Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, but if you haven't figured that out there is really no hope for you!
I had a review today, and I'm sorry but I can't remember what it was signed, and the person thought it didn't make sense that Cory and Topanga didn't end up together because they were married in the show. So, just in case anyone else was wondering about that, I have some clarification. If you read Topanga's chapter carefully, you'll notice that she refers to Cory as her husband in the flashbacks. I also added a flashback of Topanga signing divorce papers. So basically, they did end up together. It just didn't last. I did this to make their reunion more dramatic, and even painful, especially for Topanga. Hope that cleared up any confusion anyone had.
By the way, I apologize for the stupidity of the last chapter. I was having a bit of writer's block, and Shawn is probably the character I'm having the must trouble with.
Chapter Seven: Deep Scars on my Heart
Topanga pulled up in front of the Mathew's house, and the first though into her head was how little this place had changed sense she had been here last. Mr. Feeny's garden was quiet and peaceful, as if it was indifferent to the fact that its owner was in mortal danger. Suddenly, the slamming of the back door brought her thoughts back to the task at hand. She walked up to the house, thinking of all the memories she had made here. She smiles to think that at one time she had danced around the kitchen with lipstick on her face, and that she once brought brownies and movies for Cory in an attempt to see Eric. She is so lost in thought that she bumps into a man with a beard, who looked as if he had been mistreated by the world. It took her a few moments before she realized that this was Shawn. She runs to him, and gives him a large, but strictly friendly, hug. She had never felt any feelings towards Shawn past friendship. She walks to the front door, takes a deep breath, and takes the plunge. She grabs the doorknob and turns it. She walks into the kitchen sets her eyes on the man she still loves, and immediately begins to cry. Mrs. Mathews shoos Cory out of the kitchen with a wave of her hand, and takes Topanga into her arms.
"I'm…I'm sorry…Mrs.…Mrs. Mathews," says Topanga through her sobs. Suddenly, when the fact that Mrs. Mathews used to be her own name sets in, Topanga cries harder.
"Its ok, honey," says Amy, in her usual loving and supportive voice. " I understand. Cry your tears dry, and we'll bring Cory in and you two can talk. We want to get that out of the way so we can get through at least one source of our stress.
"Alright Mrs. Mathews. Whatever you feel is best," says Topanga, who is beginning to calm down.
"Please Topanga! What's with this Mrs. Mathews stuff? My name is Amy, whether or not you're my daughter-in-law in the eyes of the law. You'll always be a daughter to me," says Amy, who is obviously very fond of Topanga.
"Ok Amy," says Topanga, "I think I'm ready now. Bring him in," says Topanga, her voice shaky.
"Alright, dear. Good luck," says Amy, who then proceeds to leave the room to fetch Cory.
Topanga looks down, and notices her hand is shaking.
Sorry everyone, that's all you get for now. Don't worry. The chapter after next is Cory and Topanga's talk. You don't have to wait too long J I know this chapter was kind of boring, but I promise it will get better. Really, the only goal of this chapter was to establish that Shawn and Topanga have never had any romantic feelings for each other. This may end up being important to the story. I'm not sure yet.