Episode 3: Wide Awake
Peyton stood there shocked. Everyone stopped eating, or whatever he or she was doing. Peyton quickly snapped out of it and picked up her phone.
"Peyton? You still there?"
"Yeah. I'm here. I don't really know what to say."
Derek laughed and said, "That's what I said when I found out."
"How are we..ya know?" Peyton asked as she walked away from the lunch table.
Lucas stood up and glared worriedly at his wife. Peyton just smiled and said she'd be back in one second. He sat back down.
"Related? That's simple. My mom and your dad kind of hooked up before your mom met your dad."
Peyton walked until she found a tree and sat down behind it.
"So.. What does this mean exactly?"
Derek once again, laughed. "It means.. I want to get to know you."
"Derek, How do I even know your telling the truth?"
Derek sighed and replied, "Meet me at the drug store. I'll show you proof that I'm your brother. I promise."
Peyton somehow believed him.
"Okay. I'll meet you there umm.. After school?"
"Sure. See ya then Peyton."
"See ya." Peyton said with a smile on her face.
She closed her cell phone and stood up brushing the grass off her jeans.
I can't believe it! All this time, I thought I was an only child.. I can't believe dad didn't tell me! A brother. I have a brother. Derek.
Then the rational side of her kicked into her thoughts.
He could be some crazy psycho. I don't know if he's telling the truth.
Then her other thoughts interrupted her.
A psycho in Tree Hill? Not very likely. What's the percentage that he would be after me? It's not very likely that he's crazy. He might actually be telling the truth.
Her thoughts started to give her a headache. She realized that her friends were probably all worried about her.. Including Lucas. Peyton had to think of something.. Should she tell them the truth? Or leave them out of it? She better had think of what to do quick because she was nearing the table. Peyton saw their worried faces and she spotted a door that led to the hallway to her locker. She could escape. Not tell them.
They'll understand later.. Right? Peyton was so confused and she really did have a headache, but she decided on telling them the truth. Peyton walked slowly up to the table and sat down next to Lucas.
Maybe they won't ask about it..
"What was that about?" Lucas asked worriedly.
Crap. I don't know what to do. Ahh. So confused.. ah headache.
"Just uh.. my uh…" Peyton started.
Everyone looked at her. She felt their eyes on her and she looked down.
"My..brother." Peyton said quietly as she looked at her feet.
Lucas was the first to react.
"Brother? Since when did-" he started
Peyton stopped him and told everyone what her 'brother' told her on the phone.
"I don't know if you should go alone, P. Sawyer. He could be like a stalker or something."
"I agree with Brooke, Peyt. I don't think this is the best idea.."
Peyton looked up to see Luke's eyes staring at her with concern.
"Okay… Well.. I already told him I'd meet with him. So.. who wants to go?"
In the end, Lucas decided it would be best for him to go with her. Everyone agreed and decided that Lucas would go.
After a few minutes of talking the bell rang for the end of lunch. Haley and Nathan walked together to their next class, which they had together. Brooke and Skills (who turned up when Peyton announced she had a brother.) walked to their class. Of course, Peyton and Lucas basically had all the same classes together so they walked together holding hands and talking about Derek and other stuff. Once they got in their class, Peyton started right away writing a note to Lucas. She passed it to him without difficulty, since they sat right next to each other. The teacher said just to stay quiet and not talk. They weren't doing anything today. Lucas opened the note up and it read:
Lucas,
What do you want for dinner tonight? I was thinking pizza.
Lucas smiled at her girly handwriting. He quickly wrote back. He passed it to her with a smile and she smiled back as she sees his wedding ring.
Well.. Mrs. Scott.. I was thinking the exact same thing. Maybe a movie? Not "the notebook".
Peyton just laughed to herself quietly and wrote back.
Sure. How about you pick the movie tonight? I picked last week. :-D
She passed it to her husband and pulled out her sketchbook. Lucas read the note and smiled. He was going to write something back when the bell suddenly rang for a fire drill. Peyton put her sketchbook under her desk quickly and followed behind Lucas and grabbed his hand. The students followed each other out of the school and into the parking lot, a safe distance from the school. Lucas pulled Peyton to his side.
"What movie do you want to see tonight?" Peyton questioned as she sat beside him on the concrete. Usually, the fire drills took a really long time and everyone else had basically already sat down.
Lucas looked into her green eyes and said, "I don't know. I know that we have a chemistry test to study for."
Peyton groaned. She hated Chemistry.
"I really forgot about that. Good thing Mr. Bellman made it for Tuesday instead of Monday."
Lucas laughed. Suddenly, the principle's voice was heard.
"Students.. listen. You might as all go home. It was just a test and by now your classes are over with so.. just go home. Have a good last weekend until summer!"
Many people cheered and Lucas pulled Peyton up.
"Stupid chemistry II." Peyton said to herself and Lucas heard.
"Don't worry. I'll help ya out." Lucas said with a smile as they walked to get their books out of the classroom.
"Thanks." Peyton said smiling at Lucas.
Lucas gave her a quick kiss as they neared the door of their classroom. They walked into their classroom and got their books quickly. Peyton took Lucas' hand as they walked down the hallway of their high school.
"What's wrong?" Lucas asked as they walked into the parking lot.
"Nothing.." Peyton said but Lucas gave her a look and she said, "I just have a headache."
Lucas and Peyton stopped walking as they reached their car. Lucas put his books down on top of the car and kissed Peyton's forehead.
"I'm sorry. We can get you some Advil when we get home."
Peyton smiled.
When we get home. I like the sound of that.
"I love you Luke." Peyton said with a smile on her face.
Lucas smiled as he opened her door and said, "I love you, too Blondie."
They drove home holding each other's hands, both thinking about how lucky they were to have married each other.
Author's Note: Not exactly what I was going for but.. it'll due. Reviews make me smile! (when they're good ones)