Now, I am not a writer, I'm a reader, but since I read so many fanfic, I figured, Why not attempt to write my own? And the fact that no one, or at least not that I know of, ever wrote a fic about what happened after Lucas opened his eyes after 4.10 .. I started imagining what happened, and here's what I came up with. Its purely Peyton/Leyton centric, but involves all characters. So, tell me what you think... and go easy on me... please?
Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill or its characters but if I did, LP would be together for the rest of the show, and there would be NO BL.
(Tree Hill Memorial Hospital)
Hospitals. Peyton Sawyer hated them with a passion, Ever since she lost her mother, in this same hospital, all those years ago. Today she found herself in a similar situation.
Flashback
"I love you Lucas, I'm in love with you"
"Oh"
"Nice shot"
"Nice legs"
"It's you"
"What?"
"It's you, the one I want next to me when all my dreams come true. It's you Peyton"
End Flashback
Yes, it was just last night that Peyton Sawyer's dream came true. The boy she'd been in love with since junior year, maybe even before that, had admitted his love for her and Peyton couldn't have been happier. Although now, she would give anything to be back in that gym, kissing Lucas, hoping this was all a terrible dream. God she could kill Lucas right now for not taking his medication, but unfortunately she might not have to, he may already be dying. Her boyfriend, and one of her best friends, Haley were in the hospital and there was nothing Peyton could do about it. Haley was hit by a car, driven by a bookie that Nathan made arrangements with and failed to comply with those arrangements and Lucas after seeing Haley lying there, lifeless, collapsed. Now, unbeknownst to Peyton, Lucas, who suffers from a genetic heart defect, didn't take his meds before the game, and it was now catching up to him.
Last night was quite possibly the best night of Peyton's life. After the game, they all met at Karen's Cafe and after sneaking to the back for a quick make out session, Lucas agreed to meet Peyton back at her house later for, let's just say, a trip down memory lane. And she and Brooke were on the road to recovery with their friendship. But, you see, Peyton's life rarely went as she wanted it to. While waiting for Lucas, Peyton got a message, via Brooke Davis, that Lucas and Haley were in the hospital. Peyton's heart sunk.
After that it was all a blur to her. Going to the hospital, seeing Nathan, seeing Lucas, hearing that he suffered a heart attack and may not wake up. Peyton's life went from great to horrible in less than three hours. Now Peyton found herself silently praying that they would be okay.
When Peyton's life didn't go as planned, she found herself going to the record store to see if maybe, just maybe, music could guide her. And it did, with a little help from Max, the store owner. She then decided that if music could help her, maybe it could help Lucas, and seeing as Lucas was always saving her, she thought it was just the right time for her to save him for a change.
Peyton never left Lucas' side. And she continued to pray and hope everything would be okay, but things didn't seem to change. And just then, Lucas' eyes shot open. He looked around, a tad confused, until he saw the curly blonde that stole his heart curled up in a chair beside his bed. He didn't want to wake her, she looked so peaceful. But, he really wanted her to wake up. He touched her hair softly and she started to stir.
Peyton felt something touch her, and she immediately started to wake up, and when she did she was met with a set of piercing blue eyes. Those eyes belonged to none other than Lucas Scott.
"Hey you" whispered Lucas, still a bit groggy.
"Oh my god" was all Peyton could mutter at that very moment, she was shocked, and relieved and unbelievably happy all at the same time. Peyton stood from her chair and rushed to Lucas' side and threw her arms around his neck.
"Oh my God, I thought you were never going to wake up, I was so scared Lucas" Peyton said all at once, and started to tear up.
"Hey, its okay, I'm fine. Its all going to be okay now" He soothed, rubbing her back. Peyton suddenly pulled back and slapped his arm.
"Ouch, what the hell was that for" Lucas asked
"For scaring the crap out of me, and for being an ass and not taking your meds, I mean did you even think of what would happen if anything happened to you?! Did you think about your mother, or Nathan or Haley? Or ME? I don't know what I'd do if I lost you" Peyton said, in a slightly raised voice.
"I'm sorry, I know it was stupid and I shouldn't have done it, but I had to do everything I could to win that game, for the team and for Whitey. Forgive me?" Lucas said.
"You're lucky I love you." teased Peyton while resting her head on Lucas' chest.
"I love you too" Lucas said. Peyton turned to look at him, and smiled.
"What?" Lucas asked.
"Nothing, I just ... hearing you say that you love me ..." Peyton said. Lucas cut her off.
"I do love you Peyton, with all my heart... even if my heart isn't in the best shape right now."
Peyton punched him lightly.
"Too soon?" Lucas asked.
"Too soon" Peyton answered.
"How's Haley?" Lucas asked
"I don't know, she was stable when I went to see her a few hours ago." Peyton answered.
"Oh my god I have to tell everyone you're awake! I forgot, God you're mom is a wreck. Um... okay, just… stay there I'm going to get someone"
"Yeah, Peyton I don't think I'm going anywhere" Lucas said while laughing
"Shut up" Peyton said as she walked out the door to get a nurse.
As soon as they heard, everyone rushed in to see Lucas, but was stopped by a doctor who had to check his vitals and everything, so they were asked to wait. When he finished up, everyone was allowed in. Brooke, Karen, Nathan, even Whitey piled into the small room, followed by Peyton.
"Oh thank God you're okay" Karen said as she rushed over to hug her son.
"Yeah I am okay, thanks to Peyton" He said while hugging his mother.
"You scared the hell out of us Lucas" Brooke said while giving a friendly pat on the shoulder.
"Yeah man you really did" Nathan said.
"Sorry guys, but I'm okay now, no worries" Lucas said. "How's Haley?"
"She woke up about an hour ago, she's sleeping now." Nathan answered.
"You got some nerve son. Lying to us like that, putting you're life in jeopardy, all for a stupid game."
"Nice to see you too Whitey." Lucas joked at Whitey's last statement.
"This is no joking matter."
"Okay, okay I surrender, jeez guys lighten up, all I did was have a heart attack."
He felt another slap on the arm from the other side of the bed, coming from Peyton accompanied by a glare.
"Well son, despite your stupid choices, I am glad to see you in one piece." Whitey said.
"Yeah , we all are" Brooke added.
"Okay I think Lucas could use some rest now, so we'll see you later" said Karen
Everyone said their goodbyes and left the room, Peyton stayed behind.
"Hey Peyt?"
"Yeah?"
"Could you take me to see Haley?"
"You really think you're up for it?"
"Yeah, I really need to see her and Nathan"
"Okay"
Peyton helped him into the wheelchair and wheeled him to Haley's room. As they went down the hall towards her room, they saw Nathan walking out the door.
"Hey, I was just going to get you guys, Haley was asking for you." Nathan said.
"Ah well, saved you a trip" Peyton responded with a chuckle.
"How's she doin'?" Lucas asked, genuinely concerned about the girl who is, and has been his best friend ever since he could remember.
"She's doing better, she's awake now, come on" Nathan said, as he walked into Haley's room, Lucas and Peyton in tow.
They entered Haley's room and saw her lying there, bruised and broken.
"Hey buddy" Luke said
"Hey Luke" Haley greeted as she tried to sit up, but considering the extent of her injuries, it wasn't an easy task, she grimaced in pain. "Ah.. ouch"
"Take it easy Hales." Lucas said as he saw the pain on her face "Not as easy as it looks Luke." Haley said, getting a tad frustrated with her current condition.
"God I'm so glad you're okay" Luke said, after a moment, while tears formed in his eyes.
"Yeah, you too. Although you're a jackass." Haley said, slightly glaring at Lucas.
"I've been getting that a lot lately." Lucas said, trying to lighten the mood.
"Well you are. Nathan told me what you did, what the hell was going through that complex brain of yours? Huh? God you can be so stupid sometimes I swear to..."
"Okay Haley, I get it, I'm stupid." Lucas said, cutting her off before she could find more adjectives to insult him with.
"...just don't you ever do anything like that again, you hear me?"
"Yes mom."
"Good, glad thats all cleared up" Haley said, causing Lucas to laugh
"You are okay, right? I mean you're taking your meds again and everythings fine and dandy?" Haley asked
"Yeah, I'm good."
"So.. uh I see you and Peyton are getting along nicely." Haley commented, noticing how he was looking at Peyton before, pure love in his eyes.
"You noticed?"
"Dude, please, you were practically drooling over her." Haley said laughing.
Lucas laughed "Yes we are getting along wonderfully."
"Well its about damn time."
"Thats exactly what Nathan said. I guess we did take a while to find each other, but I'm glad we did."
"You look happy."
"I am Hales, for once in my life, I really truely am." Lucas said, watching Peyton through the window in the door.
A moment of silence passed between them, before Lucas spoke up again.
"How are you Hales, really?" Lucas asked
"Really? I can't move, I can barely walk, I feel like shit, my head is killing me ... so yeah I'm just peachy." Haley said with extreme sarcasm.
"Glad to hear it." Lucas said with a soft laugh. "You're going to be okay, Hales, I know it, you're ...you and you're a very strong person, believe it or not."
"Thanks Luke." Haley said smiling. "I guess I am going to be okay, I mean nothings permanently damaged, just have to do some physical therapy crap and I'm home free, so yeah I... We are okay." Haley said, looking down, putting a hand to her stomach and Lucas smiled.
Meanwhile, Peyton and Nathan slipped out of the room to give them some privacy.
"Well, at least this ordeal is over with" Peyton said
"Yeah, for this week at least" Nathan joked
"God! What is it with you Scott men and jokes during crisis?"
"Sorry?" Nathan answered
"Sorry Nate, I guess I'm just a little high strung at the moment." Peyton answered
"That's understandable" Nathan said.
"How about you Nathan, how are you holding up? Peyton asked with concern
"I'm okay, I mean as good as can be expected, but I guess I just have to tell myself, they're both okay and everything's going to be fine, but I just don't feel that way." Nathan said
"Why not?" Peyton said
"If I say something right now, can you promise not to say anything to anyone, at least not until I do it myself?"
"Of course Nate"
"The guy that hit Haley, he was aiming for me." Nathan said.
"Oh my god" Peyton said with shock written all over her face,
"I made a deal with him, he gave me some money if I would shave a few points off a game or two, and then he told me to lose the championship, and I agreed, and then Luke found out, and ..."
"Wait a second... this is why Lucas didn't take his meds? God Nathan how could you be so stupid? He could have died!"
"I didn't think he wouldn't take his meds because of it! ... God I .. I know I-I- screwed up, but I was stuck, he threatened me and Haley, what was I going to do?"
"Oh Nathan .." Peyton said, realizing how upset Nathan really was. "Sorry for snapping at you."
"Its okay, I guess I deserve it." Nathan answered, looking at the floor.
"Well, what are you going to do now?"
"Honestly Peyton, I have no idea. I mean, if I-" Nathan stopped when he heard the door open. He saw Lucas re-emerging from Haley's room
"Hey guys what's up?"
"Uh nothing much, just passing time" Peyton interjected before Nathan could speak
"Well, I figured I should let Haley rest, and probably rest myself too"
"Yeah, good idea man" Nathan replied
"Okay, well talk to you later Nate, come on Luke lets get back to your room"
"Bye guys" Nathan said with a wave and a greatful nod to Peyton.
"Bye" Lucas said.
When they got back to Lucas' room, Peyton helped him get settled.
"Well, I guess I should let you get some sleep"
"You should, but you're not going anywhere" Lucas said as he pulled Peyton onto the bed with him
"I'm glad you're okay." Peyton said after a moment of comfortable silence.
"Me too"
Peyton hit him again. "Okay now what the hell was that for, this hitting thing is getting a little out of hand Ms. Sawyer?"
"Just a warning, if you ever, and I mean ever, do anything like this again and almost die, I will be forced to kill you." Peyton stated while glaring straight into Lucas' eyes.
"M'am yes M'am. I promise, I could never leave you anyway, you're clearly a mess without me" Lucas said, in a joking matter.
"Still too soon Luke"
"Okay, okay I get it, just don't hit me again."
"Deal." Peyton said.
"Now come here" Lucas said as he pulled her into a tight embrace, and Peyton rested her head on Lucas' shoulder and placed a hand over his heart. The two soon drifted to sleep listening to the sound of each other's breathing.
And it was at that very moment when Peyton Sawyer realized that though life sometimes sucks beyond the telling of it, the times like these make it all worth while.
And its times like these that you learn to live again.