Nathan looked at Haley in awe. "I had no idea you could sing, but you were amazing."
"Thanks Nate. It means a lot to me that you liked it."
"Yeah, I mean you're really amazing, I can definitely see you putting out an album and going out on tour."
Haley just looked him in the eyes and kissed him.
"Well, well, I'm glad you're getting your men and all but I just want to play so could you just get on with it," the stranger said.
Nathan looked over at the guy and smirked, "Are you giving my girl trouble because if you are, just know that I'd beat anyone's ass that gives my girl a problem."
The guy just got freaked out and shook his head no.
"Good to know. Hales I'll let you get back to your job."
Haley went back on stage.
"Here from who-knows where, Chris Keller," she said with lack of enthusiasm when she said his name.
While Chris was playing Brooke was sitting by herself until Lucas came to her, "Brooke don't be so down, the night is still young" he said patting her on the back.
I'll let you know, when it comes, when it comes, I'll let you know, but don't stay up for me, don't wait up for me, if I'm not home
Brooke just smiled and nodded, she still had hope because if he didn't come, she would be forced to move on.
Peyton walked over to Lucas. "You know you're a great guy. Helping Brooke out with this guy she's obviously hung up on."
"Thanks Peyt. I just hope he listens, not only for Brooke but for himself and his daughter," once the words left his mouth he realized his mistake.
Peyton was just confused once the word daughter was uttered, "Lucas, this guy has a daughter? Who is he because as far as I know there is no guy on the basketball team with a baby?"
"Damnit. I wasn't supposed to say anything. I promised him and Brooke."
"Lucas come on you can tell me. This is my best friend and my boyfriend who know, I feel as though I should know by association."
Lucas looked at her seriously, "promise you won't tell anyone?"
Peyton knew he was serious, "I promise Lucas."
Lucas pulled her into one of the stock rooms.
"Just had to make sure no one could hear us. Peyton what I'm about to tell you can't leave the room. The guy that Brooke likes and that has a daughter is Jake Jagielski."
Peyton just looked shocked and she just stared at Lucas taking in all that he said, "OMG! It all makes sense. He was always late for practice and leaving early and Brooke had even gone so far as to call him gay. And you, he's like your best friend on the team, it makes sense that Brooke went to you. But I still can't believe he has a baby."
Lucas smiled as he watched her piece everything together.
"So Brooke is waiting for him because he's been keeping his baby a secret from everyone?"
"Yeah he's keeping Jenny, that's his daughter's name, away from everyone because he doesn't know how the town will react but I talked to him because my mom did that with me and it made me feel like she was ashamed of me and although I know his reasons, from experience I can speak for Jenny."
Peyton looked at him sadly, "I'm sorry Lucas. I mean I don't know anything of the situation but I doubt your mom was ever ashamed of you. I don't see how anyone could you're a great guy."
Their eyes locked, it was one of those few moments when Peyton Sawyer opened up and Lucas was just happy that he got to see it.
Lucas cupped her face with his hands and kissed her. It started out slow and tender but soon became heated and Peyton was pinned against the door, each kiss becoming more urgent when a knock at the door interrupted them.
"Luke I don't even want to think what you're doing in there with Peyton because I will just get grossed out but I think there's something you should see."
"Haley. It's ok to have these feelings for me. You're a girl, I'm a good looking guy, but it has to stop there, you've got a boyfriend and I've got a girlfriend. Nothing can come of this."
"Haha Luke you're so hilarious I can die from laughter," she deadpanned.
"What's so important you had to interrupt us." He said at Peyton who was blushing being caught by Haley.
"Well, if you hadn't so rudely joked about some weird Joey loves Dawson scenario I would have already told you that Brooke's guy showed up."
Peyton looked up, "Jake's here?"
Haley looked confused, "What how did all of you know before me, this is so unfair."
Lucas laughed, "Its ok Hales. I'm sure Nathan didn't know either."
The three walked over to where Nathan and Brooke were and just watched as Jake introduced himself.
"Hey I'm Jake, some of you may already know me," he said looking at Brooke nervously. "I was inspired to come here by a friend who said that I could hurt some people I care for by not coming. Well long story short, this baby girl next to me is my daughter Jenny and this song I'm gonna sing is dedicated to Brooke Davis. I wouldn't be here tonight if it weren't for you."
And I'll give up forever to touch you
Because I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now
When all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
Because I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment, your truth in you lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
Because I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
Because I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
Because I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
Brooke was completely happy that he had come and that he had sung for her, she didn't even wait for him to come down, she ran up the stage and jumped on him, kissing him so hard he almost fell down.
Once they were off the stage, Peyton went up to introduce the next act because Haley was making out with Nathan somewhere and Deb was busy in the kitchen.
"Here for an encore performance, Chris Keller."
"Thank you blondie. Seeing how nice you were to Chris Keller. This song is for you sugar."
Well you can say what you want or take what you want, choose the moods that you fake when you want, you said your life couldn't get much better then where you're at well aren't you glad
Peyton smiled at Chris but once she saw Lucas' face that smile turned into a face of worry.
Lucas went up to her, "Do you know that guy?"
"No Luke I don't. I just introduced him and he dedicated that song to me is all. I don't even know anything about him."
"Well he seems to have taken a liking to you."
"That's crazy, and even if he did, you're the only guy for me Lucas Scott."
Lucas seemed to ease up but he couldn't help but get a weird feeling from Chris Keller.
"That guy just won't stop. He harasses you and then he hits on Peyton. If I were Lucas I would have beaten his ass by now."
"Nathan! He's just some musician, Peyton and I don't even know him and hopefully he'll be gone soon, besides, Peyton would be dumb to even like that guy, especially when she has Lucas."
"Still the way he treated you, you should have kicked him out."
"I just wanted people to perform and besides despite his annoying personality he's a good singer and the customers enjoyed his performance."
"Whatever. But if that creep bothers you anymore Hales, you tell me. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way."
"Ok I'll tell you, but let's enjoy the rest of the night. Your mom said we could cut out early and she'd clean up. Let's get out of here."
"Your wish is my command madam. How about the rivercourt?"
"The rivercourt?"
"Yeah, Lucas invited me and some of the team to play with some of his friends, it's gonna be fun, I'm missing some basketball and this game will be for fun and nothing to do with my dad."
"Alright. Just because you need something positive and I think your friendship with Lucas is positive enough."
"Whoa there matchmaker, Lucas and I aren't going to have slumber parties and try on each other's clothes."
"Whatever babe; the rivercourt awaits."
Lucas walked over to where Brooke and Jake were at; they gave each other a man hug.
"Hey man a bunch of us are gonna play over at the rivercourt, want to join us."
"I'd love to but you know with Jenny…"
"Jake, I'm still here, I mean if the guys are going I can watch her along with Peyton and possibly even tutor girl. Besides I'll teach her some cheerleading moves so she can cheer on her daddy."
"See. Come on Jake."
"Sure why not, haven't played out of practice for a while."
"Great. That's the spirit!"
Lucas saw Chris talking to Peyton and walked their way.
He just interrupted and said "Hey I'm Lucas, Peyton's boyfriend."
"Hey man. You're really lucky. I've never seen a girl with a taste in music as good as Peyton's."
"It's not that great," she stated trying not to push Lucas over the edge.
"Yeah I am lucky. Peyton's taste in music is great, especially that mix she gave me," he turned to Peyton, "we were gonna go to the rivercourt to play basketball, I think everyone has left already."
"Okay baby, well it was nice meeting you Chris but I've got to cheer my man on."
"Nice meeting you too Peyton Sawyer," he said back
After the couple walked out, Chris said to himself, "but soon you'll be cheering me on at my concerts."
Rivercourt
Peyton walked over to where Brooke was sitting with Jenny and sat down next to her, "Hey B Davis! I'm so glad your boytoy showed up."
"Yeah me too P Sawyer! Jake is just great and this little girl here is adorable, she has the makings of a Ravens cheerleader."
"I'm happy for you Brooke. I know you wanted a boyfriend, a guy that would treat you right and I think Jake is that guy, plus you look great with Jenny."
"I know huh. I could take her shopping with us and buy her cute little outfits and other outfits that a dad like Jake would never approve of. You know he told me he loved me and I know its fast but its how I feel too. Jake may not be rich but the way he treats me, the way he cares makes me feel like a princess."
"That's awesome Brooke. Everything was going so smooth with me and Lucas but now he's"
"Oh no, problems in Leytonville?"
"Leytonville?"
"Well you know how all the celebrity couples have their names combines: Brangelina, Dashton, the now defunct Bennifer and Bennifer Part II. Well Lucas and Peyton is Leyton and Nathan and Haley are just so adorable, they're Naley and now I can call Jake and I Bake."
"Only you would think our couples name up Brooke."
"Yes because I think it's cute. So what's wrong with you and Lucas?"
"You know that musician that played, what was his name, Chris Keller."
"Ahh the cocky, arrogant dude with weird pants?"
Peyton rolled her eyes, "That's the one. Well I guess he was hitting on me when I introduced him to perform and Lucas has been all weird about it. I mean I guess I understand the jealousy because I probably would be too but I don't get why after me assuring him that that guy has nothing on him."
"Peyton. This guy is bad news, I mean he may good at singing but he's causing problems and you don't even really know him. The fact that you're talking to me about not understanding his whole issue leaves me worried P Sawyer. Lucas is going to naturally be jealous of guys hitting on you, but you defending that guy's actions leaves me to think you don't feel the same way Lucas feels about you and let me tell you something Peyton, talking to him some days after you ran off at Dan's party, that boy doesn't deserve any heartache so please don't lead him on."
"Brooke I'm not leading him on. With Lucas I think, I think I'm in love with him. I mean there has never been anyone to get me like he gets me and the way he looks at me gives me the chills, and I mean that in a good way, those eyes of his are just, they make me melt and he doesn't think my music taste is crazy, I think he likes everything I play and when he's feeling down or depressed I just want to make him feel better, sometimes to a point where I'm exhausting myself. I just want to give him my all, but I'm scared that my all won't be enough for him and that he'll realize that and leave me all alone."
"Aww P Sawyer, it seems like you truly have fallen for him. But Lucas won't leave you, believe me, you're all that he wants, I've seen the way he looks at you and it's a look every girl wants but what I think will make Lucas and will make you feel better is if you tell him how you feel and forget that Chris guy."
"Thanks Brooke. Who would've thought you'd be giving me relationship advice?"
"I know it's so weird. But lately I've been good with advice. I think Jagielski has been rubbing off on me. It's also weird for me to be going steady with any guy but especially Jake."
"Whatever it is, thanks best friend," Peyton said hugging Brooke, Jenny giggled as they hugged and Brooke spoke, "this girl is so going shopping with us."
Sorry for taking so long butI had severe writer's block for this fic butI think I'm good now. So here is a new chapter, hope you like it. Songs in this chapter are "When It Comes" by Tyler Hilton, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls and Glad by Tyler Hilton.