As soon as Lucas entered the recording studio, he could hear the sound of a harmonic voice matching perfectly to the notes of an acoustic guitar. The duet consisted of two guys who were very talented for only being in their late twenties. Although Lucas thought their music was unique and poetic, the only thing he could pay attention to was the girl with the blonde hair. Peyton was wearing blue jeans and a green tank top that showed off her perfect body and her curvy breasts. Lucas could hear the sweet lullaby of her voice as she talked with the band about their music. Peyton was giving great advice to the two new rising musicians which made Lucas smile because he knew she was so talented and that she really enjoyed helping people find their way with the sound of music. Lucas stood there for what seemed like forever capturing Peyton's perfection forever in his mind however his peacefulness was destroyed when he saw the vocalist give Peyton a kiss on the lips and a meaningful hug. Lucas could not believe what he was seeing, Peyton was supposed to be his not anyone else's. His heart began to break like a mirror breaking into a million pieces and his breathing became shallow. This was his worst nightmare coming true and he did not want to stick around to see it getting worse. Although he wanted to leave he knew he had to tell Peyton the truth even if she was with another guy. Haley was right; he had to be a man even if that meant breaking his heart at the same time.
"Peyton!" Lucas called.
Peyton was surprised to hear that familiar voice as she looked at Lucas standing there. She could not believe he was here; maybe he had found other ways to hurt her and was ready to try them out to see if they worked. She clenched her fists to her sides, trying to hide the anger that was rising inside of her like a rocket ready to take off.
"Peyton!" Lucas called again.
Peyton shook her head as she walked the band to the door and said good bye. The vocalist asked if she needed anything but she said she would be fine as she closed the door which shuttered violently throughout the studio.
"Peyton I am so sor-."
"Don't you dare say you are sorry Lucas Scott! Do not even think about saying it! You are not sorry at all!" Peyton yelled walking towards Lucas.
Lucas heart broke again as he saw the hurt in those beautiful eyes.
"I know I have done a lot to hurt you Peyton, but I am sorry, I am truly sorry Peyton." Lucas said pleading with Peyton.
"Sorry for what Lucas? Hurting me by not waiting for me like you promised or by getting engaged to that whore?" Peyton yelled as her fists became so tight that she could feel her nails digging into her flesh.
"For both Peyton." Lucas answered hoping that Peyton would realize that he was not standing up for Lindsey. But she did not. She was too mad.
"You know Lucas, I really thought you were a good and respectful man but you aren't! I thought you were a man that would keep their promises and would be able to fight for things that actually mattered to you. You promised me you would wait for me, I guess a year is too much of a wait and I guess you gave up fighting because I never mattered to you. I did not say I never wanted to get married to you Luke, I never said that. I did want to get married and I should have said yes. But you should have respected my decision if you loved me. Oh and thanks for saying that you hate me, now I know how you really feel. You are just like Dan. I hate you and I am done with you Lucas Scott!" Peyton yelled furiously.
Lucas' mouth fell open when Peyton compared him to Dan that was the lowest thing anyone could have said to him and Peyton knew that. It was hard to argue with what she just said because it was true, but he had to say something to defend himself from that comment.
"Oh C'mon Peyton! You have always said that people always leave but that is wrong because people have always been there you just cannot let them in! You are not respectful either! You have been mean and selfish to Lindsey which is not fair at all. You did not even give her a chance before you attacked her, I would never do that to you and you know that!" Lucas commented back becoming angry.
"What was I supposed to do Luke? You broke my heart more than you will ever know and every time I saw Lindsey broke it 1000 times worse. Maybe you wouldn't be as mean as I was but you sure as hell wouldn't like me being with another guy!" Peyton yelled back.
"Yeah you are right Peyton... So who is that guy you kissed? Lucas asked becoming jealous.
"Just a date Lucas, why do you care anyways? Wouldn't you care more about kissing Lindsey?" Peyton asked Lucas shooting daggers with her eyes.
Lucas shook his head as he walked closer to Peyton and put his arm on hers. He looked into her beautiful eyes and sighed.
"Look Peyton, I know you are mad at me you have every right to be. I have tried to be a good man but I have failed and instead I have made many mistakes. I can't go back in time although I wish I could but I can fix them now. For one Peyton, Lindsey was a mistake I should have waited for you because that is where my heart has always been. I have never gotten over you and I thought by going out with a woman like Lindsey I could get over you but the truth is Peyton Sawyer I can't get over you. I am sorry for saying I hate you, I just knew my chances to be with you had been destroyed and that upset me. I tried to place the blame on you but I'm the one to blame because I am an ass. I am sorry and I can understand if you can't forgive me. But I love you Peyton Sawyer, I always have and I always will."