Chapter two- Stay close, Don't go.
It was the beginning of school and the beginning of our refurbished friendship. I walked the halls in confidence, knowing that last night went well. Peyton and I are friends again and things should be going back to normal. As I enter the classroom I slam my books on the desk in front of Peyton and sit in the seat twisting my body around to face the blond "Hey P.Sawyer" I said with a smile, dimples shining through. Peyton let out a small laugh and smiled back at me "Someone's in a giddy mood today" I bit my lip then spoke out "Well I have my hot fake blond of a best friend back, Isn't that something to be happy about?" I teased her knowing in the back of my mind I meant it. She playfully shoved my arm and giggled softly. I could tell she was happy with the way things were going. I mean us being back to friends and all.
After the bell rang for the last class to get out I walked anxiously out of the class room and through the double doors leading out of the hallway landing myself in the parking lot. I smile as I walk towards my best friend and link arms with her as we headed towards my car. We were back to our old ways, I would drive us to school and we would leave school together, that was the pattern and it was a habit I was glad to get back to. I sat in the driver's seat steering the wheel with Peyton sitting beside me, I glanced over at her. God, she's so beautiful. Gah Brooke! Stop thinking of her that way. I shook the thought from my mind and turned my head facing the road again. I pulled up in front of her house, waiting for her to get out of the car with the slightest bit of hope that she would invite me to hang out. Peyton looked at me with curiosity "Aren't you coming in?" I grinned almost stupidly as I nodded and got out of the car with her and marched up the stars to her room.
Peyton sat her self down on the edge of her bed and motioned for me to join her. I roamed the room until I reached her bed and took a seat, making sure to leave space between us. I started to realize how hard it was going to be to pretend like everything is back to normal, and that I'm actually not in love with my best friend. She looked at me, sort of puzzled and placed her hand softly on my shoulder "Are you alright? It seems like you have a lot on your mind" chills shot through my body as I felt her touch me, this never used to happen before. I nodded and turned to face her with a very fake smile on my face. Luckily she didn't notice that I faked that smile. In that moment I wanted to kiss her so badly, I could feel my lips aching for a taste of hers. But I held back and pulled my self away from her touch ignoring every instinct and urge in my body. Peyton looked a little confused, they had always been able to hug and touch carelessly with out it feeling even a little awkward.
I ended up staying the night there, and of course Peyton only had one bed in her room. The one we had to share. I could barely sleep as I gripped the edge of the bed, trying to keep a distance from Peyton who moved around in her sleep frequently. I didn't want us to accidentally touch; it felt weird enough as it is. The sun light beamed through her window signaling it was morning. The bags under my eyes grew dark, I was exhausted but at least I kept anythingfrom happening last night. I felt her stretch beside me, attempting to wake her self up. I shifted in the bed and yawned as I sat up rubbing my eyes. "Morning sleeping beauty" Peyton spoke with such innocence and a smile showing on her face. I flashed her a smile and giggled a bit "So what's the plan for today P.Sawer?" She sat up in her bed still under the covers "It's this early in the morning and you expect me to have the day all planned out?" I laughed and smirked at her "Well what kind of best friend would you be is you didn't?" "The lazy kind" she said as she stuck her tongue out at me teasingly. Wow, we flirt a lot, and I'm just beginning to realize it. I jumped out of bed, and headed for the door way. I slapped her butt and ran out of the room laughing then hopped in the shower. I could hear Peyton yell through the door that she was going to get me for that, I don't think I would mind it.
I walked back into her room with just a towel around me and my hair drenched with water as I head over to her closet to find something to wear, I recognized a mini blue jean skirt and a white t-shirt lying on the ground. They were mine; I must have left them here a long time ago. I picked them up and told Peyton to scram, yes, I said exactly that. She knew I was playing around though. I slid the skirt on over my thong and pulled the shirt over my head and tugged at it until it fit my body the way I wanted it too. By the time Peyton walked back into her room already dressed with her hair soaked and dripping water, I was sitting on her bead just contemplating what the day could bring. I noticed how naturally gorgeous she was, and how she had a perfect glow on her skin; I just gazed at her for that split second. My mind was running in circles, all I wanted to do was just run up to her and kiss her like she belonged to me. That's what I really wanted, her to belong to me. She stepped closer "Earth to Brooke! Any one there?" she said as she poked my shoulder with a slight laugh to her voice. I snapped my self out of it as soon as I heard her voice and smiled up at her "Sorry, got lost in my thoughts for a minute there." She shook her head and giggled "Yeah no shit Brookie" she pulled me up from the bed and forced me to put my shoes on "we're going to the beach." She said it with a certain extent of excitement in her tone of voice. I smirked "I don't have my suit though" I looked at her hoping I didn't ruin her plans "Well then looks like someone's going in their birthday suit" she laughed and whipped me playfully with the towel as she walked out the door saying "I told you I would get you back." This made me laugh to myself as I got up and followed her to the car.
The ride there was short but the whole way there I spent thinking to myself. I know the feelings I have are getting stronger and I'm so afraid I'm going to slip and say something. It seems to me like she is flirting back, but I want to be sure before I spill my guts completely to her. I don't want to scare her away. I won't lose her, not again. As she pulls up in the sand I step out of the car, slamming the car door shut so I know it was closed and walked up beside her, there really wasn't any one there, I guess she picked the right spot. Peyton faced me and smirked "water?" I nodded and slipped my skirt off and removed my shirt throwing the two items to the ground, leaving me almost completely revealed. Peyton laughed at how un-shy I was and took her clothes off showing her bathing suit. I ran into the ocean water with her trailing right behind me, a wave crashes right on us and forces us under the water for a second. I rise from the water laughing at how annoyed Peyton seemed to be with the waves. I splashed her "Lighten up Blondie, its just water" I laughed.
Another wave hit us, this time it brought us close to shore. Peyton landed right on top of me. We spent a minute looking each other in the eyes. There I went again, getting lost in those perfect hazel orbs of hers. I have butterflies swarming madly around my stomach, I wonder if she feels it too. Another irrational decision went through my mind, that's strike two for me. I leaned forward and pressed my lips against hers, I felt the blood rush through me as she kissed me back with just as much passion. Then something happened, she pulled away.
We got back to her place; my mind filled with confusion and neglect. The rest of the time at the beach she pretended like it didn't happen, but I know she felt something in that kiss. And she kissed me back, that had to mean something right? We were lying in the bed, both hesitant to fall asleep. I could feel the tension between us. I just wanted it to go away, but it didn't, it stayed there nagging me.