I know each chapter is short but I've got lots of chapters ahead and loads of revelations to come.
The next chapter is entitled "If you leave" and the song is by Nada Surf.
[Tric]
Peyton walked toward the bar and sat to get some drinks. Owen approached her with a concerned expression.
"Rough day?" he asked.
"Yeah." Peyton said.
Peyton was driving back to Tric when she saw Lucas and Lindsey walking down the side walk with their hands intertwined. The couple was smiling at each other. Peyton looked away with a hurt expression as she drove faster.
"What'll you have?" Owen asked.
"Anything strong." She said.
"Okay." Owen raised his eyebrow then he poured her the drink.
Seconds later, he handed her the drink. She drank it, emptying it instantly.
He looked at her, taken aback and concerned.
"Just keep 'em coming." Peyton ordered.
Owen hesitantly nodded, not knowing what to say.
[Clothes over bro's]
"Sorry you had to baby sit me. I wanted to tag along but Peyton said I could ruin her meeting." Julian said.
"It's fine. I'd do anything for that girl. Besides, if I had to baby sit someone as gorgeous as you, I'd do it all the time." Brooke chuckled.
Julian smiled at her comment, not knowing what to say.
"So tell me." Brooke started. "What's going on with you two?"
"Me and Peyton?" he tried to play dumb.
Brooke nodded. "It's not like it's not obvious."
Julian looked down, feeling a little uneasy about the subject.
"We were together but we never really had closure---or at least I think so." He told Brooke.
"So you're back for her?" Brooke asked.
Before Julian could respond, Millicent walked in and interrupted them.
"Brooke, Owen called. He said you need to go to Tric. It's Peyton." Millicent said.
Both Julian and Brooke looked at each other, worried for Peyton.
[Naley's house]
"Are you sure? Have you really thought about this?" Haley asked.
"I've thought about it, Hales." Lucas said, annoyed.
"Luke, you're my best friend. I'm just making sure that this is what you want and that you're absolutely sure." Haley explained.
"I know and I love you for caring but I think it's time." Lucas said.
[Breyton house]
Brooke opened the door and went inside as Julian, who was carrying an unconscious Peyton, followed her inside. They went to her room and Julian laid Peyton on her bed.
Brooke sat beside Peyton as Julian sat on the other side.
"This is just great. Broody, drunk Peyton is making a come back." Brooke said. "I haven't seen her like this since…high school."
Julian remained silent as Brooke continued.
"But that was long before Lucas came. When she met Lucas, everything changed. But now, things are going to change again but it won't be good. Her heart is breaking so bad and I don't know how to help her." Brooke said.
"We just have to be there for her. We'll help her through this." Julian said.
"Do you really think she's going to be okay?" Brooke asked.
"She will be." Julian said.
"I'm glad you're here, Julian. I don't know you very well but I'm sure you'll be a big help not just with Peyton but to me as well. I'm not sure I can do this alone." Brooke told him.
"I'm here for both of you." He assured her.
[Naley's house]
"Luke, I have to tell you something." Haley said.
"What is it?" he asked.
"I know that you really want to be with Lindsey and marry her in a few weeks but I think you should think this through." She admitted.
"Why?" he asked.
"You kissed Peyton back." Haley stated,
"It didn't mean anything, Hales. It was a mistake. I love Lindsey. She's the one I want to be with." Lucas defended.
"A kiss always means something, Lucas. You're not just kissing some girl. You kissed Peyton. You're still in love with her." Haley argued.
"Haley---"Lucas tried to reason out.
"Luke, it's not just that. I finished your second book. It's about Peyton." She said.
Lucas looked at his best friend, unsure about how he would respond. He was furious at her for accusing him and he just could not comprehend why Haley was still pointing back at Peyton when he was looking forward to his life with Lindsey.
"If you leave…don't look back."
More drama and more revelations to come.
