Author's Note: Thanks so much you guys, your reviews were great! I thought I'd made it really fluffy (which I had) but you all still seemed to love it! So, thanks for that! And, Mandy, did you really cry? Cause I thought that was so cute! So, I'm writing in the honeymoon, which I wasn't going to, because Mandy asked for it! LOL well, at least, I'm putting as much as I can in a PG-13 fic.

"So, cowboy, how does it feel?" Shelby asked before walking into the caf, which had been re-organized to have round tables with candles. She and Scott were sitting on the steps to said caf.

"It feels wonderful," he said, looking into her eyes. "Absolutely perfect."

"Yeah, I tend to have that effect on things," she said sarcastically. "But I agree. It finally happened. It's funny though, I always knew something great would come of us."

"Did you?" he asked, this time he was being sarcastic.

"I know you didn't like me at first, but a girl can dream, can't she?" Shelby laughed.

"I'm glad you never gave up," he whispered, smiling.

"Me too. Wow, it's weird how many times we broke up over the two years we've been together," she said, chuckling lightly. Scott nodded, deep in thought.

"That time you left without saying goodbye really scared me, Shel. I thought you were never coming back. When I found out, I--" but Shelby cut him off, she didn't like to remember that time. It was very difficult for her.

"Scott?"

"Hmm?" he sighed.

"Shut up," she whispered. Her face was centimeters away from his, but after those two words, the distance was no more, and they were making out… full-fledged too.

As Scott hand started to lift up the many folds of her dress, and Shelby's started to roam lower and lower down his chest, they heard a loud sound that ended up to be Peter clearing his throat significantly.

"Guys! The room is at a hotel in Agnes. You're welcome to use it after you've made an appearance in the lodge, and heard the speeches. The Cliffhangers insisted I let them all say something," Peter said rolling his eyes. "But please, abide by the rules on campus… it's not fair to the others."

"Rightio, Peter!" Shelby said sarcastically. She and Scott got up, she grabbed Scott's hand, and they went into the lodge. A second later, Scott ran back out to ask Peter something.

"We get a room? In a hotel? In Agnes?" he asked, shocked. Peter laughed, but nodded. "Are you alright?" He nodded once more, a twinkle in his eye. "Pray tell… what possessed you?"

"You don't want to?" Peter asked, surprised.

"Of course I want to. I've been dreaming of that, but I never thought you'd let us, so I didn't bother."

"Well, think of it as mine and Sophie's wedding present. We didn't want to get you something meaningless, and you have love and happiness, so we got you a getaway. Of course, Roger will accompany you. And no," he added, seeing the creeped out look on Scott's face, "he won't stay in the same room. I may try to avoid it, but I know what goes on in your room, Scott. I haven't lost my touch, I just choose to ignore it."

"I thought as much," he said, rolling his eyes. "Well, thank you so much, Peter. This means so much to me!" Scott gave his teacher (who was more like a father to him) a tight hug. "Thank you!"

"You're welcome. Now go join your bride, or she'll kick both our a-- I mean, she won't be happy with us." With that, Scott nodded, and went back to join Shelby. "Those kids of mine," Peter sighed, shaking his head amusedly.

"But they are really very cute," Sophie said, coming up to his side.

"Yeah, they really are. I don't know what I'm going to do when they leave."

"Well, it's going to be hard, but we'll drag 'em back here every year. Just to spite them!" she said, laughing. He laughed, offered her his arm, and joined the kids in the caf.

After everyone settled down, and all the kids got some Coca-Cola (special occasion… they got some caffeine, which Peter was sure he was going to regret), the toasts began.

Auggie, who was best man, got to say something first. He finally stood up, once David threatened to pull his chair away if he didn't.

"Uh," he stammered, not really knowing what to say. "Well, before I say anything, Peter you can't punish us for anything that is said here. We are all home-free in terms of what you find out now!" he said warningly. A lot of the Cliffhangers assumed evil smiles. Auggie continued. "First of all, congrats, meat, you made it! You too, Shel! Alright, I'll let you know, here and now, that I've traded in my get-out-of-jail-free card when it comes to inappropriate jokes to…"

"Let me guess!" Shelby cried out. "You traded it in to David?"

"Yeah," he said, only slightly surprised. "So, I'll supply you all with a nice Scott and Shelby story…"

"Which one?" Scott asked wearily.

"It ain't funny, but it's happy. My story has to do with the day you two got together." A lot of people in the crowd listened closely. This wasn't one of the stories made very public. "It all happened the day of that massive storm. I don't know exactly what happened between you two to go from hatin to lovin, but there you have it. The next morning, when I woke up, I saw a sight I will never forget: Scott and Shelby were holding hands while they slept." There were a lot of sighs from the more romantic girls in the crowd. Shelby looked over at Scott. What have I done to deserve him, she thought. He reached over and took her hand in his, squeezing it tightly, sending that wonderful feeling through both their bodies.. "The next morning, there was a soccer game, and you," he pointed to the couple, "seemed to gravitate towards each other. It was quite obvious then that you would be in this position one day," Auggie finished. Everyone gave applause, and Scott leaned over and gave Shelby a kiss. What have I done to deserve her, he thought.

"Okay, that was good. Who wants to go next?" Peter asked. "Daisy? You are maid of honour," he offered.

"No, I go last," she said stubbornly. Scott and Shelby shared worried looks. What was she thinking up?

"Uh, okay, guys? Any requests?" he asked the couple.

"I dunno, David seems anxious to say something, so… Queenie?" Shelby teased.

"With pleasure," she said, standing up, grinning. David gave her a disgruntled look. "Oh, get over it!" she sighed, receiving laughs from the others. She lifted her coke glass to the couple, and began. "Shelby and I have come a long way these two years."

"And that's the understatement of the year," Shelby scoffed.

"Right, well, I'd just like to say, that, despite our many fights, you are one of my best-friends, and I'm so happy for you!" Shelby smiled very sincerely. There was a lot of emotion in her eyes, when she looked up at Jules. "You too, Scott. I'm so happy that you finally found true happiness." He nodded and grinned broadly as he looked over at Shelby. "Okay, so my favourite Scott and Shelby moment is the time you both acted out the last 'Bobby-Joe and Gillian' scene." Everyone who had a faint recollection of the play laughed, except for Shelby, Scott, and Daisy, who knew that that was when Shelby had had tosay goodbye to Scott forever… or so she thought.

"We were good," Shelby said cockily to try to cover up her discomfort at the memory.

"We also used to be modest," Daisy said sarcastically.

"Can I go?" David asked, he looked to be bouncing out of his seat. Shelby frowned, looked at Scott, who also looked worried, but nodded all the same. David stood up. "Okay, well, the Cliffhangers all know what my favourite Scott and Shelby moment is… actually, it's more of a Shelby moment… of a rather explicit Shelby moment…" he said, winking. Daisy got up and slapped him up top the head. "But we won't go into that," he said, looking a little disappointed. "Yet," he added, grinning evilly. Daisy lifted her hand warningly and the crowd laughed as he ducked. "Ever?" he mock whimpered. Daisy nodded. "Ever," he stated, standing up and dusting off his pants. "Well, since I can't tell my oh-so-good (and slightly R-rated) story, I'm going to leave you with some advice… which, come to think of it, may be somewhat R-rated. So, Jess, dear, cover your virgin ears," he laughed. Daisy sighed, there was no point to it, she was just gonna have to let him have his fun. "But then again, being around Shelby and Scott all the time, your ears mustn't be that virgin anymore," he sighed.

"Treading on very thin ice, there, dear," Shelby said warningly.

"Rightio, darling. Anyways, on with my advice."

"Advice? From you?" Scott asked, completely perplexed.

"From me. I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself."

"Oscar Wilde!" Emma cried out. David made a look of feigned confusion.

"No, you have it all wrong, I'm David Ruxton," he said, enunciating, and looking over his shoulder wearily.

"Oscar Wilde wrote that and you quoted him. Don't deny it, or I'll expose your secret of reading the classics… oops!" she exclaimed sarcastically.

"That's gonna cost you, Morgan!" he said dangerously, but his eyes were laughing. "I'll pay you a visit as I did with Shelby, here." Avoiding dangerous glances from three people, he continued. "Anyway, on with the show. My advice is this: don't do anything in that room of yours that you wouldn't do in front of me… on second thought…" Shelby rolled her eyes. "Okay, I'll stop there." Everyone in the crowd laughed. "I'm slightly serious though. It was funny the first few times, but I can hardly sleep…" People were in tears by now, they were laughing so hard. "I'm serious! Why won't anyone believe me! Cut it out in that room!" The laughter only grew louder. There were some bangings of tables and Scott was sure he saw some fall out of their chairs. "But when the walls are thick, fuck ahead," David whispered to Scott who was sitting on his left at the table reserved for the Cliffhangers and Kat and Hank (who were honorary members of the club).

Scott leaned over to Shelby and whispered, "I don't think Horizon is equipped for the kind of mental problems that that kid has." She chuckled at how correct he was.

"You're absolutely right, but I suppose Daisy is..." she said, rolling her eyes.

"If she's to put up with him, I hope you know what you're talking about… for Daisy's sake," Scott laughed.

"Okay, I'll go next," Ezra said, standing up once everyone had calmed down. "I'd like to start off by saying this: there were a few moments where I came upon Shelby when she was… vulnerable." He looked down at her; she was sitting on the other side of the table. She shook her head ever so slightly, telling him not to divulge her secrets. He nodded. "That's when I really saw past this mask she'd built up. That's why you taunts never bothered me," he added. "I knew it was all defense and you really weren't that mean." Shelby smirked. "But my favourite Scott and Shelby moment was when Shelby came back. When Juliette squealed and rushed to hug her and everyone followed suit, except for Scott. He waited, and they eventually ended up in a tight hug. The looks on their faces was something else." He smiled at the couple. "Scott looked so… relieved, like he could finally breathe and Shelby… Shelby looked so happy. She looked like she finally felt safe. There was so much love in that hug," he finished. A faint sob was heard in the crowd. Shelby looked up at Scott. He looked deep in thought.

"I was relieved," he whispered. A tear threatened to fall from her eye. Her hand held his tight.

"Me too," she whispered in his ear, scooting closer to him. "I promise I won't ever leave you again." He gave a weak smile.

Kat sniffed and stood up. "I go next," she said authoritatively. "But oddly enough, my favourite stories of you two have to do with only one person. As in, I thought it was rather pathetically cute how Shelby never gave up on Scott. Never. I remember I once walked up to her after she'd talked to him. It was at the beginning of their relationship. I pointed out that Scott really liked her. She said he liked her for all the wrong reasons. I told her to make him like her for all the right ones. You did really well," she said, turning to Shelby with a wink. "And I remember how lost Scott seemed when Shelby left. He was never responding, never nice, never himself. Juliette actually had to call a group because of it." A lot of the Horizon students laughed. "And when Scott left," Kat continued, "Shelby didn't know how to handle it, and ended up in a fist fight with Jules."

"Really? You never told me that!" Scott said, smirking.

"And for good reason," Shelby said, scowling at Kat.

"The point is, you are both quite useless when you're not together," she finished.

"They're always useless!" Marc called out.

"Thanks, man," Scott replied sarcastically.

"Oh! I have one!" Jess said, standing up. "When I first came to Horizon, I'd run here from home in search of Shelby." Everyone knew they were sisters, so they didn't question it." When I arrived, I wandered around and finally found her. She was talking to Scott. When I called her, she turned around, and I hugged her for dear life. We went inside and she wanted to know what had happened after I'd left home. I was nervous about saying it, let alone in front of Scott. She told me it was okay, that I could trust him. Shelby isn't hypocritical. I knew she trusted him a lot. I found out, later, that had I not explained what had happened to me, Scott would've never understood her past, nor accepted it fully," she finished, beaming proudly.

"Yeah, thank you so much for that, Jess," Scott said, giving her a very loving and caring smile. She smiled back and sat down.

"I guess it's my turn as Daisy's going last," Emma said, standing up. Shelby nodded. "Alrighty," she sighed, "Well, Scott, I don't really know you all that well. I do know however, that you both love each other immensely. First off, I've heard the popular stories and you two seemed suited for each other. How you," she nodded at Scott, "came back for her when given a second chance at a normal life is very brave, and I'm so impressed. Shelby," Emma continued, now looking right into her friend's eyes, "Shelby," she repeated. She thought a moment. "You are one of the most strong people I know. All that shit happened to you and you're strong and confident today. I just wanted to say that you're a fighter, Shelby. And I know that no matter what happens, you'll make it through. Congratulations, girl, you deserve it!" Emma finished. Shelby looked at her, her mouth agape. She got up and crossed to where Emma was standing and gave her a tight, sincere hug.

"Thank you so much," she whispered. Emma smiled.

"Hey, anytime, but now I think Daisy wants a shot," she whispered back, grinning broadly. Daisy nodded.

"Alright," Daisy said, standing up, as Emma sat back down, and Shelby found her seat again. "Anyone who's been around long enough knows that this relationship battled, and overcame, all odds--and there were many. What with being physically separated," she gave Shelby a sad look, "our many existing problems," a few people in the crowd scoffed, "and the ones we cause ourselves, this romance did well. They found love in the most unlikely of places: Mount Horizon. Okay, gang, let's face it, our wonderful," she rolled her eyes, "counselors, have made it just a tad hard to get that close to the opposite sex."

"That was the point!" Peter called out. All the students laughed.

"Yeah, and they did it despite you…" Auggie said loudly.

"Jeez, Peter you're losing your touch!" David echoed.

"Guys! It's my toast!" Daisy said. She turned back to Scott and Shelby. "Scott, I would give you a speech about never letting her go, but I won't. I know you know what you've got in Shelby, and I know you'll never forget it or let her go. And Shelby, congratulations! You got me into bright colours!" Everyone in the crowd laughed. "In all seriousness, I'd like to say just how incredibly happy I am that you are both finally together forever… I hope." She sighed. "Well, the rest of my speech will be for later as it is not the right time or place for it, but you're not out of the hole yet." She chuckled at the roll of Shelby's eyes, and the rather scared look in Scott's eyes.

"Thanks," Shelby said sarcastically. She got back up and gave Daisy a hug.

"But truly, congratulations, hun. And I'll always be here for you!" she said as she hugged her best friend. When they broke apart, she gave Scott a hug too. It was, albeit, rather loose and short, but this was a big step for Daisy to give it, and Scott to accept it.

"Okay, I think dancing is in order," Peter said. Everyone left the cafeteria and went into the lodge. This was the occasion Scott's mom chose to come and talk to the couple.

"Hey mom!" Scott greeted, hugging her. When he let go, Susan looked at Shelby and beamed.

"Oh, Shelby, you look beautiful!" she gasped, and hugged her. Shelby smiled an amazingly happy smile.

"Thank you so much!" she replied.

"Congratulations, you too. I'm sure you want to go off and dance or talk to Daisy… she seemed to want to finish her discussion."

"Yeah, that's what we're afraid of," Scott joked.

"Daisy's just a little eccentric," Shelby explained.

"I understand. Well, I'll be around for the party. Have fun, I'll talk to you both later." They nodded and each gave her a final hug and left to find Daisy.

"I wonder where my dad is," Shelby thought aloud.

"He left," Daisy said simply coming up to them.

"What?" she asked, narrowing her eyes.

"He left. Shelby I… I… I'm sorry."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't think he was going to do the whole reconciliation thing. I think it was all an act," Daisy explained. Shelby nodded slowly. Scott put an arm around her comfortingly.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, I thought it was too good to be true. It's not like I need him around, it just really sucks for Jess."

"I guess," Daisy said, shrugging slightly. "Are you sure you're fine?" Shelby looked her in the eyes. There was the slightest hint of sadness, but then it disappeared, and she nodded. Scott sensed the need for a change of subjects.

"So, what did the end of you speech hold in store for us?" he asked carefully.

"Oh, I just wanted to say this: you guys should really tell each other the stories of what happened when you were away… I think they might prove to be very interesting, for both parties," she said mysteriously.

"Alright, well, Shelby when do you want to go to the hotel room?"

"You get a hotel room?" David asked, coming up to the group.

"Yeah, so we don't bug you," Scott said laughing.

"Oh, by the way, Scott, we can go whenever you like," Shelby whispered. Scott got this look of intense anticipation on his face. "I assume you want now?" she asked, laughing. He nodded vigorously, his voice had somehow flown away. "Alright," she said, still laughing, "but we have to say goodbye to everyone first."

"Fine," he replied disgruntled at having to wait more time.

"Dais, we'll see you later," Shelby said, "have to say thanks and bye to others." Daisy nodded. The couple went to Peter and Sophie and told them that they were ready to go. Peter acquiesced and went to let Roger know that they were ready to go. Scott and Shelby then went off to say goodbye to Scott's mom, and to the Rivergliders and Cliffhangers. When they got to Kat, they received a surprise.

"Don't worry, we'll be here when you get back," Kat said laughing.

"Really?" Shelby asked, her face lighting up.

"Yeah, Peter wanted to keep us around for a surprise he has planned for next weekend," Hank clarified. Scott raised his eyebrows.

"Could you hint us at what to expect?" he coaxed. Both Hank and Kat shook their heads.

"Nope, you have to wait and find out. Have fun at the hotel guys. And congratulations," Kate said, hugging both. Hank said his congratulations as well, gave Shelby a hug, and shook Scott's hand.

They went to say goodbye to Auggie and Jules next, then Ezra, Emma, and David. Then, while Scott was talking to Auggie, Shelby went off to say goodbye to Jess.

"Well, time for me to go off to my hotel room," Shelby said, grinning.

"Peter got you guys a room?" Jess replied, laughing.

"Hey!" Shelby said when her sister started clutching her sides in pain, she was laughing so hard. She took a deep breath and looked at Shelby, trying to keep a straight face.

"Well, have fun," Jess said.

"Yeah, thanks," Shelby said sarcastically, but laughed all the same. She gave her sister a hug. "I'll see you later. Oh, and if you can find out anything about a surprise Peter has planned for the school next weekend, that would be great," she said winking. Jess smiled and nodded.

"How long will you be gone?"

"Oh, knowing Peter, we'll probably be back on Monday for classes," she replied rolling her eyes.

"Nope," Scott said, coming up behind Shelby, grinning wildly. "I just talked to Peter. We get have to come back on Tuesday." Shelby now grinned.

"Wonderful!" she exclaimed. "Well, I'll see you later Jess. Be good, and all that jazz." She gave her another hug and a kiss on the cheek. Scott gave her a hug too.

"Yeah, and thanks for trusting me that one time," he whispered.

"No problem," she whispered back. "Now, go off to your room and have some fun." Scott and Shelby then found Daisy. Scott said a quick goodbye knowing his girlfriend… wait! Now, wife would want to have a little talk with her.

"So, we made it," Shelby said to her best friend, watching Scott's retreating form. He was going to pack the stuff they were bringing.

"Finally," Daisy said sarcastically. "The main thing I wanted to say earlier, but I re-thought it, was this: when you left here, last year, we were beginning another practice session for the play. We were waiting for you, I, of course, knew you weren't coming. Scott went off to look for you in the dorm, and I followed him, knowing what he was going to find. When I found him, he was looking around, almost desperately, for you, despite having obviously seen your empty bed." Shelby looked down at the floor sadly, but nodded for Daisy to continue. "I told him you were gone forever (that's what everyone thought, including you) and he had a look of such sadness. Shelby it was horrible. He loved--loves--you so much!" A tear slipped down the side of Shelby's face, but she kept her eyes firmly on the ground. "He… he didn't know what to do. He threw the chair and desk across the room. I didn't know what to do to stop him. He said you didn't even say goodbye. I told him you did, in your way. That wasn't good enough for him, Shelby. He broke something else before collapsing on your bed and crying." Shelby looked up at Daisy with tear-filled eyes.

"Why'd you tell me?" she asked slowly.

"Because I think you ought to know. He… he probably won't tell you how much that hit home, but it really did. You… you really got to him… and to me. You scared me, Shel."

"I know. I was so scared too. One night, the night I called the police on Walt, I found out that he'd done it all to Jess too. I didn't know what to do. I looked at all his pills. I wanted to do something to take all the feelings of guilt away. There wasn't anything… strong enough. I took out one of the drawers and dumped the entire set of cutlery in the sink and picked up a big knife. I wanted to kill myself. The one thing I'd promised myself I would never allow to happen to her, happened. I gave up everything to prevent him for hurting her, and it did nothing. Something stopped me. I don't know what, but I suddenly, I dropped the knife."

"It was Scott and me." Shelby looked up at her, puzzled. "Earlier that day, I had let Scott read your letters. I knew he really cared for you. It was only fair. He got mad at Peter because he wouldn't get you out of that house. He said we ought to do something. I asked him what, he didn't know what. I said pray. Just pray. That's what it was." Shelby's eyes lit up despite the tears.

"Thank you, Daisy. Thank you for everything. Thanks for being there when times got tough, thanks for listening, thanks for all the advice, thanks for just being the best friend I've ever known," she said.

"Hey, same to you. You were always there when I needed you, thanks for that. Well, I think you should get going, m'dear." Shelby nodded. She got up and gave her friend a hug.

"Bye, Daisy. I'll see you on Tuesday."

"Tuesday? Peter's going soft," she replied sarcastically.

"Yeah, thankfully he sealed the deal before rethinking it," Shelby replied with a wink. "Oh, there's a surprise waiting for you on the docks. Bring David." With that she left to find Scott.

Daisy couldn't wait. She got David and went over to the docks.

"Why are we here?" he asked, or rather whined, as he wanted to be dancing.

"Shelby left me a surprise and told me to bring you," she replied.

"Probably a wild goose chase," David said, rolling his eyes. Daisy looked around, and spotted, lying on the bench overlooking the lake, her target. A smile spread across her face at what it was. She took David's hand and led him to the bench.

"Nope, not a wild goose chase."

"What are you talking about? Is this it?" he asked, pointing to what she now held in her hands. Daisy nodded, and kissed David. He smiled into the kiss. "I like it," he whispered.

"Yeah, me too. Shelby sure does do these things subtly," she whispered back, and kissed him once more. Her hand subconsciously tightened its grip on the bouquet she held.

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"Wow," Shelby huffed as they entered the room. Scott held her in his arms traditionally, and they were both giggling at how silly they were being.

"Weird," Scott commented. "We're already this silly and we haven't even touched the champagne."

"No need," Shelby said.

"Well, do you want to dive into it now?"

"How about later? Now… I've got other plans," she said seductively. She nodded at the bed.

"Oh," Scott said knowingly. He picked her up again, and took her over to it. He dropped her down on it, and lay beside her. "I love you, Shelby."

"I love you, Scott," she replied. "And I'll never stop." He rolled on top of her and kissed her face with sweet little kisses. Shelby giggled the entire time. He kissed a trail down her neck to where the dress material was.

Well, I think it's rather needless to say what went on in that room, that night. It was after all their first day as husband and wife. And they were to remain that way forever more. Okay, that's sappy, but hey! You all know it's true!