Hey. This is my first fanfiction so i hope you all like it. it is based on the movie Love and Basketball, but with a Naley twist. Before you read here are some things you should know: Brooke is Haley's older sister. Lucas is not related to Nathan, nor is he best friends with Haley. Haley is obsessed with basketball. -
"FIRST QUARTER-1981"
Residence
Nathan Scott, eleven years old, dribbling a basketball in front of Jake and Tim, also eleven. He sports a "Bobcats" jersey and some serious swagger.
Nathan Swish! That's "HORSE" Nathan walks to the end of the court far away from the basket and goes to take the shot. Tim You can't make that.
Nathan Watch me.
Nathan shoots and the ball goes in.
Nathan That was to easy.
As the boys are talking and joking around, Jake sees someone walking up.
Jake Hey, look, Nate.
Nathan follows Jake's eyes, to a beat-up pair of Converse All-Stars approaching from next door. Walking in the kicks is a young kid in a T-shirt and Tuff-skins, and a lakers cap pulled low. A moving van is parked in the driveway.
Jake Nate, I thought you said only girls were moving in.
Nathan That's what my Mom said.
Jake You think he can play.
Nathan Nah, I bet he sucks, like Tim.
Nathan and Jake start to laugh while Tim looks on upset.
Tim Hey! Shut up!
The Kid stops at the edge of Nathan's driveway.
KID Hey.
Nathan Hey.
KID Can I play?
Tim: No Jake pops him as Nathan continues Nathan: You any good KID: Yeah, I'm good.
Nathan looks the Kid up and down, then finally agreesNathan: Alright, you and Jake gainst me and Tim.
Nathan tosses the Kid the ball. The Kid pulls off the baseball cap. Long, curly blonde hair tumbles down, framing a soft face and bright eyes. She is Haley James, eleven years old.
Tim: Ah man, he is a girl.
Nathan: Girls can't play basketball.
Haley: I bet I'm better than you Nathan laughs derisively as Haley walks to the top of the driveway.
Nathan(whispering): What a dog.
Haley shoots him a glare.
Tim: I think she heard you.
Nathan: Nuh uh, they could only hear dog whistles.
Haley starts to dribble. Tim whistles as he walks backwards, guarding her. She throws up a shot. IT'S AN AIRBALL. Nathan and Tim crack up. Jake rolls his eyes.
Nathan grabs the rebound and shoots. Swish.
Nathan: One, zip.
He rolls the ball to Haley. She starts dribbling and again,
Tim just backs up with her. She passes to Jake. Tim and Nathan collapse on him, leaving Haley open under the basket. Trapped Jake has no choice but to pass it back.
Haley catches the ball and throws up a shot. It banks off the backboard...AND DROPS THROUGH THE NET. The boys look at her in shock. Haley smirks tosses the ball back to Nathan.
Haley: One, up.
Nathan: That was just a lucky shot.
Nathan easily dribbles by Jake and lays up the ball. He throws the ball back to Haley.
Nathan: Two, one.
Haley dribbles. Tim plays her a little tighter. Haley bounces the ball through his open legs and lays up the ball.
Haley: Two, up.
Nathan can't believe it. Jake cracks up.
Jake: Wow Tim she dogged you man.
Tim: Shut up.
The game continues, with Nathan and Haley trading baskets for their teams. Nathan grows agitated with Tim, who is unable to stop her. The score hits nine, nine and Nathan has the stands at the top of the driveway, ball in hand. Nathan: Point. Nathan dribbles through his legs, then pops an outside shot.
The ball bounces on the rim...and rolls off.
Nathan curses as Haley grabs the rebound and clears the ball. Tim moves to guard her, but Nathan shoves him off.
Nathan: No, I got her.
Nathan defends. Haley smiles back at him.
Haley: Told you I was nice. I'm going to be the first girl in the NBA.
Nathan: I'ma be in the NBA. You're gonna be on the sideline as one of my cheerleader.
Haley suddenly passes to Jake, sprints for the basket.
Nathan stumbles, giving her a step. Jake throws it back.
Nathan knows he's beat as Haley goes for the winning lay-up.
In desperation and following his dad's advice to win by any means necessary, he swings at her for the hard foul shoving her off balance. The ball flies from her hand as she crashes to the ground face-first. As she grabs her cheek, blood seeps through her fingers. While the other boys stand frozen, Nathan stares down at her, his eyes wide with fear...and regret.
SO THAT'S THE FIRST CHAPTER. REVEIW AND I'LL POST THE NEXT CHAPTER.