Part Three: God Bless the Moon
"Did you guys see the new girl?" Scott asked everyone as they looked up at him curiously. "I guess that means no." "Well, aren't you going to tell us what she looks like?" Juliet asks excitedly. "She's about David's height ." Scott's voice trailed off. "Is that it? I'd hate to see you as a witness to a murder . well, he had dark hair and was kinda tall, no he was not really tall." David joked as everyone smiled. For once he hadn't said anything stupid and offending. "What do you want me to say? There wasn't anything special about her." Scott admitted as Shelby rolled her eyes at him. "Whatever. I saw I her and she was definitely something." Shelby explained as everyone turned their attention to her. "So." Juliet urged Shelby to go on. "She was tall umm, had really long hair, lots of piercing. I know Peter and Sophie will get on her case about that . And, she had on this really skimpy outfit." Shelby concluded, leaving the Cliffhangers with various views on how this "new girl" looked.
I wonder where everyone else is, Kat thought to herself as she sat down on her bed. It had been a really stressful day with no news from her parents yet. "I guess I better get started on that Creative Writing assignment." Kat mumbled to herself. She pulled out a red folder, full of paper, and started searching for a pen. While searching for a pen, which she never found, she came across the note that she was suppose to give to Juliet. Once again, curiosity filled her veins. Her conscious was telling her that she should just put the note away and find a pen, but something wouldn't let her. For some reason, she just had to find out what was in the note.
"Okay Nidia. First, we have to do a search for drugs and other substances. Then you'll need to remove all your piercings and change into something more . appropriate." Sophie told Nidia, while frowning down upon her caramel halter top, which exposed part of her stomach, and black miniskirt with matching caramel boots. "Do I have to take all the piercings?" Nidia asked after she had been checked for drugs and cleared. Sophie nodded. "Some of these are new." Nidia argued. "Rules are rules." Sophie replied as Nidia rolled her eyes and started to remove her eyebrow ring, followed by her chin piercing, and so on. "Is that all of them?" Sophie asked, too preoccupied to check. Nidia nodded, making sure to keep her mouth shut. "Good. Follow me."
A tall Brazilian girl walked past the cafeteria door. "Was that her?" Juliet asked curiously. "Yep. Looks like she's about to get the grande tour." Shelby answered cynically. "So she's really here. I can't believe it . already," Augie said in disbelief. "I wonder which one of us will have to give her the tour." "Probably me." Scott muttered with a sigh. "Why you?" David inquired. "It's always him." Ezra replied. "Things change with time. I have a feeling that he won't be giving the tour this time." Daisy declared as she and the other Cliffhangers started to leave the cafeteria. "Where are you guys going?" David inquired as he walked into step with Daisy. "Where do you think?" Ezra retorted. ". To see the newbie of course." He continued, disgusted at Daisy for choosing David over him. "I'll see you later then." David whispered to Daisy who just nodded.
Juliet, I don't understand why things had to end like this. It wasn't suppose to end like this. Don't you remember the first time we kissed and the electricity that we felt? I still fell that and long for it again. Please give me another chance. I'm begging you and you of all people know that I, Cameron Catalan, would never beg. Augie doesn't have to find out if that's the way you want it. But, I can't go on forever hiding and pretending that I'm just your friend. Meet me at the docks tonight before lights-out.
Cameron Catalan
Oh my God, I thought to myself as the note slipped through my fingers onto the floor. Shelby had been right all along. Juliet was cheating on Augie. I can't believe that she would do something like that. She . Sophie and a tall Brazilian girl walked into the room, interrupting my thoughts. "Kat. This is Nidia. Nidia, this is Kat." Sophie introduced us. I quickly picked up the note, stuffed it in my pocket and went over to greet the new girl. "Nice to meet you," I said as politely as I could. To be perfectly honest, I thought that the talk about a new Cliffhanger was just that. Talk. So this is the girl that's suppose to replace me. "I'll leave you two to get better acquainted, but I'll be back in a little while with your tour guides." Sophie said to Nidia who just looked like she wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. "How long have you been here?" Nidia asked as I showed her her bed, which was the only empty one. "Three years."
"They can keep you here that long?" Nidia whispered to herself. "Just because I've been here for three years doesn't mean that you will too. How old are you?" Kat asked Nidia as she started to unpack while Kat packed, momentarily forgetting about Juliet's note. "Sixteen going on Seventeen." "You definitely shouldn't be here for three years then. But don't worry if you are. Horizon has been a great home to me and I'm kind of sad to be graduating." I explained, as my phone conversation with my more replayed itself in my mind. "Cut the crap." Nidia rudely replied. "If you don't believe me, that's you. I just wish I had appreciated this place more when I first arrived." Kat uttered to herself as sadness began to overwhelm her again. A few minutes later, she left the room. Sophie walked into the room as Kat left. "Nidia. Are you ready for your tour?" "Do I have a choice?" Nidia mumbled, tired of everyone's fake enthusiasms. "Follow me and I'll show you your tour guides."
"Juliet!" Cameron called out. Juliet stopped and waited for him to catch up. "Hey Cameron." She retorted with fake happiness. "So . what's going on?"
"We have a newbie in our group." Juliet replied, wondering why Cameron was still talking to her.
"Cool. Where is she?"
"I don't know."
"Did you get my note?"
"No. I didn't know you wrote me one." She remarked as Augie came into view. "Hey Augie." "What's up Jules?" Augie asked. "Nothing." Juliet answered as she gave Augie a big hug, trying to chase Cameron away. "Where are you headed?"
"You'll never believe this-" Augie said with enthusiasm filled in his voice. "What hon?" Juliet interrupted. "David and I are giving the newbie a tour." Augie finished with a smile. "No way." Juliet smiled. "Are you excited?"
"Yeah."
"I hope she's not a complete . well you know." Juliet grabbed Augie's hand. " I'll walk you there." Cameron looked back at her with a hurt expression on his face. "Come on Cameron."
"Mom." Kat whispered after saying hello. "Kat. I'm so happy to hear from you." Mrs. Cabot answered with a smile. "Is dad doing better?" Kat asked, concerned. "A lot better. I told him that you were concerned about him and that you wanted him to get better as soon as possible."
"How could this have happened to us mom? Everything was getting better." Kat commented, teary-eyed. "Kat. Honey, things will work out fine. We just have to trust in the Lord." Mrs. Cabot began. "Even if we can't make it, you'll have lots of other relatives there to support you." "Like who?" Kat asked, still feeling sad and hopeless. "Your cousins, your grandma, Hank, Peter, and Sophie." "How are you doing?" Kat inquired, trying not to think of how empty her graduation was going to be without her mom and dad there. "Me? You know me. I'm okay." "You sound tired."
"Well, I'm exhausted." Mrs. Cabot admitted with a laugh. "I'm been running around trying to make sure that everything will work out fine. You know your cousin Riley is getting married." "You never told me that. Riley is getting married?" Kat remarked in disbelief. "I cannot believe that. When's the wedding?"
"A couple months after your graduation. You'll be in college by then." Mrs. Cabot added. "I can't believe that my baby is going to college." "Mom . about college . I don't think I should go." Kat admitted as Mrs. Cabot gasped. "I'm taking a year off."
"Nidia, this is Augie and David." Sophie introduced Nidia to her fellow Cliffhangers. "Hi," Nidia said, not even pretending to be the least bit happy about her new situation. "This is the cafeteria." Augie told Nidia, pointing to the building behind them. "I figured that out by the aroma of food that was seeping out through the doors." Nidia mumbled, unimpressed. "Okay." Augie muttered as he continued walking. "Why are you here?" David asked Nidia after some time. "Excuse me."
"Why are you here?" David asked again. "You don't have to answer that." Augie interjected, guiding Nidia away from David. "Why should I tell you? I know nothing about you, but I'm suppose to spill my life story? Hell no." Nidia argued as David gave her a condescending grin. "Isn't that what 'group' is for?" "Yeah. Anyway, these are the girls bunks over here." Augie continued, not really caring for the newbie all that much. "Is it true what they say about girls with tongue rings?" David inquired being as obnoxious as ever. "You don't have to answer that . how'd you get that past Sophie anyway?" Augie asked Nidia who just shrugged. "She didn't notice this either." Nidia remarked, pulling up her yellow t-shirt to reveal a silver hoop on her belly button. "Whoa. When they find out you're gonna get it." Augie commented. "If they find out." Nidia corrected him. "You really want to get in trouble on your first day here, don't you?" Augie questioned. "It can't get much worse than it is now. What are they gonna do?" Nidia answered nonchalantly. "Your secret's safe with me." Augie whispered as he continued the tour. "These are the guys bunks." He started to walk away. "Wait. Is there anyway that I could meet some of the guys?" "Yeah . I guess." Augie replied as Nidia and David tagged along. Augie and David walked into Cameron's room. Nidia followed. "You aren't allowed in here." David told her. "Says who?" "School rules." David explained. "I'm coming in anyway." Nidia told him as she rolled her eyes. "Who are you?" A half naked guy with a dark blue towel asked. "Shouldn't you guys already be up?" Nidia asked with a smirk. "Who is this?" The guy asked, amazed at how bold this girl was. "Gage, this is Nidia. Nidia this is Gage," Augie said as an instant attraction occurred.
"Did you get the note?" Cameron asked Juliet after Augie had left to give the new girl a tour. "No. I don't know what you're talking about. I'm starting to think you're completely delirious Cam." Juliet proclaimed. "Don't mess with me Juliet." "What are you talking about?" "Kat didn't give you the note about you and me?" Cameron asked confused. "No . Wait. You gave Kat a note about US." Juliet whispered angrily. "You idiot!" "I thought Kat was trustworthy." "Trustworthy or not trustworthy, if I haven't gotten the note yet, chances are that she's probably read it by now. Thanks to you I have to think of a way to convince her that it's all a lie." Juliet mumbled, as she started to see her world fall apart. "Cameron. How could you be so stupid?"
"I'm sorry. Damn girl. Can't you see that I love you?" Cameron inquired as Kat walked past them, giving Juliet an evil look while shaking her head. ~~
(A/N: Is this getting better or is it boring? Let me know!! Anyway, Part 4 is done and I'm working on Part 5, but I'll be gone for a week or so, but I'll update as soon as I get a chance. Thanks to those who review, whether it's a nice or mean one. ~~)
"Did you guys see the new girl?" Scott asked everyone as they looked up at him curiously. "I guess that means no." "Well, aren't you going to tell us what she looks like?" Juliet asks excitedly. "She's about David's height ." Scott's voice trailed off. "Is that it? I'd hate to see you as a witness to a murder . well, he had dark hair and was kinda tall, no he was not really tall." David joked as everyone smiled. For once he hadn't said anything stupid and offending. "What do you want me to say? There wasn't anything special about her." Scott admitted as Shelby rolled her eyes at him. "Whatever. I saw I her and she was definitely something." Shelby explained as everyone turned their attention to her. "So." Juliet urged Shelby to go on. "She was tall umm, had really long hair, lots of piercing. I know Peter and Sophie will get on her case about that . And, she had on this really skimpy outfit." Shelby concluded, leaving the Cliffhangers with various views on how this "new girl" looked.
I wonder where everyone else is, Kat thought to herself as she sat down on her bed. It had been a really stressful day with no news from her parents yet. "I guess I better get started on that Creative Writing assignment." Kat mumbled to herself. She pulled out a red folder, full of paper, and started searching for a pen. While searching for a pen, which she never found, she came across the note that she was suppose to give to Juliet. Once again, curiosity filled her veins. Her conscious was telling her that she should just put the note away and find a pen, but something wouldn't let her. For some reason, she just had to find out what was in the note.
"Okay Nidia. First, we have to do a search for drugs and other substances. Then you'll need to remove all your piercings and change into something more . appropriate." Sophie told Nidia, while frowning down upon her caramel halter top, which exposed part of her stomach, and black miniskirt with matching caramel boots. "Do I have to take all the piercings?" Nidia asked after she had been checked for drugs and cleared. Sophie nodded. "Some of these are new." Nidia argued. "Rules are rules." Sophie replied as Nidia rolled her eyes and started to remove her eyebrow ring, followed by her chin piercing, and so on. "Is that all of them?" Sophie asked, too preoccupied to check. Nidia nodded, making sure to keep her mouth shut. "Good. Follow me."
A tall Brazilian girl walked past the cafeteria door. "Was that her?" Juliet asked curiously. "Yep. Looks like she's about to get the grande tour." Shelby answered cynically. "So she's really here. I can't believe it . already," Augie said in disbelief. "I wonder which one of us will have to give her the tour." "Probably me." Scott muttered with a sigh. "Why you?" David inquired. "It's always him." Ezra replied. "Things change with time. I have a feeling that he won't be giving the tour this time." Daisy declared as she and the other Cliffhangers started to leave the cafeteria. "Where are you guys going?" David inquired as he walked into step with Daisy. "Where do you think?" Ezra retorted. ". To see the newbie of course." He continued, disgusted at Daisy for choosing David over him. "I'll see you later then." David whispered to Daisy who just nodded.
Juliet, I don't understand why things had to end like this. It wasn't suppose to end like this. Don't you remember the first time we kissed and the electricity that we felt? I still fell that and long for it again. Please give me another chance. I'm begging you and you of all people know that I, Cameron Catalan, would never beg. Augie doesn't have to find out if that's the way you want it. But, I can't go on forever hiding and pretending that I'm just your friend. Meet me at the docks tonight before lights-out.
Cameron Catalan
Oh my God, I thought to myself as the note slipped through my fingers onto the floor. Shelby had been right all along. Juliet was cheating on Augie. I can't believe that she would do something like that. She . Sophie and a tall Brazilian girl walked into the room, interrupting my thoughts. "Kat. This is Nidia. Nidia, this is Kat." Sophie introduced us. I quickly picked up the note, stuffed it in my pocket and went over to greet the new girl. "Nice to meet you," I said as politely as I could. To be perfectly honest, I thought that the talk about a new Cliffhanger was just that. Talk. So this is the girl that's suppose to replace me. "I'll leave you two to get better acquainted, but I'll be back in a little while with your tour guides." Sophie said to Nidia who just looked like she wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. "How long have you been here?" Nidia asked as I showed her her bed, which was the only empty one. "Three years."
"They can keep you here that long?" Nidia whispered to herself. "Just because I've been here for three years doesn't mean that you will too. How old are you?" Kat asked Nidia as she started to unpack while Kat packed, momentarily forgetting about Juliet's note. "Sixteen going on Seventeen." "You definitely shouldn't be here for three years then. But don't worry if you are. Horizon has been a great home to me and I'm kind of sad to be graduating." I explained, as my phone conversation with my more replayed itself in my mind. "Cut the crap." Nidia rudely replied. "If you don't believe me, that's you. I just wish I had appreciated this place more when I first arrived." Kat uttered to herself as sadness began to overwhelm her again. A few minutes later, she left the room. Sophie walked into the room as Kat left. "Nidia. Are you ready for your tour?" "Do I have a choice?" Nidia mumbled, tired of everyone's fake enthusiasms. "Follow me and I'll show you your tour guides."
"Juliet!" Cameron called out. Juliet stopped and waited for him to catch up. "Hey Cameron." She retorted with fake happiness. "So . what's going on?"
"We have a newbie in our group." Juliet replied, wondering why Cameron was still talking to her.
"Cool. Where is she?"
"I don't know."
"Did you get my note?"
"No. I didn't know you wrote me one." She remarked as Augie came into view. "Hey Augie." "What's up Jules?" Augie asked. "Nothing." Juliet answered as she gave Augie a big hug, trying to chase Cameron away. "Where are you headed?"
"You'll never believe this-" Augie said with enthusiasm filled in his voice. "What hon?" Juliet interrupted. "David and I are giving the newbie a tour." Augie finished with a smile. "No way." Juliet smiled. "Are you excited?"
"Yeah."
"I hope she's not a complete . well you know." Juliet grabbed Augie's hand. " I'll walk you there." Cameron looked back at her with a hurt expression on his face. "Come on Cameron."
"Mom." Kat whispered after saying hello. "Kat. I'm so happy to hear from you." Mrs. Cabot answered with a smile. "Is dad doing better?" Kat asked, concerned. "A lot better. I told him that you were concerned about him and that you wanted him to get better as soon as possible."
"How could this have happened to us mom? Everything was getting better." Kat commented, teary-eyed. "Kat. Honey, things will work out fine. We just have to trust in the Lord." Mrs. Cabot began. "Even if we can't make it, you'll have lots of other relatives there to support you." "Like who?" Kat asked, still feeling sad and hopeless. "Your cousins, your grandma, Hank, Peter, and Sophie." "How are you doing?" Kat inquired, trying not to think of how empty her graduation was going to be without her mom and dad there. "Me? You know me. I'm okay." "You sound tired."
"Well, I'm exhausted." Mrs. Cabot admitted with a laugh. "I'm been running around trying to make sure that everything will work out fine. You know your cousin Riley is getting married." "You never told me that. Riley is getting married?" Kat remarked in disbelief. "I cannot believe that. When's the wedding?"
"A couple months after your graduation. You'll be in college by then." Mrs. Cabot added. "I can't believe that my baby is going to college." "Mom . about college . I don't think I should go." Kat admitted as Mrs. Cabot gasped. "I'm taking a year off."
"Nidia, this is Augie and David." Sophie introduced Nidia to her fellow Cliffhangers. "Hi," Nidia said, not even pretending to be the least bit happy about her new situation. "This is the cafeteria." Augie told Nidia, pointing to the building behind them. "I figured that out by the aroma of food that was seeping out through the doors." Nidia mumbled, unimpressed. "Okay." Augie muttered as he continued walking. "Why are you here?" David asked Nidia after some time. "Excuse me."
"Why are you here?" David asked again. "You don't have to answer that." Augie interjected, guiding Nidia away from David. "Why should I tell you? I know nothing about you, but I'm suppose to spill my life story? Hell no." Nidia argued as David gave her a condescending grin. "Isn't that what 'group' is for?" "Yeah. Anyway, these are the girls bunks over here." Augie continued, not really caring for the newbie all that much. "Is it true what they say about girls with tongue rings?" David inquired being as obnoxious as ever. "You don't have to answer that . how'd you get that past Sophie anyway?" Augie asked Nidia who just shrugged. "She didn't notice this either." Nidia remarked, pulling up her yellow t-shirt to reveal a silver hoop on her belly button. "Whoa. When they find out you're gonna get it." Augie commented. "If they find out." Nidia corrected him. "You really want to get in trouble on your first day here, don't you?" Augie questioned. "It can't get much worse than it is now. What are they gonna do?" Nidia answered nonchalantly. "Your secret's safe with me." Augie whispered as he continued the tour. "These are the guys bunks." He started to walk away. "Wait. Is there anyway that I could meet some of the guys?" "Yeah . I guess." Augie replied as Nidia and David tagged along. Augie and David walked into Cameron's room. Nidia followed. "You aren't allowed in here." David told her. "Says who?" "School rules." David explained. "I'm coming in anyway." Nidia told him as she rolled her eyes. "Who are you?" A half naked guy with a dark blue towel asked. "Shouldn't you guys already be up?" Nidia asked with a smirk. "Who is this?" The guy asked, amazed at how bold this girl was. "Gage, this is Nidia. Nidia this is Gage," Augie said as an instant attraction occurred.
"Did you get the note?" Cameron asked Juliet after Augie had left to give the new girl a tour. "No. I don't know what you're talking about. I'm starting to think you're completely delirious Cam." Juliet proclaimed. "Don't mess with me Juliet." "What are you talking about?" "Kat didn't give you the note about you and me?" Cameron asked confused. "No . Wait. You gave Kat a note about US." Juliet whispered angrily. "You idiot!" "I thought Kat was trustworthy." "Trustworthy or not trustworthy, if I haven't gotten the note yet, chances are that she's probably read it by now. Thanks to you I have to think of a way to convince her that it's all a lie." Juliet mumbled, as she started to see her world fall apart. "Cameron. How could you be so stupid?"
"I'm sorry. Damn girl. Can't you see that I love you?" Cameron inquired as Kat walked past them, giving Juliet an evil look while shaking her head. ~~
(A/N: Is this getting better or is it boring? Let me know!! Anyway, Part 4 is done and I'm working on Part 5, but I'll be gone for a week or so, but I'll update as soon as I get a chance. Thanks to those who review, whether it's a nice or mean one. ~~)