Thanks for the reviews. I already had this chapter written, but the next chapter is going to have a different format because it was requested, and then you guys can let me know which way you like it written better...So Here's Chapter 3 I hope you Enjoy!
No Happy Ending or Maybe So
Ch. 3 The Arrival
Peyton and Julian had rented a car for the week, and Julian was driving while Peyton gave him directions. Everything looked different but nothing had changed. Tree Hill was still a small town that would always be her home. She was staring out the window taking it all in when she heard her children arguing.
Julie- Aunt Brooke likes me better because I am the oldest.
Brody- (He cried) Mama tell her she wikes me bestest
Peyton- (she turned around as Julian smiled) Guys Aunt Brooke loves you both just the same now stop arguing and look outside the window at all the pretty land
Brody- otay mommy
Julie- alright but I'm still the best (Peyton sighed because Julie always had to have the last word)
Peyton- Julie Anna Baker not another word until we get to Aunt Brooke's…(She notices Julian smiling) What?
Julian- She is so much like me. (Peyton nodded) She always has to be right, but I'm glad she looks just like you because she is so beautiful…I think I'm going to lock her up in her room when she turns sixteen…
Peyton- Yeah I may do it before she turns five….(They both smiled)
Julian- So are you nervous? (He took a hold of her hand)
Peyton- No not really…(he gives her a look) ok maybe a little…I haven't seen Nathan or Haley in six years. What if they don't like me anymore?
Julian- baby they love you….no matter how long you guys are apart their love for you will never stop…love doesn't go away over night…I promise…(Peyton thought about what he said, but she wasn't thinking about Nathan or Haley. She was thinking about Lucas. Did he still lover her after all their years apart? He couldn't possibly lover her. He walked out on her and broke her heart. She didn't still love him.)
Peyton- (She points) turn right here…we're almost there guys…(Julie gives Peyton a look because she isn't supposed to talk, and Brody shakes his head anxiously)
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Brooke was getting everything ready for her best friend's arrival. Brooke had gotten everything she could possibly ever want. She was a famous fashion designer, had beautiful five bedroom mansion, and was about to marry the man of her dreams. Although she had all of those things, she still missed her best friend, and she had always hoped Peyton would move back, but she never got her wish.
Brooke heard the doorbell going off, and she ran as fast as she could to see Peyton.
Brooke- Pey…(It was Haley and Nathan) oh hey guys
Haley- Sorry…Are we early?
Brooke- No I'm sorry I'm just really ready to see Peyton
Nathan- yeah us too…
Brooke- Come in…(they follow Brooke to the kitchen and take a seat at the bar) I know you guys must be ready to see her…How long has it been?
Haley- six years
Brooke- that is far too long…it has only been six months for me but I have to tell you it feels so much longer…Where's Jamie?
Nathan- He's at Karen's playing with Lily.
Brooke- oh I was hoping you would bring him
Haley- next time….we promise…
Brooke- oh goody I love that little boy… (They all turned when they heard a knock at the door. Brooke knew that it was Peyton and she was thrilled. Nathan and Haley on the other hand were a little nervous about seeing their friend again.) I'll get it…(Brooke opened the door to see her best friend standing there holding hands with a beautiful little girl, mini Peyton, and there he was the man that had her heart, Julian. He was holding Brody.) Peyton! (She squealed and hugged her best friend as tight as she possibly could.)
Peyton- Brooke!
Brooke- I missed you so much! (Brooke finally let Peyton go.)
Peyton- I missed you too B. Davis….(Haley and Nathan made a noise so Peyton would recognize them) Haley…Nathan (She walked over and gave them a hug) you guys look amazing. Wow Haley pregnant looks good on you
Haley- aw Peyton thank you…It is so good to see you
Nathan- yeah Sawyer long time no see….
Peyton- Yeah well I'm here now…(Julie made a noise so her mom would introduce them)
Peyton- Oh sorry guys this is my daughter…(Julie interrupts her)
Julie- Hi I'm Julie Anna Baker
Haley- (smiles) Well aren't you a cutie pie…you look just like your mom
Julie- Yeah Aunt Brooke calls me Mini Peyton
Brooke- you are a mini Peyton…come here and give me a hug…
Peyton- (She takes Brody out of Julian's arms) and this is Brody Sawyer Baker and he is two
Nathan- wow you are a big man
Brody- me know…
Brooke- come here cutie (She takes Brody) you are both getting bigger and bigger by the minute
Julian walks over to Peyton and rubs her back.
Peyton- oh and last but most definitely not least…this is Julian Baker…my boyfriend
Julie- And our daddy
Nathan- (shakes his hand) Nice to meet you Julian
Julian- you too Nathan…(he shakes Haley's hand) I've heard a lot about both of you.
Haley- I hope all good
Julian- oh yeah you bet…Peyton only speaks good about all of you. (Well except Lucas but he didn't want to say that out loud)
Brooke- (looks at Julie and Brody) Ok you two guess what?
Julie- What
Brooke- In the back bedroom I have lots and lots of toys for you guys….the room is even decorated in princesses and super heroes
Peyton- Brooke
Brooke- Oh come on I don't get to see them enough. I had to do something memorable for them. Why don't you guys go check it out?
Julie- Can we mama?
Peyton- (Gives Brooke a look and then smiles) If you thank Aunt Brooke first…
Julie- thanks Aunt Brooke you are my favorite…(She gives her a kiss)
Brody- ya Aunt Book tank you…
Brooke- no problem you too….now go play…
Peyton- You shouldn't have done that…they have tons of toys
Julian- but they can always have more
Peyton smiled at Julian. She loved him more and more each day.
Before dinner they all sat around to talk and catch up.
Peyton- So Brooke where's that fiancé of yours?
Brooke- Working of course…I guess that is the downfall to marrying a hot doctor.
Haley- You've met Ethan?
Peyton- yeah he came down with Brooke the last time….he is a great guy…
Julian- Yeah (he was trying to be apart of the conversation) So Haley, Peyton tells me that you are an amazing singer.
Haley- yeah well Peyton is too nice and I haven't sang in a very long time…
Peyton- well you should you are great
Haley- I have no where to record. How's the music biz in LA anyway?
Peyton- Um I wouldn't know, I'm a stay at home mom.
Haley- really
Nathan- that's great Peyton
Julian- I keep telling her she can go back to work, but she refuses.
Peyton- The kids need me ok. Let's please not have this conversation yet again (Brooke could feel the tension filling the room)
Brooke- So P. Sawyer you guys are definitely staying for a week right?
Peyton- yes we will probably leave the day after your wedding…Julian has to get back to work.
Julian- I told you we could take a couple of weeks off if you wanted too.
Brooke- that would be great Peyton
Peyton- no…I don't like to get the kids out of routine…one week is long enough…
Brooke's phone rings and she steps out to answer it.
Peyton- so how's Jamie?
Nathan- He is great
Haley- He is probably the smartest person I know
Nathan- or at least he thinks he is….
Haley- he is
Julian- Is he excited about being a big brother?
Haley- oh he cannot wait to have a baby sister
Peyton- your having a girl…Haley she's gonna be so beautiful
Nathan- I think he is going to be a little jealous when she comes home for the first time.
Julian- oh yeah Julie wasn't very happy when we brought Brody home for the first time
Peyton- She still isn't so happy about it…(She sees Brooke come in) Brooke what's wrong?
Brooke- oh nothing but Lucas isn't coming (Peyton was relieved)
Julian- oh why not I was looking forward to meeting him (Everyone was a little surprised. Nathan didn't think Julian would want to ever meet the man that probably still had Peyton's heart)
Brooke- He got busy…something about the team…but he'll be around tomorrow…you'll definitely get to meet him before you leave
Julian- good…
Brooke- so I guess we can eat
Peyton- Good I'm starving…
After dinner Haley and Nathan were getting ready to leave.
Peyton- (She comes out of the downstairs, back bedroom) My little monsters are fast asleep…I had to read to them twice.
Julian- Oh I wanted to say goodnight…
Peyton- (She walks over to him) Well they said they loved you…I think you are their favorite
Julian- oh no way…It is all you…
Haley- Ok guys we better go get our little monster
Nathan- yeah poor Karen
Peyton- Alright…I can't wait to catch up some more Haley…(She gives them both a hug)
Julian- It was really nice to meet the people that my girl loves so much.
Haley- yeah…I can't wait to get to know you better. Thanks for dinner Brooke…I will see you first thing in the morning… Good Night
Peyton- Night…(They both leave) So Brooke…When is Ethan coming home?
Brooke- He just called he's gonna be another couple of hours…I doubt I wait up for him.
Julian- We'll get to see him in the morning.
Peyton- yeah…
Julian- You ready to hit the sack I'm sure Brody and Julie will find their way to our bed before we even get to sleep.
Peyton- (She looks at Brooke and then back at Julian) You know what honey I think I want to go for a little walk
Julian- Ok I'll grab my jacket
Peyton- Actually I want to do this alone…You and Brooke can get to know each other better
Julian- Are you sure?
Peyton- (She gives him a kiss on his forehead and then grabs her leather jacket) I'm sure I'll be fine….We're in Tree Hill after all…I promise I won't be gone long…
Julian- ok I'll be waiting for you…(Peyton gives him a quick kiss and then she is out the door)
Brooke and Julian sat down on the couch together. Peyton had told both of them about each other, but they didn't really know each other personally.
Brooke- so…listen I know I don't have any right to say this but you do realize she is going to see Lucas right?
Julian- (he was quiet for a minute and then he smiled) Yeah
Brooke- you do and you just let her go
Julian- I trust Peyton. I have nothing to worry about when it comes to my relationship with Peyton especially when it comes to Lucas.
Brooke- They were in love and no one could come between them
Julian- no one but Lucas….I know that you and your friends probably want Lucas and Peyton together, but she can't stand him, and she is very much in love with me.
Brooke- She does seem very happy.
Julian- We make each other happy. We've made a life together, and Peyton's ex boyfriend isn't going to come between that no matter how hard he tries….and if she sees him tonight I can promise you it isn't going to be a happy meeting….she hates him no matter how much she use to love him that love left when he left….(Brooke could tell that Julian loved Peyton, and that he was actually good for her. Peyton had gotten lucky. She just hoped that Lucas didn't try to come between that)
Brooke- I'm glad she has you.
Julian- I'm glad I have her. I'm sorry for getting all weird, I just love her so much.
Brooke- I know I can tell. I miss her so much.
Julian- Actually I'm glad we're alone I wanted to talk to you about something…somewhat of a surprise for Peyton, but I'm going to need your help. (Brooke smiles and looks intrigued)
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Peyton had walked all over Tree Hill. She tried to remember every spot in the town that had some significance in her life, but the only place she wanted to go was the place that held the most significance in her life, the River Court.
She saw the goal and the court and nothing about it had changed. Everything seemed as perfect as it had felt all those years ago when she first knew that she was in love with Lucas Scott, but she was no longer in love with him. The only thing she felt for him was hate and anger.
She turned around when she thought she heard a noise, but it was nothing. She was hoping it was him. They had so many things to talk about. She needed closure, and he was going to give that to her. When she turned back around there he was. He was still handsome, but he was a lot more rugged. He looked as if though he had been through a lot which he had because of his actions. His hair was still thick and perfect just how she remembered it to be and he still had a little facial hair which she had always adored.
He had gone to the river court because part of him knew she would be there. At least he was hoping she was going to be there. She was more beautiful than he had ever imagined she would be. Her hair was longer, darker, and more straight than it once was. Her eyes were still a beautiful green and everything about her made him realize how much he had missed her.
After moments of silence Lucas finally decided to break the ice….
Lucas- Peyton
Peyton- Don't speak….you are going to listen…you owe me that much….
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