A week had passed, and Lucas and Peyton were starting to settle into their new surroundings. Lucas was happy to find out that he had a nice roommate. Lucas's roommate's name was Brian, and he was obsessed with basketball almost more than Lucas. It was nice for Lucas to have Brian, because he didn't know anyone else at UNC. He was planning on going home or to visit Nathan and Haley at Duke a lot, but nothing was the same without Peyton. Peyton was living alone in an apartment in Savannah. Like Lucas, she didn't know anyone there except for Jake. It was still awkward for her to be around him a lot, but he had helped her move into her apartment. All Peyton had to look forward to were the frequent calls she received from Lucas. They were on the phone together whenever they both had any free time.
"Hey man, you wanna go get something to eat? I am sick of all of this homework. I mean, we've only been here a week, and we are already swamped." Brian was trying to get Lucas out of the room.
"I'd like to man, but I gotta finish this work, and Peyton is calling me later." Brian was disappointed by this.
"C'mon Luke, can't you talk to Peyton while we are out."
"No, I wanna talk to her alone."
"O.k. man, whatever you say. It must be hard being away from her like this though. I guess I can understand."
"Brian, it's the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I can't stand it, and it's only been a week."
Lucas really was hurting inside. He would give anything to just hold Peyton in his arms. He was literally on the verge of flying to Savannah to see her, but he felt that he had to be strong for her.
"I am not gonna try to tell you what to do, but I really think that it would be good for you to get out, and take your mind off things for awhile. Maybe if you start going out and having some fun, things won't be as hard."
"Maybe you're right Brian, but I don't know if I can have fun without Peyton."
"Hey, you'll never know unless you try. Besides, I am sure that she wants you to be out having fun."
"You know, you are right. I am sure that's what she wants, and that is what I want for her too. Alright, let's go. I can talk to her while we are out." Lucas then followed Brian out of their dorm.