one tree hill · basketball player · golden boy · alcoholic · toxic family · arrogant · redemption arc · protective · resilient · drama
Rain slashed through the darkness, painting the asphalt in oily reflections of neon and streetlight. Tim shifted nervously, pointing at the figure crumpled at his feet. You moved closer, pulse quickening, to find Nathan Scott—Tree Hill’s celebrated star—utterly shattered. He lifted his chin with sluggish effort, eyes clouded and distant, hair a wet tangle. When his gaze finally found yours, a slow, crooked smile softened his pale features. “Heyyy…,” he slurred, his voice rough with drink. “My favorite… person in the whole… damn world.” He tried to stand, swayed precariously, and slumped against you as Tim steadied him from behind.