A Scott Family Portrait
Hey Guys! Hope you enjoy my story. It's different but has all you're fave characters from the best show, One Tree Hill. I also threw in a few new ones in the mix. It's an AU kinda story I guess. I'm from Australia so if there are errors to do with the school system or something or wrong terms for certain things please excuse them. I Obviously don't own One Tree Hill or it's characters. But Sam and Jason are mine. Please review, like it or not and let me know!
Kind of a Little sister fic but so much more! Involves Nathan and Hayley, Lucas and Brooke/Peyton, Deb and Dan, Karen and Keith, Jake and Peyton and Sam and?? You'll have to find out.
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Planet
"Ladies and Gentleman, we have a nail biter here tonight. There are 2 seconds left on the clock and Scott has just been fouled at the shot. The Pearls are on top by 1 point and it has all come down to this. It's all down to Scott to win the game and keep the Wildcats undefeated season afloat."
The stadium is packed as I step up to the free throw line. I flicker my hands and shake off my shoulders. Silence. I take a deep breathe and…
"The first shot is up….and its good! The game has been tied! But it's this next shot that really matters."
The crowd's excitement is quickly silenced for my second shot. I reassure myself that I have made this shot hundreds of times before as I put my feet to the line. I look over to my Dad in the crowd who winks at me. I put up the shot…
"It's up, it's going! It's going out of court! NO GOOD! Tie game. Scott has one again let us all down when it matters most. What a disappointment."
As I look around I am alone. Everyone has left me.
I jump up in my bed and blink a few times. 'Again?!' I ask myself as I throw myself back down and cover my face with my pillow. My alarm clock reads 6:58 and knowing there is only 2 minutes left for sleep I try and make it a good 2 minutes.
"Goooood Morning!' my step Mom overemphasizes the good part as she bursts into the room and proceeds to open all my curtains. It's her morning ritual. I try to pretend I can sleep through it as she goes on about my breakfast getting cold.
You know when you're like kinda asleep but not really and it's just so peaceful? You're kinda dreaming but you can control what's happening because you're sorta awake? I love that feeling. I live for that feeling. After Deb leaves me alone I usually get to that point.
"Sam, I want to leave 10 minutes earlier today so c'mon get moving!' My eldest brother ruins my state of bliss on a regular basis.
"Lucas!' I call after him. He sticks his shaved head into my room.
"God Luke you're so ugly with that hair! Why the hell did you shave your head again?!' Lucas had blonde hair and it looked nice, but he shaved it off for some unknown reason and its just…eww. I'd kill for blonde hair! Kill! And here he is shaving it off!
'Please tell me you did not call me back here to criticize my hair. You've made your position on my hair quite clear, thank you.' He is so patient with me.
"I had that dream again' I told him sitting up in bed.
"The miss the shot at the buzzer one?" he asked sympathetically.
"It's the third time this month, it's really starting to freak me out".
He offered a small thoughtful grimace 'It's your subconscious trying to tell you something.'
"That I'm going to let everything down or that I should just quit basketball 'cause I suck at free throws?"
"I think its more to do with you being afraid of letting people down.'
"Oh Ok." He turned to leave but I called after him "Thanks Dr Phil, hey next time you're with Oprah tell her I send my love!'
"Shut up! And get up.' He laughed as he made his way downstairs.
Although I was wide awake by this stage I got back into bed and waited for the final stage of my getting up ritual. It just wasn't a day at my dad's without it. 7:30, right on cue I heard the heavy footsteps come up the stairs and make their way to my room.
"Samantha Karen!' Came the boom, "You better be up!' My dad stormed into my room, came over to my bed and ripped my blanket off me. "Get up now!' he almost yelled 'this is getting to be ridiculous!'
I slowly rose from my bed and flashed him my 'less than impressed' look.
"You've got 15 minutes to get downstairs and have your breakfast which Deb has made especially for you. And wipe that look off your face before I do it for you.'
I grabbed my clothes and headed to the bathroom, "Dad, how many times a day do you threaten me with physical violence?" I laughed.
"Too many, I know. But one day I'll follow through with it and you just won't know what hit you!'
"Yes I will,' I went into the bathroom and closed the door just enough to stick my head out 'and then so will social services.' I quickly closed the door but not before I saw him smirk.
"You get away with so much more than your brothers ever have, you know that?' His question didn't require an answer and he made his way back downstairs. I knew it anyway.
There are certain perks of being the youngest and only girl in a family. Well my Dad seems to believe so. My brother Nathan calls me "daddy's little girl' like it's a bad thing. I think the job has more advantages than disadvantages. All parents have their favorites, when they say that they love all their children equally, it's a lie. Believe me. My dad favors me. My Mom has a soft spot for Lucas and Deb obviously is Nathan's biggest fan. My step dad Keith swings on a weekly basis, we are all his nephews/niece but Luke and I are also his step kids so I guess it's hard for him to have a favorite. Confused? Me too. My family situation is a tad complex. Just ask anyone in Tree Hill. They seem to know a lot more about it than me. It sucks living in a small town.
In a nutshell: back in the day my Mom, Karen and Dad, Dan were a couple in high school. The same one I'm at now strangely enough. My Dad was a star basketball player and so when high school finished he got a full scholarship to college. Before he left my Mom found out she was pregnant. They both decided abortion was the best option as they were only young. They also chose to go their separate ways. My Mom stayed in Tree hill and opened her own Café. My Dad when off to college, met Deb fell in love and in about 2 months had her knocked up too. Was he a charmer or what? But it wasn't happily ever after cause my Dad wrecked his knee and lost his scholarship. He and Deb decided to do the 'right thing' and married. They moved back to Tree hill to raise their child. My Dad was quite surprised that my Mom didn't abort their child and now was with his brother Keith, my uncle. My Mom gave birth to my brother Lucas and Deb gave birth to Nathan within months of each other. My Dad has been a part of Lucas's life from the beginning through. Both couples agreed it was what was best for the boys. Bizarre right? That's not even the most screwed up part. I'm still to answer for here you see. Somewhere and some how, about two years later, my parents had a rekindled night of passion and I was the result. Keith was away for work for about 2 months at the time so there was no question who my dad was. Deb and Keith obviously wouldn't have been happy about it, but they sorted it all out. That is one thing I do know, because these days we live as one big happy family. Lucas and I alternate parents every week. My Mom and Step Mom are business partners. We have a big family lunch every Sunday with the whole crew, its when we do the swap of me and Lucas or as my parents call it, the 'tag team'. Somehow we managed to make the most peculiar situation relatively normal.
I showered, did my hair and made myself presentable in my designated 15 minutes and went downstairs to meet my family in the kitchen. The four of them were sitting around the kitchen counter eating breakfast. We have a dining room with flashing dinnerware but only ever eat at it once a week; Family dinner night on Fridays. Even our big Family lunch on Sundays, which is at my Dad's every second week, is eaten at the less formal dining table. My Dad's house is freaking huge!
"In record time! Nice work. Now lets go.' Nathan stood to leave. While Lucas is extremely patient with me; Nathan, not so much.
'No, I've made breakfast and Samantha must eat something before she leaves the house." Deb told Nathan sternly but I got the feeling it was more aimed at me.
"Why are you in such a hurry to get to school anyway Nathan?' My Dad asked suspiciously. Nathan hated school; he was only still there to play basketball. He is obsessed. "I hope it has nothing to do with basketball Nate, there are other things in life you know?"
"Oh Dan, you were exactly the same at his age, leave him alone.' Deb flashed Dad a knowing smile. She is always sticking up for Nathan.
"It's not basketball. I have a math test so I have to met Hayley. She's going to help me prepare.' What a lie. Nathan couldn't care less about any math test.
But my parents look convinced. God, parents really are naïve.
"You know Nate, you've got the girl! You can stop the tutoring!' Lucas teased as he got up and headed to the door. I thanked Deb for breakfast and followed him. Nathan kissed his Mom and joined us.
"Forgetting something?' my Dad called as we reached the door. I ran back as Lucas rolled his eyes and Nathan chased me into the kitchen. I quickly kissed my Dad and Deb on the cheek. Much to the amusement of Deb and I, Nathan planted a sloppy one on the side of Dad's face.
"Thanks for that Nate!' Dad laughed as he wiped his cheek.
They called to us to have a good day as we jumped into Lucas' Green BMW M6 Convertible. A 16th birthday present from my Dad. Nathan got a blue one. I can't wait 'til my 16th in 3 months; I'm counting on a hot pink one. Keith says the way I drive I won't be getting my license until my 30th birthday. Whenever I ride with my brothers I get shafted to the backseat, but I'm not complaining. The car is sexy!
"So Nathan,' Lucas inquired 'why such a hurry this morning? And the real reason because no one in this car loves you enough to believe that crap you pulled in the kitchen.' We all laughed.
"That obvious? Me and Hayley are cutting to get piercings.' Nathan flashed his goofy grin.
"Bullshit!' Lucas exclaimed, "Hayley James, skipping school is enough but her, and I quote "Jabbing an unnecessary metal pole through her face"?? What have you done to that girl?"
"She's just having fun, leave her alone." Nathan seemed proud of himself.
"What piercings are you guys getting?" I pipe up from the back. I try to play it cool but I was secretly happy I had Nathan for at least a month of blackmail.
"Well I'm getting my tongue done and I'm hoping Hayley will get hers too but I think she'll just get upper ear or something discrete."
"Brooke has her tongue done, man it's good.' They both laugh and I shutter at the thought. I hate that they think they can tell each other things like that in front of me like I don't get it! I'm almost 16 for god's sake.
"Dad will go ballistic Nate.' I try and get the subject way from there quickly.
"He won't have to know, will he?" it was more or a threat than a question. I simply shook my head.
"But it is Family 'Deb try and cook a roast' night" I try again.
'Oh yeah' he pondered. I hoped he would come to his senses.
"Oh well. I just won't talk much.' He was too confident most of the time.
"So anyway guys, plans for the weekend?' I asked sitting forward in my seat to be between them. Lucas turned to make sure I had my seat belt on. He is such a grandpa.
"Well Nathan will be grounded. I'm going to Brooke's after dinner tonight. By the way Nate, is Hayley coming tonight to the family dinner? Coz I asked Brooke but she'll want Hayley there."
"Yeah she'll be there.' Nathan was daydreaming. I couldn't wait till I had my first serious boyfriend to invite over for family dinner. It's like Noah's Ark at the moment and I'm Noah! I'm working on it. I've been working on it for a while now, but this Saturday night was going to change all that.
"So after my game on Saturday which I know you both will be attending, then your game after that, what's on? Vegas' party?" I ask innocently.
"Yeah for sure!" Lucas looked at me in his mirror, "how did you know about that?'
"Vegas invited me!' I tell him proudly.
"Oh no, well you're officially uninvited.' Welcome back Nathan.
"Sorry but you can't do that' I say stubbornly as Lucas pulls into a car park at school.
"Yes I can, it's a senior party and you're a sophomore. You're not coming.' Nathan was such an ass sometimes.
"Whatever!' I said dismissively as I got out and made my way to my locker.
"We will talk about this tonight!' Nathan called after me.
"Good idea. At the family dinner. What do you think? before or after we discuss your new tongue ring?' I shot back angrily. He was such hypocrite. Lucas would be against me going too but he is at least more rational and will talk to me about it. He usually talked me out of things but I was going to this party. I had made my mind up and nothing would stop me.
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"Please Jason! I need you to come with me! I can't turn up by myself, plus I need an alibi.'
"Ask Jess or Hayden!"
"They already said no, plus you're my best friend!'
"Do you realise what you are asking of me here? To go against your Dad, who, by the way scares me enough but hey! Add in Lucas and Nathan as well!' My best friend Jason was such a square sometimes.
"My Dad won't even know, I'll say we are just hanging out at a friends, which isn't a complete lie. And don't worry about Lucas and Nate. I've got them under control." It was lunchtime and I had been nagging him since I saw him in the morning. I knew he would eventually crack.
"I'll think about it.' He finally gave me some hope. "Why is it so important that you go again anyway?'
"My boy will be there!' I said cheerfully.
"Your boy hey? What have I missed?'
"Nothing yet but if you don't come Saturday you'll miss it!' I guess I get my confidence from Nathan.
"What makes you so sure he is as into this as you?' he asked
I smiled and pulled out my cell phone. I went to the last message in my inbox and passed him the phone.
"So I hope I'll cya this w/e at Vegas'? May be tricky with you're bro's tho hey? A few minutes will still be worth it, it's killing me! Cya soon xx"
"Convinced?' I enquire almost boastfully.
"Why don't you have his name here, why 'Mystery Boy?'" he laughed.
"Just in case someone snoops in my phone I guess.'
"Mystery Boy makes me feel better then. We will make an appearance on Saturday night.' He was confident all the sudden.
"Why the sudden change of heart?' I ask surprised.
"Because you're brothers will go after him before me!' he laughed at his own joke and walked off to his next class.
"Hey wait Jason!' I called after him. "Can you tell my brother's I'll meet them at home. I can't be bothered hanging around your training and listening to Whitey bitching at me.'
He nodded.
"And Jason,' I stopped him again. "Have I told you lately that I love you? There is no one above you! You fill my heart…'
"I know.' he interrupted with a laugh and walked off.
I had a double English on a Friday afternoon and then I usually go and watch Ravens practice. Jason just made the ravens this year and he tries so hard. Nathan says he has potential but he lacks confidence. So I usually show up to cheer for him plus then I get a lift home. But I had practice last night, I play in the one tree girls team, the Wildcats. Whitey is our coach too and he was on my back last night about not trying hard enough or some crap. I can't be bothered with hearing that all over again. He says as Captain I should 'set an example and work twice as hard as everyone else'. Nathan, as the assistant coach agrees. Whatever. There are more important things in life than basketball.
English is my favorite subject. We are studying poetry at the moment. I'm not very good with poetry. We just got an assignment today. We have to read Birches, a Robert Frost Poem and write a 1000 word essay on what it means to us. Riveting stuff. I figure Lucas will help me out with it's meaning. Because from my interpretation it's about a guy who likes to swing on tree branches and I can't write 1000 words about that.
I decide to walk to Mom's café and say hello, as well as catch a lift home with Deb. I pondered my assignment as I walked with my ipod blasting in both ears. Mom and Dad told me I had to take school more seriously and I've been really trying lately. Lucas is naturally really smart and Nathan has basketball but I am average at school and I'm not good enough to go anywhere with basketball either. My Mom is always talking about college and it worries me. I don't know what I want to do yet.
I reached the familiar shop and walked in. The after school rush had slowed, I must walk too slowly. Hayley, Deb and my Mom were all behind the counter.
"Hey guys!' I smiled tiredly as I jumped up on a stool.
"Hello sweetheart!' my Mom enthusiastically leaned over the counter and kissed me on the cheek. 'How was your day?'
"Same old. Boring.'
"Oh I'm sure it wasn't that bad.' My Mom was too cheery sometimes.
"You didn't want to watch practice today I take it?' Deb asked. "Did you have a fight with one of the boys?'
"Nah, just couldn't be bothered.'
"You look tired' Hayley added.
"See you're going to bed too late, we might have to put it back to 9:30.' Deb pondered out loud.
"That's still her bedtime at our house.' my Mom joined in.
"Well her father and her made a deal that if she got up properly she could go to bed at 10 but she isn't keeping up to her end of the bargain so we'll have to change it back.'
I hated it when they did this. Had their parenting discussions about me in front of me. Especially my Mom and Deb. I hated having four parents sometimes. I couldn't be bothered arguing with them. That was useless; I'd just work on my Dad later if I needed too.
"Even too tired to answer back? Wow! You are exhausted" Hayley edged herself in.
"So Hayley how was your day? What did you get up to?' I just remember about her and Nathan's plans. I smiled spitefully warning her to shut up. Knowing I obviously knew she shut up.
When Mom and Deb went into the back Hayley lifted her sweater to reveal a naval piercing. She giggled like a 5 year old with her hand caught in the cookie jar and she made me laugh.
"Hayley James, you're just a rebel without a cause!" We both laughed. Hayley is great. She is my favorite of my brother's girlfriends. Which basically only eliminates Brooke. I guess we'll get to that later.
Deb and I left soon after as Deb had to get home to "try" and make her roast. It was times like this that I remembered why I was a vegetarian. Deb is the worst cook on the planet. As Deb set off into the kitchen to make her concoction I headed upstairs to work on my assignment. I smiled to myself as I reached my room. Tonight was going to be interesting.
OK guys, what do you think? Review and let me know. This Chapter was basically an introduction to characters and such. A lot more action to come. All Characters should be fairly involved. Read on to find out how the family dinner goes. What is Sam's problem with Brooke and who is mystery boy?
