I also wanted to say that I know there's not a lot of action in each chapter and the story's going slowly because I put lots of details but I think it's better with details so you can imagine the scene the way I have them in my mind.
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CHAPTER 22
The next morning Shelby woke up happy. Happier than she had ever been. Scott was still sleeping, but he was going to be in a very good mood. He was smiling in his sleep. They were both relieved to know that everyone in Horizon was aware of the situation. Shelby was the first to get up and the first to take her shower. She was in the shower for more than five minutes. Juliette and Daisy woke up by hearing the water falling.
D : How long has she been in the shower ?
J : I don't know I just woke up. I guess that's what woke us up.
Daisy took a quick look on her watch and than a longer look as she hadn't seen correctly the first time. She made faces and Juliette looked at her.
J : What's up Daisy ?
D : It's only 6:15 !
J : Ok that's why I'm still tired. I wonder why Shelby got up so early.
D : Maybe she was so happy she couldn't sleep anymore.
J : Or maybe she wants to meet Scott before breakfast.
D : Do you think she'll take the time to take her shower before meeting him ? I guess she'll take it after she meets him, you know !
J : Well maybe her hormones are working this morning and she wanted to take a shower.
D : Or she just couldn't sleep anymore. Why are you searching for another explanation ?
J : Don't know. Should we go ask her ?
D : Ask her what ? Why she's taking her shower one hour before usual ? That's stupid. We'd better ask her how she feels this morning.
J : Oh my God I almost forgot she's pregnant !
D : I can't believe you forgot that. It's not you. You're always so excited about everything it's not like you to forget such a thing.
J : Yeah I know. I must be very tired.
D : Wanna go back to sleep ?
J : Hell no. Wanna see Shelby and talk about Scott and her and the baby also.
D : Try not to push too hard, ok ? You know she doesn't like to speak too much about herself so don't make such a big deal of all of this.
J : But it is a big deal. Daisy our friend's waiting a baby, can you imagine that ?
D : I know.
They heard the water stop falling and decided to go see if everything was alright. Shelby was deep in thoughts and didn't hear the girls opening the door. She was thinking about her and Scott, kissing and talking about how their baby would be like. Shelby was smiling. She had a towel on her and her hair was wet. She had washed it and was now looking in the mirror.
D : Shelby you ok ?
Shelby starts up. The girls scared her by talking when she was deep in thought.
D : Sorry Shelby I didn't mean to scare you.
S : It's ok I was just thinking.
J (still very curious) : About what ?
D : Juliette !
J : What, I'm just…
D : Curious we know !
S (smiling) : I was thinking about me and Scott and our little baby.
Daisy and Juliette were smiling, see their friend so happy. They all stayed in the bathroom while Daisy took her shower and then Juliette. Shelby went to get new clothes and came back in the bathroom. They chatted about everything but especially about their relationships with the guys. A conversation like that could only make them happy. After thirty minutes they were all dressed and ready for breakfast but they were to early so they had to wait a little while before going. They all sat on Shelby's bed.
J : So why did you wake up that early ?
S : Don't know. I just couldn't sleep anymore.
D : Isn't that what I told you Juliette ?
J : Yeah.
S : Why did you think I woke up early ? Did you think it was for a special reason ?
J : Yep, I thought maybe you planned on secretly seeing Scott before breakfast.
S : Actually no but now that I'm ready why not !
D : Try not to turn him on too much or… oh I'm stupid, too late for that you're already pregnant.
They all exchanged a nice happy smile then Juliette got more excited about the baby who was going to appear in their lives.
J (yelling in excitement) : OH MY GOD I'CAN'T BELIEVE THERE'LL BE A BABY HERE SOON ! THAT'S SO GREAT.
Shelby and Daisy had put a finger in their ears.
D : Hey Jules stop it ! Are you trying to make us deaf ?
S : Yeah calm down princess I should be the one overreacting but you do if for everyone.
J : Sorry girls but I'm really happy.
S : I know, thanks.
As the girls were talking the guys woke up by Juliette yelling her excitement.
E : Man what was that ?
All the guys together, looking at each other : Juliette !
A : Yeah that's my girl !
Sc : Gee Auggie how can you live with that ?
A : Honestly sometimes I wonder but I love her I guess that's how I can support her yelling all times.
All the guys began laughing.
E : You must really love her to accept that.
A : She means everything to me as does Shelby to Scott and Daisy to you Ezra.
E : Ok now I understand what you mean but I'm glad Daisy doesn't yell like that.
Sc : We could become deaf, have you ever thought of that ?
They laughed even harder.
As if the girls had heard the boys Daisy and Shelby began yelling to show Juliette how boring it was to hear that all the time. Juliette didn't walk away but laughed instead. Daisy and Shelby didn't succeed what they were trying to do and Juliette yelled even harder.
The guys were putting fingers in their ears.
A : The chicks are impossible this morning.
E : Yeah I wonder what they are yelling for.
Sc : Yeah and this time Shelby and Daisy yelled also.
A : Maybe we should go see what happening in there.
E : Yeah.
They left the dorm and went into the girls' one. They asked them while they came in and they said :
E : We heard you screaming !
D (coming closer to her boyfriend) : Did I wake you up ?
E : Of course.
D (making fun of him) : Oh I'm sorry !
E : No you're not !
S : Did I wake you up Scott ?
Sc : No I was already up.
A : Liar ! You were still asleep.
Sc : Thanks Auggie !
S : Oh I'm really sorry Scott.
J : You don't have anything to say to me for yelling like that Auggie ?
A (making fun of her) : Chica I love you and I'm used to hearing you yell. I'm half deaf so I don't pay that much attention anymore !
E : Well said Auggie.
J : That's not funny but I guess I should be the one saying "sorry" cause I'm the one who yelled first. Well I'm really sorry guys for waking you up.
Sc : It's ok, it was time to get up. By the way what were you screaming for ? Shelby are you alright ?
S : Yeah I'm fine. As always Juliette wanted to show her excitement on the situation you and I are into and she didn't find any other way then yelling, as usual.
J : I'm really sorry Scott I was so happy when I realized the conversation we had yesterday in group about you and Shelby wasn't a dream but reality. I realized that soon we'll have a baby here and I'm so happy about it…
S : That's ok Juliette, we forgive you.
The guys kissed their girlfriend for several seconds and then they all looked at each other as if they were thinking about the same thing. They all opened their mouth in the same time and yelled together.
Peter and Sophie heard the big cry and ran towards the door. They were out of breath when they opened the door. They were surprised to see all the cliffhangers in the girls' dorm. Of course they weren't happy about it.
P : What's up guys ?
E : Nothing.
P : Don't tell me nothing you were screaming !
D : Juliette got excited about Shelby's situation and when she realized it wasn't a dream but reality she yelled as she always does when she's really happy about something, you know that's what she does, right ?
P (smiling at Juliette) : Oh yeah I know that and I sometimes wonder how I can still hear perfectly.
Juliette looked a bit ashamed. Sophie smiled at her to try to make her feel good and show her Peter's not mad at her.
P : Ok but what are you all doing in here ? I mean what are the guys doing here in the girls' dorm ?
A : Oh you noticed ?
P : Don't try to make fun of me Auggie, you know I'm better at this game than you will ever be.
Sc : Don't be mad at us Peter, like you and Sophie we heard the girls yelling and we decided to see what was going on and if they were alright, that's it.
P (looking at everyone as if he was searching for a guilty look) : That's it ?
A : Absolutely.
At that time Auggie felt relieved Peter and Sophie didn't enter when they were kissing the girls.
Sc : By the way how could you hear the screaming from where you sleep ?
P : I got big ears if you didn't notice. I always hear everything and especially when someone screams. So you wanted to join and scream together for what ?
E : We wanted to try Jules' way of showing her emotions and it worked well. Have you never thought about including that in the group therapy ?
Peter only smiled and Sophie did the same.
A : Are we gonna get another punishment for that ?
So (looking at Peter to read what he had in mind) : Of course not.
P : Not this time and you already have those I gave you yesterday.
A : Right.
P : Don't forget it's for tonight and you'll have to read it !
S : Oh no !
P : Oh yes ! And it'd better be good ! By the way Daisy and Juliette don't forget you're on kitchen duty in the mornings for 2 weeks !
D : We won't forget !
P : Great. Guys you go back to your dorm and girls you can go to breakfast if you're ready.
J : Ok let's go.
The girls, Peter and Sophie left the dorm. The guys rushed to the bathroom to be the first to take a shower. Scott arrived first. They then joined the girls for breakfast. They were already eating. They cut in the line to be faster with the girls at their table. After breakfast Peter went to them to announce the program of the day.
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