"Oh god..." Sadie whispered as she saw the sight of Peyton.

She was right. Peyton was in her hiding place.

She rushed to Peyton's side and exhaled in relief to see that Peyton was breathing. She gathered and checked the bottles surrounding Peyton. There were two empty bottles of cough syrup, three empty beer bottles as well as an empty card of some medication. Sadie checked the medication to see that it was paracodeine.

"Fuck!"

Sadie was in full blown panic but she knew she could not let that control her. She had to do something to help Peyton. She called her and shook her but that did nothing to wake the girl.

"Fuck! What do I do?" Sadie asked herself out loud as she paced. She pulled out her phone to call the ambulance when a thought occurred to her.

She rushed back to Peyton and pulled her limp body up into a seated position leaning her against the tree. After a deep breath, Sadie used one hand to open Peyton's mouth and with the other, she stuck her fingers down Peyton's throat until she began to gag. Sadie pulled out her hand just as Peyton's stomach contents came rushing out of her mouth.

After several convulsions and bringing up what Sadie was sure had to be everything in her stomach, Peyton's eyes struggled to open.

"Just lean against the tree." Sadie instructed as she dug around in Petyon's pockets.

She found what she was looking for and rushed off to the water by the brook to soak Peyton's bandana. She hurried back to Peyton and cleaned her face.

Sadie left to rinse the bandana and when she returned Peyton was giggling with her eyes closed. Sadie's heart ached at the sight of the girl. She blamed herself all over again for causing Peyton to feel the need to do this.

After much struggle, she managed to get Peyton away from that spot where all her vomit was and to another tree.

"I'll be back." Sadie said as she left for the brook again.

This time she took off her school shirt - leaving her in her bra - and soaked it since that was all she had to work with. When she returned to Peyton, she pressed it lightly against Peyton's forehead and neck. "I'm so sorry Peyton..."

Sadie's head snapped up when Peyton spoke through her giggles, "I can see your boobies. They're cute. Can I touch them?"

Sadie suddenly grew nervous. "Peyton..."

Peyton continued to giggle, "boobies... boob... boobie... what a weird word. BOOBIES!!!! Boobie boobie boobies!!!"

Sadie left to rinse the shirt and when she returned Peyton took off her shirt and was looking at her chest while poking at her breasts. "You wanna touch my boobies?" She giggled and Sadie turned red.

"Peyton, put back on your shirt. Nobody is touching anybody's boobies."

"Okay. You wanna see them then?" Peyton said as she reached around her back.

"Peyton stop!" Sadie yelled as she yanked Peyton's hands away from her bra. "Leave your bra on."

Peyton proceeded to giggle as Sadie continued to sap her head with the damp shirt.

"I'll be back." Sadie said firmly as she left a giggling Peyton to go rinse the shirt again.

When she returned Peyton's demeanour had completely changed as she was now crying. Sadie rushed to her side, "what's wrong?"

"I... I'm sorry..." Peyton sobbed. "I fucked up."

Peyton crawled to Sadie and wrapped her arms around her. Sadie immediately returned the hug as she passed her fingers through Peyton's hair.

"It's not your fault Peyton. I'm the one who fucked up and I am sorry. This never should have happened. I did the last thing I ever wanted to do. I hurt you."

She got no response from Peyton.

"Peyton?"

Nothing.

"Peyton!"

Still nothing.

Sadie sighed as she pushed Peyton off of her and realised that she had fallen asleep. "Dammit!"

Sadie put Peyton's shirt back on and leaned against the tree again before pulling out her phone. She called a taxi and within ten minutes the driver had arrived.

"This is a strange spot." The driver commented as he stopped the car.

"I know." Sadie muttered. "I need your help. I'll pay you extra. My friend is back there but she's drunk and unconscious. Can you help me lift her into the car and then up to my apartment?"

The driver nodded, "sure thing. Why's your shirt all wet?"

"That's none of your business." Sadie said shortly as she led the driver through the bushes to Peyton.

They worked together and soon Peyton was in Sadie's bed. She paid the driver handsomely and thanked him as she saw him out and locked her door securely. "Thank goodness he was not a creep..." She breathed a sigh of relief as she leaned against the door.

She sent a quick text to Kimberly letting her know that Peyton was safe and in her apartment. Naturally Kimberly called her and demanded to speak with Peyton but eventually Sadie was able to convince her that Peyton was fine and sleeping.

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Sadie jumped at the sound of Peyton clearing her throat. She sat up on the couch and looked at Peyton who seemed to be in all of her senses now.

Slowly and wordlessly Peyton made her way to sit next to her and after a couple seconds she turned and looked at her, "what am I doing here?" There was no denying the fact that she was confused.

"You don't remember?"

Peyton shook her head. "Last thing I remember is..." She thought for a moment. "I remember texting you and then I lost my temper and Kimmy and her parents had to calm me down. I don't remember anything after that."

Sadie pouted as she pulled Peyton in for a tight hug. "I'm so sorry Peyton. I failed you."

Peyton pushed Sadie off of her to look her in the eye, "hey, what are you talking about? You didn't fail me."

Sadie was crying now, "yes I did! I hurt you so bad that you did it again!"

"Did what?" Peyton was confused but as she watched Sadie cry from her soul she put two and two together and then it slowly came back to her. "Fuck... I'm sorry Sadie. I lost it for a minute and gave in. I'm so sorry. I never wanted you to see me like that."

"Were you trying to kill yourself?"

"I honestly don't know. I don't think I was."

"So why'd you do it then?!"

"I warned you about this Sadie. I told you I am weak and that is my escape."

"Yeah I know. I just don't understand why you'd do that."

"I just wanted a break. I wanted peace in my mind. I didn't want to think or feel for a while. I just wanted some rest. Let my mind float away and forget about all that troubles me. It's blissful."

Sadie slapped Peyton on the shoulder.

"Oww!" Peyton held her shoulder, "what the fuck Sadie?!"

"You could have died! You could have gotten brain damage or damaged your liver or kidneys or something! I don't know what would have happened if I didn't find you when I did!"

Sadie cried as she yelled at Peyton and began lashing out at her again. Peyton caught her hands and stopped her lashes causing Sadie to just break down and fall into her. Peyton held her tightly as she rocked her.

"I'm so sorry Sadie. I really am. I hope you can forgive me."

After what seemed damn near an eternity, Sadie sat up and looked Peyton in the eye. "Yes."

Peyton was confused. "Yes what?" She asked as she thought about what Sadie could be referring to. Then it occurred to her, "oh, you forgive me?"

Sadie sighed, "of course I forgive you Peyton but that's not what the yes was for."

"Oh? Well what then?"

Sadie rolled her eyes, "are you seriously clueless or are you just making me suffer?"

Peyton's eyebrows creased, "huh? I'm lost Sadie."

"Ugh! Stay here." Sadie ordered as she got up and went into her bedroom.

She returned moments later and stood with her hands behind her back looking down at Peyton with a smile on her face. Peyton could not help but smile too. "What's up with you girl?"

Sadie shook her head, "and to think you tell me that I am the naive one. You still don't know what I'm talking about?"

Peyton shook her head slowly.

"You asked me a question Peyton and I am answering it."

"What question?"

"For fuck's sake Peyton!" Sadie cried as she pulled her hands from behind her back and showed Peyton the dark blue velvet box.

Peyton stared in disbelief as she stood and took Sadie's hands in her own. Her eyes welled up as she looked at Sadie, "really?"

Sadie smiled broadly, "yes Peyton. I would love to be your girlfriend."

She handed the box to Peyton and stuck her left hand out. As Peyton removed the ring she questioned, "don't you want to put it on your right hand?"

Sadie shook her head, "I want people to know that I am spoken for. I know it's just a promise ring but I hope it's a promise that one day you'll propose to me. So, it goes on my left hand."

Peyton could not contain her joy as she gently slipped the ring onto Sadie's left ring finger. "It fits perfectly..." She whispered.

"That it does." Sadie smiled as she pulled Peyton in a hug.

When she pulled away Peyton noticed a hint of sadness in her eyes, "what's wrong?"

Sadie sat and Peyton followed, "I'm sorry Peyton. I'm sorry for putting you through what I did this week. I was just afraid to answer because I wanted to say yes from the moment you asked me but I was afraid that if I did I would not be good enough for you. You deserve the best and I don't think I can give you that. I'm afraid of hurting you and disappointing you. You are the most important person to me Peyton and I realised today that I cannot live without you. So I would rather have an imperfect relationship with you than none at all. I hope you can forgive me for my inconsideration and stupidity."

"There is nothing to forgive. I feel the same way about you and I don't want to hurt you either that is why I took so long to ask you in the first place. I love you Sadie and nothing and no one can ever change that."

They shared a brief moment of silence before Sadie exhaled loudly and said in a low, almost strained tone, "kiss the fuck out of me Peyton and make me beg for more."

With a broad smile Peyton took hold of Sadie's cheek gently and pulled her in as she joined their lips for the most passionate kiss they ever shared.

When they were forced apart solely for a lack of oxygen, Peyton caught Sadie by surprise as she lifted her and carried her into the bedroom where she lay her gently on the bed.

Sadie looked up at her with question and Peyton simply said, "I'm going to make you beg for more."

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Both girls lay next to each other in Sadie's bed, breathless as they smiled silly smiles at each other.

"So..." Sadie said between breaths, "do I still suck at being a lesbian?"

Peyton stuck her tongue out at Sadie as she chuckled, "you remember I told you that that?"

"How could I not?"

Sadie crawled over and made herself snug against Peyton who wrapped her arms around her as they both drifted off to a comfortable sleep.

Peyton was awakened by a soft kiss on the lips. "Hey, I'm hungry. You?"

Peyton smiled at Sadie and nodded, "you burned out all of my food."

Sadie stuck her tongue out, "I'm going to take a shower and then I'll make something to eat."

"You need help?"

"Nah, you relax. I love cooking for you."

"I didn't mean the food." Peyton smirked.

Sadie got off the bed and threw a pillow at her, "we'll only end up wasting water."

Peyton chuckled as she waited for Sadie to get out of the shower to have one of her own.

"Shower's all yours." Sadie said as she stuck her head into the bedroom with a smile. "Oh, I forgot to tell you, Kimmy brought your phone for you yesterday afternoon when you were sleeping. She wanted to see you herself to make sure you're okay. It's in the living room."

"Thanks." Peyton smiled, "don't take any offense, that's just how Kimmy is. She's extremely protective of me."

"I realise." Sadie smiled remembering how Kimberly had accosted her. "Meet me in the kitchen when you're done." She said as she walked away.

As Peyton sat watching Sadie cook - one of her favourite pastimes - her phone chimed off several times with notifications. She reluctantly looked away from Sadie to check her phone. "What the fuck?!"

"What is it?" Sadie asked as she stopped what she was doing to look at the now furious Peyton. "Peyton! What's wrong?"

"It's Adam! He's fucking attacking me on facebook now!"

"Oh shit! That's my fault. I changed my relationship status to in a relationship with you. He probably saw that because he still stalks me on facebook. I'm sorry but please don't lose your cool over him."

Peyton smiled broadly at Sadie, "you didn't tell me you did that."

"I did it when you were in the shower." Sadie blushed. "I hope you don't mind."

"Of course I don't mind. I want the entire world to know that you are mine." Peyton beamed. "I'm gonna change my status now. Oh, and don't worry, I won't lose it."

Sadie smiled and continued her cooking while Peyton sat there wondering how to get Adam off of her case but she promised Sadie that she won't lose it so she tried to calm herself. After a couple breaths a thought occurred to her and she smirked as she posted Stereo Skyline's Sorry I Stole Your Girlfriend to Adam's page.

♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

I don't know what to tell you don't know what to say

I knew that it was wrong but I did it anyway

I should've blown her off cause it didn't seem right

When she sent me a text last Saturday night

She said

Ohoo I can't get enough and ohoo i think i am in love

And ohoo you might be the one and ohoo ohoo

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I know you're pissed off

But it's not my fault if she

She only wants to be with me

Sorry I stole your girlfriend

I'm so sorry I stole your girlfriend

I know what you thinking

Maybe there's a chance

That she'll be coming back

But you don't understand

There's nothing you can do it's too late don't you see

That she was into you but now I guess she's into me

And ohoo I can't get enough and ohoo i think i am in love

And ohoo you might be the one and ohoo ohoo

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I know you're pissed off

But it's not my fault if she

She only wants to be with me

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I'm sorry I stole your girlfriend

I know you're pissed off

But it's not my fault if she

She only wants to be with me

Now she's telling all her friends

That it's never gonna end

And I'm thinking to myself

I sure hope there's nobody else

Sorry I stole your girlfriend

I'm so sorry I stole your girlfriend

♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

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A.N.

And so ends Peyton's and Sadie's story. I sure hope you guys enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. I would like to thank all of you who have read it through to the end and a special thanks to everyone who took their time to vote and comment.

I promised that I will be doing somewhat of a spin off of this story which will focus on Casey as the group goes to college. So you can be on the lookout for that soon.

Till next time.

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