Disclaimer: I do not own any of the character's from "Scooby Doo". I do own Kristeen, Cookie, and any other characters in this story not in "Scooby Doo"
Present (Shaggy's PoV)
I'd never thought of myself as brave. Never thought that there was anything in this world that could give me the courage that she gave me.
"You aren't a screw-up," she told me, "You're the sweetest, bravest guy I've ever met." I would have thought it was mockery coming from anyone other than her. But now looking down at her sound asleep in my lap while our lives were in danger, I knew she was sincere. Zoinks! She actually thought I was brave! Don't misunderstand. I'd never had a problem with being the coward in Mystery Inc., but it felt good to know someone thought I was brave, especially when that someone was Kristeen. When the gang and I'd arrived in town a week ago to solve a mystery involving a phantom and a dance company, I knew we would meet some interesting people. I'd never imagined meeting anyone as amazing as the girl that now lay across my lap.
Four Days Ago (Shaggy's PoV)
"So, like, why are we in Applebrook again, Velma?" I asked, as we pulled up to the town's visitor center at about three in the afternoon. Fred and Daphne rolled their eyes, and Scooby snored loudly on the floor next to me. Velma launched into a well rehearsed explanation (she'd given it to me four times since we left Coolsville).
"Because, Shaggy, a ghost is traumatizing dancers at the local dance studio; the studio's the only thing that brings in money for the town and they called us to investigate,"
"Then why are we goi-"
"We're going to the visitor's center because the mayor wants to meet us there. We'll go the studio later."
"Ohhh…"
Fred spoke up as the Mystery Machine pulled to a stop, "Well gang, looks like we made it." Scooby yawned, and we all climbed out of the van. The building in front of us reminded me of a post office, and I again wondered what we were doing in such a small town. A tall, rather large man in a suit with light blond hair and a goatee greeted us at the door.
"Mystery Inc.!" He exclaimed in a deep southern accent, "I'm so glad you made it. It's a pleasure to meet ya'll!"
"The pleasure's all ours Mr. Mayor," Daphne began. The gang and the mayor suddenly launched into a detailed discussion about phantoms and disappearances, but I was distracted.
Not by food, but by a girl. Standing not fifteen feet away from us was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She had to be close to my age. She was tall and slender, but not gangly. Her stick straight, shoulder length, blond hair bounced playfully and her sky blue eyes seemed to catch the sunlight. A dog ran toward her-a golden retriever with stick in its mouth-and she laughed. Suddenly, the girl and her dog were walking towards us. Butterflies swarmed in my stomach and I straightened up wishing I hadn't eaten that last box of garlic Scooby snacks. Then she was next to the mayor, grinning as he introduced her.
"Mystery Inc," he said motioning to the beautiful girl and her dog, "This is one of the part time instructors at the studio, and also my daughter. Her name is Kristeen… and oh that's her dog Cookie."
Fred, Velma, and Daphne introduced themselves, and Kristeen shook each of their hands. Then it was my turn. I gulped.
"I'm Shaggy," I choked out and my voice cracked like a thirteen year old. Kristeen giggled.
"Nice to meet you, Shaggy," she said, although it was more like singing. She reached down and patted Scooby on the head, "And you are?"
"'Rooby 'oo"
"Nice to meet you, Scooby Doo"
I gasped, "You can understand him?!"
Kristeen giggled again. "Yup! But I have a dog, too remember?" she laughed motioning at the golden retriever. Then she continued, almost hesitantly, "Cookie hasn't had another dog to play with in a while… maybe we could hang out at the park later?"
The butterflies in my stomach felt like bullets now. Daphne elbowed me hard in the stomach. "Sure," I managed to say.
"Great!" Kristeen exclaimed blue eyes sparkling and a grin spreading across her face. She held out a piece of paper, "Here's my number. I have to go teach a class now, and I'm sure ya'll want to get settled in and get the details of this mystery straight with my dad. Call me later, okay?" I took the piece of paper and opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out. Why was this girl making me so freaking nervous?
Daphne smirked and spoke for me. "He will," she said. With that Kristeen's smile grew even bigger and she turned to leave, her dog Cookie following closely.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So thats the first chapter of my first attempt at fanfiction. This story won't be just lovey-dovy boy meets girl. There will be more action and adventure in the later chapters, I promise! Please, Please, Please Review this!
