Again, for the First Time
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Scott and Shelby finally prove their love to each other, but when Mother Nature and Mr. Stork decide to give them a "little" souvenir, things go totally wrong.
Disclaimer: UGH!!! I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!!!!!
Enjoy!
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It had been three weeks, and Shelby STILL hadn't told Scott about her pregnancy.
"Shelby, you promised." Daisy scolded on the third day of the third week.
"I know I did, but, I still have doubts! You tell him." Shelby bit her lip.
"Shelby, no! He would want to hear this from you, not me." Daisy pointed out.
Shelby whined. "But Daisy, I can't-"
"Ah, yes you can. Now, after Group tonight you better had told him. It's been a month since you've found out that you're pregnant. Do it tonight." Daisy cut her off.
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Much to Shelby's disliking, the day pasted by rather quickly.
And before any of them knew it, it was Group.
Just before they left the cabin, Daisy consulted Shelby.
"Okay Shel, you can do this. I'll be behind you the entire time."
And finally, Group came along.
Shelby sat next to Scott the whole Group but towards the end, she got edgy.
"What's wrong?" Scott whispered.
"Meet me outside; I have something important to tell you." Shelby answered.
And finally, Group was over.
Scott followed Shelby outside, Daisy following.
They stopped and Shelby already had tears in her eyes.
"Okay Scott, well, you know how things have consequences? Well, do you remember last month, you and me, you know?"
Scott nodded slowly. "Yea."
"Well, there were some consequences to that night. Scott, I'm pregnant."
There was silence for about three minutes.
"Your what?" He finally said.
"I'm pregnant." Shelby repeated nervously.
"No, no, that can't be, your screwing with me!" He screamed. He was starting to get angry.
Shelby's tears ran down her face. "No, I'm not, it's true."
"HOW THE F^@* DID THIS HAPPEN?!" Scott yelled, kicking over a trash can.
Daisy stepped in front of Shelby. "Shut up!!! This is as much of your fault as it is hers!" She screamed.
All the rest of the Cliffhangers were now staring.
"SHE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! THIS IS ALL HER FAULT!" Scott continued to rage, he was now crying too.
That was all Shelby could take. She burst into tears and ran into the girl's cabin.
Daisy's blood was now boiling. "You bastard!!! You shouldn't even DESERVE for her to be having your baby!!! I hope you die!" She then turned around and rushed into the cabin where Shelby was.
Scott, now crying freely, recuperated. "Sh-Shelby? Shelby, baby, I'm sorry!" He ran to the cabin door but it was locked. Her sobs could be heard from outside.
He banged his head on the door, now turning towards the other scared Cliffhangers.
Juliet winced. "Is it really true? Is Shelby really pregnant?"
Scott sat on the step leading up to the cabin and began to sob.
David's eyes widened. "So, it is true! She's pregnant! SHELBY'S PREGNANT!"
Peter, inside his own cabin, heard this. He and Sophie came rushing out towards the scene.
"What happened here? David, what did you say?" Peter boomed.
David looked scared now. "Peter, Shelby's pregnant!"
Everyone was silent.
"Where is Shelby?" Peter said softly.
"She's in the cabin." Auggie answered.
Peter walked slowly over to the cabin Shelby and Daisy were talking.
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"I didn't think he'd take it so hard! I mean, I knew he wouldn't take it lightly, but not like that." Shelby said between sobs.
"Shelby, as unfair as he was, I think he was just scared. I mean, he's seventeen and is going to be a father." Daisy consulted.
"I know Dais, but, well, maybe having a baby isn't a good idea. Maybe I could get an abortion or someth-"
"Shelby no! You couldn't live with yourself then! Scott can just suck it up and face reality."
KNOCK KNOCK "Shelby Merrick, open this door." Peter yelled.
Shelby's eyes got as big as quarters. "Oh gosh, Daisy he knows!" She put her hand over her mouth.
Daisy got up slowly and opened the door.
"Shelby, I want you in my office right now." He said looking past Daisy.
Shelby's face was filled with fear as she walked past Daisy and outside.
Peter looked at Scott. "I'm assuming you're the companion?" Scott nodded. "Well, in my office, now, both of you. Wait for me and Sophie there."
They both miserably walked towards the main lodge, in silence. Once there they sat for five minutes before Peter and Sophie came in.
"So, this is true? Shelby, are you pregnant?" He questioned.
Shelby nodded, biting her lip to keep from crying.
"And how on earth did you find this out?"
She looked down. "Well, I was in kitchens one night, doing Kitchen duty. And the Staff cabinet was open and a saw some pregnancy stuff. So I took it back to the cabin with me."
Peter looked furious, but only nodded. "Yes, I see. Now, when did the intercourse happen?"
This time Scott answered. "About a month ago, we were at the docks past Lights Out. And, we just, you know, 'intercoursed'.
Peter nodded again.
"I see. So I'm guessing by this point you were either in a trance or had no responsibility whatsoever."
Scott rolled his eyes. "Look man, we're sorry-"
Peter jumped out of his seat. "No, Scott, don't be sorry! It's too late for sorry now. The damage has been done. Shelby is pregnant, and you sir, are going to be a father!"
Scott just looked at his knees.
Peter then rounded on Shelby.
"And you, miss, have taken things out of my wife's (Sophie's) private stuff!"
Shelby's lip quavered.
Peter sat back down and scratched his head.
"And you were both out WAY past Lights Out. Both of you tell me; what are the three main rules here?"
Both Scott and Shelby said "No drugs, no sex, and no violence."
Peter nodded. "Exactly, now both of you have broken one of those rules. So, a punishment is in order. I will call both of your parents, alerting them what has happened. They will decide whether they want you here or not. And both of you will be on Shuns from your entire group for two weeks, and on Shuns for a MONTH from each other. If I catch you talking to anyone in this school, you will both be outta here. Got it?"
Shelby and Scott reluctantly nodded.
"Good, now both of you go back to your cabins."
They did as they were told.
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When Shelby returned back to her cabin, everyone stared, eager to know what was going on.
Shelby went in the bathroom, before yelling "I can't talk to anyone. I'm on Shuns for two weeks."
Daisy gasped. "What? Shelby you need people now!!! Not to be pushed away from people!"
Shelby walked out. "I know, but, I deserve it. I should have never-" She stopped before walking over to her dresser, taking out her pajamas, and locking herself in the bathroom.
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The next day was especially hard for both Scott and Shelby. Not talking for a whole day was hard; they didn't think they could take the next 13.
Shelby sat alone at another table at dinner, but she didn't eat. She just sat there, staring into space.
"You should eat that. Our baby will be getting hungry." Scott came up behind her and sat down next to her.
"Sc-Scott? What are you doing, we can't talk. Not that I want to talk to you."
"Shelby, I'm sorry for the way I acted. I was very out of line. I'm just so..scared. I mean, I've never been a father before. Gosh, I'm going to be a dad." He sighed and looked very apprehensive.
Shelby put her hand on top of his. "Scott, you'll be a great dad. But me, not such a great mom. I mean, when my grandkids want me to tell them stories about when I was young, what am I going to say? Oh sonny, I first was a prostitute and then got molested by your great grandfather.."
"Shelby, I love you. And that's we are here, to erase all of that. Now, either you eat that pudding or I am."
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Peter paced around the phone.
This was the part he hated about his job.
He either had to tell parents their kid was dead, high, or in this case, impregnated.
He picked up the phone and shakily dialed Scott's dad's number. He would encounter the easy one first.
It rang for about thirty seconds before his dad picked up. "Hello, Barringer here." He said.
"Hey, Mr. Barringer, how are you? This is Peter Scarbrow."
His dad paused. "Yea, well, what did Scott do this time?"
Peter scratched his head. "Um, well, actually Mr. Barringer, Scott did something a little permanent."
Mr. Barringer laughed. "Did he get in a fight? Did he win, he did win didn't he?"
"Mr. Barringer this is a serious matter. Your son impregnated a young lady here."
Mr. Barringer stopped laughing. "Ha Ha, um, wh-what?"
"Mr. Barringer I know this comes as a shock, but I called to ask you if you would like to pull him out of Horizon."
"This can't be true. My boy, Scott, impregnated a girl? That can't be!"
"Well, I'm sorry sir, but it is. We have properly punished him and the girl for their actions. So, there is no need to worry about that. But do you want to take him home or not?"
"What?! No! He made this mess, he'll deal with it!"
"Okay, so no, you don't want him to leave. Well, I appreciate your input Mr. Barringer."
"Tell that boy he better be prepared for a beating when he gets home!!!!"
"Okay, sir, calm down. I really got to go, so uh-"
"He better have a good explanation!!!"
"Yes, Mr. Barringer, goodbye!"
He hung up and sighed. "One down."
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Shelby walked slowly along the outline of the woods, just thinking.
She couldn't help but think that by this time tomorrow, she would be gone. Her mother, she knew, would say yes, and come pick her up the second she hears.
She plunked down on the roots of an oak tree.
Suddenly, a bird soared past her, landing in a nest just next to her. The bird sat next to another bird, while the eggs in the nest popped open. The birds immediately began loving the babies right away.
Shelby smiled. Whatever happened, she would get through this.
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The phone rang as Peter awaited the pick up anxiously.
"Hello, Merrick residence, Jess speaking."
"Um, hello Jess, look could I talk to your mother?"
"Hold please." A second later, she was on the phone.
"Hello?"
"Alice, hey, it's Peter Scarbrow from Horizon."
"Oh, you. What's wrong? Is Shelby okay?" Alice Merrick said.
"Mrs. Merrick, are you aware that your daughter is dating a young man here?"
"Yes," She paused. "Why? What's happened?"
"Well, Alice, the truth is Shelby and that young man, well they."
"Had sex?" She finished.
"Yes, and well."
"It wouldn't be the first time, I'll tell ya that!"
"Mrs. Merrick, Shelby got pregnant from that action." He waited for a reply.
"I thought that you were supposed to stop that sort of thing from happening!"
"Yes, Mrs. Merrick, but you see they snuck out past bedtime and went off somewhere and did it. But we have punished them both."
"I see." She whispered.
"Mrs. Merrick, if you would like to pull Shelby out of Horizon-"
"No, I don't ever want to see her again." Her voice sounded bitter.
"Alice, I know your upset but-"
"No. Keep her there, forever if you must. When she graduates, tell her to find her own life. I want nothing to do with her. Goodbye Mr. Scarbrow, have a pleasant day."
She hung up.
************************************************* ~*I heart that chapter! See where its going soon!*~ funnybunny7
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Scott and Shelby finally prove their love to each other, but when Mother Nature and Mr. Stork decide to give them a "little" souvenir, things go totally wrong.
Disclaimer: UGH!!! I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!!!!!
Enjoy!
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It had been three weeks, and Shelby STILL hadn't told Scott about her pregnancy.
"Shelby, you promised." Daisy scolded on the third day of the third week.
"I know I did, but, I still have doubts! You tell him." Shelby bit her lip.
"Shelby, no! He would want to hear this from you, not me." Daisy pointed out.
Shelby whined. "But Daisy, I can't-"
"Ah, yes you can. Now, after Group tonight you better had told him. It's been a month since you've found out that you're pregnant. Do it tonight." Daisy cut her off.
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Much to Shelby's disliking, the day pasted by rather quickly.
And before any of them knew it, it was Group.
Just before they left the cabin, Daisy consulted Shelby.
"Okay Shel, you can do this. I'll be behind you the entire time."
And finally, Group came along.
Shelby sat next to Scott the whole Group but towards the end, she got edgy.
"What's wrong?" Scott whispered.
"Meet me outside; I have something important to tell you." Shelby answered.
And finally, Group was over.
Scott followed Shelby outside, Daisy following.
They stopped and Shelby already had tears in her eyes.
"Okay Scott, well, you know how things have consequences? Well, do you remember last month, you and me, you know?"
Scott nodded slowly. "Yea."
"Well, there were some consequences to that night. Scott, I'm pregnant."
There was silence for about three minutes.
"Your what?" He finally said.
"I'm pregnant." Shelby repeated nervously.
"No, no, that can't be, your screwing with me!" He screamed. He was starting to get angry.
Shelby's tears ran down her face. "No, I'm not, it's true."
"HOW THE F^@* DID THIS HAPPEN?!" Scott yelled, kicking over a trash can.
Daisy stepped in front of Shelby. "Shut up!!! This is as much of your fault as it is hers!" She screamed.
All the rest of the Cliffhangers were now staring.
"SHE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! THIS IS ALL HER FAULT!" Scott continued to rage, he was now crying too.
That was all Shelby could take. She burst into tears and ran into the girl's cabin.
Daisy's blood was now boiling. "You bastard!!! You shouldn't even DESERVE for her to be having your baby!!! I hope you die!" She then turned around and rushed into the cabin where Shelby was.
Scott, now crying freely, recuperated. "Sh-Shelby? Shelby, baby, I'm sorry!" He ran to the cabin door but it was locked. Her sobs could be heard from outside.
He banged his head on the door, now turning towards the other scared Cliffhangers.
Juliet winced. "Is it really true? Is Shelby really pregnant?"
Scott sat on the step leading up to the cabin and began to sob.
David's eyes widened. "So, it is true! She's pregnant! SHELBY'S PREGNANT!"
Peter, inside his own cabin, heard this. He and Sophie came rushing out towards the scene.
"What happened here? David, what did you say?" Peter boomed.
David looked scared now. "Peter, Shelby's pregnant!"
Everyone was silent.
"Where is Shelby?" Peter said softly.
"She's in the cabin." Auggie answered.
Peter walked slowly over to the cabin Shelby and Daisy were talking.
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"I didn't think he'd take it so hard! I mean, I knew he wouldn't take it lightly, but not like that." Shelby said between sobs.
"Shelby, as unfair as he was, I think he was just scared. I mean, he's seventeen and is going to be a father." Daisy consulted.
"I know Dais, but, well, maybe having a baby isn't a good idea. Maybe I could get an abortion or someth-"
"Shelby no! You couldn't live with yourself then! Scott can just suck it up and face reality."
KNOCK KNOCK "Shelby Merrick, open this door." Peter yelled.
Shelby's eyes got as big as quarters. "Oh gosh, Daisy he knows!" She put her hand over her mouth.
Daisy got up slowly and opened the door.
"Shelby, I want you in my office right now." He said looking past Daisy.
Shelby's face was filled with fear as she walked past Daisy and outside.
Peter looked at Scott. "I'm assuming you're the companion?" Scott nodded. "Well, in my office, now, both of you. Wait for me and Sophie there."
They both miserably walked towards the main lodge, in silence. Once there they sat for five minutes before Peter and Sophie came in.
"So, this is true? Shelby, are you pregnant?" He questioned.
Shelby nodded, biting her lip to keep from crying.
"And how on earth did you find this out?"
She looked down. "Well, I was in kitchens one night, doing Kitchen duty. And the Staff cabinet was open and a saw some pregnancy stuff. So I took it back to the cabin with me."
Peter looked furious, but only nodded. "Yes, I see. Now, when did the intercourse happen?"
This time Scott answered. "About a month ago, we were at the docks past Lights Out. And, we just, you know, 'intercoursed'.
Peter nodded again.
"I see. So I'm guessing by this point you were either in a trance or had no responsibility whatsoever."
Scott rolled his eyes. "Look man, we're sorry-"
Peter jumped out of his seat. "No, Scott, don't be sorry! It's too late for sorry now. The damage has been done. Shelby is pregnant, and you sir, are going to be a father!"
Scott just looked at his knees.
Peter then rounded on Shelby.
"And you, miss, have taken things out of my wife's (Sophie's) private stuff!"
Shelby's lip quavered.
Peter sat back down and scratched his head.
"And you were both out WAY past Lights Out. Both of you tell me; what are the three main rules here?"
Both Scott and Shelby said "No drugs, no sex, and no violence."
Peter nodded. "Exactly, now both of you have broken one of those rules. So, a punishment is in order. I will call both of your parents, alerting them what has happened. They will decide whether they want you here or not. And both of you will be on Shuns from your entire group for two weeks, and on Shuns for a MONTH from each other. If I catch you talking to anyone in this school, you will both be outta here. Got it?"
Shelby and Scott reluctantly nodded.
"Good, now both of you go back to your cabins."
They did as they were told.
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When Shelby returned back to her cabin, everyone stared, eager to know what was going on.
Shelby went in the bathroom, before yelling "I can't talk to anyone. I'm on Shuns for two weeks."
Daisy gasped. "What? Shelby you need people now!!! Not to be pushed away from people!"
Shelby walked out. "I know, but, I deserve it. I should have never-" She stopped before walking over to her dresser, taking out her pajamas, and locking herself in the bathroom.
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The next day was especially hard for both Scott and Shelby. Not talking for a whole day was hard; they didn't think they could take the next 13.
Shelby sat alone at another table at dinner, but she didn't eat. She just sat there, staring into space.
"You should eat that. Our baby will be getting hungry." Scott came up behind her and sat down next to her.
"Sc-Scott? What are you doing, we can't talk. Not that I want to talk to you."
"Shelby, I'm sorry for the way I acted. I was very out of line. I'm just so..scared. I mean, I've never been a father before. Gosh, I'm going to be a dad." He sighed and looked very apprehensive.
Shelby put her hand on top of his. "Scott, you'll be a great dad. But me, not such a great mom. I mean, when my grandkids want me to tell them stories about when I was young, what am I going to say? Oh sonny, I first was a prostitute and then got molested by your great grandfather.."
"Shelby, I love you. And that's we are here, to erase all of that. Now, either you eat that pudding or I am."
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Peter paced around the phone.
This was the part he hated about his job.
He either had to tell parents their kid was dead, high, or in this case, impregnated.
He picked up the phone and shakily dialed Scott's dad's number. He would encounter the easy one first.
It rang for about thirty seconds before his dad picked up. "Hello, Barringer here." He said.
"Hey, Mr. Barringer, how are you? This is Peter Scarbrow."
His dad paused. "Yea, well, what did Scott do this time?"
Peter scratched his head. "Um, well, actually Mr. Barringer, Scott did something a little permanent."
Mr. Barringer laughed. "Did he get in a fight? Did he win, he did win didn't he?"
"Mr. Barringer this is a serious matter. Your son impregnated a young lady here."
Mr. Barringer stopped laughing. "Ha Ha, um, wh-what?"
"Mr. Barringer I know this comes as a shock, but I called to ask you if you would like to pull him out of Horizon."
"This can't be true. My boy, Scott, impregnated a girl? That can't be!"
"Well, I'm sorry sir, but it is. We have properly punished him and the girl for their actions. So, there is no need to worry about that. But do you want to take him home or not?"
"What?! No! He made this mess, he'll deal with it!"
"Okay, so no, you don't want him to leave. Well, I appreciate your input Mr. Barringer."
"Tell that boy he better be prepared for a beating when he gets home!!!!"
"Okay, sir, calm down. I really got to go, so uh-"
"He better have a good explanation!!!"
"Yes, Mr. Barringer, goodbye!"
He hung up and sighed. "One down."
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Shelby walked slowly along the outline of the woods, just thinking.
She couldn't help but think that by this time tomorrow, she would be gone. Her mother, she knew, would say yes, and come pick her up the second she hears.
She plunked down on the roots of an oak tree.
Suddenly, a bird soared past her, landing in a nest just next to her. The bird sat next to another bird, while the eggs in the nest popped open. The birds immediately began loving the babies right away.
Shelby smiled. Whatever happened, she would get through this.
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The phone rang as Peter awaited the pick up anxiously.
"Hello, Merrick residence, Jess speaking."
"Um, hello Jess, look could I talk to your mother?"
"Hold please." A second later, she was on the phone.
"Hello?"
"Alice, hey, it's Peter Scarbrow from Horizon."
"Oh, you. What's wrong? Is Shelby okay?" Alice Merrick said.
"Mrs. Merrick, are you aware that your daughter is dating a young man here?"
"Yes," She paused. "Why? What's happened?"
"Well, Alice, the truth is Shelby and that young man, well they."
"Had sex?" She finished.
"Yes, and well."
"It wouldn't be the first time, I'll tell ya that!"
"Mrs. Merrick, Shelby got pregnant from that action." He waited for a reply.
"I thought that you were supposed to stop that sort of thing from happening!"
"Yes, Mrs. Merrick, but you see they snuck out past bedtime and went off somewhere and did it. But we have punished them both."
"I see." She whispered.
"Mrs. Merrick, if you would like to pull Shelby out of Horizon-"
"No, I don't ever want to see her again." Her voice sounded bitter.
"Alice, I know your upset but-"
"No. Keep her there, forever if you must. When she graduates, tell her to find her own life. I want nothing to do with her. Goodbye Mr. Scarbrow, have a pleasant day."
She hung up.
************************************************* ~*I heart that chapter! See where its going soon!*~ funnybunny7