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NAMES CHANGE8



Quote- What's in a name?





Shelby stood there in shock staring at him. Juliete ran up to him and gave him hug that literally knocked him into the wall, but he never took his eyes of Shelby, which made her a little nervous.

Juliete: SCOTT, IT'S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!

She was practically hanging on him so he slowly removed her arms from around his neck and rubbed a hand through his hair. It was obvious he was nervous about all the people staring in their direction.

Scott: Yeah Jules, good to see you too.

He looked over at Shelby and smiled at her and was about to say something when…

Shelby looked up as Peter and Sophie ran into the hallway, followed by all the other Cliffhangers.

David: *sarcastically* Told ya it was Juliete

He held out his hand as Auggie placed a five-dollar bill in it

David: Easy money

Daisy rolled her eyes and walked over to Shelby who was backing as far away from Scott as possible

Sophie who was hugging Kat turned to face everyone else

Sophie: What are you guys doing here?

Ezra: Eating, but we are about to get thrown out if we don't settle down

He looked sternly over at David who was asking Scott for his autograph. David just rolled his eyes and gave Ezra a disgusted look

Peter: Look everyone, let's just ask to get a table together, ok?

After a while they all settled down to a whisper and had agreed with peter

Peter: Ok then, follow me.

They all began following him except Juliete who went into the restroom and Shelby who hung behind to wait for her. She looked up as Scott turned around and began walking towards her. He shoved his hands in his pocket and began looking around the room

Scott: Hey

Shelby looked at the floor and slightly nodded her head

Shelby: Hey

Scott shrugged his shoulders and gave her a small smile

Scott: So…

She gave him a small smirk

Shelby: What?

Scott: What ya been up to?

Shelby: Nothing really

Scott nodded his head understandingly. He looked up as Juliete walked out of the restroom

Scott: Well I'll uh, see ya at the table

Shelby slightly nodded her head as Scott turned around to walk away

Juliete ran up to Shelby, practically hoping, with a huge smile on her face

Juliete: SO…WHAT HAPPENED?

Shelby rolled her eyes

Shelby: Gosh Juliete, chill.

Juliete jumped up and down

Juliete: But what did he say to you?

Shelby: *sarcastically* Something REALLY unexpected

Juliete: WHAT!

Shelby did all she could do not to laugh. Juliete looked like a little kid begging for ice cream

Shelby: Ok, are you sure you're ready for this?

Juliete jumped up and down again

Juliete: Yes SHELBY, TELL ME.

A small smirk crossed Shelby's face

Shelby: He told me…hey.

Juliete stopped jumping as a confused look slowly crossed her face

Juliete: huh?

Shelby: *sarcastically* Yep that's right. The word actually left his mouth

Shelby rolled her eyes as she slowly began walking back to the table. Juliete ran up beside her

Juliete: What, THAT'S IT?

Shelby stopped walking and turned to face Juliete

Shelby: What- you were expecting more?

Juliete: Well yeah!

Shelby: Such as…

Juliete: I don't know! Maybe oh Shelby I've missed you so much, or I'm sorry I left you Shelby, or…

Juliete's perky voice trailed off as she bit her tongue

Shelby: or what Juliete?

Juliete shook her head a little embarrassed

Juliete: Nothing, let's go eat. I'm STARVING.

Juliete began to walk off but Shelby quickly stepped in front of her

Shelby: I know as well as you do Juliete that you are never STARVING. What were you going to say?

Juliete looked at the ground and started fidgeting with her fingers

Juliete: *whispering* Nothing

Shelby: I'm not going to get mad at you, just tell me

She looked up at Shelby who had a pleading look on her face

Juliete: I thought maybe he told you that he still loved you

Juliete gave a little embarrassed look and slowly began to walk off

Shelby let out a loud sigh and focused her attention on the ground as she followed Juliete

*I wish* she thought to herself.




Juliete and Shelby made it the tables that had been combined so they could all sit together, and they each took a seat. Juliete sat in between Auggie and Sophie, who was very happy to see her old group, and Shelby sat by Daisy, but was also right across from Scott, which she wasn't to comfortable with so she focused on her empty plate.

Scott breathed a sigh of defeat, as Shelby wouldn't look at him

*What am I going to do* he thought to himself

Peter was sitting at the head of the table and noticed the discomfort between Scott and Shelby. Something else he noticed was that Ezra wasn't taking his eye off David

*Nothing has changed there* he chuckled to himself

Peter: So everyone, what brought you guys here

Kat: There aren't too many places to eat in Catresik that aren't deadly expensive, so we decided to come here.

Peter nodded his head understandingly

Peter: Yeah, Sophie and I are tired of Rusty's ourselves.


Shelby looked out the window, ignore the conversations that were going on around her. It was pouring rain outside and the lightning and thunder was just as bad.

*That's a sign that this night is going to be terrible* she thought to herself disgusted.

She continued looking out the window. She knew if she were to look at the seat across from her, she would see Scott staring at her. She could already feel his eyes boring a whole in her

*Gosh I want to look at him* she thought to herself.




Scott sat in his seat staring at Shelby. It wasn't because he wanted to make her mad so she would look at him, not completely the reason anyway, he just found it hard to look away. It has been over a year since he had last seen her, and he hadn't realized how much he TRULY missed her until now.

*Sure I missed her a lot, but this is painful* he thought to himself.

He fooled around with his fork and continued staring at her. He could feel everyone's eyes on him, except hers.

*Come on Shelby, just look at me* he thought to himself. *God, doesn't she know how much I missed her?*

He watched as she slowly turned his way

*She's going to look at me*

All the sudden the lights went out. Babies were crying, and people were screaming.

*Great* he thought to himself

He tried to see if Shelby was looking at him, but it was too dark to see anything. He snapped out of his trance and became aware of what was going on


Peter: Everybody, calm down.


Scott looked up and could see the outline of Peter standing up in his chair trying to get everyone's attention.



Man: I am the manager. It seems the power has gone out all over town. We do not have a generator but we will be happy to provide your party with a flashlight. Please calm down and we will make our way towards you. You are welcome to wait the storm out here, or two travel the roads, the decision is yours.

Eventually most everybody has clamed down, and quit a few people were leaving.


Daisy: *dryly* Fitting that the lights would go out right about now

Shelby: What are you talking about?

Daisy leaned in closer to Shelby so no one else could hear them

Daisy: Well, you were going to look at him, and it is obvious then wasn't the time.

Shelby just rolled her eyes and settled back into her chair

*Wonder is she's right* she thought to herself


David: You afraid of the dark Ezzzzzzzra?

Ezra stuck his tongue out at David because he knew David couldn't see him in the dark

*I owed him that one* Ezra thought to himself

Auggie: Shut up David and listen to Peter.

The sound of Juliete sobbing could be heard…

Peter: Ok guys listen up. I have to get back to Horizon

Sophie: Peter why? The kids are on their fall break

Peter: I know Soph, but the place will flood if we don't patch some things up. The storm is heading south, so maybe we can get there before the worst sets in

Ezra: Um, how do you know it is heading south?

Peter: I just do

Hank: He is right. I was watching the weather channel earlier and it is heading that way.

Hank squeezed Kat's hand for reassurance. He knew she wasn't too fond of this kind of weather

Kat: Peter, I want to go back and help you

Ezra: Me too

David: You just want to get out of the storm Ezzzzzra

Auggie: Don't make me tell you again David, shut up.

Auggie squeezed Juliete's shoulder knowing that what David was saying was frightening her

Scott: I'll help too

Daisy: *sarcastically* Well here's a WACKY idea, why don't we all go?

Shelby: *dryly* You're right, it is wacky.

Scott: Then is should fit us perfectly

Daisy gave a little dry grin, even though she knew no one could see her

Even though it was dark, Shelby could still feel Scott staring at her

*Gosh I wish he would stop* she thought to herself. *I'm not ready to talk right now*

Juliete: Peter, if the storm is in the north or whatever, I want to go back with you and Sophie too because I don't want to have to drive through it.

Peter rubbed a hand over the back of his neck as a thoughtful expression crossed his face

Peter: Ok guys, who all wants to go?

He looked over as a young lady handed him a flashlight

Peter: Thanks miss, I think we will be leaving

He watched closely so he saw the lady nod her head yes

Sophie: I think they all want to go Peter

Peter: Ok, who DOESN'T want to go?

David: Me, I want to stay here and help these fine young ladies to their car

Daisy and Shelby rolled their eyes as Ezra shot David another glare

Auggie: Good man let's go and we can leave David here.

David gave a disgusted look but to no avail, no one could see him

Peter: Ok, here is how we are going to do this. There are three vehicles here right?

Hank: Yes

Peter: Ok, I will lead the way. Scott, you and Ezra come with me.

Scott: Ok

Ezra: Cool

Peter: Sophie, you drive Shelby and Daisy.

Sophie: Ok

Peter: And Hank you bring up the rear with Kat, Juliete, and Auggie.

Hank: Ok

Peter: Don't get to close in case on of us has to slam on breaks. Let's get going

David: What about supper?

Scott: Get it later

They all followed Peter, trying not to step on anything or anyone.

Ezra: OUCH!

Ezra fell to the ground but quickly popped up

Ezra: Sorry about that sir, didn't mean to trip over you

Daivd started laughing

David: Oh that was a good one Ezzzzra



Once at that door Shelby looked over shoulder to see Scott staring at her as he walked to Peter's truck.

"I know what you're thinking"

She looked to her left to see Daisy standing beside her

Shelby: And what is that?

Daisy: *dryly* The night of the storm all over again

Shelby rolled her eyes, but a serious expression crossed her face

*Is she right* Shelby thought to herself
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Ok, if you have seen every Higher Ground episode this chapter more than likely makes sense to you and you catch on to what I'm doing. If you haven't seen every episode, please continue reading my story because I promise there will be A LOT of S&S in the next chapter.

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