Lucas has been locked in the house for a week. Press and media were all around the house to see him. Thankfully the house had a gym and a swimming pool indoors. The only time he went out of the house was at night to met up with Skills and the guys and sometimes to work at TRIC.

Skills introduced him to Haley James. They instantly clicked. They were already best friends and talked about books and music as they had the same interests

Haley was over to keep him some company.

"What is Tree Hill school like?" He asked

"Just like every other school. It has its cliques. The jocks, the emo's the nerds and the loners. Oh and your brother is a jock who just broke up with his girlfriend because he slept with someone else." Haley said.

Haley was one of the 5 people who Lucas told his secret to. She is just so nosy and you can't say no to her.

'Can I see it" she asked him. She was already indicating the scar on his chest.

"No, its disgusting."

"Please, Lukey, I really want to see it and I won't say anything." Like he could say no to her. He pulled up my top and showed her the wound on his chest.

"Its tiny compared to the scars on your back but its still disgusting. So how did you get your scars?" he became upset

"Hey, can we not talk about this."

"Come on Luke, you gotta open up, talk to me what happened when you were there."

"I said I don't want to talk about it."

"Fine, but one day you will open up to me one day."

"I will, but not right now okay?"

Haley left an hour later. They talked about school and how she aimed to get at least a straight 4.8 GPA. His aim was to leave everything behind and turn over a new leaf. Start fresh.

He was dreading school tomorrow morning. Everyone was going to look at him and say, 'look at the homeless guy' and 'he doesn't deserve to be here.' He had every right to be here. Dan Scott was his father and he should at least get to stay here.

He didn't sleep at all that night. He couldn't. Dan was never at home anyway. Bringing up his name made me angry. He never spent time with not that he want to spend time with him. He wanted him to at least take notice of him instead of using him as a plan.

Maybe it was time to close his eyes...

Flashback: Lucas POV

The gunshot went off. I saw my parents. I saw myself across the room looking at them. Lying on the floor.

A vivid red colour pouring out of them. Seeing them there again was unbearable. I had to wake up.

I looked to see myself. My top was covered in blood from my mother and my father.

"Harry, why did you do this? This is not you!" I saw myself crying. I had so much anger seeing the killer there. I want revenge.

"I had no choice Lucas," Harry sincerely said.

"There is always a choice." I shouted. Tears streamed down my face fast.

"Not this time Lucas, I'm sorry."

The gun shot went off. I looked the man behind the gun. He didn't feel guilty, he look relieved.

When he walked out of the room I saw the three bodies lying there, lifeless.

He woke up sweating everywhere. His pillows and sheets were soaking wet.

Lucas looked at the time and he realised he was going to be late for school. he showered, then quickly made breakfast and walked towards the school.

Yep, Haley was right. Tree Hill High is like every other high school. It has its jocks, cheerleaders and its nerds. Lucas walked through the double school doors and everyone started staring at him. They were whispering:

"That's the homeless kid."

"His parents abandoned him when he was younger."

"He's smoking hot" he heard one of the cheerleaders say. Lucas smiled as he walked closer to his locker.

Peyton Sawyer has had a tough life. Her mother died when she was younger and her dad always being away. Finding out she was adopted and seeing her birth mom. That was hard for her. But this right now was the easiest thing doing. Breaking up with Nathan Scott.

She saw her friend walking out of the janitor's closet.

"Brooke, It is not even 9:00 yet and I find you in the closet with some boy."

"What? I was bored." She said innocently. Peyton could only laugh at the head-cheerleader. "Anyway we have to find you a new boy."

"We sure do." Peyton wanted something different this year. Not just sex but someone to love. Brooke Davis also wanted to find someone to love. She was sick of the 5 minutes of the closet with a boy or meaningless one night stand.

"Well, we be better get into boy searching." Brook said as they leaned against Peyton's locker. "What about him." Peyton looked over to see a brown haired boy talking to new freshmen

"No, he just wants sex especially if he has every small girl around his finger."

"Pun intended" Brook said laughing when she realised Peyton said something dirty for the first time without actually meaning it. Brooke stopped when Peyton glared at her. "What about him" Brooke pointed to a guy who was sure hot but one problem.

"He already has a girlfriend."

"What about him" Brooke pointed to another guy.

"He has small hands so you probably don't want to know what else is small." Peyton and Brooke both laughed.

'Hmm... All the hot guys are already taken or I've already screwed them." Peyton laughed at Brookes remark.

Peyton started talking about how she really wants a year to have no drama. However when she saw the boy who walked through the double doors. She stared at him. He was sexy and cute at the same time. Tall, 6"2, blond scruffy hair that her fingers would love to run her hands through.

Peyton locked her eyes with his blue ones.

Peyton saw lost in them. Just like hers. She saw anger in them. Just like hers. She saw lonely in them. Just like she had but was gone when she looked at him. She felt a connection. She was begging herself to get to know him.

Brooke looked at him. Probably one of the hottest guys she has lied eyes on. She wanted him and wanted him badly. "He's smoking hot" She said. Peyton couldn't agree with her more.

Lucas Scott was walking towards the pretty girls. He didn't even acknowledge that they were the prettiest girls in the school. He just wanted to get to his locker put his books away and head off to his first period.

The girls looked at him as he was walking over to them. He was heading straight for them. Now was the best time for her to introduce herself.

"Hi, I-I...um" Peyton couldn't speak. She was looking in his eyes. She felt his sadness and his anger vibrating straight into her. He was something else.

"Peyton Sawyer speechless, never thought I would see the day" Brook laughed.

Lucas stood in front of them. "Sorry, I think thats my locker"

"Finally I get a new neighbour. The other one was a pervert." Peyton said still looking at Lucas.

Lucas was struggling to open his locker. "Here let me help you with this" She said as put her hands over the lock and opened it.

"Thanks"

"So whats your name hot stuff" Brooke said

"Obviously you do not read the newspaper?"

"Reading?" Brooke laughed. "Reading is for dorks" Peyton gave Brooke a glare because she likes to read. "Except for you best friend" Peyton smiled. "So who are you?"

"Im the homeless kid, you know the boy who Dan took in." Lucas said coldly

Brooke was speechless. No one has ever talked to Brooke that way. But let alone that the new hot guy was once homeless. "Oh, I'm sorry. I think we should go, best friend."

Brooke and Peyton were walking silently to class. Unable to explain what happened at the locker.

Lucas Scott was completely lost. Emotionally and physically. He had no idea where we was going in the school. He was meant to see Haley in the morning but obviously she forgot.

Lucas was walking when he saw an empty basketball court with a basketball lying in the middle. He couldn't resist but going and shooting some hoops.

Next thing he knows he is running towards the hoop for a lay up.

"You should be getting to class, son" A man with a deep voice called out behind him.

"Sorry, I couldn't resist. It was an empty court and I just had to play." Lucas said staring at the hoop.

"How about you should come to the tryouts tomorrow. You don't seem like a bad player."

Lucas turned to see the old man.

"Lucas...Lucas Scott. Is that really you." he said

"Uncle Whitey."

Whitey walked over to Lucas to pull him into a hug but he rejected.

"I am really sorry for what happened to you father and mother. I didn't think I would ever see you again."

"You too. How long has it been?"

"Almost three years. You know last week, I went to New York to look for you. I couldn't find you anywhere. But luckily your here." Whitey told the blonde boy. "You better get to class."

"Yeah, I am late." Lucas said looking at his watch

"Hey, Lucas, if you need anyone to talk to I am here."

"I will and please do not tell anyone about my secret." Whitey nodded.

Lucas walked out of the gym and walked towards his class. He was about to walk in when he heard a voice behind him.

"So you are my dad's charity case." The black haired boy stated.

"Nathan Scott." I said.

"I saw you talking to my girl earlier. You better stay away from her. Otherwise you are asking for trouble."

Lucas laughed. "What can a spoilt rich boy do to me? Is he gonna hurt me? Oh no, I am so scared." Lucas said sarcastically

"Look man, just stay away from her." Lucas knew he didn't know the truth and he wanted him to know.

"Oh by the way, you really should ask your dad why I am here." Lucas said. "You should be surprised that your dad keeps secrets."

"What are you talking about." Nathan said. "I know why you are here. Your just a kid from the streets so my dad helps you to become running for mayor."

"Nope thats not the real reason. The secret will destroy you if you knew. And I do not think that your little brain can cope with that."

Lucas saw the rage in Nathan's eyes. He knew he was going to do something stupid and he would let him. "Do not talk to me ever again" Nathan retorted.

"You need to know the truth. But its not my place to tell. Just talk to your dad." Lucas said

"Leave me alone and do not get in the way."

"Father like son," Lucas shouted after him.

Nathan Scott was really confused what Lucas was talking about. His words didn't leave his mind "You should be surprised that your dad keeps secrets" Those words were replaying in his head. He walked over to his friends sitting in class.

"You okay Nate, looks like someone needs a good fuck." Becky smiled at him seductively. Her and Nathan were friends with benefits.

"Not today, okay."

"Wow, Nathan Scott turning down sex. This day is getting weirder and weirder." The brunette said.

'What do you want Brooke." Nathan said sternly. He was always afraid of Brooke.

"Stay out of Peyton's life and everyone is going to be happy." She said "Okay?"

"No, I will get her back. She always was the best in bed."

"Is that all you care about Nathan, Sex? Peyton doesn't want that anymore, she wants you to love her instead of her being used as some sex toy."

"Its only a matter of time before she takes me back. They always come running back"

"Gosh Nathan get your head out of your arse. You always were a jerk."

"You will make sure that we get back together."

"What if I don't"

"Then I would tell her the secret between us."

Brooke knew he would tell Peyton what happened between them. She doesn't want to lose her best friend and she will if she knew what she did to her.

Brooke sat in silence for the rest of the lesson. She will make sure that Peyton and Nathan will be together even if she had to take the new boy out of the picture because she knew that her best friends mind is only thinking about the blue eyed boy.

At lunch Nathan went to go see his dad for answers at the car dealership.

"Nathan its a surprise to see you here." Dan was confused why he was here and he knew it must of been something to do with Lucas.

"Dad, you know the kid that you brought from New York." Dan nodded. "Well he said something to me and I haven't got my head round it."

"What did he say Nathan," Nathan did say anything. "You can tell me anything. I'm your dad"

"Can I tell you anything? I mean you have been keeping secrets from me?" Nathan waited to see his reaction

"I am not keeping secrets from you." Dan said. However, his son knew when he kept secrets from him.

"Cut the crap. What is the real reason he is here."

Dan stayed silent. He didn't know what to say to his only son. Well the only son he cared about. Dan was annoyed what his other son told Nathan

"Dad, why is he here?"

"The secret will destroy you if you knew. And I do not think that your little brain can cope with that." Nathan stayed quiet for a while until everything clicked.

Nathan started to laugh, laughing harder every time he thought about it. To be honest he did not know how else to react.

"What's funny son."

"He said the exact same line you said. Then when I left he shouted something." Nathan paused. "He said Father like Son"

Dan hated Lucas before, and he hated him more now for telling Nathan he hid secrets from him.

"So I want to know the truth. Who is he?

"His your brother, Nathan."