Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill
Title of story is a song by Rob Thomas
Prologue
Lucas Scott stood at the top of the three-point arc with the ball in his hands. Calmly he kept one eye on his defender and the other on the game clock. Patiently he waited for the ticking clock to reach five.
10…9…8…
Everyone in the sold-out arena were on their feet, anxiously waiting for Lucas to make his move.
7…6…
Lucas's heart pumped faster and faster as the time wound down. Beads of sweat trickled down the side of his face. He leaned forward into his check, creating space between him and his defender as he prepared for his patented move.
5…
With his explosive first step, Lucas dribbled and drove hard to the right of the basket. His opponent, who anticipated the move, smiled as he quickly shuffled to his left and was now in Lucas's path to the basket. Lucas flashed a grin and winked at the defender.
4…
Lucas planted his left foot at the top corner of the key and quickly spun to the left, shaking his opponent in the process. Lucas now had a clear chance to win the game. His heart pounded with excitement, but like a pro, he mentally kept his cool and focused on the shot.
3…2…
Lucas's feet left the ground as he prepared for his shot. At the peak of his jump, he hung in the air for a split second before releasing his shot with a smooth follow through. As the orange ball arched towards the hoop, the crowd collectively held their breaths. Everything began to move in slow motion.
Lucas was still in the air with his right arm still extended in the air. His eyes never left the basket. As the ball sailed closer to the net, Lucas's eyes grew wide in horror. Pain suddenly shot up his arm. He tried to breath, but couldn't. His chest unexpectedly seized in pain.
1…0
The buzzer rang out loudly as Lucas's heart stopped. He clutched his chest with his right hand. His body fell to the ground like a ton of bricks. Lying on his back, Lucas gasped for air, but the vital oxygen barely reached his lungs. He knew what was happening and tried to fight it. He wasn't read to die yet. He thought about the things he still needed to do in life. Panic and fear set into Lucas as blackness soon fell around him.