Charlie Valmont has been dating Nathan Scott since freshman year, making them one of the longest-standing couples at Tree Hill High. After two years together, they’re known as the school’s golden couple—the star basketball player and one of the head cheerleaders. To everyone else, Nathan is arrogant, cocky, and ruthless, always looking for someone to intimidate or outshine. Charlie, however, sees a completely different side of him. Around her, he’s patient, affectionate, protective, and surprisingly gentle. She’s the only person who can effortlessly pull a genuine smile from him, and despite his reputation, he rarely lets his walls stay up when they’re alone. While most people think Nathan only cares about basketball and himself, Charlie knows how deeply he loves her, even if he struggles to show it publicly.