FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY
Chapter 7: Unveiled Predictions
Rating: Rated G for general audience
Disclaimer: Everything is owned by FFC, with the exception of this story. I take no credit for the show.
Author's Note: Well, I am not very smart. I was getting ahead of myself, and I said in my "in chapter 8" note from chapter 7 that "a disagreement severs ties between two people…but it also joins two people together." That little note thingy was supposed to go at the end of THIS chapter…not chapter 7! You'll understand about the whole thing once I post chapter 9. I'm sorry, guys! Anyway, please review!
A Note for Jen: Good guesses! Once again, I don't want to give anything away, so you'll have to wait and see if you're right or not! Thanks for the review!
A Note for Percy: That's cool that you are so open about the fact that you like J&S together. I don't like them together, but it's all good. Like I said in my note, I am an idiot, and I accidentally put the "ties being severed" part in the "in chapter 8" note, and it was supposed to go in the "in chapter 9" one. SO, you can read and find out what happens with that in chapter 9. Yes, this is a S&S fic, but I think it's a little different than most S&S fics. So you should still tune in…you still might like the story because I am going to focus on other people, also. Anyway, thanks for the review!
A Note for Jess: Hehe…interesting thought! Thanks for the review!
Recap: CHAPTER 7-Scott gives Shelby his excuse, only to be told off and then left alone…and then feels extreme guilt. Daisy brushes off all friendly gestures and starts reading her tarot cards about each of the Cliffhangers.
Two deep brown eyes looked up, as a curly-haired boy pulled up a chair and sat down next to the brunette.
The two were silent for a second, both studying each other, as if having a staring contest.
Finally, Daisy broke eye contact and rolled her eyes, a favorite trademark of hers. "Can I help you?" she questioned in a deep voice, testing him.
Ezra just watched her, awed by her collectiveness. "I'm Ezra," he replied, extending his hand to meet hers.
Daisy's bored eyes then lit up with enchantment. "I should have known," she smirked, shaking his small hand eagerly.
She wants me! "Excuse me?" Ezra asked, pulling his hand back, and then placing it on the wooden table.
"You have a big heart, just waiting to be torn apart, to be taken apart. Vulnerable and innocent, that's what you are," Daisy stated simply in a freaky voice.
What…the…hell? Ezra gulped nervously. "Um, okay. Can I ask why you think that? I mean, you don't even know me," he said shakily.
Daisy gave a little chuckle. "It's all in the cards," she stated in a smart-alecky voice, like he was the dumbest person alive.
Ezra gave a small nod, but he was still confused. "The cards, right. That still doesn't explain how you know me."
"You're in my group, the cliffdanglers, or whatever it's called. I read my cards about everyone in the group, and, they said exactly what I just told you." Daisy paused, a smile on her face. "And you know what they say, the cards never lie."
What a pick-up line! This girl totally wants me, and she's in my group…sweeet! "Oooh, I see. So, uh, what else did the cards say about me? Did they mention my killer six-pack?" he questioned seductively, wiggling his eyebrows.
Daisy stifled a laugh. A six-pack, right. "Nope, not this time. But they did hold some interesting information about your fellow peers." She motioned to the five cliffhangers who were all holding trays, going through the food line.
Ezra leaned in closer to Daisy, interested. "Oh, really? Like what?" he asked curiously.
Daisy shrugged. "Well, the two blondes over there," she started, while pointing to Scott and Shelby, who were trying to avoid each other at all costs, "are obviously joined at the hip. They share a connection, a bond. They're in…"
"SCOTT AND SHELBY?" Ezra asked in disbelief, dropping his fork on his plate. It made a loud clattering noise, and it caused a few annoyed stares.
Daisy gave Ezra a "duh" look. "Well, yeah," she replied, her eyes wide.
Ezra shook his head, his curls covering his eyes. "Shelby has this insane crush on Scott, but he wants nothing to do with her. He goes out with Juliette, the brunette standing behind him," he explained matter-of-factly.
"Oh, really?" Daisy asked, confusion written all over her face.
Ezra nodded, unable to speak, for her beauty astounded him. She is so gorgeous!
Hmmm…the cards were right. The two are perfect for each other; they just don't know it, yet. The two are for real…obstacles and all, especially about…Daisy's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of conversation and chairs being pulled out from the table.
Ezra looked away from Daisy, his face starting to turn a tint of red.
He then glared his friends, who were responsible for the interruption. You had to show up at this exact moment, didn't you?
Auggie pulled out the chair next to Ezra, mentally laughing at the boy's face. He is soo crushin on the newbie!
Juliette sat down next to Daisy, a grin on her face. "Hey, Daisy!" she exclaimed.
Daisy just nodded, an amused look on her face. "Hi."
Katherine and Shelby then neared the table and sat down next to Auggie.
Once everyone had sat down, Katherine tossed her long black hair over her shoulder and turned her attention towards Shelby. "Shelby have you met Daisy, yet?' she asked politely.
Shelby looked across the table at the newbie. "No," she answered shortly, giving Daisy a quick glance.
Katherine rolled her eyes. "Well, it would be nice if you…"
She stopped once she saw who had just gone through the line and was now on his way out the door. "Scott, hey, Scott," she yelled, pointing to their table, "come over here!"
Scott turned around at the sound of his name and felt his heart sink when he saw the Cliffhangers all sitting together at the table…without him. Why can't I just be a Cliffhanger…and accept it? "Yeah, Kat?" he asked coolly, putting up a front.
"I said come over here!" Katherine repeated, patting the open seat next to her.
All of the Cliffhangers watched as the blonde stood still, contemplating whether or not he should sit with them.
Shelby looked down at her plate, secretly hoping he wouldn't. What would I say to him?
Katherine looked at Scott expectantly, asking him to join them with her eyes.
Scott lowered his head dejectedly. You don't belong here. "Nah," he finally answered, before heading out of the door.
Katherine's friendly expression disappeared with one of anger. "I try and try with that boy. I have been NOTHING but nice to him, but he still acts like a spoiled little brat." She paused, her anger building up inside of her. "That's IT."
The Cliffhangers watched in confusion as Katherine stood up and straightened her t-shirt, before she spoke up again. "I'm calling group."
Another short one…hehe. Please review! I got this chapter up a lot sooner than I thought I would, and I might be able to post chapter 9, which is going to be a pretty big chapter, before I leave! If I get 5-10 reviews, I will post chapter 9. And if you post very soon, I might be able to post it before I leave on Friday for Mickey Mouse Land. REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOUT MY MISTAKE WITH THE ENDNOTE OF CHAPTER 7
In chapter 9: Group is held, and it does not go as well as intended. A disagreement severs ties between two people…but it also joins two people together.
