This is an AU story. I hope you like it. This chapter is a little short. Enjoy :)

We Are Young

Haley James rushed around her apartment for looking for her nude colored pumps. Almost everything was still in boxes from moving in the summer apartment her and Brooke were renting. "Damn it," Haley whispered. She was going to be late if she didn't find her shoes soon. Today was the first day of her summer internship and she couldn't afford not to have a good first impression. Digging through a pile of clothes that had yet to be hung up in the closet, Haley finally found what she was looking for. She quickly slipped her shoes on.

"Brooke," she yelled from the hallway.

"What," replied a half asleep Brooke.

"I'm leaving now. I'd really like to get organized and completely unpacked sooner rather than later. Hint, hint." She replied while checking her appearance out in a full length mirror.

The only rely she got was a mumbled response that she didn't really comprehend. She chuckled to herself as she grabbed her keys and tote off the counter and headed out the door.

Haley rang the doorbell as she stood out the Scott Manor. She was a little nervous. Haley straightened out her navy pencil dress. It had a high neck and was paired with a thin nude waist belt. Brooke helped her put everything together, being the fashionable one of the duo.

The door was opened by an older man who appeared to be a house staff. "You must be Miss. James."

"Yes sir," Haley relied with a slight smile.

"Come on in dear," he said while opening the door. "I'm Burton by the way. If you ever need anything you can just let me know. I've been working for the Scott's for about 20 years now. I know just about everything there is to know."

"Thank you Burton, it's nice to meet you," Haley said as she walked in the foyer of the house. Haley was amazed as she took in the all of the house. It was impeccably decorated was probably the most beautiful house she had ever been in.

Burton looked amusingly at the young girl whose eyes were wide as saucers. "Right this way Miss. James, Mrs. Scott is in the kitchen."

They walked through the rest of the foyer that turned into a hallway and took a right to the kitchen. Haley took a mental note afraid of getting lost in the huge house. "Mrs. Scott, Miss James is here for her first day of work," said Burton as Deb Scott laid down the paper she was reading.

Deborah Scott was only one half of the richest couple in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her and her husband Dan Scott rose to wealth and prominent societal status after building their small investment company Scott Corporation from the ground up. Along with their two sons, they were hands down the most powerful family in probably all of North Carolina. Haley had made sure do to all of her homework before starting the job.

Deborah Scoot stood up from her seat. Not a hair on her head was misplaced and she was dressed to the nines. "Hello Haley. It's nice to finally meet you," she said while extending her hand.

Haley shook the elder woman's hand. "Likewise Mrs. Scott. Thanks you so much again for this opportunity."

"Call me Deb please. Why don't we go into the living room and we'll talk a little bit more about your job with us the summer"

Haley followed Deb into what appeared to be the main living room and took a seat on the couch beside the older woman.

"Haley as you know we've hired you this summer to basically be my right hand. I serve on many different committees and am involved with several charitable organizations around the city. Things get a little hectic around here during the summer. We host a number of parties and fundraisers. Your responsibilities this summer will be to assist me in organizing and planning all of these events."

"Mrs. Scott, I mean Deb. I've always been really interested in party planning and public relations. I'm genuinely excited to be working for you this summer," said the honey blonde smiling.

"I'm looking forward to what you have in mind Haley and I'm sure that you'll do a wonderful job. In the meantime why don't I give you a quick tour of the estate and we'll get things started."

"Sounds lovely"

Nathan stirred from his slumber. His head was pounding and the only thing he could hear was the shrill of phone ringing from the bedside table.

"What," he answered groggily.

"Nice talking to you too little brother. I'm just making sure that you're not completely self-destructing," said the older brother concerned.

"Calm down Luke. This summer is way different than last. I've finally got my head back on straight." Lucas was always looking after his younger brother. "I just went out for a few drinks with the guys last night. No big deal," Nathan explained as he sat up in his bed.

"So you coming home today Nate?"

"Yeah man I'll be there later. I can't wait to start my ass kissing for the summer."

"Whatever man. Mom's having us all over for dinner tonight at 7. Just make sure you're there."

"Got it, I'll see you later," Nathan said hanging up.

You'd think that being home for summer break would be relaxing for the star of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team but that was far from the case for Nathan Scott. The youngest of the two boys, Nathan felt constantly under pressure. He had shown basketball promise from a young age and his father had pushed him ever since. Dan Scott was a basketball star himself until he was injured at UNC and had to give up his dream. Well he kinda gave up his dream. He's re-lived it through Nathan his whole life.

Nathan ran his hand through his hair as he stood up from the edge of his bed. The movers had taken almost everything from his university apartment, leaving it bare for the long summer. Nathan made his way into the bathroom, stripped his clothes, and started his shower. He sighed as he let the water wash over his body.

He'd messed up a lot but he was determined to be a better man. This time it really would be different.

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