Disclaimer: I don't own them no matter how hard I try. But I do own Kaitlyn.
A/N: I'm so sorry it took me so long to get this part out. I had midterms this week and I got the flu. But here it is so enjoy. Thanks for all the review and I'd really love 10 reviews for this part J. Thanks!!
Part Nine
Kaitlyn awoke to the bright afternoon sun shining on her face. She was disorientated but the events of the night before did come flooding back. She remembered the terror of the dream and the comfort of having her angel back. The pain and then relief of finally telling what she saw. What she had felt. I hope that they don't think this fixes everything. Opening up about one thing doesn't change who I am, she thought bitterly.
The Cliffhangers all were seated in the lodge with the exception of Kaitlyn. They were all lost in their own thoughts revolving around what had happened the night before. Scott, Shelby, Daisy, and David had decided not to tell anyone about Kait's back until they had a chance to speak to her. The brutal scars they saw lingered in everyone's minds.
Sophie walked in and made an announcement, "Kaitlyn's awake. I think that it would go better if one of you guys talked to her first."
Scott immediately got up and Shelby squeezed his hand in a sign of support. She knew how hard this was for both of them. She nervously began to bite her nails knowing there was nothing she could do but wait and see what happens.
Kaitlyn turned at the sound of the door opening, she saw Scott slowly walking in. She looked down unsure of what to do or say. He just came and sat beside her on her bed.
"Hey pixie girl." He said as he tugged on her chocolate colored hair just like he used to do when they were kids.
"Hey," she replied softly still not meeting his eyes. "Thanks for um helping me last night."
"What are angel's for?" he said with a sweet smile. "How are you feeling?"
"Okay I guess. My throat's sore and my eyes are all puffy and red but other than that…" she trailed off.
"Is there anything else you want to talk about?" he asked trying to figure out a way to bring up the scars.
A look of apprehension crossed her face, "No," she said quickly," I have nothing else to say to you."
"We saw the scars, Kait."
"I don't know what you're talking about." She responded as she bounded off the bed and began to pace around the room.
"Yes you do," Scott said becoming angry. "You have to tell me what happened!" he demanded.
"I don't have to tell you anything Scott Barringer! So mind your own damn business!"
"No I won't someone hurt you. They beat you! And you have to tell me who. Why are you protecting this person? Do you like to get hit?" he screamed at her.
"Get out." She said through her clenched lips. She was so angry she was shaking. "Get out now." She ordered.
"Fine." He said as he stalked out of the room cursing about impossible females.
"David, wait up!" Daisy called out to the boy who was walking rapidly in front of her. He didn't slow down at all as he ignored the persistent girl behind him. She grabbed his arm stopping him.
"What the hell do you want?" he asked.
"I wanted to talk to you." Daisy responded.
"Fine. We've talked. Can I go now?" he said like the smart ass he was.
"Knock it off David. How did you know how Kaitlyn got her scars?"
"I don't know. I probably read it in a book or saw it in some movie." He said trying to brush off her question.
"No, that's not true. Tell me the truth." Daisy said' "please."
"Just let it go, Dais. Let it go." He pleaded softly as he turned and walked off in the other direction.
"Hey cowboy." Shelby said as she greeted her favorite male. "What's wrong?" she asked seeing his stormy expression. They sat down and he went over the conversation he had just had with Kaitlyn. After he was finished Shelby stared at him in shock.
"Ya know Scott. Sometimes you can be a real asshole." She said to him as he looked at her bewildered.
"What?" he exclaimed.
"Did you not learn anything from the time we fought in the woods during Kat's trip to Dog's Peak. You did the same thing to her as you did to me. And she just might not forgive you like I did." Shelby said in a cold tone as she got up and left.
Daisy was sitting in the laundry room. She was alone and she let the tears roll freely down her face. She wanted to help David but he wouldn't let her, just as Kait also wouldn't let anyone help her. She was just so tired of trying to help people who didn't want her help. She wanted someone to take care of her for once.
The door banged as someone entered the room. Daisy stayed hidden on the floor as the person began to sort out the clothes. As the person dumped out the different bags a shirt fell and landed right on Daisy. The person went to retrieve it and found her instead.
"Daisy." Ezra said shocked at the sight before him. It was Daisy 'his' Daisy curled up on the floor with a tear stained face. "What's wrong?" he asked immediately as he sat down next to her. Daisy just shook her head and looked away.
"Don't do this. Don't try and hide from me. Not me. For once let me try and help you. Take care of you." He pleaded.
With those words the damn broke and the tears flooded from Daisy's eyes. All the worries and fears that she had been holding back. All the insecurities and secrets that had been praying on her mind were released with the tears she had rarely let herself spill. Ezra gathered her up and just held her as she cried.
When the sobs finally subsided Ezra didn't pressure her to talk about it he just kept holding her hoping that she wouldn't push him away as she had before. He stroked her dark hair trying to calm her. She kept her head resting against his chest.
"Ez thanks. For being here, and um caring about me." She said shyly.
"Daisy I will always care about you. You're special to me."
"I know and that's what scares me!" she suddenly exclaimed. "You know me. And what if it turns out that one day you stop caring and leave me. Everyone always leaves me. Or what if I hurt you. What if it turns out I'm not who you think. I don't want anyone to get hurt."
He sighed and looked down at the girl he had wanted for so long. "Daisy I know the risks. I've thought about them but I can't change the way I feel about you. And you know what I've decided I don't want to. I care about you, a lot. I just want a chance."
"A chance?" she echoed. Then she nodded her head. "A chance cause I don't want my feelings for you to go away either. But if you think we're going to go around acting like Scott and Shelby or Jules and Auggie you really are crazy."
Ezra laughed at that image and said, " Then it's a deal." As his mouth descended towards hers "and this is to seal the deal." He said just before they kissed.
Previews: Shelby and Kaitlyn talk. And Scott receives a phone call that brings back what
Kaitlyn's been trying to hide.
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