FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY
Chapter 11: Skin Deep
Rating: Rated PG for slight use of graphic content (blood) and mild language.
Disclaimer: HG is not owned by me; I am just trying to keep it alive!
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Recap: CHAPTER 10- Once again, Scott and Shelby agree to meet at the docks every night to get to know each other. Auggie decides to make his move on Juliette after she heals from her breakup with Scott.
Last Thought: Shelby- It's now official. No matter how he treats me, I am not going to be able to fall out of love with Scott Barringer.
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"Are you watching what you eat, dear?"
Juliette twisted the cord of the black phone around her finger, as she gulped. "Yes, Mother," she answered uncertainly.
Mrs. Waybourne did not notice her daughter's uneasiness. "Good, good. So…how are you and that cute football player doing?" she questioned curiously.
"Uh…" Juliette started. How do I tell her this? Geez…why did I HAVE to tell her about Scott…and even send her a picture of him?
She looked down at her blue sneakers, as she felt a tear threaten to fall down her cheek. Because you are constantly wanting her approval.
"Juliette?"
Juliette looked up and then ran a hand through her long brown hair. "Um, we broke up, Mother," she finally answered shakily. Please just comfort me and tell me it'll be okay. PLEASE! I really need that.
There was a pause on the other line.
Finally, Mrs. Waybourne spoke up. "What did you do, Juliette?" she asked sternly.
Juliette's eyes widened in confusion and hurt. "Excuse me?" she questioned.
Mrs. Waybourne sighed. "What did you do to make him break up with you?"
Juliette let out a gasp. "I…I didn't. It wasn't," she stammered.
"You obviously did something to make him break up with you. Just like with Josh, Brad, Brett, Mike, Charles, Jack…the list goes on and on," Mrs. Waybourne stated, irritated.
"Mother, I didn't…"
"When you are involved with a man, you do whatever you can to please him, and you must match up to his standards. You have a problem with that, Juliette," Mrs. Waybourne interrupted.
Juliette laid her head on Peter's desk, as she tried to hide her sobs. "Please, I just…"
She stopped as she heard silence on the other line, for someone was talking to her mother in the background. Probably her secretary.
"Well, I have to go, dear. Goodbye now!"
And with that, Juliette heard the click of her mother's phone hanging up.
She shakily laid the phone on the cradle, tears rolling down her pale cheeks. Why do I have to screw everything up?
She placed her hand in her pocket until she felt the small razor blade that was hidden at the bottom.
Peter had taken away all sharp objects in Juliette's possession, but he had missed the green razor blade she had hidden in the pocket of a pair of jeans.
The pair of jeans she was wearing now was the pair that she had placed the blade in.
Juliette's finger rested on top of the blade, as she felt a stream of blood trickle down her finger.
She reached down and picked up the razor blade with her other hand, her bloody one draped over the chair.
She placed the blade in each hand and studied it, her eyes scanning it like a maniac.
Juliette then rolled up her sleeve and brought the blade to her arm. You won, Mother. I'm tired of fighting. You won.
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Shelby easily strolled towards the docks, her heart singing. Finally, it's time! I've waited all day for this…he better be here!
She had seen Scott in all of her classes, but, of course, once dinner had rolled around, he was nowhere to be found.
As the docks came into view, Shelby cocked her head to the side to see if Scott was there.
Sure enough, he was sitting there patiently, his eyes on the water.
Shelby's small smile turned up into a 100-watt grin, as she tried to contain her happiness. Okay, remember to play hard-to-get. Don't act like you've been looking forward to this all day. Just…be cool.
"Hey," she said softly, once she had stepped onto the docks.
Scott stood up at the sound of her voice and then glanced at her, a bored look on his face. "Hey."
The two blonde teenagers just looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Finally, Scott broke the silence. "So…we gonna do this sometime today?" he asked sarcastically.
Shelby rolled her eyes as she daintily sat down, her bare feet dangling in the water. "Yes, we are."
Scott gave a slight nod and then sat next to Shelby, his feet dangling off the edge, also. "So, what's the first question? I thought you had em all written down."
Shelby glared at Scott. "I DID, but I didn't want to waste my time by writing them all out. You stood me up last time…remember?" she questioned, a hint of anger in her voice.
Scott shook his head, irritated. Ugh! When will she get over this? "I have apologized GOD KNOWS how many times! Ya know, why do I bother? You're just a slut, and I owe you SHIT!" he yelled, bending his knees as if to stand up and leave.
The anger then left Shelby's eyes. He's right. If you want him to like you, you have to stop bringing that up…no matter how much it hurt you. "Okay, okay. I'll stop bringing up," she pouted, for it was the first time she had been told what to do…and had done it.
Scott gave Shelby a surprised look. Well, that was easy. "So, I guess we're starting now…right?" he asked, a little calmer this time.
Shelby took a deep breath. "Yeah, we are," she replied defiantly.
There was an utter silence between the two.
Scott then tucked his legs underneath him and gave Shelby an impatient look. "So…what's the first question?"
Shelby gazed back at him, feeling herself get lost in his clear blue eyes.
She then, realizing she was staring, looked away uncomfortably. "Right. First question." Ooook. Here we go. Let the party begin.
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I'm sorry it took me forever to post! I've been so busy with exams, homework, getting ready for the holidays, etc. I'm also sorry I keep throwing out these short little chapters! I'm really working on making them longer and posting more often. I just got out for Christmas break, so I'll probably be able to post A LOT MORE! Once again, thanks for the support and 5 reviews, please!
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In chapter 12: Scott and Shelby FINALLY finish their first meeting…what is Shelby's first question, and how does the meeting end? Also…what happens to Juliette?
*SORRY I COULDN'T FIT ANY D&E ACTION IN THIS CHAP LIKE I SAID I WOULD. THERE WILL BE SOME IN LATER CHAPS!
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