Chapter 15:

"What is it you want to talk about?" Lucas asked nervously.

Peyton was going on and on about whether she should talk about it. "I may not get out much, but I can tell when a person is lying."

"W-What are you talking about?" Lucas asked sounding like he was clueless.

"Who are you?" Peyton sternly asked. "Who are you Lucas Oliverus? Or is that really your name? Where'd you come from? You don't look like your parents. Not one strand of their hair is light. Your armor doesn't have Armedes' sign on it. My mother doesn't know you, which is pretty impossible believe it or not. Carl said that your skill was exceptional. I've been in this kingdom for 20 years and if there's one thing I understand, it's how to be known…How to be exceptional. People like you should be rich and famous, but not you. You came from out of the blue. You lied to my mom's face. You and your father. So tell me, who are you?" She let out a breath after that.

Lucas was just left stunned. His heart was beating so fast and he wasn't sure what to say. "Why do you want to know?" He asked softly.

"I have my reasons." Peyton said, looking away.

"I'm not a threat to this place if that's what you're thinking."

"It's not that…Just…Tell me who you are." She said with her begging eyes.

Then, Lucas looked so scared. He took off the necklace around his neck, took Peyton's hand, put it in her palm and closed it. "My name is Lucas Oliverus." He said as Peyton read the inscription in the pendant, Lucas Oliverus. "I was a knight who got gravely injured in a battle. So hurt, in fact, that the only thing I remember was the mere 10 minutes before I passed out. The next thing I knew, I woke up in their house. Those people are like parents to me. They took care of me for 5 months. For 5 months, I was asleep. They took care of me, not knowing who I was or where I came from. So I'm sorry if that's all I can tell you. I'm sorry myself that I can't tell my self anything more." Lucas only looked away as he uttered those words. He was even trying to stop the tears but it showed in the eyes and could be felt in his voice.

Peyton's heart broke upon hearing that story. This guy had no knowledge of the past. She felt awful for the things she said. As tears started to flow from Lucas' eyes, there was a silence between them. Without any words between them, Peyton stepped closer to Lucas. He looked into his eyes, which just looked down. She put her right hand on his left shoulder, and slightly rubbed it. Lucas didn't show any reaction to anything that was happening. Slowly, Peyton hugged him. From a soft hug, Lucas hugged her back and feeling his arms around her, she hugged him tighter and he did the same. Not making any sound, they hugged each other as Lucas was crying. After long minutes of hugging, Peyton whispered into his ear, feeling tears coming on, "I'm so sorry…"

Lucas felt the best rush come over him as he realized that they really were hugging and she just whispered those words to his ears. She didn't avoid him or leave him after knowing who he was. He hugged her tighter and replied, "Thank you."

Suddenly, Peyton felt the need to pull away. She did and looked at Lucas' eyes with so much regret and sadness. "I can't do this." She said as she started to run away from him.

Lucas was really confused and he wasn't going to let her go now. He caught up to her and held her hand. Peyton resisted but Lucas was too strong. "Talk to me Peyton. Why not? Friends can't comfort each other?" He asked.

Friends. Upon hearing that word, a tear fell down Peyton's eyes and she looked back at him. "They can… But if Haley likes you, I can't qualify as your friend. At least, not anymore."

Lucas couldn't understand what was going on. He just looked so confused. Meanwhile, the father and Daphne were just looking at them. Then it occurred to Daphne that maybe they should leave. So, she and the father went inside the house. Peyton saw this and finally faced him completely. Lucas, looking confused had to ask what was going on. "You can't tell me all this stuff, knowing that I have no idea what's going on."

Peyton didn't want to say it but she had to. So, crying, she said it. "Haley likes you. I know I'm only your friend, but you're –"

"Wait-wait." Lucas cut her off. He wanted to say something but he was just too scared and worried of what might come out of it. He shook his head, regretting his inability to say it… "If you only knew the things going on in my mind right now…"

Peyton's eyebrows met in confusion. "Well I don't…What is it?" She asked eagerly.

A long silence took place in that moment. Unable to find the right words to say, Lucas kissed Peyton softly. He was about to pull away when he felt Peyton start to kiss him back. That soft kiss slowly turned into something more intense. Finally, they both pulled away for some air. They both looked flushed and confused as well.

"What was that?" Peyton asked.

Lucas was pretty speechless. That kiss was it. That kiss sums up everything he felt. "I kissed you…And you still don't know?"

Peyton's eyes just lit up after hearing that. Could it really be? "How can I assure myself that I am right? You have to say it." She said, sounding even more hopeful and eager.

Lucas took a deep breath. Finally, "I think I've fallen in love with you." He looked right into her eyes, but after he said that, he felt nervous. He started to walk away.

Peyton was just too shocked at what was happening. She caught up to him and said, "Didn't you feel me kiss you back?" She asked shyly.

Lucas stopped and didn't really think about that. Peyton stopped behind him, waiting for a response. Lucas turned around and smiled at her. "But…How can I be sure?" He joked.

Peyton laughed at this man's heart. "I love you too." Then she ran towards him and they hugged right away as Lucas carried her. They just laughed in awe of everything. When he put her down, Peyton's eyes had this look and told Lucas, "What about Haley?"

They fun was cut short. "Peyton, I don't like Haley…I mean…As a friend, she is great, but that's it." Lucas said.

"But she doesn't feel the same way…And Nathan…" She said nervously.

Lucas also looked nervous upon hearing that.

That happy moment was cut short by the thought of breaking so many hearts with just one kiss. They stood there as the wind blowing in their hair turned from happy to cold.

AN: I know it's cheesy…But it's in the olden times! Honestly, I like it…Hahahaha…Hope you do too… Love you readers so much!