*Ok guys sorry it has taken me so long to update this, hopefully you wont be dissapointed with this chapter. As always let me know what you think. Thanks xxx*
BROOKE'S HOUSE
Peyton: Julian. What's wrong?
(Julian sits up and presses play on the remote, causing Peyton to turn around and look at the TV.)
Julian: Were you ever going to tell me?
(Peyton turns to face Julian.)
Peyton: Julian...It's not what it looks like. It was a mistake. It meant nothing.
Julian: Do you love him?
(Peyton pauses.)
Peyton: No. I love you.
Julian: I probably would have believed you, if you didn't take so long to answer.
Peyton: Julian?
(Peyton walks towards Julian, Julian steps back and hold up his hands.)
Julian: I can't do this anymore Peyton.
(Peyton walks towards him again.)
Peyton: Please don't do this. It was just a mistake. This is crazy I love you.
Julian: I love you too. But I wonder if there is ever going to come a day when I'm not sharing you with Lucas Scott.
(Julian walks to his bags and picks them up. Peyton goes after him.)
Peyton: Where are you going?
Julian: I need to get out of here.
(Julian goes to leave. Peyton reaches for his arm crying.)
Peyton: Please don't leave me.
Julian: Bye Peyton.
(Julian leaves. Peyton falls to the floor crying.)
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Haley and Nathan are watching Jamie sleeping.)
Haley: It's days like today that make you realise how lucky you are. What if we had lost him Nathan? I couldn't...
(Nathan pulls Haley into his arms.)
Nathan: Hey! We got him back. I'm not going to let anything happen to this family.
Haley: I love you.
(Haley leans up to kiss Nathan.)
Nathan: I love you so much more.
(They both smile at each other.)
Jamie: Mama
(Haley kisses Nathan again and goes into Jamie's room.)
LUCAS' HOUSE
(Lucas is sat at his computer typing, when there is a knock at the door. Getting up from his chair he walks over to the door and opens it. Julian is stood there.)
Lucas: Julian?
(Julian punches Lucas. Lucas stumbles backwards.)
Julian: You just couldn't stay away from her could you?
(Julian walks away. Lucas stands shocked.)
BROOKE'S HOUSE
(Brooke walks through the front door and immediately hears crying, running into the living room; she finds Peyton curled up on the sofa. Brooke's walks over and sits down beside her, pulling Peyton into an embrace.)
Brooke: Sweetie. What's wrong?
Peyton: Julian's gone and it's all my fault.
Brooke: What happened?
Peyton: I kissed Lucas. It was supposed to be a mistake. Julian found out and now he's gone... I love him Brooke.
Brooke: I know you do Sweetie.
Peyton: What do I do?
Brooke: You are going to cry on my shoulder for as long as you need. Then tomorrow you are going to talk to the boy you love.
(Peyton starts sobbing. Brooke holds her close. There is a knock at the door. Brooke kisses Peyton's forehead and goes to answer the door.)
(Brooke opens the door and Chase is stood there with flowers.)
Brooke: Chase
(Brooke walks out onto the porch and closes the door behind her. Chase looks at her in confusion.)
Chase: Is this a wrong time?
Brooke: Actually I'm gonna have to cancel tonight. You see Peyton's a mess right now and I don't want to leave her on her own. I'm sorry.
Chase: It's ok. I understand. Maybe some other time. These are for you.
(Chase hands Brooke the flowers.)
Brooke: Thank you
(Brooke walks forward and kisses Chase delicately on the cheek.)
Chase: Bye Brooke.
Brooke: Bye.
(Chase leaves and Brooke smells the flowers, picking up the note that reads 'I still love your smile x'. Brooke smiles and walks back into the house, placing the flowers on the side. She walks back into the living room to find Peyton asleep, pulling a blanket down over her, Brooke sits next to Peyton and strokes her hair.)
Brooke: What are we going to do with you ?
JULIAN'S HOTEL ROOM
(Julian is packing his bags when there is a knock at the door.)
Julian: No room service today thanks.
(Peyton opens the door and walks in. Julian looks up at her.)
Peyton: So your leaving? Were you even going to say goodbye?
(Julian continues to pack. Peyton walks over to him and grabs his face, they look at each other.)
Peyton: Julian please don't go, we can work this out I know we can. I love you.
(Peyton kisses Julian passionately, then Peyton rests her forehead on his.)
Julian: Come with me?
Peyton: What?
Julian: Come with me to LA. Let's leave all this behind and just start again. You and me.
(Peyton stands in silence.)
Julian: You don't want to.
Peyton: No. It's not that it's just a big decision to make. I have work and friends here. I can't just leave it all.
Julian: My flight leaves at 8 tonight. Our life together could start tomorrow. It's your decision.
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Haley and Nathan are sat at the breakfast bar with Jamie when Lucas walks in.)
Jamie: Uncle Lucas
(Jamie runs over to Lucas and hugs him.)
Lucas: Hey Buddy.
(Lucas walks over to Nathan and Haley, Jamie runs into the living room to watch TV.)
Haley: And what do we owe this pleasure?
Lucas: I just wanted to see how you were doing?
(Lucas walks over to Haley and hugs her.)
Haley: Were fine. Oh my god what happened to your eye?
(Haley touches Lucas' face and he cringes.)
Lucas: Julian
Nathan: Peyton's Julian
(Lucas sits down next to Nathan.)
Lucas: Is that his new name or something.
Nathan: Sorry man.
Haley: Let me get some ice.
(Haley gets ice out of the freezer and hands it to Lucas.)
Haley: Why did Julian hit you?
Lucas: I really don't know. He shows up at my door last night saying something about Peyton.
Nathan: What did he say?
Lucas: Something about staying away from her.
Haley: Do you think Peyton told him about the kiss?
(Lucas looks between Nathan and Haley.)
Lucas: Wait. She remembers the kiss. I've got to go and talk to her.
(Lucas stands from his chair and is about to leave, Haley grabs his arm stopping him from leaving.)
Haley: Luke I don't think that's such a great idea.
Nathan: Yea she's right man.
Lucas: No. You don't understand that kiss meant everything and if she remembers it. There's a chance for us.
(Lucas looks at Haley and Nathan.)
Nathan: Then go get her!
(Lucas leaves and Haley looks annoyingly at Nathan.)
Nathan: What?
Haley: What if he goes over there and comes face to face with Julian?
Nathan: Then hopefully he will be able to throw the first punch.
(Nathan laughs and Haley playfully punches him in the arm.)
CLOTHES OVA BROS
(Brooke is sat at her desk sketching designs. Peyton walks into the store. Brooke looks up and instantly notices Peyton has been crying. Brooke rushes to Peyton's side.)
Brooke: Peyton. What's wrong?
(Brooke leads Peyton over to the sofa.)
Peyton: Julian wants me to go to LA with him.
Brooke: Ok well maybe a break would do you good.
(Peyton looks up at Brooke.)
Brooke: Oh. He wants you to move back to LA doesn't he?
(Peyton nods.)
Peyton: I don't know what to do Brooke. My life is here. You're here and I've only just got you back, I don't want to lose you again.
(Brooke takes Peyton's hand.)
Brooke: Sweetie I will always be there for you and I will support you whatever you decide. But trust me when I say this you could never lose me. I'm here for you for life and nothing will ever change that.
(Peyton and Brooke both start crying. They hug.)
Peyton: If I go, do you think I'm making the right choice?
Brooke: Only you can answer that. Just promise me your follow your heart not your head, because we all know it's still a bit scrambled.
(They both laugh and hug.)
CLOTHES OVA BROS
(Peyton left a few minutes ago and Brooke is still sat on the sofa staring off into space, a tear falling down her cheek. Chase walks into the store.)
Chase: Brooke?
(Brooke stands and looks over at Chase, she smiles weakly. Chase immediately walks over to her and pulls her into his arms. Brooke begins to cry.)
Chase: Hey. It's going to be ok.
Brooke: I'm sorry. I'm such a girl.
(Brooke pulls away from Chase. Chase reaches out for her hand.)
Chase: You can talk to me. What's going on?
Brooke: My best friend might be moving to LA with her supposedly boyfriend.
Chase: Wow. Didn't she just come back from there?
Brooke: Yeah and she moved back for a reason. What if she leaves and is unhappy again?
Chase: You can't protect her Brooke. Sooner or later Peyton has to realise what she truly wants.
Brooke: What if she doesn't?
Chase: Then being the great friend you are, you'll stand by her and pick up the pieces when the time comes.
(Brooke smiles at Chase.)
Brooke: You've been so good to me. Especially after I stood you up last night.
Chase: Well at least I can say I got stood up by Brooke Davis.
(Brooke and Chase laugh.)
Brooke: Thank you
(Brooke walks up to Chase and kisses him delicately on the lips.)
NATHAN AND HALEY'S HOUSE
(Haley is sat at the piano and Peyton walks in and sits next to her.)
Peyton: Sounding good Foxy.
(Haley laughs.)
Haley: I never got to thank you for what you did yesterday with Jamie. I'll always...
Peyton: Hales it's ok. Your one of my best friends and I'll do anything for you and that gorgeous son of yours.
Haley: Jamie keeps asking when will he get to see his cool Aunt Peyton again?
(They both laugh, then Haley looks at Peyton and notices something is wrong.)
Haley: You ok?
Peyton: I need to tell you something.
Haley: Ok.
Peyton: I'm going back to LA with Julian.
(Haley sighs.)
Haley: Peyton. Are you sure about this?
Peyton: What do you mean?
Haley: You know I love you and only want the best for you. But Peyton can you honestly tell me Julian's the one?
Peyton: If your talking about Lucas, I said someday Hales but he walked away. He made his decision and I've made mine.
Haley: Peyton I'm being honest with you right now and I think you need to be honest with yourself. What do you want? If Julian's the guy your in love with great. If it's Lucas, please stop hiding your heart.
(Peyton looks down and Haley wraps her arm around Peyton's shoulders.)
CLOTHES OVA BROS
(Lucas rushes into the store.)
Lucas: Brooke?
Brooke: Lucas what's going on?
Lucas: Where's Peyton?
Brooke: She's at home.
(Lucas turns to leave but Brooke stops him.)
Brooke: Luke. What's going on?
Lucas: She remembers.
Brooke: Oh.
Lucas: You knew? Why didn't you tell me? You know what I have to find her.
(Lucas is about to leave.)
Brooke: She's leaving.
(Lucas turns and looks at Brooke.)
Brooke: She's going back to LA with Julian.
(Lucas leaves.)
BROOKE'S HOUSE
(Lucas pulls up onto Brooke's driveway and finds Peyton's car, running from the car to the front door he begins to bang on the front door, after no answer he opens the door and walks in.)
Lucas: Peyton. Peyton?
(Peyton walks out of her room carrying a box.)
Peyton: Luke what are you doing here?
(Lucas moves closer to Peyton.)
Lucas: You remember?
Peyton: Remember what?
Lucas: The kiss that night at Tric.
(Peyton puts the box on the floor and turns away from Lucas.)
Peyton: It was a mistake. It didn't mean anything.
(Lucas walks up to Peyton and reaches for her arm.)
Lucas: Is that what you believe? That it meant nothing and now your leaving with Julian.
(Peyton can't make eye contact with Lucas.)
Peyton: I have to.
(Lucas reaches out and brings his hands to Peyton's face forcing her to look at him.)
Lucas: No you don't. Peyton that kiss meant everything and you know it.
Peyton: It can't.
Lucas: But it does. Don't go. I love you please know that.
(Peyton moves away from Lucas and begin to pace the room.)
Peyton: You say you love me, but if you love someone do you leave them in a hotel room and wait three years to tell them you still love them? So at the moment I don't know anything Lucas. All I know is I have a great guy who loves me and is waiting for me, which is more than you ever did.
(Peyton stops and looks at Lucas, who closes his eyes and then walks towards her.)
Lucas: Then know this.
(Lucas kisses Peyton passionately. Pulling apart he rests his forehead on hers.)
Lucas: Don't you feel it? I've been a mess without you for the last three years, regretting leaving you in that hotel room everyday. But since you walked back into my life everything made sense again. I made the mistake of not fighting for you before. I'm not about to make that same mistake. So don't go. Stay with me. I love you and I know deep down you still love me.
(Peyton pulls away and picks up the box again.)
Peyton: I have to go Lucas.
(Peyton walks over to the door and holds it open for Lucas. Lucas turns to face Peyton.)
Lucas: No. I can't except our story doesn't have a happy ending.
(Lucas walks over to Peyton.)
Peyton: Our story could have had the greatest ending. But now it's just lost in translation.
(Lucas pounds his fist on the doorframe as he leaves. Once the door is closed Peyton drops the box on the floor and falls to the floor crying.)
RIVERCOURT
(Nathan is on the court moving around with the ball. Peyton walks out onto the court.)
Peyton: Do you think your ever get your game back?
Nathan: Some days.
(Nathan walks over to the bench and grabs a bottle of water.)
Nathan: Haley tells me your leaving for LA.
Peyton: Yea. I just thought I would swing by and say goodbye.
(Peyton walks over to Nathan and pulls him into a hug, fighting back the tears.)
Peyton: I'm gonna miss you.
(Nathan laughs.)
Nathan: No you won't.
(Peyton pulls away.)
Peyton: What?
Nathan: There is something I need to show you before you go.
Peyton: Ok.
(They leave.)
TRIC/PEYTON'S NEW OFFICE
(Nathan walks into Tric and Peyton follows.)
Peyton: Nathan what are we doing here?
(Nathan walks over to the door of Peyton's office. Peyton stands behind him as he opens the door. Peyton looks on in shock as she enters her office, she notices the construction work, but beyond that she notices the red walls and walls stacked with numerous vinyls, walking further into the room she notices a studio being built. She stands there shocked.)
Nathan: Lucas wanted it to be a surprise. He knew how important this place was to you.
(Peyton stands with her back to Nathan and tears fall down her cheeks.)
Peyton: Why did you bring me here?
Nathan: Because sooner or later you need to realise that everything you'll ever need is here in Tree Hill.
BROOKE'S HOUSE
(Peyton, Haley and Brooke are all in Peyton's room helping her pack.)
Peyton: I guess that's everything. You guys will come and visit won't you?
(Haley walks over to Peyton and wraps an arm around her.)
Haley: Yea just try keeping me away. Plus Jamie can't wait to come and stay with his cool Aunt Peyton.
Brooke: Hey! I thought I was the cool Aunt?
Peyton: I love you guys.
(They all share a group hug.)
Haley: I'm gonna take these out to the car.
(Haley picks up the luggage and leaves the room.)
Brooke: You'll be ok right?
Peyton: Yea. I'm gonna miss you.
Brooke: No. We are not going to cry again.
(They both laugh.)
Peyton: I love you.
(Brooke starts to cry.)
Brooke: That's gonna do it. I love you to.
(They both start to cry and hug each other.)
LUCAS' HOUSE
(Haley knocks gently on Lucas' bedroom door and pushes it open. Lucas is sat on the bed with his head in his hands. Haley walks in and sits beside him.)
Lucas: She's leaving. I can't believe it.
Haley: I know. I just came from saying goodbye.
Lucas: She was supposed to come back to me.
Haley: Luke I know you don't want to hear this but what if she doesn't. You can't wait around forever. Maybe it's time to move on.
(Haley wraps an arm around Lucas.)
Lucas: I just want her back.
THE LAKE
(Peyton is sat in the taxi driving along when the driver decides to take a shortcut past the lake. Peyton immediately recognises the place and closes her eyes.)
FLASHBACK
Lucas: Come on. Let me give you a ride. I'll let you insult me.
Peyton: First of all, you don't know me. Second of all, you don't know me. God, why are guys such jerks?!
Lucas: Guys or Nathan?
Peyton: Him. You.
END OF FLASHBACK
(Peyton opens her eyes and a few stray tears fall down her cheek.)
THE AIRPORT
(Julian is sat waiting, as the announcer calls for boarding of the plane. Julian stands and turns to look at the crowd and smiles.)
LUCAS' HOUSE
(Lucas is sat at his desk typing and looking at pictures, when there is a knock at the door. Walking over to the door he opens it and stands there shocked.)
Lucas: Hi
TO BE CONTINUED...