THREEA MISUNDERSTANDING
Jake walked down the Tree Hill High halls trying to look for a certain blonde. he spotted Peyton at her locker and walked up quietly. She jumped as he put his arms around her. She whipped around to face Jake...the Jake.
"Hi." she said flatly.
"Wanna do something after school? I'm back for good this time!" Jake said with a bright smile, knowingly.
"Uhh-" she was cut off by the bell, silently thanking God. "Gotta go to class." she mumbled walking hurriedly past him. He watched her go with confusion.
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Peyton walked into History class with tears in her eyes, taking a seat. She looked to the back of the room and noticed Lucas was absent..again. She knew because she had practically every class with him. She felt so guilty. She felt eyes on the back of her head and turned around to see Haley glaring at her. Peyton gave a small smile, but Haley just looked away. Mr. Allen started the class, boring as usual, and she drew all hour, as usual. His class wasn't all that hard to follow. Her drawing was of her and Lucas...and the baby. She wasn't sure about him/her yet. Lucas didn't let her finish: she needed to tell him that Jake wasn't the maybe baby's father, he was. Peyton knew this was going to be hard. Everyone hated her and Lucas was avoiding her, and she doesn't blame him. She knew she was a horrible person. She even wondered what lead her to cheat. She jumped as the bell rang.
"Watch it." Haley stated, rushing past. Peyton ran to the bathroom and cried her eyes out.
Brooke noticed Peyton trying to sneak into formation at practice. She also noticed Peyton had been crying. But Peyton also knew she wasn't supposed to be cheering. After all, she could be pregnant. but who cares when life's this bad, right?
"Alright girls, 5 minutes!" Brooke yelled so she could talk to her former best friend. Hey, she had a heart, too.
"Hey gurlie! You ok?" Brooke said the peppiest she could.
"Uh, yea. Fine" Peyton said, looking toward the basket ball team.
"P.Sawyer can't lie to me. I know her like I know my fashion. Which is sayin' somethin', ya know?" Brooke said with a smile. Peyton smiled back.
"It's not the right time to talk. Come by my house later?"
"Sure friend. Anything. OK girls, back into formation."
Jake walked into practice late. He forgot completely about practice. Whitey welcomed him with open arms when Jake returned.
"Jake! I didn't let you back on the team to be late! Now go and get changed!" Whitey yelled.
"Sorry. Jenny's sick. I was with her today." Jake wasn't exactly lying, just...stretching the truth.
"Just go and get changed." Whitey stated. The rest of practice went accordingly.
Practice dragged on for Peyton. But afterward was what she was dreading. She hurried out of the gym after practice and sped home. Brooke showed up just as fast, catching Peyton at her door.
"Hey! What's wrong?" Brooke demanded, not asked.
"Peyton opened her door and as soon as she stepped inside her house, her legs gave out. She bust out in tears as Brooke rushed to her.
"Oh my God! Peyt!"
"I didn't mean to, Brooke! I don't love Jake! I love Luke! Luke!" She yelled.
"Wha-what are you talking about?" asked a confused Brooke.
"Me and Lucas...well you know that story. But I cheated on him with Jake." Peyton whispered.
"Jagelski? Peyt- I'm sorry. I'm here for you." Brooke said, she knew exactly how it all felt. She wrapped Peyton into a deep hug. Luke never forgave her for sleeping with Cris Keller. So yea, she knew guilt.
Jake walked into the house.
"You're with Lucas? Why didn't you tell me?" He asked, surprised but angry. He has grown to love Lucas like a brother. even if the feeling wasn't mutual.
"I don't know, ok? I wasn't thinking. I was just so happy that you got Jenny back and to see you, I got caught up." Peyton answered.
Jake just walked out the house. He had a lot of explaining to do. He reached Lucas' house within 10 minutes, hoping he wasn't too pissed. He knocked like crazy. Lucas finally opened the door. His eyes changed from pain to anger.
"What the hell are you doing at my house?" Lucas exploded. "How dare you?"
"Luke man, listen. I didn't know! She never told me you two were together."Jake said in defense.
"How dare you blame her?" Lucas went for Jake, but Jake ducked fast.
"DUDE! Please listen to me!" He continued when Lucas didn't answer. "I honestly had no clue. She came to see Jen-" Lucas cut Jake off.
"I know."
"Then please, man, don't do this. Don't isolate yourself. You're better than that." Jake watched as Lucas softened.
"Thanks I guess." Lucas mumbled. Jake hid a smile.
"So please, Friends?'' Jake held out his hand.
"Yea." Lucas simply said, taking it.
"I gotta get back to Jenny. See ya tomorrow." Jake knew this wasn't over though, as he turned to leave. Lucas watched him go, a smile spread across his face. Who knew he'd forgive his girlfriend's lover? He closed the door, getting ready for sleep. He had a life to get back to.
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ok...here's chapter 3! How are you liking it so far?
