The party had gone on for a few hours longer a great number of people from the party had now diminished. Lindsey had had planned to back to Lucas' house along with Haley so that Nathan and Lucas Jamie and Skills could all have the house to themselves before the wedding.
Lindsey went to say goodbye to Lucas but he was too busy brooding watching over Peyton and Chase that he had completely neglected her the entire night. Lindsey in turn just sighed and plodded away towards her car.
Lindsey had a million thoughts running through her head and so many questions she needed answers to. The most important question being who it was that Lucas ACTUALLY loved. However, much to her vexation she knew deep down she already had the answers and every piece of evidence prior to have been leading to Peyton.
Lindsey made her way back to Lucas' house and had opened a drawer in his living room in search of paper and pen when she had come across a pile of pictures. She began to quickly flick through them. The first was of Nathan and Lucas on Nathan's wedding day she smiled at how happy they were. Yet, her smile faded when she saw that the several next few pictures were of Peyton.
Lindsey realized something very different about the pictures from the Peyton she had remembered. That's when it hit her; she was smiling, Peyton sawyer was truly happy and smiling genuinely. Lindsey smiled crookedly for a second and soon found what she was searching for. She scribbled something quickly on the pad and was very swiftly off and on the road again.
-- MEANWHILE BACK AT THE PARTY--
Chase; being the gentleman he was, had gone inside to retrieve Peyton's coat. He also decided it would be the perfect time to talk to Brooke and say his goodbyes to the remainder of the party.
He spotted Brooke in the corner saying goodnight to Jamie as Owen trudged up the stairs along with him.
"Hey," Chase said sheepishly.
"Hi." Brooke answered a hint of anger apparent in her voice as it wavered slightly.
"Is it really going to be this awkward between us now Brooke?" Chase was obviously upset with the current situation.
"I am not sure I guess it depends… are you going to keep making out with my best friend deliberately in front of me?"
"Oh, come on you cannot seriously be using that against me." Chased stated irritated while rubbing the back of his neck.
"First of all I only kissed her because Lucas was looking, not to mention giving me the evil eye the entire night." Chase paused for more effect, not to mention stamina before quickly continuing yet again.
"I am sorry that I, unlike you, would like to mend a relationship that was so perfect in its entirety." Upon finishing this sentence Brooke turned away from chase so that he would not witness the tears that were now forming in her eyes. "And last time I checked you've been making out with my roommate and best friend for weeks now and I haven't said a word about it. But if you really want to go there than fine…Why Brooke? What happened to us? How could you just so easily replace me for dreams?"
Brooke had now turned her gaze to meet his and had tears flowing freely from her eyes. The scene was crushing for Chase but he knew that he had to get out of their quickly before he did something he would later regret. Brooke opened her mouth to form a rebuttal when Chase quickly interjected.
"You know what just forget it. I don't want to know your reasons for giving up on what we had. At least your dreams came true, right?" Chase said sardonically while letting out a mocking chuckle
He then turned and left the house completely forgetting about Peyton still outside by the moon bounce.
"Not all of them." Brooke whispered quietly to herself.
However, unbeknownst to her Owen was standing at the top of the stairs and had not only heard her last comment but also the entire confrontation that had just occurred.
--MEANWHILE OUTSIDE--
Peyton sat on the edge of the moon bounce staring at her feet as they dangled off the edge. She felt the moon bounce dip next to her but did not turn her head for she had already known who it was. She knew that body's imprint anywhere.
Lucas was the first to speak, not concealing any feelings in the process.
"So, where's lover boy? Lucas asked harshly.
"Excuse me?" Peyton asked, anger rising in her an her nostrils now flaring.
"Chase? Ya know, the guys whose tongue was just down your throat? A little pathetic don't you think Peyt? Making out with yet another one of your best friends exes?"
Peyton was now so aggravated that she stood directly in front of Lucas; as to get the point across.
"Last time I checked, oh holy one, the only other ex I've kissed of Brooke's was you. And by the way I don't need your input on my life because you gave up the right to reference anything I do the day you left me in that hotel room!"
"If you would've just said yes we wouldn't even be doing this right now and none of that would've happened!" Lucas countered while standing face to face with Peyton
"Oh please, god Luke you are so god damn pig headed! You stubborn ass!"
Tempers were flaring and they both so angry that they had only just realized the proximity of their respective bodies. Jagged breaths were hitting each others necks sending tingles down each of their spines.
'Damn she looks so hot when she's infuriated.' Lucas thought.
He then closed the remaining gap between them and pressed his lips softly to hers. She pulled back her head back but Lucas kept his hold on either side of her face.
"Luke we—we can't"
Any sound of protest was then muffled by his lips being pressed to hers yet again. Her protests quickly turned into moans as she relished in his every touch.
She slowly parted her lips as she felt his tongue flick against it softly. Her tongue was moving in unison with his as they both parted for air.
Lucas' lips then found Peyton's neck while his hands roamed aimlessly all over her body. He stopped moving his hands at her legs sliding them up and slowly lifting her dress while pushing her back towards the moon bounce.
Peyton soon discovered where this was going and her clear judgment kicked back in as she pushed Lucas and way and ran inside as Lucas just stared at her dumbfounded.