I'm just really disappointed in the lack of OTH fanfiction nowadays so I thought, why not I write some? I came up with the idea for this story after watching the 40s episode, (obviously). I really wished they extended Naley's story, so here ya go!
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From the moment he saw her, up on that small stage, with atrocious and disgusting men whooping at her, telling her they "want a piece of that talented ass", he immediately fell head over heels in love with her.
It wasn't even her stunning looks that caught his attention, (although you should not misunderstand, she was the most gorgeous thing that he has ever laid eyes on). No, it was the angelic voice that came from her beautiful, luscious, pink-tinted lips. He stood there. In the corner of the room, just mesmerized by her. He could not take his eyes off of the lovely figure that stood before him.
Nathan Scott was a 23 year old bartender at his best friend Lucas' cafe. He was not a rich man, for goodness sakes he rented out a room in Lucas' apartment above the club. He was an only child and a son to a single mother named Debra. Nathan has never met his father, and really does not care to. He abandoned Nathan and his mother when he was just a baby. Nathan Scott is an intelligent man, with the right graces and manners. He is respectful and kind to everyone. With his tall, tanned muscular build, slicked back raven hair, and piercing blue eyes, he was what some would call a "perfect man". However, Nathan did not agree so.
He would say that he acted like any respectable young gentleman should in the 1940's. Nathan thought that he was too quiet, and too shy. Which is why he had joined the U.S. army about a year ago. He had been through all of the training camps, and was just waiting for his unit to be called up for duty. Nathan hoped that when he came back from the war, he might have better luck in the love department. Love was always a hard subject for Nathan because he had nothing to offer. He was poor. He was shy. He was a nobody. Looking up at the stunning woman before him, Nathan knew he could never be with a girl with such fine grace and class such as herself. He was a nobody, and she was most definitely a somebody.
He was shook out of his daydream by an exasperated Lucas. He cleared his throat and focused his attention back to his extremely pissed off best friend. He had to put all of his focus and energy into the problem at hand. They were there for one reason, and one reason only. To talk to Dan Baker. God, even the name gave him chills.
Dan Baker was the most feared man in all of Tree Hill City. He's lied, cheated, stolen, and killed, and yet the old jackass still is not in jail. The man covers his tracks well. Dan has a son as well. Julian Baker. No one is really afraid of him, he just listens to Dan's orders and follows him around like a lost puppy. But Dan however, well everyone is afraid of him. No one ever dares to get on Dan Baker's bad side. Well, all except one.
Unfortunately for Nathan, that one happens to be his best friend, Lucas Roe. Lucas is the son of Keith and Karen Roe. He is the smartest, funniest, and most respectful man that you would ever meet. All of the ladies swoon over the rich, blond haired beau. He is rather dashing and polite, but he also has a daring and risky side. Hence, the on-going what you would call "fight" between him and Dan.
You see, when Lucas' father Keith died, his mother Karen ran away to grieve. Leaving the club to Lucas to take over. Ever since Luke has been in charge, he has tried everything in his power to bring in more customers to Karen's Cafe. The only obstacle that has ever been in the way is Dan's club, The Comic Club. Nobody knows why it's called that, "It's nowhere even near comical. More like frightening." Nathan thought. As for the reason for standing in the creepy shadows of said Club, well that would just be another one of Dan's tricks to try and make Karen's go out of business.
The two friends were suddenly pushed forward and led to a room in the back of the club by two muscular men. Nathan took one last glance at his breathtaking beauty from afar, and stepped into the shadows of a room.
"Well, well. If it isn't Mr. Lucas Roe and his little boy toy." Dan said, smirking at Nathan. "I'm not here to play games Dan. These rumors are ridiculous, and you need to stop at once." Lucas growled angrily. "What rumors we didn't make up anything" Julian sneered looking at the two men like they were pieces of meat, unworthy of his time. "Asshole" Nathan thought.
"The rumors about Karen's having rodents and roaches. That is disgusting Baker. Uncalled for and certainly not true" Lucas said, surprisingly extremely calm. "We never did such a-" "Now, now Julian the man isn't a complete idiot. He does have some common sense." Dan said, interrupting his son. "Let me be blunt. We did make those up, and hell we'll certainly make up more in the future. Drink?" Dan motioned to the whiskey bottle in front of him. Leaning forward and pouring himself a glass. "Never mind, you won't appreciate such a fine tasting liquor. Did you know that-"
"Dan, cut the crap. Whatever you want, the answer is no." "Oh but Mr. Roe, you haven't even heard my proposition yet." Dan said with a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I don't care, the answer is no. Stop with the rumours. You have your club and I have mine, let us leave it at that."
"Whatever you say Mr. Roe."
Just as the two young gentlemen were getting up to leave there was a slight knock on the door. An older man walked in, he must have been in his fifties, wearing a faded grey suit, his three pieces of grey hair combed over his head, and a cigar between his teeth. Over all the man looked shady and disgusting, but that is what most of the Comic Club's employee's looked like.
"Mr. Baker, Ms. James is done" he said with a sly smirk.
"Send her in" Dan ordered.
The man walked outside of the door and quickly returned, dragging who must have been Ms. James by the arm.
Nathan felt his breath catch in his throat. It was her. She was even more stunning up close. She had deep chocolate brown eyes that he could get lost in, and dark brown tresses that stopped a little below her shoulders. She was petite, but perfect. Nathan realized that she looked to be in pain, the man's grip on her arm was extremely tight. That's when Nathan took in the rest of her appearance. She was wearing a very low cut short dress, with her chest hiked up to her ears, and her long legs out in the open. She looked extremely uncomfortable. You could see the nervousness in her eyes.
Haley James felt like she was standing naked in front of all of the men. She was uncomfortable and in pain. Haley hated working at the Comic Club. She felt like a prostitute. The only thing the men cared about was her body, not her voice. She wished she had never come to Tree Hill City. Haley loved the small town, but her place of work was a nightmare. She needed to leave soon.
Haley scanned the room of men, trying to wiggle out of the man's grip. Her eyes landed on the two tall men, standing in the middle of the room. The first one, was tall and lean. With sandy blonde hair, and light blue eyes. He looked quite dashing, but not someone she would be attracted too. He looked quite annoyed but had a warm stance, making her know that he was friendly. Then her eyes wandered over to the other man. She was speechless. He was the most handsome man that she had ever laid eyes on. He was taller than the other man, and had a muscular tanned build. He had dark raven, slicked back hair, and bright piercing blue eyes that she could get lost in. This man was by-far the most gorgeous man she has ever seen. She was brought out of her thoughts when her disgusting boss began to speak to her.
"Well Ms. Haley James! Why don't you join us for a drink, and then maybe later you can join me for a little something else?" Dan said with a smirk as Haley slightly jumped, knowing exactly what he meant.
Nathan cringed. How dare he be so disrespectful to a woman. It disgusted him. Poor Ms. James having to deal with men like him all day.
"This is Mr. Lucas Roe and Mason Smith, they own Karen's Cafe across the street."
"Act-Actually my name is Nathan, Nathan Scott" he said, speaking up for the first time since he walked in.
"Haley James. It is nice to meet you Mr. Roe," Haley spoke, giving Lucas her hand for him to kiss, as every gentleman does. She turned the other man, known as Nathan,
"Mr. Scott." The moment he took her hand in his, they both felt a spark. Nathan brought her hand to his lips, kissing it ever so softly and never breaking eye contact. They lingered a bit before letting go. This did not go unnoticed by a certain Lucas Roe.
"Well, i am sorry to have to say this but we must be going. Nate," Lucas spoke looking at him, "Shall we?"
Nathan was at a loss for words. There was an angel in front of him, and he could not find his voice. Haley, noticing this, looked down and blushed a slightly rosy tint.
"Nate." "Yes- yes of course. Dan, Julian," Nathan said, acknowledging them, "Ms. James, it was lovely to have of your acquaintance." He said staring deep into her eyes.
"You as well Mr. Scott" said Haley, a little disappointed that the tall, handsome gentlemen would now be leaving.
"Well, nice talk Baker, I hope we have come to an agreement." Lucas said, striding out of the room, Nathan in tow.
Nathan lay in his room staring up at his ceiling. Ever since he left The Comic Club, he could not get Ms. James out of his head. She was gorgeous. He wished he would have said more. Asked to maybe see her again, find out more about her, even if she might have liked to step out with him sometime. Nathan needed to see her again, but how?
He could not just walk into her place of work and act like one of those perverted men, no, he was too much of a gentleman to do that. Nathan spent hours racking his brain for any way to see his beauty again. Eventually, he drifted off to sleep, dreaming about the day when he might see her again.
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