Peyton was leaving for college with only a few weeks left to be with her friends. As things begin to get rocky in her relationship with Nathan, she finds comfort in an unlikely match to which she confides in and realizes that they have more in common than they ever thought. Please read and review, this story will be updated quite often while I draw inspiration from my everyday life.
Chapter Two
Peyton stared back at Nathan with confusion in her eyes. "Oh, well I was at Haley's party last night and I guess I must have hit something. I don't know, whatever. It will go away." Nathan laughed at how clumsy she was. "Well, you just got to be more careful, baby. Try not to hurt yourself like that anymore." Nathan ushered her into the living room where all of his trophies and awards were plastered everywhere on the walls. Numerous basketball championships for the Tree Hill Ravens and MVP plaques. They took a seat on the couch adjacent to the fireplace. Nathan sat close to her and began to rub her shoulder, he could tell something was plaguing her but he couldn't figure out what. "What's wrong, Peyton? You just got the best news in the word and yet you look like someone just broke your heart. What's up?" Peyton stirred out of her trance, "Huh? Oh, nothing is wrong, I am just so worried about how I am going to leave this place behind for four years." She knew she was lying to him but she didn't want to let him know how she thought she got the bruise on her chest. They sat there talking about college and Tree Hill.
Peyton stayed only for a few more minutes then she kissed Nathan goodbye, an action that made her heart sink. She walked out to her car and she felt a presence looking at her. When she reached the door she pulled the handle and turned toward the house. She noticed Dan staring at her from his bedroom window. The thought of him watching her sent a shiver down her spine and she nearly fainted. It was him that she envisioned on top of her. "But how could I mistake him for Nathan? There is no similarities at all." She knew that there was no way she could have slept with Dan, but she was drunk so how could she be sure? Peyton drove out of the driveway and headed to Karen's Café. Karen, a petite brunette, stood behind the counter and served coffee to the three people who sat in front of her. The café was packed with all of its usual customers. Andy, the teacher from the college, sat near the window looking out into the street. He always thought of himself as a detective really though the business of the world was what his classroom was all about. He had been a regular for some time, always ordering a hot chocolate, even in the summer. The bell to the door rang and Karen looked up and saw her beau waltz in. Keith was a somewhat unattractive man with brown hair and a rugged sense of style. He slinked his way over to the counter and kissed Karen lightly on the cheek. "Hey, Kare. How's business today? I would have been here earlier had someone, hint hint, had remembered to wake me this morning." Karen giggled, "I am sorry Keith. You looked so peaceful I did not want to wake you. You did have a long day at the garage yesterday. I felt you needed your rest." Keith eyed her as he ordered a café latte with no foam. Karen made his drink and sat there chatting it up.
The bell rang again and Peyton walked inside. "Hey, Karen. Have you seen Lucas? I kinda need to speak with him." Karen thought for a moment as to where her son was, "Oh. I believe he is at the River Court, Peyton. Skills came over this morning and scooped him up. Is everything okay?" Peyton assured Karen that everything was fine and thanked her for the location of Lucas. Peyton jumped into her car and drove toward the River Court. Sure enough Lucas was there along with Skills. Mouth was calling the game as always and Tim sat on the sidelines unsure of what was going on. He was the first one to notice her. "Hey, Peyton! The Tim has been waiting for you, meow!" Peyton laughed at his stubborn attempts to sound sexy and seductive. Lucas walked over to her and gave her a hug. "Hey girl. What's up?" She gripped her belt hoops tightly. "I kinda need to talk to you. Can we go somewhere private?" Lucas noticed the gleam of sadness in her eyes and agreed to go with her. "Hey, dog! Where you goin, man? We got a game to finish." Skills yelled as Lucas walked away. "Get Tim to take my spot. I'll be right back." They walked along the beach when Peyton broke the silence.
"I think I slept with Dan." Her shoulders raised as she cringed at the thought. Lucas wailed with laughter. "What the hell? Dan? My father, Dan? Is this a joke? How could you have slept with Dan? You don't even talk to him. Better yet you don't even like him, you said so yourself. Alright where is the camera cause this is too funny." Peyton grabbed him by the arm, " I am serious, Luke. You remember Haley's party last night? Well I remember going to her room and passing out. I woke up in the middle of the night with someone having sex with me and I could have sworn it was Nathan." Lucas looked at her, "Maybe it was Nathan, Peyton. You shouldn't jump the gun and assume Dan. Go ask Nathan if it was good or not, ha ha." She looked at him with tears starting to well up in her eyes, "I did ask Nathan. He told me he wasn't at the party. Which now that I remember it, he wasn't. And to add to the strangeness, Dan was watching me when I left his house this morning. I mean literally staring me into the ground. And, I can't be sure, but I think he was smiling. I don't know what to do." Lucas hugged her tightly and kissed her on the forehead. "Does Nathan know?" Peyton shook her head "no". "Good, don't tell him anything until you are sure. If this did happen you have to take it right to Dan. Lets go to my house and talk about it further. Maybe we can piece together what really happened." Lucas placed both of his hands on her head and raised her eyes to his. "I promise you, you're my best friend. We have known each other since we were kids, and we have been through a lot: you having problems with Nathan, and me having problems with Haley. I am always here for you no matter what. I won't tell anyone anything that you told me. You can trust me on that." Peyton nodded and they walked back to her car. They drove to Lucas' house and sat down to talk.
I KNOW...I KNOW. My fic is a little off, but I decided to change some things. Instead I paired the couples this way: Nathan/Peyton, Lucas/Haley, Karen/Keith, and Brooke/Jake. Jake will be introduced in the coming chapters. I figured I would clear the air cause I am pretty sure it was confusing some of you. Please give nice reviews and I will begin chapter three tomorrow. Tootles for now.