Chapter 2
The car was silent as Peyton drove. She looked in the rearview mirror and saw that Lucas and Brooke were asleep. Brooke's head resting on his shoulder. Nathan, who they had to convince to let someone else drive, was awaking from his sleep. He sat up straight and yawned.
"How long have I been out?"
"About half an hour."
"Where are we?" he asked, looking out the window.
"Almost Pittsburgh. So, what are you going to say to Haley?"
"I don't know. What should I say?"
"I have no idea," she said quietly.
"What's wrong, Peyton?"
"What? Nothing," she said focusing on the road ahead of her.
"Come on. I know you, Peyton, and I know something's up. What is it?" he asked, turning in his seat to look at her.
"Nicki's back. She somehow found out where Jake and Jenny are."
"Why are you here, Peyton? Why aren't you home with Jake and Jenny?" Nathan asked after he'd thought for a little while.
"Because Jake told me to go. He said he didn't want me to get dragged into his problems with Nicki." There was a buzzing sound and the hood of the car started to blow smoke. Peyton pulled over and the car died. The noise had woken up Brooke and Lucas. Everyone got out of the car and watched it die.
"Great! How're we supposed to get to Haley now!" Nathan yelled, obviously pissed.
"Calm down, Nate! We'll find a hotel and get some sleep," Lucas said, not wanting his little brother to do anything stupid.
"Calm down! My wife is in New York with Chris! I need to get there before he tries anything. Damn it, Lucas, it's not fair! The girl you love is here with us! I have to go after the one I love." He said the last part softly, almost in tears.
Peyton and Brooke, who had been watching Nathan, had their eyes locked on Lucas. He turned to face them and sighed.
"I guess I can't hide it anymore. Brooke, I'm still in love with you," Lucas said looking into her hazel green eyes.
