Kidman5 and AriTwist thanks for continuing to read the story I'm glad its keep you and everyone else who is continuing to read it interested. Anyboy who is reading that likes or dislikes the story please review it and tell me your reasons for either. I would appreciate it.

An interesting note, I went to see Jimmy Eat World play on Monday night in the Ulster Hall in Belfast. They were pretty damn good, they played a few songs off the Futures album and some songs I didn't know. On a disappointing note they didn't play Kill or 23 my two favourite songs of theirs. Ah well but I think everyone who likes 23 will agree it would be amazing to hear that live.

His eyes opened and scanned the room to find five teenagers all with concerned looks on their faces and a smiling Tim. "Can someone please tell me what he is smiling about? Nathan nudged Tim with his elbow. "What?" Tim exclaimed. "I'm going to take Dim and get some coffee, anybody want some?" Nathan asked. "We'll go with you" Brooke said as she grabbed Jake and led him out of the room. Haley and Peyton were the only two left in the room, and were seated on either side of Lucas' bed each with one of his hands in each of theirs.

"Why am I in the hospital?" Lucas asked as he finally realised where he was. "Oh so you know where you are. Well maybe if you weren't playing basketball when you might have a heart condition, we might not be here." Lucas was taken aback by his best friends comment. "You know that was a real jackass thing to do, and your lucky I'm not going to tell your mom and you have your brother to thank for that. I'm warning you though, if you do something that stupid again Nathan won't stop me." Haley left go off his hand and quickly made her way out of the room not giving him a chance to respond. "HALEY?" it was too late she was gone and his yell resounded in the room. "I think she may be pissed at you" Peyton was still sitting beside him with his hand in hers. He managed a small laugh. "What happened?" he asked. "You guys finished playing basketball and as we were getting into the cars you had fainted on the court" she answered.

"I'm glad you're okay" Peyton smiled as she said this and it got Lucas' attention. "Wow did Peyton Sawyer just smile" he mocked. However her facial expression changed, as she moved her hand away from his and hit him in the chest. "Damn Peyton what the hell was that for" "I'm glad your okay but what are you playing at Lucas. You could have a heart condition!" she answered. "Could have" he snapped back. "Why didn't you tell me?" she was looking directly into his eyes as he replied. "Well as you said we weren't exactly friends now were we?" he regretted opening his mouth as he watched her face fall. "Peyton, I'm sorry I didn't mean that." Peyton was hurt and she wanted to get away from him as quickly as she could, she rose to her feet and began walking away from him. "Peyton please, I'm sorry!" "I'll talk to you later Luke." "PEYTON!" his last call was in vain. She nearly knocked Nathan and Jake down as she left the room. "You go after her Jake, I think I need to talk to Lucas." Nathan says pointing at his brother, Jake nods and follows Peyton trying to catch up with her.

N: You really have a way with the ladies bro. Firstly Haley's pissed and now Peyton.

L: Can you apologize to Haley for me.

N: No, you made that mess you're clearing it up.

L: Yeah I guess your right.

N: Luke what are you doing man? What's it gonna take for you to get the test, you wanna end up like Dan?

L: We don't even know what happened to me yet. I'm not gonna even consider taking the test until I talk to Peyton.

N: Well that's your second stop after Haley. Luke you need to stop putting it off, tell her or I will.

L: Okay Okay I will, tonight.

"Lucas Scott" the doctor was standing directly behind Nathan. "Well Mr Scott, your blood tests came back clear and everything else seems to be fine. Have you been under any extra stress lately?" Lucas chuckled "You could say that." "Well that is the only possible explanation for why you fainted. You're free to go, just take it easy" the doctor turned and walked out of the room. "Well big brother I suppose I should take to the apartment." "Yeah time to face the music" Lucas groaned.

By the time Jake had caught up with Peyton she was standing with her back to the wall of one of the many corridors in the hospital. Her head was in her hand and the tears were flowing. "You need a friend?" Jake studied as she raised her head and looked straight at him. She threw her arms around Jake's neck and pulled him closer to her, crying uncontrollably into his chest. "So that's a yes then" Jake said with a chuckle. Peyton laughed at this as she pulled away from Jake, wiping the tears from her eyes and from her cheeks. "I owe you an apology Jake. I'm sorry I snapped at you, you just caught me at my worst." Jake smiled at Peyton before replying "It's in the past, plus I know you weren't pissed at me for leaving." "I was a little pissed" she responded. "But I think that someone else hurt you more by leaving." Peyton knew that he was right.

Lucas Scott, the boy she didn't want to get to know at first, this was mainly due to the influence of her then boyfriend and his brother Nathan. At the time when they first got to know each other Lucas was the anti-Nathan. Nathan was an ass, he didn't know how to treat, she was pretty sure he cheated on her but never found out for definite and he was too involved with basketball or Dan to pay her the attention she deserved. Lucas on the other hand was the opposite of Nathan. He was mysterious, quiet and kept to himself. He was considerate, sensitive and caring. He was intriguing, he kinda reminded her of herself. He treated her the way she deserved to be treated, well right up until he slept with Nikki. He liked her art and convinced her that it wasn't a waste of time and that she had a talent. Lucas revealed her feelings about her dad not being around, so that the two could spend more time together and possibly become a family again.

Even in the hard times he was there for her, when she went to identify the body he was by her side the whole time and even though they hadn't really talked since he got back, he came to see her after the whole DYKE thing. He called Jake for her, it was exactly what she needed at the time. Then it all changed when he slept with Nikki, she knew she loved Lucas then and she was pretty sure he felt the same way. Their feelings for each other were deep, much deeper than his feelings ever were for Brooke. After Brooke found out, Peyton didn't want to hurt her further by dating Lucas, so she sacrificed the boy she loved.

FLASHBACK

L: Wow you're kinda hot.

P: Yeah?

They laugh.

L: So look I know we're just hanging out but I got ya a gift.

P: Dude you shouldn't have.

L: I know but I did.

P: Alright, well good give to me, I love gifts.

END FLASHBACK

That was supposed to be a great night, Lucas and I could enjoy ourselves and be friends again, maybe more. I mean Brooke and I weren't exactly friends anymore so why should she stand in the way, but then it all changed when I found out about Nikki. I thought we were in the same place but how could he do that to me.

"Peyton, Peyton!" her thoughts were interrupted by Jake who was waving his hand in front of her facing trying to get her attention. "You kinda zoned out on me there, is everything okay?" "Can you just take me home?" she asked. "Yeah but I kinda need to show you something first okay?" "Okay" she replied. He put his arm around her and she rested her head on his shoulder, as they made their way out of the hospital.

Naley's apartment

Nathan opened the door and entered first, with Luke following close behind. Haley was in the kitchen preparing dinner, she heard the door open and began speaking but stopped midway and she turned and fixed her eyes on Lucas.

"Why is he here, I'm still mad at him?" she asked her husband as directly avoided Lucas. "I'm out, you two talk" Nathan opened the door and exited. "Sooo, I fainted because of stress, nothing to do with my heart" Lucas stood facing the small brunette waiting a response. "And?" "Hales what more do you want me to say, I sorry I was an ass but I don't want to know" he replied. "What's it going to take for you to wake up?" she snapped back. "None of us want to lose you, your mom, Keith, me, Nate, Brooke, Peyton and Jake. We all need you in our lives. You're being really selfish." Haley was beginning to cry.

"Hales please don't cry" he said pulling her into his arms. "Luke I have every right to be upset, I couldn't cope without you." "I'm not going anywhere" Lucas answered. "Lucas I nearly lost you once in that car accident and you don't know what's going to happen tomorrow or the day after" she was visibly shaken as she reminded herself of that time. "Lucas get the DAMN TEST!" "Hales I can't" Haley looked into his eyes and could tell he was hiding something. "Why?" she answered. "Because I have to sort out my heart before I take the test, ok you happy now" Lucas looked vulnerable after admitting it.

H: Then what are you still doing here.

L: I was coming to apologize and…

H: You know you should be talking to Peyton, why are you putting this off?

L: Because I can't face rejection.

H: How do you know you're going to be rejected, you are assuming the worst but you will never know until you talk to Peyton.

L: Haley….

H: Go! Now! And I don't want you back here until you've done it.

L: Hale….

H: No, Get out of here and go to her.

With that Lucas gave Haley a hug and left. This was it now or never.

They entered Jake's house and as soon as they did her eyes caught the sight of the crib. "Jenny" she exclaimed as she ran over to the crib full of delight. "Can I pick her up?" an overly excited Peyton asked Jake. "She's awake, so sure, she missed you" he replied. "And I missed you too sweetie" she said picking her up. "You never told me she was back" she looked at Jake for the answer. "Well I wanted to surprise you, something a friend said made me realise it was time to come home, both of us." "Lucas?" Jake nodded. "Well it's good to have you back both of you" she said as she pulled him into a hug while holding onto Jenny. "Yeah it's good to back" Jake said.

P: She's grown so much.

J: Yeah I know it's amazing.

P: Yeah it is. Listen I don't wanna leave but I kinda need to get back to the house. Can I come back later?

J: Yeah, you know you're always welcome here.

P: Bye Jenny, Bye Jake.

She placed Jenny into her father's arms and gave Jake a hug before she left.

Sawyer House

She entered the empty house like she did day in and day out and went straight for her bedroom, like she always did. But on this occasion she walked in to find the tall blonde shaven headed boy sitting on her bed waving a white tissue. "Forgive me?" he looked up into her eyes. "I haven't decided yet" she replied. "C'mon Peyton I'm sorry, I was really annoyed and I didn't mean to take it out on you" he pleaded. "Well you're gonna have to make it up to me" she replied. "What do you have in mind?" he asked intrigued. "Nuh uh, this is all on you" she replied. He laughed at this "Listen now that I'm here I kinda need to talk to you." He was nervous. "Yeah I kinda need to talk to you too."

He was about to declare his feelings when the phone rang. Saved by the bell he thought. "You gonna get that?" he asked. "Nah I'll let the machine get it. Now what did you want to say?" she answered. "Lately I've been feeling….." Lucas was cut of by the beep on the answering machine. "Peyton its Rick, you still want this stuff or not? Get back to me." Peyton looked from the machine towards Lucas. He just stared into her hazel eyes, waiting for something, anything.

The chapter title is a lyric from Keane's song Everybody's Changing.