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Scott and Shelby Unlmtd. Ch 4
Shelby went outside to see that Scott had already retrieved the tent that they would need for the hike. Peter and Scott were talking. Shelby finally reached them and halted in front of the two men.
"Oh look, Princess Shelby has finally graced us with her presence." Scott said cynically
"Yes." Shelby responded sarcastically "So bow down and worship me."
"That's enough for now." Peter stopped them. "When you two start your hike, insult and put each other down all you want. But I don't wanna hear it right now, so can it!" He held up his hands and moved them around as he talked to them. "I'm going to take you two up the mountain and you two are to be back here by early afternoon tomorrow. If you're not, you'll be in an isolation cabin, or on shuns, whichever you prefer. On the hike, you are to find food, a place to set up camp for the night, and water by any means you can."
"This sounds too easy." Scott said. Shelby agreed.
"I'm not finished. You two are to NEVER leave each other's sides. Since you have no map, and no supervision you are totally on your own. If one of you is alone for even one second, something horrible could happen. There are a lot of dangers out there guys, I'm not kiddin ya. Animals of all kinds that could rip either of you apart in one swipe of the paw."
"Maybe a bear will eat Scott. This trip might not be so bad after all." Shelby said. Scott glared at her.
"Anyway," Peter continued. "To ensure you never leave each other's sides, you two are going to be tied together by the ankles with this piece of twine." He said holding a small brown string up.
"NOT AGAIN!" Scott exclaimed, "It's IMPOSSIBLE!"
"No it's not. You and Dwight managed, if you can remember that far back. As I was saying......you two will be connected at all times, and if you aren't connected when you come back, then you have shuns anyway, so you better work it out."
"Great." Shelby said crossing her arms over her chest and letting out a huge sigh.
"Well, what if SHE wont cooperate?" Scott accused and waved his hand at Shelby.
"You two are responsible for each other. One person doesn't cooperate, you both get the punishment."
"Well, that's not FAIR." Scott yelled.
"Did I say this hike was about fairness? It's about getting along, working through differences and working as a team."
"Chill, Pretty Boy." Shelby said dryly "It's my grade too, ya know. And I'm not gonna blow it."
"I wish I could believe you." He said and looked down.
"Okay, guys." Peter said sensing the tension. "You better get a move on. Shelby, you lift up you right pant leg, Scott, you lift up your left and let me tie this to you."
"Oh, goody." Shelby said and did as she was told. Scott reluctantly did the same. Peter knelt and tied them together. They both let go of their pant legs and let them fall over their shoes again.
"Okay guys. Get in the car. I'm gonna take you to the top of the mountain, it's your job to find the way back down."
"Looking forward to it." Shelby muttered. She and Scott both tried to take a step at the same time, but it didn't work. Scott was jerked backwards
"God, Shelby. Let's go!" he yelled jerking his leg and Shelby was forced to follow. They reached the jeep. "Get in." he commanded. She took a step forward till she was right in front of him and stood on her tiptoes until her face was level and right in front of his. "
"Why don't you?" she said angrily. Scott was about to say something hateful back, but Peter said.
"Last time I heard, get in the car meant get in the car." Scott looked at Peter, turned and climbed in. Shelby followed close behind.
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In the Girls dorm right before Peter the scene with Scott and Shelby.
"I can't believe Scott and Shelby get to go on this hike together. Everybody knows that even if they are fighting right now, it won't last. They're bound to make up within the hour. They can't stay mad at each other." Kat said while drying her hair with a towel. Daisy said nothing. She sat mercilessly scribbling something in a notebook.
"I know." Juliette said while she braided her hair. "I mean, when Auggie and I got caught we had shuns from each other. But now....Shelby and Scott get caught and all they get to go out alone together in the woods. What gives? Anything could happen out there. I mean, this is Scott and Shelby we're talking about. Now either Peter trusts them big time, or he doesn't trust us at all."
"I never thought of it that way." Kat said. She glanced over at Daisy. "Daisy, you're being awfully quiet this morning." She accused.
"Yeah, well, I'm sorry if that makes you unhappy." Daisy snapped and slammed her notebook closed.
"Take it easy, Daiz!" Juliette said standing up. "She didn't mean anything by it. What's your problem anyway?!"
"My problem is that Scott and Shelby get caught after lights out and they practically get sent out on a romantic evening together alone in the woods!" She said angrily and opened her notebook again.
"I thought Shel was your friend." Juliette said. "I figured you'd be happy for her." Daisy hesitated for a minute and then said very quickly
"That has nothing to do with it, okay!"
With that she tore the paper out of her notebook, folded it and left the dorm.
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Peter stopped the jeep and Shelby climbed out of the car. She held her leg up so that Scott could get out of the car. Once he did she let her leg drop. They were in the middle of the woods somewhere. She sighed, rolled her eyes and rested her hands on her hips. Scott ran his hand back through his hair and looked straight ahead into the woods. Peter climbed out of the car and crossed over to them.
"Okay guys." He said. "You're on your own." He opened the trunk and handed them each a notebook. "Your journals." He offered, shoving them towards the two Cliffhangers. "I expect at least 3 entries by the time you get home tomorrow. Now listen up. Even though you aren't technically on campus, you are still students of Horizon,which means you still have to obey the rules here. No drugs, and no sex-"
"I don't think you have to worry about THAT." Shelby said and shifted away from Scott.
"Good." Peter said. He crossed over and got back in the car. He backed up and rolled down the window. "Remember." He said and pointed at the twine that connected them. He rolled up the window, and with that, he was gone. Scott and Shelby stood for a minute in silence and then Shelby broke the silence and said
"Well, Cowboy, I uh....guess we better get going." She said and took a step forward. Scott didn't budge so she was jerked back. Without turning around, she said through clenched teeth "WHAT are you DOING, SCOTT! Let's go!"
"Shel, we need to talk." He said.
"I'm not going to talk to you right now." She said
"Well, then I'm not moving."
"SCOTT." She said turning around.
"All I'm asking is for a little heart to heart here. No big deal. You talk; we walk. You don't....we stand here. It's as simple as that." He bribed
"That's blackmail." She said raising her eyebrows.
"That's the beauty of it." He said and smiled. She wet her lips and crossed her arms.
"Scott Barringer, I don't believe you." She said angrily.
"Your choice."
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Daisy
The plan was brilliant. The plan only a mastermind could have thought up. This way she could win his heart almost without effort. Once he read that letter she put in his journal he would fall head over heels in love with her. But he wouldn't know it was her that had written the letter. And she wouldn't tell him until she had taken care of other things. Like getting that little tramp, Shelby, out of the way. She had had a few minor setbacks, but nothing was going to stop her from getting him. Nothing. She wanted him more than anything she had ever wanted anything, and she was going to make sure she got it.
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hey guys. This is the end of this chapter. Hope you like it so far. I want lots of reviews if u want the next chapter! Think you are up to it? HEY! WE WON IN THE FOOTBALL GAME! GO TOPPERS! P.s. DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT THE HECK IS GOIN ON WITH HIGHER GROUND ON THE FFC??? THEY HAVEN'T PLAYED IT IN TWO WEEKS! I THINK I'M FEELING HIGHER GROUND WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. LOL!!!! DID THEY CANCEL IT? I HEARD THAT NBC IS CONSIDERING BUYING IT. IF THEY CANCEL THE SHOW I'LL DIE! 3 BEE