Holding on to the Rooftops- Not the Right Time



Scott rolled over and slammed his hand down on the snooze button. He lay there, looking at his ceiling and thinking about the day's tasks to come. He rolled over again, turned his alarm clock off, and got out of his comfortable bed. He walked into the bathroom and smiled as the warm water ran down his body. He bopped his head along to the song on the radio.

"She don't know she's beautiful, never crossed her mind," Scott sang along. Scott's thoughts then turned to Shelby and his smile grew larger.

Scott toweled off and walked downstairs to the kitchen but paused when he saw there was a brown parcel on the dining room table. Scott walked over slowly to it and was surprised to see that it was for him. He ripped the box open and was even more surprised at the contents. Inside was a package of Horizon brand cookies and a spiral notebook. He dug in further and found the CD he had sent to Shelby and about five different envelopes addressed to him in assorted handwriting. Scott smiled brightly and reached for the letters. He found Shelby's easily and set it aside; save the best for last. He went for Peter's first instead.



Dear Scott,

Hey, it's Peter. How are things where you are? Shelby's heard a lot from you but I haven't. I bet you were wondering why she hasn't written you in awhile, well, I think she can tell you that. That's also the reason she had to send your gift back.

Let us not dwell on the subject for too long. Things at Horizon haven't changed much, your bed is still here for you when you want it. Sophie's coming along nicely, we've decided to wait until the babies born to see what its gender is. Heard from Kat today, she is doing well, college life is suiting her. Hope to hear from you soon.

Peter



Scott smiled as he read the letter but all the while he was curious as to find out why Shelby had gotten in trouble. Ignoring everything else, Scott ripped Shelby's letter open and began reading at a feverish pace.

Scott,

We were on an extra large buddy hike a few days ago, it didn't help much… for anyone. I don't know what to say anymore, things are too different now. Maybe if I could see you… But I thought I could and I can't, I can't do this anymore. I'm worried about you Scott, and I miss you, but I can't do this right now.

I'm sorry, I know you don't deserve this, but… I don't know. Call me sometime. I love you, and I will always love you.

Shelby



Scott wiped the single tear that had run down his cheek. He shook his head and ran up the stairs two at a time. He quickly got dressed and practically ran the whole way to practice. He smiles; football practice was the best cure for frustration. He would call Shelby later, right now he needed to fix himself.



Author's Note: Okay, okay, no need to tell me you've been waiting, or ask me where I have been. I am properly sorry, and its not that i don't love you guys, it's just that it has been a very hectic semester. Don't worry, there will be much more coming soon. Oh yeah, thanks for all the great reviews, I love you guys.