Christina was stunned. She wasn't expecting that. She was average. She was an invisible nobody.

….

Shaggy watched Christina. He'd really meant what he said. Christina looked at him in disbelief.

"What?"

"I said you're beautiful" Shaggy replied looking her in the eyes.

"But I'm not"

"Yes you are inside and out "

"But I'm a freak "

"You shouldn't believe anything she says "

"I try but it's so hard "

"I'll help you Christina "

….

Toralie was in shock when she saw Christina and Shaggy without a scratch.

"You IDIOTS" Toralie said to her goons.

"We're sorry ma'am"

"You bet you are"

"Excuse me for asking but why are you doing this?" Scar asked.

"That Freak needs to learn her place"

"Oh I understand "

"You'll have to strike when they're separated"

"Yes ma'am"

….

The following Monday.

Christina was a bundle of nerves. The race was coming fast. She would've loved to practice some more but she had a test to take. As she walked down the hall everyone stared. They still couldn't get past the fact that she and Shaggy were 'dating'. Spectra had been especially annoying. She liked to corner Christina and try to get some details. Toralie had become even more of a pain. Christina was scared that she'd attack again . What was her problem? Why did she attack? Of course Christina knew she was thought of as a freak but why.

"Hi Christina " Shaggy greeted leaning on his locker.

"Hello Shaggy"

Christina and Shaggy were civil with each other to say the least. Christina still couldn't wrap her mind around the what Shaggy had said. Beautiful? Christina didn't feel that way.

"I heard there was a test today"

"There is"

"Awe man"

"This is a perfect reason why you shouldn't sleep in class"

"You sound like the Headmistress "

"Thank you"

"Will we have time to study before the test?"

"I think so but why do you always sleep during class?"

"I'm always tired"

"What makes you so tired?"

"A lot of things "

"Like what?"

"Well both my parents work so I have to take care of my sister and our dog "

"You have a sister?"

"Like I said before there's a lot you don't know about me"

"I guess you're right"

"Huh I didn't hear you"

"Ha ha very funny " Christina replied.

"You know what this means right Christina?"

"What does it mean?"

"I'm winning"

"Winning what?"

"Your heart"

"Not a chance Shaggy "

"I've already won you don't want to admit it" Shaggy replied.

….

During free period.

"Hi Christina "

"Hi Shaggy"

"When do we get our tests back?"

"I don't know Shaggy "

"You wanna go into town?"

"No"

"Toralie won't bother us"

"Well okay "

"Knew that would work " Shaggy laughed before snapping his fingers and sending them to town.

"We could've drove"

"That's no fun" Shaggy replied.

"So tell me about your sister "

"Sugie is awesome. We've never had a fight"

"Are you sure?"

"Yep"

"I wish I could say that "

"You get in a fight?"

"Yeah"

"No"

"I'm serious "

"Whatever you say"

"So tell me about your dog "

"Scooby has been my friend for a long long time. We do nearly everything together. Headmistress even said he could come with me but he's scared of monsters so he declined "

"He declined?"

"He can talk"

"That's cool"

"Christina ?"

"Yes Shaggy?"

"Can you keep a secret?"

"Of course"

"I'm the only one in my family who was born with magic "

"Really?"

"Yes and I feel bad about sometimes and that's why I act out "

"Really?"

"Yes but when I'm around you I feel better. I don't feel alone"

Christina was surprised.

"And-and that's why I marked you. I can't let you slip away and disappear " Shaggy continued.

Christina could see he was telling the truth but she still wasn't sure what to say.

"I know it's a lot to take in but you needed to know"

"I appreciate that you decided to tell me but I'm not sure what to do" Christina said slowly.

"I understand"

…..

When Shaggy got home that night he found Sugie reading a book in the living room with Scooby sitting beside her.

"Hi Shaggy" Sugie greeted looking up from her book.

"How was school?" Scooby asked.

"Great" Shaggy said sitting down.

"Anything interesting happen?"

"No but I've got something to tell you "

"What is it?"

"Well you see"

….

Meanwhile Christina was enjoying some quiet time. Dracula had told her she'd had enough practice and she'd have to wait until the actual race. Reluctantly Christina went to her room. Soon however her sour mood disappeared as she sketched. She kept replay the events of the day in her mind. Christina kept thinking about what Shaggy had said and how he was changing for the better. It was really quiet amazing. Christina was jerked from her thoughts by some motion by her wind. Looking up from her work she saw Shaggy sitting on her window ledge.

"You weren't spying on me were you?" Christina asked.

"No I came to ask you something " Shaggy replied swinging himself into the room.

"What?"

"Would you like to meet my family?"

Christina didn't have anything better to do so she agreed.

"Come on we're taking the scenic route " Shaggy said gesturing to the window.

"I don't feel like flying Shaggy"

"I thought you might say that"

"What?"

"Do you trust me?"

"I get the feeling I don't have a choice " Christina replied taking Shaggy's outstretched hand.

"You right" Shaggy laughed before jumping off the window ledge.

Christina's first instinct was to scream but she couldn't bring herself to do so. They stopped falling after a few seconds. Shaggy wrapped his arm around her waist to secure her before proceeding on. Christina was amazed at how high up they were. She could barely see the people in the town below. She felt like a child on Christmas morning. Christina laughed in delight when they flew over the school. After a few minutes more they landed in front of Shaggy's house.

"That was epic "

"This is a perfect example of why you should use your wings Christina "

"Okay I get it"

"Come on they're waiting for us " Shaggy said leading her inside.