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A couple days later…
Peyton was wide away in her bed at three AM. She couldn't put her finger on what was causing her sleepless nights. She wasn't stressed or depressed like she used to be. She was happy with Lucas. Even though she was more than okay with him she asked if they take it slow. Lucas of course was fine with that. He just wanted to make her happy.
One night Peyton woke up in a cold sweat, the kind you get when you awake from a horrifying dream. She was extremely hot as well. She just figured it was after math trauma from the accident; although she was constantly haunting herself with what if scenarios. She couldn't help but to think about the irony of how the accident occurred. She was scared that it was some destiny that turned into just a warning.
In a way it had given her a new look on life. She decided that she would try to not let things be taken for granted. Like being with Lucas.
She was rushed out of her thoughts by her cell phone singing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana.
She gave out a nervous laugh when she saw it was Lucas. "H-Hello?" She was intrigued as to why he called so early in the morning.
"Hey Peyt." Lucas said sweetly on the other line.
"Hey to you too Luke. What is up?" Peyton got out of bed and began to pace around her black room.
"Nothing much just thinking about you."
Peyton couldn't help but to display a huge smile on her face. He called me because he was thinking about me.
"Oh really? Well I was thinking about this boy when you called. Maybe you can help me out with his name." Peyton smiled but quickly grimaced as she hit her ankle on the side of her dresser. "Shit." She mumbled.
"Well he better be by the name of Lucas E. Scott." Lucas demanded in a tone that convinced he was dead serious yet playing along.
"Let me think…yes I think that is who he is but, I can't for the life of me remember his middle name…could you help me with that sir?" Peyton asked flirtatiously.
Lucas gulped. "Sorry ma'am but that's where I draw the line."
Peyton laughed freely. "Okay Okay. I guess you still don't want me to know your middle name. I guess I can live with that…for awhile. Sooner or later you will have to tell me."
There was some silence there after. Most people would call I awkward silence but not, Peyton. She loved the silence with Lucas. She could always understand what he was thinking better in the silence.
But of course Lucas broke the silence shortly after. "So was I imagining or did I hear you curse under your breath a minute ago?"
Even though Lucas couldn't see it, he knew she was making a guilty face. "Yeah, the dresser sort of hit my angle. And I decided to call it a name." Peyton said in a mocking tone.
"Hey, so since we are both up and probably not falling back asleep, can I take you somewhere?" Lucas asked so sweetly it made Peyton's heart flutter.
"Yeah sure. Where?" Peyton asked already pulling on a pair of jeans and her hoodie.
"It's a secret." Lucas said seductively and it made goosebumps on her skin.
About five minutes later Lucas pulled next to the curb by Peyton's house and dialed her number to tell her he was there. She was already out the door before it rang twice. She hoped in the car next to him and kissed him.
"What was that for?" Lucas asked.
"Just because." Peyton shrugged.
Lucas laughed and started driving to his covert destination.
When he pulled into a parking spot Peyton leaned over to make sure what she was seeing was correct.
"Luke? Karen's Café? Come one, I know you can do better than that." Peyton crossed her arms over her chest.
"Just hold your horses babe. You really shouldn't assume you know…" He said before he slipped out his side.
Peyton grumbled but got out as well.
Lucas got out his key to the café and opened the door. Peyton got an eerie feeling when she stepped in; only because it was 4 in the morning and that it was pitch black in there. Lucas grabbed her hand and she shrieked. "Shh." He whispered while covering her mouth with his free hand. She thought it was funny that he was nervous so she stuck her tongue out and licked the creases between his fingers. He looked down at the sneaky blonde next to him and almost fainted. She really needs to stop that or we'll never get up there. Lucas thought to himself. He released his hand and led her to the back of the café to the storage area.
"Uh Luke where are we going? Not to seem rude but the storage room isn't exactly my idea of late night fun." Peyton said.
"Maybe it is my kind of fun." Lucas said in his most serious tone. And Peyton would have believed it if it wasn't for his small quick smile he just couldn't keep to himself.
"Jerk." She smacked him on his shoulder lightly.
Peyton waited to the side while Lucas moved a few things to get to a mysterious door. She had an uncanny feeling come over her and she just had to ask, "Um Luke, you don't plan on cooking me in the oven and throw me down the basement like Hansel and Gretel?" Peyton asked weary.
Lucas laughed evilly. "Yes my pretty,"
Peyton's eyes grew big in fright. "Lucas stop you're scaring me."
Lucas couldn't help but to crack up. "No Peyton I would never dream of doing that to you. And P.S. that's not how Hansel and Gretel died."
Peyton rolled her hazel eyes and walked over to him. "So where does this dark, creepy tunnel lead too?" Lucas turned on the light and she saw that it was a staircase. "Correction: creepy staircase."
Lucas chuckled again and got in front of Peyton. "Just follow me."
Peyton shook her head and followed his back up the stairs.
Once they got up the stairs they were greeted with yet another door.
"I am beginning to feel like I am in The Chocolate Factory." Peyton mumbled to herself.
"Here it is my surprise." Lucas opened the door and extended his right arm.
Peyton's breath caught in her throat. It was beautiful. They were on the roof of the café. She walked over to the edge and looked below. It was beautiful. And she wouldn't deny that she felt like the queen of the world and that it felt damn good.
"Do you like it?" Lucas asked unsure.
Peyton swiftly turned around, she forgot he was there. She tilted her head and smiled her smile only for him. "Yes, thank you for bringing me up here Lucas. It's amazing"
She walked over to him and lazily wrapped her arms around his broad shoulders. "You're amazing." She smiled again. She couldn't help but to smile around him.
Lucas took that heartily and knew she meant it. He then wrapped his arms tightly around her small waist. He took a sharp intake of breath and then slowly let it out. The night air was just right. It had just rained a couple hours before so the air was clean and fresh. The wind blew softly but just enough to tickle Peyton's famous blonde curls. Lucas pulled her tighter to him, not wanting to let go.
Peyton looked into Lucas' deep blue eyes and smiled. He was hers. Not Brookes, not Haley's, not any other teenage girl. At this moment in time Lucas Scott was hers and she was blissfully happy with that thought. She cupped his face and kissed him passionately. It was a right of passage for him. She was finally letting him into her crazy life. She thought she would be scared straight at that action but she wasn't at all, she was far from it. She felt safe and peaceful in his arms.
Once they broke apart she nuzzled her nose against his. "Thanks."
Lucas just returned the gesture and pushed a curl behind her ear, then kissed her forehead. Peyton sighed happily and laid her head on his chest.
Lucas saw the CD player and remembered his plan. He reached for the remote from his pocket and turned it on. Peyton felt movement and looked at Lucas questionably. He just stared at her and waited for the song to begin.
Peyton didn't understand what was going on until she heard the opening music notes of a piano fill the Tree Hill night air. Not even two words into the song she knew exactly what it was.
She smiled again and felt some tears race down her cheek. They were tears of joy. Lucas frowned and wiped them away. He opened his mouth to ask her what was wrong but she silenced him with her finger pressed against his mouth.
"Will you dance with me?" She asked tenderly.
Lucas understood that she was happy not sad. He nodded and led her to the middle of roof. They swayed and dipped and twirled to the song that meant so much to them.
And finally the
silence,
looking out, looking back across the sky,
Trying to
find a meaning,
knowing that I just left it all behind
Still I
smell a lingering softness
Where did she go, how did she go, I
wanna know
I wanna know that she'll be coming here to me
Come
on, without you I'll never feel the love inside of me
Come On, you
know that we belong
come on, come on
Thinking back before
her,
I never knew the meaning of alone
Still the flag is
feeling foreign,
I live the day to escape into a phone
Speaking
of a world not real then
where did she go how did she go, I wanna
know
I wanna know that she'll be coming here to me
Come on,
without you I'll never feel the love inside of me
Come On, you
know that we belong
come on, come on
She's coming, She's
coming here to me, I'm needing,
desiring to kiss her now, I'm
living for her,
breathing for her, singing for her
fairytale.
Come on, without you I'll never feel the love
inside of me
Come On, you know that we belong
come on, come on
They danced to the rest of the CD until their feet hurt and the sun came up. They shared laughs and smiles and most of all they shared their love. They learned so much from each other in just a few hours. Lucas realized that she was the one for him, not Brooke, not anyone. Peyton Sawyer was his one and only.
Peyton couldn't stop thinking about how quickly her life turned for the better. She was so beyond bliss she didn't know what to do. She was always smiling. Boy, is everyone going to be shocked come Monday. Peyton thought to herself, which made her smile again. She had Lucas to thank for that. He always seemed to bring out the best in her, always making her shine. And that is when it hit her, Lucas was her best friend, her soul mate, her one an only.
Hoped this was a good chapter. I wanted to steer towards some good ole fun and laugher and love. AND of course Leyton. Sorry there was no Bake or Naley. I just wanted this to be strictly Peyton and Lucas TLC time. LOL.
Reviews are sexy.
Song is OFCOURSE "Come On" by Ben Jelen. I 3Him.
