Set after 5.05. What if Peyton came home when Lucas was there talking to Brooke?
Author's Note: Ok I want to firstly say a huge sincere thank you to all of the people that replied and had enough faith in me to actually put a story alert on this thing. It made me so happy to know that people actually liked what I had written and I'm going to try not to disappoint and put up another chapter, but I really have no idea idea where to go with this, so I am open to any suggestions. Enjoy!
A few days later, Peyton was sitting in her office, having avoided Luke since the confrontation in the car. She had heard through the grapevine that Lucas and Lindsay had broken up not long after the conversation she had had with him. If she admitted it to herself, she would know that she expected him to do that. How cowardly would he have to be to stay in a relationship he all but admitted he didn't want. Deep down, she knew he regretted walking out on her all those years ago, and now he was trying to make up for it. But there was no way she was going to make this easy on him. How desperate would she seem if she just forgot the pain he had put her through and right away fell into a relationship with him, or worse yet, a bed.
Suddenly, she felt a presence at her doorway, and without looking up she knew who it was. She figured she would have to face him eventually, and looked up to meet his once clear blue eyes that were now clouded over with a mixture of despair, loneliness and want, making them appear an almost grey. Regardless of the emotions clearly marked on his face, she had to admit he looked good leaning against her doorframe, casually dressed in dark jeans with a dark blue button down thrown over a wifebeater. She had always liked the dark colours.
"Lucas, what are you doing here?" She asked him as she capped her pen and leant back in her chair. She watched as Lucas walked towards her and took a seat in the couch opposite the desk.
"Well I figured it was the only place I was going to be able to catch you since you're been avoiding me around town and telling Brooke to tell me you're not home when I come by." Lucas replies, watching for a reaction intently. Peyton was surprised he realised she had gotten Brooke to lie for her, and the surprise flashed quickly across her face, but not quick enough for him not to notice.
"Peyton, I think I know you better than you know yourself. And besides, your car was out the front." Lucas gave a small grin. Peyton crossed her arms in front of herself in defence.
"I could have walked." She replied defensively.
"I don't think you and walking fit together in the same sentence. You love that car more than you love Brooke."
Peyton sighed in defeat.
"Fine, so I've been avoiding you. Can you blame me? I heard you broke up with Lindsay so I wasn't going to just sit around and wait for the 10 minute romantic speal that makes you think I will automatically jump into your arms. I can't do it Luke and I won't." Peyton finishes quietly, turning her chair so her back is facing him. Lucas gets up and crouches in front of her.
"But I thought this is what you wanted?" he asks quietly, taking her hands in his. Peyton pulls away, but stays facing him.
"No Luke, it's what you wanted. It's always been about what you wanted." Peyton catches the sadness cover Lucas' face. "2 years ago I would have jumped at the chance to be with you, why do you think I came to your book signing? But that was 2 years ago, that was before you dated Lindsey, before you stopped talking to me for 2 years and before you rejected me when I came back to town."
"Is that what this is about, that I didn't welcome you with open arms? Because I was shocked Peyton, I didn't ever expect to have to deal with what I am feeling right now. Besides, I thought we were past that. I gave you this office!" Lucas points the their surroundings, his voice growing slightly louder.
"Yes Lucas, you gave me this office, after Brooke told you to help me out." Peyton shot back. Lucas shook his head.
"Unbelievable, Peyton. You of all people should know that I wouldn't do something if I didn't want to. Brooke may have given me the idea, but it was me that decided to make you the offer." Peyton sighed, making eye contact with Lucas.
"Fine, Luke. You've made your point. But I still can't. Please understand."
Suddenly, Lucas stood up turning his back on Peyton. His back was jolting up and down and Peyton knew his sadness was turning into anger. Peyton stood up behind him, tentatively touching his shoulder.
"Why Peyton?" Lucas turns to face her, grabbing her by the shoulders. "What do I need to do to show you that I want this? I see it now and I'm not hiding behind Lindsay anymore. It's just me and I'm asking you for another chance."
Author's Note: So there you go. I know the Lucas/Lindsay break up might seem a little rushed, but I didn't want Lucas juggling both girls, that has really annoyed me this season. Anyway, like I said I have no idea where to go with this and I don't want Peyton and Lucas to get together too quickly, so what can I do? All suggestions welcome!
Thank you to everyone reading!