When You Say Nothing At All
A "Higher Ground" Fan Fic
By MissKate
A/N...It's a little bit longer, but I really hope that you guys like this chapter!! Don't worry, the story is going to get better real soon, for those that are thinking this sucks. Sorry about that!! Please review, though, and be on the look out of a new chapter really soon!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 26: Reflections
The group sat silent, all still sitting, looking toward Scott, whose face at since fell, looking at the floor. Somehow, he bestowed a sad emotion, while his heart leaped with joy at the thought of being with Shelby for the rest of his life. As he realized this, he picked his head up and showed a smile, to which the rest of the Cliffhangers returned.
"How come we always had to share our feelings, Peter, but you never did. Now that we are all adults here, maybe you should be included?" asked Ezra. The rest of the group nodded in agreement, and Peter sighed and grinned.
"You want to know how I feel? Let's see...I feel," he began. Peter could feel their eyes burning through him. He wanted to tell them the truth, as they had almost always done for him. These kids, though they said that he saved them, actual returned the favor. He needed their confidence and trust to get by, and he believed that on some level, they knew that. "I feel jovial, considering the situation that we have all been dealing with, of which I would like to say that you are making me very proud." They all looked around to each other smiling. "No matter what, this is one group that has always stuck together."
With that twinkle in her eye, Daisy asked, "we're your favorite group, right Peter? You can admit it. Don't deny it, realize it." Everyone laughed at the comment.
"You know very well, Miss Lipenowski. I don't choose favorites."
Everyone left the room in good spirits, talking amongst themselves. Some headed for the cafeteria, others outside for a breath of fresh air, and the rest to the hall outside Shelby's room.
Daisy and Scott went into the room where Daisy had been staying for the last couple of days and helped her get ready to move on out and let another poor soul move in. As they gathered her few things, they began talking about the events that had taken place earlier.
"I really am very happy that you guys are still together, as much as I hated your relationship in the early stages," Daisy told Scott.
"I know. And I am glad because I don't think we could have gotten this far without you."
With a laugh, she replied, "Of course you couldn't!"
The two continued tidying up the room before the left it, nearly as clean as it was when Daisy first entered it. She did not feel like she actually needed the hospital room, but they claimed she did, and with them being the best hospital in the state, did as they advised.
After many hours of going in and out to see Shelby, the Cliffhangers left for the hotel, leaving her by herself for the night. After the nurse left for the final time, Shelby reached over for the small book that she had had Juliette run and get for her from her house. Ever since she'd left Horizon, she felt and obligation to write in a journal. Though she had been reluctant to at school, in her later years, she realized how much it had helped her understand her feelings.
*So now he's back. We're back. Such a confusing relationship, I swear. I still don't fully understand why is mom disapproved of us being together, but at least she says it is all for the best now. I don't care if she is lying or not, just as long as Scott is in my life. I live for Scott, and if he were to disappear again, I don't know what I would do. I never thought I would actually say that. I mean, for as long as I can remember, I have been the one making fun of girls that are completely hung up on their boyfriends. But Scott, he's different. I don't know why he has stuck by me all this time, why I am this lucky, but I'm glad. He makes me complete, and I don't know if there is anyone else out there that could fill the part of my heart that he fills.*
A tap sounded on the door before it slowly opened. Shelby hesitated as she heard the creak. It reminded her of so many experiences from her youth. Those nights when she sat up in her bed, awake, waiting for the moment when he would ruin her world once again.
"Hey, Shel," said the shadow walking through the door from the darkened hall. It was late and everyone else was trying to fall asleep. Shelby let out a sigh of relief as she recognized Daisy's voice and her shape came closer. "Something wrong?"
"No, not really. You just scared me, is all. What are you doing here? I thought you guys left."
In one swift motion, Shelby hid her book underneath the covers of her bed, hoping that Daisy had not seen. "Uh, what was that?"
"Note to self, quick reflexes have not returned," she thought. "Nothing. Well, can you keep a secret?"
"I don't know, can I?" Daisy always thought of herself as a very trustworthy person. She did not want to ruin her few friendships and wanted those close to her to feel as if they could turn to her.
Smiling, Shelby said, "Yes. Well, I got so into the habit of writing in a journal at Horizon, that I thought I would continue. So that's what this is. All my thoughts and feelings, and there are four more of these back home."
Daisy walked over to Shelby's bed and sat beside her as Shelby handed her the book. She scanned through the pages like a flipbook, not actually reading, as she did not want to invade her friend's deep thoughts. When she finally got to the end, she asked, "Are you happy?"
It did not take Shelby long to answer, but after a couple of seconds of reflection, she told her, "Yes...I can honestly say I am."
A "Higher Ground" Fan Fic
By MissKate
A/N...It's a little bit longer, but I really hope that you guys like this chapter!! Don't worry, the story is going to get better real soon, for those that are thinking this sucks. Sorry about that!! Please review, though, and be on the look out of a new chapter really soon!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 26: Reflections
The group sat silent, all still sitting, looking toward Scott, whose face at since fell, looking at the floor. Somehow, he bestowed a sad emotion, while his heart leaped with joy at the thought of being with Shelby for the rest of his life. As he realized this, he picked his head up and showed a smile, to which the rest of the Cliffhangers returned.
"How come we always had to share our feelings, Peter, but you never did. Now that we are all adults here, maybe you should be included?" asked Ezra. The rest of the group nodded in agreement, and Peter sighed and grinned.
"You want to know how I feel? Let's see...I feel," he began. Peter could feel their eyes burning through him. He wanted to tell them the truth, as they had almost always done for him. These kids, though they said that he saved them, actual returned the favor. He needed their confidence and trust to get by, and he believed that on some level, they knew that. "I feel jovial, considering the situation that we have all been dealing with, of which I would like to say that you are making me very proud." They all looked around to each other smiling. "No matter what, this is one group that has always stuck together."
With that twinkle in her eye, Daisy asked, "we're your favorite group, right Peter? You can admit it. Don't deny it, realize it." Everyone laughed at the comment.
"You know very well, Miss Lipenowski. I don't choose favorites."
Everyone left the room in good spirits, talking amongst themselves. Some headed for the cafeteria, others outside for a breath of fresh air, and the rest to the hall outside Shelby's room.
Daisy and Scott went into the room where Daisy had been staying for the last couple of days and helped her get ready to move on out and let another poor soul move in. As they gathered her few things, they began talking about the events that had taken place earlier.
"I really am very happy that you guys are still together, as much as I hated your relationship in the early stages," Daisy told Scott.
"I know. And I am glad because I don't think we could have gotten this far without you."
With a laugh, she replied, "Of course you couldn't!"
The two continued tidying up the room before the left it, nearly as clean as it was when Daisy first entered it. She did not feel like she actually needed the hospital room, but they claimed she did, and with them being the best hospital in the state, did as they advised.
After many hours of going in and out to see Shelby, the Cliffhangers left for the hotel, leaving her by herself for the night. After the nurse left for the final time, Shelby reached over for the small book that she had had Juliette run and get for her from her house. Ever since she'd left Horizon, she felt and obligation to write in a journal. Though she had been reluctant to at school, in her later years, she realized how much it had helped her understand her feelings.
*So now he's back. We're back. Such a confusing relationship, I swear. I still don't fully understand why is mom disapproved of us being together, but at least she says it is all for the best now. I don't care if she is lying or not, just as long as Scott is in my life. I live for Scott, and if he were to disappear again, I don't know what I would do. I never thought I would actually say that. I mean, for as long as I can remember, I have been the one making fun of girls that are completely hung up on their boyfriends. But Scott, he's different. I don't know why he has stuck by me all this time, why I am this lucky, but I'm glad. He makes me complete, and I don't know if there is anyone else out there that could fill the part of my heart that he fills.*
A tap sounded on the door before it slowly opened. Shelby hesitated as she heard the creak. It reminded her of so many experiences from her youth. Those nights when she sat up in her bed, awake, waiting for the moment when he would ruin her world once again.
"Hey, Shel," said the shadow walking through the door from the darkened hall. It was late and everyone else was trying to fall asleep. Shelby let out a sigh of relief as she recognized Daisy's voice and her shape came closer. "Something wrong?"
"No, not really. You just scared me, is all. What are you doing here? I thought you guys left."
In one swift motion, Shelby hid her book underneath the covers of her bed, hoping that Daisy had not seen. "Uh, what was that?"
"Note to self, quick reflexes have not returned," she thought. "Nothing. Well, can you keep a secret?"
"I don't know, can I?" Daisy always thought of herself as a very trustworthy person. She did not want to ruin her few friendships and wanted those close to her to feel as if they could turn to her.
Smiling, Shelby said, "Yes. Well, I got so into the habit of writing in a journal at Horizon, that I thought I would continue. So that's what this is. All my thoughts and feelings, and there are four more of these back home."
Daisy walked over to Shelby's bed and sat beside her as Shelby handed her the book. She scanned through the pages like a flipbook, not actually reading, as she did not want to invade her friend's deep thoughts. When she finally got to the end, she asked, "Are you happy?"
It did not take Shelby long to answer, but after a couple of seconds of reflection, she told her, "Yes...I can honestly say I am."