Summary: Set in the first episode, where Lucas and Nathan played one on one. What if Nathan purposely lost? And only him and Haley know why.
So I'm still frustrated with last night's episode and I couldn't focus on writing the next chapters in my other stories but since it is Valentine's Day, this idea just came to me. I wouldn't call this a fluff piece but it does have Naley in it. If people like it, I might continue it, but it's not high on priority.
This actually came out a lot better than I had planned, I hoped you liked it too. I'd also like to say in regards to season 5, as much as I am annoyed at Mark, I do give him props for getting me worked up like this. I may not like what's been going on but this season has been pretty top notch and he's still able to rile up a lot of people, that in itself is a success. I think the stars aligned for Mark and OTH. He gave us probably the best season finale ever in OTH in season 4. With OTH delayed until January, it built hype from the finale and since it was fast forwarding 4 years, it also peaked people's interest. The DVD's were released for all seasons and I know I got my S1-3 for dirt cheap. Then with the writer's strike, it gave an urgency to really enjoy the episodes we have now and to really build momentum to get a season 6. So even though the strike will probably give us only 18-19 episodes instead of 21-22, I think that all these things coupled with the great writing of Season 5 really revitalized the show and hopefully it'll let the network see that this show still has legs. That's my rant, Enjoy and please review !!
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Rivercourt – Nathan Scott vs. Lucas Scott
He's good I give him that much, Nathan thought to himself as he dribbled his way down the court. Nathan went for the fade away and once again both brothers were tied. The whole game was pretty intense. Everyone watched from the sidelines with sweaty palms and butterflies in their stomach. First to 15 takes it all and right now it was 14-14 with Lucas in possession of the ball.
You could feel the tension in the air and cut it with a knife. If this night taught anyone anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Could Lucas Scott, bastard son of Dan Scott, possibly beat the Raven's star player, his own half brother? They were soon about to find out. With each dribble, Lucas felt the pressure on him, from the faces of the people who weren't lucky enough to call themselves popular or pretty. He was an outcast just like them but this time, one of their own was going to stick it to those who've always looked down on him.
From the corner of his eye, Nathan saw Haley biting her lower lip. She always does that when she's nervous, he thought. And for a moment he contemplated what she told him earlier. Nathan saw Lucas about to take the shot and Nathan knew he could easily block it and steal it from him. The ball left Lucas' hands and Nathan only had a second to decide what to do.
-- Flashback --
Haley took a deep breath and walked over to Nathan's locker.
"Well if it isn't Haley James." Nathan said with a grin. "I didn't expect to see you here, in fact I don't think I saw you since the 8th grade." It was a mostly true statement. He did see her, but it far and few in between in his opinion and she was always with him.
"Funny, Nathan we got to the same school." She tried to brush him off.
"We definitely don't go to the same school." Nathan closed his locker. Ever since Haley entered high school, she was placed in all honors classes and all honors classes took place on the eastern wing of the school. She spent most, if not all of her time there at school. Besides her classmates in her honors classes, she really didn't know too many other "regular" students. It was like Nathan said, it was as if they were two separate schools in Tree Hill High.
"So what brings you here?" Nathan asked.
"Lucas." She said bluntly.
"Figures."
She pulled his arm and brought him to an empty classroom.
"What're you doing? Aren't you afraid that your boyfriend will see us?" He teased.
Haley sighed. "He's not my boyfriend.. Lucas is my best friend."
"I don't understand how you can be friends with him."
"And I can't believe how you two are brothers."
"We're not brothers!" Nathan was quick to respond.
"Look Nathan.. about this game tonight."
"The one I'm going to win." He shot back.
"No, the one you're going to lose."
"And why would I lose."
"Because Lucas is going to beat you." But even as she said that, she wasn't so sure.
Nathan scoffed and chuckled, as if that was ever going to happen.
"Lucas loves the game just as much as you do.. he deserves to play."
"And who's to stop him.. he can play all he wants.."
"For the Ravens." She added.
"Not if I have anything to do about it."
"We'll see about that." She glared at him and crossed her arms.
"Why are you here again?" Nathan shot his eyebrow up.
"I came to make you a deal.. let Lucas win."
Immediately Nathan started to laugh. "Why would I do that? I win.. he's quitting the team."
Haley took a deep breath. "If he wins ……."
Nathan swallowed the lump in his throat. The stakes have definitely been raised.
-- End Flashback --
The ball left Lucas' hands and Nathan hesitated before jumping to block it, but by then the basket already went in and the crowd went while. Immediately, Nathan took a step back as swarms of people descended on him. He looked around to see Haley and then he saw her, giving a hug to Lucas. Their eyes met only for a second before she looked away.
Nathan left quickly, the ride home blurred. He took a shower, trying to wash away all he'd done tonight. He'd just risked it all.. and it was all for her. Nathan came out of the bathroom and put on a pair of boxers and basketball shorts and then crashed on his bed. His arms around the back of his head, he stared up at the ceiling. In the darkness, he laid still, waiting in anticipation, his heart slowly beating but at the same time, pounding loudly.
Then the door to his room slowly opened and the light from the hallway shone through.
"I didn't think you showed." He said turning to her.
"I didn't think you'd go through with it." Haley responded.
"You're not afraid that he really did win?" He turned and sat on his bed now.
Closing the door behind her, she locked it before stepping forward. The room was dark but faint light still crept in from the outside.
She bit her lower lip and hesitantly took another step forward. "I know." She stated simply. She unzipped her hoody and tossed it aside and then kicking off her shoes. Her hand reached for her jeans and she hesitated a moment before she saw Nathan's eyes go wide open. His heart pounded a mile a minute and all his blood headed south. As she slipped them off, Nathan had to remember to breath. He stood up now and Haley saw the effect she was having on him. He moved closer to her.
"You don't have to do this." He whispered, holding onto his last bit of restraints.
She only continued to bite her lower lip and the two of them stood there in silence for a moment. Then her hand reached for her shirt and as she lifted them off, she felt his hands touched hers as he helped her remove it. Unable to hold back any longer, he caressed her soft cheeks and his lips moved forward and captured hers. He pressed softly, not wanting to rush it, his tongue sought permission to go further and Haley granted it.
Unable to hold back her own feelings, she kissed back harder and their arms found their way around each other. Their lips parted and Nathan hungrily attacked her neck. "Nathan." She softly moaned. His hands roamed her back and unclasped her bra, letting it fall to the ground. She tugged at his waist and just like that his shorts and boxers were gone. She tried her best not to look, but she did and her breathing only became more erratic as his body pushed up against hers, feeling every bit of him. His lips were now back on hers and they slowly made their way to his bed. Nathan laid on his back while Haley was on top of them and then Nathan flipped them both over and now he was on top of her. His lips separated from hers and he sat up to take in her full beauty. There was only one piece of garment still separating them and his hands roamed her side until they reached the band of her silk panties. Slowly and gently, he peeled it off.
"I've.. I've never done this." She said softly, her voice shaky.
Nathan gave her a reassuring smile and kissed her gently, as if saying "It's going to be okay." His hand reached for his nightstand, where he pulled out a condom. He placed it on her hands and summoning all his strength, he sat back up. Their bodies now separated and already Haley missed the feel of his warm body against his. He looked at her intently and she looked back. She didn't see lust in his eyes but only concern and that's when she knew she was ready. She ripped open the package and sat up, bringing her hands over to him.
Thank God for health class. She thought to herself as she placed it over him. Nathan felt as if he was going to go right there and then.
"I think I need a bigger one." She whispered a little bit of wariness in her voice, as she continued to slip it on.
He smiled and smirked at her, using all his willpower not to go over the edge. She saw the smirk on his face and almost wished she hadn't said that. His hands went over hers as he helped her finish putting it on. Once completed, he kissed her again and gently laid her back on the bed. Now on top of her, he felt her breasts against his chest and the pounding in her heart. She spread her legs for him, telling him she was ready. He ran his fingers through her hair as he slowly pushed his hips forward. Haley's body was going wild and Nathan was taking his time. She pushed her hips forward, urging him to go on. She squirmed and Nathan couldn't think he could get turned on even more. But this was completely different, he was in by no means in any rush.
He slowly pushed forward, ever so gently. His eyes never left hers. He saw the flash of pain across her face as he pushed in deeper. He wanted to pull back but her hands landed on his back and encouraged him to go further. But the pain soon subsided and waves of pleasure came washing over her. Once fully inside, Haley couldn't take it anymore as she came over the edge. Her nails dug into his back and she softly moaned his name. His lips crashed onto hers as he slowly started to rock back and forth, slowly at first. Her emotions were wild and she experienced things she never thought was possible and even after so soon she felt the walls inside of her closing in on itself again. Then it came and this time so did Nathan. "Haley." He moaned her name as he kissed her once more.
Later…
Outside it was still dark and their naked bodies still intertwined with each other. Both satisfied and thoroughly spent. Haley knew she shouldn't be here even though it felt so right to be wrapped in Nathan's arms. Thinking he'd fallen asleep, she gently escaped his embrace and now sat on the foot on the bed. She was about to get up when his arm wrapped around her stomach.
"I should go." She said barely above a whisper. She turned to him and he was now sitting up.
"All this.. for him?" He looked at her with such intensity. She didn't know how he said so much in one look. She gently nodded, only partially the truth. She saw the slight hurt in his eyes, which she knew would only grow if she left now. Succumbing to her own feelings, she didn't want to.
"But I'm going to do this for me." She said honestly as she turned back around and kissed him. She straddled him and the two continued to kiss, his hand running through her long hair.
"I'm sorry you lost tonight." She whispered.
"Believe me, I'm the one who came out a winner." He said before flipping her over, the two bodies now one once more.
To End/TBC ? I'll see how feedback goes.