old enough to be your dad!"
"He's 32!" I said defensively.
"Yeah 32," Nathan said, "You're 19! Why are you with a guy like that?"
I sighed, "Just drop it Nathan!"
"Why are you with him?" He repeated again this time a little louder.
"Because he's nothing like you!" I said in a tearful sob, "I didn't want to get hurt again so I found someone who wasn't like you what so ever!"
Nathan stood there speechless, "I love you Brooke, and you run away from here, and find some guy who would rather talk on his cell phone than be with you?" He exclaimed, "God, I thought you were better than that."
"You don't get it," I mumbled.
Nathan started pacing the room, "Why did you run away Brooke? Huh? Were you pregnant? Were you wanted by the police? Was it drugs? Come on Brooke we're running out of time!"
I felt my eyes burn and then finally I lost it, "I left because of you!" I screamed.
"Because I married Haley?"
I nodded my head, "I couldn't stand to see you happy with someone who wasn't me..." I put my head in my hands and sobbed. I heard Nathan leave the room which made me sob harder.
I wiped my eyes when I heard Rich coming down the hall. He walked into the room wreaking of cigarettes, "Hey babe," he said as he kissed me on the cheek, "I talked to the doctor's, and they said you can leave tonight."
I sighed, "Good," I said as the nurses began getting my stuff ready to leave.
"Pretty soon we'll be back in our big mansion making love while we watch re runs of Friends," he said as he put his arm around me. He smelled like another woman.
"I'm not going back," I said trying to keep my voice from quivering.
Rich crossed his arms, "And why not?"
"This is my home Rich. The people I love are here," I began.
Rich raised his hand to slap me, but heard the nurse clear her throat, "You selfish little bitch," He sneered, "How can you give up everything for this stupid little town."
"I think you should leave Rich..." I said. A moment later he gave me one last glare and left the room, and left my life for good.
After I was all done filling out papers and getting my stuff ready and got into Lucas's car with him and Peyton.
"Are you staying?" Peyton asked apprehensively.
I nodded and smiled, "Yeah."
Peyton looked out the window, "Are you going to run away again?" She asked sadly.
I put my hand on top of hers, "No," I said softly.
Peyton looked at me and we smiled at each other, "Come here you!" She exclaimed as she wrapped me up into a big hug.
"Where should I drop you off?" Lucas asked.
I sighed, "Where does Nathan live?"
"He got his own apartment," Lucas explained, "I'll drive you over."
I knocked on Nathan's door twice and he finally answered it. He was in boxer shorts and a white t shirt, and looked tired, "I'm sorry if I woke you up," I said as I cracked my knuckles.
"It's okay," Nathan said as I went inside his apartment, "Did things not work out with Rich?" He asked sarcastically.
I sat down at Nathan's counter and looked down at the chipped paint, "Actually they didn't. He's a monster, Nate. A complete monster."
Nathan nodded his head in agreement, "So why are you here?"
"I was wondering if that marriage offer is still on the table," I said apprehensively.
Nathan smiled, "Yeah," he said, "I should've married you a long time ago..."
"I shouldn't have left Nathan," I began, "I was just scared..."
"I understand..." Nathan began as he came towards me.
He got down on one knee and held out my left hand, "What are you doing?" I teased.
"We have to be serious," Nathan said with a smirk planted on his face. I smiled and nodded, "Will you marry me?"
"Yes," I answered and then kissed Nathan passionately.
Lost in you, and I can't find myself again.
Lost in you, and I can't find myself again.
The End
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