CHAPTER-8
4 months had passed since we left Tree Hill. Me and Jamie had a new life. We were no longer in Ohio we were in Charlotte just hours away from Tree Hill. No one knew we were here. Our parents rang us every day and we didn't answer them all the time. I was now a famous singer and Jamie played for the Bobcats. All of this happened in 4 months. Things had changed. Jude tried ringing me every day but i couldn't face him.
I was sat watching Jamie practise like i did every Tuesday when my phone started ringing. It was my mum.
"Sawyer you might as well answer it"
"I know"
I looked at my phone took a deep breath then answered my phone.
"Mum"
"Sawyer. I miss you"
"Miss you too"
"I heard your going on tour"
"Yeah me and Jamie"
"Your still with Jamie youse haven't left each other thats great are use okay"
"Yeah mum we are fine"
"Are you touring in Tree Hill"
"Yeah its my first stop. It starts tonight. We are travelling down in the tour bus later in about an hour"
"I know we all have tickets even Jude he misses you"
"I know. I have to go. See you soon maybe. Bye"
I put the phone down and Jamie came over. His training was done for the day so he grabbed his bag and we headed off back to the hotel. But as usual there were paparazzi for me and Jamie. It was our life now we were used to it.
"Here we go again" he said
"Yep"
We battled our way through the paparazzi and went inside our hotel room.
"Wow there all mad" i joked
"Yeah. We need to pack for the tour. It should be good. Heading back to Tree Hill for 2 nights"
"Yeah but that means Jude"
"You dont have to see him. Were on a bus. I would like to go see my mum though"
"Same here we can ring them and tell them to come to the bus, near the court"
"Yeah"
We packed our things and headed to the bus that was outside.
"Here we go"
We got on. We were excited and i just wanted to go home but i wouldn't admit it. The journey was great. Me and Jamie were sat there singing and playing guitar.
"This is our life and i love it"
"Same" he said
Then the driver spoke.
"We are now in Tree Hill"
We looked out the windows and there was people everywhere just stood cheering me and Jamie.
"Wow what support"
"I know its amazing"
The driver drove the bus to the river court and pulled up by the side of it. Our team got off first and cornered of the whole of the court and the rest of the field.
"This is where the stage is getting set up"
I hugged Jamie
"I couldn't of got here if it wasn't for you"
"Same to you Sawyer. I wouldn't be a Bobcat"
Me and Jamie got off the bus and there was people everywhere just cheering even though the gig didn't start till later. Then i heard the most familiar voice.
"SAWYER" the person shouted
"JAMIE" someone else shouted
"Jamie its our mums"
They ran to the front and i let them in.
"Mum i missed you" i said.
Jamie and Hayley went inside the bus and me and my mum sat on the benches at the court.
"I missed you too, how did you do this in 4 months"
"I have no idea. How's Jude mum"
"He's not the same. He misses you"
"Is he coming tonight"
"Yeah"
I face dropped. I didn't want to perform with him there.
"Oh mum i got something for you, dad, Hayley and Nathan"
Hayley and Nathan came out of the bus and my mum and dad stood next to them.
"Hey guys me and Jamie want you all to come tonight so we want to give you the V.I.P passes so you can get behind here with me and Hayley and mum i want you two to perform with me tonight"
"That would be a honour" they replied.
Me and Jamie hugged them tightly.
"We all better go and get ready we will see you later" they said as they headed off.
Me and Jamie got the basketball of the bus and because the court was cut off we decided to play a game of horse. I took a shot and i still had it in me. It was great just like old times except all the security around us.
"Jamie you are meant to let the girl win"
"Oh well" we laughed.
My manager came out the bus,
"Time is ticking Sawyer and Jamie you need to go get ready"
We walked back onto the bus and got ready. This was the only show when i got really nervous. Maybe it was because of Jude. I knew he was coming. Me and Jamie walked out of our rooms.
"You okay Jamie"
"Yeah you"
"Not really. Mum told me that Jude was coming"
"Listen to me you are great. You are perfect you can do this"
we walked out the bus and there was a stage that had been set up and our parents were there.
"Im so proud of you" my dad said
Me and Jamie looked at each other and smiled.
"Come on team lets do the annual circle" i shouted
all the team came over and we all got in a circle my manager spoke,
"Right its Sawyer's first performance in Tree Hill and its the parents first visit too, so lets do this. Its just two Tree Hill kids coming back with a spark, lets do it"
"On three, 1, 2, 3"
"GO!" everyone shouted. I headed to the stairs to go on stage and i stood as i got the ear piece fitted and then i got handed the mic. Jamie was behind me with the guitar and i was nervous but ready. We walked up the stairs to the stage and we got in position. The fans were screaming and i spoke into the mic.
"Thank you all for being here. I love you all"
Then i started to sing. The song i was singing was soldier wrote by Gavin DeGraw especially for me. I loved the song. I got half way through then someone caught my eye. It was Jude. The music carried on playing but i stopped singing just while i whispered to Jamie who was playing guitar,
"Jamie Jude is here"
"You can do it Sawyer"
I caught up with the song and then started singing it again i was even more scared now. I got another minute into the song then stopped and dropped the mic and walked off stage.
"Sawyer what is up" my mum asked
"He's here, Jude"
"I told you"
"Yeah but you didn't tell me that he was here tonight"
"Miss. Scott you need to go back on stage"
"2 minutes" i asked
Jamie came storming of the stage.
"Sawyer come on"
"I can't. Im sorry Jamie. I knew i shouldn't of came back here"
I walked onto the bus and got my managers car keys. She drove an Audi R8.
"I'm lending the car" i said as i got in.
Jamie ran to the window.
"Where are you going your mid way through the concert"
"I am going to see Brooke. HAYLEY CAN YOU COVER" i shouted
"Ye" she shouted back
"I'll be back soon"
I got in the car and drove to the gates. They opened and fans swarmed my car. I drove through them and spun off down the road. I drove for about 10 minutes before i reached Brooke's house. I parked the car and got out. I walked up to the door and knocked. Brooke answered,
"Sawyer i thought you were performing"
"I was but i saw Jude and i couldn't do it, i needed to come see you"
She welcomed me into her home. We sat down on the sofa.
"I only have 5 minutes so i need to be quick"
"Okay go"
"I am so sorry that i left without a word. I just couldn't stay, everyone i loved were getting hurt and i didn't want that"
"I understand. Jude is in pieces still"
"So am i. I still love him and we are still married i think. I love him so much Brooke"
Then someone walked through the door. I turned and it was Jude.
"Jude" Brooke said
"I better go. Thank you Brooke" i said
"No wait" Jude said
I ignored him and headed out the door. I loved him but i couldn't tell him that. I got back into the car and i drove back to the concert. I got out the car and gave my manager the keys
"Were have you been Sawyer" Mum asked
"I went to Brooke's but then Jude came in"
"It's okay, you ready to sing again" Jamie said
"Only if your playing guitar"
Me and Jamie laughed as we headed back onto stage. We got back into positions and i took the mic of the stand.
"Sorry about that guys but did you enjoy Hayley James Scott because i did. Love you Hayley"
I stood up and started to sing. I sang One Tree Hill by Gavin DeGraw. Everyone loved it because it was a song about this town.
"WE LOVE YOU SAWYER AND WE LOVE YOU TOO JAMIE" the fans shouted
it was amazing. Jude reappeared near the end of the song and this was then end of the concert. It was fine though because i ignored the fact he was there. When the song finished i took a breath then spoke once again,
"Thank you all for coming. We are here for one more day. If you see us about dont be afraid to say hello. Hayley, mum, dad and Nathan get up here"
They walked on stage.
"I want to thank you for being here for me and Jamie i love you guys. Lets all take a bow"
We all took a bow then headed off stage.
"That was amazing Sawyer" Mum and dad said
"Thank you mum"
"Sawyer what are our plans for now then"
"Now we chill and do the things we want to do. I think you should go see Elena"
"Same i will call you later Sawyer"
Jamie got into one of the cars and drove off. Hayley and Nathan got into their car and headed to the pub, well headed to Tric. My mum and dad looked at me then hugged me.
"I am so proud of you Sawyer" my dad said with a smile
"Thanks dad"
"One bad thing is now you have to battle the crowds just to get where you need to go"
"Yeah anyway i want to go somewhere now. I dont want to sit on a bus by myself"
"I think we should go to Tric"
"Lets go. We will take my car"
We got into the Audi and i started to drive. The fans were taking pictures of me and my family while we were trying to drive. Eventually we got to Tric. Jamie and Elena were inside and so were Nathan and Hayley. I walked over to them,
"Hey Nate you must be proud that Jamie plays in the NBA for the Bobcats"
"Im super proud to be honest"
I laughed then ordered a drink. It was just a quiet night that i hadn't had a lot of until some paparazzi geezer came out of nowhere and came up to me,
"Can i ask a few questions" then he shoved a mic in my face. Nathan pulled me behind him just to protect me. The journalist wouldn't stop though he was trying everything,
"No questions tonight. Im having a family night leave me alone"
Then Jamie came rushing over.
"She said no questions why are you still here get lost"
"Jamie shut it" Nate said.
The journalist wouldn't take no for an answer, so Nathan did what he thought was best he shouted at him then he punched him.
"You two need to go now before more paparazzi get here" Nate said
"Come on Jamie. Bye mum. Bye dad. Thank you Hayley and Nathan"
Me and Jamie ran out of Tric and got into my Audi we left the other car for them to get home. We drove straight back to the bus. I parked the car and got out. Jude was stood there waiting for me.
"Come on Sawyer ignore him" Jamie said
"No i need to face him, just go in without me ill be 2 minutes"
Jamie walked into the bus and i walked over to Jude.
"What do you want"
"I want to know why you left without saying goodbye"
"Everyone i loved or still love were getting hurt and i couldn't face it no more i am sorry"
"I know you are. My mum told me everything you said. You do know that dont you"
"She said she wouldn't"
"She did"
"Damn!" i shouted. I was furious.
"You are so cute when your angry" he said as he moved my hair from in front of my eyes.
"Jude dont"
"Dont what" he whispered as he kissed me
"Dont do that"
I walked off and went inside the bus. Jamie was sat there.
"What happened you look scared"
"He kissed me"
"He did what" Jamie screamed as he got up and put on his shoes. He was about to head out the door.
"Jamie leave it"
He sat back down and then i went to my room. I shut the door and curled up in a ball on my bed. I cried myself to sleep.
The next morning started with a bang. Not a gun bang or anything like that but a bang on my door.
"Sawyer wake up" Jamie shouted
"I'm up Jamie, you can come in"
"Okay"
Jamie came through the door with a wrapped up box.
"What is this" i asked
"I dont know it was outside the bus this morning with a tag for you"
"Oh"
I looked at the card and read it aloud,
"It says, I still love you, please forgive me for yesterday. I forgive you and please i need you back. Love Jude"
"That is actually really cute" Jamie said
"I know"
Jamie layed on the bed with me, right next to me.
"Do you still love him"
"I do but i can't go back to him. I broke his heart"
Jamie put his arm around me and hugged me. I was a mess with all that was going on.
"Right i need to get changed"
Jamie headed out the door. I got changed and then i put on my lovely socks and a warm jacket. I walked out the room door and went and sat with Jamie. On the table was a nice cup of coffee from Karen's Cafe. I got up and walked outside. I went and sat on the bench and then Jamie came out and sat with me he brought the box with him. We sat and drank our coffees. It was a lovely morning.
"What are you going to do then"
"Im going to get the keys and take back the present"
I put the coffee on the bench and put my shoes on. I then grabbed the keys and got into the car. There were paparazzi at the gate but i didn't care. I got out the gate and jetted of down the road. I loved the adrenaline of the fast car. I pulled up outside Brooke's just guessing that he would be here and i was correct his car was parked outside. I knocked on the door and Brooke answered
"Hey Brooke, where is he"
She welcomed me in and then she disappeared upstairs. Jude was stood in the kitchen,
"Hey Sawyer you got my present then"
"Yeah here you can have it back"
I put it on the sofa and went to the door.
"Sawyer why are you like this now. We were great together i love you still. I can't move on, inside that box was your wedding ring and a promise ring that i bought for you before you left. Why are you so guarded"
"Im guarded because i love you" i screamed then i started to cry. I ran out the door and got into my car. I drove back to the tour bus. There were taking down the stage. It looked like we were leaving before we even knew. I got out the car.
"Hey Jamie what's going on"
"I cancelled the show. We are leaving Tree Hill in a matter of hours, i love you too much to see you hurt"
"Thank you Jamie. I love you too. I think im going to ring mum maybe you should to"
Me and Jamie turned away from each other i rang my mum and she answered,
"Your on speaker Sawyer"
"Hey mum and dad, me and Jamie are leaving Tree Hill in a few hours instead. We can't stay here sorry"
"Okay answer your phone this time love you"
"Okay love you too bye"
I put down the phone. Me and Jamie hugged each other then i looked to him
"I should ring Jude"
"Only if you want to"
I nodded then hugged Jamie as i walked to the middle of the court. I pulled out my phone and rang Jude.
"Hello"
"Hello Jude its Sawyer"
"Hey what do you want"
"I just wanted to let you know that im leaving tonight"
"Oh"
"See you around. Bye, I love you"
i put the phone down and went back to the bus. I walked into the bus and me and Jamie got changed. I got into my onesie and Jamie got into his shorts and he had no shirt on. He never does while we are on the bus. The driver spoke to us,
"You ready to go"
"Yeah lets get going" we answered,
"Next stop Texas"
Before the bus set of someone came through the door it was Jude.
"I'm coming Sawyer. I love you too"
"Bout time you showed" Jamie said
He came over and kissed me then the driver set off. He was back and i was happy. We will return Tree Hill.