I don't own One Tree Hill, nor do I own "Something to Believe In" by Aqualung.

I'm not sure I'm thrilled with this chapter, but its gets some points across. This was a quick update because I'm anxious to get theses chapters out lol. There's only three more left!


You have too much

And spending all your time

Collecting and discovering

It's not enough

And no matter how you try

You never find the one you want

A few days later all the teens were still reeling from their win. They had finished their year with a glorious title and helped Whitey end his coaching career on a very high note. Prom was tonight and Peyton and Brooke were getting ready.

"We're meeting Naley there right?" Brooke called up the stairs.

"Yup, after Luke gets here, we're going back to his house so that Karen can take pictures."

Brooke scoffed. "I can see it now, Brooke stand over there by your-self", she muttered to her self.

"Did you say something?" Peyton asked with an amused smile from the top of the stairs.

"Nope", she spoke quickly.

"P. Sawyer, you look hot", Brooke said with a hand on her hip. The blonde laughed, but it came out more like a scoff.

"Thanks", she said less then enthusiastically. Brooke frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't feel hot; I feel like a month ago I pushed a person out of me."

"That's because you did. Listen, you look amazing. Curves are hot and you've got'em, so flaunt'em. Besides, I designed that . . . it's obviously going to look fabulous", she batted her eyelashes and Peyton rolled her eyes.

The doorbell rang and Peyton put her hand on Brooke's shoulder. "I got it", Brooke nodded and finished fixed her hair in the mirror.

"Holy crap."

The brunette turned to look and immediately rushed over, slamming the door shut before either person could utter a word.

"What is he doing here?" Peyton asked in genuine confusion.

"Okay, I know this looks bad, but we've been talking for the past few months. Yes, he's Mr. Mysterious. We haven't talked in a while because he was finishing up with school and had to focus on studying; I can't even believe he's here, I talked to him about prom weeks ago and it wasn't even to ask him. If you don't want me to go out with him, just say the word and I'll go kick him out. Even if he is my date and he makes me laugh. Why are you not yelling? Peyton, say something, anything", Brooke begged frantically.

Instead of speaking, Peyton laughed. "Okay, if this is some kind of reverse psychology it's working because I am freaked out."

"Brooke, would this make you happy?"

"Is that a trick question?"

"B. Davis, answer the question!"

Brooke blushed slightly and nodded her head. "It really would."

"Well then", Peyton slung her arm across Brooke's shoulder, "go be happy."

She smiled gratefully and hugged the blonde before running back to the front door.

"Hey", she said coolly.

"Umm, hi", Jake said awkwardly, "So, I obviously didn't think this all the way through, but I'm hoping you need an escort to prom?"

Brooke nodded enthusiastically and Jake let out a breath. "Great, here this is for you", he took the corsage out of the container and placed it on her wrist.

"Thanks", she said shyly. Peyton watched on in utter disbelief, Brooke Davis did not get shy around boys.

"Hey Jake", Peyton spoke cautiously. The light haired brunette smiled softly.

"Hey, you look great", he said honestly.

"Thanks, Brooke designed it. It hides all the baby weight", she joked. Jake laughed and shook his head.

"Is it completely inappropriate if I want a hug?" Peyton quickly glanced at Brooke and nodded her head.

"Come here", she motioned her hands forward and Jake smiled as he wrapped his arms around her.

"It's a good thing you're here", Peyton whispered.

"So, where is the newest addition to Tree Hill?" Jake asked as they broke apart.

The moment was interrupted by a blonde boy. "Hey, everyone."

"Hey Luke", Brooke spoke easily. Jake glanced at Brooke and shuffled his feet.

Lucas cleared his throat and extended his hand to the other man in the room. "Hey, Jagielski."

Everyone let out a breath when he and Jake shook hands. "Hey, congratulations on the baby", Lucas beamed.

"Thanks, so I'm assuming you're here for Brooke", he joked in hoped of breaking the final tension that remained. Jake laughed and nodded his head. The girls looked on in relief. A moment of silence passed and the blonde cleared her throat. Lucas's eyes snapped to her for the first time.

"You look hot", he grinned and Peyton rolled her eyes, but smiled none the less.

"Thanks baby", she whispered and leaned up to kiss him tenderly.

"Alright parents let's get this show on the road", Brooke snapped her fingers and both blondes walked out the door. Brooke went to follow, but slowed when she felt Jake's hand slip into hers. She smiled discreetly.

Prom was going to rule.

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"I don't feel so great", Haley said as she rubbed her stomach.

"What's wrong?" Peyton asked with a raised brow.

"I think I have some indigestion . . . the food here obviously doesn't agree with him", she said while staring at her large belly.

"I'm surprised you're even here . . . I thought there was no way you'd be at some party in some dress that makes you look ten times bigger then you are", she mocked Haley's words from months ago.

"Nathan said this was our last night to be teenagers, I figured I should give him that."

"How much longer do you have now?"

"Only a few weeks", she said with a bright smile.

"You're scared out of your mind aren't you?" Peyton asked with a laugh.

"Terrified!"

"Please, you'll be a fantastic mother. Your whole life has been focused on taking care of other people, once that boy makes himself known you'll feel a lot better."

"Thanks Peyton", Haley leaned over and hugged the blonde.

"Okay, enough mommy time, can we be teenage girls tonight?" Brooke asked with a sweet smile.

"Okay, let's gossip", Haley began, "Brooke what in the world is Jake Jagielski doing here?"

The brunette choked on her drink and glared at both laughing women. Peyton decided to fill the pregnant woman in. "He is Mr. Mysterious, Brookie's phone buddy."

"Oh, that's the boy that's had you in smiles for the past few months."

"It's not a big deal, we're friends", Brooke spoke with a head nod.

"Right, Hales you should have seen them on the ride over here. They were worse then me and Luke."

"We were not!"

"Ookay, well as much as I'd like to argue about this. My boy has decided to kick my kidneys around", she slowly stood from her chair.

"You want us to come?" Peyton asked in concern. She had a feeling it might be more then indigestion.

"I'll be fine", Haley waved her hand at Peyton's protectiveness. The blonde watched her walk away with a frown.

"What's wrong?"

Peyton turned to Brooke and shook her head. "Nothing . . . where are our boys?" she asked as she searched the room.

Across the room the three boys stood, silently watching the girls they had brought here.

"How long does Haley have?" Jake asked as he sipped his punch.

"About two weeks."

"Are you excited?"

"I really am", he said with a grin, "but I'm also terrified."

Jake and Lucas laughed. "I was too, it'll pass trust me."

Lucas cleared his throat. "So, you and Brooke . . ."

"Are just friends", Jake finished. Nathan scoffed.

"I don't look at my friends like that."

"Listen, we've been talking for a while and we just click. That's all", Jake told the boys as well as himself.

Nathan glanced back at the table and noticed Brooke staring. "Fine, but she's like my sister, if anything does happen and you hurt her, I will kill you."

"And I'll help him hide the body", Lucas spoke next.

"Guys, relax nothing is gonna happen", Jake said as he glanced at Brooke. They both smiled and instantly blushed.

"Nothing's gonna happen", Lucas mocked.

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"Alight everyone, last dance of the evening."

Jake held his hand out to Brooke and she gladly accepted. Together they walked out to the dance floor, completely oblivious to their friend's watching eyes.

"She likes him", Haley said.

"A lot", Peyton spoke next.

"He does too, he just doesn't wanna admit that", Nathan said.

"Or maybe he's too scared to", Lucas thought about Jake's last relationship; with Peyton.

"Let's go dance", Peyton grabbed Lucas's hand and soon enough they were joining Jake and Brooke.

"Come on", Nathan reached for Haley's hand, but she shook her head.

She took a deep breath. "I'm pretty sure dancing will have to wait."

"Hales, come on, I promise I won't step on your feet", he pouted.

"It's not that . . . our son wants to make his appearance."

Nathan's eyes widened. "Are you serious?"

"As serious as these contractions", she gritted out.

"Oh God, let's go", he reached for her hand and escorted her away from the table.

"So, was tonight everything you thought it would be?" Jake asked as he unconsciously pulled her closer.

"Everything and more", Brooke's raspy voice whispered. "Thank you for coming."

"There's no place I'd rather be", he smiled at her and she felt her heart stop. She brought her face closer to his and could smell the mouthwash on his breath.

"Guys, Haley's having contractions, we have to go to the hospital", Lucas broke their moment. Peyton smiled meekly before he dragged her off the dance floor.

Brooke blushed. That was incredibly embarrassing. She broke from his embrace and turned in the direction of the blondes.

Jake furrowed his brows at what had almost happened. Shaking the thoughts from his mind and caught up to Brooke and wrapped his arm around her waist. Together they left the ballroom.

Turn out the light

And what are you left with

Open up my hands

And find out they're empty

Press my face to the ground

I've got to find a reason

Still scratching around

For something to believe in

Something to believe in


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