Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from Higher Ground. But I do own Kaitlyn and Kyle.
A/N: Thanks for the reviews! The next parts will be longer but I had to cut it off at this point, you'll see why. Well enjoy and please review. I'd love 10 again J !! The more reviews the quicker I get the next part out.
Part Eleven
Scott was in a bad mood for the rest of the evening. He avoided everyone, even Shelby. And he kept shooting contemptuous glares at Kaitlyn. No one knew what was wrong with him and everyone who tried to ask got his or her head bitten off. So they all just decided to leave him alone for the time being.
The girls were all seated together on the sofa chatting.
"So Dais," Shelby said with a sly smile, "what's up with you and Ezra?"
Daisy blushed, and everyone giggled at the sight. No one had ever imagined that Daisy would ever blush. "What?" Daisy responded, "Aren't I allowed to have a…boyfriend."
All the girls smiled because they were happy to see Daisy so happy and acting like a normal teen, well almost normal. Juliette got a sappy grin on her face.
"Boyfriend's are great." She said. Ever since the talk her and Auggie had that one-night things had been going really well for them. Even Peter commented on her progress with her body image and eating. She was just so relieved to have someone in her life that loved her for her.
"Boyfriend's are great when they aren't acting like asses." Shelby said drolly. Everyone laughed at this. "Does anyone know why Scott being this way?" Shel asked after a moment.
"Well," Jules said as she twirled her long brown hair around her finger as she did when she thought about something, "he got a phone call right before dinner."
"Oh that could explain things." Shelby replied thinking Scott and his Dad may have gotten into another fight. "I'm going to go and try to talk to him." She said getting up. She gave Daisy and Juliette a look reminding them of what they had talked about earlier.
Shelby gave a brief slightly edited version of what had happened with Kait so the other girls would understand and look out for her. They both of course agreed.
"Shelby wait a minute!" Kaitlyn called out. Shelby turned to see what Kait wanted to say. "Um I just been meaning to tell you something about Scott. He really loves you, you know. Honestly I've always hated all of his girlfriends cause they were always bimbos whose bra sizes were bigger than their IQ's. But you're different. I see the way you both look at each other. He loves you, remember that even when he's being an ass."
Shelby gave a soft laugh and nodded grateful for the reassurance. And with that she went off to find her boyfriend. She knew just where to look, the docks. But to her surprise she didn't find him there or anywhere else she looked. Finally she just gave up and headed off to bed, but now she was really worried.
The next morning dawned bright and early for all the cliffhangers. Shelby couldn't sleep cause she was worried about Scott and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn woke everyone up with another nightmare but refused to discuss the details of 'that' night. Peter and Sophie sensing the tension decided to call group right away.
Scott didn't say a word during group he just kept glaring at Kaitlyn. He wouldn't meet Shelby's eyes or answer any questions. Everyone was just waiting for the explosion, waiting for someone to snap. And someone did.
"What the hell is your problem?" Kaitlyn asked frustrated at the sullen blonde boy.
"You are," he hissed back to her, "I got a phone call from my buddy Kyle, who is coming to visit me tomorrow. And he told me all about what you did. What a little whore you are! I can't even stand to look at you Kait." He spat out at her.
As soon as Kyle's name was mentioned Kaitlyn went as pale as milk. Her breathing became ragged and she kept shaking her head back in forth in silent protest. Her green eyes wide and appalled and her trembling hand raised to her mouth. As she finally processed all that Scott had screamed at her she did the only thing that she could, she ran.
It took less than a minute for everyone to start yelling at Scott and each other. Tempers ignited and exploded. Suddenly a thought entered Juliette's mind, she knew what she use to do when she was upset. And how Kaitlyn had tried to commit suicide before who was stopping her now. No one.
"GUYS!" she yelled at the top of her lungs. "We have to find Kaitlyn before she does something to hurt herself."
Everyone stopped yelling at each other as they realized what Jules had just said. They quickly decided to pair off and search for the scared girl. Scott ran after Shelby who was running to the girl's dorm.
Shelby immediately went to the bathroom where she found the razors she thought she had hidden missing.
"Son of bitch!" she screamed actually cursing this time. As she headed back out Scott was just entering. She was about to push past him when she saw a piece of paper lying on her bed. It was from Kaitlyn. She read it out loud.
Dear Shelby,
I'm sorry I can't be stronger like you. But it's just too much. I told you that if he found out he would hate me. He would never believe what really happened. And now that my monster is coming here…I can't deal. I won't deal. I have to end it. I'm sorry to do this to all of you. But as I promised I won't leave my body in the dorm. You girls tried to help me and I am so grateful for that. But I can't live with the looks, and the accusations. Take care of Scott. He may not love me anymore but I can't hate him for that. I don't really like me either. Goodbye.
Love,
Kaitlyn Maitland