CHAPTER-2
It has been 3 days since me and Jamie arrived home. I had settled in and was finally starting to get along with my father again. I finally found a place where i fit in. That place is Tree Hill.
"Sawyer will you come out here please"
"Just a sec"
I quickly turned my music off and run out of my bedroom door and down the hall till i reach the kitchen.
"Yeah dad what do you want"
"I just wanted to know if you wanted to come with me later to the river court to play basketball"
"I dont know"
"Come on everyone's going to be there"
"Okay" i said excitingly.
the only reason why i said okay was because Jude was going to be there and im finally getting to know him a bit better and we are finally getting somewhere in our relationship.
"If you're coming then you better go get ready"
i rushed back to my room got a shower and changed in a matter of 5 minutes then i rushed back down to the kitchen.
"Done. Let's go"
"Someone's keen what about breakfast" Mum asked
"I'll make sure she gets something"
Me and dad ran out and jumped in the car. He was playing his old music so i turned it off. I liked peace and quiet.
"We have to quickly go to Hayley's to pick up Jamie, Logan and Clay, Okay"
"Yeah. Fine"
We pulled up outside Hayley's and beeped the horn. Nathan and the gang ran out and jumped into the car.
"Hey Jamie, How are you" i asked
"I'm good, how's your head"
"Bit sore but not bad thanks"
Lucas looked at me with a worried look.
"Sawyer what happened to your head"
"Nothing dad i just hit it at Brookes the other day"
"Sawyer tell him the truth, it was bleeding and she had a headache" Logan blurted.
"What and you didn't think to tell us"
"It's nothing im fine okay, let's go"
We started to drive. It was silent in the car until we hit the court. Instantly i could see Jude. I jumped out the car and ran up to him.
"Hey Jude"
"Hey Sawyer, how's the head"
"Its fine thanks. How are you and im sorry i fell asleep on you the other day"
"Im okay and dont worry it wasn't your fault you were tired, so you going to play"
"Yeah course i am"
everyone gathered into a straight line while the two captains picked their teams. The captains were Nathan and Clay. Instantly Nathan picked Jamie and Clay picked Logan. It was Nathans turn.
"I choose Sawyer"
Yes i wasn't last to get picked and i was on my uncles and cousins team. It was Clay's turn,
"Okay i choose Jude and use can have Davis and we will have Lucas"
This was obviously the best team. Nathan put us all in positions and so we started. 15 minutes into the game and we were winning by at least 10 points. The ball came wide i shouted,
"Ball, Ball, Pass me the ball"
Jamie passed me the ball. I was at the 3 point mark and took my shot. Straight in again. I knew i was good.
"Nice shot Sawyer", Jude and Davis said.
"Thanks"
Jamie was on the ball when Clay reached in to get it. Clay missed the ball but hit Jamie in the nose. He fell onto the floor as Nathan and I rushed towards him.
"You okay Jamie" i implied
"Yeah just got a bloody nose im going to sit out for a bit"
Jamie walked to the side and sat down. About 5 minutes after that incident we were 5 points from winning and we needed me to hit the 3 pointer. The ball came wide once more but i couldn't shoot immediately so i dribbled past Lucas and took the 3 points straight in, a direct swish. It was the last shot that we needed so once Nathan passed me the ball i got double teamed and passed it to Jamie who took the shot and got it in. We spent about 2 hours at the court and we won. I was excited and exhausted.
"Hey guys do you want to go get some food" Jamie asked.
"Err yeah okay" we all answered.
We left the court and we left the adults there playing still. We didn't need adults. Jamie, Logan and Davis walked at the front and me and Jude walked behind then. As i was walking Jude grabbed my hand and linked his fingers with mine. I looked at him with a huge smile and he looked back to me. I rested my head on his shoulder as we walked to Karen's Cafe. Me and Jude got talking quietly.
"Hey Jude i wasn't meant to be staying in Tree Hill i was meant to be leaving with Jamie in a few days, but i dont want to go"
"Good cause if you went i dont know what i would do"
"What do you mean Jude"
"I mean i would have nothing to do because the only girl i like would be gone"
"Were mates Jude you could of came to visit if i was leaving"
"I dont want to be friends though Sawyer, you see since the moment i saw you i knew that you were the one, the only person who i wanted to be with forever. You see Sawyer i love you"
I looked at him with a surprised face then answered,
"Jude, i dont want to leave because i love you too, i have done since i saw you too. I just didn't want to say anything".
We giggled.
"So does this mean"
"Yeah it looks like you're my girlfriend now and for my first romantic gesture".
He stopped dead and pulled a box from his jacket.
"Open it"
i stood and opened it there and then. It was a beautiful necklace and it had 2 names on it. On one side of the heart it had Sawyer and on the other side it had Jude.
"Jude it's beautiful. Thank you so much. I love it"
"And i love you"
I blushed then we carried on walking. As we reached the cafe we could all hear music. It was beautiful music. We walked in and Jamie froze. He then looked at the girl in front of us and said,
"Lydia is that really you"
"Jamie oh my god your back too".
"Sawyer this is my little sister Lydia, Lydia this is our cousin Sawyer"
"Yeah mum told me last time i saw her"
"wanna join us for food"
we all went over and sat down. Then a waiter came over and asked us what we wanted we all ordered and payed well except me Jude insisted on paying for mine.
"Thank you Jude"
"Anything for you my love"
"Love, did you say love" Jamie said shocked.
"Yeah Jamie i was going to tell you tonight but me and Jude are in love with each other and we have just started going out, please dont be mad"
"Why be mad im happy for you cousin but if you break her heart i will hunt you down and if you hurt her you better run"
"I promise i will never hurt her i love her too much"
I looked at Jude and smiled, i didn't know what to say to him. Everyone just looked, so i put my head down. A few minutes later our meals arrived. It was lovely and the whole time we were eating Jude was looking at me.
"Why you staring at me Jude"
"Just admiring your beauty"
That was possibly the nicest thing anyone had ever said to me,
"Awe, so cute you two" Jamie said.
I blushed then carried on eating. 15 minutes later we had all finished and were ready to go.
"Lydia are you coming with us, were going back to mums" Jamie asked
"No im meeting my mates soon, I'll see you later"
We headed out of the door. Jude held my hand and we linked fingers again. Then he kissed my cheek. I giggled as we walked.
"I really do love you Jude, you're the nicest person that i have ever met",
"I love you too Sawyer. I love you more than you think",
he is possibly the sweetest person ever. We arrived back at Jamie's and we all went to his room. It was really fun. We had music on and we were playing video games.
"Jamie what's your favourite game" i asked
"It has to be NBA 2011 because my dad's on it and i always play as him, what is yours", he replied
"I dunno i like a lot of games".
The next thing i knew was my phone was going off. It was my mum. I answered.
"Hey mum. What do you need"
"Hey i want you to come home please"
"Why?"
"Your rooms a mess and i want to catch up with you"
"Okay"
i put the phone down and turned around.
"Guys i have to go Lucas is taking me home now my mum wants to have a catch up session with me"
"Okay see you later Sawyer"
i walked out the door then i was shocked as Jude came out the room.
"Sawyer wait one minute"
"Yeah Jude"
"You left and didn't say bye to me"
"Sorry I'll see you later, bye, love you"
"Love you too. Ill message you later"
"Okay"
He leant over to me and kissed me again. Once again on the cheek. Then he turned and went back into the room.
Me and Lucas headed home. I didn't want to go home i mean im 16 and my mum wants to catch up with me. Dont you think it's a bit late or couldn't it wait a bit. I was just starting to enjoy myself. The car stopped outside my house. I got out and walked into the house.
"What is so important that it couldn't wait"
"Nothing i just wanted to talk"
"Okay what do you want mother" i said sarcastically.
"Well you see Lucas has got a new job" she said sadly,
"Okay why is that important"
"Because the new job is in New York and we need to leave soon"
"What. I am not leaving Tree Hill. I belong here. We are a family. I finally know my family now. I refuse to leave"
"Sawyer you have to come. You have nowhere else to go"
"No. I am not going with use"
I punched the door and stormed off to my room. I barricaded the door with a chair and pulled out my bag. I sat there and thought but then i packed a bag. I opened the door and grabbed my car keys. I then walked to the kitchen.
"Sawyer where are you going" my parents shouted.
"Anywhere away from here. I can't stay here no more. Not with use"
"Sawyer…"
before she could finish i had already left. I got into my car and just drove. I went through every red light on the way. I ended up stopping near the river court. This is where my first good memory was in this town. I didn't want to leave. I sat there watching some kids play basketball. I watched for about 1 hr before realising where i had to go. I started the car back up and drove to Jude's. I was a mess. I had tear marks down my face and i was red. I parked the car and got out. I knocked on the door. Davis answered.
"Oh it's you", then he shouted Jude.
"Oh my. Sawyer what's up? What's happened? Come inside"
"Jude you're the only person i trust right now. My mum and Lucas are moving to New York and they want me to go. I dont want to so i packed my bag and came here to speak to you"
"You know im here for you. I think you did the right thing. I know i would if Brooke was going to move"
"I know. I have nowhere to go so i think im going to head back to my mates, where i was before i came here"
"You can't. You can't leave i won't let you"
"I'm sorry but i have nowhere else to go"
"Stay here with me. Yeah you can stay with me"
"I can't do that this is Brooke's home"
"I'll ask her now"
He shouted up to Brooke. She was upstairs doing something.
"Mom!"
"Yeah Jude"
"Can Sawyer stay with us for a bit. She's had an argument with Lucas and Peyton"
"Yeah where is she going to sleep though"
"In my room, i will sleep on the floor i dont mind"
"Okay" Brooke replied.
"There you go. Told you. You can stay in my room"
"If im going to stay i think I'll have the floor and you can have the bed"
"No" he replied
"Yes" i insisted. He could tell that he was not going to win this argument.
"Should we go unpack and set up a bed for you"
"Yeah. Thank you Jude. I love you"
We grabbed my bags and headed upstairs to his bedroom. I saw Brooke then stopped.
"Thank you Brooke"
"Welcome Sawyer. Anything for you"
I walked into Jude's room. Jude and I grabbed 2 quilts to put onto the floor, to act like a mattress. He then grabbed two of his pillows and a blanket and then asked me,
"Will that do, Sawyer"
"Yeah thank you Jude"
he leant over and kissed me. I turned and kissed him back.
"I'm glad im here with you Jude. But i am going to go in the morning ill just agree to go to New York"
"Okay and im glad to. If you want to go to New York then go but if you dont, tell them that you want to stay and that you will stay here or stay in your house. Either way i will still love you"
"Never thought about staying in the house thanks"
We looked at each other then smiled. We stayed up talking and playing games until it reached about 1:00 a.m., we climbed into our beds and attempted to sleep. It was freezing. Jude looked at me and he could see that i was cold.
"Sawyer your freezing, climb in here with me im boiling"
"You sure"
He nodded as i climbed into the nice warm bed. He put his arm around me and i tucked my head into his chest.
"This is nice"
Then we nodded off to sleep. We slept for about 10 hrs.
When I woke up i looked to my left, to see Jude lied staring at me.
"You're so cute when you're sleeping"
i giggled.
"What time is it" i asked
"It's about 12:00"
"How long have you been staring at me?"
"Bout 30 minutes"
we giggled. This was so cute. I wish that every day was like this. Waking up to the cutest boy ever, lied by your side just looking at you while you sleep. Just there for you every time you need him. Anytime that i am down, he is there with arms open wide just inviting you in. I do love him.
"I should really head home"
"Let me come with you"
I nodded as we gathered my things and headed to my car. We got into the car and drove to mine.
"Thank you so much Jude for letting me stay with you the night"
"Welcome i had fun. It was cool and i loved it"
"Same"
we pulled up outside of my house.
"Okay are you staying in here or you coming in".
"I'll come in Sawyer. Thank you for asking"
"Okay"
Me and Jude got out the car. And headed into the house.
"Sawyer where have you been? Where did you sleep last night?" my mum said.
"Mum i am fine. I stayed at…"
Then Jude entered the door.
"She stayed at mine last night Mrs. Scott and dont worry we slept in separate beds i promise" Jude told her.
"Oh okay thank you Jude for taking care of her last night".
"I'd do anything for her"
we looked at each other and smiled.
"Mum i need to talk to you"
"Go ahead"
"Okay so im not going to New York. There is no way i am going there. So i thought and maybe and i can just stay here in this house"
"Err… Okay I'll let you but if anything happens then i will be right back"
"Okay so when you leaving"
"We are leaving in about 5 minutes"
"Oh Okay"
5 minutes later and a taxi pulled up.
"Mum, Dad your taxi is here"
"Okay hunny"
"Take care of yourself wont you"
"Course, ring me once you have landed"
"Okay"
they headed out the door and that was them gone. For how long for i wasn't sure but i knew that they wouldn't be back anytime soon. We waved them off then shut the door, Jude hugged me then said,
"It will be okay, i promise"
"I know, I love you"
Jude headed out the door and went home. It was the first night in my house and now it was my house and only mine. I remember my mum saying
'People always leave'
and that is true they do always leave, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.
I knew my mum and dad were doing the right thing.