First off, thanx to the people who HAVE reviewed my story! I love you all! Second, I'd like to say that y'all should check out the story "At My Door" by Moe, cuz it's really good! Oh, and guys, I want 5 reviews for this. I didn't get them last time, but I think that's cuz so many people updated/posted stories.

And now, on with the story!

Chapter 16

"Fasten your seat belts and return your seats to an upright position. We will be landing within the next fifteen minutes. Thank you for flying Alpha Delta Airlines."

Scott rubbed his eyes sleepily. He could hardly believe he'd fallen asleep with how preoccupied he'd been. He fastened his seat belt and sat his seat up. Next to him, Shelby was curled up, still asleep. "Shel." He nudged her. "Shebly, wake up."

"No..." she moaned. "Leave me alone." Scott could tell she wasn't talking to him. **Oh, great.** He sighed.

"Shelby, it's me, Scott. Wake up." Shelby started thrashing around in her seat. Scott grabbed her arms. "Enough, Shelby." But she wouldn't stop fighting him. Then, Scott did something he almost immediately regretted. He slapped her.

Shelby's eyes flew open and she stared at him, barely believing she was awake. She touched a hand to her cheek and her mouth opened in a silent gasp. Then she turned away from Scott, fastened her seat belt and sat her seat up.

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(After the plane has landed)

**Terrific.** Scott said to himself. **Way to go, Barringer. Now she's REALLY mad at you.** He looked over at Shelby, but she wasn't looking in his direction. Scott sighed, grabbed his carry-on and walked off the plane.

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(Airport terminal, before Scott and Shelby are off the plane)

Scott's mom had been wating anxiously for Scott and Shelby's plane to arrive. She'd been at the airport for the last hour because their plane had been delayed. They should have arrived at 1:30, half an hour ago. She knew better thand to worry, but she couldn't help but wonder where they were.

Five minutes later, Scott and Shelby's plane arrived. Scott's mom didn't see them until they were standing right in front of her. They couldn't see her, either, and she noticed that neither one of them looked too happy. **They're probably just tired.** She thought and walked over to them.

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Scott saw her first and moved to meet her. He dropped his bag and gave her a hug, leaving Shelby behind and wondering what to do with herself.

Does anyone know what happened to mR. peRSonALiTY? Or Emer for that matter? And how bout flamingteen? If any one of you guys can contact them tell them to update, OK?? Thanx! You guys think you can do it?? Give me five reviews?? Cuz I don't wanna have to hold chapters hostage and ask for ransom. lol. So, 5 reviews, and you'll get an update!