There was a time in 树 爬坡道, 小山 when Peyton Sawyer seemed to be there only as the main 爱情 interest for the Scott Brothers, Lucas and Nathan. She was portrayed to be morose and discontented but who possesses an artistic vision. Her relationship with Nathan was a failure and she sought comfort through the passionate connection she felt for Lucas but the attraction didn't last and in the end the feelings she had for him weren't sustained. Unfortunately for her, when she thought she didn't feel strongly for Lucas anymore, she did and ended up hurting her best friend Brooke who was dating Lucas...