Drive Me Crazy…Always and Forever
By Bindy417
Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill. It belongs to the Mark Schwahn and the CW. The story is based on the movie Drive Me Crazy which I also do not own.
Summary: Haley James is one of the most popular girls at Tree Hill High. Nathan Scott is an outsider. When they are both dumped and humiliated by their significant others, these two ex-friends/enemies team up. But what happens when pretend feelings all of a sudden become real?
Chapter 1
Haley woke up to the birds chirping and the sun shining. Normally, she didn't pay attention to things like that. But today was different. This morning, she would be doing a live interview in front of all of her Tree Hill High School peers about the upcoming Centennial Ball. Yup, her school had hit the big 1-0-0. And she, Haley, was in charge of making this event one that nobody would forget. As she was trying to decide what to wear, Haley heard her cell phone go off.
"Good morning Tutor Girl," Haley's best friend Brooke Davis greeted. Haley and Brooke had known each other since first grade. Some little punk had been messing with her on the playground during recess. As Haley started to cry, Brooke appeared at her side and punched the boy right in the nose. Ever since that day, they had been the best of friends. The two girls still laugh about it even now.
"Hey Tigger," Haley responded.
"You ready for your television debut?" At their school, there are small televisions in each classroom. Every morning the media club kids run stories about the current events happening at the school. Since the Centennial Ball is in two months, they asked Haley to talk about it in an interview.
"Yeah…I think. Who am I kidding? I'm really nervous. Why did I agree to do this again?" she asked.
"Because you're smart, beautiful, one of the most popular girls in school, and are totally into making this dance the best ever," Brooke rattled off.
"I guess," Haley said hesitantly. Although Haley was popular, she still felt insecure sometimes.
"What are you going to wear?" Brooke questioned.
"I was thinking about my halter top that looks like it's a vest with a cami under it. Along with those designer jeans you got me for Christmas."
"Oooh, that's totally cute," Brooke cheered. "I'll be by in 15 minutes so hurry up. You don't want to be late."
"Alright, talk to you in a few."
"Nathan, time to get up!" Nathan groaned as he heard his father yell from downstairs. He was definitely not looking forward to school today. The previous night, he had been out late with his friends playing basketball at the River Court.
"NOW!" Dan Scott shouted once more. Nathan sighed as he dragged his exhausted butt out of bed. He quickly showered, got dressed in his hoodie and jeans, and went downstairs to have breakfast with his parents.
"Good morning, Sweetie," his mom said. "You want some pancakes?"
"Since when do you cook?" he found himself asking. His mom was always working so she never got a chance to actually make meals. He didn't even know if she knew how to cook. Usually it was his dad that did this kind of stuff. It couldn't hurt, he thought.
And even if I do end up with food poisoning, I'll get out of school.
"I have the day off today. I thought I'd try something new."
"Have some, Nate. They taste great," his father stated as he ate. Nathan dropped his school bag and took a seat at the table. His mom placed the plate in front of him and then sat down herself.
"So, we haven't talked in a while. How's school going?" his mother asked.
"It's boring—as usual." He hated it when his mom all of a sudden grew a conscience. Most of the time, it was just him and his dad. Unfortunately, that wasn't so great either. Dan Scott could be a very controlling man.
"That's it?" his father prodded. Should I tell him? Although Nathan had said that nothing was going on, there was something big that he had to tell his parents. He just wasn't sure how they were going to take it—or his dad, at least.
"Actually, there is some news," Nathan announced. He took a deep breath as his parents stared at him intently. "I'm thinking about joining the basketball team."
"What?" his father gritted out. Ever since Nathan was a little kid, he had loved basketball. He would play everyday. In fact, that's how he met his best friend Lucas Roe. They were in junior leagues together.
"I think that's a great idea, Nathan. You should get involved in more activities at school," Deb commented.
"You can't be serious?" Dan chastised him. "There's no way you'll be able to measure up to the boys on that team. You haven't played since junior leagues."
"I play with Lucas and the other guys down at the river court almost everyday. I know I can do it, Dad."
"This is a basketball town, Nathan. Take it from someone who has lived through it, it's not all fun and games. There's pressure and expectations. Besides, Damien West is the star player. You think you'll be able to outdo him?"
"Dan," Deb scolded her husband. Nathan remained quiet after his father's comment. His dad had been a big basketball star in high school and college. But then he suffered a knee injury and it was all over for him.
"That's what I thought," Dan said at Nathan's silence. "What even gave you that idea, anyway?"
"Uncle Keith got Coach Durham to come and watch me play. There's an opening in his varsity line up. He believes I'm good enough to fill it."
"Now you're taking advice from my loser brother. This just keeps getting better and better. I'm gone one week on a business trip and he's already got your head filled with all this crap."
"Whatever, Dad. At least he believes in me," Nathan declared as he got up from the table and left. He could hear his mother calling his name as he slammed the front door shut.
"Bad morning?" he heard a voice say. He looked over to see none other than the great Haley James herself. His neighbor/enemy.
"Wow, taking time out of your busy, socialite schedule to talk to us mere mortals. I'm touched," Nathan replied sarcastically. A long time ago, he and Haley had been best friends when they were kids. They had even built a tree house (with the help of their dads) in Nathan's backyard. But once they reached junior high, they both started to go their own separate ways. Haley fell in with the "in" crowd while Nathan disappeared into the background.
"Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Assuming that you were even home last night. You know, since you and your hooligan friends are always stirring up trouble," she retorted.
"Yeah, you've really got me pegged. By the way, I heard you're doing an interview today. Don't mess up. You wouldn't want to look like an incompetent idiot in front of the entire student body."
"'Incompetent.' That's a big word for you. And I'm sure I'll do just fine," she replied with a fake smile. A horn sounded and the two teenagers whipped their heads around to see Brooke Davis pulling up to the curb in front of Haley's house. Before she left, Haley threw one more dirty look towards Nathan—much to his satisfaction.
"Break a leg. In fact, break both," he called as the two girls were driving away.
After watching them a second longer, Nathan got into his SUV to go pick up Lucas.
He wanted to make sure he was in homeroom on time this morning. He wouldn't miss Haley's interview/humiliation for the world.