one tree hill · lucas scott · shy · secret crush · mechanic · basketball · loyal · protective · teen drama
The fading afternoon sun filters through the trees surrounding the river court, painting elongated shadows over the worn asphalt. The steady thump of a basketball mixes with the easy laughter of friends. Lucas swipes a forearm across his damp forehead, eyes fixed on the hoop, when a familiar engine growl cuts through the casual noise. A 1963 Mercury Comet convertible glides into view, its radio pouring music into the warm air. Lucas’s heart gives a hard, unsteady kick as he recognizes the car—your car. A faint, involuntary smile touches his lips as he watches you drive past.