FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY
Chapter 6: Confrontations
Rating: Rated PG for mild language
Disclaimer: Everything is owned by FFC, with the exception of this story. I take no credit for the show.
Author's Note: Whoa! I asked for 5 reviews, and I received 18…AWESOME! I LOVE Y'ALL! KEEP IT UP! Anyway, here's the deal.
Remember that this story takes place in the FIRST SEASON. This story replaces the episode "Walking the Line" and takes place after "Our Strongest Link." This means that Sophie has not arrived, yet, and either has Daisy. REMEMBER THAT! Also, I understand that Auggie and Katherine are a little too nice in this story…much nicer than on the show, but I had to make them nice, in order to make this fic work. In this chap, I got to finally have Peter in a scene! Anyway, REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOUT SOPHIE & DAISY AND PLEASE REVIEW!
A Note for Alyssa & Ashley: Aw! That was a really nice review…thanks! Oh, you are very smart…if you catch my drift-lol.
A Note for Katie: Thanks for the review and suggestion. I will not be having any other newbies besides the one in this chapter, and I can go ahead and tell you that Scott will not be jealous of Shelby or anything…sorry! I already have the story planned out. I am trying to make the story as "juicy" as possible, but I have to go through the boring talks and stuff first-lol. Anyway, thanks again.
Recap: CHAPTER 5-Shelby decides she will give up going after Scott, Juliette tells Katherine she and Scott are close, and that he will start communicating with the group. Katherine questions this statement, and Auggie starts talking to Shelby.
Last Line Said: Auggie-"Shel, you can't give up."
Shelby's eyes widened in confusion, her hands on her hips. "Excuse me?" she asked, a hint of coldness in her voice.
Auggie sighed and met Shelby's eye, trying to make her understand. "Shel, I know you like Scott. It's OBVIOUS. And for some reason, you just…quit." He paused, trying to find the words. "I think you should keep after him."
Shelby was silent for a moment, Auggie's words echoing in her mind, but then anger washed over her. "Oh, I get it. You want me to keep after Scott, so he'll break up with Juliette…and then you'll pick her up.Sorry, but I can't help you in that department," she stated quickly.
She then turned on her heel and started to head back to class, when she felt an arm pulling her back. "Auggie, let go of me!" she yelled fiercely.
Auggie released his grip a little. "Shelby,that is and was not, my intention at ALL. I just…" he trailed off.
Shelby just stood there, a bored expression on her face.
"I know what it's like, Shelby. I mean, I see the way you look at Scott. That look in your eyes. It's like you're in love or somethin."
Shelby's head shot up. "Love doesn't exist," she stated bitterly.
Auggie just shook his head. "But it does. I believe I am in love with Juliette, and you….you're in love with Scott," he finished.
Shelby scrunched her eyebrows up in anger. "You don't know ANYTHING about me!" she screamed, full of venom.
Once she words had left her mouth, Shelby's angered expression disappeared and was replaced with a look of sadness. I said those same words to Scott
Auggie's heart sank as he recognized the look on Shelby's face. She's obviously said that to Scott before
He decided to take advantage of Shelby's state. "You're in love, Shelby. You can't deny it, and it doesn't just…go away," he said softly.
Shelby looked up at Auggie, a tear rolling down her cheek. "He doesn't love me," she whispered, her voice slightly shaking.
Auggie tried to hide his surprised expression. I've never seen this sad, vulnerable Shelby "How do you know that?" he questioned, his eyes full of pity for the blonde.
Shelby sniffed. "We were supposed to meet the other night…he knew how much it meant to me, but, he…"
She stopped, sniffles taking over her body. "He never showed up," she stated quietly, the words piercing her in the chest.
Auggie gasped. So now she thinks he doesn't love her "Shel, I am so sorry, but…maybe he forgot, or maybe something came up, or…"
"Stop making excuses for him. That's his job," Shelby interrupted.
Auggie nodded. "Okay…so you haven't talked to him, yet?" he asked, sympathetic.
Shelby shook her head, her eyes on the ground.
"So about you fuss him out? I mean, if you're not gonna keep fighting for him, at least go and let him know not to mess with Shelby Merrick," Auggie proposed with a smile.
Shelby managed a small smile, but it disappeared quickly. "I can't. I don't even WANT to see him!"
Auggie shrugged. "Well then, I guess he'll just think of you as a wimp."
Shelby thought for a moment. Maybe Auggie's right. Maybe I should go and tell him off. But…how could I face him? Well…screw feelings. Just fuss him out, and it'll be done with. Then comes the "getting over him" process "You're right. I'm gonna go tell him off," she said, slightly grinning.
Auggie mirrored her grin. "I'm glad. He had no right to do what he did, but Shel…like I said before, love doesn't just disappear; it stays forever," he stated wisely.
Shelby rolled her eyes at his corniness. He's right, but I can't tell him that "So you sure you didn't come and talk to me, so I could keep after Scott, and you could get Juliette?" she questioned, changing the subject.
Auggie put his arm around Shelby and began steering her towards the classrooms. "Promise. That's somethin I gotta do on my own," he answered honestly.
And the two headed towards the classrooms, each one questioning the thing known as love.
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~*IN PETER'S OFFICE*~
Peter looked up from his desk and placed his hands behind his back. "Okay, Daisy, now that you're aware of the rules here, do you have any questions?"
Daisy rolled her eyes, her lips pursued. "You pretty much covered EVERYTHING," she answered with a smirk.
Peter then stood up and made his way to the brunette who was sitting in the chair across from him. "Alright. Can I ask you a question, then?" he questioned, his brown eyes full of comfort and security.
"Ask away," Daisy replied unenthusiastically.
Peter smiled at her. "Okay. Daisy, do you know why you're here?" he asked. He usually asked each student this question; it gave him a sense of where they were in the healing process.
Daisy gave the man a puzzled look, but then it quickly disappeared. Never show surprise "Because my parental units were getting tired of hiding their gothic daughter in the house. Apparently, they wanted a daughter who was in the glee club and played tennis." She paused, her smirk gone. "Guess I didn't match the description," she said softly to herself.
She then looked up at Peter, her daze coming to an end. "But it doesn't matter because they mean nothing to me. Nothing," she stated, putting up a wall of sarcasm.
Peter just nodded, for he understood.
Before he could say anything, Daisy spoke up. "Shall we go see the living quarters, now?" she questioned, praying he wouldn't ask any more profound questions.
Peter's gaze wavered a little, before answering. Sarcasm. That's her wall "Sure," he replied, studying the small girl. I just gotta break into the shell
~*IN THE LODGE*~
Shelby's gaze settled on the blonde who was sitting comfortably in an armchair, his legs tucked under him, his eyes dull. Dead.
She then turned away, mentally scolding herself. You HAVE to get over this, Shelby
Stepping out from behind the wall, Shelby made her way towards to Scott, her heart skipping along the way, which she tried to ignore.
She then stopped once in front of him, her hands on her hips.
Scott looked up, for he felt an extra presence.
But when he saw who it was, he rolled his eyes and continued to look at the floor.
"That's REAL mature, Scott."
Scott looked up once again. "What do you want?" he asked coldly, his eyes menacing.
Shelby smirked. "A billion dollars, a BMW, a ticket out here…whichever comes first," she replied.
Scott arched his eyebrows. "Whatever," he muttered, starting to get up from his seat.
As he turned to leave, he felt a hand grab him from behind.
He was thrown back to his seat with unmeasurable force. "What the…?" he questioned, confused, his eyes wide.
Shelby then bent down to Scott's eye-level. "No more games, Scott. You're not goin ANYWHERE! You're gonna stay RIGHT HERE and tell me why the HELL you didn't show up last night!" she yelled angrily, her face turning beet red.
Scott tried to get up once again, but he was pushed back down…once again.
Shelby shook her head, her light blonde hair falling against her face. "ANSWER ME, SCOTT!" she screamed.
"WHY DIDN'T YOU SHOW UP?"
Scott gulped, for he felt a little scared. Aww…shit!
Whoa…that was short and crappy. And y'all get to review it! I'm asking for 3-5 reviews this time. I just wanted to get something out today…and this is it! Oh, how do y'all feel about Daisy being the newbie? I'm not good with making up new characters. ANYWAY, 3-5 REVIEWS, PLEASE!
In chapter 7: Scott gives Shelby his excuse, Auggie gets some advice, and Daisy settles in with the Cliffhangers
