Chapter 3

A Blur of Blue and Hazel

The Party was in full flow at Nathans family's beach house

Nathan walked around the beach house with Haley at his side both holding hands, Nathan taking in all the damage that had been done so far to the huge holiday home and laughed to himself as he saw all the broken plant pots the broken table glass on the floor and beer bottles laying strewn all over, Haley gaped in horror at the site and looked up at Nathan who was smiling at the devastation 'Haley this parties gotta be a success so far' he chuckled.

'Nathan! This place is a complete state'

'I know' he laughed again 'my dads guna kill me, this is awesome!'

Nathan walked off pulling Haley with him just in time as three jocks rolled down the stairs and landed in the place they were stood before all laughing as they took long swigs of beer from their bottles.

Nathan dragged Haley through the crowds of drunk dancing teenagers towards the kitchen were they found Brooke and Lucas talking by themselves as everyone else was either in the garden or in the front room drinking their hearts out.

Hey man, fancy a beer?' Nathan asked as he opened the fridge and pulled out a frostie

Nah bro im not drinking tonight'

Nathan shrugged and turned away 'you're loss' he took a long swig of the beer and looked back at them both raising an eyebrow ' you not drinking either Brooke?'

Nope, you know I don't drink nate I don't like to make a fool of myself' she winked at them both remembering the time she had got totally wasted and left Nathan and Haley's relationship in tatters. She turned back to Lucas who was mischievously smiling at her remembering the time himself.

Luke turned to Nathan 'who got that barrel in the front room nate its huge!'

'ya no what Tim's like with his parties, he likes to make an effort'

Nathan nodded his head towards the window were they could all clearly see Tim running along the wooden decking totally naked and they all broke out in laughter

He certainly does' Lucas raised his eyebrows shaking his head

Theresa walked into the room and took a quick look around and spotted Brooke

'Hey Brooke I've been looking for you everyone wants you to come play naked twister'

Lucas looked from Theresa to Brooke 'you're kidding right'

'Why not getting jealous are ya Broody' winking at him Brooke stood up and kissed him on the cheek ill try and save some for you she whispered in his ear and watched him smile a little raising his eyebrow.

Il try and not be too long she got up and walked out with Theresa, taking a quick look back to see if he was looking she blew a kiss and smiled as she saw him watching her leave with his big blue eyes she could gaze forever into and get lost willingly. She then turned and left. Leaving the three alone. 'So Luke you missing her already' Haley asked as she saw him looking at the empty door'

A little ' he replied 'but im sure I can cope' a wide smile broke out on his face as he dragged his hand through his blonde hair and opened his arms to welcome haley for a big hug she accepted and they both met with arms wrapped tight around each other

'I've missed my best friend' he said and she knew he meant it Lucas Scott was the best friend anybody could have. 'I've missed you too'

Hey' Nathan laughed get your own girlfriend' they broke apart and started laughing

Nathan took Haley's hand 'were going to check out this game their playing Nathan raised his eyebrows and Haley slapped his chest laughing and shaking her head looking at Luke who was smiling, Nathan put out his fist towards Luke and Luke tapped his on Nathan's 'speak later man' Nathan and Haley walked out joking together. Lucas shook his head smiling and headed for the door into the front room so see the whole room alive with music and people making out and dancing, he looked for someone he recognised but then felt his arm being grabbed from behind 'hey Luke you're looking hot tonight' he recognised the voice straight away and turned round 'Rachel its good to see you too thanks'

The good looking ginger haired girl winked at him when he turned 'I noticed you were looking for me' she smiled devilishly because she knew he actually wasn't.

He returned her smile with an awkward one and sighed 'how did you know' he played along 'I'm great at guessing that boys are thinking about me' she teased 'dance with me' she began to drag him across the room until he noticed the tall blond curly haired girl he was searching for before, he smiled and let go of Rachel's hand 'Rachel I gotta go talk to someone I'll see you later he looked blankly at her an gave a weak smile, turned and walked off Rachel watching him leave, she felt confused how could anyone not want her? she was gorgeous, then again Lucas Scott was a tricky one he had only ever given his heart to two people and one of those he was heading towards now.

Rachel shrugged and grabbed the nearest not bad looking jock in her book 'ul do I'm drunk' she took his hand and dragged him towards the stairs he smiled back at his friends and winked.

Peyton felt familiar arms crawling onto her waist and she felt her waist being squeezed and released she turned smiling to look up into those familiar deep blue eyes looking back at her, she felt like he was searching right into her sole she did every time he looked with those eyes, her heart skipped a beat once… twice… 'hey Peyton I was hoping I came across you sometime tonight' he hunched his shoulders and gazed at her while she replied 'ahh… Brooke wouldn't of forgiven me if I didn't make an appearance sometime and I wasn't really doing anything so i came to make sure you were being good she smiled and nudged him playfully his face broke into a large smile'

At least I have someone to moan about the music to since you're here' she laughed he was right the music was lame

'we should see if we could squeeze some Ramones on do you think they'd notice she nodded in the direction of the crowd who were now dancing to some sort of hip hop dance track. Lucas winced ye I reckon they would.' He smiled lightly and looked I into large hazel eyes and wondered what she was thinking behind them as he tinted his head to one side. 'Do you want a drink?' yes please Luke' she smiled up at him 'You're a good friend.'

Ok ill be back in a minute don't go hiding from me' he chuckled and walked off into the kitchen to fetch a drink.

5 minutes later he was back with a beer in each hand looking for Peyton he smiled when he saw her talking to a big built boy he didn't know who looked as if he went to college playing football he began walking but stopped when he saw him getting closer and leaning in to kiss her she turned her head when this happened and blocked his attempt but instead he started nibbling her neck, she pushed him back again looking a little distressed and began to walk away from the boy he grabbed her arm and pulled her in roughly forcing her lips on his, she tried to pull away but he grabbed her tighter and pushed his hand into the edge of her black jeans lowering it down .

Lucas had seen enough he put the drink down and started up towards the two, grabbing hold of the boys shirt he pulled him away from Peyton and banged him up against the nearby wall 'What the f…!' he was cut short as Lucas crashed a first sharply into the college boys jaw to hear a sickening crunch Lucas let go of the boys shirt and reached back and punched him again and connected to the side of the boys nose to the sound of a 'ooooh….' From the crowd as they turned to see the build up of a fight.

The boy bent over holding his nose 'what the hell was that for school boy!' the boy exclaimed out of his hands catching the dripping blood 'your gunna pay for that'

Lucas was furious, pointing a finger at the boy 'you touch her again and I wont stop next time!'

Lucas felt a hand on his shoulder, he stepped back and turned to see Peyton looking up into his eyes tears breaking through 'Lucas stop he's not worth it' he reached out his hand and stroked her cheek

'you ok?' he whispered

Ye im good now' she gave him a slight smile, he new she wasn't

'Ok le…'

Lucas fell to the floor after a punch came out of no where and knocked him straight off his feet….. Payton screamed.

The boys foot connected with the underside of Lucas' chest knocking the wind right out of him he rolled onto his side wheezing and coughing then the foot reconnected this time hitting him in the face bursting his nose open and leaving a gash above his eye, blood trickled out and wept down his face, Lucas lay in agony as he spat blood onto the floor as the boy brought back his foot again Payton screamed and leapt over onto Lucas covering him preventing the boys foot from hitting Lucas again.

Suddenly Nathan leapt out of the crowd pulling back his fist as he ran and connected his fist onto the side of the college boys face sending him sprawling.

Get the Hell out of my House before I do something I might regret!' Nathan spat he was shaking in rage, clenching his fist ready to go Haley held him back tears in her eyes let him go Nathan, let him go..' The boy pulled himself shooting a glance at Nathan and then towards Lucas who was lying on the floor hunched over with Payton crying over him as she lay next to him. The boy gathered himself and fled out of the house. Haley rushed to Lucas' side rolling him over onto his back he groaned loudly in pain as his breathing began to ease, Payton looked up from Lucas and everyone saw her eyes were puffy and her tears were rolling.

Lucas looked up at Payton and she looked back down they both stared deep into each other eyes 'are you ok?' he asked under his heavy breathing ye im better now your talking 'I was scared Lucas' she stroked his head sweeping back his messy blonde hair as she spoke. Everyone was silent as they spoke the music had stopped and everyone had gathered. A voice suddenly broke the silence as Brooke stumbled through the crowd, 'What's going on?' she stammered as she carried on stumbling through a beer in hand 'Why has the music stopped? I like that song!' As she broke through her eyes caught sight of Lucas lying on the floor some blood around him with Peyton lying along side him looking down at him.

Her face screwed up confused 'what's happened?' Lucas are you ok?' She knelt down next to them tears glistening in her eyes she pushed up her hair, what's happened who did this too you? Brooke looked round searching for answers, Haley finally replied to Brooke Brooke Lucas is hurt he's been in a fight, how much have you had to drink your wasted I think we should take you home.' Haley looked disapprovingly at her

'No! Haley I'm fine…'

'Come on Brooke, Lucas doesn't need this' Haley spoke quietly to Brooke as she stood up and pull Brooke up with her 'let me take you home..'

'But Lucas… I wanna stay with him make sure he's ok' Brookes tears crept down her cheek as she tried to cope with the fact that she was seriously wasted and her boyfriend was hurt.

'Your staying here then, im taking you to bed' Haley swung Brooke arm over her shoulder and walked off pulling her alongside up towards the bedrooms.

Brooke didn't resist but instead looked down at Payton and Lucas, eyes shining with gathered tears.

Nathan watched her leave and then bent down to help Lucas up off the floor

'Payton can you take Lucas home in your car I've had too much to drink'

He helped Lucas to his feet and Payton took his hand and led him out Lucas looked up at Nathan on his way out 'Thanks Nate I was done for…' Lucas smiled weakly and hobbled off with Payton at his side. Nathan watched on with everyone else who stared as they left together….

When they reached Lucas'

Payton Hovered just behind Lucas as he opened the door into his room she wasn't going to leave him yet. He got to his bed and laid back onto it wincing as he lowered his body down.

Peyton sat down beside him as both their eyes met through the dark.

'Thank you Peyton for helping me'

'Its ok Luke I have to help sometime your always saving me'

She smiled down at him and stroked his head

Lucas smiled back 'I like saving you when I can, you mean so much to me Peyton'

Payton bowed her head and a tear dropped from her face onto his.

He tinted his head to one side and looked up at her using his hand to push back her hair behind her ear.

'Hey don't cry' he whispered 'everything is gunna be fine now' he lifted her chin so she was looking back into his eyes.

'I was Scared Luke'

'I no Peyton but its ok now, I'm here for you'

They both gazed at each other the silence immense…

'Lucas…. I think I'm i…'

'sshhh'

He put his finger to her lips and leans up and kisses her lightly laying back down.

He gazes up at her watching as her eyes open and the tears fall. She leans down and kisses him deeply a small smile creeping onto her lips this is what she wants, she pulls away slightly and hovers above his lips as they both smile their lips meet again the moment beautiful, Payton lays her head on his Chest and he kisses her forehead before their eyes flicker and close smiles still playing on their lips.