Chapter 5

Peyton had drifted off to sleep again, but Brooke wasn't going to leave things like this. She wanted answers.

All Brooke could do was think about it. How had she not noticed? Looking at Peyton now, it was impossible not to see it. Obviously none of her clothes fit her, she was either wearing clothes that were far too big for her in public, or clothes that looked like they were about to snap under the strain at home. It was obvious she wasn't dealing with this very well.

Peyton was her best friend. Always had been, always will be and because of this Brooke just couldn't forgive herself for this. She hadn't made time for Peyton recently, she was always busy with either Lucas or Haley and when Peyton had pushed her away it gave her more time so she just let it happen.

When Brooke thought properly about it, she realized Peyton must have been completely alone through all of this. She hadn't told her, her dad was away as usual but what about the father of the twins? I wonder if he knows... Brooke thought. Who was he? Jake possibly? Brooke hadn't really taken an interest in Peyton's love life over the last few months so was clueless as to who it might be.

Was Peyton taking care of herself properly? Again Brooke didn't know, she should have been at all the doctor's appointments with her best friend she thought but right now Brooke just felt like a complete failure. She was here now though, and if there's one thing she is good at is putting a positive spin on things, so that's what she would do Brooke thought.

Peyton started to stir in her sleep, then violently woke up shouting out Brooke's name and clutching her stomach. Peyton just stared at Brooke, it finally sinking in that her pregnancy was no longer a secret and was waiting for the yelling to start from Brooke but to her surprise Brooke didn't shout, she was just stood there with a silly grin on her face.

'FINALLY, I didn't think you and your fat ass would ever manage to wake up!'

Peyton just glared at her because of the fat comment.

'I'm not fat' she huffed

'HA! Have you seen the way you look P. Sawyer, you look ready to drop any second!'

'Shut it Brooke, I don't need this right now' Peyton sulked.

'Alright alright, I'm sorry but if you gave me some details then maybe we could talk about this properly' Brooke said in a serious tone.

'Well what do you want to know?'

'What do I want to know??! I want to know everything Peyton! I need to know everything, I need to be able to look after you properly. First of all are you about to drop any second?' said Brooke looking worried.

Peyton chuckled slightly and had a smile on her face after Brooke had talked about looking after her 'No Brooke, I'm only 6 months gone so chill'

'6 months, is that it? Jeez I don't wanna see you at 9 months honey' Brooke gestured towards her large belly.

Peyton blushed but let Brooke continue 'Talking of lengths of time, how has it taken you 6 months to tell me about this? No wait, you didn't even tell me I just walked in on you looking all chubby. When were you going to tell me? Never? Or when your water broke at school?'

Peyton sensed Brooke was beginning to get pissed off with her for lying and it didn't help when she just shrugged

'For god's sake Peyton you can't do this alone! This is a big deal and no matter how hard you try and hide it, it's happening. You are going to give birth, your going to be a mother. You do realize this?'

Peyton just looked at her blankly 'Yeah I do but it's just weird to talk about, I haven't talked to anyone about any of this'

'Then let's talk, you obviously want the babies if you let it get to this stage right?'

'Right'

'And is everything okay with them and you? All healthy?'

'Yes'

'Well that's good then yeah? You could sound happier P. Sawyer, this really isn't the end of the world you know, it could be the best thing that's ever happened to you'

'I know Brooke, but it's just so complicated and i don't want to be left to do this alone'

'Peyton, I promise that whatever happens I will always be here for you and those little kiddies inside of you, okay? You will never be alone from now on'

'Thankyou Brooke, it means a lot but you don't have to you know, this is a lot to take on'

'Honey i don't care, I love you. So I'm guessing the complicated part is the father seen as he hasn't been mentioned yet? Jake?'

As soon as Brooke had said the word father, a huge sense of guilt came crashing over Peyton. She shook her head 'No not Jake'

'Then who? Or do we have a case of the immaculate conception on our hand's?'

Peyton thought about it and sighed, Brooke deserved to know the truth even if it did mean that Peyton would be left all alone to do this, she just couldn't do that to Brooke.

'It's Lucas'

Brooke looked confused 'What's Lucas?'

'Lucas is the father of my babies Brooke'

'WHAT?! MY BOYFRIEND! HOW DARE YOU PEYTON. YOU COMPLETE SLAG'

'No Brooke listen to me please' Peyton pleaded, her voice cracking 'It was in the summer and the two of you were on that stupid break over the summer so that you could have fun when you went to New York so he wasn't your boyfriend at the time. PLEASE BROOKE. I know what we did was wrong but it just happened. It was the stupidest thing I've ever done and I never meant to hurt you'

Brooke began to cry and Peyton tried to approach her 'No Peyton, even if he wasn't my boyfriend at the time, he's still Lucas. MY Lucas. Not yours. MINE. How could you do this to me? I'm guessing he doesn't know'

'No he doesn't and I don't want him to find out Brooke, please you can't say anything' Peyton was now hysterical now.

Brooke just looked at her, she couldn't believe what she was hearing. She was silent for a while just listening to Peyton sobbing and then dryly she just said 'I'll keep your dirty little secret Peyton but your on your own, how can I be a part of these babies lives when there mother is such a lying slag?! Have a nice life Peyton'

And with that Brooke left Peyton's room and left her heavily pregnant friend all alone, not believing what lengths of deceit her boyfriend and best friend had gone to.