MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

Peyton woke up with a slight head ache. She blamed it for staying up late last night and then waking up early for school.

When she got to the school, the first bell just rang and the students were all going to their respective classrooms. She parked her car then got out immediately after grabbing her bag and sketchpad.

As she was hurrying to go to the classroom, she did not notice that her bag was not properly closed and that some of her things fell out of it.

Nathan, who was getting his books in his lockers, noticed this and begun to pick up Peyton's things. There was one thing that caught his eye though.

"What is this for?" Nathan asked as he was about to hand Peyton her things.

Peyton immediately turned around to face Nathan.

Shit! Think fast! Think fast! "Its just vitamins" she said grabbing the bottle away from Nathan and then she headed to class quickly. She was in such a hurry she did not noticed that she sat beside Brooke.

Nathan got a good look of what the name of the pills that was in the bottle. He also noticed that it had Peyton's name on it. He knew that vitamins did not need to be prescribed. He also knew that Peyton was lying so he made a phone call and asked the other person on the line what those pills are for.

After the phone call he made. He got paler and the word worry was practically screaming from his face to anyone who looked at him. Peyton what is going on with you? Are you sick?

Nathan was rooted to his spot until he heard the second bell rang. He tried to walk faster, he even wanted to run so that he'd get there much faster but his feet just won't let him. He found out that the pills were indeed vitamins so technically Peyton didn't really lie. What shocked him were the next words that were spoken: "they are taken by patients who are undergoing chemotherapy".

Finally he reached the door to his classroom, he opened it and every head was turned towards him. The only person he looked at was Peyton. Hurt, Worry and Disappointment were plastered to his face as he sat on the empty seat behind Brooke.

Haley immediately noticed the look in Nathan's face and immediately got worried. She called for him, but Nathan did not even look at her. It was like he was off to his own world and all he could see was Peyton.

Brooke wondered why Nathan was looking at Peyton like she did something horrible. She wondered because since Peyton got back, she noticed that Nathan had been the sweetest to her. She was curious as to what have happened or happening at the two. She looked at Peyton who was just as confused at first, but then she noticed how her ex-best friend's face slowly recognized the reason why and how her lips wanted to say something yet no words or sound came out.

"Thank you for joining us, Mr. Scott!" The teacher greeted.

The teacher went back to discussing the lesson.

Haley was not able to concentrate because he was worried about Nathan.

Peyton was not listening because she was busy thinking why Nathan looked at her like that. Like he knew everything. He looked so hurt and disappointed at me. We were okay before the pills fell out. What does he know?

Brooke was not able to pay attention either because she was thinking of what could have happened between yesterday and now. She was also feeling worried, not for Nathan, but for Peyton. She always knew if something was wrong. Ever since the blond left, she had been having those feelings, but she tried to ignore it especially now that the blonde is back. She is suppressing those feelings more than ever, because like she kept on saying to herself. She does not care anymore.

The bell had rung signalling that the class is over. Nathan got up and out the door followed by Haley and Brooke then Peyton.

"Nate, what's wrong?" Haley asked as soon as they got out of the door.

"Nothing." Nathan said his tone not even convincing himself.

Nathan walked towards their usual spot followed by the girls. Lucas was already sitting there waiting for them.

"Hey, what's up?" Lucas asked as soon as he saw his brother.

"You don't have class?" Nathan asked.

"No, are you okay?" Lucas asked his brother as soon as he saw that worried look in his face.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Nathan said his voice on edge.

"Just asking." Lucas replied, raising his hand in surrender.

"Hey" Lucas said to no one in particular as the girls came near.

"Nate, come on, what's wrong?" Haley asked as soon as she reached the table and sat beside Nathan.

"Nothing. I'm fine." Nathan said looking at Peyton like she's studying her. This did not go unnoticed to the other three.

"Yeah, right! You're fine! And I am the Queen of England." Brooke replied sarcastically.

"What is going on between the two of you?" Haley finally asked motioning at Nathan and Peyton.

Peyton did not answer instead she looked away and found the group of students away from them very interesting.

Nathan did not answer either. He was caught up in his own head figuring out what's wrong with Peyton.

"What's going on Hales? Brooke?" Lucas asked not understanding why Nathan was so quiet and seem to be in his own little world.

"I don't know." Haley said exasperated.

"Nathan came in looking all freaked out looking at Peyton." Brooke said.

"Would you stop it?" Peyton said to Nathan after a few minutes of Nathan just staring at her.

Nathan looked away then looked at her again.

"Why did you leave Peyton?" Nathan asked his voice stern yet pleading etched with worry and concern.

"What?!" Peyton asked in disbelief.

"You heard what I said. Now why?" Nathan said.

"Yes I heard you, I just can't believe your asking me again. I told you before, I'll tell you when I'm ready. Right now, I'm not. I'm gonna go I have to talk to Principal Turner. I'll talk to you when you're not a jerk anymore." Peyton said as she picked up her things and walked away.

"What is going on with you and Peyton?" Brooke asked as soon as Peyton was out of earshot.

"Nothing." Nathan answered sheepishly.

"Then why were you being such an ass to her? And why are you staring at her like that when you got into the class before?" Brooke asked again.

"I don't know." Nathan said lying.

"Oh, come on Nathan! Everyone in this table can tell you're lying." Brooke said a little annoyed.

"I got a call from Dan before I got in to class, okay?" Nathan said.

"Fine, then what's with the staring?" Brooke said.

"I don't know. I just can't figure out why she left and then now she came back. Don't any of you wonder?" Nathan replied

"Yeah, course I do, but I don't go staring at her like that." Brooke answered.

"Why can't you just ask her? I'm pretty sure that if you were the one asking she'd tell you." Nathan said. He really wanted to know why Peyton left and if it had anything to do with the pills he saw.

"Because it's not my place anymore and I don't really care whatever it is that she does to her life. Our lives together are done. The only reason we're even able to see each other is because we have the same class and circle of friends." Brooke declared.

"Right" Nathan scoffed. "You do not really believe that do you? You can say that all you want, but everyone in this table knows otherwise."

"Whatever" Brooke said standing up leaving the three alone.

"Nathan, why are you acting like this? And especially to Peyton? She just came back. Could you give her a break?" Haley asked annoyed by how her boyfriend is acting.

"I'm sorry, okay? I just don't get why she left then came back. And now the teachers we have are all giving her these creepy smiles and look. I'll find her and apologize later." Nathan explained to Haley.

"Okay." Haley said hugging Nathan.

"So I'm not the only one who notices those cryptic smiles and looks huh." Lucas started.

"Yeah." Haley said.

Tweetienbird86: Maybe she wants him, maybe she doesn't. We'll see. I haven't written the whole story yet. So, I'm just writing it as it goes. Yeah, she's gonna have to tell them soon. She needs someone to lean on to. Plus, she can't keep it all to herself 'til she dies. And Nathan, as you can see in this chapter is already getting curious. Maybe he'll be the first to know ;P

rosseyanna: HAHA! Same here, they are too miserable without each other. They really should make up soon. ;P

tvloony: She'll tell one of them soon. Really, really soon;) And let's not kill Peyton yet! HAHA! That is just sad.

LP-TrueLoveAlways1137: hey no need to wait no more. Here's your update! :)

thefrick: haha! glad it piqued your interest..hehe... :)