I want to thank ya'll for the great reviews. Reading them made my day. =)
Originally, I had a different character matched up for Peyton but I decided that Julian would be better. You guys are more familiar with him and I think Julian would have been a good match…if not Lucas.
I really appreciate the feedback you guys have been giving. I didn't expect it but it's very much appreciated.
The next chapter is entitled "She will be loved" and it's by maroon 5.
[Breyton's house]
Julian and Brooke were on the couch, talking.
"How long have you two been together?" Brooke asked.
"We've been together for about a year and a half." Julian answered.
Brooke listened intently as he continued.
"I first met her when I had a meeting with her boss. I saw her crying that day. A year later, we saw each other again and this time, she was on the verge of tears." Julian chuckled. "So anyway, I tried to cheer her up by bringing her to this party. I finally got her to smile and that was the day it all started for us."
"That's some story." Brooke smiled.
"Yeah I know." He smiled. "You know, I used to call her the saddest girl in the world."
"But you made her happy." Brooke pointed out.
"I guess I did." He paused. "But it wasn't enough for her to forget her feelings for Lucas. He's the reason we broke up." Julian said sadly.
"So what are you doing here now?" Brooke asked.
"We remained friends after we broke up. At that time, it just hurt too much to be in a relationship with her if I shared her heart with Lucas. But after weeks of being without her since she left LA for tree hill, I realized I couldn't let her go without a fight. I'm here to fight for her."
Brooke smiled at his determination. "You know it won't be easy."
"I know." He agreed. "But I love her and she loved me back."
Brooke felt worried for him.
"Do you really believe she'll come back? It's dangerous to put yourself between Lucas and Peyton. And obviously, Peyton's in love with Lucas." Brooke said.
Julian looked down and sighed. "She was in love with me, Brooke. I have a chance."
"Well, what have you got that Lucas doesn't have?" Brooke asked.
Julian looked at Brooke in the eye. "I'm never going to hurt her the way he has. And I'm going to fight for her because he never had to."
[Naley's house]
"Lucas Scott is still in love with Peyton Sawyer." Nathan said. "I knew it."
"I guess it never really went away." Haley said.
"Geez, what is it with those two? They make being in love so complicated." Nathan commented.
"He's engaged to Lindsey but his heart is still with Peyton. How will that turn out? We saw how things went when it was still Brooke, Lucas and Peyton." She said.
Nathan sighed. "Well, it's really not up to us. Lucas has to snap out of this on his own." He said.
"Damn it, Lucas." Haley mumbled.
[Next day- Peyton's room]
Peyton groaned as she opened her eyes. She placed her hand on her forehead, massaging it. Her head was throbbing so much.
"Damn it, Lucas." She mumbled.
"Good morning." She heard someone come in her room.
Startled, she sat up to meet Julian, who was grinning.
"Julian---what are you---"she was confused.
"Wow, how much did you drink?" he mused.
Peyton looked down, embarrassed.
"I arrived yesterday and you left me with Brooke to meet up with a band. The next thing I know, you were passed out in a bar." Julian explained.
"Where's Brooke?" she asked as Julian sat beside her.
"She's at work. She let me crash here, by the way. I hope that's okay with you." He told her.
"It's fine." She sighed. "I'm sorry you had to see me like this." Peyton apologized.
"Oh don't worry about it. You're the saddest girl in the world. I used to know that girl. But I hope she's not here to stay. I like that other girl better. You know…the one who had that beautiful smile." Julian told her.
"Thanks Julian." Peyton said.
He smiled as he stood up.
"Come on, get dressed." He said. "I'm taking you out for a drink."
He then walked toward the door but stopped by the doorway and looked back at her with a grin on his face.
"And by drink, I meant coffee." He said.
She smiled at him and he smiled back.
[Rivercourt]
Lucas made a free throw as Nathan approached.
"You know, if you weren't my brother and my son's godfather, I would've kicked your ass right now." Nathan said, grabbing the ball.
"What are you talking about?" Lucas asked, annoyed.
"We're not in high school anymore, Luke. You can't just hide what you truly feel and pretend that you're not hurting anyone. Lindsey and Peyton deserve better than this." Nathan said as he harshly passed the ball to Lucas.
Lucas glared at Nathan and Nathan glared back.
"Do me a favor. Stop messing with their feelings. You could hurt them more than you think." Nathan said then he walked away.
Lucas stood there and watched his brother walk away. Confusion came over him.
"Look for the girl with the broken smile.
Ask her if she want's to stay a while.
She will be loved."
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