Chapter 2

The Jock And The Cheerleader

Nathan Scott was currently standing in front of his locker with his head firmly planted against it. The day was only partially over and he was thoroughly exhausted as the constant practices and games were starting to take it's toll on his worn out body. He loved being involved with sports but at times like these when his body had zero energy and all he wanted to do was sleep, he seriously contemplated quiting and focusing solely on school. It really didn't matter if he played sports or not, he wasn't some brain dead athlete who relied on his sports abilities to get him admitted into college. He was a shoo in for any college he wanted as he remained in the top percentile of his graduating class.

"Hey there sexy, Brooke whispered in his ear. I was wondering if you would consider being my sex slave. Your girlfriend would never have to know, it could be our little secret.", she giggled as Nathan smiled at her.

"You see as tempting as that sounds, Nathan playfully joked, I love my girlfriend very much. I would never ruin what we have for a fling, even if you are hot", he winked.

"Good answer", she said as she pulled him into a steamy kiss in the middle of the hall.

"Get a room!" they heard someone yell as they continued to enjoy the steamy kiss they were currently engaged in.

"Hmm, Nathan said as they both broke apart breathing heavily for some much needed air. What did I do to deserve that?, he asked. Not that I'm complaining."

"Nothing special, she said. You are just the most awesome guy a girl could ask for. Did I mention you are sexy as hell and a terrific, mind blowing, lover", she said while nibbling softly on his lower lip.

"I'm sexy?, you're sexy. In fact I think we should get out of here and I'll show you just how sexy you are", Nathan said.

"I wish, Brooke said. Everyone is waiting for us on the quad and if we don't get out there soon lunch will be over."

"Fine with me", he said.

"Later I promise, but now lunch, she laughed as Nathan groaned. Don't be such a baby."

"I'm not, he said. I'm just tired."

"Why?, did you sleep ok?", she asked concerned as she lightly brushed her hand across his chest.

"I did. It's just that practice is really wearing me out and there seemingly haven't been enough hours in the day during the last couple of weeks."

"Ok, she said. I won't bother you about our date tonight. I want you to get some rest straight after school and I'll see you tomorrow."

"No, I want to take you out. I'll be fine."

"No baby, you need rest, she said kissing his forehead. I will let you slide tonight, but only this time", she laughed.

"If I agree, you have to come over tonight and sleep with me", Nathan said.

"Sleep with you? That's not resting", Brooke teasingly smiled.

"Baby , I meant sleep, sleep, but now that I think about it, what you suggested doesn't sound so bad. I think I will be well rested by tonight."

"You're terrible, you know that. I love you anyway."

"I love you too, he said. Now how about lunch, I'm starved."

"Ok", Brooke agreed as they walked hand in hand out to the quad to see everyone giving them knowing looks.

"Where were you two?", Jake asked while smiling.

"Oh I know, I know. I give you the janitor's closet for one thousand Bob", Peyton joked.

"Do you two ever stop?", Jake asked.

"This coming from the guy who was caught with his pants down in the school's library", Nathan said as the group laughed and Peyton buried her head in embarrassment.

"Oh you should have seen my father's face when my mother told him Peyton was suspended for indecent exposure, Haley laughed. I think my father aged ten years alone in that moment."

"I avoided my dad for weeks after that", Peyton said.

"Yeah well at least Peyton didn't get the be careful with your body and heart speech. When my mother found out I was sleeping with Nathan, she needed a month of unlimited body massages to calm her fragile nerves", Brooke laughed as Haley shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

"My father damn near threw condoms at Nathan and I quoting the ever so popular "No glove , No love", Lucas laughed.

"That's awesome, Jake laughed earning a glare from Peyton. What?, it's funny."

"Ok enough please, Haley begged. I think I have had enough mental scarring for one day, don't you think?"

"Aww, what's the matter nerd , too much info for your virgin ears?", Nathan joked.

"Actually yes?", Haley laughed sticking her tongue out to a smiling Nathan.

"Don't worry Hales, Brooke said. Riley Smith could take care of that", she winked.

"You know what ?,Hales was right. Change of subject, Nathan said. The day Riley Smith touches her they might as well cart me off to jail, because I'll kill him."

"Soprano", Haley reminded as both Jake and Lucas cast their eyes downward focusing on their lunch trays.

"You guys are pussies", Nathan said noticing as they remained quiet.

"No, we just value our lives. I fully intend on making my high school graduation", Jake said.

"Don't be so uptight baby, Brooke said. Riley is perfectly fine and when he asks our Hales out , you better not interfere", she warned.

"When? Don't you mean if?", Peyton asked.

"Yeah Brooke, just because he has a crush on me doesn't mean he's going to ask me out", Haley said.

"Oh he will, you'll see. Even if I have to give him a little nudge, Brooke said. I have the perfect first date for you both too."

"What is that?", Peyton asked knowing Brooke always had some crazy idea.

"The sophomore dance, it's perfect. Riley could take her and that way the three stooges won't have to worry about him putting moves on her because she'll be surrounded by dozens of classmates."

"Brooke, Riley's a senior. Why would he go to a sophomore dance?", Nathan asked.

"So what, she said. Hales is a sophomore and he'll want her to have good time, so he'll attend the dance."

"Pretty nice plan , Cheery, Luke complimented. It could work."

"Thanks, Broody, Brooke said. You see this way our Hales will be completely safe and she still can go on her date with Riley."

"I still don't like it, Nathan said. What about when the dance is over?"

"Nathan, you worry to damn much, Peyton said. She'll be fine. Won't you Hales?"

"Perfectly, besides we are getting a little ahead of ourselves. The boy hasn't even asked me out yet", Haley said.

"I told you, he will. Now is everyone ok with this?", Brooke asked mainly talking to the guys.

"I am", Jake said.

"Me too", Luke agreed.

"Peyt?", Brooke said.

"You know my answer, it's fine."

"Ok, she said. Well that leaves you baby. Will you agree to let Haley go on the date without interference?"

Nathan scrunched his face up in anger as he was outnumbered and if he agreed or not Haley would probably still date Riley.

"Ok, he agreed, but I don't like it. Put that on the record, I don't trust the guy."

"No offense Nate, Luke said, but there are not many people you trust."

"With good reason", he said.

"Ok now that's settled, Brooke said. We have to get Riley to ask you to the dance and then get you ready. I'm going to make sure you look smoking Hales. Riley won't know what hit him", she smiled.

"Oh lord", Haley said. What had she gotten herself into. At least Riley could possibly help take her mind off of a certain dark haired, blue eyed boy. She didn't know how this would work , but she was willing to try anything to get her feelings for Nathan to disappear, even date a million guys if she had to.

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