Sorry it has taken me so long to update, to be honest i forgot all about this story. But Thank you to those who stuck with it and who have been waiting for this update for a long time. Please review x
PREVIOUSLY....
TRIC CAR PARK – NIGHT
Lucas and Peyton sit in Lucas's Mustang, as they both stare at the entrance to the club, knowing what awaits them inside. Lucas can see the fear build up in Peyton and he places a comforting hand on her thigh.
"Ok you ready for this?" Lucas asks.
INSIDE TRIC – NIGHT
As the gang stands around the bar waiting for Lucas and Peyton to show, Haley walks over to Brooke who is leaning on the bar downing a shot for courage. Everyone's attention is drawn to the door as they see Lucas enter. Haley immediately grabs Brooke's hand and can feel it slightly trembling.
"It's going to be ok!" Haley whispers.
THE GANG AT TRIC
The gang stood in complete awe as they watched Peyton enter Tric through the main doors; everyone had smiles on their faces and was pleased to see their dear friend again. Nathan immediately rushes forward to engulf Peyton in a hug, holding her as close as possible.
"Why if it isn't Nathan Scott" Peyton laughs as she pulls away from Nathan, fighting back the tears formed from seeing her friends again. Nathan recognises the sadness in her eyes and uses the pad of his thumb to wipe a stray tear from her cheek. Peyton sends Nathan a sincere smile and takes a deep breathe, stepping away to greet her other friends.
"Hey Guys" Peyton shouts excitedly running forward to be greeted by Skill's and Mouth. It's not until Mouth and Skills step aside that her heart starts to race, as she stands there unable to move, her eyes fall to a familiar brunette. Brooke. Peyton immediately notices Haley stood besides her, supporting her with a comforting hand on the shoulder. It was in that moment that both women felt apart of them alive again, that hadn't seen the light of day for a long time. Everyone was beginning to get worried as Peyton was rooted to the same spot she was in a few moments ago. It was what came next that shocked their friends and themselves, Brooke shrugged Haley's comforting hand off her shoulder and began to approach Peyton, Peyton watched as Brooke made this gesture and a smile tugged at her lips, walking forward to meet Brooke. They both melted into an embrace, the hug was reassurance to both of them that whatever they had been through, their friendship still remained.
"Hey" Brooke whispered, as she took a moment to refamilarise herself with the way Peyton felt next to her again.
Soon everyone was able to take a long awaited breath again, watching Brooke and Peyton together with no hostility was calming to everyone. However as reality set back in, the moment ended as Peyton pulled away quickly from Brooke, avoiding the questioning look in Brooke's eyes she headed to Haley over at the bar, seeking comfort in a much needed drink.
"Ok let's get a round of drinks in" Peyton demanded enthusiastically.
"Here's to all of us, we made it back together again" Shouted Haley, raising her toast towards Peyton.
"Cheers" Everyone called in unison before downing their drinks. Brooke however couldn't take her eyes off Peyton and the sensation still running through her body of holding Peyton again. Brooke stood to the side watching, feeling as if this couldn't be real, after all these years, Peyton, her Peyton was back in her life, it was somewhat to much to take in. the urge to take her in her arms once again was too much as she walked off to the side, to watch from a distance.
TRIC
From across the bar Lucas watched on as his friends had a good night. He smiled to himself as he saw both his best friends Haley and Peyton laughing together again. It was then that his attention was drawn to his dearest friend Brooke Davis in the corner; he took a moment to follow her gaze that was directly on Peyton. The smile on Brooke's face was evident that she was reminiscing about her and Peyton.
"So are you just going to watch her all night or are you going to go and talk to her?" Lucas asked, approaching a startled Brooke. Lucas laughed as he saw Brooke trying to hide her embarrassment from what he had just said, until she looked over at Peyton once again and a wash of sadness ran over her.
"She seems pretty busy" Replied Brooke faintly.
"Ok Brooke, just go and talk to her. You two were best friends, I'm sure she wants to see you" Lucas said grabbing Brooke by the shoulders and forcing her to look at him and really listen to what he was saying. Brooke smiled at his reassuring words and took one much needed deep breathe.
"You're right, who's to say we can't be friends again. Ok. Hold this" Brooke quickly shook herself of any worry and gave her drink to Lucas and turned in the direction of Peyton who was now on her own at the bar.
TRIC BAR
"Hey" Brooke greeted Peyton, surprising her a little as she took a seat next to her.
"Hey" Peyton immediately responded with a smile. Both women found it difficult keeping their eyes off one another. They had each grown and become more beautiful in so many ways, that they both had to fight their inner self to look elsewhere.
"Haley said you were starting your own label" Brooke spoke as her gaze remained on her empty glass as she twirled the ice around with her straw, only looking up briefly to see the expression on Peyton's face.
"Yea I guess I am" Peyton said struggling to find words to say, while trying not to get thrown off by the questions that she had running around her head.
"That's great Peyton, you're going to be great at it" Those reassuring words from Brooke made Peyton smile and feel like she was happy again, just as she was four years ago.
"Brooke..." As her name tumbled from Peyton's lips, they each locked eyes, both longing for answers and searching for the fire that was once held for each other.
"Peyton sorry to bother you but there is a call for you, they said it was pretty important" Came a voice from behind the girls, causing their moment to end abruptly.
"Oh ok, I'll be right there" Peyton mumbled as she fiddled with her bag fighting the urge to stay and finish what she said, but the realisation soon set in that they were done and everything they once had was lost long ago.
"Go it's fine, I'll see you around" Brooke said as she watched Peyton debating with herself, whether she should stay or go.
"Sorry" Peyton said before turning and walking away from a disappointed Brooke. As Brooke sank in her seat, she took another look at her empty glass and the empty seat beside her. She questioned herself of what just happened, as her mind was buzzing from the confusing emotions she was feeling from happiness, love, hurt and confusion. Finding a way to escape she placed her drink down on the bar and gathered her belongings and headed for the exit.
Before Brooke could place her hand on the door, she was pulled to the side by a familiar grasp. Lucas immediately noticed the tears in her eyes and wrapped her in a hug, whispering comforting words. This wasn't the time for Brooke to break down, she needed fresh air, hoping it would clear her mind of her on going thoughts of Peyton.
"Hey you ok?" Lucas whispered as Brooke stepped away from his comforting arms.
"Yea Yea I'm fine" Brooke tried to sound convincing, sending Lucas a small smile.
"How did it go?" Lucas asked, as he completely saw through the act Brooke was trying to put on.
"It was ok" Choosing her words carefully, she kept it simple and true.
"See I told you it would be fine" Sending her his trademark smile, he knew it wasn't the time to find out how it really went, instead he went along with the act, knowing Brooke was tired from the events of tonight, physically and emotionally.
"I think I'm going to call it a night" Giving him a sweet goodbye kiss on the cheek.
"Ok. But call me if you need anything" Lucas watched as Brooke walked through the exit doors, and the desperate feeling of making things better had over taken him once again.
TRIC BAR
Peyton was sat at the bar; drink in hand watching the local band play on stage. Enjoying the music she can't help but every now and then search the club for a familiar brunette. Haley approaches Peyton and sits besides her, watching the band aswell.
"How's it going Peyton? Glad to be home?" Haley sends Peyton a warm smile.
"Yea it feels good, just so much has changed" Peyton looks down at her drink. Haley reaches out and places a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"I know, but your get used to it" They smile at each other. Peyton's attention is then drawn the door as she hears it open, looking around for Brooke once again.
"Did you talk to Brooke?" Haley says stopping Peyton from looking around the room.
"Yea briefly, she seem's happy" Peyton looks down at the hands, avoiding eye contact with Haley. Haley sighs.
"If that's what you want to believe". Peyton looks at Haley confused.
"What do you mean by that?" Peyton asks. Haley sends Peyton a sad smile.
"Peyton. Brooke hasn't been herself since you left". Peyton immediately turns her head away from Haley, fighting the emotions that are consuming her. Trying to find the right words, Peyton abruptly turns around to face Haley again.
"And that's my fault?" Trying not to shout, Peyton tries to sound calm.
"No I'm not saying that. It's just she missed you, we all missed you." Haley reaches for Peyton's hand.
"Yea I know" Closing her eyes Peyton nods and leans her head on Haley's shoulder.
CLOTHES OVA BROS
The next day. Brooke is in Clothes Ova Bros setting out some of her new lines. Victoria walks in and Brooke immediately turns to face her mother. Victoria walks around the store looking at all the work Brooke had done, rolling her eyes and sighing she turns to confront her daughter.
"Brooke just look at this place. It's a failure" Pulling her phone out of bag, Victoria begins to shake her head and fumbles with her phone. Brooke stands there saddened and shocked.
"But Mum" Brooke struggles to find the words. Instead Victoria puts her phone into her bag and takes a step closer to her daughter.
"It's Victoria. Brooke why do you think you became a success? Because of me that's why. And it's clear that without me you're just another failure." With saying that Victoria turns on her heel and leaves the store, leaving Brooke choking back the hurtful words her own mother threw at her.
OUTSIDE CLOTHES OVA BROS
Meanwhile outside the store stood Peyton, after hearing Victoria and Brooke's conversation, she sticks around waiting for Victoria to leave the store. Victoria rushes out from the store and is immediately stopped by an angry Peyton. Victoria takes one look at Peyton and walks away.
"Hey you have no right to talk to her like that" Shouting at Victoria. Causing her to stop in her tracks and face Peyton.
"Oh why look who it is, it's that parasite of an ex girlfriend" Victoria smiles vindictively. Peyton takes a few steps towards Victoria.
"Brooke was a success long before you came along. And she is more of a success without you. You may be Brooke's mum, but you sure as hell aren't mine. So I will have no problem in punching that old botoxed face of yours if you talk to her like that again" The anger clear in Peyton's words and stance, as she stands with her arms crossed, trying to with strain herself from hitting Victoria.
"You know what it's quite clear you never had a mother" Victoria laughs.
"Well neither did Brooke" With those last words leaving Victoria searching for a comeback, Peyton turns and makes her way back to the store.
CLOTHES OVA BROS
Back in the store Brooke is leaning on the counter trying to compose herself after her mother's hurtful words, unaware that Peyton has walked into the store, she takes a deep breathe and turns around only to be shocked to see Peyton stood there.
"Brooke" Peyton smiles.
"Peyton" She whispers.
"I just wanted to say, your doing great!" Peyton says with such emotion, every ounce of Peyton's admiration and love for her friend coming through in her words.
"Thank you" Brooke smiles, unable to find the words. But before she can speak Peyton has left.
Standing in the middle of the store speechless and a smile on her lips. Brooke doesn't notice Peyton leave and Millicent enter the store. Millicent looks at Brooke strangely then turns to look at the door watching Peyton leave, curious as to who she was.
"Who was that?" asks Millicent.
"An old friend" Brooke whispers.
"Well she is a brave women, because she just took that smug look off Victoria's face" Millicent smiles and watches as Brooke turns to face her, begging silently for more information.
"What?"
"Outside a minute ago, she put Victoria in her place" She begins to describe the events while going through the paperwork unaware of the emotions running through Brooke at that very moment.
"About what?" Brooke asks.
"You actually. So what take out do you want for lunch?" Millicent looks up and smiles at Brooke.
"Um Millie do you mind if I take a rain check, I have to go see someone." Brooke turns around looking out the window hoping Peyton was still close by.
"Sure, have fun" Millicent says, but before she can finish Brooke is already out the door.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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