Disclaimer: I don't really own anyone except for the characters not part of tree hill... they were brought to you by my own imagination... everyone else the Wb owns so yeah!

Pairing: is kind of different in this story...you'll see what i mean once you start reading... but you'll learn to deff love the couple! they consist of tree hills best looking male and female around town... heehee

Rating: yeah well its like maybe pg-13 but will have more intense and higher rating moments!

Things you should know:this takes place during "With Arms Outstretched" when lucas walks into the cafe and sees Dan talking with Deb... yall know the scene Lucas gets anoyed and just kind of walks out... well right from that very pin-point the story starts! you all with me?...good...

Chapter One:He made his choice...now she must pay the price

Lucas walked out of his mothers cafe feeling rather down. it was bad enough that Dan Scott always found his way into their lives. Weather through the gym at school or through work at Keith's auto body shop. now he had to come to his own mothers cafe. He didn't belong there. The thought never even registered Lucas' mind when Karen left the cafe in the hands of deb Scott. he never even dreamed that Dan would be there to help his wife. tightening his fists he shook his head with a sigh when feeling a hand tap him on the shoulder. Turning around he was faced with a girl who seemed around his own age.

"Umm can I help you with something?"

He didn't sound mean or the slightest bit rude though inside he felt like screaming for her to leave him alone. he was in no place to meet new people. not after seeing his dreadful father in his own safety zone. furrowing his brows at the girl he noted how beautiful she was. her hair was long and blonde. Almost the same golden color of Peytons' yet this girls hair was straight and shined with brightness. Her eyes the color of the wilderness. A magnifying green that sparkled when you looked closely. Dimples on both sides of her face where he mouth turned up into a smile. She was gorgeous, Brooke Davis worthy yet she seemed a bit more shy towards her beauty. Watching her more closely he saw the color on her cheeks redden from all the attention. Apparently he wasn't very good at hiding his observations. Scratching at the side of his head he cleared his throat before asking once again.

"Is there something you wanted?"

Jumping at his question she smiled in awkwardness and spoke softly.

"You're Lucas Scott."

It wasn't a question. More of an assessment. like she knew him better than he thought. Yet why did she look so unfamiliar to him? Cocking his head to the side he gave a wide grin.

"Yeah I am."

"You don't know who I am. Do you?"

"My apologies but no I don't have the slightest clue."

Not taking offense at his statement she only smiled wider.

"Right. I um... go to Tree Hill. I'm Charlie."

Sticking out her hand in form of greeting he just stood at a stand still. She went to Tree Hill and he had never even noticed her before. God how could he miss someone like her? Her face was breathtaking and her body... Lucas quickly averted his eyes that were currently traveling down the curves of her frame. It wasn't polite to stare he had learned from his mother. Was it polite to ogle? Chuckling to himself he just stood awed from the revelation. Where had she been hiding?

"You shake it Luke. You know some people use it as a way of introduction."

Laughing she watched him snap from his thoughts and quickly grasp her hand. His touch was electric. It sent shivers throughout her entire body. His grip was firm yet comforting and she felt a sense of calm. She knew she could definitely find it in her heart to like this guy. Not romantically of course. She didn't even know him all that well. But from what the guys had informed her he was rather special. Tucking a hair behind her hair she started the conversation she had originally planned.

"Alright well I might as well explain why I just kinda seized in attacking you like that. See you may not know me but I've learned a lot about you these last few weeks. What you like to do, what your family life is like, how you feel about Dan..."

She was going to continue until seeing the look he was giving her. His uneasy exterior was now covered up with a bit worry. Realizing she probably sounded like some freak she boasted.

"Don't worry I'm not a stalker. I've just been hanging out by the riverfront a lot. Met a couple of your friends and seems like they're big fans."

"The riverfront? So you know skillz and.."

Cutting him off she nodded and added.

"Fergie, mouth, junk, yeah we are all pretty close actually. They said you haven't been around much and then we just kind of clicked. They are pretty great guys, respectful."

"Are you sure we're talking about the same people."

Tilting her head back in laughter her eyes sparkled. Then placing a hand in the pocket of her hoodie she continued her previous reasoning.

"Anyway they told me a lot about you and I don't know. I guess I just had to meet you."

She had to meet him? He was taken back by that. No one ever went out of their way to meet Lucas Scott. Well that was before he made the team and was now a rising star. He felt a bit standoffish. This girl seemed truthful and all but something about her made him wonder. After all she practically showed up out of no where to speak with him. Nodding his head listening to her out of politeness she continued.

"I know you're probably thinking I'm some freak girl. But honestly I think you and I have a lot in common and thought maybe it would be fun to hang out."

"Look I would say I have a girlfriend but well I'm not so sure what she and I are at the moment so that would be a lie."

"Right that pretty tutor girl you are always connected at the hip with. I always figured you two were together."

She was talking about Haley. He knew from how she described the tutoring. The same way Brooke always referred to her as. Only with Charlie she admitted the beauty that his best friend held. Brooke never mentioned Haley's looks. She always just called her by tutor girl and never made any other statements of acknowledgement. Grinning at the way she vowed for his friend he quickly remarked.

"No Haley and I are just friends."

"Oh then it has to be Brooke Davis right? No offense but she's not exactly the type of girl I pictured you placing your heart with. But I'm sure there is something good in her right? I have no right to judge after all."

Nodding in agreement he stated simply.

"There's more to Brooke then people think. But no her and I are not dating. But yeah she's the one I was mentioning."

Placing a hand on her hip Charlie squinted her eyes. Why was it that sweet guys like Lucas always went for the Sluttiest girls in Tree Hill. I mean come on was sex really all these poor shlubs were looking for? Rolling her eyes and connecting gazes with his she smirked.

"Well technically she's not your girlfriend yet right?"

"No she's not but I..."

Not giving Lucas another second to argue his claim she snatched his hand into hers and started dragging him along.

"Well than I'm sure she will have no problem with you hanging out with me. Trust me I'm not looking for a boyfriend and no offense but you're not really my type anyway. Now come on. Fun awaits us."

They had been walking for several minutes. Not speaking with one another yet Charlie's hand still grasping tightly to his making sure he doesn't escape. Turning her head behind her in his direction she gave a wink and continued trotting along. She knew he probably thought she was crazy. Hell he was right. But her reasons for this kidnapping experience well was her little secret. She didn't really have ulterior motives. She just wanted his friendship. She heard many things that made her to believe that they could really use one another at some point in their young lives. After all the more friends the merrier right? Walking a few more steps Charlie breathed in the wonderful scent of spring air. This is the kind of weather she loved. Not hot where the sun is beating down on your head but not cold enough to have to wear a heavy jacket. Pulling at the strings on her hoodie she grinned happy that she was enjoying this wonderful day. Lucas watched out of the corner of his eye as this beautiful crazy and quite frankly psychotic girl in front of him took in all that was around her. He could tell that she never took anything for granted. Just by the way she was looking from tree to tree and stopped occasionally to point out different birds. She truly was something different. A good different he wasn't sure but he was willing to find out. After all if she was friends with the river court gang she couldn't be so bad. He wondered how close they really were because even though she exclaimed to hang out with them daily he had yet to hear a thing about her from any of the guys. Why wouldn't they tell him about such a hot girl like her? Scratching his head once again he let the sentence she had spoken earlier repeat in his mind. "No offense but you're not really my type anyway." He had yet to forget that sentence spoken and had been replaying it over and over. He was glad she wasn't looking for a boyfriend but saying he wasn't her type, well what was wrong with him? Why couldn't someone like her be attracted to him? After all Luke thought to be a very attractive guy. And many times both Brooke and Haley had assured him he was of the better looking guys in their grade. So why was she so against his type? Shaking his head and trying to push that from his mind he decided that it was time the silence come to an end.

"So where you dragging me off to?"

She stayed silent for a moment continuing walking along the streets and watching the cars slowly move on by. She smiled at a gray Mini van that held a family of four and waved her hand at them politely.

"You know them?"

Turning back to Lucas she shook her head and shrugged her shoulders.

"No but just thought I'd bring a smile to their faces you know? I used to love waving out the window at passerby's when I was a little kid. I always hated it though when the people never responded. So now whenever I'm out walking along and I see a car full of kids I decide to give a little wave and watch them get all excited. I'm a big fan of kids. I swear I'm gonna have a good seven of them when I'm older."

He just stared. His mouth partly open and his eyes boring into her. He wasn't sure what it was but she was something special. Her beauty she had yet to take notice to. Most girls would be flaunting themselves if they had the body she possessed. And yet here she was acting like she was any other normal person. Waving to little kids in mini vans just to bring them joy. God she was someone most people would pray to be. Yet she wasn't showing any sign that she knew of her greatness. She was blind to see how amazing she was. Lucas wasn't sure what to be thinking. He had just met her a good fifteen minutes ago and already he was finding wonders in her that no other person possessed. He wondered just what she would surprise him with as he got to know her more.

"Okay call me a dork all you want. I'll allow it."

"What?" Shaking his head out of thought he looked to see her biting her lip and cocking her head to the side in a shy playful manner. This made him find her even more sexy.

"Why would I call you a dork?"

"Well because I wave to strangers and I practically kidnapped you and forced you to spend time with me. I pounced on you when you were coming out of your mothers cafe and.." She was about to go on but his hand was preventing her from speaking. He had lightly overlapped his entire hand over her lips stopping her rampage and slowly spoke instead.

"Yeah you got yourself a point there. But dork isn't really the word I was thinking of using. I was thinking maybe more of unique, interesting, exciting."

Taking his hand from her mouth her cheeks reddened once again and she turned to the side to keep him from seeing her wide grin. Her stomach was fluttering yet she was pushing all the butterflies aside. He was sweet she knew this already. He wasn't her type though. She reminded herself. But why wasn't he again?

"Anyway you ever going to tell me where it is you're taking me?"

"Oh right well I figured you'd enjoy it just as much as I do seeing Skillz and all the rest of the guys at the riverfront. So yeah." Pointing to the river court that rested just a few feet away Lucas and Charlie made out the figures of the four guys resting themselves on the court. Taking his hand in hers once again she started skipping her way over to them. For the last two weeks they have been her best friends, family, and big brothers. Charlie never really got along with girls because well they were usually really jealous of her looks, skills, and attention she won from the guys. Basically she was every girls nightmare and that caused her to be a little bit shun by them. But it didn't really bother her all that much. She easily got along with the male crowd and seriously what girl in her right mind wouldn't love being close with a bunch of sexy looking fellahs? Dropping Lucas' hand when making out the figures of her favorite men she dashed onto the court and screamed out loudly.

"The party has arrived. Miss me fellas? I brought a little guest. Hope you don't mind." Feeling overjoyed with happiness she walked on over to mouth first dropping a kiss on his cheek and then moving closer to skillz, Junk, and Fergie. Within seconds Lucas watched as some of his best friends held this girl to them. They all seemed to have a different sense of closeness with her and he felt just a bit out of place. For once in his life he was the outcast of the river court. Had it really been that long? His eyes following every move Charlie made he watched skillz tightly squeeze her body in his arms and even drop a soft peck to her lips. For a minute he thought maybe they were together. Maybe that's why she had said earlier Lucas wasn't her type but then as she was once again placed in another's arms she repeated the same actions only this time kissing Fergie on both cheeks instead of his lips.

"What's up baby girl we been missing you on these here courts." skillz spoke placing an arm around her neck as she just averted her eyes and boasted out.

"Been busy. You four guys aren't the only men in my life you know. There is a lot more of Charlie to go around this here town."

Scoffing Fergie replied in a low tone.

"But you know dat aint right. We treat you the finest and you know it to be true. Just say the time and place baby I can fill all yo needs."

Giving a groan she pushed his chest away from her and laughed loudly. Then glancing to Lucas she gestured for him to come on over. He walked to where the rest of them were standing and reached out to greet each of his friends.

"Skillz, Fergie hows it going. Junk my man." Pulling Junk into a hug they patted each others back in the traditional male hug and parted.

"Yo Luke its bout time you got your scrawny ass back here. We been waiting to school you on a game of ball. How bout it? You and Fergie take it?"

"Dude I'm out." Junk replied running on over to join mouth at the bench. He was covered in sweat. It was apparent they had already been playing for sometime now. Frowning Luke questioned.

"How's this gonna work? How bout two on one? You and Fergie?" He questioned and looked to the guys. Skillz just disagreed and replied.

"Nah You take Fergs I got ma girl here. We can whip yo white behind."

As skillz revealed this Charlie licked her lips and quickly removed her hoodie. Then taking a hold of her white cotton under shirt she too raised that as well. All guys looked as she exposed her tone stomach to them and was left standing in a white sports bra. Lucas took a gulp as she grasped the ball from the pavement and then looked back over to Skillz.

"Actually I was thinking bout being on Luke's team. Me and him against the two of you." She pointed to both Fergie and Skillz and then smiled proudly at Lucas.

"You sure you got game right?"

He just did a sort of Chuckle and stood guard in front of Fergie. Making sure he had a good block on him they started the game and skillz came forward in front of Charlie. She dribbled the ball from each leg to the other. Passing it through her left and then on over through her right. Skillz looked down smirking as his eyes soared her entire body.

"I see there is a advantage to be yo opponent huh?"

"You can look all you want baby. Just don't start touching." As soon as her words were out of her mouth she managed to bounce the ball in the space between skillz legs and catch it on the other side. Then with a simple jump in her step she managed to sore the ball straight on through the net. Jogging past Lucas she sent him a quick high five and continued back in the game.

They had been playing a good hour already. Sweat had been dripping from each of their bodies and the guys couldn't help but watch every move Charlie continued to make. Her body glistening with moisture made each of their mouths water. Mouth too was sitting on the sidelines forgetting about reporting each play and instead had his eyes focused on the girl. Lucas had removed his shirt a while ago which made Charlie lose her game just a bit. She was far to shocked from the muscles the boy held. His body was of a building and her face flushed just with the thought of running her hands down his broadened back. Clearing her head and focusing back on the game she heard loud music booming from a car and a horn beeping. Averting her gaze upward she saw the light blue buggy pull onto the grass and a young bouncy Brooke Davis exit the vehicle. All eyes were on her as she walked on over. They could tell she was curious as to who Charlie was and the thought made her smirk. Brooke Davis was growing jealous of her. What a wonderful feeling Charlie thought inside. She felt her stomach ache though as she watched Lucas drop the ball and make his way on over to Brooke. Breathing a heavy sigh of release she looked down at herself. Who was she kidding. Of course Lucas preferred Brooke. She was all made up, and beautiful, the hippest new clothing, and she probably smelled a hell of a lot better. Wiping the sweat from her forehead she retied her pony tail and walked a bit closer to the couple. She heard them whispering words. Brooke asking who the blonde was and him replying nonchalantly it was just some friend of the guys. Then when she heard the words of "I promised her I'd hang out with her for the day. Keep her company." and then the following "I'd much rather spend time with you though." Charlie felt weak inside. So there it was. Lucas made his pick. He wanted to be with Brooke. Who was she to blame him though? He already had tried explaining they had sort of a thing going on. Why did she think that would change once he got to know her more? It wasn't like Charlie wanted a relationship out of all of this anyway. She just wanted his friendship. But maybe that was to much to ask for. Realizing what she ought to do Charlie quickly looked to the guys before reaching for her cell. Hitting a few buttons she made the ringer start signaling off and cursed loudly.

"Shit that's my boss. I umm.. better take this."

Walking a few steps away Skilz, mouth, fergie, and junk all watched with amazement as she carried on a fake conversation with herself. They knew what she was doing and they thought wonders of her for it. Walking back over she placed a hand to her head and sighed.

"Luke I totally had a brain malfunction and kind of forgot that I had offered to take the evening shift at my job. I umm... can we take a rain check on this whole hanging out thing?"

Looking from Brooke back on over to Charlie he felt excitement. It wasn't that he didn't want to spend time with Charlie because she was great. But him and Brooke were getting to know each other better and he knew that they were leading places. He didn't want to just bail on Charlie but now it seemed like things were working out anyway. He would still get to be with Brooke and not hurt Charlies feelings. Oh things were so simple sometimes. Acting as if he was a bit disappointed he spoke.

"Oh that sucks. Yeah we can definitely hang out some other time. You need a ride. Where you work?"

"Yeah, no... I'm good. I can just walk from here. Plus I have to make a quick pit stop at home first. Don't worry about it."

Truth was she didn't even have a job of employment. She was just going to head on home. Cringing she looked to Brooke and smiled. She didn't know her that well. Maybe she wasn't as bad as everyone. Why not be nice to her. After all Brooke never did anything to hurt Charlie.

"You're really pretty you know. And that top...its gorgeous. Maybe I can borrow it sometime." Giving a wink towards Lucas' way and one more smile to Brooke Charlie looked to the guys and nudged her head in the direction of home.

"what do you say guys, walk me home?"

"sure peace out Luke." Junk nodded as the other guys just gave a simple wave. They weren't mad at him or anything. They just wish they could have made him see how special Charlie was. They didn't like him with Brooke Davis. She brought about to much change. They liked Charlie and they knew she would be good for Lucas to have in his life. She was good in all of their lives. Walking with her quietly Mouth finally spoke up.

"Why'd you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Come on girl he's talking bout that whole boss shyt yo tried pulling on Luke. Why'd you do it?"

"Guys come on. You could tell just as much as I could he wanted to leave with Brooke. I didn't want to stand in his way."

"But yo a fool. Brooke aight and all but yo so much more Dawg."

The others nodded with Skillz point of view and that caused Charlie to smile. Reaching out to bring them all into a hug she whispered.

"You're the only guys I need in my life. Lucas will come around eventually and if he doesn't... then I'm okay with just the four of you."

"Aww girl yo gonna make a black man shed a tear."

Throwing a head back in laughter her phone began to ring softly the tune of "My Immortal" from evanescence.

"Who da hell is dat?" Skilz wondered loudly. That was a pretty heavy song to put as a ring tone. Usually people put upbeat and popping music. Not sad teary eyes emotional shit. Biting her lip she replied softly.

"Its home."