Never Let Go
Disclaimer: I don't own any
of the Higher Ground characters. Sadly, they belong to the dumb Fox Family
Channel.
"Are you kidding, Scott? Of
course I'll go. I mean, if it's alright with Peter and your dad.
"It will be."
"I'm so excited Scott, it'll
be so much fun. I mean, its almost summer, and…….Wait, what if they don't like
me?"
"Don't worry, Shel. They're
gonna love you."
"I hope so. I'd hate to blow
everything."
"Shel, it'll be okay. Just
stop worrying."
"Ok. If you're not ashamed
of having me meet your dad."
"I'm anything but ashamed of
you, Shel." He said, kissing her on the forehead and then leaving.
The next morning Shelby was packing for the trip. She was excited about getting away from
Horizon for a few days, but at the same time, she was nervous about what Scott's
dad would think about her. Elaine already
hated her because she was with Scott. What if she turned Martin against her,
too? Would Scott still want her?
Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Come in," Shelby called in
a cheerful voice.
"Hey Shelby."
"Hey Scott. What are you
doing in here?"
"I just came to tell you
that Elaine has to be back home early, so we're leaving in an hour. Think
you'll be ready by then?"
"An hour? Is that it? Well, I
don't know. Maybe I can manage."
"Ok. See you later."
"Scott, wait. What is your
dad like?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, I don't know what I
need to wear or how I need to act or…."
"Shelby, chill. I'm sure you'll look great in anything you
wear, and just be yourself. He'll love you, I promise."
"I hope so."
"He will," he said starting
to walk out of the room. "Oh, don't forget to pack a bathing suit," he turned
around and said, smiling.
"Whatever you say," she
smirked.
About fifteen minutes after Scott left, Shelby finished
packing and walked outside. She hadn't
taken ten steps before Juliet came up to her.
"Oh my gosh, Shelby, you're
going to have a great time," she said in her annoyingly cheerful voice.
"You know what Jules? I'm
thinking the same thing." Normally she would have bitten her head off, but she
was in too good of a mood.
"Shelby!" Peter called to
her. "Get in the car, NOW! We have to go!"
"Coming master."
Scott
was climbing into the backseat when she got there. Luckily, Elaine was sitting
in the passenger seat, so she got in the back with Scott.
No
one talked in the car or in the airport. Elaine finally broke the silence when they boarded the plane.
"Scottie, why don't you sit
in the aisle, I will sit in the middle, and Shelly can sit by the window. I'm
sure that she will love the view."
"Her name's SHELBY and I'm
going to sit by her."
"Fine, then. Have it your
way," she shot.
Shelby
tried not to laugh when Scott sat next to her by the window.
"Smooth move, cowboy." She whispered
to him.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"The one thing I need. Your
stepmother pissed off at me right before I'm supposed to meet your dad."
"Funny, Shel. I can see it
now. 'Martin, I really don't think that you should let Scottie get so close to
that girl. She isn't good for him."
"No, Scott. It isn't funny.
I want to make a good first impression."
"Shelby……"
"What?"
"Sometimes you can be so………."
Scott started.
"What Scott? I can be so
what?"
"Nevermind." He couldn't
help but laugh at the face she was making. She was so cute when she was mad.
"Oh, Scott. That was a big
mistake."
"Why?"
" 'Cuz it's on now." She
started tickling him until he was red in the face.
"No…Shelby. Quit…it…..please."
he begged, still laughing.
"Kids, stop that." Elaine interrupted. "You are making yourselves look like idiots."
"Shut up Elaine." Scott said
between laughs.
"I said quit that!" she
yelled at them.
"Oh, great. Way to go,
Elaine. Now everybody's staring at us." Scott said harshly.
Elaine was about to yell at them again when a flight attendant
came on the speaker.
"We will be arriving at Jacksonville,
North Carolina in five minutes……." She started, but was interrupted by Shelby.
"Scott, do I look alright? I
know that I probably look terrible, I mean. Oh, I don't know what I mean."
"Shelby, breathe."
"I am breathing Scott. I'm just
nervous."
"I kinda noticed Shel."
"Thanks. So much for
support."
"C'mon, Shelby. I am
supportive."
"Could have fooled me."
"Shelby, come on. We landed."
Shelby took a deep breath, grabbed Scott's hand, and
walked off of the plane behind Elaine.
"Scott, I'm really glad that
we get to spend some time together and everything, but I really don't know
if I'll be able to stand your
stepmother for two weeks."
"I know, Shel. But once we
get to the house, we won't have to see her. When we get there, Ill call some of
my friends and we can go swimming out at my lake."
"Wait. Did you just say YOUR
lake?"
"Yeah. My dad had some extra
money a few years back, so he bought this lake. It's kinda out in the middle of
nowhere, but it's pretty cool."
"Sounds like fun." She said.
But inside, she was scared that she was making a big mistake.
That's it! I know that it
probably sounds really stupid, but I promise that it will get more interesting
soon. I know that there are a lot of you that don't believe this story could be
anything but dumb, so I'll tell you what to expect:
Shelby meets Scott dad
Elaine tries everything she
can to get Scott away from Shelby
One of Scott's friends comes
on to Shelby BIG-TIME!!!
Bye!