A/N: Man it's been a long time since I've updated this story. I got so distracted with my other ones that I just forgot. I have a day off from school today so I thought why not finally post the next chapter. I was just sitting here on the computer and actually got two reviews, which shocked me because I haven't touched this story in so long and I figured maybe its time to rectify that. So just to recap this is the missing scene from the previous chapter between Haley and Peyton.
Chapter 5: Back to reality Pt.2
"Tell who what?" Peyton asked as she approached the group."
"Tell you about me and Lucas." Brooke informed her outright. No reason to beat around the bush.
"We're together, or back together whatever you prefer."
"Oh, that's great… I'm happy for you two." Although she meant it to be sincere Peyton wasn't sure if she felt that way or not.
"Thanks Peyt, that means a lot." Brooke said while hugging her best friend.
"Okay well, I have to get to class so I'll see you guys later or something." After speaking Peyton turned her back o the shocked expressions of the group and turned the corner.
"I find it hard to believe she's okay with this when she runs away after she finds out." Nathan interjected.
"Maybe I should talk to her."
"Let me." Haley offered to Brooke. She didn't wait for a response and before Brooke could even open her mouth Haley had disappeared.
"Hey Peyton wait up." Haley called out the retreating form of her friend.
Peyton stopped in the doorway and waited for Haley to catch up.
"Why did you run off so fast. Aren't you happy for Brooke and Lucas?"
"To tell you the truth I'm not really sure. I mean I'm happy that Brooke has someone and that she's in a healthy relationship but I just feel weird I guess."
"Do you still love Lucas?"
Peyton pondered the question that Haley had just presented. Do I still love Lucas? Did I ever love Lucas, really?
"I don't know, I used to think I loved Lucas. That's how I justified what we did to Brooke. We loved each other and couldn't help how we felt."
"And now?"
"Now I'm confused. Brooke is my best friend and I never want to hurt her like that again. I guess I'm just sort of jealous."
"Of Brooke?"
"Both of them. I mean not because I want Lucas or anything I just want what they have. It's hard being friends with you guys. You have Nathan and now Brooke and Lucas have each other again, I guess I just kind of wish I had that." Peyton confessed.
"You'll find someone. I'm sure of that, but you might want to inform Brooke that you don't hate her for getting back together with Lucas."
Peyton nodded and continued her path through the door and out of Tree Hill High. Maybe she would find someone but until then she didn't need to be reminded of what she was missing.
When Haley was sure Peyton was gone she started to make her way back to her friends. She felt bad for Peyton, it had to be hard not having someone in her life.
"What took you so long? Did Peyton tell you anything?" Brooke inquired. She was worried about her friend, she knew her and Lucas getting back together would be awkward for Peyton but she didn't think that Peyton would take it that badly.
"I think she just needs to work through some things." Haley informed Brooke.
It wasn't her place to share what Peyton had told her. If Peyton wanted Brooke to know she would tell her on her own time. Until then Haley would keep it to herself just like Peyton had asked. Brooke was about to dig further but the sound of the bell stopped her.
"Class awaits." Lucas said holding his hand out for Brooke. "Shall we?"
"Lets do it." Brooke answered and grabbed Lucas' hand. "See you two later."
Haley and Nathan waved to the retreating couple and proceeded to their respective classes.
Brooke couldn't have been happier when the lunch bell rang.
"Yes, freedom!"
"Only for an hour though."
"You always have to kill the moment don't you tutor wife?"
Haley and Brooke exited their class and made their way to the lunch table where they would find the guys. They found them sitting at their usual table talking about basketball just like always.
" Don't you guys ever talk about anything else?" Brooke whined as she laid her head on Lucas' shoulder.
"Well what would you prefer we talk about?" Nathan inquired.
"Now you've done it." Lucas scolded
Brooke and Haley laughed while Nathan just looked on confused.
"Well I was thinking we could talk about the new Brad Pitt movie, or else I'm always open for a discussion about shoes." She answered smiling sweetly.
"And speaking of shoes, I just had a great idea!"
"Oh no, this cant be good." Lucas groaned
"This is all your fault." Lucas accused his brother.
"How is it my fault. I didn't know that asking her what she wanted to talk about would lead to this."
They looked ahead of them at Brooke and Haley who were running into another store.
"How many more things can they buy?"
Nathan looked down at the bags that surrounded them while they sat on the bench.
"You think this is bad? Brooke hasn't even hit the shoe stores yet."
Nathan just slumped down further on the bench and groaned. If he had known asking Brooke what she wanted to talk about would turn into skipping the rest of school for a trip to the mall he would have just kept talking about basketball.
"So have you learned your lesson?"
"Yes! I will never again ask Brooke what she would like to discuss."
"Good."
"Luke, Nate come on there are still more stores to go to and I need someone to carry my bags." Brooke complained from across the mall.
Lucas groaned and glared at Nathan as he picked up some of the bags and made his way towards the girls.
"Never again." Nathan muttered to himself as he picked up the rest of the bags and followed Lucas.
"Never again."
A/N2: I know it wasn't really that long but I'm trying right now to develop a plot for Peyton or else figure out a way to leave her out of it without it being strange. Next chapter I'm hoping to have up by Monday since I have an extra long weekend.