Well see it never really bothered me that him and Peyton used to be a couple. I am not the biggest Leyton shipper, but I am not against their 'ship either. But yeah, at the beginning he did kinda come off as arrogant and as a jerk. At least from what I can remember. I started my rewatch after he had already come to Tree Hill so........

Definitely my favorite newer character. So much love for him I can't even explain. :P OMG THAT SMILE!