This is one of my new storiesI've beenwritingIhope you enjoy it.The 1st chapter is a little slow but it will get better I promise. Its centered around all the characters but mostly Lucas. The next chapter will bring sickness. Awww... Please reviewI love imput on my stories If nobody reviews I'l think nobody is reading it so I'll stop. So please send your thoughts if you want me to continue.

Also none of the characters on this show are mine

The beginning

"Come on Lucas, can't you do this for me?"asked Peyton.

"I don't want to see Brooke right now,"replied Luke.

"I know your mad she slept with Chris, I'm mad too but she's still our friend,"said Peyton. "She made a mistake, everybody makes them. It's not like I'm asking you to forgive her just make it through one weekend with her for me." Peyton gave Lucas a puppy dog look hoping to persuade him to come.

Lucas hated it when she did that, it was impossible to say no to that face. "Maybe, I'll think about it,"Lucas said surrendering some to Peyton.

"Yay, it's going to be fun don't worry," Peyton said as she grabbed Luke to hug him.

"Hey, I never said yes I said maybe," Lucas regretted giving in so quickly.

"I know, I know, but give me a day and your mind will be set," Peyton said smiling at her own persuasion techniques.

"Who will all be going besides us two and Brooke?" asked Lucas.

"A few other people, not many,"answered Peyton.

"Would any of those people happen to be Haley?" asked Luke.

Peyton glared at Luke."Look Luke I know your friends with her and all but I don't think inviting her would be the best of ideas."

"Why not?" Lucas snapped.

"Because Nathan might feel weird and I'm kind of mad at her too," informed Peyton."Besides she's pissed at Brooke too for sleeping with Chris. She probably wouldn't want to go."

"You took all this time persuading me,"said Lucas. "If you put enough effort into asking her I bet she'd say yes too.You never told me Nathan was coming." Lucas started raising his voice."I'm definitely not coming if he is."

"Come on Lucas I already invited Nathan," Peyton pleaded."Please come for me."

"Have a nice weekend Peyton call me when you come home," Lucas said as he made his way to the exit of the record store.

Peyton grabbed his hand and he turned around. "Please Lucas."

He searched her eyes for a second. They were filled with hope and regret at the same time. He didn't want to add to her sadness and disappoint her. She had enough of that in her life already. "I'll make a deal with you," he added."You invite Haley and I'll go. I'm not going on the trip without someone to talk to."

"You could talk to me,"said Peyton.

"I know but your not always going to be around and I don't want to be left behind with Brooke or Nathan," Lucas said." I'd rather catch up on my reading than bicker all weekend."

Peyton gave in a little."Fine I'll invite Haley but you better be ready to hold her down when Brooke starts leashing out. I'm not going to play referee all weekend by myself."

"Ok," Lucas said."I'll be at your house in the morning. What time?"

"I want to head out early so make sure your there by 9,"answered Peyton."You better be there Luke."

"Don't worry nothing would make me want to miss the road trip to hell," joked Lucas sarcastically. Peyton glared at him again. He ignored it and headed out the door with a casual wave goodbye on his way out.

Peyton bought a few Cd's and headed to Brooke's apartment. She knocked on the door hard praying it would open soon. It was freezing outside and a blizzard was on it's way. She just hoped she made it to her dads cabin tomorrow before it hit. Haley opened the door and motioned her hand insisting Peyton come in. She walked back to the counter after slamming the door behind Peyton.

"Is Brooke here?"asked Peyton.

"Yeah, she's in her room,"answered Haley.

Peyton knocked on Brooke's door and entered.

"Hey," greeted Peyton. Deep down she was still a little bugged with the fact Brooke slept with Chris."I asked Lucas to come." Brooke was still her friend though and she couldn't abandon her because she made a mistake.

"He said he'd go if I invited Haley,"informed Peyton. "I don't want her to come but Lucas won't if she can't. So I guess I will for Lucas."

"Haley's coming," Brooke said clearly annoyed. "She hates me I'm surprised she even agreed to come. I'm surprised Lucas said yes, he won't even talk to me. You know what though, screw him. I don't need him anyways. I got plenty of guys who want me." Brooke looked in the mirror and smiled then flopped on her bed. She regret her last comment when it left her lips. She knew deep down she needed Lucas, he made her whole.

Peyton was outraged by Brooke's selfishness. "Haley never said she was coming because I never asked her yet,"she screamed." Don't you dare talk about Lucas either, he didn't do anything wrong. This weekend is your chance to settle things with him so don't screw it up. I understand people make mistakes but you screwed up royally so I hope you have a plan. Luke is a good guy, so stop screwing with him. He deserves better than this and you know it."

Peyton left Brooke in her room and knocked on Haley's door. After a few seconds Haley opened it and looked at Peyton confused.

"I think you have the wrong room," snapped Haley.

"I need to talk to you," said Peyton.

Haley opened the door and allowed Peyton to enter."If this is some pathetic way of getting me to forgive Brooke then I'll save you the trouble and tell you your wasting your time."

"I'm not here for that," said Peyton as she leaned against the wall."I want to invite you on a road trip this weekend."

"Your joking right,"laughed Haley.

"No we're all going to my dad's cabin up north to go skiing,"informed Peyton." It should be fun and you should come."

"I thought you are mad at me," questioned Haley.

"I am,"snapped Peyton."Lucas won't come unless you do though. So if inviting you will get him to come then I'm asking."

"Is Brooke going?" asked Haley.

"What do you think?"Peyton said in a sarcastic tone.

"No thanks then,"said Haley."I don't really want to spend the weekend with her and I don't think Lucas should either, it's just going to upset him."

"Lucas is a big boy he can take care of himself,"snapped Peyton again. "I thought you wanted to work on your marriage too. Nathan's coming so there's your chance. You going to throw it away?"

Haley turned away and walked to her bed, she flopped down hard and dug her head into her feather pillow.

"Look I know we're on bad terms right now but I do agree what Brooke did was wrong,"said Peyton."If I remember right though you made a mistake this year too. She forgave you right? Were leaving at 9 so if your coming be at my house by that time.

Peyton left Haley's room and walked home.

Meanwhile...

Lucas was in his room reading a book when someone knocked on his bedroom door. He got up from his bed and opened it. Haley stood in front of him. She pushed him out the way, ran to his bed and dug herself under his blanket.

"Hey Hales, sure you can come in,"said Lucas sarcastically."Cold?"

"Yeah," Haley said between chattering teeth." It's freezing outside.I don't remember the last time we had snow here."

"Me either, weird huh?" Lucas said as he flopped next to Haley. "What brings you here?

"What a girl can't visit her best friend?" joked Haley.

"Yeah, but I still know your here for something,"replied Lucas.

"Are you serious about going tomorrow on Peyton's trip," Haley asked.

"Achoo,"sneezed Lucas.

"Bless you," said Haley.

"Achoo, Achoo," he sneezed again.

"Bless you," Haley said again.

"Thanks,"said Luke. "I don't know. I don't really want to go but Peyton asked me to so I'm considering it. Did you say yes?

"I didn't answer yet," replied Haley."I wanted to make sure you really wanted to go first."

"I guess a part of me wants to go,"said Lucas. "Will you go for me though? I'd love some company?"

"Yeah I guess so," answered Haley unsure of what disasters the weekend was going to bring. "Only because I need to watch over your dumb ass, I don't need you collapsing down a ski slope."

"I'll be fine, I got my medication," Lucas said clearly annoyed."You need to stop worrying about me."

"I just care about you Luke," assured Haley.

"And I know you do Hales, but I'm a big boy I can fend for myself," whispered Lucas."I took care of myself before I told you and I still can now."

Lucas started to cough real hard.

"You getting sick on me?" asked Haley.

"No, just a tickle," assured Lucas.

"Ok, but make sure you take some cold medicine tonight just to be sure," ordered Haley. "I don't need you getting sick this weekend. You need to be live and well so we can fight off the Brooke."

"Yes mother," joked Lucas. "Stop worrying Hales and take a chill pill."

"Fine," yelled Haley."Well I gotta go. Catch you in the morning OK. Be there by 8:30 so I wont be stuck alone with everyone."

"Goodbye Hales," Lucas said as she walked out the door.

Lucas looked at the clock it was now 7pm. "Hey mom," he yelled as he made his way to the kitchen.

"Yes, Lucas," answered Karen in a motherly tone.

"I'm going with Peyton to her cabin tomorrow," yelled Lucas. "Me Haley, Peyton, and a few others are going skiing at her place for the weekend."

"Ok, as long as your back for school on Monday," insisted Karen.

"I know, I will," promised Lucas. He watched as she cut out a piece of blueberry pie. "Thanks mom it looks delicious ."

"Your welcome sweety,"replied Karen. "I got to meet Deb at the cafe in the morning to talk about the campaign so if you need a ride you better be up in time."

"Ok, if I don't I'll catch a ride with Hales,"said Lucas.

"Ok, well have a good trip," shouted Karen as Lucas headed to back into his room with pie in one hand milk in the other.

Lucas sat down on his bed and set his milk on the table next to his bed. He grabbed his fork and attempted to cut a piece of pie when he was caught in another coughing fit.

"You ok Lucas," yelled Karen.

"Yeah," yelled Lucas in between coughs.

"You getting sick?"yelled Karen.

"No, just choking on the pie,"lied Lucas.

"OK, well slow down it's not a race," replied Karen. "There's more pie if your that starving."

"I'm fine," yelled Lucas. He sat down his plate and headed toward the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. He grabbed a Tylenol hoping it would knock the cough out of him. He walked back to his bed and turned the radio on. He laid down and took a breather. He listened to sidewalks on the old mix Peyton made him. Story of the Year was always one of his favorite bands.

Before he knew it he had passed out and drifted into a comforting sleep.

The next morning Nathan's alarm went off. He looked up at the clock.

"Ahh,"Nathan moaned."7:00 is too early to get up on a Saturday." He got up and went to the bathroom. When he came out he grabbed his bag with his stuff for the weekend. He packed late last night to avoid the hassle in the morning. He made his way downstairs to the kitchen. Debb was sitting on the table drinking some coffee and Dan was atleast 10 feet away on the other end drinking his.

"Hi sweety," greeted Deb.

"Hey mom," said Nathan as he kissed her good morning.

"You ready for your ski trip today?"asked Debb.

"As ready as I'm going to be," replied Nathan.

"You should be working on your game instead of slacking off all weekend," interrupted Dan.

"I have some advice for you too," insisted Nathan."Instead of bothering mom and me get off your ass and get a new family. It shouldn't be too hard considering your reproducing skills."

"Nice one Nathan," commented Dan. "Maybe you should give some of that advice to your wife. She never did belong in our family anyways."

"Nathan moved toward Dan as if he was going to swing but Debb grabbed him.

"Nathan don't let him get to you sweety," comforted Debb. "Just get your stuff together and head over to Peyton's. It's already 7:30 and you got to be there by 9 to leave."Debb glared at Dan on the corner of her eye."

"Ok, but I still have time," replied Nathan.

"I know but it's better to be early than late," added Debb.

Nathan grabbed his bag and Debb handed him two sandwiches.

"It's in case you get hungry," Deb said smiling.

"Thanks mom," said Nathan as he kissed Debb goodbye. "I love you."

"Love you too," Debb said as she engulfed Nathan in a warm hug.

Nathan made his way out the door.

"Don't forget to call when you get there," yelled Debb."I want to make sure you get there alright. Dress warm it's cold outside."

"I will, bye," yelled Nathan. He hopped into his car and drove to Peyton's.

Meanwhile Brooke had just woke up. She walked into the kitchen to pour some coffee. Haley had already beaten her to it though. She was sitting at the counter with two suitcases on the side of her already packed. She was dressed in a light blue turtleneck with a cashmere scarf and hat. She was clearly dressed to impress Nathan.

"So your coming," Brooke asked as she poured herself a cup of coffee.

"Yep," replied Haley.

"Already packed too," said Brooke. "Aren't you the perfectionist."

"No I'm just reliable," snapped Haley."When someone counts on me I'm there for them. I don't just blow them off and not give a shit how they feel."

"Tell that to Nathan," Brooke joked."I bet he'd beg to differ."

"Whatever Brooke I'm not going to play these stupid games with you," yelled Haley."Your clearly not worth it."

"Woah there feisty, did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."asked Brooke. "I know you don't like me anymore and all but no need to be such a bitch about it. It's not like I ever did anything to you.

"You sure about that? asked Haley.

"Yes," yelled Brooke. "Unless you were dating Chris on the side or something then you can't be mad at me. Because last time I checked your still married to Nathan not Chris. You know how you screwed things up with him this year kinda like I did? Well I didn't hold it against you so you can at least give me the same consideration and lay off."

Haley was speechless, Brooke kind of had a point. "I know I've been hard on you, and I guess I'm sorry," apologized Haley. "It's just Lucas means alot to me and when someone hurts him I tend to take it personally."

"I get it,"said Brooke. "I just made a mistake though. I was just so excited about my clothes line that I got a little drunk. After that one thing led to another. If I could take it back I would in a heartbeat! I love Lucas and I never meant to hurt him."

Haley watched as a small tear ran down Brook's cheek. "Hey it's ok,"she comforted. "Lucas still loves you I know he does, you just have to give him some time. Just talk to him this weekend he just might understand. Haley gave Brooke a hug.

"We friends now?" Brooke asked.

"Yeah,"Haley answered."You need some help packing?"

"Sure, help is definitely needed,"said Brooke."Thanks."

Peyton was already packed and ready when Nathan arrived.

"Good morning,"greeted Peyton."Things have sure changed, I can't believe your the first one here. You always were late."

"Yeah, guess I turned over a new leaf," joked Nathan.

"You can put your bag in the trunk," said Peyton.

Nathan threw his bag in the trunk."I guess Brooke isn't here the trunk is still empty,"he joked."Who is all coming?"

"Brooke, your wife..." said Peyton. Nathan interrupted her before she could finish.

"Haley is coming?" yelled Nathan.

"Yeah,"said Peyton. "Sorry I didn't tell you before."

"It's ok I guess, we have been talking," said Nathan. "It's just going to be a little weird. Why did you invite her though? Aren't mad at her?"

Before Peyton could say anything Haley and Brooke pulled up in the driveway. Peyton was shocked they came together.

"Woah, you two are together?" said a surprised Peyton.

"We figured we should call a truths," said Haley. "This way the weekend wouldn't be such a suck fest."

"Hey what do you mean suck?" joked Peyton."It's going to be fun."

"I hope so,"said Brooke."I need some fun."

"Are we all here now?" asked Nathan.

"Nope," answered Peyton."Lucas isn't here yet."

"The bastard is coming?"shouted Nathan.

All three girls turned and gave him an evil glare.

"Shut up Nathan," yelled Brooke.

"I'm surprised your defending him," laughed Nathan."Didn't you sleep with Chris? You know I hate Chris but good job sticking it to Lucas. I would have loved to see his face."

"I didn't do it to stick it to Lucas," whined Brooke."I was drunk and things happened. I didn't mean to hurt him."

"Whatever, it all hurts in the end," replied Nate."Where in the hell is he anyway? It's already 8:30."

"Is he coming?" Peyton asked Haley.

"He should be here any minute," answered Haley.

Meanwhile Lucas tossed in his bed. He opened his eyes drowsily and looked at the clock. His throat was sore and scratchy. He had a massive headache too. 8:33 blinked on his alarm.

Lucas closed his eyes again.

"Shit," he yelled as his eyes shot wide open and glanced at the clock. "I didn't set the alarm."

Lucas remembered when he fell asleep."I didn't even pack yet." He jumped out of bed too fast and stumbled over the rug and fell. "Ouch," he moaned as his head collided with his bedroom door."That should help my headache alot." He got back up and ran to the kitchen. There was no sign of Karen. "Damn, she already left." He ran back into his room grabbed his cell and dialed Haley's number.

Ring...ring...ring... there was no answer.

"Just my luck," Lucas uttered.

Lucas grabbed a pair of jeans and quickly changed out of his joggers. He threw his favorite grey hoodie on too. He then grabbed his duffel bag from under his bed and packed 2 pairs of jeans, a yellow t-shirt, a red sweater Haley bought him for his birthday, and a new blue hoodie with green strips going through it. He tossed in his joggers too.

"What am I forgetting?" Lucas asked himself.

He threw in his toothbrush, clean underwear, a hairbrush and some candy bars on his desk. He looked at the clock again and it blinked 8:42.

He grabbed the piece of pie on his table and and ran into the kitchen to throw it away. He went to the sink and guzzled some water hoping it would help relieve the pain in his throat. It didn't help much though. He grabbed a pen and a piece of paper and wrote a letter for his mom and put it on the kitchen table.

Mom,

Love you lots, left early this morning with everyone. I'll call you when we get there. Stay warm and good luck this weekend on the campaign.

Love,

Lucas XOXO...

After writing the letter he ran back into his room and grabbed his duffel bag off the bed. He also grabbed his i pod and cell phone. He put on his shoes, threw on a jacket, and an orange ski hat before running out the door.

"Man, it's cold," Lucas said as he made contact with the cold air. He grabbed his cell phone and gave Haley another ring. "Come on, come on, pick up Hales." Nobody answered.

"Damn," Lucas shouted as he began running down the road toward Peyton's house.

Meanwhile Haley was beginning to wonder if Lucas was going to be a no show.

"Where are you Lucas," she whispered softly.

"Good question," Peyton snapped. "It's already 9:02."

"He was supposed to be here a half an hour ago,"stated Haley.

"Figures he'd flake on us," snared Nathan."He's not really someone you can depend on. I basically have to carry him on the team. Yet he gets to be co-captain too. He at least made a few shots last year. This year he's just pathetic."

Haley wanted so bad to yell at Nathan and tell him the truth about why Lucas has been so weak lately. She didn't want to betray her friends trust though. Most of all she didn't want to fight with Nathan. She was trying to win his heart back and fighting wasn't an option."

"Will you stop ragging on Lucas already," yelled Peyton."We know you hate him already so just shut the hell up."

"This weekend is going to be so much fun," snapped Nathan in a sarcastic tone. "Can't wait until the real fun begins." He rolled his eyes at Peyton and Brooke and looked at Haley. He gave her a warm smile and turned away to watch for Lucas.

"Haley give Lucas a ring and see if he's on his way or not?" ordered Peyton.

Haley dug into her bag but didn't see her phone."I guess I left it at home."

"Fine I'll call him then," said Peyton. She dialed his number. By the time it began to ring she heard Haley yell Lucas. Peyton turned to see Lucas coming around the corner and she hung up the phone.

"It's about time," Haley shouted down the road.

Lucas came jogging up to her. He stopped to catch his breath.

"Hey, so much for being here at 8:30 huh?" asked Haley.

"So much for answering your phone," Lucas said in between breaths.

"I forgot it," laughed Haley."What's your excuse?"

"I fell asleep last night and forgot to set my alarm,"answered Lucas. Lucas looked up at Peyton and she smiled. "Where do I put my bag?"

"In the trunk," Peyton said throwing him the keys.

Lucas opened the trunk. It was packed to the top. Most likely it was probably Brooke's crap that filled it so much. He remembered back when she drove with him to see Haley on tour. It was for one weekend and she packed 3 bags.

"Um where do I put it?" asked Lucas.

Brooke laughed and walked over to Lucas. She pulled out one of her bags. "I'll keep this in the front seat and you can put your bag here, she insisted."

Lucas didn't move he just looked at Brooke. She looked so fresh in the morning. She was so beautiful. He wanted so much to grab her in his arms and kiss her passionately. It hurt too much though. Even when he looked at her it was a constant reminder of what she did. He remembered Chris's arms around her. The sight of that made him want to vomit. Now every time he saw her all the pain she caused him rushed back and caused his heart to ache. Lucas turned away quickly and threw his bag in the trunk .He shut it without saying a word to her.

Brooke watched as the man she loved turned away because he couldn't even stand to look at her. It broke her heart into a million pieces. She wanted him to be with her so bad. She wanted him to hug her and tell her he loved her. She wanted to scream at the top of her lungs I love you Lucas. Most of all she just wanted him to talk to her again. She missed that most.

Peyton, Haley and Nathan watched as Lucas shunned Brooke out. They felt bad for the two of them. They were in love and too stubborn to tell each other.

Nathan knew how Lucas was feeling. He shared the same feeling earlier that year. He was so pissed at Lucas but still couldn't help but feel a little sad for him.

Lucas avoided eye contact with Brooke and walked next to Haley and Peyton.

Peyton decided it was time to break the awkward silence. "OK, let's get going before I freeze to death out here. I'll drive and Brooke can sit up here with me. You three will have to squeeze into the backseat."

They all squeezed into Peyton's car. Peyton drove with Brooke beside her. Lucas was behind Brooke in the back seat, followed by Haley in the middle and Nathan on the other side.

"Well let the road trip begin," Peyton said as she started the car and drove off down the road. Lucas and Nathan both put their i pods on to avoid any chitchat and Peyton blasted her new dashboard Confessional CD on the radio.

little did she know but her little road trip was going to go terribly wrong... things were forgotten back home, the chilling weather will get to some, and the emotions of some will hit their breaking points.