So I know I've only just started my first story, but this one just came to mind. I'm sorry if updates are slow, but I do have two stories now.

DISCLAIMER: Nope, One Tree Hill isn't mine.

Nathan strutted down the hallway as he made his way to his locker. He nodded to the people who weren't exactly his friend, but also not unpopular enough to be ignored, and high fived his friends. Sometimes he would throw in an occasional wink or his signature lets-hook-up nod to the attractive girls. He noticed Lucas just down row from him talking to a girl. He'd see them together before, but he wasn't sure who she was. He was surprised too because she wasn't exactly unattractive.

"What's up, playa!" his best friend Tim said leaning next to his locker.

"Just say hi, Tim," he rolled his eyes. He looked back over at Lucas again, and noticed the girl walk away.

"Hey, whose that girl Lucas is always with?" he asked Tim. Tim looked over to see who he was talking about.

"Don't know," he shrugged, "Why? You feel like slumming?"

Nathan scoffed and shoved his friend, "No. I had a better idea."

He threw his arm around Tim, and filled him in as they walked down the hallway. He knew exactly how to bring Lucas down.

OTH

Haley jammed the last of the files into the drawer, pushed it shut, and locked it. Her free period was almost up and she was the last one left in the Tutor Center. She walked over to turn off the radio but paused when she heard the song that came on. She still had ten minutes so she decided to crank it up a little bit. She smiled and started dancing to one of her favorite songs.

Don't you, forget about me
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't you, forget about me.

She threw her head around, dancing the same dance that Molly Ringwald had in The Breakfast Club. As she turned in circles, she hadn't noticed someone standing at the door. She nearly knocked over a table when she jumped back. She quickly shut off the radio.

"Can I help you?" she said out of breath.

"Not with my dancing skills, that's for sure," Nathan smiled walking into the room.

She rolled her eyes, and ran her hand through her short brown hair.

"You're Haley James, right?" he asked.

"Yeah?" She replied. What did Nathan Scott want with her?

"Looks like you can help me then," he told her, "You're my tutor."

She laughed, "Yeah, right."

"No really," he said handing her a slip of paper. Sure enough her name was on it.

"Sorry," she said handing the paper back to him, "Lucas is my best friend."

"I'm sorry too, then," he said giving her his most charming smile.

"You'll have to find someone else," she said grabbing her bag off the table and heading for the door.

He quickly intercepted her, "Look, there is no one else. I'd be fine if there was."

"If there 'were'," she corrected him crossing her arms.

He couldn't help but laugh at her, "See? You're helping me already."

"I can't help you," she said again trying to head for the door. He cut her off again.

"Can't or won't?" he asked.

She looked at him for a moment. She couldn't do it. Lucas had been there with her for everything. She couldn't betray the only person who stood by her through her worst times.

"Won't," she stated before brushing past him.

Nathan sighed. This was going to be harder than he thought.

OTH

"Hazing?" Haley asked as she walked with Lucas on the quad.

"Yep," he said, "They ruined my clothes, destroyed the river court, and refuse to pass me the ball."

"Do you think they'll let up anytime soon?"

"Not with Nathan as their ring leader," he said shaking his head, "I'm sure it's only begun."

"God," she said, "You know he actually…"

Something stopped her. She knew it wasn't a big deal to tell Lucas about what had happened in the Tutor Center yesterday, but something inside herdidn't want him to know.

"Actually what?" he probed.

"Nothing," she covered, "He's just an ass."

He seemed satisfied with this answer and dropped the subject.

"So," he said as they sat down at their table, "How have you been feeling?"

Haley sighed dramatically, "And I thought you could actually make it a whole two days without asking me."

"Come on, Hales," he said playfully pushing he shoulder, "You're my best friend, I worry."

"I'm fine, Luke," she told him, "The doctor said that I was looking good the last time I saw him."

"When's your next appointment?"

"Three weeks," she saw the look he gave her, "You're not going!"

"But," he began but she cut him off.

"I'm not letting you skip school again for one stupid appointment," she said firmly.

"Fine," he huffed, "But if you change your mind…"

"I know," she smiled, "Thanks, Luke."

"You know what I don't get though?" he said suddenly.

"What?"

"You missed a million days of school, but you're still ahead of everyone in our class."

"That's because I'm a genius," she said as a matter of factly, "Duh."

He playfully ruffled her hair, and they laughed as they continued their brother-sister banter.

Nathan watched their exchange from afar. He could see exactly how much Lucas cared for this girl. He had to get to her. It was the only way he knew would bring Lucas down.

OTH

Haley looked at the clock as she awaited Lucas at the café. He was supposed to come by after basketball practice, but he should have been here by now. She sighed and walked over to the door to flip the sign from open to closed.

"Still no sign?" Karen asked.

"Nope," she said, "Maybe he forgot. I'll just see him tomorrow."

As she turned to grab her bag from the counter, she heard the welcome bell ring. When she looked at the door, she found a sweaty dirt-stained Lucas standing there.

"They're lucky that Keith is a mechanic," he said storming over to the counter and sitting down.

"Luke, what happened?" his mom asked putting down the dish she had been washing.

"Let's see," he said, "My ass of a brother decided to flatten the front tires of my car so I couldn't leave practice."

"Are you serious?" Haley asked.

"Yeah," he said fuming, "So, I had to call Keith to come tow me and now here I am."

"Guess that means they aren't letting up anytime soon?" she sighed.

"They're going to keep at it until I quit," he said and then looked at her with most serious look she had ever seen, "But I'm not going to let them win."

"Lucas, you should tell Whitey," Karen said, "He won't let them keep this up."

"Nah," he said, "That'll just make it worse."

Haley sat in silence. She knew he wouldn't like what she was about to do, but she needed to do it. He had done so much for her; she needed to return the favor. She threw her bag over her shoulder.

"You know what," she said, "I'll see you tomorrow. Bye Karen."

She quickly ran out the door before either could reply. Karen and Lucas gave each other a confused look. What was up with her?

It didn't take her long to find Nathan's house. It was bigger than all the rest. She swiftly made her way up the driveway and began banging on the door. Nathan opened it after a few seconds.

"What's up?" he asked leaning against the door frame.

"I know I'm going to regret this," she said, "But I will tutor you."

He perked up, "That's great!"

"But only on three conditions…"

He nodded and she continued, "You have to work around my schedule. I don't care about your social life. I have a lot going on and you need to remember that I'm volunteering to do it."

"Alright," he said.

"Two; Lucas does not find out about this. Ever," she emphasized.

Again, he nodded.

"And three; you leave him alone," she said, "No more teasing, hazing, and you actually treat him like he's your teammate and pass him the ball."

"No problem," Nathan smiled. He wouldn't need to haze anymore with his plan set in motion. He knew this was the trick. He was finally going to get that punk of his ass and his girlfriend back.

"Good," she said finally, "We'll start tomorrow. Meet me at the pier at 7:00 a.m."

"Why not the Tutor Center?" he asked confused.

She scoffed, "Yeah and risk Lucas seeing us? No way. The pier, take it or leave it."

"See you in the morning," he smiled at her.

"Okay then," she said skipping down the stairs.

He couldn't help but smile as he watched her petite frame disappear down the driveway. She was kind of cute. No, he told himself, this is strictly to go after Lucas. He could do this, couldn't he?

A/N: Alright, so just so no one is confused, I'll explain a few things to you. Haley's hair is short, like it was in the beginning of season 5. You may notice some familiar scenes. I used some scenes from season 1 but it isn't going to be the same plotline, although it is set during the middle of their junior year. You will eventually find out why Haley goes to the doctor, so be patient. It also stats kind of slow so just wait for the next few chapters to really judge. Reviews are appreciated. Thanks (: