Lost in the Past
Chapter 21
A/N - I like the way the last chapter turned out and I know that Nathan didn't do much about Haley but don't worry...he wasn't thinking. There will definitely be some cops in the next few chapters. I hope you're all liking this story and your reviews are amazing. I just wanted to say that you've done a great job with reviewing and I'm soo happy I'm writing something you all really like. Thank you and here's the chapter you're waiting for:
Lucas had a confidence in his step again. He was winning Peyton back and he was thrilled. He promised himself that he would not let himself get distant from her. He'd show her the love she deserved from the minute he saw her with Nathan in high school. He was at the door to her house and feeling nervous. The girl he loved was waiting for him on the other side. He tapped at the door and his breath was sucked from his lungs when he saw her.
"Hey," he managed to say. She was wearing a knee length light blue dress and her hair neatly fell on her shoulders.
"Hey in," she mumbled with a smile. He looked gorgeous. His hair was neatly gelled in place and he had on a pair of khakis with a nice black button down shirt. She inhaled the scent of his cologne and it made her head spin.
"So, what's for dinner?" he asked, trying to create conversation.
"Well, I may not be the cook your mom is, but I did my best. I made some chicken and mashed potatoes and corn and then we have a chocolate cake with vanilla icing for dessert. Your favorite," she said stepping closer to him. He took in the scent of her perfume and remembered so much about their time together.
"Sounds good but I'll have to taste it first since you cooked it," he said teasing her and sitting down at the table.
She smiled and took her seat across from him. She served out some salad with the meal as he progressed to inhale his food. They caught each other's eyes once in a while and a shy smile would creep up on Peyton's face. He could sense the nervousness and he was amused.
"That was really good, Peyton," he complimented when they were done.
"Thanks, want some cake?"
"I'd love some cake," he said revealing the smirk she'd seen on her son so often.
She picked up the cake and sat next to him, instead of across. She intended to fix things between them. He took the knife and cut them each a slice. His intention was to eat his cake when he picked up the fork, but apparently that wasn't on the agenda.
Peyton dipped her finger through the icing and carefully rubbed it all over his nose. She giggled like a little girl at his reaction. She then took her whole slice of cake and proceeded to put it all over his face. He was covered in chocolate cake and she jumped from her chair to run into the living room. He grabbed the whole cake and ran to her. He towered over her with the cake in his hand.
"Luke! Please don't do it! C'mon, I'll do whatever you want," she pleaded while he smiled in amusement.
"Anything?" he asked astonished.
"No...but please," she begged while stifling a laugh.
"Sorry, no can do," he replied playfully as he rubbed the cake all over her face and she let out a scream when the icing hit her.
"Oh my god!" she yelled as she tried to wipe the chocolate from her eyes.
"Here, lemme get that for you," he said pulling her in for a kiss. She accepted as he wiped the icing away with his hands and mouth. She laughed at him and he continued to get the icing and cake from all over her face and neck. She let a moan escape her mouth when she fell back to the couch. She quickly unbuttoned his shirt and he was urgently trying to get her dress over her head.
"Are you sure you want this?" he asked before trying to go farther.
"I want you. You didn't ask me this last night though," she said with a smile and she pulled him back to her.
'This talk went well' she thought to herself.
Nathan jumped in the car as quickly as he could. He drove off as thoughts plagued his mind. 'Why didn't I take her with me? Why didn't I call the cops about him? Why, why, why?' he asked himself over and over.
He arrived at the address she gave him and he was all of a sudden filled with rage for Chris. He could tell from the beginning that he was trouble.
FLASHBACK
She laughed too until her door opened again. She saw Chris poke his head in the door again she immediately thought of something. "I love you so much, Nate," she said and Nathan said it right back. "Get the hell out, Chris!" she yelled, making him leave.
"Who was that?" Nathan asked curiously. "This prick who won't leave me alone. He wants me to go out with him," she said. Nathan felt his blood begin to boil when Luke stepped in with red eyes and a hand mark on each one of his cheeks.
END OF FLASHBACK
That was the fateful day that he found out about the obsessive freak who had taken over his girlfriend. That was also the day Peyton began to hate Luke. It was the day that tore all of them apart.
Nathan looked around for any sign of Chris and made his way to the door. She opened it, and expected to see him.
"Nathan, you have to go...he's still here. Come back another day," she whispered.
"No, I won't leave you again. I'll wait for him to leave and I'm gonna get you outta here," he retorted.
"I don't want you to get hurt."
"I won't...I'll be here when he leaves," Nathan said giving her a quick peck on the cheek.
He parked his car around the block and sat behind a bush, across the street. There was no way he was going to leave her there again. He would be stupid to do that to her.
He sat pondering over things for almost 3 hours before he almost decided to leave. He actually got up and was brushing himself off from the grass clippings he'd been playing with. Then he saw Chris open the door and he dove back behind the bush again. The car drove off in a fit of rage and Nathan sat behind the bush in the rain. He was soaked to the bone, but he continued to sit until it was safe to walk up to the house. A half an hour passed and he finally got up and jogged to the door.
Beauty queen of only eighteen / She had some trouble with herself / He was always there to help her / She always belonged to someone else
He knocked on the door awaiting her answer. It was finally the time for her to be his once again. She opened the door and was shocked that he was still there.
"You waited?" she asked with tears coming to her eyes. No one ever cared that much.
I drove for miles and miles / And wound up at your door / I've had you so many times but somehow / I want more
He nodded his head as he engulfed her into a hug. She was getting wet too, but she didn't care because he loved her and she loved him and nothing could tear them apart. Not even when she lost her memory did she forget about Nathan Scott.
I don't mind spending every day / Out on your corner in the pouring rain / Look for the girl with the broken smile / Ask her if she wants to stay awhile / And she will be loved / She will be loved
"Did you love me?" she asked nervously. She was afraid he didn't love her and was just trying to help.
"I'll always love you. As long as you're with me you'll always be safe and loved," he replied closing the door behind them. He waited for her touch and finally they were able to show their love for one another.
Tap on my window, knock on my door / I want to make you feel beautiful / I know I tend to get so insecure / It doesn't matter anymore
The fire was lit as Nathan laid Haley on the floor. He brought his lips back to hers and she lifted his soaked shirt up over his head. Her hands roamed along his chiseled chest and he reveled in the feeling of her touch.
The more he touched her and kissed, the more she could remember. Everything about him was clear. He was around from sophomore year of high school. They'd been in love ever since. She had a best friend too, and a smile came to her lips.
It's not always rainbows and butterflies / It's compromise it moves us along / My heart is full and my door's always open / You come anytime you want
Lucas Scott was her best friend and he had been with Peyton Sawyer when she left. She had a nephew and niece.
He could sense that she was remembering. He saw the smile on her face and he knew. He was taking her home tonight and that was all there was to it. He couldn't stand another minute without her.
I know where you hide / Alone in your car / Know all of the things that make you who you are / I know that goodbye means nothing at all / Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
He'd always be around and she liked the thought of that. She liked knowing there was a constant security blanket. All the love she had came back and she felt like herself for once. And it was a great feeling.
Tap on my window, knock on my door / I want to make you feel beautiful
I don't mind spending everyday / Out on your corner in the pouring rain / Look for the girl with the broken smile / Ask her if she wants to stay awhile / And she will be loved
Jake and Brooke were trying to maintain control of the kids. Nate, Will, Liz, and Jenny were running through the house like animals. Liz and Will collided and bumped heads in the hallway so Brooke was trying to keep them calm. Nate and Jenny were in the refrigerator looking for food and spilled salad dressing.
"We are so never doing this again!" Brooke yelled. She put Will and Liz on the couch with a movie. That didn't last long though.
Nate and Jenny left Jake to clean the salad dressing and ran out into the rain. They were covering themselves in mud and laughing.
"Now this is fun!" Jenny yelled as she threw a mud pie towards her best friend.
"Yea it is!" Nathan shouted, tackling Jenny into a puddle. They were laughing like crazy as they laid in a puddle on the grass, but immediately stopped when they heard an angry Jake.
"What is your problem?!" he yelled as he took the hose and squirted them both. He laughed at them and they knew he was playing. They threw mud back at him and after Jake was completely covered he squirted the 3 of them off and they went inside.
"Jake," Brooke said letting out a sigh. "You're not supposed to be the kid," she said kissing him quickly and picking Jenny up.
"Ok, well I'll put the boys in the bath and you can take the girls. Man your station," he said eliciting a laugh from the brunette.
Jake had a hard time getting the boys to calm down and get washed. Brooke ended up getting soaked before the girls looked even remotely clean. Liz and Will fell asleep shortly after they were in pajamas. Nate and Jenny were another story. They were watching a movie and building forts in the kitchen. They almost got back outside and then tried to wake up the two little ones.
"This is gonna be a long night," Brooke said laying her head on Jake's shoulder while Nate and Jenny were eating ice cream in the kitchen.
"You owe me. I deserve to get laid for this," he said with a mischievous grin. She gasped and hit him in the arm.
"Jake! We cannot do it in the living room," she said giggling and giving him a kiss. "That's what our bedroom is for." Their moment was interrupted by 3 cherries flying through the living room.
"What the hell?!" Jake and Brooke said in unison.
OK I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CHAPTER. I'M SAD TO SAY THERE AREN'T TOO MANY CHAPTERS LEFT BUT ENOUGH TO SATISFY YOU AND ME. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS AND REMEMBER, IF YOU LIKED THIS CHAPTER THEN TELL ME!!
NEXT - Leyton, the morning after / Naley trying to get out / Jake and Brooke choas!!! / Chris drama / More surprises...
I know Maroon 5's song She will be loved has been used in a lot of fics, but I have the cd and the song was actually an inspiration for the whole story. I wanted her to be with someone else and Nathan going after her and the only way I could do that is with her losing her memory. Will update when you review!!
