Chapter 1:

Summary: Nathan's going to use Haley to finally force Lucas out of the team. The classic story of Haley and Nathan but with some twists and variations. Feedback appreciated !!

A few years later …

Nathan Scott had 2 major problems right now. One was his failing grades and the second being Lucas (who was just installed as a new member of the team). These are not to be confused with the other problems he had at the moment, such as his recent break up with his ex-girlfriend, Peyton and the constant pressure he got from his dad. But right now he had to deal with the two at hand. He couldn't risk being put on academic probation from the team, especially since Lucas has started performing in the games. The last thing he needs was for someone else, especially Lucas to take the spotlight from him.

Tim mentioned to him one day about a certain girl who always hung out with Lucas and who happened to work at the tutor center, Nathan knew how to kill one birds with one stone.

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Haley almost choked on her bottle of water when Nathan Scott approached her and asked to be tutored. She immediately gave a big fat NO, citing many reasons, especially the ones that involved her best friend Lucas. He tried to convince her, even using his famous (or infamous to some) Scott charm. Haley didn't budge, she already learned the lesson of helping out jerks, especially those who play basketball.

"It's too bad." Nathan said. "I wanted you to help me, it would've made things easier but here's a note from Whitey specifically making you my tutor. Like I said Haley, you're the best tutor here and Whitey can't afford his best player to be put on academic probation."

He handed her the note and she was in disbelief. She couldn't refuse a direct order from a faculty member, unless she quits the tutoring center, but that was something she did not want to do.

"Look tell you what." Nathan added. "As a sign of good will, I promise to back off Lucas."

Haley thought for a moment, and knew she should refuse but she didn't want to quit being a tutor and she knew how hard a time Lucas was having.

"Fine." Haley said. "I'll tutor you, you AND the team back off Lucas."

"Agreed."

"And no one find out about this.. especially Lucas."

"Believe me, I'm not thrilled about having the world find out that I'm flunking.. you got a deal, so when can we start?"

"We can start tomorrow and we can't meet here .. I don't want to risk having Lucas find out. I got to run now but give me you number and I'll text you where to meet up."

They exchanged numbers and Haley left. Nathan thought to himself that this was too easy.

To Be Continued …