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Hey guys, I'd like to thank you for your kind words, your nice reviews ! Like you all know I haven't added a new chapter for long. I promised myself never to put a story without an end so I'll write againand end the story. This wasn't supposed to be such a long story at first but I really loved it and kept writing a lot as I had lots of ideas in my head. I used to write 1 or even 2 chapters per day after schooland post one per day. That way I already had one or more chapters ready to be post even if I hadn't written one day. But then they deleted my story, I had 70 reviews and enjoyed writing every day. Since it happened in November 2004 I stopped writing it cause I was disgusted. Then I decided to repost the story under another name and another pen name. Some of the readers came back, others didn't. I'd like to thank those who came back and the new readers ! Thanks very much for loving my story ! I must say I love it too !

I know this may sound like a goodbye but it's not. If you still love my story I'll write more. I'm off for 10 days so I could try to write a new chapter everyday like I used to. First I have to read my entier story again to see how it really is and find my imagination and inspiration back. You might wonder how come I didn't write more but kept posting 3 or 4 chapters. Well they were written in November and I kept posting one once in a while. I had this last chapter and waited to be ready to write again before posting it. So this was the very last chapter I had written. I'd like to add also that I'm not a native speaker. I'm from Belgium so my mother tongue is French, I'm 21 years old. I used to write in French first and then translate my stories in English (I try to post all my stories in both languages) but I found easier to write in English first and then translate in French. Plus there're more readers in English lol. I usually have a floridian corrector to read and correct before I post. Her name's Kime and she writes lots of Harry Potter fics. I thank her too ! Some of my stories aren't corrected and I write that at the top so people won't flame about the mistakes. I always do my best. I also would like to say that I've never seen Higher Ground in English so I don't know how the characters speak in English. I try to make them seem like in the show. Of course I knew the series in French and I watched all of the episodes 5 years ago. One of the best show ever ! I began writing another HG fic more personal a few months ago but I won't post it until I'm done with it cause for this one I'd like to post all the chapters in one time.

So tonight I'll try to re-read my entire story and write a new chapter tomorrow.I really do hope I'll find the motivation and inspiration I had in the past.

Thanks very much for reading this message. Here's the last chapter I had written. Please write (nice) reviews to make me feel I won't lose my time writing new chapters ! THANKS. You can also give me ideas of what you'd like. For example some people told me for the French version they'd like the story to be a bit more about Auggie & Juliette, others asked me for more drama... This is your story too so you can tell me.

CHAPTER 28

Shelby went back to the girls' dorm. She was scared for Scott. She knew he was stronger than before but she more than everyone else knew how hard it was to live in the streets. Scott would have to face old friends and she wasn't sure how she would handle that situation if she was the one who ran away. She knew he escaped because he couldn't face that bitch again. He always felt without a force in front of her and she always played with that situation. She used her force against him, to make him do whatever she wanted, whatever she asked. He couldn't do anything but obey her. She was like the devil. Shelby was helpless for him.

Shelby sat on her bed and thought 'How can Peter allow this bitch to come here after what she did to Scott ? It's not like he's not aware of the situation… I don't understand. He must be blinded or something. Did he believe me when I told her I didn't know anything about Scott running away ? I doubt it'.

Meanwhile Peter was still in his office with Martin and Elaine. He called Sophie to come in so they could both discuss the current situation.

Martin : I repeat my question : WHERE IS MY SON ?

P : I'm afraid I have to tell you that I don't know.

Martin : How's that ? You're not trying to say he left, are you ? Not again !

Peter nodded a bit ashamed. Elaine couldn't help but smile discreetly. 'If you think you won Scotty you're all wrong ! They'll find you and bring you here and I'll make you pay' she thought.

P : I'm sorry. He wasn't here this morning and…

Martin : WHERE THE HELL IS MY SON ?

Elaine : What did you do to him ?

Peter and Sophie couldn't believe Elaine dared say that when she's the one who made Scott run away because of everything she did to him and forced him to do. But neither Peter nor Sophie could tell what they were thinking about. The only one who didn't believe Scott was his own father.

So : We didn't do anything to him. We told him both of you were coming today and I guessed he got scared and left.

Martin : That's insane. If he was scared it's probably because he knew he was guilty !

P : Look, I'm going to look for him and call the police so they can help.

Martin : I thought your school was a safe place but I guess I was wrong. It's the second time Scott has left.

Elaine (thinking about making him pay for running away and for her own enjoyment) : Martin don't you think we should keep Scott at home when we find him ?

Martin : Maybe that would be a good idea.

At that Sophie looked at Peter scared who was as scared for Scott as she was. Sending him back with them would be a big mistake as his father doesn't believe him and those dirty things will still happen with Elaine. Scott wouldn't support that.

P : We'll find him soon I promise.

Martin : How can you assure that ? You're not even able to keep him safe in here and he could be anywhere by now. God knows what he could have done since he left. Have you thought about that ?

P : I'm really sorry. I think you should both go back home and I'll give you a phone call as soon as Scott is back here.

Elaine : You'd better find him !

Elaine thought about Scott's phone call when he had something important to tell his dad. She wanted to spice the conversation and decided to speak about that.

Elaine : What's the important thing Scott wanted to tell his dad ?

P (lying) : I'm sorry I have no idea.

Elaine : You're saying you're not the one who told him to call ?

Peter didn't know what to say. He didn't know what Scott had said earlier.

P (still lying ) : No I really don't know.

Martin : Let's go honey.

They all left Peter's office and Shelby was outside not far from that, looking at what was going on. Well, she knew they were talking about Scott's disappearance. As Martin and Elaine were the first to come out Shelby went near her. Peter didn't notice her.

S (looking in Elaine's eyes) : How dare you come here after what you did to him ?

Elaine (sarcastic) : Oh but I didn't do anything. He did things to me. I'm the victim here.

S : You're such a liar.

Elaine : I guess you're his new girlfriend, right ?

Shelby didn't answer but Elaine knew she was right. 'I have to put her away' Elaine thought.

S : You should be ashamed of what you did. You completely destroyed him ! You whore !

Martin : Who are you to say such things ? Don't they teach you respect here ?

Peter and Sophie arrived near them but decided to let Shelby talk. The other cliffhangers arrived near them hearing Shelby speaking loudly.

S : Talking about respect how can you lose yours for your own son, uh ? (looking at Elaine) By the way why do you think he left ? Because of you bitch !

P : Shelby !

S : What ? I'm only saying what everyone knows here.

J : Yeah she's right !

A : Leave him alone.

Martin : Is that the way you teach them respect Mr Scarbrow ?

Peter didn't answer and Martin left with Elaine. Everyone was waiting for another punishment for interrupting them like that and being unrespectful but Peter smiled at them.

P : Guys you know you can't do that, right ?

They nodded.

P : Well good job !

They all wondered why Peter said that and even Sophie was a bit surprised by his reaction.

D : I don't understand !

E : Me neither.

J : I think I got it. Peter means we did the right thing because we all supported Scott and we might have helped his father to open his eyes on who Elaine really is.

P : Yeah you got it Juliette.

So : I'm impressed.

P : Is it a good thing Sophie ?

So : Sure.

P : So Shelby you really didn't know about Scott's escapade ?

Shelby looked at Auggie and Auggie spoke first.

A : I knew about it because I saw him and we spoke a little bit before he left.

S : I knew it too because we talked about it in the afternoon after you told him about his father and her coming.

So : Why didn't you tell us before Shelby ? We could have…

S : You could have what ? Prohibit him from living ? Obligate him to stay and face her again ?

P : We understand you Shelby but how is he going to survive in the streets now ? Have you thought of that ?

A : He said he'll come back in a few days or weeks.

P : Great at least he doesn't hate this place.

S : Of course not. But he doesn't understand how you could let them come here and visit him.

P : I had no choice Shelby !

S : We always have a choice, isn't that what you always tell us ?

P : Um well not in this circumstance, it's different. Well the question now is do you know where he's gone ?

S : I have no idea.

P : Are you sure of that ?

S : Of course I am. Now that you know about the situation I see no point in lying to you.

Peter thought a bit and realized she was right.

P : Well I'll ask Roger to help us find him. Sophie you stay here with them and I'll go with Roger.

So : Ok.

D : What about us ?

P : You go to class like every day and if you need something or want to talk about something then Sophie's here.

So : Right. First I'll give Shelby the prenatal vitamins.

P : Ok. I'll let you go and I'll organize things to find Scott. Shelby you have no idea about the places he likes ?

S : No.

P : Ok, go to class guys.

He went to find Roger and talked about the situation. He also talked to Frank and they organized things.

Meanwhile Scott took a shower and went outside with Mark and Sean. Mark and Sean told Scott they were going to find their dealer to buy drugs and Scott preferred not to go with them. He walked down the streets searching for a job but nobody wanted such a young guy. Then he realized he hadn't any money and he was hungry. He went to a bar asking for something to eat but nobody would give him anything. He then thought about Jim and the card he gave to him. 'No I can't give him a call for nothing' he thought. He went to the store and discreetly robbed some food. Luckily he didn't get caught this time. He went back to Mark's place and waited for them to come back. They came back a few minutes later and they all ate. Then Mark and Sean got ready to get high.

M : Are you sure you don't wanna join us ?

Sc : Sure.

S : You look like it'd be good for you.

M : Don't push him Sean. He's been through a lot recently and he needs to find himself now.

Sc : Thanks man, you're right !

M : You're welcome.

They prepared their needles and rolled up their sleeves. They were ready for the injections and Scott was still there looking at them. Of course he wanted to join them and feel relieved of all the bad things and bad thoughts. 'No I can't, I have to think about Shelby' he thought. He preferred not to look at them getting high so he left the place once again. Outside he recognized Peter's car so Scott hid himself behind a small wall near a bar not to be discovered. Peter was coming near him and Scott shut his eyes praying that Peter wouldn't see him.

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