Thanks for reviewing! I'm so excited that the new season is underway, but it's kind of funny how different the show actually is from this story. I mean Nathan and Lucas didn't even talk in the premiere. Anyways, here it is, another chapter.
Oh, and my guess for who wanted to kill Dan? Keith. And I think Lucas pulled Dan out of the dealership.
"Okay class, we're dividing into pairs for the project. Don't get excited, I'm going alphabetically." Mr. Douglas the history teacher said, picking up a list of people.
Nathan tapped his pencil against the desk, waiting for his name to be called.
"Shut up." Lucas whispered after a moment.
"What?"
"The pencil."
"Nervous habit. Get over yourself." Nathan smirked.
"Jerk." Lucas whispered, smiling.
"Bitch." Nathan smirked back.
"Lucas and Nathan Scott." Mr. Douglas called out.
"Sorry." Nathan said.
"For what?"
"What?" Nathan blinked.
"You and Lucas? The project."
"Oh. Cool." Nathan said.
"Right…" Mr. Douglas said, and continued pairing people up.
Lucas looked at Nathan and laughed.
A student knocked on the door and handed Mr. Douglas a note.
"Lucas, early dismissal."
"Oh…okay." Lucas said in surprise and packed up his stuff.
Nathan raised his eyebrows. Lucas shrugged.
When Lucas got to the office, Dan was sitting, waiting for him.
"Hey…" Lucas said in confusion.
"Hey son. I'm taking you to the doctor to make sure you're all alright after your blackout before school started."
Lucas looked down at his shoes, feeling guilty.
"Nathan told you?"
"Don't be mad at him, he got worried after the game."
"I'm not mad. I'm actually…relieved." Lucas said, following Dan to the car.
"Why didn't you want to tell me?" Dan asked after a few moments of silence.
"I didn't want to worry you."
"This is the kind of thing that parents are supposed to worry about."
"I know…"
"You still have trust issues with me don't you?"
"What?"
"Its okay. I still have problems trusting myself sometimes. I can feel myself starting to slip back to pushing people away, but I'm trying really hard."
"I know." Lucas said, looking out the window.
"I want you to know you can confide in me."
"Okay."
"Does your mom know yet?" Dan said, parking the car.
"Not yet. I can't seem to find a way to tell her."
"It's a difficult thing."
"I wish I had just been honest."
"Do you?"
"In a way. I mean she would've made me quit already, but she's going to lose it when she finds out that I hid this from her."
"As long as you're careful, you can play right? You've been feeling okay?"
"No. I quit." Lucas blurted out.
"It got too much for you"
"I was about to pass out at the game."
"Lucas…"
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I told Whitey on Saturday."
"I need you to talk to me about these things, especially if your mom doesn't know about your condition. Nathan means well with his advice, but I need to know about it too."
"Okay."
"Good."
"I'll tell my mom soon. I promise."
"I think that's a good idea."
"Thanks."
"Lucas Scott?" The doctor called.
"Okay Lucas, I see you recently found out about your HCM. But…I see here you are a basketball player?"
"Not anymore." Lucas said.
"Unfortunately, I would've told you to stop playing today, especially considering your blackout a few weeks ago."
"I know."
"Okay, well I am going to suggest that you take it easy for awhile, and then gradually begin to do some light exercise. Walking or jogging is the best option. And continue with your medication."
"Alright."
"I'll see you in a couple of months to check up on you."
"Thanks." Dan said, shaking the doctor's hand.
Nathan walked up his driveway, feeling tired and drenched in sweat from a tough practice. He hadn't gotten around to fixing up his car, and really wished that he had it on days like these.
Once he got closer to his car, he saw a pair of legs sticking out from under it and a box of tools by the side of the car.
"Luke?" He said, looking under the car.
"Nathan?" Lucas said, sliding out.
"What are you doing?"
"Fixing your car." Lucas said, wiping sweat from his forehead. His face and clothes had spots of dirt and oil on them. He had a big smile on his face.
He jumped up and wiped his hand on his jeans, still smiling.
"You're awesome." Nathan said happily, hugging Lucas.
"You're sweaty." Lucas laughed after a moment.
"You're dirty as hell." Nathan smirked back, pulling away.
"You're both disgusting." Deb commented as she got of her car.
"But you love us right?" Nathan joked.
"God help me, but I do."
"Aww. Well I guess I better head to my mom's house and get cleaned up. I'll be back on Friday."
"Bye sweetie." Deb said.
"Yeah, bye sweetie." Nathan said, pretending to be cutesy.
"Shut up Nate." Lucas said as he got into his own car and pulled out of the driveway.
Lucas walked out of the bathroom, toweling off his hair.
"Ooh, Lucas why did you shower? You know how I like to get dirty." Brooke teased, walking into the bedroom and looking at the dirt covered clothes Lucas left on the floor.
"Is that how you want me to be for homecoming next week?"
"Not all over my new dress." Brooke said firmly.
"Noted. Can I see your dress?"
"Hell no."
"Why not?"
"It's a surprise."
"Okay."
"Good boy." Brooke smiled and left.
"Girls." Lucas muttered under his breath.
"What about them?" Karen said, coming into his room with a laundry basket.
"They're crazy." Lucas smiled.
"Oh boy, what did you get into?" Karen said, picking up Lucas' dirty clothes.
"Fixing Nathan's car."
"That's nice."
"Yeah, he really needs it to get around. And it doesn't run that well right now, so I figured I might as well help out."
"Good for you."
"Yeah…"
"Thinking about Keith?"
"Kind of. We didn't leave on the best terms, because of the whole Jules thing, and its kind of hard to imagine that he hasn't been around for a long time."
"I know what you mean. He's a good friend, and I liked having someone to talk to."
"You have Deb."
"Yes I do."
"It's been good getting to know her better. We didn't talk that much when I was staying with them last spring."
"Lucas I know I might not always act like it, but I am happy that you are getting along with Dan and everyone."
"Really?"
"I have to admit I feel a little jealous sometimes, you all seem really close now, but I realize that this makes you happy."
"Thanks mom."
"I can't believe all that's changed."
"Me either. Have you made any…plans yet?" Lucas said, pointing to Karen's engagement ring.
"Not yet. Andy should be coming back in a few weeks, and he'll be staying here too."
"So you don't want to live in New Zealand?"
"I don't know. I want to stay close to my boy." Karen said fondly.
"I'm glad. I would miss you a lot."
"Same here."
"So Andy staying here, huh? I guess that means the wedding would be pretty soon."
"Hopefully. I'm excited." Karen said.
"It'll be great. You deserve it."
"Thank you Lucas."
"I love you Mom."
"I love you too." Karen said, hugging him.
Lucas leaned into his mother's shoulder, trying to push his guilt aside for the time being.
Telling her could wait until tomorrow.
Hmm this is kind of short. But of course I also did the weird thing that I do when I write ahead chapters. So I should be updating pretty soon.
I noticed this story has been kind of Lucas-centric, I just find the HCM storyline possibilities interesting, but I haven't forgotten about the other Scott boy and his drama with Haley. I have an idea for those two…
As always, I would love to get reviews and hear what you think!