Previously:
Is he...your..uhm.. Boyfriend? Lucas said stuttering, or...?
Worse..I'm afraid.. Peyton said showing him her weddingband, a sizeable diamond.
So...you're married? Lucas said seriously now looking at her.
uh..yes..She nodded her head, tucking her hair behind her head.
Chapter 5: Getting to know you
So..
Do you love him? Lucas suddenly asked, breaking the akward silence between them
Excuse me? Peyton said looking suprised at him.
Do you love the guy or not? its easy.
that's kinda rude to ask don't you think? Peyton said angrily
Maybe but its a simple question, its either a yes or a no..
I don't like to answer that question..She said avoiding his look.
its obvious to me...he whispered.
Please don't do this.. you can't judge me or the world i'm living in..She stated harshly.
Well, i gues i will tonight..Lucas muttered to himself.
Anyways..what's that in your hand? Peyton said pointing at his sketchbook.
Oh..it's just some sketches, nothing interesting really..Lucas said feeling a little bit
emberassed. he didn't liked attention at all.
May i?
Lucas nodded his head slowly before giving her his sketchbook.
Peyton sits on a deck chair and opens the sketchbook, looking at his sketches
in awe, there was one with a father and daughter at the rail.
Lucas..these are pretty good.. you are very talented
He blushed at her compliments.
Well...its not that bad i guess. Lucas whispered trying to hide his blush.
Not bad? are you crazy? your work...your art..it's special.
Peyton said with a smile.
She goes back to the book, turning a page.
Peyton has come upon a series of nudes, she is transfixed by the languid beauty he has created.
his nudes are soulful, real, with expressive hands and eyes. they feel like portraits than studies of the human
form...almost uncomfortably intimate. Peyton blushes, raising the book as some strollers go by.
And these were drawn from life ? she asked in a strong, steady voice.
Yes..he said feeling akward and out of place suddenly.
She studies one drawing in particular, the girl posed half in sunlight, half in shadow.
her hands lie at her chin, one furled and one open like a flower, languid and graceful.
You liked this woman, you used her several times.
Yeah..she was ...very important to me. Lucas said looking up from the book,
Peyton wanted to ask more but held it against it.
Well..Lucas... you have a gift. you do. you see people..Peyton said
I see you..he whispered staring at her face, what the hell am i doing
Of course you do..She said playfully..i'm here beside you, Peyton said playfully
You wouldn't have jumped, Lucas said suddenly
Peyton looked up to see Lucas staring at her.
Reception Room
Ellie is having tea with Noel Lucy Edwardes, The Countess Of Rothes, a 35ish English blue-blood
With patrician features. Ellie looked back and sees someone coming across the room and lowered her voice.
Oh, no.. that vulgar Debb Scott woman is coming this way, get up , quickly before she sits with us.
Hello..ladies..Debb Scott said cheerfully behind Ellie. I was hoping i'd catch you at tea.
Oh..I'm sorry Debb, but you missed it. The Countess and i are just leaving, we need to prepare
ourself for tonight..Ellie said with a fake sweet voice.
Oh..Well that's okay..i'll join you girls, Let's go Debb Said smiling grabbing Ellie's hand
Ellie looked annoyed and angry..She gritted her teeth as the three of them head to the Grand
Staircase to go up.
Third class General Room
Nathan? Haley said standing behind him.
He turned around and smiled at her.
Hey haley...Nathan greeted happily
Was that...Jack leaving with someone from the first class? Haley said still in shock
Yeah..pretty awesome right..who knew my brother and someone from higher class would be talking to each other Nathan said still in awe.
But she is different i guess..i mean i hope she is..Haley said wondering if peyton is different than the other rich girls.
So..i want to ask you...something..Nathan started...putting his hands in his pockets, you can say no but
Yes..i mean...i love too..Haley said with a blush on her cheeks avoiding his look.
What? Nathans said looking very confused. Well you friend over there...She said pointing at Julian.. said to me that you wanted to ask me out..
unless i'm wrong..which makes this whole situation strange and weird..and of course totally stupid for me ..Haley said quickly, her hands playing with her shirt,
Woah..hold your horses..Nathan said with a laugh,
Oh..right..i'm sorry..Haley said quickly, blushing.
You're right..i wanted to ask you out..but my friend ruined it for me...hold on..you said yes
Nathan said looking suprised. Yes..Haley said smiling at him.
I guess we should go then..Nathan said with a smirk
Hm..i think we shoud...Haley said feeling slightly uncomfortable with his eyes on her.
A Deck Promenade
You know, my dream has always been to just chuck it all and become an artist... living in a garret, poor but free!
Peyton said happily with a smile on her face.
You wouldn't last two days. There's no hot water, and hardly ever any caviar, Lucas said laughing.
Excuse me? Peyton said angrily now looking up at him
I..dont mean it like that, Lucas said trying to explain himself ..it's..
Listen Mr Scott..she said in a mocking tone, I hate cavier! and i'm tired of people dismissing
my dreams with a chuckle and a pat on my head.
I'm sorry Lucas said apologetically, looking sincere.
Peyton looked at him carefully, studying his face, searching any kind of lies.
Well.. said.. it's just there is something in me, Lucas. I feel it.
There is more than i can do, than just standing beside a man and do everything
a perfect wife should do. maybe i can be artist or a writer..or an actress
i know i can do more..than this...Peyton whispered the last part sadly, looking down at her feet.
Maybe you should start thinking about yourself, Lucas said seriously
I cant do something like that Lucas, its not that easy for me,Peyton said now looking up
You cant or you won't? he said narrowing his eyes.
It doesn't matter, she said to herself..im not..It..you know what..
what about you Lucas? Peyton said avoiding the disaproving look of lucas,
She knew he wanted to ask more of his complicated questions.
What about me? Lucas said
Do you like what you do? Peyton asked leaning forward against the raill.
well..i do but i like writing more,
But?
Its hard to write, besides people buy more cheap portraits than a book.
Lucas said with a smile, but maybe in the future,
Peyton looked up at the sky smiling
Why can't i be like you? Just head out for the horizon whenever i feel like it.
Peyton said now turning around, meeting his blue eyes.
I want to feel free for a day, you know..like reliving my childhood all over again
maybe we can do things together, exploring the world together, even if we only
ever just talk about it, Peyton said happily
All right..we'll drink some cheap beer and go on the rollar coaster untill
we throw up and we'll ride horses on the beach, with riding i mean..just like a cowboy
not that lame-ass siddle-saddle stuff,Lucas said playfully laughing at her reaction.
You ..mean one leg each side? Peyton stuttered,looking horrified.
..Just like a real man, you up for it?Lucas said raising his eyebrow up.
Hm sure..if you can show me? Peyton said feeling a bit emberassed and shy.
Only if you like..Lucas said now standing closer to her, looking at her for a moment
Hm..i think i ...would..Peyton said looking at the horizon before her.
And teach me to spit too, like a man. Why should only men be able to spit. It's unfair.
Lucas laughed.
They didn't teach you that in finishing school? Here, it's easy. Watch closely, Lucas said preparing himself .
He spits. It arcs out over the water.
Now its your turn..My lady..Lucas said teasingly.
Its disgusting..She said looking up from the spot to meet his handsome face.
Peyton screws up her mouth and spits, A pathetic little bit of foamy spittle which mostly runs down her chin before falling off into the water.
That..was..wow..and not in a good way,Lucas laughed
Lucas Scott! Peyton scolded punching him on his shoulder
Alright.. Alright..I'm sorry you were great . Lucas said rubbing his sore shoulder..Now watch and be amazed..
you hawk it down... HHHNNNK!... then roll it on your tongue, up to the front, like this, then a big breath
and PLOOW! Wow you see the range on that thing? Lucas said in awe.
Now you do it..he said now turning around,smiling at her
Peyton goes through the same steps as Lucas, he coaches her through it while doing the
steps himself. she lets fly and so does he.
Two comets of gob fly out over the water.
That was great!Lucas said happily now turning around hugging her
It was..Peyton said cheerfully..now stepping back from his embrace.
Lucas's expression changed from happiness to serious as he sees
two people coming closer.
Are you ok Lucas? Peyton said now looking worried
Peyton!
Here you go
Chapter 5: getting to know you
Its a bit short..i'm sorry
next chapter is longer..I promise