Peyton" a voice called but it seemed so far away. Her head throbbed continuously as she tried to make out who was calling her. Groaning softly, she struggled to open her eyes. "Peyt" the voice called once again. Her vision was blurred slightly when she first opened her eyes but soon became clear, it was him.
"Lucas" Peyton murmured looking into his crystal blue eyes; she was confused at to why he was here in New York. He was supposed to be back in Tree Hill.
"Baby I'm here" he cooed cradling her in his arms and stroking her head with his free hand. "Why didn't you ask me to get that box off the shelf"?
She looked at him puzzled. What was he talking about and why had he called her baby? While still in his arms Peyton glanced around the room. She was in a huge walk in closet. There seemed to a box with its contents spilled on the floor, and a step stool in front of a very tall shelf.
Lucas helped her up as she fought the dizzy spells. "What are you talking about? And what happened" she asked in a small voice leaning against him.
He stroked her cheek, he was really concerned, she didn't remember falling off the step stool or hitting her head. "I think you have a concussion".
Peyton rubbed her aching head trying to focus. Where was she and why was Lucas touching her like that when had girlfriend?
He led her out of the bedroom closet and down stairs into the kitchen with his arm around her shoulder the whole time. "Here drink this" he demanded handing her a glass of water and making her sit down in a chair. "I'm going to call the doctor".
Peyton nodded while drinking the water. If she hadn't been so disoriented she would have demanded that he tell her what the hell was going on and where she was she at. She watched him as he talked on phone. It was weird she hadn't seen him in months, they had both been so busy with work, and she didn't like to visit him when Dana was around. She despised the girl so much at least with his other girlfriends she like them a little.
The doorbell rang causing her to jump. Lucas went to answer it so she turned her attention to the photo album on the table. She opened the album, staring at some old pictures she recognized. Turning the page she saw a picture of them at their high school graduation, they were kissing. "That didn't happen" she whispered perplexed. Flicking the pages way ahead she gasped when saw a wedding picture of them.
Peyton then looked at her left hand; there was a wedding ring on it, her eyes widened. "OMG" she screamed covering her mouth with her other hand. "What is going on"? She asked franticly to no one. Suddenly she heard voices coming from living room that made her really curious. She needed answers.
"Did you guys have fun" she heard Lucas asked someone.
Peyton entered the living room and she saw Lucas bending down to greet a little boy and girl who both were two and half years old. She stared at the children both were blonde and had the same blue eyes as Lucas.
"Daddy we had lots of fun" the little girl answered as her twin brother nodded in agreement.
"Uncle Nathan and Aunt Haley to us to the..." He paused trying to remember the name of the place they went. "The place with all the animals" he explained.
"You mean the zoo"? Lucas asked laughing.
"Yeah the...zoo"! The little boy declared
"Thank you guys for watching the kids" Lucas said to Nathan and Haley as he stood up.
"No problem man, it was James' idea to go to the zoo" Nathan said patting his son's head.
"Oh and don't worry I made sure Nathan here didn't spoil the kids appetites". Haley stated.
Peyton was in shock, she was also grateful that they hadn't seen her standing there. Where was she the twilight zone?
"Mommy" The girl exclaimed noticing her mother. Everyone around turned to face Peyton. "We went to the zoo today! It was really fun and we had ice cream when Aunt Haley went to the souvenir place and Uncle Nathan told us not to tell... anyone. Oops" she said covering her mouth with her hand, when she realized what she had done.
Peyton mouth was wide open in shock and the dizziness had come back full force, her eyes rolled to the back of her head and she hit the floor, she had fainted.
Peyton's Dream
She awoke some what to see a familiar face, she frowned. "I thought got rid of you... along time ago" she said to her subconscious.
"Nope, I've just been on vacation and right now I'm more of guide than your subconscious".
Peyton raised an eyebrow. "A guide"?
"Yep...I'm here to explain why you're here and you know guide you! "Duh"!
Peyton was relieved. "Good because one minute I'm walking up the stairs then the heel of my shoe breaks and let me tell you those shoes cost me a fortune, and then the next thing I know I'm falling down the stairs and I hit my head". She paused for a moment absorbing what she had said. "OMG ...I'm not dead am I because I can't be dead". She yelled hysterically.
"Jeez" Peyton's subconscious or guide yelled rubbing her ear. "Six years sure made you neurotic! Sighing she started to talk again. "No, you're not dead"!
"How"? "What happened and what's going on"?
"Would you please stop interrupting me" she fumed. "It's because your not in the reality where you fell down the stairs...your wish was granted".
"What wish"? Peyton asked.
"It was something along these lines. I just wish sometimes...that I would of told Lucas that I was in love with him. Who knows what my life would probably be like. That was your wish and in this reality you told Lucas you were in love with him the night of the banquet. After the Ravens' won the State Championship he told you; it was you that he wanted standing next to him when all his dreams came true. Six years later- you two are married and, you have twins, the little boy and girl you saw".
Peyton wrapped herself in a hug, her emotions getting the better of her. "I...know she called me mommy and Lucas daddy" Peyton whispered. She shook her head violently, a tear slipping down her cheek. "I can't stay here...I want to go back home"!
Peyton's guide placed her hands on her hips furiously. "Well if you aren't the most wish washy person I ever met! You made the wish, why do you want go back? You're just going to do the same thing you've been doing - living a lie. Peyton you're Never going to tell Lucas how you feel and you know what he's going move on for real one day! He's going to get married, and have kids. A real family, now tell me how are you going to fit in that picture Peyton"?!
"SHUT UP"! Peyton demanded beyond angry.
She laughed at Peyton cynically. "What... I'm just stating the facts"! Then she began pacing. You have one chance to see what could have been- I mean... you wouldn't want to regret, this six years from now would we? The cards lay in your hands- take your pick"!
A/N: Hey guys, hope you like this chapter. Any ways I need your help with the twins' names. I'm so stumped and I need a first and middle. I would be so grateful and the two names I like the most I'll pick.