CHAPTER 4
They went to talk together so they sat at a table alone. Peter asks Sophie if she knows something about what's going on between the two of them.
So :No. I don't know anything. At least it doesn't seem like they had an argument because they sit together.
P : I think they're trying to hide something from us. They always sit with their friends but not this morning, something's different.
So : You didn't notice anything particular ?
P : No. Yesterday evening they were talking before going to bed. I interrupted them when Shelby was about to tell Scott something. Shelby went to her dorm and Scott asked her what she wanted to say but she told him he'll know this morning.
So : Guess it's done now. She must have told him before you asked them to come in.
P : I think so. They were a little strange. I looked at their eyes and it felt like a bomb had exploded. Since then I know something's wrong.
So : Peter you know it's not always easy being a couple…
P : Yeah I know but that's different. I don't know how but we'll try to talk to them.
So : Don't you think it's better leave them alone for a while ?
P : No, I think it's better if we ask them to talk to us and we'll see if they want or not. Then let's see how it works between them today and if nothing happens.
So : Okay. So you left them at their table, alone, for now ?
P : I'm going to talk to them right now. I'm going to ask them why they sat apart and not with their friends like every morning. I'll see what they'll come up with and if they lie or the excuse they'll invent.
Peter talks a bit more with Sophie and now is walking towards Scott and Shelby.
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Scott and Shelby ate without talking. Scott was still shocked after what Shelby told him a few minutes before. Shelby doesn't really know how he's going to react and how she must react. She doesn't know what to do, what she has to do. This situation is new for both of them. Nobody expects to live with that news everyday and less when you're 16.
Shelby puts her hand above his.
S : Scott please say something !
Sc : What do you want me to say ?
S : You're angry ?
Sc (upset) : No !
Shelby begins crying a bit and that's not her habit at all. She never cries in front of others. It must be the hormones that are making her do this right now.
Scott looks at her realizing how hard he's been with her. « I shouldn't have talked to her like that » he thinks. It's not her fault, they both made love and they both agreed.
Sc : Oh Shelby I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you, please stop crying !
S : That's not a big deal, I'm just very sensitive because of the hormones, you know…
Sc : Yeah I've heard of that.
S : What are we gonna do now ?
Sc :I have no idea.
S : You're gonna break up with me ?
Sc : Why would you say such a thing ? Is that what you want ?
S : Of course not but…
Sc : What ? What's up Shelby ?
They didn't seen Peter coming towards their table.
S : Don't know what to do ?
Sc : Me neither.
S : Don't know if …
Peter is now behind them. Fortunately for Scott and Shelby he didn't hear their conversation.
P : Are you ok ?
Sc : Yeah.
Shelby didn't dare turn to Peter because he'll see she's been crying a bit. He'll probably ask lots of questions and she doesn't want that. Not now. She's not strong enough to listen to him and answer questions inventing lies. She's scared of beginning to cry again and if that was the case Peter would know there's something going on with them. "I don't have to cry, I have to be strong" she thinks.
P : What's wrong Shelby ? Look at me !
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