This is a Shelby/Scott story. It has the same idea but different storyline then the first season so dont get too mad lol. AND I REALIZE THAT ITS NOT THE SAME HOW THEY MEET WHAT HAPPENS OR ANYTHING, ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE! IM GONNA MAKE UP A BUNCH OF STUFF.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Higher Ground..Scott..Shelby or any of the other Cliffhangers. (Except for Adam, Melissa and Amber) I do not own fox, fox family, or anything. I HAVE NOOOO CONNECTION WHAT SO EVER TO ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE SHOW. All I am is a die-hard, and faithful fan :)

AUTHORS NOTE: Hey thanks for replying you guys! Also, you all should check out my cousin Laina's Scott and Shelby story called "It must have been Love" Its around the top right now. Its an awesome story and I know what shes got planned and I can tell you its gonna be great! Anyways this chapter isnt gonna be too long because I wanna leave it on a suspensful note heh heh. So please reply and I'll post ASAP!! Anyways, here it is...



Keeping Secrets ch 7 (btw last chap was ch 7 sorry, typo)



Scott gazed into Shelby's eyes. They were still rocking back and forth to the music. It seemed like no one else was there. Only them. Actually, it felt like they were the only two people in the world.

"Ahem." Someone coughed tapping Scott on the shoulder. The transe was broken.

"Oh uh yeah?" Scott said turning around to see Adam looking confused and Amber right behind him with her arms crossed and a scowl on her face.

"Uhh buddy...the song was over 3 minutes ago."

"So?"

"Uhh you were still dancing. Are you alright?"

"Oh yeah." He blushed and looked down at the floor.

"Well can I steal Shelby back for a dance?" Scott glanced at Shelby to see her reaction but all she had was a look of daze on her face.

"Yeah sure do what ever you want." He walked away to the punch line and got a drink of punch. Amber ran after him.

"Sweetie..I'm going to complain! I should have won Prom Queen!"

"Whatever." mumbled Scott.

"I should have!" Amber exclaimed. "I should have, I should have, I should have!" she stamped around angrily.

"Tell you what?" Scott asked. "How 'bout I walk you home."

"Oh alright dear." Amber said with a sigh. "I'm quite exhausted. This whole rediculous charade got me feeling ill. I'll sue I tell you! I should have been Prom Queen!"

"Yes honey, yes." muttered Scott rolling his eyes, as he walked Amber out the door. As he went her looked behind his shoulder to see Shelby watching after him. They caught eyes for about a moment then he looked away and went with Amber.





"Whats wrong Honey?" asked Adam, coming up to Shelby with a glass of punch.

"Oh nothing," she sighed as she watched Scott leave with Amber. "Just nothing."

"Are you sure?" he asked, concerened. He placed his hand on her shoulder and rubbed her cheak softly, and soothingly.

"Positive." she mumbled then stretched and yawned. "I'm just a bit tired. Adam? Would you mind terribly taking me home? This day has been so overwhelming, I need some sleep."

"Sure." nodded Adam. "Let me get your coat."



"Thanks." smiled Shelby to Adam. She leaned over and softly kissed him on the lips. He pulled away and smoothed down her hair. Then he opened the door for her.

"Bye." he waved after her. "Get lots of rest! I hope you feel better in the morning."

"Night Adam. Im sure I will." she shut her door. Adam walked around the grass to home. That girl...she was something special.



Shelby closed the door and sighed. Home at last. She took down her hair so it was down in curls and stretched out on her bed.

"Back so early too?" yawned Amber as she walked into the room coming from the bathroom. She was wearing a white towel on her body and one on her head. She had just come from having a shower.

"Yeah. Today has been so exhausting."

"I dont know what you have to complain about." Amber huffed. "You got to be Prom Queen!"

"Crowns arent the most important things in life, Amber." Amber rolled her eyes then went into the bathroom to change.

"Yes it is." she called. "If you dont want to be Queen I will." She came back around to see Shelby with her hair wet and curly down. She started brushing it.

"Oh I'm not giving it up." smirked Shelby.

"Fine." sniffed Amber, snootly. "I'll talk to Peter then."

"Oh you can talk all you want. But this crown will stay in its rightful place. With me."

"We'll see." smiled Amber. She grabbed her purse and walked out the door in a search to find Peter. Shelby rolled her eyes and sat back to read an Archie Comic Book.





Who in their right mind would like Archie? He's a loser. Shelby thought while shaking her head. Here you have two beautiful girls, Betty and Veronica. They could have any guy they want but they choose to fight over Archie? Its stupid. Well if anyone should win it would be Betty. Shes alot nicer then Veronica and treats Archie with respect even though Archie is like obsessed with Veronica. Shelby shook her head again. Betty was always her favorite. These comics were so simple. Thats why she liked them. They took her away from her ordinary life. All of a sudden, there was a tap on her window. Tap tap tap tap. A confused Shelby opened the window to see...Scott?





Amber knocked loudly on Peter's office's door.

"Peter!" she exclaimed. "Open up I need to talk!" The door opened. And Peter let Amber in.

"What is it Amber?" Peter asked, slightly annoyed because Sophie was there and they were getting it on. But when Amber came Sophie had to go hide in the closet.

"I'd like to talk to you about changing the results of Prom Queen...and making it me!" Peter rolled his eyes.

"No can do. Sorry."

"Come on Peter! I'd make such a better Prom Queen then Shelby!"

"Amber, we've been over this. The answer is no."

"Well since you wont change it..then I demand a recount! How could someone like Shelby beat me?! Amber Miller, famous Model!"

"No recount. And Amber remember, life is full of great mysteries. Now if you'll excuse me, Im busy. So LEAVE."

"Fine." she huffed. "I'll go. But you'll be hearing from my lawyers!"

"Whatever." Peter mumbled. He pushed Amber out the door and slamed it in her face. Amber brushed herself off then went on a search for Scott.





"Scott?" gasped Shelby. "What are you doing here."

"I was in the neighbourhood so I thought I'd drop by." he grinned. Shelby rolled her eyes. "Can I come in?" he asked.

"Your girlfriend isnt here." she mumbled dryly.

"I kinda..wanted to talk to you..So can I come in?"

"Sure." she said. She opened the door and Scott came inside. "Now what is it?"

Scott sat down on a bed and Shelby sat down beside him.

"Shelby.." he said that name with such tenderness that Shelby cringed with guilt. "About tonight...When we were dancing..wow. I had never felt anything like that before. It was weird. I felt this great connection between us. I want to know before I do something I might regret..Shelby? Did you feel it too? I gotta know. Please tell me." Shelby nodded quietly. That was all he needed. He leaned in for a soft and gentle kiss. Shelby felt guilty...but she let him.

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Sorry so short. Hope it was okay. Please please please reply.



NEXT CHAPTER...

Secret made.

Blissful.

Someone says I love you.

Shelby's going crazy.

Breakfast Time

Whats wrong?

Cant see you anymore.

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