Remembering
Thanks for the reviews! I appreciate them a lot. I love the Nathan and Peyton relationship. It's so fun to write about and sometimes challenging! However, the challenge is what makes it interesting for me.
This chapter will be based upon Nathan and Peyton's steady 'relationship'. Next, I think I'll do how Jake, Brooke, Lucas and how all the other Tree Hill citizens are handling Peyton's loss of memory. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 2: Living In The Past
"I can't wait to see your place." Peyton sat excitedly in Nathan's car, "I always knew you could do this, Nate, and now that you have, I want to help you. You know, with the money. It must be hard to pay rent."
Nathan shrugged. "Actually, rents doing pretty well. I have a job….. at Dan Motors… but Keith is my supervisor. Hey, did you know he's getting married?"
"Really? To who?" Peyton asked eager to be filled in on what had been brewing around Tree Hill.
"Um, a girl named Jules. He's known her for quite some time, but has never really said anything about her." Nathan pulled into the parking space. Both pf them unbuckled their seat belts and exited the car.
"I can understand why he didn't mention her. Dan would shred her up to bits." She followed Nathan to his apartment complex, "Well, are you going?"
Nathan quickly opened the door of his apartment, before she could get his answer. He wasn't planning on going…...actually, he thought of giving Keith advice on not doing it.
Timidly, Peyton peaked inside the apartment. Nathan laughed, "Now, if you just move your left foot inside the apartment, we might be getting somewhere."
Peyton playfully pushed Nathan out of the way and walked inside. She stood there, shocked and surprised. It looked so neat and tidy, but that was because Nathan cleaned up the mess…… including all of Haley's pictures and possessions/belongings she might have left.
"Wow, it looks great. So, who did you hire?" She asked jokingly, "Is the nanny in the closet? You know, under the couch?"
He smirked, "Ha-ha, very funny. But, if you must know, I only cleaned up because you were coming……."
She laughed, "Wow, don't I feel special. Here, why don't we go out to eat dinner tonight?"
"A date?" He asked, starting to get nervous.
"Actually, I was thinking of something different for tonight. We'll go around town and just have fun. Then, we'll come back here and eat some pizza." Peyton explained, while walking around his home.
"Sure, let's go." He smiled, relieved that it wasn't a date. Peyton was always the one to do new and innovative activities.
Both of them hopped back into the car and began their outing 'that was not a date'. The movie's was the first stop, much to Nathan's dismay. This meant one thing: chick flick.
"Wow, I'm conked out for two to three weeks and they come out with totally new movies. What a coincidence." Peyton put her hands on her hips and started looking at the movie times on the screen. As she walked back and forth with her hands still against her hips, Nathan couldn't help but chuckle as people stared at her as if she were some kind of dog. She was so oblivious.
"Peyton? Nathan? I never thought I'd see the day…….." Suddenly, Theresa and Bevin walked into the scene with James and Dean tagging along: one bimbo cheerleader, another bimbo but somewhat smart cheerleader, and two smart jocks. This was going to be interesting.
"Guys, Peyton is-" Nathan was caught off short by Bevin.
She screeched, "Oh my gosh, does this mean you've committed childry… Or is it adult spree?"
"It's adultery, Bevin." Theresa corrected her and then she looked at Peyton, "It's called the Ten Commandments, read up and study."
"What the hell are you talking about?" Peyton asked.
Bevin folded her arms, "Theresa, she like doesn't know that-"
"Hey, weren't you in a coma?" James questioned, looking at Peyton's legs, which was weird since she was wearing jeans.
"Yes…..Okay, awkward moment. I'll get the tickets, Nate." She smiled and muttered in Nathan's ear, "You're on your own with this one. Good luck." Then, she went to the ticket stand. Nathan chuckled as she left, but quickly averted his attention to the four in front of him.
"You've got some explaining to do, buddy, especially to Haley." Theresa folded her arms.
"That'd be easy, if Haley was actually here, Theresa. Don't start the Ten Commandments speech again because you're anything but holy. I mean, you're not even a virgin." Dean retorted and Theresa stayed silent. Dean then made way for Nathan to talk, "What up, man?"
Nathan sighed, "Look, I'm going to make this short. When Peyton got into the car accident, she fell into a coma. Of course, she woke up, but she has memory loss and she still thinks I'm her boyfriend……"
"Oh, Lordie." Bevin said shocked in a childish way.
Theresa gazed at Peyton, who was waiting patiently for the lady to give her the tickets. She seemed so unaware of what was really going on around her. It was like she lost the base of reality, and was able to do whatever she wanted. At that moment, Theresa wanted nothing more than to be in Peyton's shoes. Peyton got to relive something before any of the teen drama that crippled into their lives. She got to be a kid again and when you're a teen, sometimes that all you ever want….. except for respect.
"Well, we'll see you later. We hope Peyton catches on soon. This could be hard for you." James heaved a sigh.
"Hard?" Nathan questioned, a little shocked. It was going to be a little hard for hi, but James made it seem different….. like he knew something Nathan didn't.
"Nathan, get real. This is Peyton, your ex-girlfriend, your first love, the girl you deflowered……. Many times if I might add. Haley's gone and we just think that you-"
Nathan quickly cut Theresa off angrily, "Just mind your own goddamn business. I just wanted to inform you guys, so you could tell everyone else. That way, Peyton doesn't encounter anything out of the ordinary that can shock her. I'll see you guys later." He walked off, trying to be more relaxed as he neared Peyton, who was going down for popcorn. She turned around and gave a genuine smile.
"Hey buddy, how was team bitch and the small sized shoe jocks?" Peyton asked, "You're a little tense, you okay?"
"I'm fine. What movie did you pick?" He asked, as he ordered the popcorn for her and paid.
"Um, Cursed….. I'm assuming that this movie is a really scary one…….. this girl's eyes were bulging and her hair was all messy when she came out…… but then again, she could have been making out with that boy she came with." Peyton spied at the odd couple and Nathan nudged her.
"Hey, her hair kind of looks like yours and her eyes too……." Nathan joked.
She shook her finger in front of the Scott, "I don't think so Scott. You're not getting any nookie for a while."
"Nookie? Since when did you say nookie?"
"Since now. C'mon let's watch the movie. You did put some-"
"Cheese on your popcorn? Yes, I already did that." He smirked.
She stood shocked, "Oh my gosh, everyone! Nathan Scott has just remembered something other than the last time he's had sex to the last time he shot a basket." Numerous people stared at Nathan. Embarrassed, he spoke to them, "Don't you people have anything better to do?" As soon as he said that, everyone continued their tasks.
He looked at Peyton, who was laughing hysterically, kneeling on the floor. She tried to catch her breath, but each time, a fit giggles escaped her mouth.
Nathan rolled his eyes but smiled at the juvenile teen, "Yeah, yeah, yeah….. like you said, let's watch the movie." He gave her a push and they started walking, while Nathan told a few 'Tim Time Events' that Peyton had missed.
"You and Tim were dressed up in girl guide uniforms? I cannot believe I missed that!" Peyton took her seat in the movie theater.
It was then at the movie, Nathan remembered the old school Peyton; the one who broke free from misery….until he barged in with the drama. Him and Peyton used to be perfect and like almost everyone says nowadays, perfect doesn't last long. His father started to really get to him and he treated Peyton like Karen. That was not right and he knew it.
Looking back, he remembered those times when he was younger and it was the anniversary of her mother's death. He would leave a single red rose on her porch with a small side note. Till this day, he wondered if Peyton ever knew it was him that sent the roses. But, it didn't matter, nor did it now.
"I bet the critics just about killed this movie with criticism. This is so not even scary." Peyton muttered, as she threw a handful of popcorn onto Bevin's head. Bevin, of course, didn't notice a thing.
Suddenly, he heard a shriek echo across the whole movie theater. It came from all the girls and surprisingly, Peyton as well.
"So, what were you saying about it not being scary?" He smirked with a smug expression.
She rolled her eyes and held his arm, "Come over here you big lug."
For the rest of the movie, Nathan finally had relaxed and just let go and not once did he think about Haley, that is until they left the movie theater and arrived at the picnic table near the dock.
"Hey, what's up? You seem tense again….." Peyton put a concerned hand on his shoulder.
He shook himself, and held Peyton's hand, "It's nothing. I've just been having a lot on my mind lately."
Peyton walked away from him, and leaned against the ledge between the table and lake. She stared intently at the lake, and studied how the movement of the lake's waves. Then, she gazed at Nathan. "Yeah, I know what you mean. For me, I just feel like this is not real. I feel like I'm in a dream, and I'm not talking about this in a cheesy way. I'm talking about this in a freaky, surreal, creepy way, like in a sci-fi slash scary movie. I feel like I've forgotten something very important and it just keeps poking into my mind continuously, except for when we were at the movies…… that's when I actually forgot and cut loose from it…... that kind of scared me….What if this thing is really important and all I'm doing is pushing it farther and farther to the back of my mind?... I don't even think I'm making sense."
Nathan inhaled the cool air and gestured Peyton to sit on the bench, as he took a seat as well. "I think you're making perfect sense……. When that accident happened, a few memories probably left you…… but they'll come back, I guarantee it. The doctor said so. You just need to relax, like tonight. You won't be pushing those thoughts further, but you'll be bringing them closer. Just live life normally and when you least expect it, it will come."
Peyton smiled, completely shocked, "That is the wisest thing I've ever heard come out of your mouth."
"Don't get too comfortable with it." Nathan joked.
She laughed, "I don't plan on doing that."
"Here, let me bring you home. It's getting late and tomorrow is school."
"Okay, is this really you? I mean, you're getting me to bed early on a school night. This responsible, wise Buddha, Gandhi thing is a real turn on," Peyton said in a forward fashion.
Nathan chuckled, "I'll make sure to use this dialogue in the bed."
Peyton punched him playfully, "Remember, no-"
"-nookie. I know."
"Let's go big boy." Both of them headed to the car, and Nathan dropped Peyton off at her house. The night had been a success. There was not one kiss that day, with the exception of the kiss on the cheek for a "goodbye". Everything seemed to be running smoothly in the eyes of both Nathan and Peyton. A certain single father thought otherwise.
Sorry it took so long to update. I am working on various other chapters for some other stories, so it's been kind of hectic, especially with the homework load. March break is coming up and the teacher's are killing me……. Actually, that's not something new. Anyhow, I hope you guys loved or liked or enjoyed this chapter. Please tell me how the story is going and mucho thanks for the reviews again!
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