Another African America Naruto aka Nathan crossover,
Name: Nathan James
Number: 69
Position: Shooting guard
Born October 10, 1994 (age 17), South Central, CA
Nationality: Biracial (African American, Japanese)
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.83)
Weight: 187 Ibs
Position: Power Forward
Relationships: Tobirama Namikaze (Paternal Grand Father), Stephanie James (Paternal Grand Mother), Grace James (Mother), Corey James (Father), Dillon James (Brother), Tamia 'Coop' Cooper (Surrogate Sister)
Languages: English, Japanese, and Spanish
Hobbies: Martial Arts (Muay Thai, Wing Chin, Boxing), Exercising, Music
Note: Naruto is known as a Miracle Prodigy for his ability to score, pass, and his speed being an all around baller
Actor: Chris Brown
Basketball's Maelstrom
The crowd cheered as they sat in the stands "It's deep in the fourth quarter, first game of the season, and South Crenshaw and Slauson are tied. With 24.5 left in the game. All eyes are on Naruto James, this evening."
With the blow of the whistle Naruto ran down the court as a defender ran up to him when the ball was passed to him and he saw amother defender coming from behind him, before with a behind the back between the legs dribble he hopped between them causing them to collide as he pulled up behind the three point line and shot the ball everyone watched as the ball soared through the air as the buzzer sounded and the ball went through the net causing the fans and South Crenshaw players cheered as Naruto smirked
The moment however was ruined when gunshots rung out causing everyone to duck and began to run as Naruto sighed looking out the gate at the Monte Carlo speeding away as a man laid on the sidewalk dead
Later
Naruto packed up and ready to head home was watching as the paramedics did their jobs when a voice called him. "Naruto James?"
Turning around Naruto rose an eyebrow as a man walked up to him (Terrence Howard)
"My bad. Didn't mean to, uh, startle you." the man looked to the paramedics, " 's, like, one minute you're scoring, then the next-"
'Just another day in the neighborhood." Naruto shrugged
"Yeah. Martin Baker, varsity coach, Beverly High." Martin said with his hand out to shake
"Beverly Hills, huh?" Naruto smiled
"Yes, sir. I'll cut to the chase, Naruto. I've had my eye on you. Your a marksmen, a skilled ball handler, and faster than even some NBA player. Saw that film on you with the 87 points against Fairfax last season, as you lead your team to an undefeated season, yeah. Yeah, I need you to come play for me."
"Play for you?" Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow
"Play for me." Martin nodded
"But you can't recruit. I mean, I'm sorry. Those are the rules. Season's started. I switch teams, I'm benched 3 months." Naruto said
"No. Not with me. I can get around that. Now, I'm assuming you want to play pro eventually. Am I right?"
"Yes, sir." Naruto nodded
"Yeah, well, I can help out with that. You know, South Crenshaw, you got a strong team, and Beverly Hills, we've had a couple of rough seasons, but I'm gonna turn that around this year. Plus, we can offer you something that Crenshaw can't."
"And what's that?" Naruto asked
"A better education at a safer school. I can get you a way out, man." Martin said as Naruto dogged looking around, "Look, I played in the NBA, all right, for a couple years till I busted my knee, but I still have all those contacts. I can make all your NBA dreams a reality. But take it from me, man, from experience, every player out there is just one injury away from needing a back-up plan."
"Look, I appreciate the offer, Coach, but, uh I don't need a hand out. I like to work for mine." Naruto said
"All right." Martin nodded
"You have a good night. Be safe." Naruto said grabbing his stuff and walking off as Martin watched him
Next Morning
Naruto was woken up by his alarm, and sat up with a groan, before he reached over and grabbed a dart and with a grunt he tossed it dead center into the bullseye on his dart board,
"Money." Naruto said standing up and getting ready for school before he walked to the kitchen
"And she's like this bad-ass space bounty hunter, but she's also like a spider person, so she has 8 legs and a whole bunch of eyes and she's totally hot." Dillon said as Naruto entered
"Wait, what are we talking about?"
"How my little brother needs a girlfriend." Naruto said ruffling Dillons hair before his hand was slapped away
"What so I can have them sneaking out my room late at night." Dillon reied as Naruto looked at him, and up to his mom
"What I tell you bout having them fast ass girls in my house?" Grace asked with a glare
"We have a test and she needed a tutor, nothing happened." Naruto lied
"Yeah right, I ain't raisin no more babies." Grace said
"The hot water is off." Naruto said changing the subject
"Just behind on the gas bill, that's all. It's fine. I get paid this week. Besides, a cold -"
"A cold shower now and then is good for the soul." Naruto and Dillon said
"Heh. Smart asses." Grace scoffed
South Crenshaw High
"Beverly Hills, though?" Coop asked
"Crazy, huh?" Naruto asked
"Yeah, man. You told your mom?" Coop asked
"Nah. You know how she gets." Naruto said
"I'm telling you, that woman don't play, man. If Grace finds out you got a shot like this, you'd be eating mayonnaise sandwiches by the end of the night."
"Never that." Naruto said as Coop looking at a girls ass spoke
"Damn, Shassy, that booty looking juicy." Coop said only for Shassy to glare at her and walk off as Naruto scoffed AMD shook his head
"What?"
"Coop, those girls roll with Shawn. You really want to play like that?" Naruto asked
"Listen, that weak-ass, wannabe gangbanger can't touch me. Plus, I got you for back-up anyway." Coop said leaning on Naruto's shoulder as she poked his chest
Naruto amused lightly pushed Coop, "Man, shut up."
"Don't touch me like that." Coop said
"Why? What you gonna do?" Naruto asked
"What?" Coop asked
"What?" Naruto said with another light push before he ran off with Coop giving chase
Naruto with an earbud in was watching And1 mixtape videos as the teacher passed out test scores, and he saw he had an A+
Going back to his video, Naruto got a text and opened it to see it was a picture of an ass twerking before he looked back to the girl who sent it as she winked at him
Naruto smirked and sent her a text to meet up later
Moments Later
The bell rung and students filtered into the hallway, "Watch how you talking to my girl, Coop?" a boy said in Coop's face
"That's not your girl, Shawn." Coop retorted
"It is my girl." Shawn said
"She only yours when you with her." Coop scoffed
"She mine right now."
"What you want to do, man?" Coop asked
"I'll show you right now what I'm about to do." Shawn said
"Well, show it." Coop replied as Naruto walked out of class and noticed what was happening, "What's up?"
"Hey." Naruto said dropping his backpack, "Hey!"
Naruto ran and got between Shawn and Coop, "What's up? You beat up on females now, Shawn?" Naruto asked with a glare as Shawn backed up
"Female, my ass. She-man, more like it." Shawn said before a elbow to the jaw knocked him out and his friend tried to rush Naruto, but Naruto kneed him in the chest and an elbow to the spine caused him to be released before Naruto grabbed his shirt and tossed him into the lockers and kicked him in the face,
"Pussy." Naruto said before he looked to Coop, "You okay?"
"Yeah." Coop nodded before she pointed down the hall
School security arrived as kids had video taped the entire thing, and Naruto grabbed his bag and ran off
"Get back here!" A guard yelled pursuing Naruto who burst out the doors and ran toward the gate and used a tree as a stepping post to jump to the top of the fence and climb over as he ran off down the street away from the guard and made his way to the park to practice some shots and his dribbles
Later
Naruto waited till school was over to go home, and walked into the house to see Grace glaring at him, "I can explain." he said immediately
"You don't have to." Grace said causing Naruto to sigh, "Coach Baker already explained everything."
Naruto raised an eyebrow and looked over to the couch to see Martin sitting there, "How you doing, Nathan?" he greeted as Naruto narrowed his eyes and made to speak but Grace beat him to it
"How could you not tell me, Nathan?"
"Mom." Naruto began
"Don't "Mom" me right now." Grace said
Naruto looked at Martin, "I said I don't need a hand out. I want to work for mine."
"Nate, you think I didn't hear about that shooting over at Crenshaw the other night? That I didn't get a call about your little fight and how you ran from campus security and been gone for the rest of the day? You've been in and out of trouble at that school for years."
"I was sticking up for Coop, a'ight. I wasn't bout to let Shawn punk ass put his hands on her."
"I didn't say you were in the wrong, but your temper gets you into trouble. I get it, we have found ways to get your IED under control with Martial Arts and even sports. The last thing I want you to do is get caught up with gangs." Grace said
"Did you know there are over 450 active gangs in the L.A. area?"
"Shut up!" Naruto said looking at Dillon
"Look, Nate, I went to Crenshaw, but somebody gave me a chance. Somebody helped me find a way out. Please let me find you one. I mean, hell, my own kids go to Beverly. So maybe your father-"
"I don't have a father, not anymore." Naruto said
"Corey left a few years back. He went to coach college ball in Nevada. We haven't seen him since." Grace said
"Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that. That's, uh, that's a shame." Martin said
"If he wanted to be here, he would be. Fuck him." Naruto said looking away as Martin and Grace shared a look before Grace sat in front of Naruto taking his chin in her hand so she could look him in the eye
"You're breezing by at Crenshaw, barely cracking open a book. You're smart, Nate, and you could make something of your life beyond just Basketball."
"Basket is my dream. You may not believe in that dream, but I do." Naruto frowned
"You don't think I know why you don't want to take this shot? You don't want to be like your dad. You're a good man. You're proud of who you are. And, Nate, I am so damn proud of you for that. You have no idea. But choosing not to take an opportunity like this," Grace began to release tears and Naruto looked sad seeing them, "Take it from me, that's not really choosing. Tell me I'm wrong. Tell me that going to Beverly isn't the best thing for you, baby."
Naruto couldn't say anything as he sighed in defeat
Morning, Beverly High
Naruto took numerous buses to get to his new school, and was walking with Martin in the hallway, "Now, remember, you're here on an academic permit, which can be revoked if you don't maintain your GPA. But I've seen your records. That shouldn't be an issue exceptional grade average, above-grade-level testing. You won't miss a day at play."
Naruto was looking around before Martin tapped his shoulder, "Look, no fighting or it's over. One and done."
"A'ight." Naruto nodded
"See you at practice." Martin said walking off
Later
Naruto was sitting in class as the teacher spoke, "All right, listen up. I want you all to do a search on chromosomal DNA and make a slide on how it connects with last week's work on protein."
Naruto frowned as he noticed everyone pulling out laptops or tablets before the teacher walked over to him, "Nathan, right?"
"Yes, ma'am." Naruto said politely
"It's OK if you don't have a computer. Just pair up with a classmate for now." the teacher said
"Ok, thank you." Naruto said as the teacher walked off and Naruto was about to politely speak to the boy sitting beside him but he scooted back pulling his laptop away
Naruto tilted his head and flinched at the kid who fell out his seat, causing Naruto and the girl behind him to laugh as everyone looked over
"You can share with me." the girl said
"Thank you." Naruto said standing up and pointing two fingers at his eyes and pointing them at the kid as he walked to the table and sat beside the girl,
"I'll warn you, my chromosomal DNA knowledge is non-existent at best." the girl said
"I might be able to help with that." Naruto smiled picking up her laptop
Later
It was lunchtime, and Naruto was walking with Olivia, "Salad bar, coffee cart. They serve Sushi on Fridays."
"Sushi on Friday? At Crenshaw, we get Sushi on Monday, that's all." Naruto replied before the two laughed
"Smart and funny. I'm impressed." Olivia said before a girl walked passed them and Naruto watched her,
"Leila Keating. Beverly Hills' resident sweetheart. Dad's some big-time record producer. And I heard they spend every Thanksgiving with the Obamas. And rumor has it, she even smoked pot with Malia last year."
"So she's a snob?" Naruto asked
"Surprisingly no." Olivia said before a boy walked over
"You must be Nathan.", Naruto looked over at the boy, "Jordan Baker. Point Guard. Team captain."
"Baker? Oh, so you must be-" Naruto began
"Yeah, Coach is my dad. Well, our dad."
"Oh." Naruto said looking to Olivia
"I'll take it from here, Olivia. Come on, let me introduce you to the team." Jordan said
"Hey, thanks for the tour." Naruto smiled
"Yeah." Olivia nodded as Naruto began to walk off but paused
"Sushi on Friday?" Naruto asked
"It's a date." Olivia said as Naruto smiled and turned around, "It's a date?"
Martin's Office
Martin was messing around with a basketball, "I'm telling you, Eddie, this new kid, new kid's a game-changer.,The team's gonna be much stronger this year. We're gonna be putting up points. He's unstoppable. Has the potential to be even better than Michael Jordan."
"He better, 'cause, as you're well aware, the Boosters provide funding for our sports program, funding that'll dry up fast without a title this year. And without one -"
"Or I'm gonna be out of a job. Is that it?" Martin asked
"Nobody's talking changes right now. We just we need to turn this around."
"OK." Martin nodded
With Naruto
Naruto walked up beside Jordan to see Leila and some other kids around, "Meet the crew. This is Hadley, Leila, and up top, Lucy, JJ, and Asher."
"Hey, what's up?" Naruto greeted as Jordan kissed Hadley
"I think you and Asher play the same position." Jordan smiled
"What's up, man?" Asher smiled
"Shooting Guard, huh?" Naruto asked
"Yeah, broke the school record for points last season."
"Me, too." Naruto smiled as he sat down beside Leila
"So how are you liking Beverly so far?" Leila asked
'It's OK, I guess." Naruto shrugged
"I know it probably feels like lost footage or rich kids from Instagram, but it's not so bad once you give it a chance." Leila said
"I'm sure it'll grow on me." Naruto smiled
"Hey, so lay it on me. Crips or Bloods?" Asher asked as Naruto frowned
"What?" Naruto asked looking up at Asher,
"I'm dying to check out a Crip walk for real. I've only seen one on YouTube." Asher said
Naruto's eyes narrowed as he sucked his tooth and stood up, "Yo, yo, he's just joking, man. Ignore him." Jordan said
Naruto grabbed his backpack, and walked off, as he brought his hand to his chest as it was trembling from every muscle in his body telling him to knock Asher's teeth down his throat, taking a calming breath he sat down
"Hey." Leila said sitting before Naruto, "Um, I'm sorry about Asher. I know how he can come off, but he's really not that bad once you get to know him."
"Is that right?" Naruto asked
"I think he's intimidated by you. I think they all are." Leila said causing Naruto to scoff
"Those guys? With all their Yeezys and man jewelry? They got it made. Me, I had to catch 3 buses to get here today. And I've been wearing my cousin Ray's hand-me-downs since I was born. And you know Ray loves him some polyester. OK, don't nobody like polyester." Naruto joked
"OK, but aren't you some like crazy good ball player?" Leila asked
"I do all right." Naruto said modestly, "You just got to see the court. Right there, that guy. Gait's off, loose hands. Yo, yo, he about to fumble."
The kid suddenly dropped his tray of food and Leila laughed looking at Naruto, How did you do that?"
"Happened the first time I picked up a ball. It was just a twitch of the fingers, a look, a tick." Naruto said
"So do me. I mean, read me or whatever it is. In Football terms you're like a defensive back."
"A defensive back? Gee, thanks." Leila said causing Naruto to smile
"I just mean you're confident, smart. You like attention. You like to call the plays. That's not the most interesting thing about you. I saw it the minute you crossed the yard. You're lonely. Defensive backs, they like to play on an island, always by themselves." Naruto said telling by the look on her face that he was right
"I was kind of hoping for a super power, but not even close, huh?" Leila asked trying to play it off
"I ain't always right, so." Naruto lied watching as she got her things
"I should get to class. But I'm glad you came to Beverly."
"Me, too." Naruto smiled
Later, Practice
"All right, fellas, let's get it. Boston Drills." Martin said, "Noel, and Nathan lets go. Heads or Tails"
"Tails." Noel said as the coin dropped into Martin's hand
"Heads. Nate you get ball first. You have 5 seconds to score."
Naruto was tossed the ball as Noel with an arrogant smirk began to defend him, which he returned while dribbling the ball in his left hand before he dribbled to his right hand, dribbled between his legs back to his left hand faking as as if he was about to go to the left, which Asher thought, but Naruto blew past him to the right, causing everyone's eyes to widen
Naruto made his way to the basket, and easily laid it up
Noel walked out of bounds as Sean was put in for him, and Naruto once again started with the ball, with Sean reaching in, but Naruto pulled up for a 3 which went in easily
JJ went in next, as Naruto got into position, dribbling with his right hand Naruto glanced to the stands and saw Leila, with Hadley, and Lucy while Olivia was sitting alone watching, and with a simple dribble between his legs he blew past JJ "Shit!" JJ yelled running after Naruto but it was to late as he tool off fro the free throw lime and slammed it home
The other players was excited along with JJ as he was a good sport and the two shared a fist bump as Asher was put in who wore a smirk
"Let's see what you got."
"Try to stay up." Naruto said dribbling the ball with his back to Asher who had his arm on his back to make sure he didn't get closer to the basket, before Naruto backed uo and faced him and got low before in quick succession dribbled between his legs behind his back and back between his legs, then between Asher's who stumbled back to grab the ball but Naruto snatched it and stepped back behind the three point line and sunk another 3 as Asher fell
The players all shouted as Asher's ankles were broken, while Olivia laughed along with Leila, Hadley, and Lucy as Asher looked up at a smirking Naruto with a glare for the embarrassment and got up walking to Jordan who was next, "What the hell, man?"
"I got it, I got it. Calm down." Jordan said walking over to Naruto, "Hey, yo. That's not how we play here."
"Maybe it should be." Naruto said spinning the ball on his middle finger as the timer was reset, "You ready?'
"Show me something!" Jordan said
"Time to dance." Naruto smirked
Dribbling Naruto began to run but paused beyond the 3 point line and dribbled behind his back, and between his legs from his right hand to his left and back as he made his way forward, before he dribbled behind his back again and a curl, and a cross that sent Jordan off balance for the step back and as he lunged forward to try and block the shot he fell
"Good." Naruto said as the ball went in the basket
Jordan sighed before he looked up to Naruto who had a hand extended to help him up, and with a short nod he tool his hand and was helped to his feet
"All right, boys, bring it in. All right, we're gonna mix it up a little bit. All right, Nate, you ever played Small Forward?"
"No, why?" Naruto asked
"Give it a try." Martin said
Naruto sighed shaking his head, "Going to be a long day."
Later, VanNess Park
"And I'm playing with a bunch of guys who are below me for a coach who said he'd have my back then he changes my position." Naruto complained as Coop watched him, "And I'm supposed to what, play along, help them win their season?"
"Then don't." Coop said
"What, throw the season?" Naruto asked
"No, make it your season. You'll find a way. I know you will. You let some lily white coach-"
"He's black." Naruto interrupted
"Black? I don't know then. Maybe he right." Coop said
"Man, shut up.' Naruto replied causing Coop to laugh
"Listen, man, for real. Black, white, plaid, it don't matter. You just got to do you. Can't nobody touch you with the ball in your hands. Every body out here know that they takin' a L if they play against you."
"Man, I don't know, Coop. That place just isn't who I am. It ain't me." Naruto sighed
"What? And this is? You decide who you want to be. You tripping, man." Coop said as Naruto sat down, "Really now. What's up, man? Tell me about these Beverly Hills girls."
"Man. They're skinny."
"Skinny?" Coop asked
"Not a phat ass in sight." Naruto said causing Coop to laugh before she saw Shawn walking with two dudes
"Can I help you, Mr. Beverly Hills?" Shawn asked
"Stay here." Naruto said getting up, "Hey, yo, leave her alone, Shawn."
"Or what?" Shawn asked as Naruto smirked
"If I rember correctly last time we fought I broke both your arms," Naruto smirked as Shawn rolled his shoulder, "I'll go for your legs, AMD your spine this time."
Shawn glanced to his boys and got some courage. 'Try it again and see what happens."
Naruto smirked before he looked to the dudes Shawn was with, "Donte, Lamar, y'all too?" Naruto asked
"Naw, we good." Lamar said walking back with Donte as Shawn looked at them before he noticed a squad car, with the cops watching
"Watch your back, Beverly." Shawn said before he left
Noon
Naruto was about to drink some juice when he noticed a red convertible with Jordan at the wheel parked outside his house,
Jordan was nodding his head to his music when Naruto hopped into the passenger seat, "What the hell are you doing?" he asked
"I'm picking you up." Jordan said
"In your red car and your red hat? You're like a Bloods poster boy, man." Naruto said snatching the hat from Jordan's head and tossing it into the back, "Gonna get your head blown off."
Jordan looked to the two dudes on the porch that Naruto was watched as they glared at him before he heard laughter and looked over to Naruto, "I'm just playing. I'm just playing. Come on, dawg!"
Jordan breath a sigh of relief as he started the car, "Hey, what up, Mike?" Naruto waved
"Maelstrom!" Mike yelled with a hand up
"Just drive, bro." Naruto said chuckling
40 Minutes Later
Naruto looked up as Jordan pulled into his driveway, "Damn, all this on a coach's salary?" Naruto asked
"My mom's an attorney." Jordan said getting a nod before they cot out the car and made their way inside the house to see Olivia, and Jordan's mom with maids in the kitchen,
"Oh, there you boys are. You must be Nathan."
"Oh, yes, ma'am." Naruto said with his hand out but he was surprised when Mrs. Baker gave him a hug
"I am so happy to finally meet you. You're all Martin's been talking about lately. Isn't that right, kids?"
"Sure is./Yeah."
"Is that a good thing?" Naruto asked
"Sure is, now I have a question, though, and I want you to be honest."
"Careful, she's a crier." Olivia said causing Naruto to smile at her
"I am making my famous gazpacho tonight. And I just need to know a few things. Do you have any allergies, dairy, gluten, you're not paleo, are you?"
"No, ma'am. When it comes to food, the only thing I am is hungry." Naruto said causing Mrs. Baker and Olivia to laugh
"OK, we're gonna hit it, Mom." Jordan said slapping Naruto's shoulder and the two left with Naruto waving
"OK, you guys do that. Whatever that is."
Later
Naruto swam to the surface, the tattoo of a Red swirl on his left shoulder and the Kanji for Kyuubi on his left peck with the Shiki Fuin seal on his torso, as Leila admired him next to a relaxing Asher before she approached him
"Hey." Leila greeted as Jordan watched her
"Hey, what up?" Naruto greeted
"So, come here often?" Leila asked sitting beside him
"Every Wednesday after the club. I suppose you got a place like this, right?" Naruto asked
"Uh, yeah, it's kind of like this." Leila smiled
"Do you live close?" Naruto asked
"Yeah, I'm just just down the street there."
"Bigger?" Naruto asked
"I mean, I you know, I don't really compare. It's not the size that matters." Leila smiled as Naruto laughed while Jordan walked into the house
"Tell that to some men out there." Naruto said
Inside
Jordan walked to the mini fridge and grabbed some drinks when he heard his dad on the phone, "Look, you think I want to drag my ass all the way to Crenshaw? You think I did it out of the kindness of my heart? All right, I didn't whip up a smart kid permit so I could mold young minds. No, no, no. Look, I would not have recruited him if anybody on the squad had half of his potential, talent, or skill."
Jordan looked hurt to hear that
"OK, I understand that. Why don't you bring all the Boosters down this Saturday, and I will show you what he can do. Yes, sir. Yes. Nathan James, he's gonna bring it home for us. Trust me. Yes, sir. All right, take care."
Jordan walked out the house and sat with Asher who was glaring at Naruto who was surrounded by Leila and other girls all of them laughing
"You seeing this?" Asher asked
"Yeah." Jordan frowned
"We need to get rid of him." Asher frowned still stinging over the fact that his ankles were put on life support yesterday
Next Day
Naruto and Olivia were eating sitting at a bench, "So how was it hanging out with the steroid set?"
"Are you serious?" Naruto asked
"No. No, I just like to mess with Jordan." Olivia said
"So what's up with you two anyway? Y'all don't seem too close." Naruto said
"I mean, we used to be close, and then high school happened. He became a big basketball star and I became this, the social pariah of Beverly High."
"Man, shut up. You're cool." Naruto said
"OK, yeah, says the new guy. It's shocking, I know, but no one's super eager to hang out with sober girl post rehab, so Rehab?" Olivlia revealed as Naruto looked at her
'Elaborate. Please." Naruto said
"I just went down a bad path and tried to drown it out with pills, parents freaked, and here I am. 75k and 90 days later, I'm good as new. It's it's fine now." Olivia nodded
"Is it?" Naruto asked
"You know, you're the first person to even ask me that." Olivia said causing Naruto to raise an eyebrow before Leila walked over
"Nate." Leila said
"Oh, hey, what's up?" Naruto asked
"Hey, so I'm throwing a party at my place tonight. It's just a small team thing to celebrate the start of the season, and I was hoping you could make it."
"I could drop by for a bit." Naruto said
"Great." Leila smiled
"Cool." Naruto nodded
"Cool. Bye, Olivia." Leila said walking off
'Bye." Olivia said watching as Naruto watched after Leila and gave him a look when he looked back at her
"What?" Naruto asked smiling
""A," she's taken. That's Asher's girlfriend. OK? And, "B," those parties, I'd steer clear."
"Are you worried about me?" Naruto asked
"Just looking out for a friend." Olivia said as Naruto placed a hand to his heart and dabbed at his eyes
"I got my first friend, in Beverly." Naruto said dramatically
"Shut up." Olivia smiled
That Night
Naruto walked into Leila's home looking around at everyone before he saw JJ, "Oh! Nate! How you doing, man?"
"Hey, what up, bro?" Naruto asked before he stopped JJ from hugging him as he was wet and naked, "Put some clothes on bro."
"Its a party man, scrimmage is tomorrow. Got to celebrate how we going to dominate the season!" JJ yelled before he ran off
Naruto smiled watching him, before he walked off and mingled a bit before he walked to the balcony and enjoyed the view, "Hey, what's up?" Leila asked
"This is quite the set-up." Naruto said looking around
"Yeah, well, home sweet home. You having fun at least?" Leila asked only for Naruto to mouth 'NO', "Introduce yourself, get to know people."
"Oh, you mean the bougie babies of Beverly Hills? Selfie, shot, Snapchat, repeat. I think I'll pass." Naruto smiled as Leila giggled
"You're being judgy." Leila said
"Am I?" Naruto asked nodding over to a table who were passing around pills, "OK, well, Adderall diaries over there isn't the halon and the dyon, but maybe not all of us are as basic as you think. So you can stand here in the corner not fitting in, or you can make an effort. That part's up to you."
Naruto smiled before with a sigh he walked off, "Oh. Whoa, whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where you going?" Jordan said stopping Naruto from leaving, "The night is young, OK?"
"Yo, I got to go." Naruto said
"Hey, the team managers, they're dying to meet you, man." Jordan said indicating to three white girls in the hot tube in bikini's waving a him with smiles
"Yes." Naruto said walking to the hot tube,
Later, Naruto was still with the three girls along with Asher and Jordan when Leila walked over with 3 small cups, "As requested."
"Oh, no, we got practice tomorrow." Naruto said
"Come on, it's Saturday practice. Just a few drills. No big deal. Trust me." Jordan said as Naruto frowned lightly a feeling he gets when ever someone doesn't has his best interest in mind rearing its head,
"Cheers." Leila said as Naruto took a glass and the four took it to the head but Jordan and Asher sneakingly dumped theirs in the hot tube, not knowing that Naruto had indeed noticed
Throughout the party, Asher, and Jordan put drink after drink in Naruto's hand, before Naruto with the Team Managers made their way to one of their house aand they helped him get loose for practice before Naruto left the home at 2 am, and got back to practice in time
Naruto was sitting on the bench, lacing up his Flu Game Jordan's when JJ walked over, "Hey, thanks for the ride last night."
"What?" Naruto asked
"Ah, you didn't drop me off at my house?" JJ asked
"Naw." Naruto said shaking his head
"Whoo! Time to buck up, buttercup. Booster hawks are watching." JJ said stretching as Naruto looked over and saw men and females entering
"Who's that?" Naruto asked
"Boosters here to see what you got." JJ said getting a nod from Naruto as he sighed and stood up catching how Asher and Jordan were smirking and narrowed his eyes
Naruto just kept passing the ball throughout the scrimmage till one pass was intercepted by Asher, and he laid it up before Jordan walked over, "Get it together, man. You smell like a party bus." Asher said
"Heh heh. More like Tequila and regret." Jordan smirked
"Y'all set me up." Naruto said
"Yeah, what you thought that we were a team, friends? The only reason you were even at that party is because we told Leila to get you there." Asher replied
"To what? What, haze me? Make me look bad? You got me confused with somebody else, bruh." Naruto said
"Then go back to Crenshaw." Jordan said
"What'd you say?" Naruto asks getting in Jordan's face, "Say that again, bruh."
Martin ran over and got between them, "I will not let you blow this. One fight, and you're done. Game over. Cool it." Martin said before he looked over to Jordan, "And you you should know better than this."
"Oh, do not put this on me, Dad. You worked this whole thing up. It was all a lie. Even the guy's permit to be at the school was a lie, a lie to save yourself. Hey, yo, Nate, you think he cares about you? He's just trying to save his job, OK? That's that's what matters."
"Enough." Martin said causing Jordan to frown before Martin looked to Naruto who smirked causing them to look confused
"Guess its a good thing, I can't get drunk off of the shit you was pushing last night." Naruto said as the game was back on and Naruto turned around
Sean passed him the ball and Naruto ran up court before Asher got ready to defend him, Hope your ready." he said before Naruto dribbled between his legs to his right hand, and back between to his left, before he dribbled behind his back to his right quickly, before Naruto began to drive toward the basket but Asher stayed with him all the way, and saw Naruto smirk and before Asher knew it the ball was in midair behind him causing his eyes to widen but before he could make a move Naruto had spun around him, and grabbed ball
Asher with a growl reached for the ball, but Naruto spun away from him, and dribbled the ball between Asher's legs, and grabbed the ball when Asher tried to spin around for it, with a step back beyond the 3 point line Naruto shot the ball sinking his shot like, making it a 1 point game with his team in the lead, Naruto smirked as he back peddled while Asher glared at him
JJ managed to block a shot and passed it to Naruto who dribbled to his right hand before he dribbled between his legs back to his left hand looking as if he was about to go to the left, which Asher thought, but Naruto blew past him to the right,
As Naruto made his way to the basket, but Jordan got in front of him, but he was easily spun around as Naruto jumped and layed the ball in with a finger roll.
Naruto then jogged to the other side of the court and guarded Asher who had the ball, Asher went to shoot a jumper, but Naruto smacked the ball away into Sean's hands, the opposite team hurriedly got back into defense, as Naruto's team brought the ball up court, and passed it to Naruto as Jordan guarded him at the 3 point line
Dribbling with his right hand Naruto glanced around the court and with a simple dribble between his legs he blew past Jordan who began running after him before Asher, and another player both went to block Naruto's way, only for Naruto to abruptly stop and jump shooting a fade away from the free throw line winning the game
Naruto didn't cheer he just tossed off his Jersey and walked off to the locker rooms, where he began to pack his stuff,
"Nate." Martin said walking up
"Yo, man, I'm done here." Naruto said
"Why, because I need your help to win a season? Look, winning is my job." Martin said before Naruto turned to him
"Then you should have said that from the start. All that "here to give you a chance" talk, I didn't need it. I was good where I was at, you came to me and fucked up my life. I don't belong here." Naruto said going back to packing
"Look, yes, I need you to win games, but you need me more."
"Ha!" Naruto laughed as he looked to Martin, "You can think that if you want too."
"This is your chance, Nate. This is your way out. Look, I'm trying to help you."
"I didn't ask for your help or a way out. I told you, I don't like hand outs, I work for mine. I don't need this school, or your kind of help. You came, said you'd help me get to my dream. And now that I get here, you change my position? How is that helping?"
"You can see the court, Nate, in a way few players can. Look, I made a promise, remember? I said that I would help you get to the NBA. But in order to do that, I need you to see the court from every angle, because when you do, you'll be unstoppable. Not just in 1v1's but all around. Look, I'm just getting to know you, OK, but I can see it plain as day. You're looking for a fight. And all your life, every bad decision you've ever made is because your father left you when you were a kid."
A dent in the locker caused Martin to pause as Naruto's fist was dented the metal, as he glared "Say that again. I dare you."
"Listen. Okay, I'm trying to help. Your mom said you like to give your word and keep it, I know I wasnt completely upfront and I apologize for that. I was wrong. You can accept my help or not, that's up to you."
Naruto watched as Martin left the locker room, and he continued to pack up his stuff and left
Later, Park
Naruto and Coop walked on the blacktop to a bench as dudes played ball, "You see these dudes?"
"Yeah, they're great." Naruto said
"Nah, they used to be great. Now they just stuck. They didn't take their shot when they had it." Coop replied
"Well, I can't keep living with a foot in two worlds, Coop, feeling like I don't belong in either." Naruto sighed
"Then don't belong. Take the best of both and you boss up." Coop adviced
"I don't know if I can do it."
"You can and you will." Coop said as Narito sighed
"All right, so what about you?" Naruto asked
'What about me?" Coop asked
"Shawn? Look, if I ain't here -"
"Listen, that dude is all talk. I got that handled." Coop assured
"Coop." Naruto frowned
"I promise you, he backed off. Listen, Nate. If I had a tenth of your talent, bro, I'd say forget this place and bounce. Who wouldn't? Think about Dillon, your moms. You could really get him a better life. I'm not gonna let you throw that away. And when you're living your best life, rocking it in that NBA Championship confetti, you gonna think of how your homie Coop set you straight, how somewhere she dying for a Ducati."
Naruto smiled, "Stupid."
"I'm serious, though, man." Coop said causing Naruto to nod
Later, Baker Mansion
Martin was on his tablet looking over footage when his wife walked out, "Hey, honey. There's someone here to see you."
Martin looked over as Naruto walked out the house, and his wife walked back in placing a hand on Naruto's shoulder co fusing Naruto with the level of affection she continued to show him, "What can I do for you, Nathan?"
"I want to play in the NBA. I want a life better than the one I've been living. Look, man, what drives me to play is my anger, all right? That's what you see on that court. And you were right about my dad. I'm angry he left. Angry 'cause I gotta fight for every damn step I take, angry my mama can't pay the bills. Look, man, I gotta do better for her For Dillon. And Beverly will help me do that, football or not, so I will play any position you tell me. But before I do, I need to know why. Why me, man?"
Martin sighed. "Because I wanted to win, Nate. I, uh I wanted to get back just a little bit of what I lost when I busted up my knee. But then I saw you on the court, and you remind me of me. Now, you say you play because you're angry. I understand that. But if we're gonna do this, I'm asking you to play for something bigger now."
Naruto felt something was being kept from him, noticing how Martin couldn't look him in the eye, but he nodded nonetheless
Game Day,
"Please welcome your Beverly High Eagles." the announcer said as cheers and applause sounded out through the gym as Grace, and Dillon were in attendance to see Naruto's first game and when he saw them in attendance he could t help but smile and point to the enthusiastic Dillon,
After the starters were introduced they all advanced to the court for the jump ball, as Naruto sat down on the bench, as the game went on before he was put in with 3 minutes left in the first quarter, with the score being 6 to 17 in the Chatsworth's favor
JJ passed Naruto the ball off the inbound and Naruto advanced the ball, "Show time." Naruto said as Sergio Rodriguez began to defend him
"Let's go, Nate!" Dillon yelled
Dribbling Naruto began to run but paused beyond the 3 point line and dribbled behind his back, and between his legs from his right hand to his left and back as he made his way forward, before he dribbled behind his back again and a curl, and a cross that sent Sergio off balance for the step back and as he lunged forward to try and block the shot he fell while the ball went in the basket causing the fans to cheer
9 : 17
"Nathan James with a beautiful set up."
Naruto ran down court as Embiid tried to lay it up and he swiped the ball dribbling it between his legs and passing it up to Jordan who caught the ball and slammed it home
11 : 17
Naruto was ready as he guarded Sergio who was looking for revenge for when Naruto snatched his ankles ,
Sergio dribbled between his legs and tried to blow by Naruto but he remained in front of him, watching the ball and Sergio
Sergio was unnerved by the intensity in the gaze at him eerily, before he gasped when the ball was tipped in mid dribble,
Naruto with the ball, passed it to Asher who caught it but missed the layup but luckily Adams managed to secure the rebound and passed the ball to Naruto
With his left Naruto dribbled to his right and sent the ball through Sergio's legs before he caught the ball as Sergio stayed with him but a behind the back caused Sergio to stop abruptly as he came for the ball but with a curl of the ball and a spin move his ankle were snatched once again as Naruto stepped back and sunk another three pointer, getting more cheers from the fans
14 : 17
Naruto laughed as he and JJ slapped hands and got into position, Naruto defended Sergio who pushed off him and stepped behind the three point line and called for the ball but it wasn't given to him as Embiid shot the ball but missed
Naruto grabbed the rebound, and jogged up court before he blew passed his defender to dunk but Embiid jumped in his path, so Naruto brought the ball down behind his back and elbowed it to a wide opened Sean who shot the three as the fans cheered while Martin was also amazed by the passed
17 : 17
"Yeah!" Naruto cheered as he high fived Sean,
"Did you see that! What an assist!" the announcer yelled
Sergio Rodriguez scored a layup, before JJ inbounded the ball to Naruto who ran up the court and Miles tried to impede him but a behind the back dribble allowed Naruto to blow passed him to the lane allowing him to slam the ball into the basket,
"Bitch I do this!" Naruto yelled
19 : 19
Naruto looked at Miles smirking, "You want some more. Alright, bout to work you like a Temp service." he said
"Yeah, we'll see."
Naruto dribbled to his left from his right, then between the legs, and behind the back and faked a drive left and soon as Miles reacted Naruto stepped back causing him to break Miles ankles, and tossed the ball casually in the air as JJ jumped and slammed it home
Miles looked up at Naruto, as he smiled at him as a the quarter ended, as JJ ran over and hugged Naruto before they walked off the court with Naruto high fiving his teammates and Martin
23 : 19
"Seems the Eagles got themselves a ringer. No one has been able to guard him."
Naruto was back on the bench for the beginning of the second quarter, watching as the Chatsworth's came out and took the lead, but Jordan and JJ made sure the lead didn't get to out of hand and Asher even managed to get the lead by a dunk putting them up 1 and Naruto was put back in the game for Noel
42 : 41
Naruto was on the baseline guarding Rodriguez when he saw Grant wide open and Embiid pass him the ball, and quickly he ran and jumped slapping the ball from the air and landing to catch it as he dribbled and jumped from the free throw line with a windmill dunk
44 : 41
Rodriguez advanced the ball, and passed it to Grant before he ran around as the ball was passed back to Rodriguez who went for a layup but Naruto with another block grabbed the ball and ran up court
A behind the back dribble dodged the steal attempt from Grant, who was ready to guard Naruto but didn't see that as soon as Naruto's left hand touched the he tossed it up behind his back up the court to Asher who caught the ball and a lay up added another 2 points to their score
46 : 41
Naruto began to focus on defense and shut Rodriguez down till he had to once again sit down, till the last 3 minutes of the last quarter and the Chatsworth not only came back but managed to extend their lead by 10 points
85 : 95
Naruto rolled his neck and shoulders as he stepped onto the court, with Miles Grant as his defender, before Jordan passed him the ball and with a deep breath he pulled up at the 3 point line and sunk his shot
88 : 95
As everyone ran up court for the next possession, Embiid inbounded the ball to Sergio who turned into Naruto who swiped the ball and quickly backed up as Embiid and Sergio began to double team him,
Dribbling through Embiid's legs as he spun and grabbed the ball and a step back and a spin move on Sergio with another step back for the corner three Naruto sunk his shot
91 : 95
Running to the three point line as he watched Embiid with more care inbound the ball and when he went to go on the attack Covington got in his way as Sergio ran the ball up and passed it to Grant who went to dunk but Naruto sprinted down the court and slammed the ball into the backboard the ball coming down with it
Naruto passed the ball to Jordan who pump faked the ball and passed to JJ who passed it to Naruto and immediatly Naruto pulled up and shot another 3
94 : 95
Covington inbounded the ball to Grant who quickly passed it to Sergio who went for a bounce pass to Grant who got open, but Naruto jumped into the path of the pass and ran up to center court and passed the ball to Jordan who shot the three pointer before the buzzer went off,
Everyone watched as the ball soared through the air and bouced off the backboard into the basket causing the fans to cheer
97: 95
The team cheered along with the fans, "Beverly wins! What a game!" the announcer yelled
"lI'll be damned. You straight?" Martin asked Naruto who nodded
"Yeah." Naruto said as Jordan looked at them
"There you go. I'm proud of you, son." Martin smiled at Naruto causing Jordan to frown before he looked to Sergio
"Hey, man, can I talk to you for a second?" Jordan asked
Naruto saw Olivia and with a smile approached her but Leila got in the way, "Congratulations!"
"Thanks." Naruto said curtly
"I'm sorry about the whole getting you to the party thing. I didn't know what they were planning. I would never do something like that. If I had known-"
"It's OK." Naruto nodded
"It's not, but maybe we start over? Friends?" Leila asked
"Yeah." Naruto nodded, "Yeah, we can do that."
Naruto and Leila shook hands, before he saw Olivia walking off, and quickly ran over to her, "Liv!" Naruto called causing her to stop
"Liv?' Olivia asked
"To formal to call you Olivia all the time, so Liv for short." Naruto said as she smiled, as no one ever did that before, before they continued to talk
Next Day
Naruto walked into the hallway, with everyone acknowledging his presence "Nathan!" Martin called causing Naruto to walk over, "So we have a problem. Ah, Chatsworth is contesting your transfer permit."
Immediately Naruto's good mood dropped
Moments Later, Locker Room
Naruto was sitting on a bench as Martin and Eddie talked, "We're gonna fight this." Martin said
"They're accusing us of recruiting. You're gonna stand there and tell me it's not true?" Eddie asked
"He's a straight A student." Martin said
"And that's why the football coach went down to Crenshaw to recruit him, because he's smart? That's not gonna fly, not with the board." Eddie retorted
"OK, what if he moves to this zip code?" Martin asked
"Yo, my moms can barely afford to give me lunch money. You think she can afford to move us to Beverly Hills?" Naruto asked
"OK, we're gonna figure this out." Martin assured him
"How? Look, face it, Coach, it's over." Naruto said standing up shaking his head
"Maybe there's another way." Martin said looking at him getting Naruto's attention
Later, James House
Grace looked troubled, "You're sure about this?" she asked
"No. But it's the only way to stay." Naruto said
"Living in Beverly Hills." Grace replied
"Just during the week. That way I qualify for the district." Naruto said
"With Coach Baker?" Grace asked
"With Coach Baker and his family. On weekends, I'll be home with you." Naruto said as Grace got this look on her face, "Look, Ma, if you don't want this, I won't go. OK, just say the word and I'll call them."
"No. I asked you to give yourself a chance at something more. And, uh, this is the, uh, the only way to do it." Grace said
Naruto looked at her before Dillon walked in, "Way I see it, you gotta go. This is what's best for you, Nate. If you can do it, make something of yourself." Dillon said as Naruto nodded, "Also, can I have your room?"
Naruto and Grace smiled, "Nah, definitely not. Come here." Naruto said bringing Dillon and Grace into a hug before he whispered into Grace ear, "I know you and Coach aren't telling me something."
Grace's eyes widened
Later, Baker Mansion
Martin, and Naruto with a duffel walked into the house, "We're here." Martin announced
Mrs. Baker walked over and hugged Naruto, before he and Jordan shook hands, and he was lead to his new room, looking around before Olivia knocked on the door
"Welcome to Beverly Hills, Nate." Olivia said
Finished
Basically Naruto is Aomine Denki, Midorima, and Akashi,
All American is a CW show centered around football but I changed it to Basketball, his opponents will have the names of NBA players