Author's Note: Now this gets a bit sexual, no explicit content, which is why it's rated T. It's the usual One Tree Hill type. So yeah. I know in the show they already had sex, so I tried my best to make it fit. Enjoy!

"Yes…" she said in a quiet voice. She looked at Jake, then put the rose down on the table, wiping her tears. She was happy; she didn't know why she had tears. Glancing at him, she saw his eyes were still closed, and he was still biting his lower lip. Resting her hand on his cheek, she stood up a little and leaned forward, kissing him. She slowly pulled away, ending the kiss, slowly and easily. She sat back down, sliding her hand down his arm, interlocking their fingers. Now Peyton had a look of desire in her eyes as well. An urge came over her. Peyton heard the back door, which meant Karen had left. The urge and desire grew stronger, and she stood up, taking Jake's hands, leading him to the back…

Jake looked up at her, not knowing what to say. He smiled, happy; she had said yes, that made his night. When she kissed him, a feeling of shock came over him, he kissed back, and as she pulled away, he let her interlock fingers with him. Hearing the back door close as well, he looked back, and then glanced back at Peyton. He got up, following her, as they went to the back. When Peyton leaned against the wall, he inched closer to her, so close, their faces, so close, that their breath mingled together. Placing his hands on her hips, he leaned in for a kiss and Peyton slips her arms around his neck, kissing him. The kiss grew into a deeper more passionate kiss, as Peyton took her arms from around Jake's neck and slipped them up his chest, inside his shirt. Slowly, Jake started to pull off Peyton's shirt, deepening the kiss, loving every moment, as it reminded them of the first kiss they had shared, but now, the passion and desire in both of them grew. A smile crept across Peyton's face as she continued the kiss, playing along, slowly unbuttoning Jake's shirt. She slipped it off his arms, and pulled back from the kiss, taking a few breaths, then leaning back towards Jake, continuing the kiss, this one starting strong and passionate, as she ripped his undershirt. Jake smirked to himself, continuing along with the kiss. When Peyton ended the first one, he quickly pulled off her shirt and pushed her back against the wall, his hands sliding up the front of her body. When he reached her breasts, he made his way to her back, starting to slowly, but surely work on undoing her bra.

Peyton ran her hands up and down Jake's chest and back, taking breaths every now and then, but returning to a more deep, passionate kiss each time. Were they ready? That was the only question that ran through her mind, but she tended to ignore it a little and continued, the urge growing inside her, like a sickness just growing, growing inside. With both of them shirtless, she started to unbuckle his belt, and undo his pants, and afterward running her hand back up his chest and back, then to the back of his head, kicking off her shoes, and leaning in more for a deeper kiss.

"Mmm…" she said playfully with a little laugh, and then went on more with the kiss, she felt Jake's hands slowly ease down to her pants. It sent a shiver down her spine.

Jake started to undo her pants, kissing her with a smile on his face, but just then, an image of Nikki shot through his mind. Nikki had deceived him, and left him alone with Jenny, he knew very well Peyton wouldn't do that, and he wanted it, but he didn't think he was ready. He was already a dad, and one to a baby, not to a child, a baby; he didn't think he'd be ready for another one just yet. Slowly, Jake pulled away, and got dressed.

Looking at Peyton, he sighed. "I'm sorry Peyton…I can't. Not right now. I love you a lot, and I want it…but I don't think I'm ready. I mean, I still have Jenny to take care of and…And with the whole thing with Nikki and the jail, I don't want anything to happen that I'd be responsible for to…." His voice drifted. Peyton nodded, understanding and got dressed as well, she took a few deep breaths and walked to Jake. He had been talking a bit fast though, nervous and Peyton didn't catch the jail part, forgetting all about that. She put a hand on his chest, and looked up into his eyes, and smiled.

"It's okay, Jake. I understand…I'm not sure I was ready myself after all that's happened. I mean, the dyke thing and Brooke moving and you and Jenny…it's okay." Peyton said with a slight shrug. Jake smiled, knowing Peyton would understand, and she did. Taking her hand, he led her back to the front of the café. He seated her, then when to the counter and took out their food, it was Peyton's favorite, all topping pizza . Smiling, he walked back over to the table and set the pizza on the table and sat down.

"I know it's not your dad's, but it's the best I could do." He smiled.

Peyton smiled and laughed a little, lowly, to herself when she saw what was to be served. Looking at Jake, she noticed him wink at her, and she shook her head, burying her face in her hands, then looked back up, as Jake served the food. She poured champagne into their classes, and they made a little toast, taking a sip. She swirled her drink around in her glass a bit, secretly glancing at Jake. When Jake was done serving their food, they both started to eat. Peyton nodded slightly, as if agreeing or enjoying the taste of their dinner. On each side of the table, where they sat, was the normal place setting, then in the middle of the table, sat a white porcelain vase with the single red rose, and two candles, one on each side of the vase. Glancing off to the side a little, starting to stare off into space, as she started to think about tonight. It was perfect to far. A romantic dinner with Jake, alone, not exactly what she had expected, but better.

Author's Note: Well, I hope you enjoyed Chapter 2, please R&R. Thank youuuu. +Leandra