Disclaimer: I do not own One Tree Hill or its characters they belong the Mark Schwahn and the CW.
Neither do I own the song used for the title of this story it belongs to Gavin De Graw.
Chapter Two
What's My Name
Nathan Scott loved his life. At 22 he was one of the hottest new stars of the NBA, and was nearing the end of his second season with the New York Knicks. His first season had been a dream start to what promised to be a stellar career. Nathan has been lucky enough to sign with one of the top agents in New York, and had scored numerous endorsement contracts for everything from basketball shoes, to sporting apparel, to men's cologne. Nathan's first season culminated in him being named Rookie of The Year. His performance on the court along with the products he endorsed made Nathan hot property. He was in constant demand, it seemed that everyone wanted a piece of Nathan Scott. He had fast become a favourite of the gossip magazines and tabloids, he had even been dubbed 'Hot Shot Scott,' both for his on court form and his good looks. They loved to report where he had been and who his latest conquest was, and Nathan had not disappointed them with his playboy ways. It was simple really, men wanted to be him and woman wanted to fuck him. It had always been that way, even back in High School, and it was something he had certainly taken advantage of over the years. Of course it helped that he was hot, at 6 foot 3inches he was someone who stood out in a crowd and not just because he was tall. He had dark cropped hair and gorgeous blue eyes and the body of a Greek God.
Yes Nathan Scott loved his life.
Nathan had arrived early at Madison Square Gardens, home of the New York Knicks, ahead of the game tonight against the LA Lakers. After going in the players private entrance, he dropped his bag in the locker room and made his was to centre court. It still amazed him even after nearly two full seasons in the NBA, the feeling he got when he walked onto the court. Nervous and excited all at once, but there was a calm that came over him and he knew this was where he was meant to be and what he was meant to do. He walked around taking it all in, it was peaceful at the moment but in a few hours time that would all change, the fans would arrive, both for and against the Knicks, the TV crews, the media and then game would start. Nathan headed towards the players lounge where he decided to chill out for a bit and catch up on the latest sports on ESPN. He was sitting there watching the TV when the door opened and a couple of his team mates walked in. Anton 'Skills' Taylor and Tim Smith walked over to where Nathan was.
"Hey, guys what's up, ready for tonight," Nathan asked the duo.
"Nate dawg, I don't know how you do it man, a different chick every night, how do you keep up," Tim asked referring to yet another article in this mornings paper about Nathan and a model (or rather the third different model that week).
"More to the point how does he keep it up," Skills added with a grin.
"Very funny guys, don't you know not to believe everything you read," then thought about it and added, "Ok well maybe most of it, oh and trust me Skills that is not a problem," Nathan said with his trademark smirk.
"So man, really three models in a week, what are you like the new Hugh Heffner," Tim wanted to know.
"What can I say, they want to fuck me so I let 'em, no strings, I feel so cheap," Nathan told his two friends, going along with them. The conversation between the three cut off by Nathan's cell ringing. "Nathan Scott," he said to whoever was on the other end.
"Nathan, Ricky here I have an invitation to the launch of the new Ice Vodka for you," his manager Ricky Lewis told him and Nathan rolled his eyes, the guy was a pain in the ass, but he was good at his job.
"Ricky, not sure if you know, but I kinda have a big game on tonight, LA Lakers ring any bells," he said.
"Nate no worries the party doesn't start 'til eleven thirty," Ricky said then added, "Oh, and Nate no need to worry about a date I have one arranged for you, some hot singer," he finished. He then went on to tell Nathan he would send a car for him after the game.
As much as Nathan loved all the hot girls his manager was hooking him up with, he was beginning to get, well board. Yes the girls he dated were hot, and yes they were easy, but they were really only after what his name could do for them, which had been fine for a while but he was over it.
Then there were the phone calls from his mother asking when he was going to settle down with a 'nice' girl. That did not stop Karen Scott from mentioning it every time they spoke. Nathan really was not ready for that yet as he was only 22, and he did have a reputation to up hold.
"So Nate another hot date tonight," asked Tim
"Yeah some singer who obviously needs to raise her profile, lets just hope it' s not Brittany Speers," Nathan told the two.
The rest of the afternoon past quickly and soon it was time for the pre-game warm ups. Nathan was felling pretty good, his form going into the game was great, in fact the whole team's form was pretty good they had won the last four games and were on track to make the play-offs. But they needed to get through tonight first.
He knew it would be tough and that he would probably be triple teamed all night, but that was fine by him because the only thing he loved more than winning was a challenge.
The Knicks were down 47-41 at half time and their coach was NOT happy, during the third quarter they did better and finished that term level with 65 each. The fourth quarter was neck and neck with the lead changing numerous times. With just seconds on the clock the score was 81 each when Skills passed the ball to Tim, who then bounced the ball up the court and passed the ball to Nathan who leapt up to slam-dunk the ball, and get the win. He hung on the hoop for a second before dropping back down to the court. He landed awkwardly though, and heard something pop in his knee, he dropped to the floor grasping his knee, bringing it toward his stomach the pain was intense. Nathan knew straight away he'd done something bad.
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AN: Thanks to those who reviewed and read my story. I appreciate it, so here is my second chapter hope it was ok.
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Next chapter we find what happened to both Nathan and Haley.