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What ….what's wrong?
Peyton was silent for what seemed like forever, then finally said, " Ummm… I think I'm pregnant"
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Peyton started sobbing harder and Brooke pulled her in for a hug. They sat there, in each other's arms for a good 30 minutes. Not saying a word, but their minds were racing.
"Don't worry, its gonna be ok." She paused, " I know how you feel" Brooke said softly.
Peyton backed away from Brooke.
"Brooke how could it be ok? We are all going to college next year. Who knows if Jake and I are even going to the same school? We don't have the time for another baby right now; we have Jenny to take care of! And I am way too young for this!" she was talking way too fast and stopped to take breath, "Oh and also, Brooke how in the world would you know how I feel? So you know what? Stop trying to comfort me with that stupid line!"
Peyton picked up her books and made her way to the door. "Wait, if you wanna help… don't tell Jake!" she said starkly. She slammed the door behind her and left Brooke standing in awe. She did know how she felt…exactly; maybe even worse. At least she was still dating Jake and she knew that he was in love with her. She needed to tell Peyton and keep her from being alone right now. She opened the door and started running down the hall after her. They were practically empty since it was a beautiful day outside and the bell had just rang for lunch. It was nice and bright, the warm sun poured down on you, and just gave the atmosphere a good mood. People were laughing and having a good time. That is if, you weren't wondering if you pregnant. Nathan, Haley, Jake and Lucas were all outside eating at the picnic tables.
"Peyton…. PEYTON?"
Brooke yelled at her friend who was storming quickly away from her and didn't seem like she was gonna stop for anything.
"Peyton, can you slow down…just for a second?"
Why did she choose to wear these wedges today? Brooke thought to herself. Of course they were super cute, but if she would've known she was gonna have to run down the hall chasing after Peyton, well run at all really, she might have chosen a different pair. Ones not so high, that didn't give her blisters if she wore them for too long, let alone run!
Peyton finally slowed down and turned around and put her hands on her hips when she realized Brooke wasn't giving up.
"What? Brooke, I am really not in the mood right now!"
Brooke caught up, out of breath and said, " Peyton, I don't wanna argue! I really do only want to help you! Look," she was finally catching her breath and paused to breath in, " You know last year, after all the drama with you and me and Lucas?"
Peyton nodded, " Do we really need to go there again?"
"Just listen…. Well I was still mad at you and it didn't feel right to talk to you about it right then, but it was right around the time that Nikki came back and when we had the Boy toy auction."
"Ya" Peyton said as if to say…. go on with the story.
"I was late…like really late, and thought I was pregnant."
"With Luke?" She asked in disbelief.
"Ya. So I finally got the courage to tell him and we took an at home test. It was positive. I was absolutely scared out of my pants Peyton. I mean, at the time, I was so angry at him for what he had done to me, and now I was pregnant with his baby!"
"But what'd you do?" Peyton asked as if to say, well, u don't have a baby now…and y u defiantly didn't get fat!
" Well we went to the doctors, they took another test, and it was negative." She paused, " So I guess I kinda do know how you are feeling right now, eh?
"I am so sorry Brooke", she said, "I had no idea!"
"Its ok" Brooke smiled, putting her hands out for a hug, "How would you have known?"
They stood there for a long hug and then finally pulled back.
"Well, what do you say? Want to come to Luke's and take a test? No one has to know, and then you can now for sure. I will just tell them that you aren't feeling good and wanna be alone. I am just coming with you because…" she paused to try and think of something, " I'm there if you need anything?"
Peyton smiled, "Sure" she said giving Brooke another hug, " Thanks Brooke".
"It's gonna be ok" Brooke said reassuringly, rubbing her back.
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"Peyton must be really sick, she's been in there forever!" Nathan said, "Wait, Brooke went to get her right?
"Ya" Jake said, " If she is sick again, I am gonna have to drag her to the doctors. She has been sick a lot lately, and refuses to go to get checked out," he said worriedly.
"Don't worry man, she's probably just got a bug or something," Lucas said trying to look on the bright side.
"In attempt to change the subject, Jake asked, "Hey man, so what are you planning for Brooke at grad?"
Lucas looked at Haley, "well something I am gonna need your help on, Haley! Remind me about it later."
"Oh really, it might have to cost you though" Haley laughed.
Just then, Brooke walked up and sat beside Lucas at the end of the picnic table. He put his arm around her and said, "Hey babe" and kissed her, "what's goin on?" He could see that she seemed a little distracted.
"Ummm, Peyton's a little sick, so I am gonna bring her home kay?…" She saw the worry in Jake's eyes.
"I'll come too," he said.
"Ahh, no that's really ok, Jake. She kind of wants to be alone right now. I am just here if she needs anything," remembering what she and Peyton had rehearsed, "and really, I should start that speech of mine! I can do that while she is napping".
"Oh…ok. Tell her to call me if she needs anything".
Brooke reached across the table and took Jake's hand in hers," Don't worry". She paused, "well, she is waiting in the car, I got to go".
"umm, how are you bringing her home? We walked here Brooke!" Lucas laughed.
"Her car Broody! We'll be at home kay Luke? Jake can you walk to Lucas' and then take Peyton back to your house after school?"
"Sure" he said," No problem".
"Great. Bye baby" Brooke said to Lucas. She put her hand on his chest and gave him a passionate kiss he wasn't expecting. When she pulled away she looked at Nathan and Haley. "See you guys later", she said, and before leaving, gave Lucas another quick kiss, "Love you".
"Love you too, see you later".
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On the way home, they drove passed the drug store and Brooke ran in to get a pregnancy test. When they got to Luke's, Peyton went straight to the bathroom.
They sat eagerly on the bed; neither of them saying a word. There was too much to say to even say anything at all.
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At school, Haley had already left for class and Luke signaled for Nathan and Jake to stay back for a minute.
"So guys, what do you have planned for prom?" Lucas asked them as they slowly were making there way to class together.
" Well I haven't thought much about it actually. I have kinda been preoccupied with the whole Nikki business" he paused for a second trying to think of something, " got any ideas?" he laughed.
Lucas chuckled, "Well actually, lucky for you, I have already rented a limo. I am gonna pick up Brooke at like 7:30…I can pick you and Peyton up at 8ish and then Nate, you and Hales shortly after that?"
"Thanks man, but I rented a horse and buggy again. Hopefully this time we will get to ride it! But maybe we can ride home with you guys, is that ok?"
"Sure man, it'll be fun, and Jake, 8 o'clock?" Lucas asked.
"Sounds great! Peyton will love it." Jake said. He didn't say it, but he knew he would love it just as much as her.
"Hey Nate"? Lucas asked right before they walked into class, "I need to talk to Haley too, so can you tell her to wait up after school?"
"Sure" Nathan said a little confused.
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Meanwhile, Haley was already practicing on the piano in the music room. Tree Hill High had a pretty good music program, and luckily for her, the ability to record at school. Also, this semester, her major assignment was to write her own song and record it. She had already gone in previously and laid down the guitar track and today was gonna be the piano and vocals. Her teacher walked in as she was humming the tune of the song to warm up her voice.
"You ready miss. James?" her teacher asked.
" James-Scott…actually, and yes. I think I am gonna record the vocals first. Is that ok?" she asked hesitantly. She knew it really didn't matter because she already had the guitar recording to sing to. That's all she really needed. She was ready to record the song. It meant so much to her. It captured the feeling she felt when she thought of her relationship with Nathan. They had been through some tough times, but she knows that if they believe in each other and trust their love, they can make it through anything.
Haley stood up and left the control room. She stood behind the microphone and put on the headsets. For most people in her class, this was an opportunity of a lifetime. For her, she was no stranger to this setting. For two months she had been on tour, doing exactly this. Recording and performing live. She was ready to record this song.
Her teacher in the control room started the guitar track. Haley pictured Nathan's face in her head and whispered soflty, " This is for you baby".
"In every life there are detours on dirt gravel roads,
Sometimes it feels like there's just no right way to go,
There'll be times you'll go crazy,
And times you'll break down,
Always something that stands in your way...
Chorus:
Just keep your eyes on me
Never lose site of me and
This love
Nothing can come between
Us when we're following
This love
This love...
Everybody is bound to feel lost now and then,
But I'll be the one thing, that'll be there for you 'til the end,
Through good days and bad
The ups and the downs
Don't you ever let go of your dreams,
Ooooooooh
Chorus:
Just keep your eyes on me
Never lose site of me and
This love
Nothing can come between
Us when we're following
This love
Bridge:
I'll be your northern star
When everything's dark
I will shine for you
Shine for you...
Chorus:
Just keep your eyes on me
Never lose site of me
This love
Nothing can come between
Us when we're following
This love
Just keep your eyes on me
Never lose site of me
This love
Nothing can come between
Us when we're following
This love
Ohh uh-huh
Ohh
This love"
She took the headphones off and stepped away form the mic, slightly teary eyed. She felt happy though. It was just the emotion of the song. She went back into the control room and the teacher knew he didn't have to say anything. He played it back so she could hear it. It was perfect. She got shivers when she heard it. It was not only probably the best song she had sang, but likely, the best she had written, and by far, the most meaningful.
She sat behind the piano and was ready to start when the bell rang.
"We will just pick up where we left off tomorrow Haley. You did an excellent job today. I mean really" the teacher paused, "amazing!"
"Thank you. That means a lot" she picked up her things and headed for the door. Nathan was already standing there.
"Oh, hey baby!" she aid surprised and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"How'd it go?"
"Perfect, I love you, you know that right?
"Ya I do…Love you too"
"Ready to go? Before we turn into a Halmark card?" she laughed.
"Umm, ya, you have to go see Lucas before you go though. He said he wanted to talk to you. I'll meet you at Luke's? I'm gonna start walking with Jake, he wants to see Peyton."
"Oh, ok. Love you!" She kissed him and watched as he walked away.
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Haley met up with Luke at the front doors of the school.
"Hey Luke! What's up?"
"Hey" he hugged her, "so…" they started walking, " are you busy tomorrow night?"
"No, I don't think so…. why?"
"Would you be interested in helping me pick out a gift for Brooke for prom?"
"That's it?….of course!"
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At Luke's the pregnancy test was ready. Peyton went into the bathroom to get it and gave it to Brooke before even looking at it herself. She couldn't do it.
Brooke turned it over so that she could see the results, "Positive" she said quietly. "Hold on, don't panic…" she said more to reassure herself than Peyton. " We have to find out for sure. I think I might have another one in the bathroom." She remembered buying an extra one when she had gone through this same scenario. She walked back into the bathroom, leaving Peyton sobbing on the bed. Not only was she extremely stressed out and sick, but was absolutely exhausted from all of the Nikki issues she had dealt with lately.
Brooke was searching through the medicine cabinet, pushing aside tons of her own stuff that had taken over Lucas's bathroom when she came across a prescription bottle…. prescribed to Lucas. It read, " Lucas Eugene Scott, HCM. One tablet daily" She dropped the bottle and their was a knock on the door.
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so that's it! How was it? I know it took longer than I thought it would...I had some difficulty with my computer. Reviews always help me and don't be afraid to give me suggestions on what should happen. Tell me what you like and what you dont like. Thanks so much for all the reviews so far, they have helped me a lot. SOOOO please review and I hoped you liked the chapter! --LISA