Note: I don't own any characters related to One Tree Hill or "Only One" by Yellowcard
A/N: Hey, this is the final chapter so far, but I have another part of the story that goes right along with the story. I need to know if you think this story should just be added in additional chapters or another story completely that could be considered the sequel. Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Peyton walked right through the back door into the kitchen, meeting with Karen.
"So which is your choice."
"I think this is band that is right for the club, The Cards." Peyton smiled.
"I am glad you chose them, they were my favorite."
"Well, now we just have to wait for the club to open."
"Yeah. Hey, is Lucas still here or did he leave with Carly."
Karen hesitated before answering. "I think he is still upstairs."
As Peyton walked upstairs, she heard music blaring from Lucas's room. It was their mix. She could not help, but smile, remembering when she gave it to him.
Peyton: "Hey, you got a second?"
Haley: "Speaking of..."
Peyton: "So last week... sucked. I just... wanted to say thanks."
Lucas: "Oh, you made me a mix?"
Peyton: "Just trying to square my karma."
Lucas: "Uh-huh. Does this mean we're dating?"
Peyton: "Listen, you've got a long bus ride tonight and I had some free time. Don't read too much into it."
He saw her re-enter his room for the second time tonight. "What was she doing here?" he wondered.
"Hey." Peyton put her head down as if she was afraid to look at Lucas.
"Hey, what are you doing here. I thought you went home." He hoped she had not heard the fight earlier.
"I did, but your mom wanted to talk about the act for the club. I just wanted to come up here and tell you how glad I am that we became friends again."
Lucas smiled and got up, approaching Peyton. Peyton started to get nervous, Lucas was looking at her, with the stare, the look that made her turn to mush.
"Me too."
Lucas wiped a curl away from Peyton's face. He got closer, leaned in, preparing unleash all his emotion onto Peyton. She wanted it too, but not like this. She wanted to be Lucas's only girl, not on the side like last time.
"Lucas, we can't do this." He was still so close to her face and their heads leaned against each other.
"Why not?" He attempted to plead with her.
"I am not getting hurt again Lucas. I like us being friends and I don't want to ruin it." He couldn't believe that she did not feel the same way as he did. Carly had said it was so obvious, but she must have been wrong.
"I think you should leave." Lucas said, turning his back to Peyton.
"Lucas, I am sorry...." Peyton knew it was no hope, she ran down the stairs tears beginning to fall down her cheeks.
That night Lucas could not sleep. He tossed around for hours, tormented with thoughts of the nights events. He broke up with one girl and ruined a friendship with another. Why couldn't he just have one relationship that worked out? Meanwhile Peyton arrived at the door of Brooke Davis about ten minutes after the incident with Lucas. When Brooke answered the door, she knew right away that something was wrong. Tears had smudged Peyton's makeup.
"Peyton, what happened. Are you okay?" she asked as she began to console her friend.
"Brooke,...I'm...I'm in love with Lucas."
"I know"
"How do you know."
"I have known you forever and even if everyone else can't read you, I can. I've always known. It disappeared for a while, until I asked you on the first day of school. You have always been a horrible liar."
"I can't love him Brooke, I promised you that I would not let anyone get between us. You are still so hurt over last year. He hurt me too, I shouldn't still have these feelings,...but I do."
"What about him, do you know if he... you know...has feelings for you." This was hard for Brooke, as Lucas was her first love.
"He tried to kiss me tonight, but I pulled away. I just can't be the other woman anymore."
"Your not the other woman. Carly called me about an hour ago, Lucas and her broke up."
"Oh my god, she is going to blame me, isn't she. I can't go through this again."
"It's going to be okay, Peyton. I promise." With that Peyton and Brooke sat on the front steps consoling each other for the hurt of the past year and the hurt that Peyton felt now.
Peyton and Lucas avoided each other for the next week. However there was one evening that Peyton and Lucas could not avoid each other. On Friday night the club, Tric, was opening its doors for the first time.
Karen walked up to Peyton, knowing what had happened the other night.
"Peyton, are you ready to introduce the band."
"Yeah, I'll go up there now"
As Peyton got up on stage, Lucas walked into the club. It was amazing. The décor was great and Peyton was glowing. Despite what had happened, he could not be happier for her and his mom.
"Alright, is everyone ready for some live music." The crowd cheered.
"Here is an awesome band, The Cards."
The band started playing as Lucas caught Peyton's eye. She was so happy to see him.
Broken this fragile thing now
And I can't, I can't pick up the pieces
And I've thrown my words all around
But I can't, I can't give you a reason
She walked towards, unsure of what to say. He became prepared to spill his heart to Peyton, as he saw she was approaching him.
I feel so broken up (so broken up)
And I give up (I give up)
I just want to tell you so you know
Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, but there's just no one that gets me like you do
You are my only, my only one
"Lucas, I just wanted to apologize for the other night. I should not of led your feelings like I did."
"Peyton, you didn't do that. I mean Carly and I just weren't right for each other. It is just the way that things happen sometimes."
"I got to go see Brooke, but it was nice that we got it cleared up."
"Yeah, I agree." Peyton walked away, hugging her best friend. Lucas walked away not getting what he wanted.
Made my mistakes, let you down
And I can't, I can't hold on for too long
Ran my whole life in the ground
And I can't, I can't get up when you're gone
And something's breaking up (breaking up)
I feel like giving up (like giving up)
I won't walk out until you know
Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, but there's just no one that gets me like you do
You are my only my only one
"You want to talk about it." Haley asked, sneaking up behind Lucas.
"Talk about what?"
"The band, the club, Carly, Peyton.." Haley emphasized the last one.
"There is nothing to talk about. I thought there was still something, but I was wrong."
"Never give up on your dreams, Luke." Haley hugged Lucas and walked back over to the arms of her husband, Nathan.
Here I go so dishonestly
Leave a note for you my only one
And I know you can see right through me
So let me go and you will find someone
Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you
You are my only one
I let go, but there's just no one, no one like you
You are my only, my only one
My only one
My only one
My only one
You are my only, my only one
"Have a nice night." Peyton ushered the final guests out of the club for the night. Karen had already left and Peyton reassured her friends that she would be able to clean up the place by herself. Then Peyton heard a noise. It was coming from the back, near the office. Peyton raised her fists, prepared to hurt the person who walked out of the office. Before she could even look at the persons face she threw a punch.
"Peyton, what the hell" It was Lucas.
"Oh my god, Lucas, I am so sorry."
"You seem to be saying that a lot tonight."
"I thought someone had broken in, I got scared, so.."
"You threw a punch, and not a bad one at that."
"Thanks."
Peyton and Lucas walked to the bar to get some ice for his eye. She placed the ice on his eye and he grabbed her hand before she could pull it away. Slowly he kissed it, looking into her eyes for a response. She walked closer to him, he dropped the ice and cupped her face. He kissed her, but she pulled away.
"Lucas, I have wanted this for so long. Ever since I walked away from you that night."
"I am so glad to hear you say that." With that Lucas pulled Peyton into a tight embrace and kissed her passionately. Their tongues began to explore each others mouths, while Peyton began to lift Lucas's shirt up over his head.
"Peyton.....kiss....Peyton, we have to stop. I don't want it to happen here. But trust me I do want it to happen. If we keep going, I won't be able to control myself."
"I understand, let me just clean up a little, then we can leave."
They got to Peyton's house a little after 1 am. Lucas knew that he could go inside and make love to Peyton right now, but he wanted things to be perfect and that required time.
"I guess I have to go inside." Peyton whined.
"Yeah, but I will be here tomorrow morning to make you breakfast."
"Am I supposed to trust your food. I mean you are a guy, and most of them are not know for their culinary skill."
"I guess you are right. I will stop by the café and pick something up on the way here."
"Until tomorrow.."
"Yeah, until tomorrow...wait Peyton....one more thing."
He kissed her and Peyton got lost in it.
After breaking away, Lucas opened up, "I love you."
"See you tomorrow."
Unsure of what to say, Peyton simply walked inside and leaned up against the door. She could not believe that her dream had come true. She had finally become Lucas's only girl, but why couldn't she say those three little words. "Maybe they would eventually come", she thought.
Lucas sat outside of her house for several minutes, unsure of what had just transpired. He told her he loved her, but he did not get the same response from her. "Why was that" Lucas wondered. He just shook it off, still too overcome with happiness to care.