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Chapter Two

What was this bullshit? Dan Scott was sitting in the stands watching his son cozy up to that kid. This had to be part of the plan to get him off the team. Dan was still fuming over what had occurred in the hallway and could not believe that Nathan blew him off like that before the game. He had been ready to go into the locker room and drag Nathan out, until he realized that Nathan was probably trying to get Luc- that kid to trust him. All the same, when the team walked into the gym and Nathan started warming up with him, Dan felt the blood in his veins turned cold, Nathan was never supposed to have any contact with him. Everything Dan had done over the years to achieve that goal suddenly seemed pointless. It better be part of a fucking plan.

Unaware that he was being observed, Haley had the perfect angle to keep an eye on him. She had always thought Dan was supposed to have a good poker face. Maybe he didn't think he needed it now because almost every feeling he had was flickering over his face. The anger and irritation was expected; the fear she saw was not. She couldn't figure out why Nathan and Luke warming up together would make Dan scared, and since she couldn't figure it out, she tucked that knowledge away for another time.

"Let's go white!" Haley started cheering, causing both Nathan and Luke to glance over at her, Luke with his usual grin and Nathan with a look of curiosity.

Turning back to the hoop Nathan shot the ball and smirked when it swished in without touching the rim. Glancing over at Luke he saw Luke make the same shot about two feet over.

Deciding that Luke should have some info on the other team Nathan pulled Lucas aside, "I know that you haven't played against the Mustangs before but they aren't that good. They can't set a pick for shit, their defense is nonexistent, and they only have one consistent scorer. Williams is who we have to watch out for, he can hit those three's all damn night, but if we shut out Williams we got them easy."

"Got it," Luke flashed a grin at Nathan, "thanks man."

Nathan nodded and the jogged back to the bench since the game was about to start.

"Okay boys, remember to watch Williams. You got this"

"Ravens on three, Tim."

"One Two Three, Ravens!"

Nathan went to the center of the court for the tip off. While the rest of the guys fanned around him ready to catch the ball.

"And the Ravens win the tip off! Nathan Scott tips the ball to Lucas Scott who gets in an open position. He puts it up for a three! And it good! Ladies and Gentleman, for the first time ever we have two Scott brothers starting as Ravens, let's see if they can live up to their name!"

The pace of the game was kept fast, and seeing the Scott brothers playing so well together excited most of the home crowd. There was a notable exception in their father, who, despite the excellent game his son was playing, was seething in silent fury. The plan was to freeze him out, not fucking assist him the whole night. Nathan's moron friends aren't even doing what I told them to. He's got to find smarter friends.

"Last minute, Ravens up by 28, and you got to wonder what took Coach Durham so long to have both Scott brothers on the court. They are both tearing it up in here tonight. Here we go, last play. Smith to Nathan Scott, who's defender is screened by Lucas Scott, Nathan Scott is open for the three! And it's good! Ravens win by 31! Leading scorer Nathan Scott with 29 points, followed closely by Lucas Scott with 23! This is Mouth McFadden, see you at the next game on RavensHoopsdotnet."

"Lucas! Oh my god, you did so good!" Haley jumped on Lucas and went to give him a hug when Lucas picked her up right off her feet and twirled her around the hallway outside the locker room.

"That was one of the best games of my life, Hales. I don't know if I can describe how good it felt."

Lucas kept twirling Haley, "Haha, looks like you're showing me Lu-"

"Ahem."

Lucas and Haley looked over and saw Nathan Scott waiting there with Peyton Sawyer, who looked noticeably irritated. Lucas set Haley down, but swung an arm around her shoulders.

"Hey, I just wanted to let you know that there is going to be a party at my beach house tonight. It's going to last pretty late, so if you get a chance you should come."

Luke looked at Haley, they had made plans to watch a movie after the game.

Sensing that Lucas wanted to bring his girlfriend, Nathan hurried to add, "You girlfriend's invited too." He smirked when he felt Peyton stiffen next to him. Ha, knew it would piss Peyton off.

Haley noticed the smirk, but thought that it was directed at her and the "your girlfriend" comment. She didn't know Nathan, but she had the distinct impression that he was laughing at something.

Lucas had started laughing, while Peyton and Nathan stared at him strangely.

"Sorry, haha, but Haley isn't my girlfriend, just best friends." Haley sent a tight smile to the two of them. "Oh I'm sorry I didn't introduce you guys. Peyton, this is my best friend Haley James. Haley, this is Peyton"

Nathan stepped up to Haley before Lucas could introduce him.

"Hi. I'm Nathan Scott." He holds out his hand for Haley to shake.

Hayley reaches out to shake his hand, "Um, yeah, I know. I'm Haley.

Haley pulled back from Nathan and moved to shake Peyton's hand. As soon as Haley moved back to Lucas, Peyton started pulling on Nathan's arm.

"Can we go now? I promise Brooke we would give her a ride to the party, so we still have to find her."

Whooo-heeeee, looks like Peyton is more than a wee bit jealous of Luke's hot friend. He had never seen her in such a rush to get away from Lucas. Nathan couldn't help the grin that exploded onto his face. "In a minute, so Haley, you're coming to the party too right?"

"Um, I'm not sure. Maybe."

"Well you should, damn it, Peyton stop yanking on my arm. If you need to find Brooke that damn bad, go look for her and I'll meet you at my car."

"Fine!" Peyton angrily took off down the hall.

"Sorry about that guys."

"Uh, that's okay Nate," Luke look extremely uncomfortable as he waved the apology away.

"So about that party, say that you guys will come?"

Luke's raised his brow at Haley, she made a face while nodding her agreement.

"We'll be there man, don't know how long we'll stay though."

"Great, well I better go find Peyton and Brooke. See ya later."

As he walked around he turned, "Bye Haley, see you at the party."

Lucas and Haley were walking back to Luke's car in silence, when she realized she forgot something in the gym. After telling Luke she'd see him at the car, she went to find her school ID. She walked quietly through the doors, but before she could climb up the bleachers she heard Dan Scott's voice coming from the area where he had been sitting during the game. She didn't really want to talk to him, so she decided to wait until he left. She didn't think he would want to stay in an empty gym much longer.

She cringed as Dan got louder, boastfully talking into his phone.

"Yeah, of course he has a plan. I told him what he had to do, didn't I? I know he's going to get that kid off the team."

Pause

"Of course it's going to work, he's my son isn't he? He wont fail."

Pause

"Shut your mouth, never call that kid my son. I have one son."

Pause

"Oh yeah? Sure about that are you? Well if you're sure how about bet on that?"

Pause

"Yeah, yeah. Okay so we're agreed 10,000 if Nathan can get that kid off the team by December."

Pause

"Yeah, well that'll teach boozy from interring from where he doesn't belong."

Dan laughs as he got up from the bench and walked out the other door.

Once he left Haley sat down in shock, all of Nathan's friendliness was a trick. He was going to do something to hurt Lucas. SHIT. Lucas had been so happy tonight, she hated knowing that she was going to be the one who took part of that away from him. She got up and walked over to where she had been sitting and got her ID. Then she slowly walked out of the gym, postponing her eventual meeting with Lucas where she was going to have to tell him.

Lucas got into his car and threw his gym bag over his should, jumping when he heard a voice yelp.

A very female voice.

Before Lucas could turn around he felt a soft hand caress his shoulder, and when he did turn around he saw something he never expected to.

The captain of the cheerleading squad.

Brooke Davis.

Totally naked.

Totally naked in the back seat of his car.

"Oh, sweet baby Jesus," Lucas croaked out as he gaped at the sight before him.

Unashamed of her nudity, Brooke scooted forward and held out a hand for Lucas.

"Hey," Brooke directed one of her megawatt smiles at Lucas.

Lucas couldn't speak and had to settle for nodding and shaking her hand.

"Lucas Scott right?" when he continued to nod mutely, Brooke let out a small giggle. "Look at you, you're so cute. I'm Brooke, but you probably knew that."

As they shook hands Lucas broke out of his semi trance, I'm touching a part of Brooke Davis, while she is totally nude. I love this day. His conscience got the better of him and he felt he needed to inform Brooke of something that must have escaped her.

"I think you got in the wrong car."

"Nope, I got in the car I intended to get in. Don't mind me, I just needed to change out of that uniform," as she talked she started pulling on clothes. Lucas turned around and tapped his fingers on his jean covered legs as he stared straight ahead.

"Can I tell you how awesome that first shot of yours was?"

"Oh, well thanks.... thanks"

"How'd it feel? Did you feel the change?"

"Feel what change?"

"Everything, life as you currently know it at least. I mean how many moments in life can you point to and say 'That's where it all changed.' That's what you just had," leaning forward she rested her chin on his shoulder. "But don't worry, baby. This popularity thing isn't so bad. I'll help you throu-"

Haley opened the door and sat down in the passenger seat, eyes widening as she took in what was going on.

"Oh, my god," Haley squeaked as she slapped her hands over her eyes.

Brooke let out a husky peal of laughter as she put on her bra, "You guys are so cute."

"I'm sorry, I didn't see you guys here, well I didn't see her, I saw you Luke. Then I saw her, all of her, haha. Nevermind, you know, I should go. Yeah I'll go. I'll just wait, um, shoot I'll wait at the front of the school?" Haley gropped for the door handle as she rambled, "No, not the front of the school, you guys probably need longer. I'll just walk home, don't worry about the party Luke. So bye, nice seeing you Lucas and, um, girl in the backseat."

Finally managing to open the door Haley moved to step out, but since her hand was still covering her eyes and she didn't see that when she placed her foot down she missed the curb and fell on the ground.

"Hales!" Lucas got out of his side and ran to check on her.

"I'm fine, you now a day isn't normal unless I'm falling or whatever." Haley brushed it off, she was standing when she felt Luke's hand on her upper arm, helping her stand.

Flabbergasted, Lucas peeked at the back of his car. Feeling semi-relieved and regretful at the same time, he saw that Brooke had gotten dressed. "Haley, you don't have to walk home. It's fine, we'll go to the party. Brooke you need a ride?"

"Sure, handsome. Can we stop off at my house so I can drop off this bag and change my shirt? I'll let you come up and help if you want." Brooke flirted shamelessly with the cute new member of the Ravens.

"Oh, god. Don't do that! At least not in front of me. Please!" Haley waved a hand in front of her face as if to wash the words away.

Brooke just giggled,"Sweetie, my clothes are on. You can take your hand down now."

Relieved, Haley did just that, "Great. Let's go."

"You sure you don't want to come up and help? What if I need something tied? Or zipped, or maybe unzipping me would suit you better" Brooke batted her eyelashes at Lucas.

"Uh, no. I'll just wait here." Lucas was drumming his fingers nervously on the wheel this time and stole a glance at Haley. He was really uncomfortable discussing naked girls, naked guys, or anything sexual in nature in front of her.

"Brooke? Can I use your bathroom while you're changing?"

"Sure, tutor girl, come on."

"Thanks, but it's Haley."

"Okay," Brooke flashed a grin at Haley as she led her in the house.

After showing Haley to the bathroom, Brooke went to her room and started debating between tops. One was sexy, but not too bad, only semi revealing. The other? Slut city. Hmmm, which one to wear? Eyes darting between the tops she grinned. Who was she trying to kid? Slut city it is.

After she changed her shirt, she started touching up her makeup as she waited for tutor girl to finish. Hearing a timid knock on the door, she saw Haley standing in the doorway. In the light she noticed something she hadn't in the dark car.

"Oh babe. Tutor girl, look at your shirt. You must have ripped the bottom when you fell."

Rushing to the mirror Haley saw that Brooke was right. Oh well, it was just a shirt. "Haley, Brooke, and it's okay, Lucas can take me home and I'll change tops."

"Or, you could borrow this really cute top I have, it'll look great with those dark jeans you have on." Grinning at her brilliance, she held up the sexy black halter.

"That's really nice, but it's a little more revealing than I'm used to." Haley looked at the top hesitantly.

"Oh," Brooke instantly looked sad, "That's okay, I guess you think my clothes are too slutty."

"I didn't mean to imply that Brooke. It's just a different style than I've worn before," Haley felt bad. The clothes were a little slutty, but she didn't want Brooke to think that she thought she was a slut. She didn't even know her.

"I guess..."

Giving in to Brooke's face expression, Haley held her hand out for the shirt. "I'll wear it. I'm sure it'll be fine Brooke, thanks for letting me borrow it."

"Really, you will? It's no problem if you don't want to tutor girl."

"Haley," She reminded the taller girl as she took the shirt from her hands. Turning around to let Haley get dressed, Brooke couldn't contain her grin. Works every time.

"Wow, nice house."

Brooke looked up and waved her hand dismissively, "It's okay, come on."

Linking arms with both of them, they started up to the house.

"This is going to be so much fun!"

"Yeah, fun," Haley said barely paying attention as she tried to pull the shirt up. The problem was that when she pulled the shirt up, even more of her midriff was being revealed.

"Whoa, tutor girl watch out," after Haley stumbled on the first step leading up to the door.

"Haley, and I can't help it Brooke. This shirt shows way too much cleavage. Oh not that much, I mean it's... Nevermind." Haley broke off, not wanting to have a repeat of their previous conversation.

At Haley's words Luke's head snapped around and he saw her shirt for the first time in the light. "Wait...how...huh? Where did you get that shirt Haley? It's way too revealing for you."

"Brooke was nice to let me borrow it Luke," Haley spoke in a pleasant voice, but her eyes were telling him to shut up.

Noticing Brooke, who was looking at him expectantly, he forced out a grin. "That was really nice of you."

Brooke smiled. Inside she was laughing, she knew that they both hated the shirt. Haley wasn't used to it, but she looked hot. It'd be great for her to attract some guys tonight. Lucas hated it because he didn't want anyone ogling his best friend. When she first set her eyes on Lucas, she had wondered if Haley and him had a thing going on. When she asked around found out that Lucas and Haley pretty much regarded each other as siblings. She even heard a couple stories about how Lucas had scared some guys interested in Haley off. He was going to have to get over it, she couldn't stay in a shell forever and Brooke was determined to befriend the girl and hook her up, while she pursing the cutie next her.

The three of them walked into the house, Brooke in the middle, with linked arms. The house was mostly silent, with avid viewers watching another Peyton Sawyer and Nathan Scott fight.

"Don't try to fucking kiss me, not right after doing body shots on another girl. Really nice, Nate. Why don't you just spit in my mouth next time?" Peyton was furious. First off, she was sure that Nathan was up to something with Lucas, then she had to see Lucas with that girl, and when she went to find Brooke she hadn't been able to. To top it off after making out with Nathan for a good 20 minutes, she went to the bathroom. When she got back, she found Nathan doing body shots off of Theresa. Then the prick had the nerve to try and kiss her again!

"God Peyton, it was just a shot. Why do you have to make a big deal out of everything? How about you get off my back." Nathan was sick of her, she was a fucking nag.

"How about you have little respect for me? And our relationship?"

"How about we just don't have a relationship? This isn't worth it. You aren't worth it." Frustrated Nathan walked off.

Peyton was shocked, did Nathan just break up with her in front of everyone? "Oh god." Peyton ran out the front door, with a concerned Brooke following her.

Nathan went out the kitchen door, grabbing a can of beer on his way. His goal was to get shit-faced, falling down drunk. His dad had stopped him on his way to the parking lot and had given him shit about how Nathan played the game. "This had better be part of 'the plan' Nathan," he mocked sarcastically. Dan Scott, what a man. Using one son to ruin the other's life. What really scared Nathan was the fact that he had been tempted to give in. He was so tired, just plain exhausted with all the crap that came with dealing with his dad. He hated that he had been tempted to do whatever it took to get Dan away from him, it was just one more thing that was bringing him closer to being just like the devil when he got older.

"Nathan!"

Turning slowly Nathan saw his father walking to him in a clipped manner.

Grabbing Nathan by the collar of his shirt Dan pushed Nathan up against a bank of lockers.

"You wanna tell me what happed out there tonight?"

"We won, didn't we? And did you see how much I scored? 29 points, dad."

"You would have scored more if you hadn't been a fucking pansy and passed to the kid all night. How many assist did you have Nathan? Eight? That's sixteen points that shouldn't have been his. They should have been yours!" In his anger Dan pushed Nathan even higher against the locker. Nathan just left his hands at his sides. He knew that if he tried to pull away, Dan would just hold on to him longer.

"Nothing to say about that? What about the way you are acting with this kid? It better be an act, be part of the plan Nathan. Do you understand me?"

"Yes, sir." And in that moment Nathan meant it. He would get Lucas off the team, if it meant that Dan would leave him alone. After Dan walked away, he lowered his body down the lockers until he was sitting. Taking a deep breath, he was disgusted with himself. He was trying to be better than Dan, but when pushed he still looked after his own ass. Not this time, after his initial reaction Nathan was even more resolved into not giving in.

After finding a bitchy Peyton waiting at his car, he drove straight to the beach house in silence. Once they got there he immediately took shot after shot until he drunkenly pulled Peyton on his lap. After she went to the bathroom, he used the time to get even more drunk. Maybe he shouldn't have done the body shots, but whatever. He was happy that it gave him the push he needed to finally break up with Peyton. Even though it had been amusing to tease her about Lucas, he just couldn't stand her anymore.

Throwing his empty can aside he went inside for more to get something else to drink and saw that people had grouped together in the kitchen. Including Peyton. Great.

"Hey Dawg! We're going to plan 'I Never'. Come on."

Rolling his eyes he took the spot next to Tim. Noticing Lucas there, he lifted his cup in greeting. His eyes traveling to Luke's companion. Wow, she looked even hotter than she did earlier. The top she was wearing pushed her cleavage up and displayed it nicely. Looking in appreciation, he felt someone staring at him. Peyton was currently drilling holes into his head with her gaze. Rolling his eyes he drained his cup and got a refill. Fuck the game he was just going to follow his initial plan of getting crazy drunk.

"I'll start!" chipped Bevin. "Um, I never kissed Tim!"

Brooke took a quick drink. Noticing a couple stares her way, "What? I was really drunk."

"Okay my turn, I never swam naked in the ocean," Tim looked around eagerly.

This time most of the group drank.

"I never cheated on my boyfriend," one of the girls around the table offered.

A couple more people drank.

"I never had sex with something made out of plastic," Vegas put in.

Tim and Brooke drank again.

Brooke giggled,"Come on people, is everyone really so boring? At this rate I'm going to get drunk on my own."

Theresa smirked at the new girl. "I got one, I never fell down the steps of school and had my skirt fly up over my ass."

Haley just cheerfully took a drink, "I'm a klutz, I know it. Although I didn't know anyone saw me that time."

Lucas smiled down at her and was wrapping an arm around her shoulder when Peyton spoke up "I've never not had sex."

Brooke, already over halfway drunk, looked confused. "Wait, what does that mean?

"Yeah, blondie what does that mean?"

"Shut up Tim, it means that if your a virgin, drink up." Peyton smirked into her cup, she wanted to embarrasses Haley, who she assumed was a virgin. Not only was Lucas all over her, but she had noticed Nathan had practically been eating her up with his eyes. What the hell was so special about her?

Once again Haley cheerfully drank, this time more people staring at her.

"What? Isn't anyone else a virgin?"

No one else drank, so she shrugged.

Lucas hated thinking about Haley having sex, gross. He noticed that this new information seemed to interest a couple members of the team. Shit, they are pissing themselves at the chance of being the first to get with the pretty new girl to the group. Tomorrow I'll straighten them out, it's not like they could do a lot today. I'll just stick really close to her.

"Really tutor girl? You've never had sex?" Brooke practically yelled this out in her drunk state.

"Haley, and yep. Never, ever had sex," Haley was becoming bored with this topic. Too bad some people wouldn't let it go.

"Are you waiting for marriage or something? Poor Lucas," Peyton looked at Lucas sympathetically, while inside she was doing cartwheels. It had happened just as she planned.

"First no, I'm not waiting for marriage. I mean, at least not obsessively or anything. I wouldn't mind waiting if that what it takes, I just want it to mean something. I'm not going to have random sex at a random party with a random guy who doesn't care about me." A couple of the girls in the room, including Peyton, cringed. Haley had pretty much described their first time. "Second, ewwwww. Lucas and I are just friends. Now can we drop this? It's not a big deal, " Haley finished in an annoyed huff. She wasn't embarrassed about her virginity, she was just sick of these people staring at her.

Lucas was all too willing to drop it, and he was pretty much ready to leave. The only reason he had really wanted to come was to see Peyton or Nathan. Nathan had moved off to the corner, totally plastered, since he hadn't played the game, and was just drinking steadily. Peyton had been acting weird all night, but considering what they had walked in on, it's wasn't too suprising. His eyes traveled from Peyton to Brooke, both well on their way to being drunk. Both girls made interest flare within him, but he knew that if he had a chance with Peyton he would have to take it. He'd been interested in her since freshman year. No way would he pass that up.

While he had been thinking he had missed a couple rounds of the game, but his attention was drawn when he heard Mike say, " I never… I've never had a dad who wished I was a stain on the bed sheets." He smirked at Lucas.

Lucas had started for Mike, with Haley trying to stop him.

"What the FUCK!" Nathan exploded from his chair in the corner. "Don't fucking talk to him like that, Mike! You know nothing about it." Looking around at the wide eyed people staring at him, he motioned to the door, "I want to talk to you outside," and stalked out grabbing a fifth of vodka on his way. Tim followed him out.

Fuck, second scene of the night, he was a goddamn fucking roll.

Lucas out of the kitchen in the other direction. Haley was about to follow him, when she suddenly turned out and walked to Mike.

"You asshole! What gives you the right? You know nothing about him! You think this makes you cool? So you made a joke. Good for you, you're really cool man!" Haley clapped her hands in mock appreciation. When Mike moved to answer her she held up a hand and gave him a hard stare. "You're the joke, you pathetic worm. Picking on other people just to make yourself feel better. Why don'' yo- God, why am I wasn't my time on this loser." She rolled her eyes and started turning around, shooting over her shoulder, "Stay the hell away from Lucas, you jerk."

Turning, Haley ran out of the kitchen. Chuckling nervously, Mike walked out the back door to talk to Nathan.

"Wow, who knew tutor girl had it in her?" Brooke stumbled as she turned to Peyton.

Rolling her eyes at Brooke's drunken admiration for Haley, Peyton grabbed onto Brooke's arm and led her to the stairs, "Come on Brookie Monster, lets get you horizontal for a while.

"Lucas? Luke! Are you okay?" Reaching her friend, Haley put her hands on her knees and leaned down started breathing deeply, "Man, I gotta get in better shape.

"Let's just go Haley."

"But Luca-"

He cut her off, "Please Haley?"

She nodded and got in the car. They drove to her house in silence. Once they got there, Haley knew she had to tell Lucas about what she heard Dan saying in the gym. She had been waiting for the chance all night. She wanted to do it before the party, but with Brooke in the car that had been impossible.

Taking a deep breath "Lucas..."

After Peyton dropped Brooke on the guest bed she went to the bathroom to wash her hands. Sobering up, she felt like a total shit. She had been such a bitch to Haley tonight. She wasn't usually like that, she just didn't expect to see Lucas with her all the time. And they were always hugging or touching in some way. Fuck it, I admit it. I was jealous or her. I was even jealous of Brooke when she came in with both of them. She had obviously been with them when I was looking for her and I hate it. I hate it so much. Fantastic, even when I'm in the middle of getting dumped by my boyfriend, I'm still jealous over another guy. God, I hate that I'm acting like this. I'll have to find Haley on Monday and fix it.

Content with her plan of action, she was drying her hands she heard voices coming through the window from the beach.

Recognizing all three voices, she strained to hear what was going on. Catching part of the conversation she felt her jaw drop in shock. She knew Nathan was an ass, but that was his plan? And it was directed at Haley, not Lucas? He must think that this is the perfect way to get Lucas off the team. Through his girlfri... best fri... whatever she was.

She leaner out closer trying to hear more...

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