Congratulations Rachel! You deserve this a lot because you have done so much for this spot!
I hope you enjoyed being FOTM as much as I did!
1. How long have you been shipping Leyton for?
Let's see, I started watching OTH when S4 was airing, but I started at the pilot, I didn't start in the middle. So I guess about 3 years, it was around when I joined Fanpop in September 2007. I had been watching the episodes here on Fanpop, and then I joined because I wanted to answer the pick about who Lucas should be with, and Peyton was losing.
2. What scene defines the Leyton relationship for you?
Wow that's so tough, I guess the scene that comes to mind is "Your art matters, it's what got me here" Up until that point in their life, they had each been missing something, and Peyton inspired Lucas and Lucas inspired Peyton. They made each other better people. I almost picked "It's always gonna be there isn't it? You and Me" Because even when they weren't together, there was no denying the fact that what they had would always be there, it would always exist.
3. Choose a song that you think best describes the Leyton relationship?
So much thought just went into this answer. I had a lot of contenders, but I ended up picking Wonderwall by Oasis. The lyrics just fit them perfectly. "Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me. And after all. You're my wonderwall" It's such a beautiful song, and it really is like the song was written with them in mind. {kathrina: great answer!}
4. Are Leyton your OTP?
YES! Jess/Rory from Gilmore Girls had been my OTP before LP, but once LP became my OTP 3 years ago, they've held that spot. I love a lot of couples,but none have been able to take the title of OTP away from Leyton. Right now I think Leyton will be my OTP for life, and if not, it's going to have to be one Damn god couple that can surpass Leyton.
5. The best overall Leyton season is...?
Season 1 for sure. I LOVE angsty couples, so all the angst in season 1 was what attracted me to them. There was the obvious fact that they should be together, but yet they weren't, and the chemistry in season 1 is off the charts unbelievable.
6. What is your favorite Leyton 'I love you' scene?
You know I think I'm going to say their wedding vows, especially Peyton's part. "I'm so terribly in love with you, and I always will be" I'm like a baby everytime I watch the wedding. Oh, and I can't forget Luke's "I've loved you since the first time I saw you" Awww
7. If you could only watch one Leyton based episode for the rest of your life what would it be...?
One episode, jeez. Ok, I'm going to go with 112, Crash Course in Polite Conversation. It has the perfect mix of friend moments, angst, sexy, it's got it all. And it has one of my favorite quotes "It didn't mean anything. It didn't? Of course it did." Ahh I die a little inside each time I watch that scene
8. Name your favorite Leyton moments from each season?
S1 - The your art matters scene, I feel like I mention it a lot in this interview, but that's how much I love it.
S2 - The scene from 210 "Whatever you think, I really do care about you Peyton" This was so needed in S2 because we got so few scenes, but this one just reinforced my love of LP and how Luke did still love Peyton.
S3 - I'm actually going to say the Peyton flashback in 320. When she sits on that bed next to Luke and remembers everything they've been through together, and how she's always going to be in love with him.
S4 - No surprise, "It's you Peyton" Pretty self explanatory as to why, it was perfect.
S5 - The book throwing scene. Some of Hil's best acting on the show IMO, and I love me some angst, and that scene is full of it.
S6 - The "Hey baby, Daddy's home" scene. So adorable, and when Luke kissed her stomach *dead*
9. Favorite 'saving you' scene?
Going for the classic here, but I'm going to say the school shooting in 316. Lucas freaking ran into the school to save her, and it just shows that it's always Peyton he would do anything for. And I love the "If I say I love you right now, will you hold it against me" moment so much, and the kiss that came with it.
10. Are there any scenes that you would like to take from another OTH couple and give to Leyton...if so what scenes?
I don't think there's necessarily any scenes I would take away from another couple. I am a sucker for rain kisses, but I wouldn't want one just to say we have one. It would really have had to fit with the story and made sense. Other than that no, our couple's so good we don't need to steal scenes :P
11. Season 1 or Season 6 Leyton?
Season 1. I did love seeing them as an adult couple, but for me nothing beats them in S1. I just seem to be obsessed with the teenage angst.
12. Which do you honestly think is the best season for Leyton out of the three main seasons {1, 4 & 6}?
While 4 had the big "It's you, Peyton" moment, I still overall love season 1. Almost all of my favorite moments are from then, and while I do love cute Leyton and moments like the cookie dough fight, and moments like that, I just can't move past their epicness of S1.
13. What`s a quote that makes you think of Leyton and why does it make you think of them?
Okay so this quote is really long, but it fits LP perfectly IMO, get ready for it: "Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are.Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our two." This is from the movie Captain Corelli's branches we found that we were one tree and not Mandolin which I've never seen, but I now want to because of this quote. I think this really fits for their relationship in S5 when their pasts were so woven together, that they would never be able to separate. And when love erupts, I think of the book throwing scene in S5 that I adore so much.
14. The most 'EPIC' Leyton scene to you is...?
Ahhhh the most epic? And only one scene? So mean! I feel so cliche going with 409, but I honestly love "Your art matters, it's what got me here". I don't know if that's the most epic, but it's my favorite. Oh and I just saw 518 again recently, and I think the "It's my dream" is an epic scene. Ok, I feel I cheated my way out of this question by just listing scenes I like, so I'll just stop now, lol.
15. Better 'FINALLY' moment, 4x09 or 6x01?
4x09 because that was the moment we had really all been waiting for, and it was so rewarding. AFter the S5 finale I was sure he was going to call Peyton, so even though I was obviously happy that he called Peyton, I was expecting it. The "It's you"<b> scene is one of the best because we'd been watching Peyton struggle with her love for Lucas, and for him to finally admit it to himself and the world was such a long time coming.
<b>16. Out of all the characters in OTH who do you think is/was the most supportive of Leyton and why?
Brooke. She's had a few good quotes about them over the years, and the one that comes to mind now is "You are meant to be together, it's the way it's supposed to be". After 409 when she really realized that it was always going to be Lucas and Peyton, she's been supportive of them the whole way.
17. Leyton have better ---- then any other couple on OTH {fill in the blanks}?
CHemisty! Haters say they lack chemistry but you cannot watch the pilot and tell me that. I refuse to believe it. The "I'll be seeing you" scene on the rivercourt is my favorite from the pilot. And I think we're so lucky that Chad and Hil had such great chemistry together on and off set.
18. Are Leyton the best part of OTH for you...?
Yes for sure! While in the first 4 seasons I did also watch for the stories and friendship scenes, I always kept coming back and watching because of Leyton. Even in S2 and S3 when LP fans had to wait out other couples, whenever we would get that one little scene, even if it was just a quick scene, the amazingness of those little moments helped me keep the faith.
19. Some say that Peyton is selfish and can`t survive without Lucas what is your argument against this...?
I say hahahaha, no but really, I do laugh. Addressing the selfish issue, I just don't get it. Peyton would do anything for her friends, especially Brooke. She ended her relationship in S1 with Lucas because of Brooke, and she told Brooke in S3 about her feelings for Lucas because she WASN'T being selfish, she was being a good friend. And the point that she can't survive without Lucas, that's obviously not true. She survived her mother's death, Ellie's death, Jake leaving, all without Lucas being her BF. But does that mean she doesn't deserve to be with someone who wants to help her and take away some of that pain? That makes so much sense to me, so I never understood the points that she was so dependent on him. No one should have to go through these problems alone, and for some reason people think Peyton deserves to.
20. Do you think that Leyton got the perfect ending...?
Hmm I liked their ending, but I don't know if I would say perfect. I loved their wedding and their vows, and I'm glad they finally had Sawyer, but I always just felt like something was missing. Maybe it's just me and I'm a expecting too much. I think I wanted them both to have more interaction with Brooke, Haley, and Nathan before they left. But it does seem they got out at the best time before OTH took a complete turn for the worst though.
Once again congratulations Rachel! I just had so much fun interviewing you!
& lastly LP = TLA♥
I hope you enjoyed being FOTM as much as I did!
1. How long have you been shipping Leyton for?
Let's see, I started watching OTH when S4 was airing, but I started at the pilot, I didn't start in the middle. So I guess about 3 years, it was around when I joined Fanpop in September 2007. I had been watching the episodes here on Fanpop, and then I joined because I wanted to answer the pick about who Lucas should be with, and Peyton was losing.
2. What scene defines the Leyton relationship for you?
Wow that's so tough, I guess the scene that comes to mind is "Your art matters, it's what got me here" Up until that point in their life, they had each been missing something, and Peyton inspired Lucas and Lucas inspired Peyton. They made each other better people. I almost picked "It's always gonna be there isn't it? You and Me" Because even when they weren't together, there was no denying the fact that what they had would always be there, it would always exist.
3. Choose a song that you think best describes the Leyton relationship?
So much thought just went into this answer. I had a lot of contenders, but I ended up picking Wonderwall by Oasis. The lyrics just fit them perfectly. "Because maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me. And after all. You're my wonderwall" It's such a beautiful song, and it really is like the song was written with them in mind. {kathrina: great answer!}
4. Are Leyton your OTP?
YES! Jess/Rory from Gilmore Girls had been my OTP before LP, but once LP became my OTP 3 years ago, they've held that spot. I love a lot of couples,but none have been able to take the title of OTP away from Leyton. Right now I think Leyton will be my OTP for life, and if not, it's going to have to be one Damn god couple that can surpass Leyton.
5. The best overall Leyton season is...?
Season 1 for sure. I LOVE angsty couples, so all the angst in season 1 was what attracted me to them. There was the obvious fact that they should be together, but yet they weren't, and the chemistry in season 1 is off the charts unbelievable.
6. What is your favorite Leyton 'I love you' scene?
You know I think I'm going to say their wedding vows, especially Peyton's part. "I'm so terribly in love with you, and I always will be" I'm like a baby everytime I watch the wedding. Oh, and I can't forget Luke's "I've loved you since the first time I saw you" Awww
7. If you could only watch one Leyton based episode for the rest of your life what would it be...?
One episode, jeez. Ok, I'm going to go with 112, Crash Course in Polite Conversation. It has the perfect mix of friend moments, angst, sexy, it's got it all. And it has one of my favorite quotes "It didn't mean anything. It didn't? Of course it did." Ahh I die a little inside each time I watch that scene
8. Name your favorite Leyton moments from each season?
S1 - The your art matters scene, I feel like I mention it a lot in this interview, but that's how much I love it.
S2 - The scene from 210 "Whatever you think, I really do care about you Peyton" This was so needed in S2 because we got so few scenes, but this one just reinforced my love of LP and how Luke did still love Peyton.
S3 - I'm actually going to say the Peyton flashback in 320. When she sits on that bed next to Luke and remembers everything they've been through together, and how she's always going to be in love with him.
S4 - No surprise, "It's you Peyton" Pretty self explanatory as to why, it was perfect.
S5 - The book throwing scene. Some of Hil's best acting on the show IMO, and I love me some angst, and that scene is full of it.
S6 - The "Hey baby, Daddy's home" scene. So adorable, and when Luke kissed her stomach *dead*
9. Favorite 'saving you' scene?
Going for the classic here, but I'm going to say the school shooting in 316. Lucas freaking ran into the school to save her, and it just shows that it's always Peyton he would do anything for. And I love the "If I say I love you right now, will you hold it against me" moment so much, and the kiss that came with it.
10. Are there any scenes that you would like to take from another OTH couple and give to Leyton...if so what scenes?
I don't think there's necessarily any scenes I would take away from another couple. I am a sucker for rain kisses, but I wouldn't want one just to say we have one. It would really have had to fit with the story and made sense. Other than that no, our couple's so good we don't need to steal scenes :P
11. Season 1 or Season 6 Leyton?
Season 1. I did love seeing them as an adult couple, but for me nothing beats them in S1. I just seem to be obsessed with the teenage angst.
12. Which do you honestly think is the best season for Leyton out of the three main seasons {1, 4 & 6}?
While 4 had the big "It's you, Peyton" moment, I still overall love season 1. Almost all of my favorite moments are from then, and while I do love cute Leyton and moments like the cookie dough fight, and moments like that, I just can't move past their epicness of S1.
13. What`s a quote that makes you think of Leyton and why does it make you think of them?
Okay so this quote is really long, but it fits LP perfectly IMO, get ready for it: "Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion. That is just being "in love" which any of us can convince ourselves we are.Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Your mother and I had it, we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our two." This is from the movie Captain Corelli's branches we found that we were one tree and not Mandolin which I've never seen, but I now want to because of this quote. I think this really fits for their relationship in S5 when their pasts were so woven together, that they would never be able to separate. And when love erupts, I think of the book throwing scene in S5 that I adore so much.
14. The most 'EPIC' Leyton scene to you is...?
Ahhhh the most epic? And only one scene? So mean! I feel so cliche going with 409, but I honestly love "Your art matters, it's what got me here". I don't know if that's the most epic, but it's my favorite. Oh and I just saw 518 again recently, and I think the "It's my dream" is an epic scene. Ok, I feel I cheated my way out of this question by just listing scenes I like, so I'll just stop now, lol.
15. Better 'FINALLY' moment, 4x09 or 6x01?
4x09 because that was the moment we had really all been waiting for, and it was so rewarding. AFter the S5 finale I was sure he was going to call Peyton, so even though I was obviously happy that he called Peyton, I was expecting it. The "It's you"<b> scene is one of the best because we'd been watching Peyton struggle with her love for Lucas, and for him to finally admit it to himself and the world was such a long time coming.
<b>16. Out of all the characters in OTH who do you think is/was the most supportive of Leyton and why?
Brooke. She's had a few good quotes about them over the years, and the one that comes to mind now is "You are meant to be together, it's the way it's supposed to be". After 409 when she really realized that it was always going to be Lucas and Peyton, she's been supportive of them the whole way.
17. Leyton have better ---- then any other couple on OTH {fill in the blanks}?
CHemisty! Haters say they lack chemistry but you cannot watch the pilot and tell me that. I refuse to believe it. The "I'll be seeing you" scene on the rivercourt is my favorite from the pilot. And I think we're so lucky that Chad and Hil had such great chemistry together on and off set.
18. Are Leyton the best part of OTH for you...?
Yes for sure! While in the first 4 seasons I did also watch for the stories and friendship scenes, I always kept coming back and watching because of Leyton. Even in S2 and S3 when LP fans had to wait out other couples, whenever we would get that one little scene, even if it was just a quick scene, the amazingness of those little moments helped me keep the faith.
19. Some say that Peyton is selfish and can`t survive without Lucas what is your argument against this...?
I say hahahaha, no but really, I do laugh. Addressing the selfish issue, I just don't get it. Peyton would do anything for her friends, especially Brooke. She ended her relationship in S1 with Lucas because of Brooke, and she told Brooke in S3 about her feelings for Lucas because she WASN'T being selfish, she was being a good friend. And the point that she can't survive without Lucas, that's obviously not true. She survived her mother's death, Ellie's death, Jake leaving, all without Lucas being her BF. But does that mean she doesn't deserve to be with someone who wants to help her and take away some of that pain? That makes so much sense to me, so I never understood the points that she was so dependent on him. No one should have to go through these problems alone, and for some reason people think Peyton deserves to.
20. Do you think that Leyton got the perfect ending...?
Hmm I liked their ending, but I don't know if I would say perfect. I loved their wedding and their vows, and I'm glad they finally had Sawyer, but I always just felt like something was missing. Maybe it's just me and I'm a expecting too much. I think I wanted them both to have more interaction with Brooke, Haley, and Nathan before they left. But it does seem they got out at the best time before OTH took a complete turn for the worst though.
Once again congratulations Rachel! I just had so much fun interviewing you!
& lastly LP = TLA♥
Lucas and peyton's bedroom
Lucas and peyton are lying in bed
Lucas: I love your eyes
Peyton: I love your nose
Lucas: I love your boobs
Peyton: I love your goofy smile
Lucas: I love your legs
Peyton: I love your ass
Lucas and Peyton: I love your heart
Lucas: I love you
Peyton: I love you too. Now shut up I'm tyring to sleep. Luke stop (giggles) touching my ass I'm too tired
Lucas: c'mon we've not had sex since Tuesday
Peyton: Lucas it's only Thursday
Lucas: please!
Peyton: no. Take a cold shower
Lucas: oh I will but you'll have to join me
Peyton: you know what fine let's have sex but remember it's only to shut you up (sits up and takes off her top)
Lucas: I love your boobs
BLACK OUT
Lucas and peyton are lying in bed
Lucas: I love your eyes
Peyton: I love your nose
Lucas: I love your boobs
Peyton: I love your goofy smile
Lucas: I love your legs
Peyton: I love your ass
Lucas and Peyton: I love your heart
Lucas: I love you
Peyton: I love you too. Now shut up I'm tyring to sleep. Luke stop (giggles) touching my ass I'm too tired
Lucas: c'mon we've not had sex since Tuesday
Peyton: Lucas it's only Thursday
Lucas: please!
Peyton: no. Take a cold shower
Lucas: oh I will but you'll have to join me
Peyton: you know what fine let's have sex but remember it's only to shut you up (sits up and takes off her top)
Lucas: I love your boobs
BLACK OUT