Hey people! I'm back once again... here's chapter 43 for ya!
Mercedes POV
I finished my test and got up to hand it in. I walked up to Mrs. Barry and handed it to her.
"Thanks again for letting me take this test Mr. Barry. And I'm so sorry that I was late." I said gratefully
"Don't worry about it, I understand things happen. But it's a good thing that I have a prep this period." She said taking it and smiling.
"I guess it's just my lucky day." I answered walking back to the desk and picking up my things.
"Do you need a pass for your next class?"
"Oh, no. I don't have a class this period."
"Oh, that's right."
"Yeah. Ok, well.. thanks again." I said walking towards the door.
"Your welcome." She said smiling and continuing to grade her papers.
I walked out of the class and headed toward the gym. I really wanted to see Nathan. I hadn't seen him almost at all and I was missing him. I was thinking about how I was gonna get him out of class and then I saw the answer to my question. I saw my friend from my cal class and I knew that besides having cal with me she also had yearbook.
"Hey Kelsey!" I said walking up to her.
"Hey Z." She answered stopping and turning to me.
"What are you doing right now?"
"Just walking around. I'm supposed to be taking pictures but.. I can't find anything interesting to take pictures of. By the way.. I heard about what you did for Haley."
"How did you find out about that?" I asked somewhat amazed that it had spread so quickly.
"It's all over school. And did you know that Sue got 2 weeks detention for it?"
"No, I didn't, but I'm glad that she did. She deserves it for being such a bitch."
"Oh, I know. Everyone hates her. Well.. except for her loser friends but... I bet you they can't even stand her. But.. that was really nice of you."
"Haley's my friend and I'm not gonna let someone walk all over her."
"Well.. I'm glad I'm your friend and not your enemy then." She said smiling.
I laughed and so did she.
"Listen.. I was wondering if you could do me a favor." I said casually.
"Sure" She answered adjusting the band on her camera.
"I wanna get my boyfriend out of class and I was wondering if you could help me."
"Sure. What class does he have right now?"
"P.E."
"Wait...who are you dating?"
"Nathan Scott."
"No way! Your dating Nathan Scott?"
"Yeah."
"You're so freaking lucky! I heard he's great in bed. Is it true?"
"Kelsey!"
"I'm sorry but... It's not every day that I get the information right from the source."
"I'm not gonna tell you that."
"Come on, please!" She said almost begging.
"No."
"Fine. Then let's go get him." She said disappointed.
"Ok." I said laughing.
When we got there. She told me to wait outside while she got him. She didn't want me to go with her because I didn't have a pass with me and she said that even the subs knew that you had to have a special yearbook pass to get people out of class. which I thought was retarted but... whatever. So I waited outside while she got Nathan. About 10 minutes later she walked out of the gym with Nathan walking right next to her. He saw me and smiled. I smiled back and walked over to him. He kissed me and I hugged him tighter. We pulled away from each other when we heard a snap from the camera lens.
"You guys are just so cute. I couldn't resist." Kelsey said defending herself.
Nathan and I just smiled at her and she laughed.
"Ok, well.. I'm gonna go because the bell is gonna ring soon. So I'll catch you guys later."
"Alright. Thanks Kels. I owe ya."
"No problem. Bye guys." She said walking away.
Nathan nodded and turned back to me when she was gone.
"Hey you." He said kissing me lightly.
"Hey." I answered kissing him back. "Let's go."
"Ok." He said taking my hand.
We walked into the parking lot and got in the car. Once we were away from school I turned to look at him in the passengers seat. He had been staring at me, I could tell. I could feel his eyes on me, and I was chewing my nails like I do when I get nervous.
"What?" I asked finally.
"Nothing." He answered with a smile.
"Then why are you looking at me like that?" I asked making a turn.
"I can't look at you now?" He said playfully.
"Nathan."
"I was just thinking."
"About what?"
"What you did for Haley."
"Oh."
I knew that he would know because I told Haley to tell him but.. I don't know I guess it kinda embarrassed me even though I had nothing to be embarrassed about.
"I can't believe you talked yourself out a suspension." He said amazed.
"Do we have to talk about this?" I said pleadingly.
"Not if you don't want to." He answered
"Then I don't want to."
"Then we won't." He said caressing my arm. "Where are we going?" He asked.
"I don't know. Where do you wanna go?" I asked
"How bout I buy you some ice cream and we just talk."
"That sounds perfect." I said turning to him and smiling.
After getting our ice cream we settled on a shady spot on the beach, under a large tree. He pulled me into his arms and kissed my head. I pulled him closer to me even though my back was facing him.
"Nathan there's something that I've been wanting to do." I said leaning into him.
"Ok, what is it?"
"I wanna get a tattoo."
"A tattoo?"
"Yeah. I've been thinking about it for a while and I wanna get one. But... if I do.. Will you come with me?"
"Of course I'll go with you."
"Really?"
"Yeah. Actually, I was thinking about getting one too."
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah. I figure... why not... Lucas has one. Why can't I have one too?"
"Yeah I saw his. Brooke told me he got it done when he was drunk."
"Yeah." He said laughing. "I remember that. Now all we have to do is to convince Peyton and Jake to get one and all of us will have a tattoo."
"Didn't you forget someone?"
"I don't think so."
"What about Haley?"
"Haley has one. Haven't you seen it?"
"Wait... your telling me that Haley, Haley James... "never gotten a detention in her life" Haley... has a tattoo!"
"Yeah." He said chuckling.
"Of what?" I asked astonished.
Somehow when I thought of Haley I didn't think of the word tattoo.
"Umm..." He said hesitantly.
I turned myself a little to look at him and I could see that he was hiding his eyes from me.
"Nathan...tell me"
"It's my jersey number."
"Oh." I answered sadly turning my back to him again.
That was not fair! Why did Haley have to have a tattoo of my boyfriends jersey number! Ok...granted she probably got it when they were dating but... still. It wasn't fair. I wanted to surprise him andsomthing that remindedme of him but... I guess I won't now.
"I'm sorry." He answered kissing my cheek.
"What are you sorry for?" I asked putting my arm around his neck to pull him closer to me.
"You just sound sad about it." He said putting his arm around my waist.
"I'm not sad..."
"Uh huh." He said taking my hand and kissing my fingertips.
"Really, I'm not."
"Ok." He took my other hand and then wrapped his arms around me.
We lay back enjoying the scenery, the waves crashing against the sandy beach, the salty breezing hitting my face, and embracing each other, enjoying one anothers company.
Peyton POV
I walked out of my class at the end of the day and headed to my car. I was so glad that this day was finally over, I can't wait to just go home and relax for a little bit. As I walked out of the hallway and down the corridor I was pleasantly greeted by a familiar face.
"Hey Jake." I said pulling my book bag up on my shoulder more. "How's Jenny?"
"She's good. Thanks for asking." He said smiling. "How about you? How are you doing?"
"Ok. A little anxious about tomorrow but... besides that I'm good."
"Ah, tomorrow."
"Yeah. You ready for all the fun?" I asked playfully.
"Oh yeah. Totally ready." He said laughing.
I laughed too as we walked into the parking lot.
"Alright well... I guess I'll catch you later then." He said smiling before beginning to walk away.
Something inside me was yelling to stop him and ask him if he wanted a ride home. I wasn't sure if it was my head or my heart... no... it couldn't be my heart. I was just being paranoid.
"Hey Jake..." I said before I could stop myself. "Do you... do you want a ride home?"
"Umm... yeah sure." He said walking back.
We got in the car and I pulled out of the parking lot. I couldn't think of a single thing to talk to him about and I was guessing that he was in the same boat that I was in cause he wasn't saying anything either. God, I hate awkward silences. I pulled up to his house and he opened the door. There was that stupid voice in my head again! Telling me tosay something to make him stay. I have no idea way... but,this is a damn good time to practice self restraint. So I stopped myself and I let him open the door with nothing other than a smile on my part.
"Don't worry about tomorrow Peyton." He said turning before he got out. "You'll do a great job. I can feel it." He said with a wink and a smile before he got out and closed the door.
I looked at him as he shoved his hands in his pockets and walked up his walkway. What the hell is wrong with me! That was the question that I asked myself all the way home. I walked into my room and threw myself on my bed. I couldn't help but wonder what he meant by 'I can feel it'. What was he feeling? Why am I thinking about this so much anyways? It's Jake. I mean... I've never thought of Jake as anything else as a friend...and somehow... I can't seen to shake this nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach. Whatever... I'll get over it. I hope. I got up and decided to start a new drawing. I settled myself next to my computer and grabbed my chipboard. I let out a deep sigh and smiled as I thought of something to draw.
Brooke POV
I got home hoping that Mercedes would be there but somehow knowing that she wouldn't be. Oh, well... I'll just wait for her to get home. If Nathan decides to bring her home at all. I chuckled to myself just thinking about the two of them. Well... I should call peyton and see what she's up to. I heard the phone ring and I picked up.
"Hey best friend! I was just about to call you." I answered knowing it was her because of the name on the caller ID.
"Really? Well I guess it's the best friend telepathic thing we got goin on." She said laughing.
"I guess so." I answered laughing with her.
"I called to ask you if you wanted to come over and hang out."
"Of course! I'll be there soon."
"What bout Mercedes?"
"She's out with Nathan remember."
"Oh , yeah."
"I'll call her."
"Ok. I'll see you soon then."
"Alright, bye."
"Bye."
I hung up and dialed Mercedes' cell number. She picked up after the second ring.
"Hey Brooke. What's up?"
"Hey, are you still with Nathan?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Well... I'm going over to Peyton's. Do you wanna come with?"
"Sure. I'm gonna go drop off Nathan and I'll go pick you up."
"Ok."
"Alright, I'll be there soon."
"Ok, bye."
"Bye."
I hung up and grabbed the control before throwing myself on the couch while I waited for Mercedes to show up.
There it is people! I hope that you like it! I know that I didn't update yesterday but...I had alot of stuff to do. Sorry. I'll try and update as soon as I can tho so don't freak. Thanks to... OTH-Mrs. Broody... I'm glad that you enjoyed the Victor Jara part. I though it was time to show that Mercedes had a different part of her than having her sweetheart and badass moments...and just as a heads up... he'll come up again later on in the story. To...jeytonlover... Dude... I think that it's tottaly awesome that we think alike! It would be bitchin if I had a friend like Z. I hope that you enjoyed the Jyeton part. I added that for you cause I knew that you were waiting for it. I was gonna make it to where they didn't really think about each other until later in the story but thenI thought...'I think she's waited long enough' soI added it now. I hope you like it! And to ...Newyorkchicka... I'm tottaly in love with Nathan! But... I think Brooke is the best ever so... it would have to be a tie between the two of them. So... Brooke and Nathan. I 'm glad that you like Z. I think they should add her too! That would make things really interesting. ;) Well... thanks for your reviews guys! You're the best! I hope I recieve some reviews from you for this chapter. Laters!