Chapter 3
Peyton was sitting at her computer when Lucas walked into her bedroom.
"Hey"
"Oh God...Geez Luke...do you really have to scare me like that?"
"Sorry. Didn't know you were so jumpy." he laughed as he threw a pillow at her.
"So what can I do for you?"
"Well you said you would be able to hang out today so...here I am...at your service."
"Cool. Well actually I have something to do but you're welcome to join. You know that letter I told you about...the one that Ellie wrote me about a brother. Well I called him and we're meeting up today at the Cafe, if you want to join."
"Are you sure you want me to tag along?"
"Of course Luke"
"Alright then I'm in." They headed out Peyton's room and down the stairs. She stopped in the kitchen to grab a phone number and then they headed to the cafe.
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Brooke was still sleeping when Rachel walked in the following morning. She immediately woke her up to tell her about her own evening.
"Rachel, I dont want to hear about your evening, I just want to sleep."
"Fine." she sat on the other bed and began to pout.
"Oh fine. How was your evening?" she asked sarcastically. "Wait, didnt you got out with Mouth?" she waited for Rachel to shake her head before asking "then why are you only coming in now? I never took Mouth to be like that." and a smile formed across her face.
"Well, Mouth took me to this fancy restaurant on the river. Then we went to this club, but it wasn't like a club club, we danced romantically. Then he had this place set up by the rivercourt, there were blankets, and cookies, and stuff. And I kinda just fell asleep."
"Wow Rach, didn't know you had feelings for Mouth."
"I'm not sure if I do, but last night was amazing. No guys has ever treated me like that before."
"Mouth's a special guy. I'm really happy for you. But now can I please go back to sleep?" she began to whine
"Of course sleeping bitchy." and she walked into the bathroom to get a shower as Brooke went back to bed.
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Haley was in the kitchen making dinner when Nathan came out of the shower.
"Mmmm...something smells good."
"I made my favorite, mac-n-cheese."
"Uh-huh I see, we're having gourme food."
"Shut up smarty and sit down to eat."
"Yes ma'am" he said child-like. They ate lunch and then plopped on the couch to watch their favorite show together.
"Crap. I just remembered what I had to do today." screamed Haley
"And that would be..."
"I was suppose to call Brooke to check up on her for Lucas."
"I'm sure she's fine. Give her a call in an hour or two."
"Yeah I guess you're right. It can wait." and she cuddled back in her husband's arms.
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While waiting for her brother to arrive, Peyton and Lucas sat at the cafe and talked. Lucas could tell something was a little awkward between them so he asked what was wrong.
"Nothing Luke."
"Don't lie to me Peyt. You suck at lying."
"Wouldn't you like to know" she coiled
"Seriously"
"I guess that's really up to you Luke. You tell me."
Lucas was a little confused by this statement. "I'm not exactly sure what you mean."
"Then let's just drop it."
"Peyton?"
"I saw you kissing her Luke, after you apparently broke up, but you were plainly kissing her."
Lucas didn't know what to say. He was caught. But more importantly, he was wondering why it bothered her so much. Why would she care if they were back together? It wouldn't affect their relationship at all.
"I didn't tell you because I didn't think it would affect you, that's all. I'm sorry, because apparently it bothered you."
"No Luke, it didn't. Never mind. Forget I even brought it up. I'm happy for you, you love Brooke, so that's great news." She turned her head around as a man walked through the cafe door. A tall blonde man strolled over to their table.
"Hi, my name's Seth, and I guess I'm your brother."
"I guess so. And I'm Peyton. And this is my friend Lucas." They all shook hands and then sat back down. They did the normal introductory stuff and then continued to talk about other things when Lucas got a phone call.
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Brooke was awoken yet again, but this time by her cell phone.
"Hello" she asked sleepily
"Hey Brooke, its Hales"
"Yeah"
"Well I was wondering if you wanted to get together today and talk about some things."
"Sure Haley, what time do you want to meet?"
"Let's say around 5?"
"Sounds great. I'll see you then." Brooke hung up the phone and then finally got out of bed at 2 in the afternoon and jumped in the shower. When she got out, she headed downstairs to look for her evil twin. She was nowhere to be found, so she just assumed she went out. She went back upstairs to get ready.
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Lucas drove up the rivercourt to find Nathan, Tim, Junk, Skillz, and Fergie already there.
"So what's up?" he asked sounding confused. He had left the cafe because Nathan had said it was urgent. Peyton didn't seem to mind considering she was a little upset with him anyway, and her and Seth seemed to be getting along quite well.
"Well, we just wanted to have a team practice before the game tomorrow."
"So why does that include me."
"Because you're gonna play. A bunch of us guys pitched in to buy you medication for your heart. You can play, but you'll just have to work harder and you can't play as much. We already talked to Whitey and he definetly wants you back on the team."
"Thanks guys. I don't really know what to say."
"Don't say anything. Just play." Nathan passes him the ball and the guys split up and start a game.
"So what's up Haley?"
"Well, I just wanted to talk to you about what happened the other night, at the doctor's office."
"Oh, okay. Is everything alright?"
"Yeah everything's fine."
"Does anyone else know that you're pregnant beside me Hales?"
"No Brooke you're the only one, and I'd like to keep it that way."
"That's cool Hales. Is that all you wanted to talk about?"
"Not exactly. But please don't get mad at me for this next thing."
"Okay" Brooke said with confusion
"Well, Lucas told me what happened."
"Oh"
"And I just wanted to know what was going on with you."
"I'm fine Hales."
"Please don't lie to me Brooke. You're probably my closest girlfriend, and I've told you some of my darkest secrets" as she rubs her stomach
"I know Haley, but I'm not ready for anyone to know."
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