AN: Okay, so I lied, I was too anxious to update. Lol. I'd like to take this time to thank my reviewers so far.
Kyson: Kenny, I'm glad you like my story, and LOOK, I'm updating again! Hehe, enjoy.jeytonlover: Thanks for the review. I appreciate that you took the time to read it. I am updating again, 'cause I couldn't wait. . I'm also glad you like it. I will keep 'em coming as much as I can!
Jake woke up the next morning at six to find Jenny gone. At first he panicked, but then, looking around the room, he remembered that he was at Peyton's house and relaxed. He walked into the room in which Peyton and Brooke slept to find Peyton and Jenny on the bed playing with a few toys. "Where's Brooke?" He asked, curious. Just then, he heard the shower turn on and nodded. "Never mind." He cleared his throat, thinking of something to say. "Peyton, I have to..to go today. Jenny with Whitey back to my parents too." Feeling a lump in throat from tears that he tried to hold back, he looked up at the ceiling.
"I know…and Jenny's all ready. I fed her, bathed her, and…and everthing for you. She woke up earlier this morning and I wanted you to get the rest…" Peyton was bouncing Jenny in her lap until she heard Jake's voice, and Jenny, when Peyton stopped bouncing her, looked up at her dad with a puzzled, curious look on her small face. Just then, the door bell rang and Peyton looked at the bedroom door. Getting up, she handed Jenny to Jake and ran downstairs, without a word. Holding the baby, Jake turned around and watches Peyton raced downstairs and he looked at Jenny.
"You read to go, little one? Daddy's gonna miss you lots and lots. Remember, it's for your own good. I love you, baby girl." He kissed Jenny's forehead and heard Peyton answer the door. It was Whitey.
As Peyton opened the door, she had a small shocked look on her face. It was still only about 7:00am and for Whitey to come over, especially at this time, was surprising to her. "Coach? Ummm…hi. I wasn't…expecting you."
Whitey simply laughed. "Now a days, no one expects anything. People come and go like that." He snapped his fingers. In one hand his had a bag, which caught Peyton's attention. She half-smiled.
"Well, come..come in…" She stood aside by the door, allowing Whitey to walk in. "Jake and Jenny are upstairs. Jenny's already….ready to go." Peyton, staying strong, closed the door behind Whitey, wiping her eyes before any tears actually fell.
Whitey looked around. "Nice place you have here, Ms. Sawyer. You and your dad take good care of it. Oh, and by the way, Lucas stopped by earlier looking for Brooke, is she over here?" Whitey looked at the bag in his hand and put it by the steps. "Those are some clothes the Jagielski's sent for Jake in case he didn't have any to go into jail with. They wanted him to be at least a bit clean."
Both Peyton and Whitey laughed. "Thanks. Umm, yeah, actually, I called Karen last night and told her what happened to Brooke. I guess she just didn't tell Luke. Brooke is in the shower or getting dressed in my room. Jake is in my dad's room with Jenny. You can go upstairs if you want. My dad…oh, he umm... He got called for a job, so he'll be back later this week. But umm, upstairs, I think you'll find your way around. Want anything to eat or drink or anything?" she asked, trying not to make Whitey feel uncomfortable in her home. She tried to relax and nodded as Whitey said he didn't need anything at the moment and followed him up the steps.
Brooke exited Peyton's room dressed in a pair of beige sweatpants and white t-shirt with a sweater to match the pants. She waved to Whitey and waited for Peyton to come up the stairs. "I'm gonna head back over to…um…Lucas's house. I called Karen so, she um..knows or is expecting me. I'll see you tomorrow in school Coach, Ja—Peyton." Hugging Peyton, she whispered in her best friend's ear. "Things will get better, don't worry. Thanks best friend."
Peyton only nodded. "Thanks to you too. And no problem, friends are always there, right?" She looked at Jake, then back at Brooke. "Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow." As Brooke fled down the stairs, Peyton followed her, not only to close the door, but to give Whitey and Jake a little while to talk.. "Hey…uh…Brooke."
Brooke turned around before leaving through the front door. "Yeah?"
"Call me." Peyton cleared her throat as Brooke nodded and left, closing the door behind her. Walking into the kitchen, Peyton poured herself a cup of soda and stood there, leaning over the countertop, staring out the window, at the sunny day that was ahead of her.
It still pained Brooke to walk, but her injuries didn't look that bad anymore. Feeling a lot better, she walked slowly, making sure not to injure herself again. She passed her old house and a disgusted look crossed her face as she picked up her walking pace. Also passing Felix's house, Brooke remembered Felix painting "Dyke" on Peyton's locker and buried her facer in her hands for moment. When finally reaching the Scott/Roe house, Brooke realized that no one was there and just made her way to the back of the house into Lucas's room, for as usual, he left the door unlocked.
She sat down on his bed. Memories started to flood Brooke's mind, and she gulped. Brooke looked around slowly, she knew this room well, she had only been in it about one-thousand times. Letting out a sigh, she got up, and walked over to the wardrobe looking for something to wear around the house. Brooke lived here now, and she needed to get used to that. She was comfortable, but she still needed to get used to the idea. Pulling out her cell phone, Brooke realized she had missed a call. Lucas had called early. The cheerleader dialed Karen at the café, make Karen needed her there and that is why she called.
Suddenly, less than a minute later, a voice answered on the other end.
"Hello, Karen's Café."
"Hi, Karen? This is Brooke Davis…"
"Brooke, oh hey! You don't have to say the Davis part, sweetie, I only know one Brooke in Tree Hill. Everything okay?"
Brooke shifted her position and picked out a pair of faded jeans and a cute red tank top. "Umm, yeah, Lucas called earlier so I was wondering if you knew what happened?"
Karen's voice has a kind of confused and concerned tone in it hearing this. "Well, he didn't tell me anything. Did you make it home?"
"Yep. Got home no less than…10 minutes ago, maybe?"
"Okay, good. Hey, Brooke, I was wondering, if you had nothing planned today, if you could help out at the café for a bit? Nothing major, just to move and organize a few things in the back."
Brooke bit the bottom of her lip and thought, to see if she has anything planned for today.
Well, she thought, I already have my clothes out and maybe I should put on a kind of good impression to stay here? Yea, that'd work.
"Sure, Ms. Roe—"
"Karen." Karen cut off on the other end. "Call me Karen, dear."
"Oh…well, I'd love to help you out, Karen. I don't have anything planned and I was just going to change into some more comfortable clothes. I'll be over soon."
"Okay, thanks, Brooke, I really appreciate it."
"No problem, Ms… Karen."
A slight chuckle was heard on the other end. "Alright. See you then."
"See you." Brooke hung up. She stared at the clothes she had just picked out and placed on the bed. Deciding that they didn't need to be ironed, she quickly changed, before Lucas or someone came.
Quickly after she got dressed, Brooke applied her make-up and brushed her hair.
"Beautiful, Brooke." She told herself with a smirk.
Now she had to figure out a way to get there. She picked up her care keys and her purse. Leaving through the back, she walking around to the front of the house.
"I hope Broody brought my car over here. He was supposed to, if he didn't, I'll…"
She stopped, seeing her Volkswagen Beetle waiting, parked across the street.
Perfect. She thought as she walked across to meet it. Unlocking it, she got in. It was cleaner than the last time she drove it. Lucas must've taken it to the shop. Wait, no he couldn't. It's Dan's place now, isn't it? Did he do it himself? Brooke questioned about the car in her mind. She started the car, removing the thought from her mind. Driving the car easily out of the parking spot, she made her way down to the café.
AN: Bleh, I will make up for the shortness in th eoncoming chapters, I promise! x.x From chap 10 I wil try.