Next Chapter is here. When I woke up this morning I had no inspiration what so ever but decided to sit and start typing and once I did, it all came back. So this chapter is longer then usual. I hadn't realized how long and I was gonna add another scene but then decided to hold that one off till the next chapter. Anyways, a lot happens in this chapter so take your time to read :) This chapter was the set up for the next few ones to come. Anyways Enjoy :)

Last night it happened. The three words she wanted to tell him for the longest time we're finally said. The three words that change everything. Peyton was woken up at the feel of Lucas's lips on her neck as a smile grazed her lips.

"MMMM I love when you do that." She whispered.

"I love that you love when I do that." He said back smirking as she opened her eyes. She smiled at her boyfriend and then kissed him.

"Good morning." She smiled.

"Good morning to you too babe."

"I love you" She said smiling. She was so happy she didn't have to hold it in anymore. And now that she had she wanted to say it, say it to him as much as she possibly could.

"I love you too" He replied capturing his lips again. Kiss was growing into something fast and as much as she wanted to make love to him she knew in a few hours they we're supposed to have supper with Karen. She pulled back before it went too far.

"Luke we can't; not right now." He pulled back confused and looked down at her

"Why not?"

"In case you forgot, we're having have lunch with your mom today."

"I didn't forget but that doesn't mean we don't have time for this. I just want to show my girlfriend how much I love her." He stated making his way to her neck.

"Trust me I know how much you love me, just the way you look at me says it all and I love you just as much if not more." She said trying to move out of his reach.

"Peyton, seriously? Why don't you want to make love to me right now?"

"Hmmm, maybe it's payback for yesterday morning." She said playfully.

"I think I more than made up for that in the kitchen." He smirked.

"Luke, I need to get dressed. Hop in the shower, do my hair. It takes a long time to look good you know?"

"You look just as beautiful in the morning. No amount of ironing curls could make you more beautiful than when your laying right here in my arms."

"Oh my boyfriend's a charmer is he now? There could only be two reasons either he just really wants to get some or he really means it."

"How about both." He said trying to resume what he was trying to start. She knew she had only one option so that's exactly what she did. Jumped out the bed and ran to the bedroom locking the door behind herself.

"Fine. Two can play that game babe." He yelled after her. Peyton just laughed but she knew she would get payback but right now she just wanted to hop in the shower.

They had just arrived to Karen's; they sat in the car for a minute before going in. Peyton leaned over to kiss Lucas but he pulled his head back.

"What was that?" Peyton asked looking at him

"Payback" Lucas said innocently.

"So now you won't even kiss me?" She pouted.

"You started this babe"

"Luke this is the first time I'm actually gonna sit and have a nice lunch with the man I love and his mother, so can you blame me for wanting everything to be perfect?" Lucas eyes soften.

"It's not like you haven't met my mother before. You work for her. Heck you've known her longer then you've known me. She loves you. Maybe not as much as I love you but there's nothing to be nervous about." He said sweetly.

"I'm not nervous I just want it to be perfect and considering the way you last left things with your mom; I just want everything to go smoothly."

"Well that's because you guys lied to me."

"Okay Luke. I get it. How about we just go home and skip all of this." Peyton said upset.

"I'm sorry that was a low blow." He said but Peyton wasn't look at him.

"Come here." Lucas said trying to grab her hand but she was giving it to him.

"Peyton look at me, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. I don't ever want you to be sad and especially not because of me. So come here so I can kiss you."

"Fine." She said still pouting but happy that she won. She wasn't upset at him; she just wanted a kiss before they went in and was glad her plan worked.

She leaned over as their lips collided, she parted her mouth letting his tongue massage her mouth. Her hand made its way to the back of his head playing with his hair. He pulled back leaning his forehead against hers.

"Can we go back home?" Peyton laughed.

"Nope! Now common boyfriend we have a lunch to get to." They both got out of the car and held hands as they made their way into the house.

"Peyton, Luke. I'm glad you guys decided to finally grace me with your presence I thought you guys would sit out there forever." Karen said happily hugging Peyton then Lucas.

Peyton leaned into Lucas embarrassed that Karen had witnessed their little make out session.

"Don't be embarrassed Peyton. Young love is beautiful." Karen said grabbing her hand and pulling her into the kitchen. Lucas followed them.

"Mom. I'm sorry about Friday." Luke began.

"It's okay Lucas." Karen simply said.

"I just want you to be happy so if going to London will do that for you then I give you my blessing." Lucas said hugging his mother.

"Thank you. That means the world to me." Peyton excused herself so she could use to restroom.

"And just so you know. You have my blessing as well." Karen said seeing Peyton entering her destination.

"What?" Lucas asked confused.

"One day when the time is right which I'm not saying it's right now. I know you will make an amazing husband to that girl."

"Ummm I.."

"Lucas I see the way you look at each other. She my dear is clearly the love of your life."

"Thanks mom" Lucas said hugging his mom tightly; it meant so much to him to hear her say that. Karen noticed Peyton making her way back towards them so she pulled back.

"Well how about we have lunch." She said as they made their way into the dining room.

Peyton and Lucas spent the whole day over at Karen's; they spent time playing with Lily and talking all about London and what Karen's plans we're. She informed them she would be leaving in about a month and was booking her flight the following day. They decided they we're gonna throw Karen a going away party at Tric. They said their goodbye's and Peyton and Lucas made their way home.

"I'm so tired" Peyton said yawning as they made their way inside her bedroom.

"You should go to sleep then."

"You're not staying?" She asked.

"It's Sunday night. School tomorrow remember?"

"With everything that happened this weekend I kind of forgot all about school."

"Well the good thing about Monday's is your first class is gym." Lucas smirked.

"Oh of course it is. I guess I'll see you in class." Peyton said sweetly as she kissed him.

"Don't be late again or I'll be forced to give you detention." Lucas smirked.

Peyton stood on her tippy toes putting her arms around his neck.

"Goodnight. I love you."

"Goodnight to you. Love you more." He said just before he crashed his lips onto hers. Lucas then left and Peyton went straight to bed.

Bells sounded which meant the class was over. Peyton was sad that as fast as it began it was already over. She looked over at Lucas who was writing down some notes. As the rest of the class gathered their things; Lucas nudged her to go over to him.

"Nathan wants you to meet him in his office at lunch." He said

"Okay? What is it about?" She asked.

"I don't know. He just told me to tell you to go to his office." Peyton nodded her head. She was about to kiss him but then remembered where they we're and just turned around and left. He watched her go off as the doors closed behind her.

It was now lunch time and Peyton made her way inside Nathan's office. He wasn't there but Lucas was. She smirked at him and crossed her arms.

"So was this just so you could see me?" She asked

"Actually no. Nathan does really want to talk to you, he's just running a little late."

"Okay." She nodded.

"I wish I could kiss you right now." Lucas said

"Me too. I wish I could kiss you whenever, wherever I want."

"One day you will." Once she graduated they talked about leaving Tree Hill or maybe even staying here. Everyone in school knew that Peyton had a close relationship with Haley and Nathan so it wouldn't shock people if she actually ended up dating Lucas. People wouldn't automatically assume the worse. But they would need to wait months before coming out in the open. So as they wanted for that day they come… They dreamed about the reality of it.

"Peyton sorry I'm late." Nathan said as he stepped into his office.

"It's okay. What did you want to talk to me about?" She asked.

"There's this new kid in school."

"Scott right?" Peyton asked

"Yeah him. I need someone to show him the ropes."

"And you want me to do this? Why?"

"I want you to convince him to join the basketball team."

"Convince him? Me? I'm a girl how could I convince him."

"And you're okay with this?" Peyton asked Lucas at Lucas.

"Yeah it's fine. Nathan asked me if I minded before bringing it up with you." Peyton nodded as Lucas explained.

"Look Peyton. He's really good. Something happened and he's giving up on it."

"Isn't this your sort of thing Nate? You're the one who should be talking to him not me."

"Just show him around. Talk about how good are team is. The coach you know?"

"So you want me to praise you to him." Peyton said laughing.

"Yeah that." Nathan nodded.

"Let me guess, you tried to talk to him and he turned you away." Lucas laughed at how she could see right through him.

"You're right she's good." Nathan said looking at Lucas. Lucas had told him Peyton was gonna figure it out.

"Fine, I'll go look for him now." Peyton said turning to leave.

"He's in the library." Nathan said

"Is that why you we're late?"

"Yeah" Peyton laughed as she left his office in search of this Scott character.

Scott and Peyton hit it off quite fast. He was a jokester. She laughed at all his jokes. When lunch time ended, they looked at his schedule and realized they we're in the same class. Coincidentally, the English teacher paired them together for an assignment they had. She might be able to do this after all she thought. They we're hanging out by her locker laughing. Her back was flush against it while Scott stood in front of her.

"That's hilarious." Peyton said laughing.

"Yeah imagine 40 year old. Hideous blonde wig. Mustache. Mini skirt. Tank top." He said. Peyton couldn't hold it in.

"You… You.. got.. picked.. up.. by.. a ..40.. year old" She said laughing so hard she could barely breathe. She leaned down holding on to her knees as she kept laughing.

"Wasn't all that funny in the moment. I was horrified." Scott said which made her laugh even more.

"Stop. You're killing me." She said trying to catch her breath. She grabbed onto his arms to get balance as she tried to get back up still laughing.

Nathan and Lucas we're making their way back to his office when they spotted the scene unfolding in front of them. Nathan glanced back at an angry Lucas; Scott was touching her. Touching his girlfriend. She was laughing. Smiling at Scott. Same way she smiles at him. Lucas's anger was growing by the second. He turned to leave just as Nathan yelled out to Peyton.

"Hey Peyton. Can I see you in my office?" Peyton immediately looked up at him. She spotted Lucas walking away and Nathan shaking his head.

"Sure" she said excusing herself from Scott.

Peyton closed the door and turned to Nathan. Who immediately went apeshit on her.

'What the hell was that?"

"What? We we're just laughing." Peyton said defending her actions.

"The touching. Lucas saw all of it."

"It was innocent Nathan I swear. He's funny."

"Well you're boyfriend just stormed out of him pissed off so I think you better could talk to him instead of flirting with Scott."

"I wasn't flirting. What you talking about."

"Whatever Peyton. Just thought you should know." He said leaving her in his office to ponder a bit.

Scott was still standing by her locker when she came back out. She approached him.

"Everything good?"

"Yeah. I'm just really good friend with his wife." Peyton said nodding her head as she gathered her stuff out of her locker.

"So.. I kinda wanted to ask you some… Do you wanna maybe grab something to eat and hang out?" Scott out. And light bulbs went off in her head. Oh Crap. He was flirting with her.

"Oh.. um I kinda have a boyfriend?" she said.

"Oh sorry I didn't know." Scott said pulling back.

"Does he go to this school?" he asked.

"No no. He's not in high school actually." Scott nodded at her answer.

"Well if anything changes, let me know." He said turning to leave.

"Hey wait up." Peyton said going after him. Scott turned.

"You're funny, I'd still like to hang out with you plus we do have that assignment together. You could maybe come over?" She said. Scott smiled.

"Sure. Let me know when." He said "See you tomorrow. "She nodded.

"Yeah. See you tomorrow." She watched as he left. Everyone had been gone by now. She turned to grab her bag from her locker but just as she looked up Lucas was standing right there.

"What the hell was that?" Lucas asked pissed.

"Lucas" Peyton said frozen in her spot.

"Why we're you all over that guy?" He spat.

"I wasn't." she defended.

"Really? You we're touching him."

"It's not what it looks like."

"Then tell me what it was like."

"He was just.."

"Just what? Peyton. WHAT?" Peyton had never seem him this angry before. Lucas was more than pissed he was enraged.

"Lucas calm down please." She said trying to grab his hand but he snatched it back.

"Look, he was telling me a story and It was funny, I was laughing so hard that I had trouble getting up back up and I just grabbed the first thing I saw to balance myself. It was innocent. I promise. I love you, you know that."

"Right now I don't know anything."

"Lucas.."

"No Peyton. That looked far more then innocent to me."

"It was innocent. I only have eyes for you. You have my whole heart, only you. And since we said there was going to be no lies between us I need to tell you something."

"I'm not liking the sound of this. Just don't tell me he kissed you or I swear I'm going to punch that kid."

"No No. He didn't I swear. But he did ask me out." She took her eyes off of him immediately as she let the last word slip. She didn't want to see his reaction.

"He what? And what did you say?"

"I told him I had a boyfriend who I loved with all my heart and couldn't picture my life without him in it." Okay she knew she didn't say all of that but in this moment she needed to convince him of that. She knew he had a right to be pissed. Heck, until he hadn't asked her out she had no clue he was into her.

Lucas eyes immediately softened.

"Okay." He said a little calmer.

"There's more actually."

"What else could there possibly be." Lucas asked his anger taking a hold of him again.

"Um.. I didn't plan this I swear but um Mrs. Jackson our English teacher kinda paired us for this assignment."

"She what? No. There's no way you're spending time with this guy outside of school. And where is this assignment doing gonna be taken place at?"

"My house" she said nervously.

"Hell no. I'm not letting some guy who has the hots for my girlfriend spend time alone with her under one roof. Not happening."

"Lucas come on."

"You're seriously okay with this? You're okay with bringing some guy to your house who's not your boyfriend? You expect me to be okay with it? Especially after you know he wants to be more then friends."

"What am I supposed to do? I can't change partners."

"You can go to a public place or something. It doesn't have to be at your house. Who's idea was it to do this at your house anyways?"

"Mine" And that was it. Lucas couldn't take anymore. He didn't speak or look at her. He simply turned around and walked away.

"Lucas don't just walk away. Let's talk about this." Peyton yelled after him.

"Peyton right now I need time. Give me time to process all of this. I'll call you." And with that he disappeared. Peyton exhaled at all that had just happened. She didn't blame him for being angry, she knew how it looked. Heck if roles we're reversed she woulda reacted the same way. Watching your girlfriend with what looked like flirting with another guy, then finding out this guy asked her out, then that they we're paired together for an assignment and would be working on this together in a house alone just the two of them. All of this was so much to take in which is why she decided to give him all the time he needed. She wouldn't call him, she'd let him come to her.

Lucas's phone started ringing as he made his way to his car in the school parking lot. He ignored at first thinking it was Peyton. When it rang a second time he glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Haley.

"Lucas, you need to come over to my house and bring Peyton."

"I'll be right there but Peyton is busy." He said indifferent.

"Okay but get here right now as fast as you can." Lucas hung up and drove to Haley's house all along thinking about his fight with Peyton. Was he overreacting? Was he making a bigger deal oout of this whole thing with Scott? She loved him and he knew that. It wasn't that he didn't trust her, he didn't trust this Scott guy. All thinking left his brain when he arrived at Haley's and spotted Lindsay's car in her driveway. What was she doing here? What did she want from him now? They would be divorced any day now. It had been almost a year since he last saw her or heard from her.

"Hales, what's she doing here?" Lucas said barging into her house not in the mood for anything.

"Lucas, Hey." Lindsay happily running into his arms. He pushed her back.

"What's going on?" He asked.

"I have something to tell you." Lindsay said beaming.

"I don't wanna hear anything you have to say Lindsay.

"Luke you should hear her out." Haley said approaching them.

"Fine" He crossed his arms waiting to hear what she had to say.

"Well after you left.." Lindsay began.

"You filed divorce papers yes I know I signed them and sent them back. What else?"

"That's the thing Luke. I never signed those papers."

"Huh? What?" He asked not understanding what she was trying to say.

"Luke we're still married. I'm still your wife. I never filed the papers." Lindsay smiled. Lucas was stunned. Perplexed. Shocked.

"This is not happening" He mumbled.

"Don't you see, this is our second chance. We could make it work this time."

"I don't think so. I don't love you Lindsay." But Lindsay didn't care what Lucas was saying she knew in her heart she could make him love her again especially once he found out.

"But I love you Lucas, Always have always will." She said as she grabbed his face and kissed his lips. Lucas was too stunned to react, her lips lingered on him longer than they should have but once he realized what was going on he gently pushed her off of him.

"I can't do this." He said just before he walked out the door. Lindsay and Haley stood there in silence staring at each other. Lindsay had no idea Lucas had moved on. He didn't love her nor did he want to love her. Of course Haley knew all this but she stood neutral next to Lindsay waiting for the next shoe to drop.

Sorry that's how it ends. Like I said I had another scene scripted but cut it out once I saw this chapter exceeding my normal length. A little info about Scott. He's tall about 6'2, has blonde hair and blue eyes. Hes medium built not too bulky but more then Lucas or Nathan. A little bit on the bigger side as far as his arms/muscles go. Thought I'd give you a little more info n him. Also this Scott is not the Scott who played on OTH. Hope ya'll enjoyed it :) Don't forget to leave me your feedback. Till next time :)