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Karen walked into her bedroom, the house empty of spirit and yet her bed exhaled his presence. She could almost see herself in his arms, quiet and thoughtful. Living in the moment.
Dan Scott was an enigma. Sensitive and even tender in moments of solitude and close company and yet rude and arrogant when in the company of others.
He disguised his softness beneath a veneer of implacable steely contempt and cruel actions.
Would history repeat itself?
Her mind floated, as she shrugged off he jacket and removed her shoes, climbing beneath the bed covers.
Snuggling up to the pillow which had the indent of Dan's head. Closing her eyes, she drifted into the shades of sleep.
Dan opened his eyes, bloodshot from a lack of rest. After his conversation with Nathan, he finally began to see himself in a different light. As a cold and empty man.
His mind wandered back to the first day that he met Karen.
It was the first day of his sophomore year. Leaves scattered down the street as he moved slowly towards Tree Hill High School.
He couldn't wait for basketball to begin. He was the leader of the Tree Hill Ravens. Confidence echoed from his cocky walk as he navigated the crowded halls of Tree Hill High.
Class schedule in hand, he fought his way through the crowd to homeroom. His teacher this year, Mrs. Ingalls. A smirk curved his lips, at the thought of getting to see her voluptuous figure everyday.
As he entered the room, he saw his basketball buddies. His attention caught on a mouse of a girl who sat in the corner, by the window. Her head buried in a book, seemingly ignorant of the world around her.
Dan moved to the empty seat behind her. Ignoring the surprised looks on his friend's faces, he put his books on the desk, staring reverently out the window.
Tapping her lightly on the shoulder, he opened his mouth to ask for a pencil and was stunned into silence by her unexpected beauty.
"Yes?" she asked politely. Her eyes raking over the handsome guy who was speechless and staring at her like a wide-mouthed fish.
"I - could I borrow a pencil please?" he stumbled over his words.
She reached into her backpack, holding out the pencil. Dan took it, lightly touching her fingers. A spark of electricity caused her to break away from his soft touch as if he singed her.
"I'm Dan Scott, are you new here?" his dark eyes watched for her reaction and reply.
"Karen Roe, I moved here from Charleston." Smiling softly, she turned to focus on the teacher who was taking roll call.
Dan settled in his seat, crossing his arms, he looked at the girl in front of him. This was going to be a fun year.
Tears blurred his vision as he relived the past through his harsh now cynical eyes.
A curvy figure stood silhouetted in the door.
"Karen?" Dan cried out, his hand outstretched to the figure in the door. Vulnerability shone in his eyes.
Stepping forward into the light. A blond head became visible.
"Deb why are you here?" Dan's harsh tones cut through her like glass being embedded into her flesh.
"Why were you calling out for Karen?" Ignoring Dan's contemptuous tone. Her suspicious question fell flat at his steely barrier.
"None of your business. For the last time, get out and stay out." His energy peaked out at his outburst, his cheeks mottled with crimson outrage.
Inhaling deeply, placing a trembling hand on his chest. He stared at Deb, his eyes narrowed in hatred. Her eyes widened in surprise at his emotional outburst.
They stood like two characters frozen in a play, unsure of what their next move should be.
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