Meet the Parents: Chapter 2
Disclaimer: FFC owns the series Higher Ground.
Author's Note: Sorry I couldn't get into the funny parts in this chapter. I had to show S&S
on the way to meet them first, and I was feeling lazy so I decided not to combine the two
parts. Nothing really happens in this chapter. Although Scott learns more about Shelby's dad
and starts to get scared! He is such a cutie! Sorry, had an urge. Please review like always!
Oh, this chapter is REALLY BAD! I wrote it really really fast so I'm sorry if it sounds like a
5 year old wrote it!
Scott stopped for a second to catch his breath as he struggled to lift Shelby's suitcase.
Shelby laughed at him. "A little heavy for your weak muscles?" she teased.
Scott smirked. "Haha," he replied sarcastically.
He then took a deep breath and quickly grabbed the suitcase, throwing it into the trunk
of Peter's truck.
He looked back at Shelby. "Weak muscles, huh?" he asked with a smile.
Shelby raised her eyebrows.
Sophie then stepped out of the lodge. "You guys ready?" she asked.
Scott and Shelby nodded.
"Okay, let's go." said Sophie.
But before they could move, Peter and the remaining Cliffhangers came out of the lodge
to say goodbye.
"You guys are leaving ALREADY?" asked a disappointed Juliette.
Shelby smirked. "Queenie, we're only going to be gone for a few days," she stated.
Juliette frowned. "But all of us have never been seperated for more than three days since
we've all been here," she pouted.
Shelby rolled her eyes. "Oh cut the act. You know you're glad to be away from us, or
atleast me, for a few days."
Juliette gave a slight smile. "What are you talking about?" she asked innocently.
Everyone laughed.
The Sophie looked at her watch. "Oh shoot, guys we need to leave now if we want to
make it to the airport on time," she stated.
There were some sighs heard from the Cliffhangers.
Then they murmered godbyes and headed back to class, as Sophie, Scott, and Shelby
stepped into the truck.
Peter then walked over to the side of the truck to talk to Scott and Shelby. "Okay guys,
just because you're not here at Horizon doesn't mean that you can do whatever you want.
The rules are stil..."
"We know, Peter," Scott interrupted. "Sophie already told us three times and she's going
to tell us three more times," he continued.
Peter cracked a smile at Sophie. "Yeah, I guess you're in good hands," he replied softly.
"Just PLEASE be careful," he advised them.
He then reached in and pulled Scott and Shelby each in a hug.
Then he winked at Sophie.
Scott and Shelby looked at each other and stifled laughs. Peter and Sophie always tried
to act like they were just "friends", but everyone knew better.
"Bye guys," Peter then said.
The three waved to Peter and then pulled away, leaving Peter in the dust.
*An Hour Later*
"Okay guys, we'll be there in twenty minutes."
Shelby awoke to the sound of Sophie's voice. She groggily sat up and yawned.
She looked over at Scott to see a wet spot on the shoulder of his shirt where she had
accidentally drooled. She tried not to laugh.
At this time, Scott awoke also, his light blues fluttering open. "We almost there?" he asked
tiredly.
Sophie smiled. "yes," she replied.
"Good," Scott muttered.
There were some minutes of silence after that.
Then Shelby turned from her position at thr window to look at Scott. "You really wanna
do this?" she asked.
Scott glanced at her. "Yeah," he replied confidentally. "Why do you keep asking me that?"
he asked.
Shelby shrugged. "If you knew my dad, you'd know why." she said quietly.
It was quiet the rest of the way.
*Thirty Minutes Later*
"Flight 213 to Boston is now boarding."
Almost on instinct, Scott and Shelby stood up and each grabbed their carry-ons.
Sophie just watched them, all of a sudden feeling sad.
"Well, I guess that's it," Scott remarked.
Sophie looked away trying to hide the hurt in her eyes, but not until the two teenagers
caught a glimpse of a tear in her eye.
Scott and Shelby looked at each other and then back at Sophie.
Shelby rolled her eyes. "Do you want a hug?" she asked jokingly.
Sophie nodded and pulled Scott and Shelby into her warm embrace.
"Okay, we're not leaving for college, we're just going to visit my parents," Shelby stated.
Sophie took a deep breath and regained her composure. "I know," she said quietly. "It's
just, things won't be the same without you two," she added.
Scott laughed. "Yeah, looks like you won't have to give us shuns for being out after lights out."
he joked.
Sophie and Shelby giggled.
"Flight 213, this is the last call," the loudspeaker blared.
Sophie pulled away from them and wiped her eyes. "You better go."
The two teens nodded and started to walk towards the terminal.
"Be careful and have fun!" Sophie called out, before they disappeared into the tunnel.
*Fourty Minutes Later*
The plane had departed thirty minutes earlier and was now soaring through the clouds.
Scott and Shelby had caused a big scene trying to decide who was going to get the
window seat. After a long battle, Scott won and sat in the window seat. A defeated Shelby
sat next to him in the middle seat.
Scott had pretty much slept the whole time. When he finally woke up, Shelby decided
to use the opportunity to tell him about her parents.
"Melissa is my stepmother," she explained. "She got married to my dad a few years ago,
and I've only seen her twice," she added.
Scott nodded, as if to indicate to her to continue.
"Melissa is always trying to get on my good side." She stopped. "I wish my real mom was
like that," she murmered, looking at her feet.
Scott decided he'd change the subject. It was obvoius that Shelby didn't want to talk
about her mom. "So, uh, what about your dad?" he asked.
Shelby looked up and half-smiled. "Oh, you'll have a time with him."
Scott aquinted his eyes in confusion. "What?" he asked.
Shelby laughed. "My dad is the most over-protective person you'll ever meet." She paused.
"Just don't get on his bad side," she advised him.
Scott started to get nervous. "What do you mean? What will he do?" he questioned.
Before Shelby could answer, there was an announcement over the loudspeaker.
"We are now entering Boston, Massachussetts. We will be landing in approximately three
minutes."
Shelby grinned. "You'll know soon enough," she replied slyly.
Scott then got a feeling of dread. Maybe meeting Shelby's parents wasn't a good idea
after all. "Well no turnig back now," he thought to himself as the plane landed on the runway.
-Sorry this chapter was so boring and the parents and funny parts weren't in this chap. I
PROMISE the next chapter Scott will meet them! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!
