A Father's Love

Chapter 15 Stay Away

Larry had Lucas pinned to the hospital wall. His fist was in the air about to meet Lucas' face when Keith screamed at him, "Get your hands off of my son."

Larry turned around to face an angry Keith. He still had a grip on Lucas' shirt. "Let him go," Keith yelled again moving closer to Larry and Lucas.

Larry finally let Lucas go, but the anger on his face was obvious. "You better hope my little girl is okay."

"She's gonna be fine," Lucas told him. "I made sure…"

Larry cut him off, "I don't care what you did. You should have never been anywhere near my daughter."

Karen walked over to her son, "Lucas what happened?"

"I was taking her home, and we ran off the road. The nurse said that Peyton was going to be fine." Lucas couldn't tell if his mother was mad at him or not.

Karen took her son in her arms, "I'm so glad that you are okay."

Haley and Nathan walked up and could sense the tension between the group.

Larry turned to Haley, "You knew about this?" He questioned a stunned Haley.

"Lucas called me about the accident," she wasn't sure what he was talking about.

"No, Haley don't play dumb with me. You know exactly what I am talking about," he yelled angrily.

Haley looked at Lucas and knew exactly what he was talking about, "Yes sir," she decided to tell the truth.

"How long has this been going on?"

"A while," Lucas admitted.

Larry shook his head, "I cannot believe all of you have been lying to me. Peyton is not supposed to date."

"Yeah and that's stupid," Haley smarted off.

"Excuse me," Larry glared at her.

"Peyton is sixteen years old. She should be able to make her own decisions. You treat her like a child," Haley was frustrated. Nathan could tell, and he took a hold of her had.

Larry didn't say anything because Karen piped in first, "Why don't we finish this conversation later? The good thing is Peyton is okay. We can worry about the rest later."

Larry shook his head, "There is nothing else to discuss, and your delinquent son better be glad that my little girl is going to be okay."

As Peyton walked down the hall she could see her dad and Lucas together. She knew that the truth was out, and there was no going back. "Daddy," she tried to say in her most innocent sounding voice.

"Peyton," he took her in his arms. "Thank God you are okay."

"Yeah the doc said I'm going to be fine. They stitched me up, and I'm as good as new," she was trying to lighten the mood.

"You have a lot of explaining to do," he said firmly.

"I know daddy I am so sorry."

"It is way too late for apologies Peyton," he yelled.

Lucas had enough. "Don't talk to her like that," he yelled.

Peyton knew that was a bad move on Lucas' part, but it made her feel good that he stood up for her.

"Lucas," Karen yelled.

"She's sorry," he told Larry.

"Luke," Keith warned.

"We really should move this conversation somewhere else," Karen told them again.

"I don't need too," Larry spat at her. "I've already made my decision." He walked closer to Lucas. "You stay away from my daughter, or I will kill you. And that is not a threat it is a promise." He didn't blink or change his expression at all. Lucas knew that if looks could kill he would be dead.

"Daddy," Peyton pleaded.

"This is not up for discussion. Now let's get you out of here," he started to walk away from the group. Peyton looked at Lucas before following behind her father.

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A few minutes later Nathan and Haley were sitting in the car. Nathan could tell that Haley was upset, "Haley do you want to talk about it?"

"No not really," she told him.

"Haley," he held onto her hand. "You can talk to me."

"I know. I'm just worried about Peyton."

"I know I am too," he didn't know how to help his brother.

"I can't believe that I yelled at Mr. Sawyer. He is never going to let me around Peyton ever again."

"Yes he will," Nathan tried to reassure her.

"Did you not see that man? He will do whatever it takes to protect Peyton."

"You're not going to hurt Peyton, and he knows that."

Haley sighed, "Hopefully you're right."

"I know I am."

She decided to change the subject, "I'm sorry about our night together."

He smiled, "It was almost perfect."

"I promise that when it happens it will be perfect," Haley told him. "I love you so much Nathan, and I can't wait to be with you."

"I love you too Haley."

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Lucas, Keith, and Karen walked into their house. "Sit," Karen said harshly.

"Mom can we not do this now?"

Karen gave him a look, "Sit."

He realized that she wasn't going to take a no for an answer so he did as he was told. "I can explain."

"Good because I would love an explanation."

"Me too," Keith said. Lucas could tell that he was also mad.

"I'll fix the car."

"I know you will, but this has nothing to do with the car," Keith told him.

Lucas had never really seen Keith this mad at him. "We want to know why you didn't tell Larry you and Peyton were dating."

"She didn't want too, but I did."

"Lucas I know that we have taught you better than this."

"Sneaking around and lying isn't like you," Keith added.

"I didn't lie to you guys," Lucas said in his defense.

Karen threw her hands in the air. She was very frustrated, "Every time you went out with Peyton you were lying Lucas."

"Mom I'm sorry, but Peyton is the best thing that has ever happened to me," Lucas was telling the truth.

"Says the sixteen year old boy," she said with her hands on her hips.

"It's true. I don't want to be without her. You've got to talk to Mr. Sawyer for me," Lucas begged.

Karen and Keith shared glances, and Keith finally spoke up. "No," he said simply.

Lucas looked at him with disappointment, "Mom."

"I agree with Keith. I think that it would be best if you stayed away from Peyton. I'm not going to let you go against her father's wishes."

"But that's not fair," he stood up.

"One day you'll thank us for this Luke," Keith said.

"I highly doubt that," Lucas started to walk to his room. He turned back around, "Am I allowed to go to my room?"

Karen pointed, "Go ahead." Lucas stomped off and slammed the door. Karen looked at her husband. She hated to see Lucas hurting, but she thought they were doing what was for the best.

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Larry and Peyton walked into their house. He hadn't said a word to her since they left the hospital. It always worried Peyton when her father was silent. It was never a good sign. "Dad," he turned towards her. "I'm sorry."

Larry looked at her, "I know. Why don't you go upstairs and go to bed. I know you're tired."

"Yeah I'm tired, but aren't we going to talk about what happened." She was beginning to get confused.

"No, I've said all I need to say Peyton. You are to stay away from that boy, and if I catch you with him their will be consequences." With that said he walked into his office. Peyton felt tears escaping from her eyes. She didn't want to be without Lucas, but she didn't know how she would be able to hide it from her father.

To Be Continued

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