Ugh. I'm the worst. I know. I always promise to update but never do. Well I'm done with that. I'm updating a hell of a lot more from now on. Anyway... leave me reviews. They make me feel warm inside. I like that feeling. =D I have a lot instore for this fic and can't wait to finish it! Annywayy... XOXO - Brittany

The halls at school were filled with whispers every time I walked near someone. The only ones that seemed to not give a damn that I was with Pete were my close friends. Thank god for them. I almost beat the shit out of this one girl; Kelly. As I strolled on by her she had the nerve to say "Oh look if it isn't little miss attention whore." I seriously almost kicked her so hard in the face. Luck-fully Brooke was there to stop me. That night when I talked to Pete I told him I almost knocked the bitch out he laughed so hard into the phone, I could swear it almost woke the dead. Speaking of Pete, hearing his voice that night was the best thing ever. I mean not hearing it for 2 weeks was insane. I missed him insanely. But at least school was almost out and the tour was almost over. We could finally be together again. My dad keeps yelling at me to get serious with school and get my mind off of Pete. But in all seriousness that wasn't possible. However I did agree with him. So for a week I kept myself busy with school to get my mind off of Pete. That week seemed to go by so completely slow.

"Did you finish the paper for Mr. Maddens class?" Brooke asked me.

I nodded as I checked my Myspace. "Yeah. I did it last night. It was pretty easy."

Brooke scuffed. "Easy? That was the hardest paper her has assigned all year."

I turned to look at her. "When you are trying to keep your mind off of something school work is the best way to do it." I told her.

"What ever you say P. Sawyer." Brooke moved around on my bed a little. She was now lying on her stomach. Her face in her hands, her elbows on the pillow. "Speaking of Pete, have you talked to him?"

I once again turned to look at her. "Not this week. I've been trying to keep my mind off him. Remember?"

"Just because your trying to keep your mind off of someone doesn't mean you cant talk to them."

"Brooke talking to the thing you are trying to keep your mind off of is kind of defeating the purpose." I chuckled at her.

"Maybe so Peyton. But you know and I know you want to talk to him."

"That maybe so but I'm not going to. I'm waiting until we graduate in 3 days."

"Wow. 3 days. Seems so crazy you know?"

"Yeah I know."

"Seems like it was just yesterday when I met a loner girl in the 1st grade.' Brooke joked.

"Yeah I know. It seems like just yesterday was the day a cheery girl skipped over to me and said "cheer up blondie. You have me now."

"Hmm seems like just yesterday that girl had no sense of humor."

"Ha-Ha." I said. Then my phone rang. I looked at the screen to see Pete's name.

"Hello?"

"Is this Peyton? "

"Yeah…"

"Hi this is Pete's manager. I think we've met before. Anyways Pete told me to call you. He wanted you to know he went to the hospital."

"The hospital?I asked.

"Yeah. He broke his foot at last nights show." His manger informed me.

"Is he ok?"

"He's fine. Just is having a hard time walking. The last few dates of the tour may be canceled."

"Canceled? That's good news for me. Bad news for the fans."

"Pete said you have a sense of humor. Anyways he also wanted me to tell you sorry that this wasn't him calling. He's just busy at the moment playing a show."

"Tell him its ok. And that I hope he is ok."

" I'll be sure to tell him Peyton. But hey I actually have to go…"

"Alright could you just him …."

Dial tone. I put my phone down on the table.

"That I miss him?"

"Who was that?" Brooke asked.

"Pete's mangers. Pete Broke his foot. The last couple of shows may be canceled."

Brooke jumped up at the sound of my words. "Peyton that's great news! He'll most likely be here for graduation!"

"I know." I said with no emotion.

"Ok am I in a crazy universe here? Why are you not happy like I am about this awesomely great news?"

"I really don't know. I mean I am really happy. I mean he's coming home. Its just…" I paused. "Nothing."

"Peyton whats wrong?"

"Is it possible to miss someone so much when they are gone, but when you find out they are coming home your not as excited as you thought you'd be?"

"Yeah. Its possible Peyton." She began. "Remember when Lucas was gone after he told everyone about his heart condition? Well I missed him so much those days he was gone. But the day I knew was coming home I didn't feel the way I thought I would. But when I saw him I still loved him the same. I'm positive you will feel the same love you feel for Pete when you see him again."

I hugged her. "Thank you Brooke. I needed to hear that."

"Any day P. Sawyer."