Background Story: The main couple in this story is Leyton. It is set in season 3, also Lucas and Peyton Never went behind Brooke back during season 1 no feelings were revealed so they're just good friends. Even though he did date Brooke they've broken up and he now currently has new girlfriend. Naley: they're still married in this story, Haley never went on tour. Okay there are some changes from the One Tree Hill we know far to many to list so they'll pop up as I write the story. I'm still trying to get everything worked out.
Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill or its characters.
A/N: Just a heads up, okay so in the show we've seen Peyton in love with Lucas and being able to keep it from him, while acting normal too. But in this story things are not that simple, when around him she no longer calm collected Peyton, she's basically a mess. So I hope you like this first chapter. Please Review!
Summary: Was this some sick cruel joke that fate was playing on her? It had to be seeing as how she was in love with one of her best friends. Now she no longer knows how to act around him and situations occur where she makes a complete fool out herself. Will she win the heart the of the guy whose completely clueless? Leyton AU slightly.
"So you want to tell me what's going on with you lately" Lucas asked as came up behind Peyton startling her as she slammed her locker shut and turned around staring at him momentarily as she tucked her now short hair behind her ear.
She sighed knowing this was nicer words for "Why are being such a bitch to me". But it's the thought that counts right? It wasn't as if it was her great plan to be mean, it just happened when she made the great discovery that she was in love with him. It was easier than going back to normal whatever that was. He was looking at her with expectancy in eyes, he wanted answer and he wasn't leaving until he got one. Well Peyton there are two ways to go about this, you can tell Lucas you're hopelessly in love with him or you can claim the green eyed monster made you acted this way. It was partially his fault; if he would have remained single then her bouts of anger towards him would be toned down more. But he wasn't and she only had one thing to say well think "for shame Lucas for shame".
Fixing the strap of her bag she pondered her two decisions the first one was definite no and the second well it wouldn't make sense to him and she would come off as a complete psycho. So moving on to plan B the only thing left to do was lie. "And I'll be nice" she told herself before she was abruptly knocked out of her thoughts by an impatient Lucas who was calling her name.
"Huh"?
He groaned frustrated and his nostrils flared at little, zoning out after he had asked her a question was not scoring her brownie points. But he does look hot when he's mad like that. Focus, now is so not the time, need to think up a really good lie.
"I was wondering why you've been treating me like dirt these past few weeks".
I just got back from my grandmother's three weeks ago and when I got back that week I spent most of my time with Brooke and Haley. And we're currently in our second week of school, yea that's two weeks almost. He's completely overreacting. How very dramatic of you Lucas she thought rolling her eyes sardonically.
"Peyton"!
"What"?!
"So tell me should I add ignoring to the list"?
"Look" she started glancing up and staring into his deep blue eyes. Which mind you was a very stupid thing to do seeing as soon as she set her sights on them she lost her train of thought which led to a conversation like this. "My umm monthly visitor came and that's why...I've been acting like such a bitch towards you. Next time I'll be sure to take Midol". Her eyes widened like saucers and in hurry she clamped her hand over mouth not believing she had said that. This had to be a dream no more like a nightmare. Removing her hand from her mouth she pinched her arm hard. When it finally sunk in that it wasn't a dream, she wanted nothing more than to bang her head into a locker until she fell unconscious or got amnesia. It would be better then this.
"Well would you look at the time" she said glancing at her imaginary watch, noting the confused look on his face. "I've got to get to class".
"Uh Peyton school's over".
"Oh of course... it is I... was just going to stop by Mrs. Smith room you know to get a little help on that English paper" she spat out nervously.
"We don't have paper due in that class".
She wanted to smack herself Lucas was really backing her into corner. What to do what to do?
Peyton folded her arms. "Lucas you're so stupid" she yelled alerting everyone in the hallway. "You just couldn't leave it alone could you? I was trying to make clean break from this clearly awkward situation but for some reason you're acting like your hair color today"! Glancing around her she saw everyone whispering about the two of them. "Just leave me the hell alone" and with that she stalked out of the school.
Okay, I did not tell Lucas that my monthly visitor was the reason my bitchiness that was afflicted towards him and I didn't call him stupid in front everyone. She sat in car a few more moments basking in denial because that was the healthy thing to do. The ringing of her cell phone stalled her oncoming mortification.
"Hello"?
"Hey P. Sawyer where are you"? Brooke sound really excited, one thing that came to mind was a hot guy or another one Brooke's shopping sprees. After today's event she was just not in the mood.
"In the parking lot, in my car why"?
"Because best friend you, me and Haley are going shopping for hot new outfits for that new club that's opening".
"Okay first of all we went shopping last week and aren't you all shopped out from all the sprees you had in California and no clubbing for me tonight".
"But why" she began to whine. "Wait you're avoiding Lucas because of what happened ten minutes ago".
"No and who told you about that"?
"Peyton this is me Brooke Davis you're talking" she rolled her eyes at Peyton's scoffing. "Okay Bevin told Theresa who told Haley who told me and let me tell I'm not happy about being the last one to hear about this"!
"Brooke"!
"Told me that you called Lucas stupid and told him to leave you the hell alone. Want to tell me what that was all about"?
No I'd rather listen to Paris Hilton and that's saying something. "Brooke it's nothing".
"Come off it, what's up with you? I've never seen you this broody before and your arguments with Lucas-".
Peyton cut her off. "I'm going through something personal at the moment and I don't mean to take it out on Lucas but it just keeps on happening over and over again". There was no way she was telling Brooke about her feelings for Lucas, sure they had been broken up for while now but it was still a big no no. "Listen I'll talk to later but I got to go".
"Well heads up because Eliza heard about what you said to Lucas and she's out for blood".
"Thanks for the warning but Eliza needs to mind her own business. Bye".
Turning on her car she backed out of the school's parking lot, she needed somewhere to think, she needed some one to talk to.
Peyton set on the bench, sketch book in hand as she tore out another page crumbling it up and throwing it in the trash can. She couldn't focus right now with Lucas on her mind. Damn him. "God I hate him" she said to the person standing in front of her. "Okay so I don't hate him, I hate the way my feelings for him are making me act. I mean I am Peyton Sawyer damn it" the clearing of the person's throat made her change her choice of words. "I mean darn it. I not used to being nervous and jealous all the time. I get around him and my brain turns to mush, you wouldn't believe the fool I made out of myself today. So what should I do"?
"I don't know" The girl shrugged.
"You know you're not very good at this" Peyton concluded shaking her head.
"Well I am only ten" she piped up putting her hands on her hips.
"Excuses, excuses, you know the reason I fell for him was just because he's always there for me when I need him and how do I repaid him? I call him stupid in front of the entire school. I'm a horrible person".
"That's nice".
"Are you even listening? I just said I was horrible person". She crossed her legs and smoothed out her black skirt with an exasperated expression on her face.
"Listen lady can I go now? I've been here an hour".
"Fine" she reached in bag pulling out a ten dollar and handing it to the little girl. "Some therapist you are" she muttered under her breathe as she watched the kid rush off to play soccer with all the other kids in the park.
Man she was nuts, as a matter a fact Beyonce's song Crazy in Love came to mind. She had to have been to spend an hour in the park spilling her guts about her love life to some random ten year old girl she had paid. It seemed to be the only thing that made sense anymore. She only hoped that there was a book on "How to fall out of Love for Dummies" because if there wasn't she was completely and utterly screwed.