Okay. Julian and Peyton are now together and Lucas is going to marry Lindsey. Will things stay the way they are? Or will something get in the way of their happy relationships?
"The Scientist" by Coldplay
[Breyton's house – Peyton's room]
Julian and Peyton lay on the bed. His arms were around her.
"You know, if you get sick for staying so long under the rain like that, Brooke should know that it was your fault." Julian teased.
"You're so scared of Brooke, Mr. Baker. Why is that?" Peyton asked.
"Well, it's because Brooke Davis is the Best friend of the girl I love. And the last thing I want is for Brooke to have a reason not to like me." Julian said.
"Thank you." Peyton said.
"For staying under the rain with you so we can get sick…? I'm not really a fan of the rain. But yeah, you're welcome." Julian joked.
Peyton smacked Julian on the chest as she chuckled. "I was thanking you for being so patient with me. Why don't you like the rain?"
"Long story." He said.
Peyton raised an eyebrow, "Well, well…seems like I'm not the only one with a dark secret."
"I just don't like to dig up old memories. Especially when it has something to do with who I used to be." Julian said.
"Well, trust me. If anyone understands past issues, that'd be me." Peyton said.
He smiled. "This feels like a dream. Are you really with me?"
Peyton kissed Julian and smiled. "This is real. I'm with you."
Julian smiled as he caressed her cheek.
[Breyton's Kitchen]
Brooke was drinking coffee when Peyton went out of her room with Julian close behind. She looked up at the couple and smiled widely. Peyton and Julian joined Brooke with smiles on their faces.
"Looks like some people had a great night." Brooke smirked.
"Brooke, nothing happened." Peyton clarified. "Wipe that dirty look off your face."
"Right…you two just literally slept together." Brooke said sarcastically.
"We talked the whole night and eventually fell asleep." Julian said.
Brooke groaned. "Could you at least tell me that you two are back together?"
Peyton and Julian looked at each other, chuckling. And before any of them could respond, Brooke squealed.
"Oh my god, you two are so together!" Brooke was thrilled.
"Brooke." Peyton couldn't help but laugh at her best friend's reaction.
Suddenly, Julian's phone rang. He stood up as he grabbed it from his pocket.
"I have to take this." He said then kissed Peyton's temple and then walked to the front door.
"I'm so happy for you, P. Sawyer." Brooke told Peyton. "I'm glad that you two worked out your issues. I can't stand another day with you two avoiding each other like a plague."
"Well, I'm still a little unsure about this." Peyton confessed.
"You two will be okay. One thing's for sure, Peyton; he's not Lucas. He won't hurt you like Luke did."
[Outside]
Lucas made his way toward Brooke and Peyton's front door. He saw Julian talking on the phone with his back facing him.
"I'll get you the money, okay? I just have a few things to take care of. But I promise I'll give it to you. After that, we're done. You disappear and never bother me, okay?" Julian said then turned in time to be face to face with Lucas.
Lucas awkwardly stepped closer to the front door as Julian continued to speak.
"Yeah, is that a deal?" Julian cautiously said.
Lucas knocked on the door and then let himself in.
Brooke looked up from her sketches, surprised to see him. "Lucas."
"Hey. I'm sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you could do me a favor." He said as he approached her.
"Okay, sure." She said.
"I know you're probably still a little pissed at me but—"he said.
"What it is?" Brooke interrupted.
"I was hoping maybe you could make my tux and Lindsey's dress---if you're not too busy." Lucas said.
"No, it's fine." Brooke said.
"You're not pissed at me anymore?" Lucas questioned.
"Look, I'm sorry I was a bitch to you. I was just worried about Peyton. But she's okay now so I don't see the point in being mad at you." Brooke said.
"I'm sorry, too, Brooke. And I really appreciate this." He said.
"You shouldn't be apologizing to me, Luke." Brooke pointed out.
"I know." He quietly said.
Lucas went out as he closed the door. He saw Julian massaging his head.
"You okay, man?" Lucas asked.
Julian looked up as he shoved his hands in his pockets. "Yeah…Just work."
Before Lucas could speak, the front door opened and Peyton went out with a smile on her face.
"Hey baby boy, what's---"she stopped when she noticed Lucas.
"Luke." She said quietly.
"Hey, Peyton." Lucas said.
Julian looked to Peyton then to Lucas.
Peyton looked to Julian then to Lucas.
Lucas only focused on Peyton.
Lucas and Peyton looked at each other with mixed emotions.
The three of them stood there in awkward silence.
"Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Let's go back to the start
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
No one ever said it would be this hard
I'm going back to the start."
Not much going on in this chapter. But I never said there won't be drama soon.
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