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Chapter 1
She could feel his eyes following her as she worked her way around the kitchen and this made her slightly nervous. She never liked it when he would glare at her in this manner because it always meant that he was thinking of new ways to punish her for breaking one of his many commandments simply to appease his God complex. So on days like this she would just do her best to stay the hell out his way in hopes of disappearing from his radar but today she felt a little more confident. Every since last night the woman had been on cloud nine and refused to let Dan get the best of her. Now this didn't mean that she was stupid. No she was definitely going to be sure to watch her back.
"So Deb where did you run off to last night" the man questioned before sipping from the black coffee mug in front of him, not once taking his eyes of the woman.
She tried to ignore it and not let him get to her but something behind those eyes sent chills down her spine. He couldn't possibly know that she had gone to see Lucas last night, could he?
"He's just playing you Deb he has no idea that you were with Lucas last night. Just stay calm" she said to herself.
"I didn't think that question would have required you to use all five of your brain cells dear. In fact I think it was a rather simple inquiry"
"I was out Dan and quite frankly that's all you need to know"
"Starting early with the insults and just plain being an ass, uh Dad?" snapped Nathan as he strolled into the kitchen, looking back and forth between his parents.
"Good morning to you too son, did you have fun at the party last night?"
"Yeah until the river court bastard showed up"
"Nathan!" scolded Deb. She hated when Nathan would talk about his brother; her real son that way. He used to be such a sweet boy but now he was becoming more and more like his father, cold, heartless and unfeeling.
"What" the boy laughed much to his father's delight but cut the laughter short when he noticed the look on his mother's face. "Oh come Mom, just because you feel sorry for Karen and want to be her friend doesn't mean that I have to like that loser. I mean he walks around like zombie all the time and…"
"That's enough Nathan besides it's time for you to head to school. Now" the woman replied rather harshly. This dump all over Lucas campaign was starting to get under her skin and she needed the boy to make a quick exit before she said something that Dan would later make her regret.
"Fine" the boy hissed back before grabbing his bag and heading for the door.
"Have a good day at school son" added Dan as he heard the front door slam shut.
The instant he knew that his son was gone he walked up to the woman and grabbed her roughly by the arm. "What the hell do you think you're doing talking to my son like that?"
"Your son had no business talking about Lucas the way he does. Lucas has done nothing to Nathan to deserve the way that's he's been treating him"
"That doesn't matter Deb. Nathan is an all state basketball player and he doesn't need Lucas taking away shots and ruining his chances of becoming the star that he was born to be"
"What's wrong Dan, afraid that my son will catch the recruiter's eye and then for once in his life Nathan will know what it feels like to be second best?"
"No Deb actually after what I saw last night you're the one who should be afraid"
"What are you talking about?" the woman asked as a sickening feeling formed in the pit of her stomach.
"Oh I think you know Deb. Wouldn't it be ashamed if something were to happen to poor little Lucas and his Mommy would be forced to visit him at the cemetery instead of the river court"
"Don't you dare threaten him"
"Oh I'm not threatening him Deb, I'm making a promise to you. Oh and don't forget about your and Daddy's little dirty deed that can land you both in the big house and trust me honey your cellmate won't be as affectionate as I am" he finished with a wicked snicker before heading through the front door and leaving the woman in the kitchen sobbing.
He couldn't believe that his mother had taken his side over her own son's. It was like Lucas had some type of power over all the women in Tree Hill leading them to believe that he's some sweet guy with a heart of gold. Please, he knew better. This kid was an accident that should never have been and there was no way in hell that he would let him appear out of no where and step into his world and take everything he had away from him. No, he had to do something quick to get rid of this guy and remind him of his proper place in all this.
He was so pissed he could kill right now and if he saw the town's little golden boy at any point today he was going to beat the hell out of him.
"Hey Nate, what's up man?" Tim said as he leaned up against the locker next to him.
"Yo, have you seen Pucas yet today"
Tim laughed a little before replying "Yeah I saw the bastard spawn just a few seconds ago coming from the gym. You know I can't believe that Whitey gave him your spot man. You're a hundred times better then he'll ever be"
Nathan smiled a little at the compliment. He knew he was the best in the entire east coast when it came to basketball, but he loved hearing from others every now and again.
"So what's next for our little river court rat?"
"You'll see" replied the younger Scott brother. "Which way did you see him going after he left the gym"
"Down the English hall, I think he has a class with that Haley chick"
"Perfect I get to kick his ass and tutor girl gets to watch"
"Nice"
"See ya in a few man"
"Later Tim" Nathan said before walking towards his class which happened to be down the hall from Lucas's.
The boys nearly collided as Nathan turned the corner.
"Well, well, well, looks like somebody forgot to take out the trash"
"Yeah that would explain why you're still here, right?" replied the blond haired boy returning his brother's insult.
"You better watch your mouth loser before they have to wire your jaw shut"
"Oh really" said Lucas as he dropped his back pack on the ground prepared to go yet another round with his younger sibling. "I'd like to see you try Daddy's boy"
"Really" Nathan spoke as he too placed his things on the floor. "You know it's a good thing I smelled you coming around the corner man cause now I get to kick your ass before class instead of after like I had planned"
"Just walk away Lucas. Please, he's not worth it" pleaded Haley as she tried to pull Lucas into the class room.
"Yeah listen to your little girl friend street trash"
"Leave her out of this"
"Don't think I can do that" said Nathan before turning his attention to Haley. "Hey when you're done slumming baby, look me up sometime"
Just as Nathan finished his sentence Lucas swung his fist at him, hitting Nathan hard in the jaw. Nathan then punched Lucas in the ribs before tackling him to the ground where Lucas was quick to gain the upper hand, rolling Nathan onto his back and landing several punches to the boy's face.
"Alright you two break it up!" yelled one of the male teaches as he and another faculty member separated the fighting Scott boys.
"Ok, everyone start moving"
"Get to class right now, move it!" commanded the other teacher as the crowd started to disburse. "Now we're going to principle Turner's office and calling your parents"
"If I get suspended because of you I'll be forced to beat the crap out of you, AGAIN"
"That's enough Nathan"
Meanwhile in the office Nathan and Lucas sat across the room from each other. Glaring at one another and mouthing threats each time principle Turner's back was turned. They only stopped when they heard the door to the office open but they weren't prepared for who was on the other side.
