CHAPTER 5

"Like, let's get some chow Scoob." Shaggy said to his dog. Scooby was tired from his battle earlier, but he could never pass up food. The two of them check the back of the van.

"Zoinks! Like there's no food here." Shaggy and Scooby held each other in fear. Velma saw this and walked in.

"I believe there was a food store about a mile down the road. Here's some cash. You and Scooby can go get something to eat."

"RI'm rired." Scooby said groggily.

Shaggy got a frightened look on his face. "Like I'm not going out there alone."

Fred walked by "Well, take Velma or Scrappy with you."

Shaggy shook his head. "Nah I'd rather go with Daph."

Fred was not happy with this, since he wanted to be alone with Daphne. "Why Daphne?" he asked.

"Like because I never get to hang with Daph. It's like I don't even know her anymore, man."

"You went off with her earlier, remember?"

"But that was not a peaceful time. I was so spooked we didn't talk much."

Fred was pissed off, but he finally caved in "OK, ask Daphne is she wants to go. I don't mind." He obviously lied.

"Like, thanks man."

Daphne was sitting alone under a tree watching the sky. Shaggy walked up to her.

"Like hi Daph, can I ask you something?"

"Sure"

"Like, we need some grub and its cold and dark and could you walk with me? Keep me company?"

"Sure Shag. It's a nice night for a walk. I'll just get my coat."

Daphne went to the van and took out a purple jacket to put over her normal purple mini-dress.

"Do I look too purple?" Daphne asked, always caring about her looks

"Like no Daph, you look great."

"Groovy! Let's go."

Shaggy and Daphne started walking. They passed Fred, who had this annoyed look on his face. Shaggy saw this, but not Daphne. The two started to make normal conversation, about the weather, some politics, Scooby being a great pet, etc. All of a sudden, there was silence. Shaggy looked into her eyes. Smiling, he thought "Wow, like I'm feeling the same like I did in the creepy house. Daph is so groovy and like the perfect girl. I'm like afraid to let her know. I'm sure she likes Freddy anyway."

"Shaggy? Shaggy?" Daphne put her hand on his shoulder. "You OK?"

"Like sorry I was thinking."

"Thinking about what?"

"Like, I don't think I can tell you."

Daphne talked in a calm voice. "Shaggy, we've been friends for years. You can tell me anything. I would never judge or laugh at you. Come on, what's on your mind?"

Shaggy decided it's time to let her know about his feelings, well not exactly.

"Like, there is this chick. I've known her since I was a little kid and we've been very close friends. But like recently, I had these feelings of more.... Like thoughts of love."

Daphne had a huge smile on her face "Aww that's so sweet. Who is it?"

"Umm well like I'd rather not tell you, but you do know her very well."

"Does she know about this?"

"Well no, I'm just like scared to tell her. I need a way to do it."

"Anything you want me to do, I'll be her for you, k?"
Shaggy smiled, "Like thanks Daph." He gave her a hug. In his head he thought how great it felt holding Daphne, even for a few seconds.

Daphne's mind started to ponder whom the woman is. She quickly decided it had to be Velma. Shaggy and Velma! Awww how cute. Another smile appeared on her face.

The two of them arrived at the store. To their delight, it was still open. Shaggy got a large cart of food, large enough for 10 or 12 normal people, but just enough for him and Scooby. The two paid for their groceries, and then took the mile walk back to the van.

"Like, thanks for talking Daph."

"Anytime. I'm going to get some much-needed rest. Good night Shaggy."

"Night."

Shaggy walked to the back of the van, and started to chow down. Daphne passed Velma, reading a large science fiction novel. She has a little trouble seeing, not because of her glasses, but because the small light in the van did not give off much light.

"Velma, do you have a few minutes?"

"Sure. What's up?"

"Well, Shaggy and I had a talk. There's this girl he likes."

"How cute. Who is she... do I know her?"

"Yes you know her very well. In fact Velms, it's you."

Velma was surprised. "Jinkies!" she said.

Interesting, isn't it? Chapter 6 will be up soon.